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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
5
Probate Judge Ort on Tuesday ordered Paul Kohler, arrested for burglary near Dalton, committed to Massillon hospital as sane. Also, an advertisement claims one fourth off overcoats Thursday morning at Nick Amater for Christmas gifts.
Fredrick's promotes a pre holiday sale enabling Wooster ladies to acquire new gowns and wraps for Christmas.wk Subscribe for the Republican.
Gift ideas for fur scarves and muffs with fitted shoulder neck scarf priced at 4.89 and a matching muff at 2.98. Numerous other items offered to show satisfaction and variety.
White Angora muff and scarf priced at 1.98. White coney muff and scarf 1.98. Imitation chinchilla muff and scarf 1.22. Sable coney muff and scarf 2.63. Total 1.00.
Sugar shells Rogers 1847 sugar shells and butter knives 39c. Knives and forks Rogers 1847 4.63. Silver plated knives and forks set 1.22 1.49. Tea spoons guaranteed for years 29c 49c up. Table spoons 29c to 2.39. Christmas sets 14c 49c and 98c. Shaving sets silver plated 1.23. Nut picks and crackers 49c to 63c. Brooches pins cuff links etc.
Work Baskets Tolset sets and shaving sets and fancy boxes priced from 24c. Magic lanterns, hook and ladder, 10c and up. Guns ranging from 10c to 1.31. Toy pianos 24c to 98c.
The China department proves popular with shoppers offering a range of items at low prices. Visitors can discover suitable pieces that bring satisfaction without straining budgets.
An advertisement lists an extra large salad dish for 25 cents and smaller sizes at 48, 69, and 98 cents. WP.
Celery trays and tea service items offered in a sale. China cups and saucers priced 10c to 49c and up. Teapot tiles, cuspador, cake plates, chocolate pots, bread and butter and pie plates, sugar and cream sets. Everything in china.
A selection of children's books appealing to boys and girls with a variety of titles suitable for all ages. Prices are stated as low to please shoppers.
Box Papers Fancy Stationery offers many styles in town. Snow white tissue wraps Christmas presents and tarnish resistant sheets. Christmas colored green and red items, plus lunch sets and napkins. Santa Claus stickers, holly, and tree ornaments featured.
Drums priced 24c to 1.48, tool chests 24c to 1.20, toy dishes and Misses china sets 100 to 1.48. Sleds range 89c to 1.39. Local store advertises discounted household goods across multiple categories.
A sale offers embroidered handkerchiefs from 15 to 48 cents, with all over embroidery at 24 cents and higher grade linen pieces. Ladies handkerchiefs 10 cents, mens 12 cents, each six inches, in fancy boxes. Children’s sets priced in boxes of three.
The gift boxes feature new dainty neckwear priced at 280 and 40 each. The item highlights a refined design aimed at holiday shoppers seeking festive accessories with varied price points.
An advertisement notes silk mufflers priced from 498 to 1.48, highlighting discounts on a grand line and other items. The brief ad emphasizes reduced prices to attract shoppers.
Toyland has gates wide open inviting children to explore hundreds of new dolls doll carts buggies friction toys automobiles fire engines trains horns Teddy Bears drums cows steam engines air guns pop guns hill climbing toys sleds pocket knives doll beds story books paints hardware teams express wagons dump wagons horns and more for curious young minds.
A catalog-like notice highlights purses, pocket books, and handbags for ladies and men, plus belts in leather and elastic, ruching designs, fabric gloves claiming economy and a mock leather look with wool warmth, offered in black and brown.
The petit jury in the case of Dr. M I Wesseler versus Port W J Seelye found for the plaintiff seeking $100 loaned to Prof Beelye. Seelye contends the cash was invested in a Texas oil speculation. Both sides and Roach for Seelye presented testimony. notice of appeal was given.
Rittman news notes the Glazier Jubiles singer event and a week’s death of Joseph Maxwell, longtime Cleveland resident. Barberton sellers install furnace in new church building. J B Gish promotes Ohio Rural Carriers in Ashland. Ohio Salt Co plans 40 large summer plant additions. Joseph Geisinger’s carbuncle recovery noted. Debate over Wadaworth to Rittman auto line delay and town correspondence trust questions linger.
The revival ended Sunday night after about 20 baptisms and large church attendance. Rev J F Lewis preached with power to the last, church members and neighbors moved by the meetings. Many conversions expected to unite with Methodist or other churches and a generous near-close offering supported Rev Lewis. Members and guests plan a social at the Bechtel home Friday evening.
Eli Graber returns from Iowa to spend winter with his father Joseph Graber and remains happy. Jay Mougey, son of Forest Mougey, shows steady improvement in health and meal-taking. Miss Ress George of Wooster assists Jay. Henry Johnson dies Wednesday evening in a wood-related accident while leaving a stable. Funeral details suggest local gatherings and obituaries for several individuals in Cleveland and nearby areas.
A widow named Mrs. Joe Rhyne died Friday evening after about a year of illness and was buried in the Catholic graveyard south of the area. The report notes several local residents traveling, including W. W. Bauman and family heading to Moore County Ohio, while others sent letters describing Los Angeles as a dream destination and accounts of brief visits to Akron Illinois Iowa and Wadsworth.
Protracted meeting continues with about fifteen conversions. Visitors include Mr and Miss Grafton of West Salem and L E Raudebaugh family from Wooster. Henry Warner, kicked by a horse, was thrown about six feet and hasn't worked since. he hopes to resume work in a few days. William Kirkpatrick and family moved into a new house.
Nick Amster announces The Republican will start its in house overcoat sale on Thursday December 17. Every overcoat will be offered at a discount of percent off. The message notes high demand for the sale and invites readers to subscribe for the newspaper.
Wayne Council Junior Order Unit elected officers Monday for American Mechanics. Named were Jr Past Councilor A Burris Councillor Charles Fenelon Vice Councillor W E Heller Rec Secretary B W Hoffman Assist Rec Sec E W Newkins Financial Secretary Grant Taggart Treasurer A A Barnard Road Ward Raymond Schaad Jr Senior Ww O Long Out Sen D Jacobs Trustees Geo B Bebout B L Shafee D Jacobs Chaplin F H Dint Alter to State Con B L Cheatfee FL HS Dunkle.
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