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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
2
A concert at the Methodist church tonight aims to aid those harmed by the Wooster explosion. Widows and fatherless children need support. tickets cost 25 cents and proceeds go to relief efforts. If you cannot attend, buying a ticket still helps the needy.
The piece urges readers to consider those in need during Christmas and to brighten others' lives. It frames Christmas as a time for humanity to soften and for people to help those in worse circumstances, promising shared joy if everyone participates.
The Pennsylvania company raised dividends to 4 percent semi annually signaling strong outlooks for Lehigh Valley, Newark, and Reading roads. A charity concert for Monongahela sufferers drew low paid admissions, reflecting limited local interest. A Chicago divorce case affirmed fathers’ night duties with infants. A cryptic note mentions Andrew Carnegie’s potential $24 million donation and Democratic convention preparations in Denver. Santa Clara reports Santa is just out for Christmas.
In addressing a unclear agenda the city outlines a plan to locate a facility in an undefined town. The note hints at possible funding and the existence of vacant sites in Wooster where the project might be placed. Further details and official terms are not provided in the fragment.
A fragmented, period voice contemplates Christmas generosity and social connections. It notes a Bellefontaine resident dying at 106, questions tobacco or alcohol causes, and jokes about shoplifting lore and collar button trusts amid festive musings and reform thoughts.
Rojesvensky believes the Japanese navy appears more powerful, but Kojesvensky has only had a chance to assess the Japanese fleet so far.
Observer notes that the Senate lacks formal order and that many people would need large sums to work in the mines, implying a critique of governance and labor incentives in current times.
A quirky note describes St. Lonia with a vast dad figure while Wooster fantasizes about a Ten Thousand club achieving a modest toy membership milestone. The playful civic humor highlights local pride and small ambition.
A stranger found at the Millersburg Orrville and Wooster Telephone Co depot reported a break in, with $545 stolen. Karl Snider of Cleveland was detained by Chief Lerner after providing a doubtful tale and claiming he would repay the money to avoid his mother finding out.
Smithville frail winter scene reports slippery roads and a child’s fall on ice. Multiple locals attend services, entertainments, and visits as Christmas events approach. Jacob Lotz, long-standing Smithville resident and patent medicine pioneer, dies at ninety, leaving three children and several grandchildren. Funeral to be held Monday.
The remark suggests that what counts as the year’s shortest Cage appears among the longest to lesser readers. The commentary implies the small writers to Santa Claus seem to desire the earth, reflecting a paradox in perception.
John McSweeney received a telegram from Charles W Scovel of Pittsburg dated New York saying his father Rev F Scovel DD replied from Berlin via cable confirming Dr Scovel was knocked down by an automobile but had a happy escape with no injury.
Local residents and visitors are entertained at homes across Applecreek and Canton area. The event list includes Mise Cellie Mosier of Tiffin, Mrs Flohr and Mrs S J Flohr sisters, Prof and Mrs C W Cloose hosting, and Anna Lett visiting from Canton. The Applecreek lecture series resumed with Rev A S Johnston presenting Elements That Makes for Success at the Presbyterian church. The talk drew strong attention and laughter, praised as instructive and entertaining for old and young.
Mt Eaton December reports health good with only two funerals recently. Louis Haag lost a $200 horse last night. Royden Schlafly and bride from Columbus arrive to visit groom’s parents S A Schlafly. Rev H Hastings goods moved to Wooster. Hastings to retire at Hayesville. Miss Roth Graber of Applecreek and Grace Trilby Gable of West Lebanon attend literary event with aunt Mrs C E H Thompson. Perry Tracy of Maysville and Floyd drill a well for A N Roth, 92 feet deep, casing and pump to be installed. Roth offers free water to friends.
Fragmented notes from December describe families visiting in Sharon Pennsylvania and Akron Ohio including Rev Horace McKinney and Dr Hollingsworth. It mentions holiday meals, skating on cold ice, memories of Santa, hat trims sales, and light political jests about Taft Teddy Roosevelt and a rising consumer mood.
On Bank street neighbors held a surprise party for Stanford and wife at their new home. Christman exercises planned at the Methodist church. A Christmas Eve entertainment set for Congregational church. A horse and wagon were struck by an engine near the B and O depot injuring one horse and killing another. Next show at Lodi Opera House is A Royal Slave.
The article promotes Mi-O-Ni stomach tablets claiming indigestion stems from weak stomach muscles and poor gastric juice flow. It asserts Mi-O-Na strengthens muscles and boosts digestion, promising cure with a 50 cent box and a money-back guarantee if not effective.
A fragmentary item notes a standings revival at meetings in West Uanaga with references to trips and local business activity. readable names and places are unclear, but an event link to Pittsburgh and local figures appears amid garbled text.
A small Christmas tree centerpiece at M R Limb’s Saturday gathering for Misa Lillian Fredrick caught fire. Sparks burned the tablecloth a large hole, while guests watched as presents on the tree were involved. No other damage reported.
Fredericksburg reports the sixth annual Ne cana club banquet held December 10 at the Armstrong home. Twenty five members invited guests, with Long orchestra providing music. A welcome from president Mrs J Q Richards, a response by Rev Orites, readings by several members, and a two course lunch followed a short program.
Overton notes include a Christmas presentation by the A B Sunday School for scholars, visitors from Williams County Mary Fix and Zora, and Blanche Fetzer from Wooster staying with her parents Jonathon Fetzer and Catharine Carroll travels to Cleveland for holidays. Revival plans at Bethel church are mentioned along with Henry Raudebaugh recovering from a burn at B U O U and Elsie Smith recovering from appendicitis. An oyster supper at the B church Saturday night drew a good crowd.
Louis Ackerman sold the Auditorium Moving Picture theatre to Arthur Keister and Ralph Smith on Saturday evening. The new owners assumed control on Wednesday. Keister will continue in the bakery business.
Orenzi D Cornell filed a divorce petition in Common Pleas Court of Pinasinné County Ohio, case No. 23191, alleging Stella V Cornell’s willful neglect of duty and absence for over three years. Hearing scheduled for February 1908.
Woolster market summary reports grain and stock prices by wire. Wheat December 97 3/4 May 1.05 Corn December 57 3/4 May 67 1/2 Oats December 48 1/2 May 63 4/4 Butter per pound 30? eggs per dozen 90? lard 22 chickens 8 per pound. Grain prices include flour barrel 5.00 to 5.50 rye 50c corn 65c barley 45c timothy seed 2 Clover seed 9 to 9.50 hay 16 to 18 salt per barrel 1.10 bran 1.25 middlings 1.30 wool unwashed medium 27 to 28 fine 2c.
A compact compilation of livestock prices across multiple markets with named cities like EAST BUFFALO PITTSBURGH CLEVELAND CINCINNATI and TOLEDO. Includes steers cows heifers bulls calves sheep lambs hogs and wheat corn oats rye and clover seed prices with per head or per bushel figures and bid ranges.
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