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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
4
The Wooster Republican issue from July 10 1901 published in Wooster Wayne County Ohio at 12 East Liberty Street. Primary content includes business news and community notices from the era as a Second Class Mail Matter newspaper.
A County Convention is set for August 7 1901 in Wooster Ohio to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Wayne County Republican Convention and to select nominees for County Treasurer Clerk of Courts County Commissioner and Sheriff. Precinct committeemen are instructed to forward delegate lists to the Executive Committee secretary.
The report notes MrkS NATION touring Indiana during a calm summer period with little local activity while expenses continue regardless of public attention or performance. It reflects a subdued phase in her itinerary and financial persistence during vacations.
Readers are told another hot wave may form in the Northwest but current conditions are comfortable. The note encourages looking at John R. McLean Jas and hints at the upcoming Democratic platform release tomorrow.
A lively Fourth of July celebration centered in Portoberto featured parades, concerts, and family picnics. Residents gathered to honor independence with local bands, fireworks, and community camaraderie showcasing regional pride and festive spirit.
The New York World labels Fourth of July violence as a mutilation, while youth doubt the world's funeral. Pennsylvania reformers rally against Quay, Aguinaldo dispute questioned for payoff, and Allen sues over school expulsion. Mention of autos replacing horses and forecasts of extended heat appear amid Washington dinners by General Gomez.
A wary review of Held Kentucky reveals several men ready to back TRith if persuaded. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes the cold wave of events as summer 101 threads through the scene, with potential suitors for a Senate seat awaiting a prompt nudge to mobilize.
A Castile, Pennsylvania factory considers allowing an employee a vacation despite pending orders. The move aims to balance production needs with worker rest as management weighs a wedding trip and other personal time.
In an interview General Alver, aged 10, previews an upcoming fall book promising full details of the late beef sandal. The former secretary described himself as something of an advertising agent.
A fragmented report notes Spain’s congress seeks funds for a new navy amid ongoing conflict. The account suggests a spirited legislative push, reflecting a commitment to naval expansion despite wartime constraints and political hurdles.
Mt Vernon claims a unique rooster that will set and hatch chickens. The remark hints at other curious finds awaiting a patient picker through Mt Vernon’s local scene.
James G Stowe resigns from his Capetown assignment citing only $3 000 annual pay and a belief that another patriot may find the post worthwhile despite the tight stipend.
A Cumberland Maryland man carried a large firecracker under his arm when a prankster set it off from behind causing a loud blast. The funeral was held quietly as officials continue inquiries into the incident.
Local residents report a mysterious illness resembling malaria with morning stiffness after hot days. Community concerns focus on causes and potential exposure as clinics note rising calls for guidance and treatment.
The New York Press urges Americans not toward hard work during heat but calls for a plan to allow workers to rest in hot weather. It argues such a measure would earn the thanks of the American people for relief and productivity.
The will of Al Johnson brother of Tom Johnson of Cleveland discloses a fortune a little over a million rather than four times that amount as first reported. Still, the sum will tide over many careful people through the dull season.
An Ironton man was arrested for bigamy after marrying a second wife while already married. The incident occurred shortly after his wedding to a woman about twenty miles from his first wife, prompting authorities to note the importance of avoiding proximity to past commitments.
Aeron's papers discuss the town's rapid population growth and compare its health resort lore to Northern Michigan, where the place is famed for health and longevity. A man haunted by old age death rumors was carried to the next county to preserve the community's reputation.
Residents Mrs M M Orr of 262 Grant street Buffalo New York and Will Yoder care of geee tae 2h Sie Hotel are named in a formal notice. The advertisement seeks actomimp ormation-con earaoe Ge Pane an-American Fun Dae OF Falls Bee with further details to follow.
Smithville was quiet on the 4th until evening when a grand fireworks display lit the town. The MF church held a successful festival, and the Methodists are repairing their church walls. The village school election passed 43 to 9, so sub district No 4 remains. The county Sunday rally plans set for Point Breese on August 2. Local visits include Mrs Webner and grandson Frank at Big Prairie, Homer Rice of Cleveland visiting relatives, and Mrs Ankerman of Baltic visiting G Webner. Mrs Anna Hughes died aged 34 years, burial at Honeytown. Services by Rev E I Smith and Dr Wesseler.
A 10 ago interview recalls Smithville Ohio where two storekeepers John Wolliamun and Jordaul fueled bitter price wars over butter. Their rivalry drew buyers from a 25 mile radius to the town near the Pennsylvania turnpike, turning Smithville into a key butter collection point and fueling daily trades valued at up to $1,000.
The Republican Reston notes arrivals and departures including Miss Adelle Tenney at Oberlin and Carl McGuff helping at the post office. It mentions failed bids for Main Street excavation, comments on Independence Day reflections, Dora at Mantua, and new editor F. M. Sulliger. Obituary for Mrs. Sarah McIlvaine, and staff changes at local rail offices and electric plant.
A damaged OCR fragment references goods and fertilizer trade, noting quantities and parties involved. Readable portions imply commercial supply terms but lack complete details.
Report from superintendent of State Epileptic Hospital at Gallipolis shows twelve inmates in the institution for Wayne county. Various probate actions listed include administrators appointed for Mudolph Tschan and William Stanford, guardians for Ezra Hoard and Etetine Conrad, executors named for Abraham Myers and John McDowell, and multiple accounts and bond filings. Hearings set for August 2 and August 2 dates noted for several guardianships and estates.
The Fourth of July celebration in Fredericksburg featured a large parade led by the Maysville band, an America singalong, and an invocation by Rev. McClintock with a welcome by Mayor Vice L. Stophlet. Rev. J.O. Campbell delivered a patriotic oration on the Declaration of Independence. Various races entertained, bands played into the evening, and neighbors shared visits and stories. An accident occurred when a dynamite cane exploded, injuring J. M. Brown.
Special Correspondent reports Blachleyville factions clash over village improvements as a newly formed band earns funds for concerts via a festival. A rival group counters with free ice cream, but attendees favor the band event over the competing celebration at Loggerheads.
A mare described as sorrel was reported missing from a residence on Bow Street late Sunday night. Neighboring residents note no unfamiliar persons or vehicles in the area and authorities are investigating leads.
A fragmentary wartime verse reflects comradeship and resolve. It imagines guards, weapons, and the king’s command, urging unity and courage as soldiers prepare to fight side by side without concern for clothing or supplies. The archaic tone suggests a martial ode with martial imagery.
Engineering Magazine reports nearly all forms of propulsion are used on Russia’s Volga and its tributaries. Thousands of steamers and barges transport tens of millions of tons, with 50 000 rafts moving annually and Nijni Novgorod as a major market for millions in merchandise sold at the great fair.
Great Bend Kansas July 9 15 000 acres of wheat burned in a fire started by an unknown man discarding a lit cigar into stubble. Loss estimates total 300 000 bushels of wheat. Jewelry Store Robbed in Deadwood South Dakota also reported on July 9. Burglars entered Solomon’s jewelry store and escaped with diamonds worth 6000 dollars.
Detroit hosts the fortieth annual National Educational Association convention as teachers begin gathering. The first general session was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon with the convention opening in the morning, featuring education professionals and administrators from across the country.
A new train timetable for the Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Railway takes effect May 26. Under the revised schedule trains will reach Wooster at designated times, adjusting arrivals and departures to fit the updated route plan.
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