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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
4
Ske Wooster Republican calls for unity to resolve Wooster's water problem urging collective action by residents and elected boards. He warns against partisan politics and supports joint consideration by the board of public service and council to ensure a pure and adequate supply, stressing honesty and avoiding self interest.
Wayne County voters are urged to unite behind Smyser for another term in Congress. The piece argues a minority party member can deliver projects like a Wooster public building and aid returning veterans, citing Judge Irvine's praise of Smyser as unusually effective at securing results from Washington.
The Zanesville Times Recorder lauds Judge B Smyser praised by Newark crowd after renomination. It notes Smyser’s faithful service to the district and country, his quick rise among Ohio’s representatives, and expectations of re election despite a Democratic district.
The Seventeenth district backs ML Smysers bid for a second term with broad support in his home county. He is viewed as an efficient lawmaker and is expected to win by a larger majority than two years ago. The piece notes trust in his committee and congressional work and references calls for reform in bank supervision amid national embezzlement concerns.
A jumble of stray opinions notes risks from distant events and foolish boasts. A Russian sharpshooter miss, a former Populist candidate taunts a duel, and an Alabama bank teller’s theft hints at city banking lessons. A South American quake is tied to Secretary Root’s trip, all reflecting public nerves.
The Hartje divorce case cost $160000 and Pittsburg saw no greater fanfare than Wooster did in the Taggart case. The speaker notes Chairman Tom Taggart remains as fixed as the others in the discussion about standing pat.
A Wooster win in three games next week could spark cheers for Manager Luce and the umpires. Headlines signal disclosure of Wooster Meanefield electric road soon. A crops forecast hints at lighter pill business. Observers note money flow seeming easier after Russell Sage changes address.
Smithville August 21 local notices report Dabrock resigning as school superintendent to move to Barnesville, Ed Brenner transferred on the Wabash, and HB Blattenberg receiving pension restoration notice. Cucumber crop improving, cider factory operating, and Roy Kiefer promoted to Hartville with higher pay on the Wabash. Community events include Geehen college reunion at Alvin Ramseyer’s home and Mr Wieand listed as Bible instructor.
Passengers may board at Millersburg at 17 a m and Wooster at 4 m with a return route via Saniusky. Fare is 12 dollars round trip. Train waits at each station for passengers and tickets may be secured on the train if not available at the station. August 22, 2k.
tickets on sale August 2 and 20 allow two returns to September 4 with a rate from Wooster of 1510. gaged toswp over at Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Shenandoah Junction Marpers’ Ferry consult agents as two train schedules. August 1 to 16 22 25 29.
A Columbus Pennsylvania reader asks Mr Phillips Dear for Croker's Rheumatic Medicine claiming it helped after a period of time. The letter notes a money-order and mailing address in Columbus for Box 77. The dated 1908 inquiry reflects personal use and belief in relief from rheumatism.
Jacob Long of Cleveland Wooster was badly hurt Tuesday night August 14 near the Pennsylvania depot while walking on a platform. He might not survive. doctors say broken ribs and a broken thigh, with possible internal injury, are life threatening. Long spoke with his father and brother about the incident and denied drinking. He had recently joined the Baptist church.
The case against Howard Happer and Harry Howard is postponed to next Monday in probate court before Judge Jode Orr and a jury. Attorneys Carlin and Metz are set to prosecute and defend. Jurors were drawn after dinner Monday by Sheriff Armstrong Brown. names include Joe McKenna Wooster Isaac West East Union James Bahl Wooster Ben Swinehart Chester Twp George Selders Sugarcreek Twp Byron Fouxgleson Wooster Jobo Kook Canaan etc.
August 21 reports show Lene Feeman of Creston visiting sitter Cyrus Young while Reuben Fenner near Brighton and Henry Long of Pennsylvania visit at sea. Ed Fox of Medina in town after a funeral, Mrs. Andrew Overs returns from Buergus, Donald Crust improves, and multiple families from Galion Mans field Akron Shreve Kenton and Wadsworth are noted visiting relatives and friends with brief local updates.
Uncalled letters remaining in the Wooster post office as of August 20 include gentlemen W J Cary Mr and Mrs A D Funk E S Gray Rev Asher R Kepler Charlie Susanne Wm Palm and F Snyder John Thomas ladies Miss Belle Forbes Miss Amanda Spuerson Mrs Bessie Young. W B Ryson P M
A compendium from Ohio reports Edward Conway’s attempt to kidnap his child from the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphan Home and shoot Superintendent James L. Smith, a fatal interurban car wreck at Cridersville killing three and injuring twenty, a race clash at Mount Vernon, the death of Mrs Michael Fetzer tied to Johann Hoch, a railroader found dead near Cutler after a fall, refined oil price cuts in Cleveland, a Springfield cholera infantum surge, and a Columbus shooting of a 12 year old in a resisting arrest incident.
Shaken Chile works to recover from Aug 16 earthquake and follow on fires. Valparaiso calm returns as relief organizes and searches begin for the dead. Casualty and damage estimates vary. hundreds dead in Valparaiso and thousands nationwide. Government extends control, and foreign legations and private donors push relief.
Market summary from Wooster exchange shows Wheat July 75 5 cents, September 76 4, Corn July 50 34, September 50 44, Oats July 83 34, September 32 14. Butter 14 to 16 cents per lb, eggs 16 cents per dozen, lard 8 cents, chickens old 6 cents, young 8 cents. Grain prices include Wheat 68 cents, flour retail 4.40 per barrel, rye 50 cents, oats 30 cents, corn 65 cents, timothy seed 1.25 to 1.40, clover seed 6, hay 10 to 12, salt 1.10 per barrel, bran 1.10, middlings 1.20, wool prices 27 to 28 cents for unwashed, 23 to 28 cents for fine.
Report lists cattle, sheep, hog, and calf prices for Chicago East Buffalo Cleveland and Pittsburg markets. Includes ranges for steers cows heifers bulls calves and hogs with No 2 red wheat and corn quotes and data on fat cows springers and milkers.
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