20 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as Roberti Kenwell and Magnys Onn Ognid Hom, with scattered phrases about possession, serenades, and officials. The disjointed lines mention a purchaser, a widow Dedie Sugan, and a secretary W. manire, plus scattered titles and roles.
A Saturday meeting in Holmes County discussed extending the Kilbuck ditch toward Wayne County to relieve Kilbuck potton lands. Holmes reps and Wayne owners of southern Salt Creek lands debated costs, benefits, and a plan to widen a channel roughly to one half the distance, funded largely by Wayne County with a rough total under twelve thousand dollars.
An article notes health and economic benefits from a new outlet project south of Wooster, extending from Killbuck to the county line. It cites county commissioners likely granting approval, with emphasis on flood readiness and cost efficiency. References to Holmes County and Wayne County, along with plans for a powered electric road from Mansfeld to Worster, moving in spring.
A catalog note highlights smoking jackets or housecoats as premier gifts for men. It advertises striking patterns and lists price points of 5, 6, 7.50, 8, 340 and 12, signaling a wide range for shoppers.
An OCR fragment lists clothing items including overcoats, a Russian piecey Eton blouse, and Norfolk style pieces with prices from $1.50 to $8.50. It mentions ornate items and a note about hats, hinting at a sale of cheaper but handsome grades starting around $5.
A store advertises mufflers available in black white pearl gray green maroon and other colors. Prices begin at 25 cents and rise through 50 cents one dollar up to three dollars and fifty cents.
fragmented report notes Charles Kimber 17 injured in an incident. mentions Harvey Saure the hoss carpenter and his son. updates include a business college attendee, a Christmas tree at the schoolhouse Friday evening, a church retreat at the Methodist church, and aid society meetings at Moorea.
Local notice lists John Jarvis and Zella M Welty of Shreveport seeking marriage licenses. Official records show the application filed by the couple, with dates and courthouse handling typical of public notices.
The annual election of directors of the Wayne County Agricultural Society will be held Saturday January 6 1906 in the committee of the county buildings Potts opes tour 2 ta 3 pam soa Tae Sear.
Se W Bryant & Co at 7 West Liberty Street advertises accepting and selling household goods for cash. They invite customers to call for the highest cash price and note their location for quick service.
An archival item lists suspenders for sale, noting a single pair in a box and a price range from 306 to 2.50, with unusual wording about grades and fineness. The fragment hints at a catalog or ad copy describing 18 karat quality, but remains unclear.
In Wooster the store offers mens suits at 7:50 starting price for single or double breasted designs. The new swaggering cuts promise the most complete selection in fancy or black fabrics.
The advertisement highlights a coat store offering garments from $10 to $40 with up-to-date styles. It emphasizes the buyer can try on outfits and credits the retailer and sales staff for their long experience in selecting quality overcoats and raincoats. It cites price points of $10, $15, $18, $20, and up to $40.
Retail listing for umbrellas offered in natural ivory and silver and gold trimmed handles priced from 23 cents to 8.50.
Neckwear is praised for its variety and ease of selection with prices ranging from 25 cents to 1.50 dollars. The ad notes strong growth in stock and customer interest, highlighting multiple styles and budget options for shoppers.
A short catalog item notes kid gloves priced at 2.50 and fur gloves ranging from 1 to 5 dollars, indicating a gift purchase option and a variety of glove types and prices.
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