04 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1906
Page
1
Monday Morning offers wide selection of ladies lace hose in multiple colors at reduced prices. Includes silk and lisle options with bulk deals and multi pack pricing. Also reduced prices on all wool skirts and men's half hose and children's ribbed black hose at low per pair rates.
In Doylestown Ohio a fatal shooting occurred as Ray Long, provoked by a fight in a saloon, killed E. Evans while attempting to restrain a disturbance. Coroner Zaring held an inquest and postmortem found the bullet from a .32 revolver, with Long at large after slipping away before officers arrived. County authorities traced the weapon and reported Long’s escape aided by a state posse and a livery driver. Cyrus Long and his sons, previously of peaceful miner lives, are noted for town visitations that often led to trouble.
Coach St John will end his Wooster Giants tenure July Fourth then depart with his family for Chautauqua New York where he has accepted an instructor role to teach college coaching rules. He has been studying the new rules ahead of the season and prepared University prospects with preliminary practice.
Miss Mable Van Evera visits relatives in Canajoharie New York. Miss Floerve Hoff suspends Clyde Van Evera wedding in Cleveland Toursday. Dr. Garver hosts guests as Mrs May Johnson of Cleveland visits Congress. Dramatic Club to present The White Lie at Town Hall Saturday. Fourth of July festivities draw record crowds with fireworks and West Salem band. Congress vs Wooster Pilsners baseball slated 10 am and 3 pm. Township Board hires teachers for the coming year with Mabel Van Evera elected at No 11 and No 6 abolished.
Water Works turned on the fountain flow Monday after Superintendent Fisher notified. Fisher states the city keeps the water on to ensure proper function and safety of the public feature.
The Saratoga limited train bound for New York derailed at Ballston after a switch opened by mistake caused coaches to leap from the track. No fatalities and no serious injuries among trainmen or passengers.
Four workers were killed as St Michael church in Hamburg was destroyed by a blaze that swept the building including its four hundred twenty six foot tower and spire. The fire occurred today as repair work progressed on the church.
George A Clapper of the Clapper Bag and Printing Co says the firm needs more help as September brings holidays and upcoming orders. He notes current staffing is insufficient, plans to hire women from Wooster area, and fears moving the plant if local applicants remain scarce. He seeks willing workers at good wages for steady employment.
Riley Howas of Wooster reports heavy loss of hogs after feeding them sauerkraut. Although the exact cause is unknown, officials suspect the kraut from his winter supply, which was given to the hogs, led to illness and death.
A largely attended vesper service Sunday evening at the Methodist church was described as very beautiful. The choir was directed by Miss Plank and Miss Mary Glenn led the organ.
Sunday evening patriotic services were well attended at the English Reformed Church with able addresses by Wesley H. Zaugg and Chas. A. Weiser. Rev. H. Nelkirk read the Declaration, and the music reflected an oral patriotic character.
William Harrison 82, son of Mrs. Russel Kinion, died Saturday in Cleveland General Hospital after a long lung illness. Survived by wife Zee Harrison, he was known for his genial humor. Funeral from the Kinion home at 2 pm. Interment in Worcester Cemetery.
Readable fragments describe an Independence Day posting or notice with scattered references to a location and a time. The text mentions July and a possible event or message from an office. Little coherent detail remains to form a full summary.
The Cleveland Leader notes Smyser from Wooster is not new to Congress, having served eighteen years ago, but he remains energetic. He earned nearly 100000 in a Newark position and gains support for his ascent. The Hill praised Smyser’s Newark post as potentially securing Licking County’s backing for his return, amid concern over Ashbrook’s Democratic nomination and the family’s reluctance to break pledges.
Although Congress adjourned, Congressman M. L. Smyser will stay in Washington for several days for public and private business. He likely will reach Wooster for Luc summer tonight or tomorrow.
In Jefferson on a Saturday Jenee Joe and ZCurtis Mellieges fought publicly. Mayor Van Nest issued a warrant for assault and battery against Mollin Ger under arrest by Chief Leiner, Dinger and Mandar faced fines. A beer bottle allegedly was used in the scuffle.
The Tuscarawas Herald reports a bitter Democratic split with Coshocton and Hurst taking prizes, Wayne County suffering and Smyser poised to benefit as wounds from past defeats influence this fall’s vote. Holmes and Coshocton celebrate while Wayne County remains the sore spot in a charged party contest.
Christine, Wooster preparatory department teacher, wrote to Harry K. Thaw saying he could call students to testify to his good character while in school. Christine recalls Thaw as not wild and doubts tales of his pranks. He was fond of dogs and kept three at one time in Wooster.
Henry Rylander and his wife suffered serious injuries in a Sunday runaway near Doylestown after their mare bolted. Mrs. Rylander endured a broken leg with fears of fatal internal injuries. Mr. Rylander also sustained multiple broken bones.
Charley Haley of Wayee's sold his 80 acre farm through agent G W Spangler for 95500. Buyer Christian Deaterly of Pennsylvania plans to move his family to Oklahoma within two weeks, as Haley prepares to relocate.
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