22 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
1
A spring outreach sees residents signing petitions to continue nightly street cleaning in the central town area as merchants and local groups back the effort. The initiative, long run by business supporters, aims to keep streets tidy as warm weather returns and crowds gather.
Astland's Independent recalls former student Prof. W Campbell taking on duties with energy and clear discipline. He wins quick respect from teachers and pupils, seen as a strong organizer and administrator. Also notes Miss Mae Parker recovering from pneumonia, Miss Helen Moore leaving work for health reasons, and Fr Frazier's college oratory links.
The board of public service met Monday night with representatives of Clombua, the contractor for building and furnishing the new engine and pumps for the Appletreek pumping station. After reviewing the contract, the board found the work satisfactorily completed and ordered payment of the bill amounting to 6468 dollars.
A list shows petit jurors drawn after excusals as of Monday evening to fit the panel for duty on February 10. Names include W. Derthick Milton Fetzer Chas Fetzer Wooster John Sanday Adam Fisher Ambrose Fombelle Neal Miller Alpert Bersch David Weaver Baughman Cyrus Wepler with ward designations in Wooster Clinton Wayne Congress.
The community gathered for the funeral of David Graber, 71, who died Friday at his Mt Eaton area home, with ongoing illness noted for his wife. Henry Michel, born 1821 in Hessen Germany, died December 27, 1907 at age 86, after a long life in Ohio communities including Harpersfield and Ole spots, with Rev. John J. McAlpin officiating a large home service.
The McKinley Day program at the Opera House for January 29 outlines music by Conrad's orchestra, invocations by Rev. O F Johnson, and remarks by Judge M L Sersong. It lists musical numbers and speakers including Mrs Minier Barrett, Nessrt Richard, Bulbieye Oar, Guy F Petergou, and Prof W E Wenner among others.
The council, in 1905 session, debated who should bear driveway costs for property fronts on a paved avenue, with John R McKinney pressing that prior assessments were erroneous. Officials noted the cost should be between owners and not the city, and no final action was taken. An ordinance regulating pavements was introduced, detailing street and block requirements and paving materials, but motions to proceed stalled and the meeting adjourned.
Earl Snyder, a Cleveland youth jailed for thirty days in Wooster County, is expected to be released Wednesday if he agrees to depart the county. He has not been visited by the Wooster girl he supposedly came to see, yet rumors say he remains devoted and will not abandon his affection.
Charles Batdorff and wife of Smithvilla visited his parents Wm Batdorf. Delpha Sibley of Akron spent Sunday with her brother Elmer and the Gra Harpersrant family near Blacklerville. Edward Troxel of Denver Cole, who has been visiting, will return home this week. His niece Oda Sicleyn will accompany and spend her 34 months there.
Walter J Mullins died at 2 15 Tuesday afternoon at Lakeside hospital Cleveland after a long illness. The bedside reports say recovery was unlikely with death expected soon. A special train was prepared for a Wooster departure earlier but held as health failed.
Congress faces morale issues as rural carriers shift departure times and late Erie wall trains disrupt mail delivery from West Salem to Clavelind and Wooster. Readers yearn for Star Route service while local papers arrive 24 hours late. Augmenting events include a wagon accident injuring Marion Clouse, property sales, births, marriages, and a disputed mass primary called by the Republican executive committee.
An exchange notes Easter will be observed on April nineteenth, the latest in over a century. The date is set as the first Monday after the full moon following March twenty first, with this year’s full moon on April sixteenth and the next Snowday on the nineteenth. Ash Wednesday falls on March fourth, delaying Lenten observances by almost a month.
Weeley H. Zauge sold his farm to Alfred Stauffer and the Geo Hartel farm to Beazh Cit buyer Reed. Both transactions were completed by a Landes agency.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and tech aides for support during a difficult time. The message acknowledges help and kindness received from readers and associates.
Fire Chief Kingsley announces planned changes to the city fire alarm system. The city will split into numbered imaginary districts with boxes, alarms now mostly by phone, callers giving their district number to locate fires quickly. District identifiers will be announced shortly as the new system is implemented.
Levi Marks of Wooster circulates among relatives and friends. Robert Waples aged 18 on the list. David Barnhart visits with his daughter and granddaughter from Rowe, spending Thursday with Mia Barnhart and Verda in the village. Dayiz Weaver and wife arrive from Ashland as Carl Grant works near Spencer. Mrs Spishit on the sick list. A A Zimmerman and wife at Creston for several days. A wood hauling for Mrs Piper on Brooklyn street. C L Fortney and family of Ashland and Joseph Efarria and family of Rowa spend Sabbath with T W Fortney’s in the village.
Jan 21 a series of social visits and travels around Wooster Cleveland Polk Ashland Medina and Wadsworth are noted. John Bishop near Wooster visited George Smiths with Carrie Smith visiting Cleveland and Mr C B L Bimty in Medina. Dwight Quant of Cleveland visited last week. Miss Valyria returned home Thursday from Polk and Ashland where she had been for weeks. Mrs Snyder of Polk arrived with her. Nora Edgar visiting relatives in Wadsworth with Opal Myers accompanying. Rev and Mrs M B Mead attended a revival at Jobesons Carners. Lee Feeman and his cousin Miss Mary Steinberg from Creston visited Cyrus Young.
A fragmented item from the Rochester Herald and Cleveland Leader discusses Mr Dayie and Mr Hoosevelt in a quizzical, anachronistic fashion. A line about Wheaten zrogvenor threatening to run for Congress as an independent appears, with a national context implied though unclear.
January 21 report notes Mr M Jennie Fixe from California visiting her ailing mother Mrs Caroline Smith and relatives while N W Chamberlin Co faces a rumored cash squeeze. The piece mentions Scarlet fever isolation, revival plans by the Methodist church, and commentary on local Republican sentiment amid broader political talk. It also references Myron Herrick and Admiral Bob Evans in a broad, opinionated column tone.
At the Taft meeting held in the county chamber Tuesday evening resolutions were adopted favoring W G Taft for president. A five member committee was appointed to confer with the county executive to secure unanimous active support. Delegates to the state convention should cast ballots for a unanimous endorsement of Taft.
Jan 22 report shows Ratt hae renting a farm to Mr. ta with 16 percent margin to build a stable, purchase of property near Smithville and expected opening margin. Bennet travels to Pennsylvania to visit parents for winter. Moving will begin by month end. Township notes list shifts as Icks and Flager move from Raudébaugh farm in Wayne Township to Guerge Blager area. More weddings expected. farmers attended a horse sale in Wooster, horses sold high. plans for future nas.
Henry Hnodlep, a New York musician, has been contracted to lead the Opera at Munoz. The Rochester Post Express hints he might be passed over due to a foreign sounding name, urging American conductors be chosen for America.
The Syracuse Herald notes Admiral Brownson’s prompt resignation and Admiral Dewey’s visits as a navy verse. It contrasts ongoing U S politics and figures like W J Bryan, highlighting debates over leadership and steadiness amid national issues.
Hyomei is advertised with a refund promise by S A Boyd Co to those who see no benefit. The ad claims the inhaler will reach all air passages, reduce catartral symptoms, and provide quick recovery with no dangerous stomach effects. It targets breath issues, nasal discharge, sneezing fits, and sore throat.
A local music shop showcases a varied selection including violins mandolins pianos organs and accessories. The inventory features cases strings stools benches and playing aids alongside player pianos and phonographs, reflecting a complete musical shop offering.
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