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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
4
A fragmentary 1900s style column jabs at post holiday trends, politics, and public figures. Observations touch on Congress adjournment, Mormonism education, social events, copper stock prices, and a mock court case involving Mrs Chadwick. Mentions Leiter girls marriage and local humor about prohibition voting.
The prosecu tions to follow are expected to reveal how some county dealing corporations sought to do business. The forthcoming material should be interesting reading and give taxpayers food for thought about county costs even when fairs are conducted to high standards.
The Wooster Republican reflects on six and a half years of leadership, noting steady growth since taking charge and nearing a daily circulation of 1500 by late 1904. The paper credits local support and prior pioneers for the expansion and praises Wooster readers for appreciating their efforts.
In a surreal exchange the president of the board of trade reports Santa spoke in a dream urging relocation to a manufacturer and promising a future hire. Rev Neskirk and Bra Nouwick feature in a chaotic scene with a red purse, a large candy stick, and a local newspaper letter noting the event.
Letter List No 52 lists letters returned uncalled for at the post office with names including Frank Cox J Ets worth George Honeostipe B Leahy POTD deamtre CAD Leper Scott McCoy JOM Baker and addresses at 833 Weeat Henry St Wooster Onde.
The Wooster Daily Republican issue described as a Carmtilla Christmas number features eight pages of news and a four page color cover with ads. Roosevelt’s and Parker’s referenced politics stir debate as the town’s Christmas business grows despite financial reverses at the Wooster National Bank and local mis- indictments affecting public offices.
A late Friday gathering in Sterling under the Mamie choral program drew few attendees due to bad weather. The piece notes criticism of local leaders and investment plans tied to a proposed hall, while reflecting on President Beckwith and Mrs. Chadwick amid discussions of public benefit and speculation.
Misses Laela Arabell Regina and Tillie Barnes spend the week with their mother The concert at United Presbyterian church next Friday night features the high school The Century club plans a musical at Miss Grace Spencer’s home Miss Raynis Barnes and Mr Kays Jor visit their parents in Columbus Weddings rumors circulate as locals share holiday updates Mrsa Monroe and Laura Leeper return home from Akron Miss Ora Redett visits during vacation Danham of Wooster in town for the holidays
Kiward and Thanas Hille of Chicago are guests at the home of Dr and Mrs A Halls. Mrs Henrietta Davidson of Mauver Ottav e spends the holiday with relatives. Geun of Haren and J T Ghun of Findlay visit their families. Gail Cameron of Lakefork, a student here five years ago, planned to finish electrical engineering next spring at OLSU. Werner of Frederick was seen in the city Monday. Rev S W Douglas of East Bowman visits Allegheny friends. Dr Q A Hills preached a sermon for children and growth. Seelye at the Plats nos hosts a gathering. Potato harvest notes and various university social visits are mentioned.
Local officials report a heat wave impacting the Applecreek area and the MPot power plant. Crew measures output and monitors cooling systems as residents brace for higher temperatures this week.
Christmas greetings from Applecreek residents mingle with farm transfers and school events. Names include Guy Moore Karl Ober Jennie Langell Mrs William Hoffman Roy Akron Mrs John Stair Suffield Ada Miss Eva Wyra Barberton Misses Sarah Santechie Wiha Brice Orrville Ancel Mearig Clinton Fred Nussbaum Carmell university and more. The community shares holiday visits, church services, and a school program with an artist appearance, gifts for children, and weather-related attendance impacts.
Desires to express gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and burial of mother Christina Short. Signed by children John Short, Mrs. A O Smith, Mina Short, Albert A Bhork, and the widow Wor- woes to- the pea.
The Given Post memorial services were held Sunday at 2 o clock in AR hall with veterans and families present. Died this year were J Geitpey Speers McClarran Dr A H Hunt John Fummer and Samuel Moses. Various speakers offered brief tributes and the post choir sang, Captain Woo Beebe presiding.
Saturday events in Ashland and nearby areas include marriages and engagements. Details note Squire Bo Boong and Miss Qin Harper wed by Rev J M Lockhart at a Baptist church. Harry Taylor and wife observe ties. Christine Hiewaston and Oscar Hangewin wed in Canton adjacent areas.
Christmas visitors fill Wooster households with gatherings across multiple families. Renee Edouard Latimer of Barberton stayed at home visiting his mother while H. P. Starstatter of Chicago dined with his parents in Weat Wooster. Relph Warner from Case School in Cleveland returned home for the break. Elwer Gault and wife of Akron joined relatives here. Mr and Mrs Q E Patton and Miss Mila Branstetter of Barberton vacationed with A Branstetter family. Mart Mellinger of Pittsburg remains noted as a bachelor. A. Blough of Goshen and family spend days with Mrs Fred Figert on East North street. John Hartman and Miss Anna Hartman of Cleveland visited Frank Maize in Beall avenue. Keim family from Alliance and Harvey Keim of Akron joined J M Keim for Christmas.
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