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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
6
Market summary from Wooster exchange shows Wheat May 854 July 60 3 4? Corn 60? oats May 13? July 1086 Butter 24 per lb eggs 24 per dozen 24 chickens 8 per lb potatoes 55c Grain prices list Wheat 9c flour 5.00 to 5.50 rye 55c oats 50c corn 55c barley 45c timothy seed 2 clover seed 9 to 9.50 hay 10 to 11 salt per barrel 1.10 bran 1.25 middlings 1.30 wool unwashed medium 27 to 28c fine 28c
East Buffalo and other cities report cattle prices for export and shipping steers, butchers cattle, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, and milking stock. Sheep, lambs, hogs, and mixed classes show varied values. Chicago, Pittsburg, Cincinnati listings mirror regional demand with No. 2 red wheat and corn quotes noted.
Mt Eaton reports include Robert Reel and Adolph Fey laid up with grip. a mumps case in little Kunsell Roth. Alfred Mathey badly injured by a logging accident with two broken legs. Philip Roth and family return from Pittsburgh, Va. others mentioned dealing with illness, travel, and local happenings in Holmes County.
The Creston item surveys local matters including pressure for new street laws, a push for constitutional change, and enforcement of Prescot statutes. It praises Wayne county court for the Tugart case decision, notes a divorce case, and describes council plans to replace the current structure with a modern group plan building on Main Street.
NEW PITTSBURG Feb 12 Jay Violey and wife of Ashland counts visited town one day last week Clyde Rotory of West Salem spent a day with relatives Norton of Manorstead spent several days of the first week with his parents Mr and Mrs A J Norton Finlay and wife spent Sundays with the family of Dw Swalegend near West Salem H B Gebhart and wife were visitors at Blue River Valley last Sabbath B F Marks and wife spent Friday last week with Charley Keister and wife in Plain township John Faddig and wife of Rowe called on Mrs Elizabeth Eberhart Sabbath afternoon Mrs Bernice Premner returned home from Reedsburg last Sabbath Mrs Dolhe Kaufman and two daughters and Alfred Van Ziel of Reedsburg spent the Sabbath with Solomon Premers family M V Ocker and daughter Vera spent the Sabbath at West Salem Mra AG Jackson is able to be around again while Lance is improving Dantry L Z Hiner and wife spent the Sabbath with Grandmother Rice.
Foreclosure sale under an order of sale issued by the court will occur at the south door of the Wayne County Court House in Wooster on a Saturday in March. lands described include two townships Franklin and Salt Creek, parts of sections 24 and 1h, totaling about 87 acres with coal and clay rights, appurtenances to the coal company property. Attorneys Hammond Taylor Smyser Weygands Weisner and partners represent.
Smithville news from February reports sleighing parties at hotels and a large party of ladies visiting Mr. J Ro Aartziar. The piece notes preachers accompanying the visit, a careful celebration and wishes for another 50 years, plus a string of local residents and visitors, weather reflections, and assorted community chatter including health, moves, and travel.
An obituary notice recounts the death of Abrabawisp a longtime resident of Miltua township born July 9 1831 and died February 1 after a lingering illness. He was the eldest son of Jacob Wish and Fancy (Shbépk) Wish, married Mary Wight in 1853, and built many bank barns and houses in northern Wayne and southern Medina counties. Surviving children include J B Gish W A Gish and Mrs. James Gatehouse with several siblings listed. Also mentioned is Malinda Smedley born 1418 who died February 7 1908 at age 89 years. she moved to Wayne county in 1918, married John Smeeley, and left eight children, 23 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. The notices note various religious affiliations, family bereavements, and pallbearers at burial.
Clarence Nolin of Nolin and Son led twenty two young ladies and escort to Shreve in a four horse wagon when a sledding mishap near a culvert caused a wagon to overturn. All survived with scratches and minor injuries. the party returned to the village by morning train. blame not placed on Nolin, accident deemed unavoidable.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Missouri political fight over selecting a campaign chairman. It cites voting blocs, party lines, and references to Williams, Bryan, and West, with debate over minority readership and southern emphasis. The garbled lines reveal a contentious, partisan process shaping a chairman choice.
WT of Barbrton spent last weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Armert ing Miss Alwira Lewis bound for Cleveland for an indefinite period. One of many slot loaja visited A T Kilgore and family south of town. A C Sackeer and son Homer spent last Friday in Wooster. Mrs Sarah Bond returned home after weeks in Cleveland Columbus and Wooster. Mrs Laura Walters of Cleveland spent the past week with her parents here. Miss Minnie Richards home from Akron briefly. Dr Long entertained his brother and wife from Massillon over Sabbath. Misses Mary Mitchell and Myrtle Core of Apple Creek visited the formers mother here. Mr and Mrs George Denham of Wooster passed through last Saturday. Miss Vanyard of Medina spent Monday with cousin Mrs Clarence Richards. Mrs Clarence Shadel went to Orrville last Sunday and stayed several days.
On February 12 revival meetings started at the Evangelical church on Monday night. Miss Jennie Jarvis has gone to Wooster hospital for an operation. Capt Martin and wife visited James Fishburn and wife Sunday. Laura Jarvis from near Roweborg and Mrs Crowe and daughter from Londonville stayed with their mother, Mrs Jarvis, over the weekend. Mrs Harry Kinodall of Akron cares for Mrs T W Kendall who is slowly improving. Several others are sick, with Mrs Gessling, David Westrick, and Mrs Rastetter reported improving. Mrs Lee Rastetter has returned to her husband after weeks apart. Miss Sarah and Mary McAnaney spent Sunday afternoon with J H Rittenhouse and family.
Wooster friends report the death of Mrs. Martin J. Bender of Sandusky occurring early Sunday. Her husband is a brother of Mrs. A. J. Fredrick of Wooster and Rev C F Johnson of the Seventh-day church. The funeral sermon will be preached in Sandusky on Tuesday at the Baptist church.
Sermons, league talk, and church votes mark this Jefferson page. Revival meetings begin at Evangelical church with Rev Stull and Fred Zimmerman present. Funeral of a 75 year old man and multiple small social visits are noted alongside local schooling events, family news, and a planned sawmill move for a new barn on the Bivish farm.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Smygeref and Smyser in a city leadership context. Mentions a president and a Glinden appointment in Uricharteard Peunieor care. Confusing words and garbled names appear, with scattered phrases about roles and dates.
The text records a funeral and memorial service at Bethel Church for a respected widow and community member, with mentions of family, church roles, and local observances. It notes attendance by relatives and neighbors and references a graveside or post-service gathering in the local area.
Fragmentary OCR notes record social visits and events around Shreve, listing names such as Bennell and Nargha, churches events at Metheny church, and a revival meeting. Mentions include outings to Cleveland, a fire incident in Londonville, and a local prayer gathering. Names, dates, and places are scattered with unclear formatting.
A dubious claim promotes Mio ue Stoma tablets as a cure for stomach distress and indigestion. It touts preventive doses, promises bloodless relief, and asserts lasting effects with little side impact. The ad claims cures by S. H. Boyd & Co, offering 60 cent boxes with a refund if not effective.
A county session announces a February 15 meeting to discuss Good Roads compliance under act 14480. The notice lists participants and agenda items focusing on road repairs, budgeting, and local road improvements, with officials urging attendance and noting reports from township committees.
Miss Martha W Sprague of Wooster passed away very suddenly Sunday night at home after a brief illness. She was about 60 years old and survived by her sister Mrs A H Minow. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wooster.
A fragment from a Wooster paper urges citizens to support a funding drive for a local educational cause. It appeals to readers to unite, noting the need to meet an emergency with affordable oil improvements and to prevent disruption to schooling, while praising community effort and the broader benefit to the state.
Advertised Letter List No 6 includes many names and addresses from Wooster and nearby towns. The piece lists residents such as Patton, Dell Gill, Joskas Junegaon, J Jacobs, Will Spree Herrera, and Marie Watts, with local notices about family visits, church events, and community happenings in Alliance, West Salem, and Reeds.
A chaotic wedding tale unfolds on Liberty Street as a bride and groom attend a parade of guests. Shopkeepers and onlookers laugh at a toppled baby carriage and a box holding the child. The crowd's joking refrain centers on a curious phrase painted on the box. The tale blends humor with street scenes and a sense of local bustle.
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