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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
4
Thanksgiving in Smithville featured meat shortages and a communal need to stock larders as residents reflected on grateful feasts. Local families visited, clergy delivered sermons, and Miss Fannie Shallenberger's will drew regional attention while others faced illnesses and celebrations across the community.
The collection features SENSI Ean practical garments including stone martens mink martens and red and black fox furs with prices from four to twenty dollars. Various fashionable shapes and lengths are advertised for the season.
In a Thursday afternoon game Pleasant Home and Congress clashed with Congress emerging victorious. Also reported are injuries to Capt. G. M. Michael after a Wednesday incident, a local blaze that gutted south side warehouses, and several social notes including engagements and a death from diabetes.
Dalton Dec 2. Mr Robert Douglas and Miss Clara Howeinstein wed at Rev E L Warter’s home. Col Holp’s lecture dates in Ohio canceled. committee seeks another date. New Mennonite church near town to host union Thanks giving sermon from Deut 33 29. Mrs Hubbell and children visiting Wooster. Segames Stinson and wife visiting canals in Gao is an eae.
The Republican from Plain Center reports a house warming at G. J. Ebright’s home, attended by 75 church members and neighbors who enjoyed a lavish supper. Social events in Blackeyville featured a debate on racial tolerance between Whites of the North and South. Mrs. Charles Yocum is ill with multiple conditions. Newton Ritchey on the armory. Wil Bittner trains a colt, but comedy notes suggest the colt may be training him.
Thanksgiving visits thread through Fredericksburg as Phoebe Lowe and relatives travel between Applecreek Richwood Cuyahoga Falls and Orrville. The council refurbished Hutchison property for mayoral and township offices. The mayor moves in to handle drunks bums and depredations as residents report holiday incidents and a resignation from Congregation Travis to take effect December.
The Frank Vogle & Co. Pickling Works manager was arrested last Pers day by Buri Lance on concealed weapons and assault with intent to kill. He was bound over to court in $50 bail after a hearing before Squire Stone. Smallpox concerns ease as cases are isolated and convalesce. Local churches held services and schools reopen. The turkey issue and political chatter mix with editorials and reader notices. Will Smith visits from South Whitley and others from the paper seek subscriptions. Roosevelt’s forthcoming message is noted. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised for coughs and colds.
Wayne Township area reports dated December 2 detail church happenings at U B and M E congregations with a pastor surprise, and social events including a pound social. Wirings note Barn construction updates for Gromilick, Es Trence, and local residents discuss visits, travels and a milk delivery to Wellersville creamery with several neighbors mentioned.
Judge Eason ruled the motion for a new trial in the case of James Donavan, twice convicted of complicity in the Creston bank robbery and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. Donavan spoke at length claiming innocence, while the judge noted evident knowledge of the law and intelligence in his argument.
Sleeplessness is blamed for nervous weakness and faulty health. Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills are praised by Daniel Funk of Wooster Ohio for toning nerves, easing sleeplessness, and restoring strength. Pills sold 50 cents per box by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signature appear on every pack.
D B Good remains failing in health at Pleasant Home. Irvin Gallatin and wife welcome a baby girl. Wilbert Greenlum returns from Lorain. Peter Greenlum injured hauling wood after a fall. Dr Gayzer attends. Mrs Wm McFadden of Wooster at her father Mr Green Tum’s home. condition critical. Protracted meeting continues at St Tie Progress Ween. Mr and Mrs Poe back in Cleveland after two weeks locally. Harry Sechrist at Killbuck township convention. Yankee.
Armstrong notes report Hilltop social Friday December 8 and biweekly afterward. Local items list John Wagner family visit, Mrs Nancy Badeh at Pittsburg, A N Roth Cleveland trip, free social at Town Hall, Worth Harrold horse loss, Graber family new daughter, birth announcements for Graber and Numbers funeral, Rev Crowe Presbyterian service. Nicolas Minger in poor health with no recovery hopes. Coal bank opening on A C Matheit's farm possibly opposing Lebanon shaft.
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