31 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
1
Sheriff Caskey visited Pittaburg avenue to take Otto and Willia Leavers into custody, finding the youths caring for their thief confined last Saturday. Neighbors say the quarrel among locals sparked the incident. The matter will go to juvenile court during the week.
County Clerk J Harrold on Tuesday finished compiling the costs of the murder trial of Harry White for the Dye case. The total prosecutions cost comes to 1,887.12 dollars with allocations for court, sheriff, fees, and related expenses. The education board met Monday night to discuss ventilation and heating plant work, noting no closure.
The Produce News lauds Old Wooster boy George P. Garver for 30 years in the trade and leading the egg department at Edson Bros. It also praises Walter Boswell of the poultry and game department for 26 years in the business. Both are described as affable, capable, and customer minded.
Announcement invites members of the Ashland Wayne Holmes Camp of the A W A to a reunion and outdoor picnic next Sunday with a community dinner and social ball. Precise location and time are not legible but the event promises a good time for all attendees.
The university round table discussed High School Athletics with Director L W St John. A telegram caused a change to the summer school lecture, and the declamatory contest remains Friday with free admission for lecture course patrons. New student entries push total near 925 as spelling contest nears and teachers exam arrangements proceed.
A Friday night arrest involved a man named Johnson who appeared inebriated and abusive. He showed initial penitence Saturday morning, while officials including Mayor Kizzoner and Superintendent Jim Fiefer witnessed disorder at Hein Place, and his wife’s reaction indicated little concern for disruption or his potential punishment.
The undersigned thank many friends for kindness shown to them after the death of their husband son father and Bigs husband James G Rae Alan Rea and family express deep gratitude for support during this time.
Columbus and Cincinnati reports show Ohio Republican leaders and state central committee members debating endorsing Secretary Taft for the presidency. Foraker and his allies oppose a quick endorsement, favoring a primary or next year’s convention. A letter from Senator Foraker questions endorsing any candidate now. The session includes contention over endorsing Taft and possible censure of other party leaders.
Prof Byron W King of Pittsburg School of Oratory delivered a memorable Friday evening lecture titled All the World a Stegée with the motto Fall in love with your work. The audience filled every seat and many stood. King spoke on Experiences in Congress and was hosted by R J Todd. Miss Laura Fulton and Miss Jane Corbett were elected Supt assistants at Lima High School. Mrs J S Bryant attended Richwood for her brother in law's death. Mt Vernon schools elected Misses Skeets Norton and Smith to positions. Summer enrollment neared nine hundred with more still arriving.
Advertisement copy promotes Urine Laxative Fruit 5 with a claim of stimulating without irritation. It reads like a pill or remedy sold by Bixter's Modern Pharmacy and mentions Sir Boyd as part of the promotion.
A Norwalk special reports Charles Curry of Wooster and Miss Mertie McGuken of Norwalk wed in Windsor Canada on July 18 1907. The couple initially kept quiet about the marriage while Miss McGuken faced social pressure and Curry admitted the match after a Norwalk reporter pursued the story.
The following letters remained uncalled for in Wooster postoffice July 29: Gentlemer Arthur, pivakenisy M Christiaans, W Humbert, BH M Jacobsen, FE Myera, J Osborn, Mr Quinby, F Hastell, George Walton, C M Woodfoalee, Hanna Butler, Miss Marie Miller, Mrs M EB Simon, Miss Jennie Wilson, W B Bryson, P M.
A nostalgic, health oriented ad recalls a day of benefit from Dr. King’s New Life Purifiers claimed to ease headaches and biliousness. The copy promotes a cheap remedy at S. H. Boyd & Cats Drug Store with fragmentary product names and prices.
The Republican reports the board of public service authorized a contract with Shannon and Whiteson of Orrville to perform Bever Street work. Bond set at 20,000, with construction starting Monday next week to expedite the project before cold weather, as noted by Mr. Shannon. The board also approved various bills and conducted health matters with Mayor Van Nest.
Camp orders issued by Col Edward Vollrath and Capt M L Limb for encampments at Camp Perry and in Gaginert y near Port Clinton. August 11 1995 dates given, nine man detail to Camp Perry on August 17, kahks and olive drab uniforms, provisions for ration and training, rifle knowledge and tent pitching emphasized, Stite National Rifle Associations to compete, officers and men from regular service and multiple states present.
The Salvation Army may be revived in Wooster as leaders push for renewed support. A local corps charter was recalled months ago due to lack of interest, but recent signs show revival efforts with a representative securing subscriptions to restart activities under new leadership after Captain Hayes's departure. The move aims to restore the army’s positive work in the city amid recent fluctuations.
Enthusiastic Cleveland labor supporters celebrate a Boise verdict clearing William D Haywood of murder charges. They endorse Haywood for U S president with Max Hayes as vice president in a ticket backed by local workers. Hayes is known to Worcester residents and visited the city this spring.
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