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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
5
In a Ladies Home Journal fragment a reference to Wooster appears, unsure whether Wooster, Ohio, is meant. The report also covers farm incidents near Shreve News, a well explosion on the Mahala Cobler farm, and local chatter about paving and flu prevention.
Miss Ella Landers of this city acts as a witness in the Ben Dikerson case at Mujersburg and traveled to the Holmes county capital Monday. Subpoenaed by the defense, she is to testify to contradict Tom McCoy who swore to seeing Dikerson bending over the dead woman. Landers was stenographer at the last trial. her testimony and stenographic records are expected to show McCoy contradicted himself in prior testimony.
Bert Miller of Franklin township, jailed and under indictment for Abel Jollifmt’s death, suffered an epileptic seizure after Sunday dinner. The attack lasted over an hour, Dr. J D Beer attended, Miller revived but remained weak for hours. He has long suffered fits, this being the second since last fall incarceration.
CLEARCREEK VALLEY Jan 27 Mrs Jacob 2Derr of South Dakota spent the winter in Ohio and Pennsylvania guests of the Stoutas. Simon Rice, Mrs James Campbell, and Mrs Jacob Leichtys mother are among shots down the creek ill this week. Miss Maggie Switzer recovered from pneumonia and is able to be out. Mrs Matty and son Grover of Creston spent a few days with B Stont's family. Chas Spangler and John Mark attended the funeral of their grandmother Mrs Wagner near Armstrong. Local lads seek summer work. Several residents haul goods to farms for spring moves. Some neighbors plagued by grip but improving.
Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Sarita Smith of Wooster to Mr Harry Miller, general manager of Mineral Development Co. of Guanajuato Mexico. Miss Smith, daughter of Mrs Smith of Creston, is Northwestern graduate and has served as hospital superintendent in Guanajuato. The couple plans a yearlong wedding trip including Wooster, New York, eastern cities, and San Francisco.
Officials in Wayne County dispute a Cleveland Press report that Senator Vanover led a fund of 35 per county official to push a salary rebalancing. Officials say they did not receive invitations to contribute and deny backing the plan, while tensions rise after a senate address reported in the Cleveland paper.
A rough day brought drizzle in the morning and rain turning to snow in the evening. A loud thunderclap near three o clock marked a sudden drop in temperature as forecasters predict moderation by Tuesday.
A collection of snappy clippings from various newspapers recounting rumors about Taft Roosevelt and Roosevelts allies, speculation on war, political candidacies, and odd notes from cities like Bellefontaine, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, and Urbana with tongue in cheek reactions and urban gossip.
City papers report the GU A R section plans McKinlay Day at City Hall with a program open to all at no cost. A message urges readers to attend and show appreciation as ONE WAO will be there.
An old coon weighing 22 to 25 pounds was killed south of the city Monday by a large hound owned by Frank Sigler. The dog tracked the quarry early and pursued it until the encounter ended in a battle royal, the coon finally overpowered after a few minutes of fight.
We tender sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness at the death of Mrs. Robert Alexander.
Dr Lett F Hershey preached at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday night in a farewell sermon titled Christian Unity. He urged church cooperation and said pulpit silence harms reform, hoping U S pulpits will heighten efforts to clear the country of vice. He stressed unity among Christians over church unity, noting temperance and other vices require joint action. The gathering included Rev Hershey and others taking part in scripture reading and prayers.
Neighbors and friends, about thirty nine, gathered at the Postmaster and Mrs Frary’s home to mark their silver anniversary. Rev Mead absent. Mayor delayed. John Holloway presented a silver fruit dish and bread plate. the couple spoke briefly, and the group sang God be With You til We Meet Again before departing.
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Wooster Post Office: Gentlemen Wo Caughey M Davidson Albert Fetzer B F Jones James Kane ieo Pearce H W Richabaugh Charles Thompson Larn est Tracey Elmer Weldy Laties Mrs Edward Daneen Dora Grezner miss Anda Mubsarn Miss Caro Yolrath.
Mrs. Robert Morehead, about 65, died Tuesday morning at her home in Creeton following a period of poor health. Survived by her husband only. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the undertaker.
A University appeal led by President Holden seeks funds to complete a $500,000 endowment and clear $14,164 in deficits. Generous contributions from New York sources, alumni, and individuals total over $600,000 in pledges and gifts, with less than ninety days to raise the remaining $131,740 and $14,104 debt payoff. Each dollar donated adds three dollars and thirty three cents to the endowment, urging widespread support.
Jan 28 report from Jefferson notes Mrs Rastetter ill with typhoid fever under Dr Lehe care. Miss Rose assists, Ellsworth Seneca family visits, Frank Johnson's kin celebrate birthday. Protracted meeting at the Meth church ended. another to start at evangelical church Monday Feb 10 as Mrs Rendell heads to India amid illness.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs H B M Knaatrick near Oak Hartor on Thursday January 23 at age 68. The remains were taken to Creatuo for interment, with funeral held at the Presbyterian church led by Hey W. Wallace, burial at Maple Muand cemetery. Also mentions visits by Mrs Will Neil of West Salem and local Farm ers' Institute activities, plus revival and Methodist society events upcoming.
On Jan 29 teachers and district No 5 held a meeting with Miss Mabel Snyder and others to discuss a debate topic about how the Indian was treated. Debaters from No 5 and No 3 prepared 15 minute arguments with Miss Aylesworth to lead. Mrs Lucy Aylesworth and her husband are quarantined in Los Angeles, with their daughter Helen, for two weeks from January 15 as a mercury outbreak spreads. Revival services begin at Mohican church next Friday evening.
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