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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
8
The Wooster area reports visitors from Buffalo Canton and Milwaukee. Outings to Cedar Point were crowded despite threatening weather, and local trains saw heavy traffic. Community notes include sermons, church events, and a large greenhouse addition contract at the experiment station.
The report details a large scale field exercise in Tae wrewas county with eight regiments to participate. Army No 118 led by Brigadier General Mabon will face Army No 2 commanded by Brigadier General Stephens in two armies four miles apart. The event includes a three stage drill ending with a sham battle using blank cartridges and forty umpires to judge performance. The aim is to teach citizen soldiers the realities of war and build physical fitness.
Speculation runs high on possible appointments to the experiment station board following Governor Pattison's death and Li ber Lars's ascent as chief executive. Senator VanOver was asked to name a candidate. insiders expect no immediate personnel changes, with future confirmations tied to next year’s legislative session. Governor Harris, a practical farmer and staunch friend of the station, is noted in the discussions.
Freight conductor Thomas Slatterly of Alliance was severely injured Sunday night at the Millbrook coal shores. He attempted to board a moving train, caught in the interlocking switch rod, was thrown against a stake, and suffered a dislocated shoulder and head injuries. He was treated by Dr. H J Stoll in Wooster and later rode a late train home.
George Fultz of Wooster, through attorney M Sooner, filed a common pleas petition against Prof H C Grumbine and W Ed Gornley contractor to recover 44.18 and enforce a mechanic’s lien for extra interior finishing work at Grumbine’s residence. A dispute over the account’s correctness preceded the suit.
The Taggart case, carried to the circuit court on error, may be argued when the court convenes in September. It has not yet been finally decided by Mr Taggart's attorneys, but the case will appear on the docket and will likely be taken up.
City council in regular session with most members present approved minutes. A road resolution to improve College avenue by paving passed on third reading. Solicit or Hay raised questions on a $2000 city share and 4 percent interest, but council assured bonds would sell. Keister presented complaints about Brown property wastewater, refer to board of public service. Johnston asked about High street dedication. engineer to set grades and report. Ginter inquired about Elm street opening. referred to public service. Schopf noted Lucca street delay. referred to public service. Council adjourned after routine motions.
An endorsement from Mrs. EH Brunson of Dublin Georgia claims Electric Bitters keeps the elderly youthful and boosts strength. She says the tonic cures dyspepsia liver trouble inflamed kidneys and constipation after regular use. Sold by Laubach and Boyd druggists with a price noted.
Mary Etta Scott petitions for divorce from William Edson Scott in Shreve, alleging April 28, 1901 marriage and years of abuse, drunkenness, and neglect. She cites repeated beatings of her and her daughters, threats with an ax, police arrest interventions, and refusal to provide clothing and life necessities. She seeks divorce, alimony, and equitable relief.
In Smithville locals gear up for the Chautauqua at Point Breeze running July 28 to August 12 with a free pioneer picnic on August 11. The program features debates by Prof Eberly on dociaHsm and vital questions of the day between Barnhill and Medrady on August 2 and 8, plus Rev Rutledge as a potential highlight.
Madisonburg on July 17 reports farmers threshing wheat with good quality grain. A lightning strike destroyed a barn owned by Mr Harmon west of town. Friday evening Oswald and son of Akron visited T A Landes. Oswald Jr. injured in the Auto works incident referenced last week. Jesse Kindig of Seville visited his mother. Wilmot Snyder and wife of Wooster called on Ira J. Johnson. Mrs Hitler fell ill after eating baked beans last week. Chautauqua starts July 23. Mies Del Lehr hosts whooping cough. Subscribe for the Republican.
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