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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
4
The Wooster Republican argues that attracting new industries via selling town lots boosts demand for land and boosts values. A factory attracts workers, homes, and ancillary property, lifting the town’s economic activity. It praises gas and canal access and calls for more factories and industries to drive prosperity.
A garbled yet era-tinged account lauds Alfred Dreyfus as innocent and vindicated, lamenting lasting scars from Devil’s Island and the elation among admirers. The text also touches on state appointments, political maneuvering, and press clashes, with scattered references to figures like Russell, Hughes, and Rockefeller amid broader upheaval.
The text hints at Chicago and Alton railpost officials facing scrutiny over cigars, with lecture tours and congressional adjournments noted. It mentions a divorce case in Pittsburgh and references to Mr Bryan. A few fines around 60,000 dollars appear to imply government enforcement.
The Marion Star notes there are no empty houses in town yet suggests many may be vacant, hinting at a housing surplus or change. The piece references a broad revolution in South America as a vivid comparator, implying ongoing upheaval and uncertainty.
A jumble of garbled local comments touches on Wooster sports support, bathing facilities, marriage trends among Eastern girls, money luck, and a vague secretary route. The piece then pivots to Elyria game ambiguity with Peterson as umpire, and hints at public appetite for vacation planning amid emotional turmoil and vaudeville quips.
At West Lebanon on Sunday George Paris and Henry Herwick fought over a dispute. Herwick struck Paris, then fled before arrest. Constable John Des Voignes sent Herwick to Mt Eaton for trial. he pleaded guilty to assault and was fined. Beattyville and Hargis mentioned. Chicago mob scene described with a deadly double shooting and suicide note.
Officials report no trace of Ray Long in connection with the Doyletown murder. A $300 reward is authorized for information leading to Long’s apprehension, matching a similar $300 offer from the murdered man’s father. Prosecutor Carlin to issue a descriptive circular with Long’s picture.
Editor Hamilton notes Orrville’s Saturday crowds on main streets and crowded business rooms with extra clerks. Wooster visitors join in on business and social outings, signaling rapid growth that may soon demand courthouse access.
Applecreek July 16 local notes detail visits by Ada Wyre Barberton Willly Armstrong Kent and families Delano Mouore Akron and others to residents C E Sirehfeld Luc y Bott and Mt Eaton. A horse frightened at Samuel Graber caused injury. Funeral and burial of Mrs Ruth Meraman in Wooster recalled. Earl Snyder and partner attended Wooster festival.
Rev Hayman of Wooster University supplied the pulpit for Rev Wingert on Sabbath morning. Mrs Celeste Beagle and daughter of Beaver Falls Pa are guests of Mrs Scott and family. John Cover and wife of Burbank Sundayed at Chas Orr's home. Dr Hanna and wife entertain a young 800. Miss Elva Fetzer of Creston visited Thos Fetzer over Sabbath. John Snell and family entertained Rev Hayman on Sabbath. Rev Widgert will speak next Sabbath morning on Evidences of Immortality and in the evening Man, the Architect of His own Fortune. A L Carter of Wooster University Mrs Beagle and daughter and Mrs Scott and family Sundayed at GC B Whonsetierx.
An unreliable promotional fragment touts Dr Shoop s Night Cure as a bedtime treatment that supposedly works overnight while the system rests. The text is fragmented and does not provide reliable evidence or clear effects.
Wooster residents organize the Country Club with 96 signed members already. Officers elected include President George J. Schwartz, Vice-president R J Sweeney, Secretary Eugene Carlin, and trustees. Opening of the club house scheduled for next Tuesday evening. Members asked to ensure their names appear on the charter and to sign the roll. The club starts financially strong and anticipates social events before cold weather.
Rickenbaugh Bros. pull out with their thrashing rig and wheat yields 0 to 42 bushels per acre. Harvey-Priest cut 72 tons of hay from 16 acres. Trustees meet and grant salaries and approve bills. James Kiser tended Job’s comforts and provided amusement. Residents attended Salvation Army camp meetings at Slater’s Grove. Local folks comment on Jefferson and Black girls, speedway activity in Bachleyville, and supervisor eyeing restaurant work in Asoland. Storekeeper advertises Sunday cream sale. Mirgie Hayes returns to the village, and workers face duty repairs.
July 17 includes Mrs John Martio returning from Elyria with her daughter in law and granddad Esther Schadel and Helen Warner visiting friends in Cleveland. Bedlah Wright of Cleveland and Alice Wright of Danville visit grandparents Wm Berger. A daughter arrived for Ira Amiet and wife. Arabelle Barnes aided a concert at Millersburg. Mass Kiln Wise spoke at a Junior Party event in the Christian church. Blanche Hurst at Wooster summer school. Union services at Presbyterian church led by Rev Grimes. Applecreek festival drew several locals Saturday night. Mrs Elizabeth Lewis ill.
July 17 update from Big Prairie lists John Leyda of Allegheny visiting his uncle H A Leyda. Guests include Alice Peckinpasugh and Glennell Reed returning home after visits with Ed N Aylesworth family. Other locals like James Rose and Mrs B Lake with Frank Leichthy’s family hosted by Mrs Sarah Er, plus Akron friends visiting. A festival is planned at Newkirk's church on August 4.
The Wooster Trotting Association canceled planned races for the last week in May. They could not guarantee pool selling and thus, after considering assurances, announced it would be impossible to carry out the program as planned.
An attorney or administrator announces appointment and intent to settle estates in Wayne County Ohio. Creditors and heirs are asked to present claims promptly with authentication for allowance. Names include Arryl McClarran of Wooster and WM F Kean as administrator in 1906. Also mentions Jones C Brown estate and addresses in Wooster Ohio. Also a brief asthma relief advertisement.
Eight applications were filed for the librarian post at the Wooster Public Library on Tuesday with others still expected. Several candidates urged by the board have not filed, and some who saw the position are young. Board members have given no indication of their plans.
Five dollars damages. Mt Exton on July 17 reports the Parsonage work and completion of a new residence by John Jaundervain. Deverry sues for 76 dollars, jury grants 5 dollars. Dr George Murchad visits Urichsville, moves to Miller sburg, Mrs D B Wise helps care for a sick mother. William Stauffer dies at 49 after illness. funeral Saturday.
Market wire from Wooster reports Wheat July 7 83? and September 78 Rye and oats figures, plus a long list of prices for wheat, flour, rye, oats, corn, barley, timothy and clover seeds. Regional quotes include Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg Cincinnati cattle, sheep, lambs, calves and hogs with various price ranges.
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