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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
7
Market wire reports May wheat at 95 3 4 and July at 96 1 4. corn May 60 1 2, July 58 1 2. oats May 64? July 58 3 4. butter 24 cents per pound eggs 20 cents. lard 8 per pound. potatoes 55 cents. Grain items list flour 5.00 to 5.50 per barrel rye 55 cents oats 50 cents corn 55 cents barley 45 cents. Timothy seed 2. clover seed 9 to 9 50. hay 10 to 11. salt 1 10 per barrel. bran 1 25. middlings 1 30. wool unwashed 27 to 28 cents. fine 28 cents.
East Buffalo and other cities show cattle prices for export, shipping steers, heifers, and cows. milkers and calves vary from $8 to $60. Sheep and lambs list wethers, ewes, and lamb values. hogs include heavy, medium, and yorker categories. Chicago and other markets report cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, and hog prices. no. 2 red wheat and corn futures noted. Cleveland and Cincinnati quotes included for cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with varying grades and prices.
2560 acre land 25 miles north of Denver offers coal under every acre. Coal priced 2.25 per ton mine, about 1 profit per ton after costs. Wayne Co investors form company with stock at 1 per share, each 150 shares equals one acre. Company plans to mine up to 2000 tons daily, Firestone area links noted, dividends expected.
The proceedings reveal denials by Rev South and family members about the death of a deceased woman, with claims that she died a miserable death or left a will. Ruth Smith, Miss Ruth Smith, and Mrs Patience Smith are referenced in testimony about the estate and the sister’s statements deny cruel or deceitful death. The mortuary details indicate the deceased had medical care and was buried by their mother’s family at Newark.
Vanover living south of Burbank narrowly avoided death in Creston Saturday evening when he crossed the Erie tracks ahead of a westbound engine. He swerved his buggy to avoid impact though the train struck the rear. He suffered only a badly demolished bicycle and minor injuries from the scare.
County commissioners noon Monday sold seven thousand dollars of ditch bonds. Fourteen on the Fetters ditch and thirteen on the Febtera ditch, all denomination one thousand dollars each, bearing six percent interest, sold for a total premium of fourteen dollars sixty cents. Bonds secured by A A Mowery, Russell David Thomas and the Suizzeres Bank of Wooster. Subscribe for The Republican.
The text describes committees pressing to advance a movement with leaders and supporters pushing leaders to act. It mentions community figures and urban engagement, with calls to sustain effort despite internal disagreements.
The firm of Dedd Beth Is returns to Wooster after a long voyage with a cargo including horses and valuable merchandise. Mr Dell and associates report a pleasant trip, noting health, savings, and successful transfer of goods to the Alps. The arrival drew attention in the Pennsylvania region as the Minnetonka ponies and pine horse were among the notable purchases.
Obituary notes Frank DeNise a printer aged 43 died after an incident in Cresthine while employed locally. Survived by wife and one child. Other memorials mention Mary Alice Hainer a resident of Wayne County and more bereavements in Meriden including Edith and Helen Fraser and Mrs J Hammer. Funeral arrangements and church services held with community tributes from Topeka and Meriden later in the week.
Samuel Dewtoiek and other locals recall a sudden end near Camptoe and a church gathering when a series of events led to quick tragedy. Community figures like Mr Deiat and Mr Dvitrak are noted, with long ties to Helens County and local courts.
A community evening at the Velasset Noo and nearby homes ended with lively socialization but a blaze on the town's edge prompted alarms about safety. Residents noted the rapid spread and the need for vigilance as authorities assess damages and response. The event included mentions of a potential property sale and discussions of residents’ plans following the incident.
May Sell Out The Tightly Woven News Tangle. The fragmentary text appears as garbled OCR from a local page. It mentions divers, a proposer, and unclear entities, with several likely place and event names distorted. The main readable idea is a potential sale or event involving a diver or divers and a provincial or regional context.
David TF Brown of Feather and Bertha D Moar of Dalton appear in a marriage licenses notice. The brief record lists the couple as authorized to wed in the local jurisdiction.
A large turnout of thirty one families attended the event hosted by the Clure and Musser households. Mrs H M Musser presented Mrs McClure with silver spoons as a personal gift. Attendees included Prof Stoeffer and several neighbors who praised the host and shared in a supper that featured ample fare and cheerful conversation.
Feb 26 report notes a cold night with four degrees and little thawing. Local events include sales, moves to hotel business, marriages at home of Edna King, and community gatherings. Several residents are mentioned by name with brief updates on travels, illness, and social visits in Barberton, Seville, and Akron regions.
Banquet hosted by the Ladies Aid at the West Salem Methodist parsonage for their husbands on Washington’s birthday. The event featured elaborate red white and wine decor and savory dainty foods prepared by the ladies.
The 6 year old child of Mr and Mrs Leslie Lawrence died early Monday morning at their home 203 West Deresenne Detroit Mab. Mr Lawrence was a well known resident prior to moving to Wooster. The cause of death appears to be fever and the family could not be reached for further details.
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