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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
3
Market summary received today shows Wheat with 101 percent for December and 106 percent for May. Corn December 57.36, May unspecified. Oats May 51 percent.
The listing shows varied prices for eggs, lard, and grains, with oats at 45c and corn at 60c per unit, flour per barrel retailing around 75c, hay and wool prices noted, plus livestock bids for calves, sheep, lambs, yearlings, and various shipping and packing costs. Also includes cattle and hog categories with per-head prices and commodity notes from Chicago.
Dr W Z Bennett a leading Wooster University professor, went to Cleveland for possible surgery after X ray work injured his sternum months ago. Doctors warned the bone might be dead and required immediate removal. Wooster friends hope for his speedy recovery from the insidious X ray effects.
George Foltz has been awarded the plastering contract for the Né American House in Creston. The town enjoys Christmas spirit as Central Sun notes shine on the season and local outlook improves with holiday cheer.
Mrs. R. M. Cockrell, aged 88, marked her birthday December 16 at her north of village home with family. Attendees included T W Cockrell Sarah Aukermann of Cleveland, L C Stratton of Albany Oregon, Theresa Kintner of Salem Ohio, Mason Cockrell, Jess Cockrell in Portland, and Jennie Hoes caring for the celebrant. Messages of joy mixed with memory of Mary Starr and Albert, while a new piano arrived for the U B church and school fire escapes were added.
The Wooster post office lists uncalled for letters and locals share Christmas wishes. News from North Chester notes visits, health updates, a funeral in the new Reformed church, and charity for children at the home with Santa Claus preparations and hopeful gifts for forty two boys and girls.
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