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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
4
Governor Hob addresses the public listing analogies on wanting the other fellow’s job. The piece weaves in references to lawyers, farmers, teachers, and newspaper men, noting life’s dream if everyone swapped roles. Mentions Eugene Debs, Bryan, and South American events with light satirical tone.
In a broad district outlook for Zuage Smyser’s bid for Congress, the Wayne county scene signals strong support and a likely return, with Democrats and Republicans praising Smyser’s alignment with the administration and constituent focus. The piece also references local political chatter, stray notes on governors, and unrelated national topics, all reflecting a cluttered editorial page.
Ohio plans political conventions to energize civic life with events across cities. Local officials and party leaders expect discussions on policy themes, candidate outreach, and voter engagement strategies to boost turnout ahead of elections.
In a brief note the Standard company states there is no plan to skip dividends for investors. The message underscores confidence in ongoing profits and steady capital returns despite market fluctuations.
Disjointed phrases mention burglary, reads about Loat Wooster and 22 eney mark, and reference letting everyone afford to mon key with lawyers and Thaw. The garbled text hints at crime, legal figures, and financial discussions without coherent context.
The readable fragments discuss Harry Thawtay Brow and an unclear plan involving managers and cars for a Pine tour. The text mentions days of rain showers and a postponed pap after several days, with scattered references to a tour on Thursday and a summarizing remark about weather.
A fragmentary notice describes a wedding at Fredericksburg on July 25. It mentions Mr McKelvey as the bridegroom’s relative, Miss Lida as the bride, and Mr Rotwrt T McCay as an attendee. An elaborate supper followed the ceremony and guests extended well wishes before departure on the late train for Jes Miner.
George Morr a well known regent of Franklin township filed for divorce from Etta C. Morr alleging gross neglect of duty including absence from home during harvest and meals, long piano playing, cruelty with a violent temper and false accusations. He seeks divorce and proper relief.
Excursion trains announced by Pennsylvania Lines link Cedar Point for 35 cents and Toledo for 150 dollars from Wooster with travel dated July 20 to 26. Details include Aoupday schedule and July departures and return options.
Wooster United Commercial Travellers will hold a picnic at Chippewa Lake Saturday with horse shoe pitching, rowing, bowling and other contests offering prizes. Members’ friends are invited to join in the merry making and outings across the lake.
Weather rains hinder threshing for wheat corps with 32 to 42 cents per acre reported. community updates include visits, shop work, and excursions to Cleveland and Silver Lake. Local names: Wm Rastetter, Mrs Isa Hoenrhil, Orr, Frank Mason, Henry Swarts, David Bowersock, S. M. Dennis, Levi Becker, Clyde Warner. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and consumption prevention with local pharmacy references.
Telegram from Louis McClellan announced the death of Mrs Zada McClellan at a sister’s home in Watavia New York after long illness. Mr McClellan, secretary at Wooster University, was summoned to her bedside. Remains to be brought to Wooster for interment. obituary to follow.
A new I O U F lodge formed in Creston last Friday, initiated by Wooster lodge, starts with about thirty local members and aims to grow. Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League spoke twice Sunday at local churches on the saloon issue, drawing large audiences.
John Hesselman a former Orrville resident died Saturday and was buried Monday in Orrville with the local community paying its respects as the family arranged services.
Two men in a buggy fled across a railroad crossing at East Liberty as a freight train approached. The pilot struck the wheel causing damage, and witnesses feared a fatal outcome though the drivers escaped. Names were not learned as the men sped away up Pittsburg avenue.
Prosecutor Carlin to prosecute the case involving Howard Happer after new affidavits surfaced. Happer reportedly left Worcester for the East to return to show business. Probate court action stalled with no action by late Monday. an additional affidavit was filed before Judge Orr. The new affidavit names Hany Howard as president of the brewery.
The Citizens' National bank accepted bonds Monday for the cash of Wayne county totaling over 140000 dollars. Bonding companies including American Surety Fidelity and Casualty and others stood security for the safekeeping while City of Lima bonds backed the balance. County Commissioners Harrison Lehman and Leiner approved the bonds and arranged the transfer prepared by Treasurer Krieger. The funds will be available for withdrawal as needed from the bank account.
Mrs Ira Johnson fell at her Madisonburg home on Monday and broke a limb. The incident prompted medical attention and a brief recovery period at home.
Markets by telegraph report from Wooster stock exchange shows Wheat July 75 34, September 76 5, Corn July 50 0 %, September 50 4, Oats July 88 54, September 82. Butter 10 to 12 cents per pound eggs 13 8 to 13 8 cents per dozen lard 8 cents per pound chickens old 6 cents young 8 cents Grain prices listed: Wheat 70 cents flour 4.48 per barrel rye 50 cents oats 35 cents corn 5 5? cents barley 45 cents timothy seed 1.25 to 1.40 clover seed 6 hay 3 16 to 12 salt 1.10 per barrel bran 1.10 middlings 1.20 wool unwashed 27 to 28 cents fine 28 cents.
The report tabulates cattle, sheep, calves and hogs prices from Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg and Cleveland markets. It records ranges for common to prime steers cows bulls stockers and feeders heifers fat cows bulls milkers and springers lambs yearlings hogs and varieties by market with figures such as Chicago cattle $4 25 to $6 85 and hogs $6 60 to $7 35, among others. Additionally grain prices show No 2 red wheat 77 1 1 4c and corn No 2 50 65 1 1c with oats No 2 around 34 4a.
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