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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1906
Page
7
A February issue covers births, civil service exams, lodge installations, and community notes. It notes a new baby born to Samuel Ross and wife in Plain township, mentions a rural letter carrier exam date, and lists West Salem residents returning from Albuquerque for health reasons. Also included are lodge officer installations, March meeting reminders, and a health column endorsing Scott’s Emulsion for colds in children.
A resident horse dispute unfolds as Clay Hettinger accuses William Deffenbachy of selling his horse and buggy. Chief Leiner orders return of the rig after Deffenbachy presents a contested purchase tale. The owner asserts rightful possession and questions the buyer’s claims amid witness confusion.
A violent inmate at Calm prison attacked a fellow prisoner during work, fracturing a skull and leading to a fatal injury. The assailant, Franc Velle, already serving five years for multiple counts, faces murder charges as guards report the incident. Crane, the injured man, died after the attack and the murderer, Merk, fled but was later captured to face trial. The scene drew attention to penitentiary security and the two men’ s backgrounds are noted, including prior offenses.
City Council met Monday evening with all members present. President Weiser presided. Minutes approved with errors noted. Discussion covered Hincah Street improvements, new crossings, and cost sharing for a water connection. Mr Curry’s nonpayment issue tied to funds. auditor faced strict instruction to pay from available labor and material funds. An ordinance for legal advertising payments to local papers proceeded under suspension of rules.
Auditor J. Go Mimer opened bids at noon for North Buckeye street paving bonds totaling 800000 Live pel unt bonos. Premiums were submitted by Cincinnati firms Beet & Harst and others, including Huwen Willer Co Cleveland and Brighton National Bank Cincinnati. Several investors from Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus announced bids and payments in advance. bids totaled about 36000 with multiple firms listed and a range of premium amounts reported.
Fragmented OCR shows a list of names and places for special jurors to report to Orville on a specific date. The text includes names such as Corrie Cork theerdliant See of Armates and many others associated with Clinton, Wooster, and East Union areas. A stray ad for Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar appears amid the juror notes.
On a bitter winter morning in 1998 Wooster residents logged record low readings for thermometers across the town. Instruments ranged from 12 below to 4 below, with observers noting 15 below on a porch gear and locals predicting further cold into the day.
A gathering of track and baseball officials and athletes was held in the gym. Coach St John urged earnest work and discussed potential track meets with Kenyon and Wesleyan. Officials touched on practice plans and team prospects for the spring, with arrangements for a light workout and tentative schedules mentioned.
The Freedianacfature plans remodelling to add a new department for ladies clothing and furnishings. Mrs Cora Smith will head the furnishing department and Mrs Ida Klinger will lead the ladies clothing section, with plans to offer ready to wear women's goods and expand into gentlemens clothing. The store will showcase new cabinets and a refreshed front, aiming for a polished appearance and improved display.
Considerable surprise swept Canton Orrville Marsillon and Newark on Monday when Bloomys clothing stores unexpectedly closed. Shoppers faced sudden removals from front displays and limited access to inventory as lines formed outside emptied premises. Local officials were notified, and employees began processing layoffs with refunds for unopened merchandise promised.
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