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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
8
An OCR fragment mentions names and places in a damaged local notice. Readable items include references to persons and a possible event but essential details are missing. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm dates, locations, or outcomes.
Report notes a county effort to hire a man to capture stray dogs amid safety concerns and public discussion. Mentions scheduling, budget and potential impact on residents, with references to local officials, safety board, and August meetings.
A large number of residents plan an excursion to Silverlake next Thursday. Guests include Mrs J. Callan and daughter Ruth of New York City, Mrs D Seward of Axton, and Miss Bessie Taylor of Shreve. Mr Alyesworth visits Niagara Falls while Elizabeth Suber from Youngstown visits grandparents. Creston hosts visitors from Crestview and Monroe. Dr Keyes of Cleveland preaches. Mrs Iva Utle and children of Akron visit John Green and daughters. Miss Mary Staff of Cleveland vacations nearby. Mrs Edgar Goodman and two children of Wooster visit her sister Mrs Harry Flobart.
A historical sketch extols Orrville as a thriving Ohio town in a rich agricultural region. It highlights churches, schools, waterworks, electric lights, rail access, and a picturesque landscape with farms, wagon roads, and busy markets. The narrative praises local worship, industry, and the comforts of a growing residential community.
A list of miscellaneous county bills paid including bridge work by Meoday Central Construction and other contractors such as D R Honser and Jacob Fredrick, supplies for auditors, dog tax adjustments, printing, livery hire, and postage. Names include Geo Omits, J Kabler, J Pressaler, Barrett Bross, Keeney & Selb, and others with assorted small sums.
The following letters remained uncalled for at the Wooster post office on July 22: Gentlemen Jono Conners Edman Hover Papa Stoll Wooster Film Co C M Woodruff Ladies Mrs Lewis Clark Mr Grace Early Miss Eaunafox Mrs Meadl Besse Tompsom Masa Isca Vary les Fourtalaés Mrs Ella Bo Brewao W B Brysun P M.
A pew expressman was added to those who make toair headquarters at the courthouse on Monday morning to the person of Roy Rubeck. Mr Rubeck is considered accommodating and trustworthy and he is expected to quickly build up a lucrative business.
A clumsy report from Los Angeles notes Fred H Maen and Fay Gra ham Mawill being taken toward Clinton, HI, on murder allegations. The piece mentions public scandal and Magill’s claimed innocence amid the controversy. It also references clerical events in Rome and a police arrest in St Petersburg involving palace plans and an alleged plot against the emperor.
A blast at a Toyooka area coal mine in Japan killed many miners with over 400 reported dead and fourteen seriously injured. Separate reports mention a fire at Ed Seay's home near Mansfield, and a logistics incident on the Northwestern railway causing multiple deaths and injuries. Military and naval figures are cited in unrelated notes about armaments and orders in Europe and America.
Smithville in late July reports the wheat harvest underway amid a poor crop but a decent yield overall. Residents and visitors frequent churches, schools, and homes. obituaries and family news mix with travel notes, farm updates, and local business chatter. Notable items include Mrs. Susan Miller’s death in Creston, Eberly’s Kansas visit, and ongoing Lutheran church plans.
The Grand Lodge of the Order of Elks in Philadelphia adjourned its sessions after thousands visited the city. A heated debate led to a committee to examine slaughtering elk for teeth used as emblems, with a resolution urging members to stop wearing elk teeth until the report is completed. Colonel Albert J. Holley of Hackensack NJ was elected trustee to fill a vacancy caused by John Sheas’ death.
Mrs. B. Ropp lies sick at home west of town after a paralytic stroke. Cal Winkler, ill with suspected malaria fever, remains home. Harvest ends Saturday. Hanver will preach in two weeks followed by Sunday service. Harve and Chas Howman from Wooster visited parents east of town. Cleve Horaman and wife visited their parents in town. Henry Raudebaugh’s is cited. Section hands work 11 hours daily due to scarce labor. Mrs. Mattie Walton spent a few days in Wooster last week.
July 24 farm life reports from Excelsior Hall describe busy harvests and binder music across the area. Several residents, including W H Bower and wife, John Woodward and family, and Thomas Metcalf and wife, visited and shared Sundays, while George Roach suffered a serious hay fork injury to his arm. Ewing Woodward had an accident returning from such visits, with gray details unclear.
Harry Billard pitched eight recent games and struck out 18, as Gus Port defeated Meridians 2 to 0 in a 12 inning game decided by a fumble and wild throw. Outlaws vs Silverlake looms. Mails Lereburg vows strong lineup after a loss to Wooster. Young and Kieffer clubs clashed, Youngites winning 11 to 0, with Kieffer planning a rematch.
City residents join in a traditional salute to Ned Howard and family after a Sunday harvest of corn from their garden. The event includes showcasing corn ears and a pocket filled with corn as a symbol of the harvest, reflecting local agricultural pride and community spirit.
A secret wedding on Monday morning at Rev W A Littell's home united Misa Elizabeth M daughter of Wylie Smith and WC Dingman of Cripple Creek Colorado. The ceremony attended by Miss Elizabeth Riley and Miles Snyder. couple left for Cleveland then Colorado. Local notes mention social gatherings and upcoming nuptials amid a busy Wooster scene with garden parties, picnics, and church events.
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