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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
4
Harvest pages express relief that more hands are available for field work and that farm machinery is plentiful. The writer notes farm labor is scarce yet prices may rise as everyone stays busy, signaling broader national prosperity and healthier market conditions.
Reflective and satirical notes on the holiday mood, aging, and public figures. Mentions Dowie’s alleged Zion treasury draws, Jesse James's son as a Kansas City lawyer, criticism of Standard Oil, England’s view of Paul Jones, and local reactions to Fourth of July celebrations in Wooster and Dubuque.
Fragmentary report notes Hondyzinski, a prisoner, escaped from a Cleveland jail. The piece mentions Carrie Nation facing potential prosecution for postal abuse and references various cryptic sentiments about Dreyfus, Orrville, and a western paper’s claim on branches moving quickly.
A New York woman disinherited her son after he married her maid, reflecting social tensions about domestic staff. The piece also pokes at public affairs, noting U S government crises, baseball laws, and political humor about vacation duties and wartime news in a brisk, satirical tone.
A garbled fragment mentions heat, taxes, a world trip, Oyster Bay photographers, and a faulty weather forecast. References include Bryan taxes in Nebraska, a year until thoughts of independence, and jokes about an ice man and burglary in Creston. The tone is light, with stray names and local color.
Dr F HF H Pope of Dalton sues W Pope of Chicago and Anna Pope of Wooster in Wayne County Common Pleas to compel testimony in the will case of Mrs E M Pope mother of the parties. The will left all Wooster property to a daughter. brother in Doughinos left large wealth. The suit is anticipated as a major legal battle with Sterling & Brancher and E S Wertz representing the plaintiff.
Between 3 and 4 a m on Monday a tramp burglar pried open a window at Prof James L. Zaring's Creston home and stole $17 in cash and a $13 check after taking his pantaloons and vest into the yard. The victim woke once thinking a family member was awake, then found the missing clothes and money missing from the yard.
Citizens gathered Tuesday afternoon to see a novel rig a small road wagon drawn by a snail powered goat named William Goat The wagon is used by Tim Billingsly of Mansfield who touts a new vigor Billingeley explains he came from Reedsburg this morning to Wooster advertising his vigor and plans to pair goats for the trip ahead
Reported indecision on Price Russell's election to head the Ohio penitentiary with a majority expecting the board to likely rescind earlier action at the upcoming meeting, leaving Russell unlikely to continue in the post.
Joseph Keifer, a widowed painter with seven children, died Saturday at 11 after a cut on his hand worsened into lockjaw following a ladder fall days earlier. He was described as having beautiful eyes and handsome features.
Wayne and Holmes county commissioners opened a joint session to hear opposition to the Kill Buck drainage ditch west of the city. A demurrer by David Van Over prompted postponement. a quorum was lacking and the case adjourned to August 7 with plans to obtain Supreme Court opinions and petition copies for guidance.
Rev Har lan will preach at the Church of God in Smithville next Sunday at 8 pm. All are welcome to attend this service and join in worship.
July Guy Moore and wife of Akron visited their mother Mrs Elizabeth Moore over Sunday. Rev J C Smith was sick last week. Miss Verna Hackett and E H Bev ington spent the fourth with Earl's parents at Kent. Jake Stauffer and family visited their parents. James Fisher and wife of Maysville. Mrs H G Lautenschlager and Ralph of Akron visiting Martin Lautenschlager and Nicholas Schultz. A number of people joined the fourth celebration at Fredericksburg. Frank Stauffer and wife and Edward Lory joined the Cleveland excursion Sunday. John Hess and wife visited Ed Amiet at Mayesie last Thursday. Apple Creek W C T U meets July 14 at 2 pm at Mrs Jennie Jamieson's home. Mrs Rev J W Boyer and daughter Nellie back from Middletown, with Ester Boyer who graduated last month. Guy Moore and wife and Elizabeth Moore drove to Wooster to see Aunt Mrs R G Merriman, poorly with consumption.
July 10 entries list visits around Galion and nearby towns. John Ward's daughters from Galion called on J. Ward. Mrs. Myrtie McMearl of New Philadelphia visited David VanOver. Wm Wagner and family spent Sunday with Charley Spangler near Mechanicsburg. Mrs Jacob Heneel visited friends at Lodi last week. Delnn and Nellie Wagner visited friends at Lodi and Auckerman. Mrs Sarah Wagner returned from visits to Wadworth and Akron. Mrs Ella Hencel of Overton called on Mrs Wm Wagner.
G W Spangler closed a deal with J F Moanseer of Creston for ninety acres in Cheater township known as the Spangler and McMenell farm. Mr Musser will move his saw mill onto the farm at once. There are remnants of tinber on the lands.
Society notes record the July wedding of Mr and Mrs Wa Beall near Doylestown with extended family from Wayne Stark and Summit counties. About 72 guests attended including neighbors and relatives. A later Lutheran choir shower for Rev Hileman and bride followed, with kitchen utensils as gifts. Community events mention church outings and a new golf club house under construction.
A father took three children to a creek for a bath when the baby Mary slipped into deep water. Seven year old Fridolin dived in and brought her ashore. The boy earned praise for bravery while a local woman nearly fainted from heat and lack of remedies during a humbling day. Prof J G Black of the University enjoys baseball and joined a contest on the university diamond, making several solid contacts with the ball.
Mrs Jagiess Duke formerly of this city died Friday at her Canton home. Susanna Young aged 80 widow of Bernhart Young died Monday at her Masaillon home. Mary Smith 73 died Saturday at the infirmary after admission from Burbank. Louise Amborn aged 58 years 1 month 8 days died Sunday morning on East Liberty street from general debility. Funeral held 2 pm Tuesday with Wooster cemetery interment, survivors include two daughters in Wester and the West. Wm Kostenbader’s funeral Sunday afternoon on Cushmann street drew many friends. services at the formed church, flowers from former Punn Lines employees, pallbearers named. John Sigler 21 died Saturday of typhoid fever near Easton. survived by wife and two small children. funeral Monday morning.
W V Goshorn a former Wooster and Galion editor will be retained indefinitely as commission clerk in Governor Pat Igoo s office. Harris may keep him until the end of his term.
At a Monday meeting Harrison Lerner and Lehman considered offering a 200 reward for Raf Long in connection with the serious arson case that left John Evans injured in Doylestown last Saturday night. Details remain unclear as officials review the incident.
County Commissioners opened bids from banks at a Monday meeting as required for county and municipal funds to be kept in depositories. Three bids were received from Citizen's Bank of Wooster Orrville Savings Bank and First National Bank of Dalton with bonds and interest offers. The Citizen's Bank bid was highest and may be accepted. Treasurer Krieger noted about 180 090 on hand.
Washington reports two wills of Miss Jennie Talmage, daughter of a famed preacher, with one probate 1933 leaving two thirds of the estate and a $380000 bequest to Mrs. A B Howard, and a later 1902 will naming Miss Florence Hunt an actress as sole heir with Howard not mentioned. Relatives may contest either will. Howard denies any claim to become principal heir. Subscribe for the Republican.
Estate notice from Bellara Wooster reports a loss of 50 pounds with inquiry for the owner Hoffmann at 4 percent mile distance. Details remain fragmentary and unclear.
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