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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
2
A ruling by the justice department stops weekly newspapers from sending papers to subscribers owing a year or more after April 1. A few subscribers owe the Weekly Republican over a year and are urged to pay by April 1 to restore good relations and avoid further action.
In Wooster discussions reveal plans for annual pool road gatherings and community concerns about logistics, financing, and safety. Citizens debate event timing, volunteer roles, and potential impact on nearby streets, with emphasis on weather, traffic, and local oversight.
Train service on the Baltimore and Ohio Wooster branch halted by Saturday's high waters. Washouts and damaged lines require repair work before service resumes, with officials unclear on when trains will run again. Ground conditions and weather are delaying restoration efforts.
Ait the winter week in Media featured Edward Bixter visiting Frank Schuf in Shreve and Min Scott family time. Community teachers invited locals to Friday activities with sewing crafts and a planned Saturday gathering amid favorable weather.
The drama group presents two works on Saturday evening February 22 at the community theater. Audiences are invited to a varied program including The Haunted Million and Lele Je Fidelity, with tickets available at the box office.
House Republicans anxious to craft a unified tax and financial bill as the conference on banks begins. The group seeks a consensus on Fowler bill or an alternate measure, while party leaders push for a timely House passage despite internal splits. Camden, NJ reports a separate catastrophic event: a paint plant explosion causing eight nearby homes to be destroyed and injuries to several workers.
In Kentucky on February 18, the grand jury returned an indictment charging Beech Hargis with the willful murder of his father, Judge Hargis. The case centers on allegations of asoning and criminal intent as the court prepares for further proceedings.
City officials and brick works interests debated a new paving ordinance Tuesday with public concern voiced. The mayor said he would sign the measure Tuesday if the council failed to approve it, noting pressure from supporters and opponents.
In Smithville Saitoville on February 18 residents discuss a new piano for the high school room. The Washington birthday celebration is planned for Friday February 21 with Mrs. Daniel Winger receiving guests at the old homestead church. Various local families host visitors, attend sermons, sell goods, and note illnesses and travels across Wayne county communities.
Earl Snyder, jailed for breaking into a tele phone money box at the Pennsylvania depot, was released Tuesday afternoon after offering to leave the city upon sentence completion. He boarded the 2:15 limited to Cleveland following an Audits letter and Sheriff Caskey arranging the departure.
Dwight Welty of Cleveland visits his father Carey Welty in Albany New York before assuming assistant manager duties at a rival 5 and 10 cent store. Welty, previously with Kresge in Cleveland, is noted as a rising younger executive in retail. He departed Tuesday to begin the Albany assignment.
Feb 19-8 report notes Seblafly Harris recovering to return to work after a business trip to Cleveland. Miss Mary Jeanvuoine 45 and others show grip and sickness. Charles Villard buys Curint Fellow property, Frank Cabut rents to a timberman from near Masaill. Amos Janndervein rents late Ann Graber’s farm. two other properties may change hands by early April. Sannel Yoder of Lopeka and Miex Einstittie Harold wed Feb 9. CH Fuiekinger, 74, gravely ill with throat cancer. Dr. Clark reports widespread illness. Fancyrk club held Valentine social at TB Thompson’s. Clarence Blowser buried here. Mrs Shallenberger buried from Wooster. Subscribe to The Republican.
Congress Febuv Rev Alexander officiated at a Barvard wedding Saturday evening Ret 22 will preach at Presbyte dat chutlb Sunday morning Linna Brown and Hell Caxoptelt attended funeral services at Bar Whitaker Akroo Sunday The American Literary Society of Congress held a school event at town hall Saturday evening, orchestra provided music The village was visited by a delegation and many cellars were Haale The intermediate and primary departments held exhibitions Friday The Congress Lasetall club organized a plan for 1908 officers: J A Quiver president Simon field manager, Martin captain The host will be much the same as last year.
Smoeser attends teary duty in Cleveland United States. Misk Fay Welster and Mane Hins are first victims, both recovering. Clark Webster and Mrs E R Lory of Patraborg, Pa spent days at home with parents before returning. Harvey Imminerman, Erie railroad worker at Creston, visited friends in Reedsburg. J A Statler ill for several days. Rev Simons of Akron preached at Lutheran church to a good crowd. Sherman Austin nearly drowned last Sunday crossing from Frank toward Anas Urbans. horse forced through deep frozen water.
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