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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
3
Taft's speech accepting the presidential nomination is portrayed as strong and expected. It emphasizes continuing the nation's success by remaining on the beaten paths of the past and upholding American principles through the Roosevelt administration legacy.
Citizens urged Wooster to attract two or three new factories this summer after promising signs in spring faded. A diligent committee kept faith, but no announcements emerged through summer and almost fall, leaving residents hoping for at least one industry before cold weather.
Wooster residents praise recent sidewalk improvements as paving contractors stay busy. The town notes a strong trend toward repaired sidewalks, promising broader citywide adoption. Residents say costs exist but value the upgraded, durable walks and the city’s improved appearance.
A local centennial blurb argues Wooster may turn 100 this fall and should be celebrated. The piece notes haste to resolve the age, suggests centennial events at county fairs, and jokes about future fare and public issues. It also touches on prohibition enforcement, horse safety on the square, Bermuda politics, and national figures amid a lively, opinionated roundup.
Disjointed Tribune column laments election talk in Ohio and Indiana, notes senatorials, state races, and a Wooster Street fair. Mentions John W Kern, Ida Tarbell, Prince Helie, Rockefeller, a balloon drop, and a Safe Foorth holiday plan amid campaign chatter and crowd remarks. Ends with carnival attendance and rising heat.
Mrs Eli Herman, longtime creavit of the Lutheran congregation at Madigonborg, wed recently in a surprise ceremony attended by forty to fifty guests. The day included a dinner, program with music and recitations, and remarks by church members. the couple’s home on the electric line hosted well wishes and memories of July 23, 1908.
A Lodi man employed near Huron by Arthur Rhinemiller was found unconscious beside the Lake Shore tracks near the village depot Sunday morning. He remains in that condition tonight and cannot recover. It is not known whether he was struck by a train or assaulted.
July social notes list Mr and Mrs Will Collars and daughter Ethel at Cedar Point for a week. Rittman residents Mr and Mrs Jessie Young visited Mrs Csras Young. Jennie Brickman of Creston visited town. Pert Fullerton of Lodi and family in town. Ada Haley went to Creston to work for Sgilera. Lima Mowery of Warren Ohio and Sam Shreffier family with Harry Scrifer visited Levi Shreffier. Max Hoffman of Barberton and wife spent Sunday with a cousin. Lace and the M E choir set a sacred concert Sunday night August 1 at 7 45. Bezel Myera spent Sunday in Lodi with sister Mrs Fullerton. Clyde Shafter and two children of Lodi visit sister Mrs Walters near Burbank. Delpha Carver, formerly in Sevilla, returned home Saturday. Alicea and Susie McQuate of Creston spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in town.
Witnesses set to testify at 9 am Friday before Probate Judge T W Orr in a local mayoral contest between Homer I Fawcett and Marcus M Van Neeb. Attendance expected large. hearing may move to Common Pleas Court room. Benton Hay for Fawcett. McSweeny and Metz for Van Neeb. city solicitor may appear per law. A special City Council meeting is planned Wednesday evening to authorize necessary action.
John Hamman of Overton visited with his daughter Kila Spitler the weekend with Bert Dyke and family of Seville. Bert Dyke suffered a paralysis stroke and has not used one arm. Mrs Myrtin McNeal and children from Canal Dover returned home after visiting. Mr. George Miller's father from Wooster visited. Mrs. Ella Miller and Mrs. Ida Yocum of Lodt visited D W Clasono for a couple days. Wm Spitter and his mother and daughter called on Mrs Sol Warner south of Overton Sunday afternoon.
In Freckdricksburg a flurry of visits and trips fills the week. Mrs Catherine Mowery from Orrville visits Great Falls relatives. Mrs Margaret Flabart visits Apple Creek. Miss Mary McCollough heads Kansas for a year. Miss Olive Lytle and Harvey Repp wed at Roxie Lytle’s home with Rev. Leyenberger officiating and guests from Wooster and Wheeling. Several local residences host visitors from Wooster, Coshocton, Barberton, and Dayton. The district church and social groups hold meetings and excursions, with plans for the Myers Lake business excursion and upcoming ceremonies noted.
Smithville Ohio notes include Caswell and Mertz illness. church service plans. a Hubbard lecture. Chautauqua hours. road improvements. upcoming baseball games. residents visiting relatives. and a long anecdote about John Brown and Harper's Ferry history linked to local Zimmerman family and a Chicago World’s Fair relocation.
Excitement on Liberty Street Sunday evening as Robineau Amusement Co. material was pulled by a team before Chief Kingsley and others halted the horses. No damage reported.
The P. D. Cottermans farm was sold Tuesday to Mr. Kraumer of Wooster Township by Landes Real Estate.
The Farmer's Telephone Company, recently incorporated, has abandoned efforts to finish organizing until fall due to differences with the Millersburg Wooster and Orrville firm. A prominent member said meetings will be held after harvest and action will begin in spring.
Charles Curry owns a new Reo touring car and recently bought from J M Ginter. J L Maurer, of Saybott, has purchased a fine new Reo runabout from M J Ginter. Mr Ginter also sold a Keocarto and a Mr Jewmons, of Sterling, is named in the notices.
Charles Jones was elected trustee of the bankruptcy estate of Lark 8 Bryar on Tuesday. The appointment follows the filing of the debtor’s petition and names Jones as the responsible fiduciary to manage assets and liabilities through the proceedings.
NEW PITTSBURG July 28 notes visitations among McFadden Mansfeld and Firestone families. Mrs Derr of McZena with James Wise family. L Z Hiner and Charles Faber at Sabbath school convention at Lattasburg. Daniel Weaver and wife at Ashland. Helen Gostorn visiting Mildred Bixler. H J Eberhart family at Bladensburg with J S Sidle. Mrs Premer week in Wooster. Henry Kamp and wife guests of Henry Haverstock. Jackson and others hosted at Jeromeville. Mrs Pramer with daughter Mrs Kaufman at Reesburg. Martin, aged resident, dies after illness. Mildred Rice of Wooster visiting El Sander. Ida Fieber returns from Pennsylvania trip. Mrs Ebert of Red Haw visits Irvin Ebert and wife.
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