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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
4
A jumble of political remarks and anecdotes notes presidential hopefuls Chas. A. Towne and others. It mentions Rockefeller’s pastor, Tillman’s counterfeit incident, and Captain H. W. Watson’s desire for a foretold tombstone message.
The heirs of Jacob Erick deceased plan a public sale of a parcel in Franklin Township Wayne County Michigan. The property covers about 80 acres and includes described tracts with terms requiring one third cash and the balance by mortgage at 6 percent interest. Executrix Hideo Frick and other executors are named in the deed.
West Salem reports on December 15 with Christmastide plans for Sabbath schools and community moves. Mrs. Emma F. Jacobs relocates to town, Mrs. Chase of Whittelay dies at her daughter's home, Sampel Wood opens a bank safe, J V Kesler passes a medical exam, and the Ot M No 426 elects officers for the year. Harvey Redett described as ill. Necanna banquet postponed.
Dec 16 report notes Brace grew ill while hauling coal and was cared for by Chas Drabenstott and later regained activity. Jarvis, superintendent of the children's home, Hutchered exht hope Wednesday. Cliff Joliff staying with Mr Winklers and attending No. 8 school. Sherrick Tintsmain to spend holidays with friends in Pennsylvania. Mr Bishop confined to bed but named improving. Fred McCracken killed three boys Wednesday. Frank Geyer injured and likely requires no operation before relief. Lee Drabenstott to depart for Florida tomorrow.
December 15 the infant daughter of M G Hoffman died Friday morning after living about 26 hours. Burial was at Geyer’s chapel. David Schwitty planned a trip to Cleveland Saturday via the electric line. Frank Waebner of Suithville spoke of inviting friends in the vicinity. Andrew Sonnedecker, long ailing, is reported improving. Elmer McEwen returns home for a few weeks due to an injury sustained while employed at the Rittman State works.
Dr Weaver of altituore Maryland spoke at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath at 38 oclock afternoon addressing the nego question. He is an able speaker and delighted his listeners. The event featured church leaders and a noted secretary slate. A lecture by Mr Armitage is announced for Friday night at the Methodist church titled The Man Behind the Prison Bar. The Sunday school plans Christmas activities. The congregations prepare for Christmas observances with a tree and a tree giveaway.
The Standard Coach Pad Co held its annual stockholders and directors meeting on Monday. The secretary treasurer's report indicated a satisfactory year with a dividend to be paid. Re-elected officers include President D. Taylor, Vice President J. Palmer, Secretary Treasurer J. Sweeney, and foreman Wm. Luy.
Wayne county Ohio commissioners Daniel Leiner John F Harrison and Seaman announce a public sale of the armory building on North Street in Wooster January 11 1904 at 8 o clock p.m. The sale will be conducted on the premises by the commissioners.
In a Washington letter Irvine Dungan of Jackson D elected to the Fifty second Congress lauds Peruna as a tonic and cure for catarrh urging readers to try the remedy. Thomas Gahan of Chicago also commends Peruna after years of catarrh, claiming full relief after twenty two weeks. Free Peruna Almanac and Hartman advice offered. Enjoyable meeting of Knights of Columbus in Lees Hall with officers installed by Deputy State Organizer O Dwyer.
A Wooster streetcar on the electrified line failed to stop as tracks were poor causing a crash near the Money hotel. Traffic halted between Wooster and Brunswick from 7 a.m. to after dinner due to a derailed car and a burned switchboard at Brunswick. Riders faced long waits while crews cleared the line and power restored. An election notice also appears for the county agricultural society on a Saturday in January with polling at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
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