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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
3
A local column urges a small yearly park investment to develop Wooster’s city park into a beloved, beautified public space. The piece links park value to community pride, notes broader newspaper market issues in Massillon, and comments on politics, media, and notable figures of the era.
Ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparillz as a spring medicine to restore appetite and aid digestion. Claims purity and safety after compliance with drug act. Mentions chocolate-coated form and 300 doses for one dollar.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention figures such as Joe Gans and Tom Johnson, a Denver injunction plank, a new post office site, and the Smithville chautauqua, with hints of resumed conventions, resolutions by Conner, and family reunions as part of a bustling community update.
Residents discuss locating a public building in Wooster and the Buckeye North Street area. Bids from the Firestone and Larwill estates, plus the Albright corner, are reviewed by the Treasury Secretary with a federal decision pending. A post office site fate depends on congressional funding and site offers.
Harvest time accidents troubled Lattasburg area after July Fourth events. John Frank suffered severe injuries adjusting a pulley. Rafos Imbuff fell from unloading hay, breaking his leg above the ankle. Dr. Alay set the fracture and the patient rests. Other noted happenings include Miss Hinkle visiting with Ida Jacobs, funeral for Simuel Grose, and Fair Haven Aid society planning an ice cream social to support church repairs on July 11.
In Memoriam Thursday July 3 Warne Township Housekeepers Club hosted Mrs W P White and daughter at their country home north of the city. The large gathering mourned the sudden death of Mrs Carl Bixler with floral emblems and a card. Speakers included Miss Cora Sherrick and Miss Emma Sherrick, Mrs F I Heim spoke on temperance, and members tributes praised Mrs Bixler.
Miss Zota Caskey a Smithville schoolteacher survived a Cleveland store fire that killed seven and injured many when she climbed 25 feet to a window sill and, after the failed net jump, suffered a scalp wound. A second jumper missed the net and died later. another victim was crushed by toppled jumpers.
A large group from Highland Park enjoyed a Fourth of July picnic with W Summer and wife, Chas Earnhart and family, Alvert Treace and family, Harry Crow and family, M B Winger and family, Mrs A D Reed and daughters, Mrs Sabina Barnhart of Wooster, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Nellis, and Viola Winger of Orangeville. They dined well, boated, fished, and played games. A picked nine baseball game in the afternoon amused all, with Mrs Nellis pitching notably. Guests of Dr S Winger and wife were honored at the event.
The July Fourth events at Congress drew nearly 600 attendees for ball games with a net positive balance. Congress beat Canaan 7 5 in the morning while Canton Nationals beat Congress 5 0 and Nationals beat Canaan 6 1 in the afternoon. Garver struck out nine for Congress. Wetzel allowed two runs for Canton. Attendees included Addison Slemmons and others from New York and Pittsburgh. Community groups and churches held meetings, picnics, and lawn socials, with fireworks and a large social scene across Bainbridge Street and Beal avenue venues.
Marriage license issued affecting Stranze of New York and Rose Walker of Wooster, with Orrville resident Ivan R. Boone and Dalton resident Bertha E Zerner named as parties. Reporting follows local notice conventions for such records.
Mica Boyd spent the Fourth with Simon Gant and family at Wadsworth. Many residents celebrated at Congress. Mrs Guy Cain and children of Rutland stayed with George Furney and wife Grandmother Irvin while visiting J. M Irvin. George Furney builds a new kitchen. About one hundred youths gathered at Jerry Odonal's to celebrate Nellie Fair’s 18th birthday with ice cream and cake and games. Roy Gann and wife of Wadsworth visited A. A. Evy and wife. George Geratenslager made a business trip to Wooster on the Fourth. Preaching next Sunday at 7:30. Mrs Bechtel is very sick.
CLEARCREEK VALLEY July 7 reports Martha and Joe Davis of Wooster visiting their Uncle Jim Campbell for two weeks. Chas Bowman and pride spent time with friends last Sunday. Children day exercises held at Lehman church Sunday evening. Jeenie Flickinger went to Butler for the Fourth. A valley resident won a piano prize in a Canton contest. P Stout and wife visited at sea Snydec a in Canaan last Sunday. Farmers busy cutting wheat, crop judged very fair in the area.
Mr and Mrs Warren Wise and children thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and help during the death and burial of their daughter and sister. They appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and support.
Directors at a meeting Monday evening declared the usual semiannual dividend at 54 cents per annum. Dividend checks are being paid by Secretary Hooke at the loan office. The Wooster Building & Loan has shown an increase in the last six months despite the nationwide stamp tax.
Several deaths are noted including Mrs J H B Dan ford of Swifts Ohio. Mrs George Fortune of Orrville. Miss Mary Lorgoh daughter of Michale Larson of Burton City. Mrs Mae Pepper daughter of Rev George W Pepper. Mrs B Karrcara Bran neck. Edna Chloe Wise oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Wise. Interments at Canal Fulton Wooster cemetery Plain church.
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