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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
5
A reporter for The Republican notes the receiver will declare the final dividend for Wooster National Bank after collecting on several estates and debts. The trustee requires time to determine the amount and timing, with the final dividend to be announced in the press after settlements are made.
Visit Craig's Cash Store for sensible Christmas shopping with a mix of old and new world accents. The note highlights decorative items like bon bon dishes cups and saucers, berry sets, sugar and cream sets, and holiday decor such as wood borders for decorating.
Local items report a Wooster trip to see the freight car wreck at the W and L depot and a man jailed in Canton for forging a bank president’s name. Rev Cabbell returns from visit with Rev W H Hobbett. Presbyterians hire Rev McDonald for revival at year’s start. Christmas programs planned by Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Jr O U Sunday event scheduled at Hathodrat church with a large audience.
Applecreek residents share travel and family news. Guy is visiting relatives in Massillon, Mrs Bem and Mrs Martin host gatherings, and many friends visit East Onion and Monroeville locals. The Applecreek schools plan a Friday evening program with 10 cent admission. Christmas services are noted at area churches. Verna Hachette’s 20th birthday party drew about 40 friends. Alice Bott weds Arthur Bott under an evergreen arch. Rev J C Smith officiates. reception follows with congratulations.
Dec 10. Miss Helen Garver spent last week with relatives in Bucryua. Mrs Kate Johoson is seriously ill in bed with nervous prostration. Born Dec 17 to Gov Jackson and wife a daughter. Special Christmas services will be given by the Presbyterian Sunday school Saturday evening and by the Methodist Sunday school Sunday evening. A splendid program will be rendered by each school and the children will be treated with unusual liberality. Congress was well represented at the conclusion of the coroner's inquest in the West Salem baby farm case Friday. Dr Sullivan is universally commended for his earnest and entire efforts to unravel this peculiar case.
Dec 19 notes attendees from Jeromeville and Wooster visiting local families. Lions describe Parker Concert Co exhibition at Methodist church and plans for a Christmas tree event at the Lutheran church. Alexis Concert Company slated for January 22 at the Lutheran church with regional visitors.
A jumble of social chatter from Reston and Albion Michigan pieces together visits, family gatherings, holiday planning, and local remarks. The text mentions M Salliger, B G Mellen, Harry Hower, and Santa Claus, plus remarks on electric shocks, life insurance, and a Framers Institute meeting at Town Hall.
Golden Corners reports the death of Mrs Jenate Johieon on Jin Tillesey night at her mother Mrs Calvin Armstrong's home. She leaves a husband and children and was described as a faithful mother. A note of thanks from Mr dobasin accompanies the obituary. The piece also mentions the death of one of Mr and Mrs Hemperly's grandchildren and offers condolences for the bereavement.
John Howmah visits with sons and friends in Congress to arrange a wife and shares gifts for his return while his party omits details. Mrs Lucetta Wasson recovers from a 40 month illness and Christmas plans unfold at United Brethren church December 23. Ella Spitler remains gravely ill with grip, affecting bowels and health. her mother is Dr Lebr.
Miss Lottie Reese visited Irianus in Barberton. Prof Jacot hosted his brother last week. Mr King of Orrville will organize a vocal class next week. Mr and Mrs Becker of Wooster visited Dennis and wife. Lsetingder, a highly respected lady of Canaan Bond, passed away last Wednesday. funeral by Rev Creston. she leaves husband, daughter, four sons and many relatives. Mrs D Woltemyer of Madisonburg and Mrs Evy Hoff of near Smithville hosted Friday at Mrs Scott’s home. Teachers Institute Saturday attracted fewer attendees. topics included Civil Government with Prof Hetchel. Christmas sermon by Rev Glenn next Sunday at 11. “Thos Promeious Messiah” featured at school Saturday evening with Christmas trees. David Kintner of Burbank visited Saturday. Mrs Thos Russell improving. Lutheran Sunday school will hold Christmas service Sunday evening. Methodist school Saturday evening. For furniture bargains call Market Phon e on Wals.
A household iron exploded at 17 North Market street, blowing a dining room door from its hinges and smashing jars in the pantry. Mrs Frick assisted with ironing when the device set off, stunning Chasy Frick and sending debris across the room. No one was injured. a plumber had recently warned of such devices.
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