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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
4
A column from the Wooster Republican discusses the water works project and Panama Canal funding in a humorous tone. It notes insurance scandals dragging on and hints at political chatter about Turkey and Russia roiling international events. Public witness testimony involving Mrs. Chadwick is briefly referenced with minimal detail.
The report notes John D. Rockefeller departing New York for the south as discussions surface about Zentramen business eras and court appearances. It mentions Governor La Follette’s plan to take Senate seat, stirring unease among opponents of rate-base changes and cites Boston’s six and a half million dollar baked beans consumption along with its literary circles and Thomas W. Lawson.
The will of Ernest Thomen, dated April 29 1887 and probated Monday, entrusts Mrs. Thomen with life use of all real and personal property and control of its management. After her death the estate passes to sons Albert and Edward in equal shares. Executrix Mrs. Thomen may use income from estate funds and requests no appraisal. probate court may omit appraisal as allowed by law.
Card of Thanks to express gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death of wife and mother. Special thanks to the church and Kieffer circle for flowers and tokens of love over the past two years. James Correlli and family.
The mothers class will meet Wednesday at 3 p m with Mrs 4 N Mateer at 60 East Rowman street. A trained kindergartner will present Christmas thoughts. Everyone is cordially invited.
At a congregational meeting on Sunday the Rev. Revile man of Nebraska was called to the pastorate of the Lutheran church here.
Probate court orders public auction January 6 at 1 pm at Wayne County Courthouse for two parcels in Plain Township and section 2 township 19 range 4. The property totals 69 acres with 51 percent cash value appraised at 4200 dollars and terms require one third cash and two installments with interest. executor Jomar Sparr of the estate of Tattoo Tahoe presiding.
A large crowd gathered at Saybolt Hill to celebrate Andrew U Snyder’s 80th birthday with games, music, an elaborate supper, and many presents. Neighbors joined after supper as the hosts, the Snyders, welcomed guests and enjoyed a joyful evening. Also noted is a wedding announcement for Milton K Metsker of Wooster and Miss Fannie B Marshall near Lima, to wed on Thanksgiving day. Invitations for Horace N Mateer and John W Fulton were issued for December twenty first at 60 East Bowman.
A tiger cat once famed as a rat catcher and pet at the Pennsylvania lines freight depot vanished about a year ago. Clerks spotted the cat in toe-yards on Friday and confirmed it was the same animal back at its former home, behaving as if never gone. Bloomington residents oppose the removal of the noon electric line car, which aided northside residents with a direct ride home. With the limited no longer stopping there, residents plan to push for the train to depart earlier to resume stops at Bloomington and beyond.
At the Apple Creek W. C. T. U. meeting on December 9 resolutions were unanimously adopted. They mourn the loss of Harriet Emerson, honoring her as a helper to the needy and a devoted member. Sympathy is extended to her mother, brothers, and sister. copies go to papers and the minutes.
John Boylan section foreman at Shreve found a broken rail at the east end of the East Liberty street crossing on Monday evening. A fragment about 18 inches long hung loose near the joint end of the rail, posing a serious wreck threat if undiscovered. The pieces were secured with plates until a new rail was installed Tuesday morning.
The Royal Arcanum elected officers including grand council vicar representatives and local leaders. Names listed include B. Minter aerate Fred Swartzkopf regent AW Saurer vice regent C A Burris orator C Witer sitting past regent F Swartzkopf secretary J B Minier collector W Ar-Wiler treasurer E D ere with terms noted and several other appointees.
A communication to The Republican argues Wayne County must seek legislative authority to widen Killbuck ditch and drain bottomlands. It urges a comprehensive act within ditch laws, shared funding by benefitting landowners and railroads, and swift action when lawmakers convene.
The funeral of Geo W Sigler was held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was very largely attended. Many beautiful floral offerings expressed the love and sympathy of his friends. The pallbearers were Irvin McClarran Perry Cotterman Kansas Smith Alonzo Leib Wm Sly and J Robertson. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Coroner H J Sullivan postponed the inquest planned at West Salem citing unavailable witnesses from Lorsin who cannot reach the town until Friday. Sullivan was in Lurain Tuesday arranging subpoenas as the investigation date shifts to Friday.
The meeting elected officers including Cc Pep W G Christy P J B Myers Sr W Wilson Berry financial scribe R T Bechtel recording scribe E O Powers treasurer W H Banniganery inv Chi Burs Tis trustee and transferred the Patriarchal degrees upon J P McColiqueh and Wallace Schmack.
Endorsement from J H Bankhead of Alabama praises Peruna as a strong tonic and catarrh remedy. The ad claims Peruna is a radical, half century tested cure and invites readers to write Dr Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free advice.
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