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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
4
Monday item notes a large turnout expected when the Gerstensinger Buggy Co opens its works to visitors Thursday afternoon and evening. The noisy week includes arrests for intoxication, a shipment from Los Angeles, and moves of local residents to new posts.
Frank Lindsey, a 38 year old West Salem man, was killed when struck by a train near Ashland after a life of misfortune. His wife died in a county infirmary last year, leaving three children in a Children's Home. One child is dangerously ill with measles. Lindsey and family roots trace to Wonostar. Firefighters responded to a chimney fire at James Wilen's home on North Buckeye Street, but the blaze required little effort.
Painters to submit bids for interior church work to the committee by six o clock Friday January 24 1908. Trustees will meet to consider bids at 1 pm June 24 190X in the segment of the church by order of trustees.
Gee’s Laxative Honey and Tar Ree Company advertises a cough remedy at a busy street corner. The card promises relief from coughs and colds with a blend of honey and tar, typical of 19th century patent medicines sold by itinerant merchants.
A local barn-raising noted wood ready for use and a bee event at the U B church. Joseph A. Funk, longtime merchant and village resident, died suddenly Saturday evening. Dr Robert May opens a practice on West Street after arriving with the Kerchoo car. Charles Myers buys North Street property and the H F Swinehart store building for a general store. A young couple, Emma Jacob and an unnamed suitor, join as partners in life amid village congratulations. Grace Fargeson and Martin marry, moving to the groom’s farm. Grace Myers returns from visit to Nunkin and Savannah.
The Bloomington Reading circle met at Prof EB Toorne’s residence to hear Prof Wallace of the university discuss Oxford England. The talk covered the university’s twenty two distinct colleges, two study courses, and life there, with questions closing the session.
County commissioners approved a long list of payments including road work and bridge projects at Stark and Wayne counties. Items cover jail repairs, printing, supplies, dog tax refunds, hoarding at the workhouse, and various contractors for gravel culverts pipes and plank.
Local items report a banquet at the ball last Tuesday and ongoing Methodist church meetings led by Rev Crites. The note mentions Miss Almira Lewis returning from Cleveland, Mrs McCoy improving after bronchitis, and various visits by Frank Wright and Dr Merriam. Interment for Albert Adams, an old soldier, is planned at Kent Side cemetery. a baby arrives for Walter Spencer. Frequent visits, illnesses, and upcoming lectures and society events fill the community recap.
Rev. BE Chesney, longtime pastor of Bucyrus Baptist church, resigns from the Mucyrua church post on Sunday. The Wooster figure, once wed to Miss Geitgey of Wooster, remains a well known local. The congregation adjourned action for two weeks to decide whether he will be released.
W. Jackson of Orrville is announced by friends as a candidate for Taft delegate to the state convention, subject to the February 11 primary.
The farm of Mr. James Wilson was sold to Philip Wile through R. CG. Flack Real Agency. Wile plans to enter the potato business following the sale.
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