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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
3
The Ohio grocers at their Mansfield convention voiced strong support for the good roads push, arguing winter roads are vital for business. They noted farmers must reach town to sustain trade, and while many welcome better roads, a fair funding plan is needed to avoid unfair tax burdens on a few.
A citizen declares Wooster lacks no natural advantages compared to Alliance Millsfield and others and argues that factories come from brains money and hard work. William E Curtis cites J. Gary of U S Steel noting prosperity indicators and a large payroll with layoffs and partial rehiring.
Judge Gary speaks with authority on the US industrial scene, optimism about a prolonged period of prosperity without a boom, praising manufacturers resuming operations as a favorable sign. The column mentions wages steady during the depression and a broad mix of social notes and political quips.
A fragmented note questions how Carrie Nation would adapt her advertising as the United States grows drier and markets tighten. The line hints at a campaign era concern about alcohol restrictions and mint production pressures affecting publicity.
On Monday morning Edward Leles and Charles Bedwards were advertising the Al Gield Ministress when Bedwards smelled burning. Leles thought it was a horse hoof fire near the Little Blacksmith shop. Redwards shouted, removed his coat, stamped out a blaze in his pocket, and later had the coat repaired. the pipe was found to be in his pocket.
The Spanish War Veterans Buckeye Camp held a well attended meeting Monday evening and elected Commander Harry L. McClarran Senior Vice Commander Frank G Gray Junior Vice Commander Thomas P Brown Officer of the Day Frank Lightcap Officer of the Guard William Baughman Chaplain Louis W Christine Surgeon Harvey Jolliff Trustee Lyman Critchfield. visiting comrade Thomas Brinkley of Columbus spoke briefly and was appreciated by members.
The electric line failure left Wooster without power on Tuesday causing a crowd at the depot. People sought travel as Cleveland papers arrived late and agent Kramer hurried to summon conductors and moormen. By afternoon conditions returned to normal.
Lake Fork reports include Mrs Willis Bryan returning from Akron after relatives’ visit to officiate at a Jeromeville funeral. Rev Faulkner conducts Bethel meetings while McCullough misses Sunday appointment but plans daily evening visits. Joseph Bonham loses a horse and cattle. UB SS plan to buy a piano. David and Elmer Eley travel to Oklahoma and Texas to sell land east of town. Farmers disappointed by Liberty market quarantines. some stock shipment to Cleveland. Kate Austin improves. Geo Spring visits from near Cleveland. Frank Austin moves to Lamle’s house. Subscribe for The Republican.
Tom D Binckley of Columbus assistant secretary of State gave a fine address to the Taft Republican club Monday evening. He traced political party history and highlighted Republican achievements in nation building. G I Gardiner joined him and spoke briefly. Ready for February 12 Banquet preparations were reported as progressing.
The new fire escapes at the high school are in position and ready for any fire event. They meet state inspector plans though they do not enhance appearance, with several windows cut to create exits onto the escape platforms. All students in every room should now be able to evacuate quickly in a major blaze.
Dec 8 report notes Jos Rittenhouse and family visiting his son in Creston. Amelia Werick recovering from lumbago. George McClure and family of Woo ter visited T N Kendall and wife. Evangelical Church to hold service next Sunday at 1030. Florence Swartz and Sarah McAnanie spent day with Nora Everhart. Elmer McManus returned home after a month with relatives in Virginia and Indiana. James Mowery and bride received serenade Thursday night and are wished well on their life journey.
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