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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
8
Monday highlights include Eugene de Ochoa presenting a Mexican overcoat at the university museum and a wreck train incident near Willbrook coal chute. Other notes cover a Jailed mayoral fine, a horse sale at Luce & Armstrong, a lively livery stock sale, rifle shooting at the Armory, Younger's Orchestra concert, and a bustling court and school calendar with various relocations and injuries.
Chas W. Moore a machinist of Ford City Pennsylvania suffered severe burns on his hand from an electrical furnace. He used Buckten's Arnica Salve with a rapid healing result described as quick and perfect. Advertises 25 cents at Laubach and Boyd's druggists.
Obituary for David Storer veteran of the rebellion who died at his home on South Grant Street from Brights disease after a long illness. He served in Maryland in 1831 and later ran a Queensware shop near Pohhe Square. Survived by wife and one daughter. Funeral Monday at 1:30 conducted by Grand Army and Rex J J Excell with Keitfer Circle and Ladies of the Grand Army attending.
Jesse W Bein veteran of the sixth Regiment O V I plans a United Spanish War Veterans camp here with Comrade King announcing enough members for a camp under thirty. About 115 camps nationwide have joined the organization, which promotes welfare for veterans of the Spanish American War, the Philippine Insurrection, or the Chinese Expedition and teaches citizenship and patriotism.
The first Sunday afternoon concert by Young's Orchestra at the Armory drew a good audience with extra chairs filled and regular seating occupied. The performance showed months of rehearsal with vigorous applauses and multiple encores. Director Schraeder led the ensemble to acclaim, described as among the best in recent years for a local organization. The next concert will feature a vocalist of notable standing, promising a strong program.
A theft report from a resident living one mile south of New Pittsburg states between 4 and 6 Saturday unknown burglars entered the home and stole a bundle of 1200 toe notes given by buyers at a sale held Tuesday last. Mrs Zimmerman was indoors, Mr Zimmerman at the barn. missing notes are payable at Citizen's Bank. Do not buy.
The Housekeepers' Club will meet March 1 1906 at Mrs W P White's home. The program includes Shakespeare quotations, music by Miss Smith and Mrs Oswald, a talk on Physical Culture by Miss Buchanan, recitations, Mrs Browning select reading, and various instrumental pieces. Preparatory work on house-cleaning is requested.
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Dispatch notes Judge Smyser as one of the hardest workers in Congress. The Adams bill increases government support for experiment stations from 1,600 to 380,000 dollars over five years, benefiting Wooster station and earned aid through active district representation.
Superintendent Charles S Haupert of this city is selected for the summer faculty of Oba State University to lecture on Pedagogical instruction. He is a recognized authority on pedagogy and was chosen without solicitation. Most of his time during the summer term will be spent at Columbus. Judge Swyser informs Director C E Thorne that the act increasing national appropriations to state experiment stations passed the House unanimously. The act, introduced by H C Adams of Wisconsin, provides for an initial 2000 dollar grant, increasing by 2000 annually to 15000 dollars, in addition to the 15000 annual Hatch Act funds. After 1919 total appropriations under both acts reach 30000 dollars annually.
David W Slaybaugh a blacksmith and machinist on South Grant Street sustained very serious injuries Monday morning while shoeing a spirited team of sorrel horses owned by Robert Henderson of Millersburg. The horse reared and threw him, trampling him before he could rise. He was taken to his home on South Backye Street after initial treatment.
The February meeting of the Progressive Farmers Club is set for Tuesday at J W Taggart’s home. The program includes roll call by George Washington, culinary suggestions, talks on temperance, household help options and wages, and a discussion on hiring by year versus renting on shares. All members are urged to attend.
On Monday morning WoT Mclonen, agent for the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. at Creston, was away from his desk. An unknown person forced the rear door and stole $1.50 in coins from the money drawer. Tramps seen nearby are suspected. Two weeks earlier the office was entered and a small cash amount taken.
Mr James Harrington Boyd of Toledo Ohio will deliver the naval address for students on King's Birthday February 22 at Union Chapel of the University. Subject: Georgiana Control of Political Power. Citizens of Wonderland Sociality invited to the press meeting.
The Cleveland Leader reports plans for a dramatization and book on the Taggart divorce case written by Charles E. Lay a telegraph operator and reporter. Lay claims a conspiracy by Captain Taggart’s fellow officers ruined his army career and endangered his marriage.
The following letters remained uncalled for at the Woooster post office on Feb 19: Genthieven L E Allen J J Ben sop 4rd Birkbimer Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown Enoch Fottere Mr and Mrs Samuel Getgety C E Rossman Co Arch B Smith James A Young La lees Miss Mab Braman Mrs Soelia Curtis Miss Sarah Laurence Miss Chalane Tail.
A dramatic drug story claims Donn's Ointment can cure thousands of obstinate conditions. The report frames it as a sought after remedy amid public interest in effective treatments and medical claims.
Apple Creek residents read of a WCTU meeting hosted by Mrs Belle Amstutz with Frances Williar sketches and a white ribbon talk. Nearby, Miss Sue Kit and Lucretia Bott join social visits. a Payne sale is planned at S B Eviman’s farm east of Apple Creek on March 1. Local updates cover visits, hosting, and upcoming school drama and Friday program.
Smithville residents record a series of short items: visits and guest hosts, family movements, and local shop changes. The report mentions Rev Ed Woot and wife visiting, Miss Zina Davidson as a guest, several couples hosting relatives, people moving jobs, a 76-year-old patient, a 59th birthday, a Mexican War veteran confined indoors, a newborn at Lewellyn Steiger’s home, and ongoing local concerns about housing changes and politics in Ohio.
A sleeper plan would empower courts to review railroad commission rulings on rates, challenging findings and reasonableness, reshaping opposition in Washington. The measure, tied to Ohio Legislature, faces broader nationwide Senate action.
Apple Creek Banking Co stockholders elect a board for the year at the Feb 15 1906 annual meeting. Directors named include J R Jameson L C Klein I Be West L J Smedley and others. Board officers chosen include Dr J R Jameson DACs Klein SR Garver FRY Beazell as president first vice president second vice president and cashier.
William Ralf, former county resident now of Wadworth, appeared before County Commissioners Tuesday to seek a franchise for the Ator on ecs yore and Western Electric Railway Co. The road would traverse the county via Rittoan and Creston.
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