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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
4
The paper explains advertising space limits amid holiday campaigns and pledges to publish more news next week. It notes a New York club ferment and mentions Congress, Hearst, and a Bush flap around ballots, with mock concern about party influence and press counts.
A Whe Cutcage pastor who defended divorce leads a renewed effort to draw attention. Mrs. Tageart is emerging as a case in the broader change among local religious figures.
The judge in the Taggart divorce case considered the motion for a new trial though neither principal appeared. Judge Eason overruled the motion to dismiss and signaled a potential appeal path, remarking on the case's unusual and unsettled aspects under Ohio law.
The court heard arguments over custody of a younger child as Mrs Taggart’s absence prompted debate about guardianship. An deposition noted $80,000 of Mrs Taggart’s funds, provided by her foster mother, was invested with Equitable Trust Co of Chicago. Papers reported attempts to recover assets as the trust firm faced collapse and the Clearing House Committee reassured customers of three failed institutions that transactions would not be jeopardized.
Mrs Elizabeth Mary Pope a long respected Wooster resident died after a fall at her North Market Street home Sunday evening she never regained consciousness She was 87 and widow of Rev Benjamin Pope a German Evangelical minister Three children survive Miss Anna Pope Warren Pope and Dr F F H Pope Her death follows her recent inheritance and decades as a teacher and head of the Pope Seminary for young ladies.
LATTASBURG December 19 reports the Progressive church meetings north of town ending with new members joining. A wedding in Jeromeville united B F Hastings and Mina Blanche Ruteman, and on December 4 Melvin McQuate of Ashland wed Mrs. Sepia Thorley at Pleasant Home. Local friends offered congratulations and well wishes. David Bowman received a pension increase from 27 to 40 dollars monthly. Conner and Ella McFadden of Smithville visited friends in the area the past week.
Surveyors near West Salem and Lodi have tested two potential electric line routes from the B and O crossing state road. One route turns south toward Cherry Corners, then follows the Erie railroad to Emery farm and into town. The other stays north of the state road, entering from Insey and Schwabys farms. The town’s churches plan Christmas observances amid church activities. Amos Hoff, longtime Co K 16th O V I veteran, is bedridden with paralysis. Nine youths joined the Presbyterian church after revival meetings. A son was born to Frank Saltaman and his wife last Friday.
T H Beavers of Pesville will sell at the farm a mix of draft and saddle horses weighing about 1600 to 2000 pounds. The sale date is Friday December 9. The event offers a range of loads and guarantees, with buyers invited to inspect and bid.
A village chronicle recounts holiday greetings and visits from Mrs Davina, Mr Ulysses Nosshanm, and others, with Santa Claus eyed on his route and family news from Orrville and Apple Creek. It also covers a large pumpkin vine on Allen Brown’s farm, noting two pumpkins of 42 pounds, eight of the largest at 270 pounds combined, and a total of about 750 pounds for the harvest, plus other small town happenings, fires, and social events.
Children will celebrate as boys and girls at the children's byway prepare an elaborate Christmas entertainment to be held December 23 at the home. All are invited to attend the rally.
December updates list Mies Jassia Leyda visiting Akron after Cleveland trip, Felix Smetzer moving to Columbus post office, Wm Yohey family in Wooster, John Stauffer and wife from Springville hosted by relatives, Ferd Dilgard and Gertrude Porter planning Wooster holidays, Newkirk's college literary event, December 28 party at Milton Dilgard for Paul’s birthday. BFA note.
Deputy Sheriff Pant claimed Prosecutor Carlin of Wayte County sought to indict Mrs Enola Morehouse in the infant death case. The coroner and grand jury may be involved if the mother does not testify. authorities aim to learn the infant’s name. The girl reportedly lives near West Salem.
Rev Schuster led a Bethel gathering on Sunday with five conversions reported. The community notes a concert in Pittsburgh on December 13 drew a good program and mentions visits by Mott Gi Umerwan and Mrs. Sarah Stair near Blackeyville as Christmas approaches with Santa Claus preparations underway.
Public notice from Wayne Township trustees in Way County invites sealed bids from competent physicians to provide medical and surgical relief. Bids due by January 1906 at 1 a.m. with right to reject any or all bids. Officials: J. Herpel, J. A. Gaul, R. Se...
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