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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
4
A brisk, fragmentary column riffs on water, politics, finance, and social currents. It cites Roosevelt, Rockefeller, Sage, rail plans, gas pipes, and court cases, with satirical asides about divorce, campaigns, and city debates. The piece blends local civic notes with national figures and ongoing debates in Cleveland and Wayne County.
Obituary notices report several deaths including George Foos 70 of New Kitteburgh, Bessie Booffenmyer 25 niece of Aaron Boffenmyer in Cleveland, Wilber Thompson 2 in Devonport, Freddie Gilbert 2 in Munson farm Wooster area, and Mrs Louis Treat 79 in Cleveland. Interments at Wooster cemetery and local bids noted.
Andrew O Brien, undertaker of the canine cemetery, notes two dog burials in recent days. He mentions Sancoo Brien, a brindle bull dawg, and Jerry Firestone, another bull dawg, praising them as worthy companions. Perry Cotterman reportedly caught a snake and, rumor says, cut it to three feet, sewing the ends to make a belt at his mill near the city.
Jane Lybarger's mother is very ill with heart trouble at ten years old, recovery doubtful due to high waters and bad weather. UB church meetings poor lately. Joe Bedler of Shreve and Miss Josephine Bley attended Tuesday evening. Rev Huusele of Jeromeville attended with many invited friends. Gifts were useful and many wish the family well. Rev Honeely did not preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning because of the birth water. Benjamin Metzler and family home from Akron visit. Next event at BB church tonight this week.
Residents report water in cellars causing trouble as trustees plan a Monday meeting. Four rewards are offered for supervisors. Floyd Lebman and his family visited F S Liggett’s family on Sunday. Miss Matel Spyder 18 opens this week with her parents. Citiftb Leon Marthey spent the week with friends in Holmes county.
H H Fisher an aged resident of Spink Street recently underwent amputation of the right foot above the ankle at Ryall and Stoll Hospital due to gangrene. The operation was last Friday. Mr Fisher, 19, is making a good recovery for his age and surgeons believe chances for a complete recovery are favorable.
Dalton Jane Marie Ebret died at home in Marathon on Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday with several relatives from Dalton in attendance. The United Presbyterian church conducted evangelistic meetings next week led by Key McElwee Ross of McKeesport and Key Hubbell for one week.
About one hundred attendees gathered at the McBride school house on New Year’s Day for a reunion with baskets, a bountiful dinner, and decorations. The program featured recitations, solos, duets, and a letter from former teacher Albert McFadden telling 68 years of teaching in the district. A progress report notes the pool project under instructor Kes Bulpherbeth advancing well.
Mt Eaton notes include residents visiting Barberton Canton and Cleveland workers. Local officials appoint four road supervisors Edward Stauffer Adolph Finver Emanuel Matter and Henry Hoffman. Obituaries for Shoup Jackson Reader Julius Whyler and Mary Marchand with church funeral details. Public sale announced for Joseph Burdin next February.
Smithville reports very dreary weather with only one clear day in December and one so far in January, plus over 2 inches of rain around January 4–8. The Methodist protracted meeting closed watch night. no minister is available. Local happenings include visits, family gatherings, coal prospecting ending, and town committee actions in Greene township electing Jacob A Miller as president.
Jan Jurgan and several New York Ohio visitors gathered at Mrs Jennie Fike’s home in Creston to celebrate Mrs J Smiths eightieth birthday. Prominent locals James L Zaring and Harry C Hower called on friends. Revival meetings planned at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches with Mrs M M Miller critically ill.
Public sale set for Thursday February 14 to be held one mile northwest of Reedsburg featuring horses cattle and farming implements with terms a day of sale. Also an advertisement chorus for Krieger store pine salve and carbolized items. Dr Shoop Magic Ointment and Kodol indigestion remedy promoted with plain claims of relief and satisfaction. Local pharmacy Bixler's Modern Pharmacy sells the products.
Jane Misa Blanche and Blaine Shaffer visited the Lt. Porter family and Mrs C L Jackson and CU Aylesworth of Cleveland this week. Fern Dilgard called on Wooster friends. Rex Newkirk and Marion Anderson returned from Cleveland visits. Walter Miler visited Navarre during the holidays. Mrs Chas Eline returned from Indians. Preaching at Newkirk's Sunday evening January 13.
Uncalled letters at Wooster post office include Gentlemen Will Barger Raphl Corner Wm Cobler Ferdinand Greenwald Riley Hillie James Ickes J W Morison G S Oller David Platck Powers Paper Co Wm Ladies Mte Libby Clarke Mra W W Frinstoin Mra J Gill Mra Elizabeth Mallett Mra Katharine Smith Miss Ference Snyder W W Bryson P M M
David L. Zuercher of Delton and Lillian Spranger, together with Barry Horn and Nina Given of Wooater, appear in a notice of marriage licenses. This brief item lists the names and residences connected to the filings.
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