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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
4
In Wooster the electric road proves a steady help to merchants during bad roads the system brings customers to town and inspires confidence in holiday stock. The column notes expects more electric and good roads, mentions political chatter about Hearst and Tillman and jokes about December bills and Santa Claus. It closes with weather hints and local oddities.
William Anrat secured the Frick Memorial library furnishing contract for window blinds and 500 yards of cork carpet. Competing bids came from Marshall Field Co of Chicago and Sterling Welch Co of Cleveland, but Anrat won by a narrow margin after Frank Boigegrain calculated the figures.
McClure's advertises a bargain table featuring all dolls and fancy decorated reach china at cut prices. The notice emphasizes a large markdown and urges shoppers to visit McClure's for the discounted items.
The January trial for Mrs Enda Morehouse appears uncertain as key witnesses including Dr Garve at West Salem remain unavailable and prosecutors weigh whether to pursue the indictment after the case has cost Wayne County over 2000 dollars with possible further expenses.
Mayor M M Van Neat and Deputy Sheriff Geiselman went to Orrville to assume charge of the United Telephone and Switchboard Co. plant after a U S marshal arrived under court orders. Nelson T Stauffer, who sought a receiver, was allegedly deceived by president John C Hoskin into investing $1500 and moving his family. W F Kean named George A Starn of Orrville as receiver with bond set at 5000 and authority to manufacture raw materials.
A traveling man visited a Wester city shop and claimed he was overpaid five dollars in change after a previous error at two places. The clerk remembered a June entry showing a five dollar shortage and recovered the amount from the man, who left without giving his name.
Senator Ben Tillman will not be able to travel to Wooster for the January Eighth address as Congress resumes after holidays. Metz of the Jacksons day committee reported Tilman’s regrettable schedule, and Tillman said he cannot spare time away from duties in Washington.
E H Bevington visited Kent parents last week Barkley Hursh WY Leroy Bott and Solmesville trip to Frederickeburg. Jeremiah Jer of Maysville purchased a new dwelling for 1600. Mrs. Arthur Hemperly near Wooster visiting Calhouns. Reg Patterson preached at Newcombs town and Reformed church union service. Schultz and wife and Lucy Bott hosted Sunday dinner at L C Klein. Choral class under Chauncey King to sing Saturday at 7 in Methodist church Admission 10 and 15 cents. Mr Smith family Holmesville Lon Hofacre family Maysville Charley Eyman family 8 B Eyman and Rev J C Smith of this place visited A D Eyman Sunday.
Walter Witherow aged 20 of Overton area lost his right hand in a corn husker accident Tuesday morning. His hand was crushed and wedged in the upper roll. doctors at Kinney hospital advised amputation at the wrist. The injury occurred at Henry Caskey’s home west of the city around 10 a.m. He is the son of Lee Witherow and wife.
A large daily line forms at the county treasury each morning and lasts until closing. Treasurer Krieger and four assistants are overwhelmed by tax matters and can only respond to letters with checks. Taxpayers are warned that December taxes due last June and July must be paid by December 20, while others may wait until January 20.
Col V Hard has shown interest in an electric ring for Mansfield Ashland Seville for a year but little construction occurs in winter. Condemnation suits are sought, ties and rails are distributed, and preparations for spring work begin. He notes it costs $2 to build roads in such weather.
Trustees divided Wonster township into four districts naming residents James Taggart Ross Koontz J Wo Yoder and Edward Graham as supervisors. East of the city goes to supervisors 1 and 2 while south and west belong to 3 and 4. Large applicant turnout noted. Annual Wayne County Agricultural Society election set for January 5 1907 in county building Wooster polls 2 pm to 7 pm.
Appointees Jroo 2 Ratte, O M Gray and Geo Spangler named appraisers for the Wooster Gaglight case as recorded in the public notice. The appointment highlights official roles in assessing value and statutory duties in the proceedings.
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