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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented remarks discuss building a pure water filter plant in Wooster to ensure ample supply, lower costs, and improved health. References to Rockefeller, Hyde, and local trials, plus concerns about governance, legal matters, and regional water issues. The passage cites various figures and states, with political and societal context in a rough, noisy draft.
An unclear OCR fragment hints at rising prices and political vows as spring approaches, with references to trials and legislative work. The tone suggests ongoing uncertainty about the economy and governance, but specifics are unreadable.
A late January Society note describes a large wedding in Wooster with Miss Mars as bridesmaid and guests including Mr and Mrs Colwell of the city, Mr and Mrs Glingery, and many local families. The ceremony featured white roses and pale blue accents, with a reception at the bride’s home and an array of friends from Ashland and Cleveland in attendance.
Miss Acoa Kaltwasser of Bluffton Ing died Monday night of tuberculosis after an operation at General hospital Cleveland. Mara Kate Saal of Weecoster escorted the remains to Bluffton. Dr S A Baxter of Lima, a leading professional and college friend of Dr W W Firestone, died Sunday.
The text is fragmented and unclear. It provides no coherent event, person, or organization to report with accuracy.
Dr Hershey, Wooster pastor, received a call from Newcastle Presbyterian Church on Monday. Unclear if he will accept, elders to be consulted. report says he may join Newcastle within two weeks, with formal decision after tribulations and parish consent.
Residents recall visits and social events as families gather for church services and community notices. Mrs Laura Weight from Cleveland visits relatives, while Mr and Mrs Ber McCullo booed two deceased sons. The McCullo family, HC Barnes, and others are mentioned in a string of weekend calls and neighbors’ updates. Reverend and church activity continues as Revival services begin in local Methodists and Christians churches. Mrs Jane McKay passes after several weeks illness. Local movements include Bager family moving into a new home.
A partial record lists buyers and purchasers for a species sale by R. S Appleman. Names include Kev Brodt of Wooster Applecreek, John Moore, Rudolph Graber, Harry Fisher, Alice Albertson, Florence Finott, B. Larri son, E. Skelley, Joseph Harrold, E. E. McCardy, St. Joan Temple, Louis Ackerman, David Jacobs, Ben Mohr, Millette, Barry Hurst, Grace Wilson, Kerry DeviI le, W. P. Nouroth, Cleveland, Wa. Martoni and others.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Brayent Pullrs and Hnoumatler arranging carnivals or entertainers. The readable parts provide no clear event date location or outcome. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.
Charley Pearce sold property to Elizabeth Lockhart for 4000 and bought W 8S. Alexander's farm east of town for 6000, both with 50 acres. Pearce plans to move within a year, rents to Daniel Rush prior to sale. Rev S WW Lilley in Oak Grove meeting. Rev Arlin Hootman home from Bethany College visited family and contracted measles. Mrs John Bootman sick. Stoofer made business trip to Mansfield. Miller Brights back from Agron visit. Frank Metzler and wife moved into Molly Spreng's house until spring. Jana Windigler ill with heart issues. Eagle back from Wooster High School vacation. Davis Hootman held a party at his new house. Miss Mary Leidy visiting Barberton and plans to hear a piano recital by a leading pianist. Leidy herself a noted player and teacher. Columbus trip to state legislature meeting anticipated.
January notes recall Miss Charity Davis and Bessie Carl visiting Jeromeville with Fern Dilgard while Howard Wachtel of Canton returned home after a few days. Milton Dilgard and Calvin Kerr tripped to Marion Jast Tuesday. Walker Thompson came home to Canton Monday. Kerr ill at Odd Fellows Lodge, Erlends in Garten, box social set for January 16 at Chia Lee’s home. Orrville dime social planned. Staffer’s meeting drawn a crowd. Ethelroy Aylesworth Rev Torbet of Shelby joined Milton Brie for Sunday visits. Frank Pestle of Columbus visited friends here last week. Next Sunday evening the pastor will lead service at the church.
The January term grand jury examined 24 witnesses, returning a true bill against Albert Milip for murder in the death of Abel Jolliff of Wooster. The nights of Sept 2 were noted for the fatal clash, with Miller and an associate involved in the altercation that ended in Jolliff’s death.
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