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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented reflection argues Thomas Edison, the inventor, earns true joy from his work benefiting humanity. It questions those who chase leisure while praising Edison’s persistent drive and belief that great minds never rest until their talents serve others.
The article notes President Roos Roosevelt forms a special commission to explore methods to make youths more aware of rural life and improve rural conditions, promising continuation of this advanced program under Taft. It also touches on Harriman’s railroads, a costly advertisements, antiwar efforts, and various cultural notes including Madam Moelloa’s tour and Landis on Standard Oil.
A westward literary figure, age 103, laments waiting for country papers to print his spring poem. In Chicago a doctor warns soda ice cream dangers, echoed by soda lovers. Champion digeger John L Davies from Girard Ohio tops the Pana can contest.
The piece notes seven candidates with five likely to ignore early returns and hints at Harry K. Thaw losing influence as his funds dwindle, leaving unclear impact on the election night outcome.
The Cleveland Leader notes a mood of anticipation with talk of plunder-like ventures and says a cooling smile ranks highly, while other sensations in the stomach are described as agreeable, hinting at bustling local intrigue.
The speaker notes difficulty in nominating a congressman but trusts the eventual winner. He suggests the public may call him Bill, and predicts that after the election the president will be the focal point. He asserts crop prospects remain bumper despite stock exchange attacks.
The message notes ongoing warm weather in the northwest and a rest between meals, then mentions Judge Allan B. Parker stopping a runaway on Sunday with a noticeably better performance than in 1904.
Edward Williams four month old son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Williams of Shreve died Sunday from cholera infantum. George Lennox aged about 60, longtime Wooster resident, minstrel agent for Haverly's, later Wolfax Washington, died recently after working in Colfax and accumulating wealth in real estate.
The Walter family reunion will be held Thursday at Leo Walter’s home on East Union. Many relatives in the area plan to attend this annual gathering, highlighted by the customary large family dinner.
A brisk shift in the air prompts readers to consider the approaching season. The line between summer warmth and autumn coolness invites contemplation of changes in routine, attire, and outdoor plans.
In Doylestown the long running opposition to Mayor Tagg has shifted to seeking Governor Harris action over Sunday baseball games. The political scene is heated as a well known Republican faces opposing backlash amid fines and bitter stance. Exact facts of the case are not obtainable.
Public sessions at the Opera House follow the field meeting at the experiment station on Friday afternoon August 14. Dr H J Wheeler director of the Rhode Island experiment station will speak on plant problems and soil. Dr C P Hartley of the U S Department of Agriculture will discuss corn culture and yield. Dr G Williams will cover plant breeding and corn crop issues. A large turnout of Wayne county farmers and local citizens is expected from Wooster and surrounding areas.
Campers at Gruego Lake Michigan report a catch totaling nearly sixty pounds on the first day. The largest fish weighed six pounds and was caught by Frank Blankenhorn.
Edward Betson who traveled to Akron in hopes of learning how his son Eli Betson died has not returned. A circulating report said he planned to exhume the body to inspect the head for a bullet wound. Stark county coroner was said to be involved, but cemetery sexton Edward Sidle knew nothing of such a visit.
Born in Cleveland at nine o clock Tuesday morning a son named Peter C. Born to Harry Horn and his wife joins John B. Horn as new grandfathers sharing the same moment.
Monday the county commission approved a list of bills including M. W O Telephone Co rent and messages 26.80 W Hy Reiman plumbing 7.80 Collier Printing Co county printing 11 Isaiah Tasker serving ditch notices 8 Dayton B B Co supplies for clerk of court office 285 Dayton B B Co sup sue for auditor office 2.76 J C Olmvier Co supplier for cyanty surveyor 7.25 Wooster Electric Co electric sphts 21.60 Tom Brown ditch work 4 Gray & Son sewer pipe 54.40 Albert Laurers indexing records 138.90 Anton Paridon bridge work 1595 John Anfang bridge work 8.10 Virgil A Eberly bridge work 10.50 Edward Young ice for county offices 5.20 J M Moore grading Taylor hill 10 David Griest night watch 10 John Warbaugh bridge work 1 Lewis Berg bridge work 8 Andrew Reat man ditch work 4 Henry M Knepp bridge and ditch work 40.90 Philip Markley road work 13.45 2 M Moore culvert work 68 W Keeney 1a Fredrics Graber bridge work 8.7Fy Commercial Printing Co county printing 8.50 1 Bredrick Co 8 75
The Church of Christ will picnic at Chippewa lake Thursday. The Methodist Sunday school plans a Chippewa lake picnic Friday. The King's Daughters also will picnic at Chippewa lake on Thursday.
Word reached the K of P lodge that Joseph Steely, a former resident, died in a coal mine explosion near Carrollton. A team from here lost 9 to 0 to Smithville in a picked game. The McElbioney Stinson reunion blooms on the U P church lawn Wednesday August 10. Pool room ordinance test by operators proved a farce as Mayor Hubbell warned. proprietors to plead guilty after consulting lawyers.
For days circulating reports claim a young married man in business with a female employee has been arrested for conduct with the girl, deserted his wife and child, and fled with her. The paper confirms no arrest, and doubts the alleged desertion. The girl remains in the city while the man is in Cleveland.
The thirteenth annual Dall family reunion will be held August 20 at the home of James Dall, two miles west and one mile north of Burbank. Friends invited. bring well filled baskets. No sermon at Sabbath Methodist service as pastor attended camp meeting near Mt. Vernon.
Word from L. S. Reichenbach reports a change for the better and his physicians expect a complete recovery soon after his illness.
Oak Chapel August reports abundant rain lifting corn above average and late potatoes thriving, with Monte Vista Valley yield claims noted. Methodist church festival last Saturday netted $25. Residents and visitors including Warner, Houser, Spangler and Bacher enjoyed Niagara Falls and Rock Point Park excursions. Local visits include Mrs. Warner Lantz from Tennessee and Misses Alice and Daisy Warner of Wooster.
August 13 reports brief social updates from Big Prairie. Miesea Caroline Smith and Eleanor Fike returned home after visiting E R Aylesworth. John Gann of Wooster was in town last week. A festival is planned near Big Prairie at Howard Ricbey's on Saturday evening August 5. People from the area attended a Manafield show Saturday. Ralph Postle of Columbus and Misses Alva and Pearl Mann of Wadsworth are guests of the Leslie Aylesworth family. Miss Cleo Fendh and Cleol Metcalf left Tuesday morning for Pittsburg to visit friends.
August 12 notes show August visits by Misses Mary and Jease Graham of Chicago to N. W Hower and Edna Bishop of Akron visiting Ge. Smith with Mary returning Monday. Gould of Bexea visits daughter Mrs. A. OC Hower. Edna will visit this week. Camp Syckar hosts meetings. McQuatesia taken suddenly last Wednesday evening and confined to bed with slow improvement.
Misa Louise Johnson, a missionary who has spent over a year in Wooster and plans to return to China, has again presented the Wooster free library trustees with a large number of corjos for the library museum.
Mayor M. M. VanNest has returned from vacation while acting Mayor Welser has vacated the position, signaling a leadership transition in the city government.
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