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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
3
Wooster markets report Wheat May 104 percent July 09 oats May 64? daily 47 4 Butter 24c per lb eggs 21c per dozen lard 1 lb 9c chickens 8c per lb potatoes 85c to 90c Grain prices Wheat 4c flour per barrel 5.00 to 5.50 rye 8? corn 55c barley 45c timothy seed 2 Clover seed 9 to 9.50 hay 10 to 11 salt per barrel 1.10 bran 1.25 mid ling 1.30 wool unwashed medium 27 to 28c fine 28c
A reader data overview lists cattle, sheep, and hog prices in East Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and New York. Includes steers cows bulls heifers calves and hogs with varied price ranges and grain references across markets.
A chain of social items from Lodi and nearby areas notes a Friday banquet at the hall hosted by Henry Kennig and wife. Visitors from Michigan, Miss Matel Zei cher, and Mrs Shafer are mentioned. Requiem preaching by Reo Felton continues nightly to a large audience at the U B church. Several residents, including Mrs Kratzer and Mrs Hareh, are improving or returning from visits, with various illnesses and house calls recorded.
The 1907 treasurer's report shows Sil4 gua? paid on debt and 1550 on permanent improvements. Cash receipts include treasury beginning balance and various income from admissions entry fees booth rents and other sources totaling 6674 19. Expenditures list premiums permanent improvements current expenses and debt payments totaling 6674 1.
County commissioners approved payments totaling several hundred dollars to vendors and individuals. Items include printing for the county by Wayne County Democrat, bridge work by Paul Malenii, road supplies from Gray & Sun, drain tile by Db Smith & Son, traveling expenses for Philip Markley, burial costs for a sheriff’s officer, and various office supplies from multiple firms.
Mr and Mrs Tyrell of Hamden visit Henry Kerns family as Jene Young of Rittmay recovers from illness. West Salem trio performs an excellent concert at Addleman hall. Herman Walters visits Akron on business. Hazeltingery of near Creston visits uncle Joe Caingery for a week. David Nuartzger visits grandson Earl Garman. revival meeting at the church continues tonight.
The notice promotes Mi-ona stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It warns against overuse of laxatives and claims relief requires two to three weeks of treatment. It notes the product is taken before meals to stimulate digestion and strengthens the stomach. SH. Boyd & Co. guarantee refunds if it does not cure. Subscribe for The Republican.
Jan 4 visitors Mr and Mrs David Tytrill of Montgomery Mich stayed with Mrs Mellen Sunday then headed home. Farmers institute set for Jan 22 and 28 at town hall. Mrs J f Streniik and daughter Helen visit from Lorain two weeks away from Mrs C A Mellen in Ashley Iod due to sister Mrs James Clark illness. Aukerman farm near corporation sold to Mr Geyer near Madisonburg for 4600. Geyer plans spring move to the farm. Gov Harris message praised. Political commentary praises Taft and Roosevelt while deriding Foraker Dick faction and Bryan speeches as election hoopla. Leap year campaign hinted. taffy season expected soon.
Jan 14 notice announces the Teacher's Institute to be held at Golden Corners school houses next Friday evening Jan 17. The item lists attendees and local residents visiting for business and family events, including Evanuel Schultz Armstrong Station, Hough Johnson, Wm Frazier, and Cleves Miner.
Jun 14 lord Thorley takes possession of Woolward farm as Bowma vacates. Walter Strestone to occupy Bowmao’s post. Lagrippe strikes village. F Marks confined but now active. James Wise and W A Fortovy housebound. Mra Eli Finley and Miss Capitels Musselman travel to Akren Yapbsth. Finley to return soon. Musselman to stay with Mr Haverstock. Mrs. J Sidle and Blackleyville guests of J Eberhart. Mr Kortz and wife vist G M Jackson. Willis Woperly and family visit Madixonbury. Mrs. Dr. Elson reports Eli Snader family Friday night. Ray Swinebart and wife visit K F Peter. Fred Stair and daughter visit Chas Fubra.
Advertising claim stating catarrh stems from excessive mucous membrane secretion and chronic inflammation. Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla acts through blood to reduce inflammation establish healthy action and radically cure all catarrh cases.
A brief ad style note touts a quick cough remedy for colds and croup. The piece mentions fast relief through a simple solution, targeting families seeking swift symptom ease for children during winter ailments.
Wayne county Republicans plan a convention to decide delegate methods and the February 11 primary. W Mackey of Las Covon County announces support for Taft ticket and several others consider running as delegates. The county Republican executive committee meets at Elwer Landes to determine procedures and candidate filings.
The Denver Republican reprints an industrial edition noting Colorado’s rapid growth and prosperity. A New York trader from Zanesville, Ellaperman, touts selling stock fast, while County Clerk J Harrold’s Michigan trip tale ends with a boast by a visitor from Wayne County Ohio about his own stature.
Saturday accident injures Vernon Westfall with a severe fracture at the Alban joint. Dr A F Mrwery and Riley Mullnoix provide care. Delpha Susyger visits friends. Rev Saitz conducts protracted meetings. Alexander Rende returns west trip. A C Wipnersteen repairs butter. William Paper recovers from grip. Leah Showalter injured in fall. shooting match success. nearby talent performs. livestock outside city limits. Wanted snow for sleighing.
Cincinnati officials confirm a Harman for president push rumors. John Hill says a 17 member committee chaired by Maan will organize to win the Democratic delegation from Hamilton County and then seek party endorsement in Ohio. The plan also targets Harmon supporters in Pennsylvania and New York where he has many friends.
Washington reports Longworth of Ohio comments on Secretary Dover's statement about the illegality of electing delegates directly by the Ohio primary. Dover says Bronson law does not affect the Ohio state convention call, nor congressional districts, but only district counts. The Ohio delegation members at Taft dinner backed Taft and discussed Foraker, with several absentees noted. Columbus rumor says Foraker and Dick will HQ in Columbus and push direct primary against the state convention call.
Jan 14 report from New Pittsbury notes a village quilting at Mrs Beaders, Lloyd Thorley and family moving to Woodward farm, Clem Harmon attends sister Myrtle’s funeral in Jeromeville, BFP. Marks back from illness, Ray Swinehart and wife visit Latinsburg, Dallas Spech and Harvey Camp trip to Mansfield, Sidie family visiting Howard Eberhart, Mrs. Piper and Mrs. Beech visit Reedshoro, Frank Norton returns to Alliance after a month away.
A Toronto visitor recalling a summer trip to Fagland and Britain reports a chaotic sequence of mislaid luggage labels and a misread placard. He describes entering a Liverpool waiting room and feeling the pull of old English labels as he washed his hands of everything English, ending with a quip about a placard saying I’ll be hanged if I did.
A London reader laments the world’s ingratitude toward doctors and notes how seldom a public memorial honors the profession. The letter questions the value of doctors’ work and urges more recognition in cemeteries and public acts.
A Washington Post item notes that some men evading a fence with a loaded gun may still check a mule’s heels to settle a bet, illustrating how risky assumptions about danger persist in curious bets.
The Alliance Review urges making the year the biggest for business or kindness as the path to prosperity, suggesting generosity as a prudent dividend for the community and local economy.
Suspension of Robert Maclay and Co of the New York Stock Exchange noted. In Kansas City Missouri the Union Station annex on Union Avenue next to the Union railway station was destroyed by fire. False work on a new steel bridge over the Monongahela River at Fairmont West Virginia collapsed due to the Flying Water wrecking the bridge.
Searreant Major Holger of the Mal vetn army arrived in Wooster on Monday morning to revive a Salvation Army post. He said the earlier Wooster post dissolved after the previous commander left, and he will report on reestablishing the effort. He did not know who will be sent, but affirmed the city’s revival is the goal.
Wooster friends received Akron issued notices detailing the marriage of Van H Eshelman and Milas Eleanor May Geisinger in Cleveland on August 9 1907 with a later residence change to Beav? Falls. The groom, son of F R Eshelman of Bewickley PA, was frequent Wooster visitor and attended Point Breeze chautauqua. friends note marked attentions and anticipated marriage as a winter event. Congratulations are extended.
W Waid assistant to the experiment station resigns his post effective April first and with a friend will start a business. They plan large greenhouses and a venture in green vegetable cultivation to meet growing demand. Waid valued at the station and connected with forestry activities, inspecting several forests in the past year.
A Wayne County bank notes a New York currency surplus, with a correspondent saying they now receive 400000 to 590000 dollars in currency daily but have no use for it, reflecting a sudden shift in monetary conditions over the past two weeks.
A University lecture course change shifts the Tre Sherwood-Marcosson recital to Memorial Chapel because no piano is available in the earlier venue. A grand piano exists in the chapel and the extra number may be performed at the Opera House later, with date to be announced.
Julius Dietl an employee of McClure and Co suffered a severe toe injury when a four to five pound weight dropped on his foot on Saturday. Doctors say he will be unable to work for several days as healing proceeds.
A brief ad from Plank and Gray announces hand-picked yellow corn for sale at the B. and O. depot. The vendors invite buyers to preview and taste the kernels, promising reasonable prices and a favorable deal for customers seeking fresh corn.
Fragmentary notice lists travel and tourism routes across Washington state California Oregon and Tolida with Homeseekers tickets. Mentions S H Rhea and various regional points. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but suggests advertisements for travel and settlement packages.
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