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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
8
Local notes detail. residents travel and market moves including James E. Cooe return from Akron and F. Tones leaving for Columbus. East Liberty arrest quieted by a Sunday night disturbance. Oil drilling plans east of the city and new shop openings hint at January activity.
Telephone message from Massillon reports the death of Mrs. Peter Cooper in a Massillon hospital. Former Wooster town resident, she and her husband faced misfortune after their home burned and suffered losses. Mrs. Cooper was beloved in Wayne County for her kindly manners during many years of residence. Remains were taken to Wooster Tuesday morning for a funeral from St Marys Catholic church at 8:30 am with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Charity concert at City theatre next Thursday features vocal and instrumental music by a strong program. A dramatic sketch The prettiest Girl drawn from Richard Harding Davis story Her First Appearance will be presented by a small cast. The benefit supports a worthy cause and invites community support.
Baseball pitcher Harvey C. Stubby Clark wed Bertha E. Lawrence of Wooster Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W L. Nent performed the ceremony at the Christian church. The couple left by electric car for Wellington to visit friends, with Bertha described as an estimable Wooster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence.
H B Odenkirk’s drilling gear was in a shop for cleaning and repairs Tuesday before being moved to Mt Eaton for three test walls. Promoters with options on hundreds of acres near Mt Eaton plan partial tests to explore subsurface potential in the area while outward signs look favorable. George Sigler and Howard Workman of Loudonville will open a general repair shop in the old McDonald block, offering repair services and piping fittings by December 15.
Meeting called to order by President Weiser with all members present. Minutes read and approved. Finance backed attorney fees and court costs for the Bonner Platter prosecution. A third reading ordinance to grade North Bever Street failed. An ordinance grading Pearl Street between College and Beall avenues passed. Beall Avenue sewer construction bill presented. balance held as security. Auditor authorized to draw on steel fund for balance. Debate over transferring funds referred to finance committee and city solicitor. An expenses bill for the Platter prosecution was discussed and acted upon. Adjournment.
A fragment notes Wednesday evening on December 2 as a date of memorable interest. The wording hints at a local event or significant occurrence recorded in a historical newspaper page segment. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
An instructive Sunday school meeting at Wayne Church Co reet drew a large, attentive audience. Devotions led by Mr Hartzel, secretary and treasurer of four divisions of Wayne County Sunday school work. Rev Smith and Dr Martin of Wooster University delivered talks praising the Bible. Volunteers for Christ theme discussed by Townsend. Officers elected for the coming year: President Rev Smith, Vice-President Mr Lehman, Secretary and Treasurer J. C. Winter. Benediction by Dr Martin.
Our South Market street shop urges visitors to inspect a packed Christmas display including china ware handkerchiefs books and toys. Prices will suit you as subscribers are invited to The Republican.
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