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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
5
A Christmas blaze caused by a chimney fire damaged a property, with soot and heat injuring a person described as the Aeta. Estimated cost of $25 in early reports, fire crews prevented further damage after flames burned for a few minutes, avoiding major harm to the house.
Mrs James Kylex and son ayie visit relatives in Mansfield and Warwick while Mr and Mrs J C Whitehorn of New York stay with parents D O Gill and Mrs Wilson Baker of Richwood. John Ziegler and Dyle return from Noringield. Dyle notes tight digs and scarce cats. J S Kaufman helps care for a sick father in Wester. Edna Ziegler teaches at Creston and is home for holidays. Russell Solliday’s first flying attempt fails but injuries are minor. Ralph and Bruce Seitz return from Canton for holidays. Earl Kreising and Clyde visit Lake Fork relatives. Russell Ledge of Lisbon visits Mifor Horn. Earnest Kreising travels west for corn and will ship three carloads to Funk.
An odd holiday stunt at Sunny School features a home built flying machine with headlight and presents, arranged by Giant Myst of the Minglewood Corp and wired by electrician Mr. Brown of Wayne Electric. Superintendent Feamabwan received a telegraph from Santa claiming no snow but sent an assistant instead.
Dr William Lusk, a U S Army surgeon for 18 years, shared Christmas dinner Wednesday with cousin R M McCoy of Park Avenue. An old Wayne County native, he once lived on the Steward Wallace farm. Lusk’s unit once escorted a friend’s body from Buffalo Bill’s zone. his showman friend’s son, serving in the same detail, fell ill and was treated in Mattind. Lusk then escorted the body back to Philadelphia, traveling ten days to reach the home.
A West Salem resident reports a prize quality sausage of 46 feet 6 inches and over 4 gallons of chopped meat. The sausage was made by the butcher on Maddy Fork Hill Kean and belongs to A P Nealin Miller of the Sext Salem flour families. The note links to broader regional chatter about long sausages and festive foods.
Mrs Maggie McDonald Curry Passis died shortly before seven p m Friday from a paralytic stroke. Born in Wooster she spent most of her life there. She was 61 years old and survived by her husband and several relatives including Flora McConnell of Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements announced locally.
Christmas morning death of Mrs. Elizabeth Oberdesky at age 65, wife of John Oberdesky, after long illness. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm on Mailison Avenue. Family and neighbors mourn a beloved German-American resident from Wooster. In separate civic notes, Senator Vanover and Hon. Wertz discussed farm aid, local option, county roads funding, and a tax classification amendment. Wertz urged voter outreach as his last legislative year ends.
A Bellefontaine dispatch reports Misa Jennie Campbell of Wooster and James G. Sneller of Smithville married Thursday evening at Charles Campbell’s house. License secured in Wooster before the trip to Bellefontaine. They then journeyed to Zanesville for a short wedding trip. The bride is Alexander Campbell’s daughter from near Wooster. The groom, a Smithville youth, has a railroad job in Newcastle.
Section man Bryan Sheehey aged 65 a well known Cilpton citizen was killed Thursday afternoon while working on the southbound track. A northbound freight passed soon after the noise drowned out his warning and he was struck from behind and thrown aside. Fellow workers rushed to him but he died at the scene.
Rittman, Dec. 26 notes visitors Mrs Julia Wel Shouse of To, Kana, Mrs Castes Klinger of Iveland, and Mrs E Herethe Akron visiting Mr and Mrs Geo W Hershey on Main Street. W. Darthie is on the sick list with long troubles. Byron H Bammerlot, a Ubeglin student, home briefly. Revival by United Brethren closed. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as blood purifier and medicine for digestion.
Dalton mayor elect Rev H Hubbell escaped a fire at Dr H A Hart’s home on Wednesday evening. Seated in an easy chair a light puff of smoke appeared, then his clothing ignited. He rapidly removed his vest and coat, smoke smothered the flames and the right side of the coat was scorched. His fingers were slightly burned. Cause unclear, suspected matches though Hubbell had no contact with his pocket. The garment had been recently bought in Pittsburgh.
The fire department crew shared a festive Christmas gathering. Kingsler presented each regular member with an umbrella. Sergeant Naftzger fared better, receiving an umbrella and a bale of Figs Brothers tobacco.
It is not the quantity of food taken but the amount digested that gives strength. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver to perform their functions, yielding relish for food, increased strength and endurance, and a clear head. Price 25 cents. Sold by Boyd & Co. and Bixter's Modern Pharmacy. Orino-bax Laxative promotes relief and is guaranteed.
Word reaches Wooster rumor of the Wooster and Nansfield Traction company planning to run north of Wooster with an electric line. Locating partially between Massillon and Wayne county, rights of way secured, grade near Smithville, ties and materials ordered for bridges and trestles, aiming for cars by July 1 next year. Ground passes through the Chaatauquua grove at Baulangus, promising electric service and new attractions with Cleveland and Southwestern connection, awaiting stock funding and foreign capital.
Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for George A. Pettibone, in the Boise trial over the former governor’s killing, heads to Los Angeles for ear abscess surgery after delivering the opening. doctors warned survival would hinge on immediate operation. Edgar Wilson to lead the defense in Boise.
Pekin reports a verbal order to the interior department and police to ban all public meetings, with expected extension to the provinces. The rights recovery movement grows rapidly, pitting provincial against federal sovereignty. Women’s groups schools and the political press join in urging restoration of rights to Chinese nationals. Government seeks conciliatory stance as agitation widens.
A boiler installation at the Liquid Carbonic Gas plant on Second Street collapsed when a support slipped, killing Wesley Hines and injuring another worker. The accident halted operations as investigators examined the mishap and surrounding safety measures.
Abraham Brown recalls a chaotic medical episode where doctors misidentified his ailments. He attributes recovery to Electrig Bi, claiming one bottle restored his health after a string of incorrect treatments and diagnoses by multiple physicians. His wife corroborates the improvement.
The article describes a quiet Christmas Day with church services and programs across multiple denominations. Confectionaries, news depots, and hotels opened late or were quiet. charitable efforts abounded, and community gatherings featured recitations, songs, and Christmas treats.
The Philadelphia clergyman Otis suggests Speaker Cannon should be moved from the House of Representatives. The dispatch notes reactions from Pittsburgh and Pittsburg Dispatch as discussions unfold. A separate item reports Mr Godshall of Doylestown thrown from a wagon and injured by a trolley. The incident occurs Friday morning near Funningea street, with products scattered and the man unhurt.
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