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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
4
The article voices strong approval for Governor Pattison as the new chief executive. It credits him with capable leadership and suggests his administration will advance state finances and governance. Former Governor Herrick is praised for his official service and the overall political tone is favorable to Pattison.
The excerpt advocates a strong push for a good roads program in Wayne County, arguing national demand for better streets and the need to invest money to secure quality roads now rather than delaying for future generations. The tone urges local support and participation in state and national road improvements.
A man asserts his covenance has agtricken him as he sent back money charged to the city of Philadelphia for city work. The piece notes the millennium seems imminent, appearing no farther off than next week.
A Breathitt County Kentucky feud has ended with participants making up. The article suggests officials should occasionally review local disputes for any lingering issues, humorously noting items sticking out of boots as a metaphor for unresolved tensions.
The passage expresses admiration for Walter Wellman and his planned North Pole airship expedition, and relief that it is Wellman rather than the reader contemplating the risky journey.
William Dean Howells remarks on money in literature while recent photos suggest he has winter coal. The Standard of attorneys relies on technicalities to keep testimony out, arguing a skilled attorney can twist minor points to win.
A garbled column parades diverse topics from railroad funding and divorce dress rulings to banking panic, imperial talk, and public figures. The jumble references Supatur Depew, Russell Sage, Benedic t order humor, and Emperor William while skewering insurers, canal commissions, and state officials in a stream of disjointed sentences.
The Wooster Overall factory, owned by E B Childs, was sold Wednesday morning to a partnership of W A Craig, Craig of Shrave, and Emil Panouier. They will expand production of overalls and loves and lease the building to continue manufacturing with Panmir or Panouier managing the plant. The sale followed an accident that hindered Childs from handling the growing business, which had seen rapid growth and strong demand.
Amos Shaum and his wife Mary Shaum died three weeks apart at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Aaron and Mary Brownson in Smithville Ohio. He died December 14 and she January 4. Both were long time Mennonite church members and funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church at Kieht Square Chester Township. Rev Henry Hurst conducted both services. They lived over thirty years in Chester Township near the Shaum mill. He was 86 years old and 23 days. she was 81 years, 9 months and 23 days. Immediate cause of death pneumonia for Mary. They left five children, 37 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial details and attendees included relatives from Burr Oak Michigan and Indiana. Relatives express gratitude to friends who provided aid and sympathy.
The ladies planned a regular quilting gathering for Mrs Ben Davidson last week but rain reduced attendance to six. Ella Spitler remains ill and bedridden slowly improving. David Mowery died at his daughter Emma’s home in Wooster. Mrs Howman is able to go out again after a grip illness. Mrs Jim Walton hosts nurse Emmy McMannels for a few days. Ed Mowrer attended church. a nail incident required a monkey wrench to pull it out. Mrs John Easterday improves under Dr Kneppar’s care. Easterday received a carload of granulated sugar at 8 dollars per hundredweight.
Jan 8 report notes first heavy snow after wishes. Emma Easterday visited neighbors. Frederick Bower from Orrville spent weekend with William Bower’s family. Many attended the Farmers Institute at Wooster on Jan 5. Bethel Young People’s meeting crowded, 25 new alliance members joined.
Relatives hosted a social note last week with a pleasant surprise on Saturday January 8 at a railcar event. Vere Raina attended a gathering, with cheerful remarks and a warm reception from family and friends.
One of Wooster’s most largely attended services was held Sunday for Isaiah Fisher. Eagles and Knights of Pythias and Wooster Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles led the tribute at the home of Hiram Fisher with Rev S E Netkirk officiating. Pallbearers and attendees from Apple Creek, Mansfield, Cleveland, Orrville, Loudonville, Massillon, and other areas joined in the lengthy cortege and cemetery ritual.
Orrville Farmers Institute schedule lists sessions January 17 and 18 with music, invocations, addresses by Mayor George Starn and J Cheyney, recitations by local youths, and talks on potato handling, orchard care, fruit farming, spraying, and farm economics. Speakers include W G Farnsworth S E Strode and others from Orrville and nearby towns. venues in Orrville feature vocational demonstrations and performances.
Two new machines a sticker and a toouper were installed during a short shutdown last week at the curry Plowing Mill. They are described as the latest designed for making dwir and sash and will help keep up with rising demand for porch and rash outputs. The firm has a strong reputation for doors and rash and the crew will use the new gear to boost productivity for the year ahead.
Mary Ki Farmer of Canaan township was jailed on insanity charges after worry and illness. R E Ruse, 20, near West Lebanon, was brought to jail by Deputy Sheriff Geightman. described as very violent and in bad shape, with religious excitement given as a cause.
The Wooster Post Office lists gentlemen and ladies awaiting mail including Mr and Mrs Aylesworth George Bendinger Hon J P Mehaffey Mrs J C Danner Mrs George H Fullerton Miss Elnora Nettie Wissiler T L Flattery P M Regulates the Dowels and other products advertised as cures and moral movements. Dosed regulats are promoted with a druggist price of % cents a box.
A verbose ad promises fierce bargains on winter stock through a salvage sale. It argues against monopolies and claims widespread bona fide reductions, aiming to attract shoppers with a special, early sale event noted as the greatest in Onlo history.
A fragmented advertisement lists various overcoats suits and pants with prices ranging from 1.29 to 15.00. Items include long pants sets, overcoats for 4.50 to 6.80, suits around 6.00 to 8.80, and knee pants priced at 0.25 to 0.75, reflecting a miscellaneous clearance.
Markets report cattle, sheep, lambs, calves, hogs, and grain. Chicago prices span steers cows heifers bulls and feeders with mixed figures. Cleveland shows fat cattle, cows, bulls, lambs, and calves. Hogs include choice heavy and butcher weights. grain quotes for wheat corn and oats accompany the livestock listings. Notes include term ranges and regional price variations.
Fragmentary notices show a public auction for land and household items, with terms tied to a bankruptcy proceeding. References include Danfal Heller, trustee in the Eastern District of Ohio, and a sale at the south door of a Wooster property on January 13. The itemized errors suggest a mixed page of ads and legal notices from a 19th or early 20th century paper.
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