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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
After bids were reviewed on Monday the board of education found the project would exceed funds. The board proposed changes and submitted them to contractor William F Long whose bid was lowest for acceptance. Long was given until Tuesday afternoon to decide on the job. The board aimed to keep costs within a fixed limit and consider advertising for bids again if needed.
Settled road bill claims at the Beall venue extension contract dispute. Berminth and Babat of Creat Lind settled outstanding charges Tuesday, closing a long dispute over payments and claims under the agreement.
A young lady selling a mineograph machine made calls Tuesday to local offices and impressed officials with persistent sales talk. The piece also mentions Italian youths, stings from bees, Captain Alfred G Merrilat’s connections to the Hains murder case, and H. E. Giles’s rapid 600 mile round trip to Indianapolis for Wooster summer school business.
Our first invitation to the trade to view the new line of stylish suits found a ready response. A number of advance garments have sold, with prices shaded lower than they may be later during the rush, as fabrics and styles are finalized for the initial showing.
Citizens are invited to attend a campfire in Grand Army hall Wednesday evening for the annual reunion of the 102d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mayor Van Nest will deliver the welcome address.
Thieves forced entry to the Erie depot at Creston on Sunday night and broke open the money drawer, obtaining 16 95. A stranger reported two men attempted to rob him the same night. Local talent is suspected. Hope in rhyme trims baseball hopes per Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wooster board of education met at noon Monday and opened bids for a new high school building on the grounds. Six bids covered the structure with woodwork and fireproofing, plus separate bids for heating plumbing and electrics. Winners include Wai, F. Long for erection, McClure Co for plumbing and heating, and Wayne Electric Co for electrical work.
The Wayne County Agricultural Society announces a big Wooster fair on September 9 to 10 and 11 with larger displays, more racing, and two world famous hourly attractions. The American Stock Company will perform a different drama at the Opera House each night as a major feature. Also includes a local promotion for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with a money back guarantee.
Large crowd fills the council chamber but no discussion of a new electric plant occurs. Council reviews street openings on Nord avenue to Bowman street, and upgrades to Spink Street pavement with a 6400 dollar cost. An $12000 refunding bond issue is authorized to replace 5 percent bonds with 4 percent bonds.
Rev. F.cH. Graeper, formerly pastor of the Christ Evangelical church in Tofls city, was installed on Sunday as pastor of the German Evangelical church in Coshocton.
Joel Harlan of Zanesville died Monday evening at S.O'clock. He was the brother of Rev. 3. D. Harlan. Rev. Aarlan was at his bedside, but the dying man lay unconscious before the Worcester minister arrived.
Dispatches say a man was killed in a railway camp near Lowe on Saturday night. The victim was identified as Hunnington, drunken men involved in the quarrel between Shoritt Hutchinson and Deputy Sheriff Smith. Authorities expect to name and arrest the killer soon.
A note announces Johnson resigns from Metropolitan Man U to join Metropolitan Insurance Co as successor to P W. p Soviet, who also resigns. The report describes him as a capable energetic young man and predicts he will fit well in his new role, earning support from colleagues.
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