10 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
1
Wayne county farmers fear a failed oat crop as yellow fields worry locals but Director Thorne and staff at the experiment station dispute a total loss. He cites cold wet spring and possible lice as uncertainties and expects oats to appear and at least a partial crop to head out, aiming to reassure anxious growers.
July social notes from Golden Corners record Ralph Snell and friend Mids Zora Fetzer of Canaan visiting, Beuchel of Wooster staying with relatives, and a Saturday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Gant with games and refreshments. Mr. Myers and Elizabeth Seifert of Lodi visited Mrs. Seifert’s family, and Mary Kaiser attended a local event, reflecting a well represented village scene in Worth Hermanville and nearby.
Wayne County records show multiple parcel transfers including D F Griffiths to C M Wyre for lot 814 in Orrville at 57.50, Frank Criss to L Edward Van Over for lot 28 in Congress at 200, and Cornelius B Shoup to Martin L Shoup for 825 acres in Chester township at 100. Other deeds include Christian S Brenner to Daniel and Alvin Ramseyer for 118 wo Ip x A J Heller and Wo Heller to Adam Allison for lots 628 and 629 in Orrville at 5,000, Mary J Hodges to Anderson A Ault for lot 23 in Creston at 200, Hiram Swartz to Elizabeth Hansith for land off lots 149 150 151 in Wooster at 2,800, Ross A Cline and Margaret Cline to Wm A Casenheiser for lot 59 and part of lot 60 in Daviestown at 1, Carne Norris to E A Norris for lot 189 in West Salem, 31, David and Mary Derr to Joby Derr for lots 192 and 193 in Smithville at 275, A W and M M Fike to J G Gilgen for lots 681 and 682 in Orrville at 1,200, Ands Weaver and husband to J O Moeely for lot 15 in Orrville at 2,500, and Mary Richardato and F Dunlap for lot 18 in West Salem at 3,800.
Shelby citizens prepare to host the Sherman brigade with campsites ground sanitation and other needs for August 27 to 30. Committees volunteer as locals organize entertainment. The 1898 Wooster camp inspired strong civic engagement and public speeches against annexation of Cuba and the Philippines.
July 9 notes fine weather for the Fourth of draft in Lodi with many residents out of town. A.L. Whitright pours concrete walls on Broadway for Mrs. Huffman. Jaline, Mia Robinson, J. C. Warner, Frank Snyder, D. W. Rousa of Ganua were guests of old acquaintances. Mr. Rouse, a Mexican War veteran, featured among residents. A. B. Taylor left for a lengthy event in the state. Chas. Smith of Toledo spent several days with his aunt.
The public service board met Monday night and awarded two key contracts. Shannon and Wilderson of Orrville will pave Bever Street at 151 per front foot, using Wooster brick with work to begin ASAP. Columbus Machine Co wins the engine and pumps for the water works, GE 1 500 000 capacity daily, with plant installed in 151 days and 8458 20 advance, about 2150 for pipes and supplies. Work to start immediately to have the plan in operation before cold weather.
The automobile tour for Glidden and Hower trophies covers 1570 miles from Cleveland to Toledo South Bend Chicago back to South Bend Indianapolis Canton Pittsburgh Bedford Springs Pa Baltimore Philadelphia and more this week. Garry Branstetter in a Dragon car and John C Zimmerman driving a Locomobile will participate to demonstrate durability of the Hotland tire with Zimmerman not a contestant.
The county commissioners approved a Monday bill list totaling numerous items. Expenses include bridge stone, telephone service, printing for the clerk of court, sheriff and infirmary costs, road and street work, coroner inquest, express charges, and various supplier payments to vendors such as Macadam road, jail repairs, and office supplies.
Overton July 9 reports a well attended Saturday festival with thanks to helpers. Farmers are busy with the hay crop. Mrs Will Carroll remains at her mother’s bedside in New Waterford in serious condition. Anna Smith sews for Mrs Ida Mowery this week. A Ringling show drew crowds in town.
Miss Elsie Stillson daughter of H J Stilson returned home dazed after July 4 outing to Highland Park, unable to speak. Doctors feared fever and sunstroke as reports of a quarrel with her father circulated. humane officer visited and she denied any blows.
The Pennsylvania lines contract secured last winter ensures a large crowd for the annual business men's outing to Silverlake. Two trains will transport riders from Wooster with 30 cars, 23 day coaches and two baggage cars, fare 75 cents for adults and 45 cents for children over five. First train departs 7:30 AM, second at 8:00 AM with stops at Akron Smithville and Orrville. returning trains leave 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM with stops at Akron Orrville and Smithville. Tickets go on sale July 24 at local businesses and at the depot July 24 evening and July 25 morning.
Before Referee Kean Jobo L. Hoffman, owner of principal stock in the Kreve brick plant, has been adjudged bankrupt. Creditors’ bearing will proceed before Referee W. F. Kean.
July notes from Burbane list visitors including Mrs Jesse Young of Rittman and Mrs John Hall of Barberton. Families James Booth from Corydon and Orlo Crush with Donald from Akron are guests. Town residents attended Ringling Bros show in Wooster and Meade reunion at Greenwich. Mrs Snyder and Mrs Coffman visit George Gasta. Rev Mead and family attend Mead reunion. ice cream social planned on Hower’s lawn. many locals invited.
Contractor Wm Long secured the Geratanglager Baggy factory contract but work cannot start this week due to Pennsylvania railroad delays on a suitable location near the freight depot. Mr Smith and local officials have sought fast approval, with Wooster officials urged to press Pittsburg for a quicker move. George Goratenslager remains eager to begin, hoping to move by October 1 if feasible.
July events and visits across the area include Edna Hoisington returning from Medina, Misa Ida Bixler from Wooster visiting Ralph Bixler, and several families hosting relatives. A Saturday meeting at the old schoolhouse will discuss cemetery needs. community ice cream social and July Fourth activities drew local participation.
Miss Lucy Armstrong entertains cousins from Akron while Geo Mechlin returns home. Mrs Cook Lewis and baby visit Cleveland relatives. Families Scholtz and Wisard visit. Diana dates and church services noted. Several locals travel to Chauanqua and Wooster show. Little Harry Cramer dies after tubercular brain illness. Canton guest visits noted. Local residents hosted at Altenheny.
Miss Lizzie Den hosted Miss Maude Hess on the Fourth with a large crowd from Applecreek and nearby towns attending a show in Weos ter. The Applecreek orchestra played while the Reformed church ladies held an ice cream supper raising $60. Two Fourth baseball games saw Applecreek win 12 to 8 and X to 0 against Fredericksburg. Notables visiting include Miss Pearl Rife from Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Swister of Mansfield. Local residents and friends are noted among many short social mentions and upcoming W T U meeting details.
Robert Shuman of Milersburg remains jailed unable to post bail after being charged with stealing $165 from cousin Louis Parcel. He is likely to plead guilty to larceny and receive a work sentence when Judge Esson resumes the case after returning from Point - de - Bay.
The community lists visiting friends and relatives from Lorain New London West Salem Ashland Red Haw Rows and Wooster. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Charles Watkins Miss Edith Watkins and many others visiting or hosting gatherings, weddings, and church events across several towns.
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