16 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
1
A.J. Fredrick & Co. advertises a vast line of coats suits and jackets bought recently at bargain prices. The store invites shoppers to view the goods and promises holiday merchandising unmatched in Wooster or nearby areas. Prices quoted are limited in the ad.
Our line of ladies coats features deep discounts on past season styles. Coats originally priced at 35.00 down to 9.48 and 45.00 reduced to 9.48 demonstrate significant savings. Children’s coats priced at 4.00 are offered at 2.48.
The store offers Ladies Tailor-made Suits priced at 15.00, now 10.00 for closeout. A 25-suit lot from last spring offers 7.50. Forty fine walking skirts, originally 16.00, sale price 5.98. Also 35 skirts marked down from 6.00 to 3.48.
Creston Dec 16 part of south pedi ment building damaged by storm Saturday morning public services held Sunday. Funeral for Dr Bowen formerly of this place who died at Ashland brought back for burial at Maple Mound cemetery. he leaves wife and three children. Sons of Veterans lodge conducted rites. Grocers J L Zaring stock purchased by A Cooper and son for reopening. Onions in warehouse remain to prevent freezing. bulk crop mostly sold before cold snap. Local ministers H B Sehnert and S E Sears swapped pulpits. H W Lowry aids B M Price in protracted meetings. Christmas is coming and children look to stockings.
Dec 15 report notes a severe stand at arm pist through the section Saturday evening blowing down a fence and large limbs. Thomas Winkler was sick last week but now able to go out. Chas Ewing and John Gant visited J Whitworth. Mrs Winkler, Glen, and Mrs Switzer visited John Wickler of Overton last Wednesday. Ella Wagner of Cedar Valley observed Wayne church Christmas Eve exercises with plans to attend.
A troubled plan for the armory building prompted by constitutional disputes and fines for militia. County officials shifted to selling the building, with rental prospects and tax implications under consideration as Canby D. retires after five years.
Dec 15 notes a school entertainment planned for one evening this week. Community readers urged to attend and help with book sale proceeds. Frank Ritter and Miss Grace Whonsetter near birthday dinners. Ben Bowers visiting from Allegheny. Miss Mary Ritter noted. Mrs Sybil Haskins hosting visitor Dr Ferguson and others in the village.
Sam Roland of Loudonville was struck and killed by train No. 404 as it approached the crossing at 3:17 p m The accident occurred near the roadway and authorities investigated the scene to determine fault and causation The brief report notes the victim was a walkway resident and the incident prompted safety concerns at the crossing
The Smithville column reports a gale causing three chimneys to burn out and arouse excitement. Updates include the Cooper Company coming to town, real estate changes, school events, band performances, and community notices. Notable mentions include property purchases, a new bank incorporation, and planned public gatherings at the normal ball and school activities December through March.
On Monday Judge 8. B. Eason sat in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. The Hershey v a Baby case was set for Monday but continued due to the defendant’s illness and jurors excused until Tuesday. Tuesday jurors resumed with the Belle Baughway case over 340 for boarding and lodging, J B Meesh for plaintiff and Weygandt for defendant. Judge Eason also ruled on a dispute from A J Thomas mortgage sale, ordering A M Yocum to assign the proceeds received.
Wrren B Singhaass of Dalton and Maggie Grabur of Mt Eaton appear in a local court filing with Tracy F and Mubala J Book of Shreve listed in related parties. The fragment notes a regional connection among these individuals across multiple towns.
A sharp cold wave arrived with little warning, driving downtown temperatures to zero and then rising to nine degrees by the afternoon. Early Monday records showed an abrupt shift from Saturday’s weather, with continued subfreezing conditions through the day.
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