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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
4
A July 29 Wooster Republican issue notes harvest weather and a strong Republican ticket. It comments on Grover Cleveland as a potential candidate, references Marion’s population, Pittsburgh baseball, a Western Pennsylvania town’s street fair, and King Peter’s fragile position, closing with reflections on Wall Street caution.
The article notes that the English lord Rrington is severely ill with typhoid fever in St Louis. It mentions Eastern society men adopting silk kimonos, and reflects on carefree concerns over clothing.
The report notes Carrie Nation in Pittsburg with sharp words about opponents and harassment of rivals. Doc Norton opposes Tom Johnson though a serious run for office seems unlikely. Rumors about Senator Quay's retirement are contrasted with his potential long life and influence. Edward’s Ireland trip shows him active among the poor, while Johnson reportedly declines governor consideration awaiting support. Patti delays farewell until fall as public opinion shifts.
The item records a head injury rumor from the Venezuelan revolution era and questions intervention to stop violence. It mentions Poledo Jones opposing Hanna’s senate return and typical petitions for reelection. Also notes James R. Keene’s minor misfortune and a Wall Street remark about recent gains and a break.
Fragmented column mixes politics and gossip about Missouri governor candidates including Folk and anti-bribery concerns. It references financiers, Dr Norton, Marion Star, and Wellshreve, plus a tangent on Breathitt County and a box-train witness in a century-old tale. It laments changing times from Edward I to Henry VI era.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has optioned land owned by George Juntius at Orrville. A twenty foot wide strip runs along the current tracks and along land recently purchased from Daniel Quinlan to allow two additional tracks. Work in the Orrville yards continues with grading underway, one track laid, and the bed prepared for another track as steam shovels and teams work daily.
Fredericksburg diary notes a refreshing afternoon rain last Saturday. Visits include Miss Mary Graham of Bloomfield staying with the Armstrong family, Mrs Will McCormick and two children from Cleveland at the McCormic home, and Mrs Alice Guily of Chicago visiting sister Mrs Ridle. Miss Isabelle Rassac preceded? spent Sabbath with her priest. Mrs Grosjean and daughter Pearl of Lima visit John D Armstrong. Mr Aylesworth celebrated two little girls at his house, Madge and Arbella Barnes, guests of Miss Anna Tagwart.
MAYSVILLE July 27 A 4H member Matthey returns home after a month away. Guy Grosjean from Cedar Rapids Ind shakes hands with friends. Abe Hartel visited town and walked to Fisher's corn field. Sickness is reported in the area. A hammer mishap at Sam Cook's injures Samuel Tracy with rib fractures. Solicitor Matz with Musser and Johnson enjoyed a coon hunt in Bear Hollow reservations. M E church dedication services drew large crowds as Rev Powell of Millersburg spoke in the evening.
Wheat stored away and hay remaining. Perry Miller visited Reelsburg on business. John Miller and family, D W Clason and W J Muller attended Mrs. Wm Wagner's funeral at Lodi. Wm Wagner and wife lived here three to four years. Ada was beloved by all. Mrs. Wagner receives community sympathy. she is left with three children. Perry Miller’s wife and children visited Lodi. Frank Hershey’s family joined Wm George’s family. Local children suffer whooping cough.
A local festival is planned near Jefferson at Mt Eschurch on Friday in July. Organizers urge attendance to celebrate community and heritage with activities and local vendors.
Wayne county Republicans held a large harmonious convention at the city opera house. Dr H B Bertolette of Shreve was named temporary chairman and W Ss Hostettler of Doylestown secretary. W A Craig of Shreve was nominated for representative. H H Hubbell was nominated for prosecuting attorney with acclaim. The convention elected Welker Christy treasurer and Perry Cotterman, John Stevens, or Daniel Scotland fought for infirmary director before Stevens won. The central committee later named an executive slate including H B Bertulotte and Smyser.
A Saturday fairgrounds game ended in a 1 1 tie after ten innings as Wooster and Brecksville both struggled to score late. Brecksville built a six run lead in six innings through errors and walks, while Wooster answered with key hits and strong fielding including two running catches by Barnes and a notable defensive play by Weld.
Medina defeated Sterling 18 to 10 in last Friday’s baseball game. A railroad collision near Medina damaged caboose 100745 and engine 145, derailing L. & W. equipment. a brakeman suffered leg and internal injuries. Also notes include a quiet wedding at J. H. Sample’s home to Vida Sample and Clew Glessner, and local social events.
Laubach & Boyd advertise Hyomei as a guaranteed remedy for hay fever. They claim using it two to three weeks before the season prevents symptoms, or six to seven daily inhalations if symptoms appear, plus nostril application. The ad emphasizes a ozone like atmosphere and a money back guarantee, urging immediate use.
Notice to bondholders and owners of bonds of the Woos of Trustees of the Sinking Fund. August date and redemption action referenced. Reader advised of necessary steps to claim redemption and funds.
Walter Robison broker reports Wooster stock exchange wheat July 77 14 July September 77 34 corn July 52 344 September 52 4 oats July 42 September 381 g pork July 1882 September 1862 lard July 743 September 762 market figures include butter cheese and vegetables with retail wheat flour corn rye barley and oats prices listed for various grains and products corrected by W D Tyler dealer in Wooster Ohio July 29 1903
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