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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
Wooster urged to host the 1910 Grand Army encampment as grocers and clubs rally to boost the city. A veteran posts resolution asks delegates to back Wooster for the annual gathering citing hotels and capacity. A sensational massillon to Wooster incident follows.
Groundbreaking for a new residence on Sterling avenue followed by Mrs Habes starting a Pleasant View lot house next spring. Local farming figure Joseph Geisinger suffers carbuncle. Charles Mann begins a new Pleasant View home. Charley Tendaleford comments on authority. Rumors attribute moves to Md land of promise and Cleveland business visit by Harry Wiseberger. Nearby, Spade residence on Main nearing completion and Oliver Fritz family tending a sick baby. John Shorger to build near Erie depot. slate roof upgrade at Presbyterian church. Wadsworth Rittman auto hack and other local chatter cited.
The Lydick-Welker case remains unsettled as Mrs Lydick, who carried the matter, sought to dispense with the printed record due to costs. The court ruled against this on Wednesday, but word came that she could file the printed record in pursuance of a motion by her attorneys, and she has 60 days to do so.
Mrs Nettie McMeekin aged 38 wife of Smith T McMeekin of Mansfield died Saturday night after a lingering sickness She was a daughter of John Boyd a former Wooster resident and a niece of S H Boyd well known to Wooster citizens She was a frequent visitor there The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Annabel and Geraldine showcase Die Gold Medal Flour as the ideal ingredient for pastry making with emphasis on quality and versatility for home bakers.
Crosby M Tawney delivered an eloquent address marking the sixty fourth anniversary of John France membership in the Odd Fellows. France is possibly the oldest member in Ohio. Officers elected: Noble Grand Harry Bogner, vice Grand George Lautzenheiser, financial secretary H H Miller, recording secretary W A Barnard, treasurer J T Keister, C M Tawney to represent the district at the grand lodge. About 17 members attended as the new initiatory degree ritual was used for the first time and praised. Banquet at end was greatly enjoyed.
At a Wednesday meeting the Board of Public Service refused Michael Landers' $3400 paving bill for Spink Street, saying the work did not meet contract plans. Residents complain of bad patches, improper cementing, and bricks that are too soft, prompting demand for repairs.
Four Wooster boosters Lured the big Ohio Grocer's convention to Wooster after a strong campaign. The event will bring several hundred industry leaders to town on the first Tuesday and Wednesday after the first Monday of December. Citizens expect wide publicity and regional pride from the gathering.
Supreme Court upholds a ruling that an interurban railway may not cross the tracks of a steam railroad at grade unless necessary to reach its objective. The case, Toledo Findlay & Fostoria Railway Co. v Pennsylvania Co., saw the circuit court’s reversal of the common pleas, with the high court affirming the cross grade requirement. Sterling News reports diverse local items, including travel plans, illnesses, obituaries, church activities, and ministerial meetings spanning December through January.
Snowfall reached about six inches with rain turning sleighing to poor conditions. The Methodist church revival continues nightly through the week with numerous conversions reported. Rev J N Steffam will begin a revival at Mt Zion on December 14, preaching during the meeting and is known across much of the United States. Local social notes share visits and departures among residents, including Mary Gingery moving to Cape Mendocino and D L Griley spending time in Alabama, with several attendees at protracted meetings in Richland county.
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