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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
7
Given Post members prepare to observe Lincoln’s birthday on February 12 with a fitting and excellent celebration. Arrangements are being finalized to ensure a proper observance in the absence of a partisan or Republican event.
F J McBride of Cleveland deputy great commander of the Maccabees was in the city Tuesday and installed the new officers. Commander Jacob Fredrick, Lieut. Com H C Sweeney, Recorder and Financier I N Kinney, Chaplain R J Sweeny, Master at Arms Adam Long, Sergeant W H Baumgardner, First Master of Guards George Thompson, Second Master of Guards George Krieger, Sentinel W A Moors, Picket L E Runkle.
Special to The Republican from Washington reports President Castro has expressed willingness to submit the entire dispute to The Hague tribunal. Bowen has transmitted to the state department Castro’s reply confirming readiness for tribunal consideration.
The Wooster Free Library association held a 4 pm meeting on Wednesday January 7 1908 with trustees Mullins Schwartz Beebe Haupert Metz Stauffer present. They elected officers James Mullins president W O Beebe vice president George J Schwartz treasurer H D Stauffer secretary and appointed a library committee. The board praised Mrs McBride assistant librarian and prepared for about 200 new books and larger rooms. They will meet the first Wednesday each month.
The Keiffer circle Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic installed its 1903 officers with Post Commander Jesse McClellan officiating. President Mrs. James Hill Sr spoke on duty to care for the sick and distressed, praises for members, and gratitude for the support and growth of the circle. Thirteen members were added, fifteen became honorary, and a reception followed the ceremony at which Capt. J C McClelland delivered a strong address.
The monthly crop report says the wheat crop is in very promising condition with winter longevity and ample moisture. A few counties report Hessian fly damage while late rains hurt corn and fodder, though livestock remains healthy and demand is strong though hoof prices lag behind meat prices.
District Deputy Martin Hemmelrich installed officers in the Junior Order of American Mechanics at the Monday night meeting. Named officers included W Hoffman, W C F Dunkle, R S C H Clark, A R e Harrison Miller, F S, E W New kirk, Treas., Grant Taggart, Con Isaiah Shamp, Wm M Keim S.J H Allen OS, D M Fah rman Trustees, B W Staffman, H Dunkle, D Jacobs, Chaplain, D Jacobs, Rep. C H Clark.
The article notes Charles W French of Richland & Mahoning touring Youngstown and promising rail line plans across Ohio while distributing checks. It also mentions Francis R. Loomis as assistant secretary of state, his marriage, and his legal studies.
Mrs N A Webster of ipnie Va says the pills cured her two year sick headaches. Advertises relief for headache constipation biliousness. 25c at Laubach Boyd SPER Lore.
On Tuesday evening the Rebekahs installed officers including Margaret Koetz as Installing Officer Nellie Young as Worthy Grand, Stennie Mann Rec Sec Julia Russell Fin Sec Dora Stevens Trena, Lizzie Snav iy R S to N Martha Kramer L.S to N Lizzie Paulns with Mrs P B and McConnel, Mattie Russell Chap Mrs WB Barnard I G Pearl Young J S Barnard BR 8 to VG Florence Limb LoS to VG Bertha Wildeson.
Wayne County records list numerous transfers including William Teazle and wife to PE Bowers for 33 acres in Canaan township, and Edward PP Shaffter's estate to Ezra C Catton for lot 401m Mt Eat on. values range from 60 to 4400 dollars. Other deeds cover 4 acres in East Union, 16 acres in Wooster, undivided half of several lots, 3 acres in Clinton, and 0.5 acre in Eastman. include administrator's deed of George W Weidrick to Monroe Slater for 81 acres in Canaan.
Prof F Casebeer now at Chicago university but long headed Wooster institute in Geneseo. J G Black to lecture in Bellaire. New buildings ready by end of semester. Rufus Wingert detained due to father’s illness. New students include Laughlin Loudonville Bright Logan Wilson Huntington Pa McKeon Kensington Pa McConnell East Union Miss Price Wooster Miss Campbell Mifflin Miss Kettering mville Miss Steiner Orrville Miss Mills New Kensington. A boarding club for young ladies organized by Mrs Eugene Semple. Allen Pratt to complete college at Wooster. Catalogues on sale. Enrollment shows 250 in college and 170 in preparatory, total up ~40.
A two dozen person roadside bid party on the road to the Frick home near Wooster encounters a breakdown. Mrs. Milford Snyder is injured and unconscious for a time. The group is split between two homes, with rescue attempts and transfer to sleds described as the night ends in confusion.
Washington issues an order reversing typical pay to rural delivery staff and requires posting names and addresses on each rural route with box numbers and locations. The directory will aid mail transmission and utility for merchants sending notices, catalogs, and other mail, with public inspection of posted lists.
A period advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as effective against burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, ulcers, fever sores, eruptions, salt rheum, boils, corns, and piles. It claims rapid pain relief and healing, with a limited stock note at Laubach & Boyd druggists.
Fire in Cleveland heavily damages the Young Men's Christian Association building. Reported losses reach about one hundred thousand dollars with the fire under investigation by local authorities.
At a regular Wooster Camp No. 61 Woodmen of the World meeting officers were installed including Consul commander Geo. Meffen Adviser Lieutenant C. Welty Banker A. E. Sparr Clerk B. M Bevington Escort Chas. Oyler Watchman E. Casper Seutry H. Schad Physician L. A. Yoenm Sovereign Jos. Helfrich served as installing officer. After the regular order of business the camp adjourned.
Essay praises The Cleveland Trust Company and its 15 Trustees who govern with a tight Executive Committee. It highlights leadership, cautious approval processes, and the pride of officers in their roles. It lists many prominent Board members and officers, then urges readers to bank with the institution and request Booklet 47.
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