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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
4
The region faces uncertain forecasts with a chance of rain and possible snow. Merchants fear a weak turnout for holiday sales as forecasters hedge bets, noting rain tonight and a cold, unsettled Tuesday in southern Ohio.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a preventive and cure for catarrhal trouble. It urges early use to prevent infection spreading to the throat and bronchial tubes, promises relief from offensive breath and nasal discharge, and offers a full refund if the remedy fails, noting a complete outfit costs one dollar.
Washington officials debate the plan with no decision yet. Admiral Frans and Admiral Mvang suggest only a squadron may proceed through the Suez canal next summer or fall, conflicting views from the president and Navy Department officials.
The vast armada of 13000 officers and men will drop anchor at Port of Spain Trinidad to begin the Pacific voyage. Festivities and feasting await on ship and shore as five days of entertainment and improved rations are planned before the fleet resumes its long voyage.
The New York millionaire reportedly will make Chicago his home for at least six months annually. He remains a director of the Illinois Central. associates say he is determined. Steel mills will close for holiday week with resumption planned Jan 1. about 3,000 workers affected.
A printer traveling to Orrville was assaulted by three men on a Wheeling and Lake Erie freight near Burton City. They demanded cash, bit him, stole $2.80 and a watch, then threw him from a moving boxcar. He drifted unconscious until rescued by Peter Hoover and companions, who helped him reach Alliance and catch a morning train.
The Century club will convene this evening at the residence of J. K Shellenberger to discuss a topic titled Sleep with Dr L A Yorum presenting the subject before departure for his destination.
A packed social scene from last Friday at Mr and Mrs Benjamin Jone s home with Jerry Johnson Harvey Johnson Elizaeth Kirkendall Harvey Garn and others joining in a jovial family gathering and a generous Christmas feast. A Saturday luncheon hosted by Mrs Limb honored Miss Lillian Fredrick with about thirty young ladies, festive decorations, a snowy long table and gifts. A quiet Saturday wedding saw Izra D Johnson of Schmuck Bevington and Laura E Bricker wed by Rev Scott Hershey. News also covers Miss Carolina Limb now Mrs Castles Small of Selma Alabama, the Boyd school students Christmas program where teacher Olive Bowers received a gold watch and fob as a gift, and the United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meeting with talks on Islam and Sudan plus a thank-you for a gift from the Welty estate.
I N Kinney, George Plumer Jr., Will Kinney and many others return home for the holiday vacation. Families and friends from Pittsburg to Cleveland, Duluth, Ann Arbor, Salem, Bristolville, and greater Ohio gather at local homes, hotels, and family residences for festive visits and travel plans.
Mrs. Henry Rickabaugh of near Blackleyville slipped on a snow covered sidewalk Saturday afternoon while going to the tail box. She sustained a broken right hip and received medical attention from Dr. Yoder. She is resting as pain eases with treatment.
Joseph Uinlesperger a lifelong resident of Wayne county died Sunday at the home of a son in law near Orrville aged 70 years 7 months He left a son and two daughters In a separate obituary funeral services for Earl Johnson son of Charles Johnson and wife near Cedar Valley were held Sunday morning at Bethel church Overton with Rev W S Hoeslin and Rev BE Hartman officiating Numerous floral tributes and pallbearers Barnard Kopp Lloyd Herman Earl Barry Harry Mowery Floyd Uhler
Christmas Eve program at Lutherage Church begins 7:30 PM featuring primary and intermediate Sunday school students. Performances include The Birthday of Jesus, Echo of the Bell, Grandmas Christmas, Serving the King and Hello Santa with solos by Lucile Lawrence Irene Thompson Clifford Green Willig Bryson Pauline Gerlach Russel Kurtz Rober Kins Carl Berger and more. Twenty two children participate across choirs and duets.
Hazel claims to treat piles burns and sores using carbolized witch hazel. Product packaging and promotional text emphasize soothing effects and antiseptic properties, citing relief from irritation and discomfort.
Mrs Sarah J Tracy relative of Janes Tracy died Sunday at her home west of the city after a brief illness with a complication of diseases. She was 59 years 1 month and 25 days old. Funeral services will be at 10:30 Tuesday conducted by Rev A M Bird of Barberton assisted by Rev Jg K BheNenverger from the house. Interment will be at Applecreek.
Jacob Fry of Applecreek filed for divorce from Martha Bry on Monday alleging willful absence. Married in August 1881 the couple have seven children, five of whom are minors. Attorney for Fry is Hyman Critchnald.
In a domestic dilemma Mrs Botsford seeks a temporary cook or chef for holiday guests including cousin Edward and his fiancée arriving tomorrow. A pragmatic solution considers a versatile cook who can also handle art work and household duties, while concerns about timing and availability loom as a two day job is discussed. Meanwhile terse dispatches note Goldfield troops and Iran’s shah yield to constitutionalists as a Georgia train wreck claims engineers and injures crew.
A collection for Monongah sufferers in the Presbyterian church totaled 16.85 dollars. A car carrying 16 and 18 inch red cedar shingles arrived from Tre D. C. Curry Lumber Co. A baby buggy was stolen from Pittsburg Avenue by an Italian woman and recovered by Chief Leiner after the suspect claimed it was lost. Knights Templar gather in Wooster on Christmas morning to honor Grand Master Henry Warren Rogge. Revival meetings at Madisonburg by Rev. W. A. Hevlow draw strong interest with sermons on sin and Bible doctrine and plans for improved music and organ. Several passengers on the first car Monday morning walked from Wintera crossing to the city after the car derailed, taking over an hour to re-rail.
Ada’s wit shines in a new three act farce presented at Bank of Laughter with Ezra Kendall in The Land of Dollars Tuesday night. Kendall as Ben Gridley delivers fishing gags and lines about hotel chaos and godlike aims, drawing quick laughs from the audience with sharp one liners.
The Methodist Church held Christmas programs with processionals anthems solos carols and hymns across Sunday services. Due to severe weather the Sunday evening program will be repeated on the last Sunday of the year. The pastor will lead a memorial service the next morning for nine members who died in the year with names read and charges given while the choir offers special music.
The Worcester post office advertises uncalled letters in list No 51. Gentlemen include Wm Darling, John Je Fick, H Houser, Dr WA Hobbs, O G Knott, Michael Minlighan, A R Mitchell, Wm Fox, and Mrs J W Thomas. Ladies include Mrs L B Frick and several Misses. Several entries appear garbled or misspelled in the partial roster.
The Methodist church will observe Christmas exercises Wednesday evening at seven. Friends of the children will assist to ensure all children participate. A complete program will be published on Tuesday.
A garbled OCR fragment lists several individuals with surnames and towns, including Applecheek Wooster Cleveland and Wooste. The readable bits show names like Dinah Am, John, Sipll, Elien Mey, Thos, F. Bwith, and Elienrao Lazaro alongside locations. The text appears to be a social or legal notice with multiple persons and places partially captured.
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