10 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
A bustling sales note lists collars priced from 2.25 to 4.00 and sable fur items. Prices include large collar lots at 31.76, 41.25, 980, and 2.50, plus sable opossum 3.25 and sable fox ranges from 15.00 to 68.00 and 22.00.
An old advertisement lists seance priced items and various embroidered handkerchiefs. Prices include 10c to 30c range with values noted as higher than sale price. Text also mentions damask items and familary textiles such as cambric plain and fine fabrics.
Miss Alice Stephen son heads to Massillon to spend winter. Mrs Nihnf of Friendsville visits daughter Mrs Jauenstien. Miss Lucia Somers of Creston attends Merlie Hiz-Mie’s home. Rev Schultz of Columbus to lead Presbyterian service next Sabbath. Blanche Augustine visits Friendsville. Mrs Rebecca Slutz widow of Rev Eli Slutz dies and is buried in Canaan cemetery after services led by Dr Littell. nephew Rev Ed Weaver attends from Continental.
Readiness for Wooster University dedication reported with committees finalizing arrangements for the December event. Treasurer notes about 80 percent of pledges paid and a need for up to half a million more endowment. heating plant costs exceed initial estimates by about 50,000, raising total for the project.
Morrland reports guests visiting relatives including Ernest Sthaat with Uncle Harley Sapuchey and Grace Carter with May James. Zella Watson and Nellie James visit Mrs. Watson. Ladies Aid of M. By church to meet at Mrs David James. Birth announced: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Chas Hensel Friday. Other social items include visits by Lula Franks and Frank Schank family.
Former Wooster teacher Miss Ida I. Fisher now serves in Missoula public schools after being granted a Montana state diploma by the state board of education.
An advertisement offers penwork cards and automatic script writing as a specialty with sample options and pricing. It mentions order by mail, pricing for one dozen or two dozen, and a free circular sample upon request. Also notes a local oyster supper hosted by Wayns Presbyterian church at Mr D C Trong’s residence on December 1st.
Incoherent OCR garble from a local page segment mentions names and places such as Shawne Avenue and Maso but lacks clear events or actions. The readable elements hint at a street address and a clash or incident but do not form a complete report or identify individuals, dates, or outcomes.
Albert B. Anderson of Crawfordsville Indiana has been appointed United States district judge to succeed John Baker in Washington on December 5. The brief notice notes inputs from parents teachers and friends and references a local shop advertisement urging Christmas purchases.
An old Wooster ad promotes Dr. Clouse as an eye specialist offering free examinations every two weeks and continuous visits at a Canton location. It touts painless cataract removal, crooked eye straightening, and artificial eyes, with numerous testimonials from satisfied patients praising restored sight and successful treatments.
Mr and Mrs J R Shenk of North Lawrence visited Burton City residents on Sunday. Peter Hoover returned home from the Pennsylvania road on Sunday. Jerry Manning installed a street lamp in front of his home. Mr and Mrs Jacob Eckert of Marshallville were guests of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Martin on Tuesday. Other notices mention J J Biebernberger appointed official with Ft W C R Co and George Ferrer visiting Emanuel Martins on Sunday. Several local families hosted gatherings in Arcadia and Normandy with coal purchases and social calls noted.
The ad notes the largest county assortment of Christmas candies at Rices store, urging shoppers to browse before buying. In Ballville, 31 Prof. J. G. Black filled the Presbyterian church pulpit on Sabbath.
Sterling Sturling notes at Stile Center last Friday include a literary meeting planned for December 19 with discussion topics and a description of local social gatherings. The column mentions readings, a pound party, and purchases by D Slemmons, with local figures such as Airs Nyoon shankagie and Ritters cited in community notices.
Markets by telegraphic report show activity at the Webster Lock exchange with prices and figures like 16-82 16-07 18-583 across several items. The brief notes include references to May and terms such as pork and grains, indicating fluctuating quotations and turnover in multiple commodities.
Grain and stock prices shown for December across Cleveland cattle and Chicago markets. Cattle values range from prime to low quality, with hogs and sheep prices noted. calves and calves veals listed, plus western and New York regional figures.
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