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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
4
A Boiled newspaper column from Wooster urges forming a Ten Thousand Club of all residents to promote Wooster growth and attract industries. It laments local optimism, cites leaders like Henry Watterson and references regional issues, urging broad civic enthusiasm to lift the city’s population and economy.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Wooster, crops, price, and an auto factory. Ambiguous dates and names appear, with unclear actions. Readable parts imply a local agricultural and manufacturing context without a clear event or outcome.
Synap Critchfield announces colt stake races featuring numerous entries from Wayne County farms and Wooster connections. The program lists entries across 2 and 3 year old classes with breeders, owners, and locations including Wellington Stock Farm, Millbrook, Elyria, Barberton, and Wooster.
A rambling weekly note recounts a tailed tale of Mr Clark and Mr Locnat in the office, a sparrow pecking a peanut roaster, and curious potato grows inside a crate. It also mentions harvest abundance, summer students in Wayne County, and farmers prioritizing crops over town shopping.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions pushing limits and a name Abe Guiden, suggesting a local dispute or taunt. The text is damaged and names are uncertain, with little clear context or event to anchor a summary.
A Canton woman, Mrs. Mary Amar, on a Toledo excursion train on the Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad, fell while alighting at Orrville Sunday. Her skull was fractured and she died at 6:00 Monday morning. Funeral arrangements were made to return the body to Canton.
Jacob Shupk of Applereek petitions for divorce from Nora Sbonk alleging a 1904 marriage on April 7, no children, and that Sbonk abandoned the home on June 28, 1907 without cause, declaring he acted as a dutiful husband and she refuses to return. McClarran and Jones represent Shonk.
L Bivens a well known Sareve resident died Saturday evening at 9 o'clock. A post mortem exam reveals the cause of death as a stroke or heart condition affecting a man of age group.
Overton notes harvesting and threshing in progress. Mrs Bithia Ropp shows improvement. Bethel services timing shifts cause next gathering to be two Sundays distant. Avis Rhoads from Wooster visits. Emma Mowrey with her brother’s family for a few days. A valuable property loss on Carries farm, unconfirmed details. Mother Spitley cared for by daughter Mary able to walk in the yard on certain days.
Daly JO Mre Anna Graber of Colorado Springs attends a family gathering alongside relatives as Mrs Philip Parrott recovers from a fall. Festivities include a Reformed church festival, a wedding for Melvin Villard and Maggie Cotten, and notices of pension claims, travel, and a death near Mayaville.
July weather brought a significant storm as the Golden Corners column notes. George Craig visited Armstrong relatives. Misa Mabel Lehman stayed with her parents. Mrs. Sam Whitworth of Oreston visited Joe Whitworth and family. Mr. and Mrs Wim McAfee called on Mr. Ira Bribkerhoft and others.
In Washington on July 30 the United States filed suit against corporations and individuals forming the coal dust powder trust. Subpoenas were issued returnable on the first Monday in September.
Report claimed Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co settled a claim by Mrs Eridio Zarengo for her husband’s death but this is said to be false. Family says no $25 monthly payment was accepted and attorneys did not offer such terms. Officers say the company is not liable and the offer was a gratuity, implying a low view of human life.
Residents and contractor Landers clash as Bever Street paving appears imminent. Landers argues against re advertising, while service board backs proceeding, predicting work will start unless a court blocks it. Several property owners voice concern over costs.
Loudonville management demanded a $50 guarantee to host the Outlaws this week, but the Outlaws refused citing they cannot safely assure such a large payment.
Cincinnati, July 30 Patrolman Carl P Hauck was fatally shot while trying to disperse a crowd in the West End. The assailant fired four times, two shots striking Hauck. He died at city hospital. No arrests reported. The incident followed ongoing disturbances by local youths.
Thomas Black, a noted city lawyer and two term mayor candidate, surrendered to the sheriff in Kenton on a forgery charge involving about $28,000. He admitted to the crime and was placed behind bars awaiting further proceedings.
Fire completely destroyed Long Beach hotel the second largest in the world. Guests and employees were seriously burned or injured by jumping as a mysterious origin caused the blaze. Property loss plus jewelry exceeds $1,000,000.
Mrs Anna Richmond Atwood wife of the Rev Julius Atwood D D formerly rector of Trinity church Columbus died at Colorado Springs after a lingering illness The report notes her as a longtime figure linked to the city church circles
A letter from 84 year old Victor Patneaude of Topeka recounts severe grippe and recovery after using Peruna two years ago. The item links Peruna to workingmen’s health and savings, then shifts to a Wooster stock exchange summary with grain and market figures and local prices for butter eggs lard chickens and grain products.
Reverend J G Dukes of the Unitarian Church in Pinetown North Carolina writes that his wife’s long illness improved after using Peruna. He cites her face color and flesh return, and notes their bottle is kept in the home. His ten year old son also gained color and vitality after starting Peruna the same day as his mother.
The Church of God congregation this week voted to remodel the old house of worship on East South Street. Plans are accepted and work will begin soon, with casting and contracts to be announced. the church aims to reveal details publicly as changes promise a near new appearance.
A health notice reports Thomas Shore and Albert Soupe ill with pneumonia like symptoms at North Hever Street. The disease was confirmed as pneumonia Saturday. conditions remained steady until Monday afternoon. A child’s cough can be relieved by urgent medical attention using a physician’s remedy.
Chicago markets show cattle with steers at 4.50 to 7.35, cows 3.00 to 5.26, and calves around 3.00 to 7.25. Sheep and lambs range 3.76 to 7.25, hogs 5.70 to 6.80, with various feeding and packing values. EAST BUFFALO reports steers 6.60 to 6.75, bulls around 3.50 to 4.00, calves 26.00, and sheep and lambs mixed. PITTSBURGH lists calves 5.00 to 6.70, hogs values varied, and cattle 2.25 to 4.00. CLEVELAND notes prime cattle 4.00 to 6.50, calves at 1.00 to 5.00, sheep and lambs up to 7.60, hogs around 6.60 to 6.70, with stags and other types cited. CINCINNATI provides wheat at 1.91 to 1.56, oats 4.64 to 4. KRye 5.86, lard 8.70, bulk meats 8.75, bacon around 9.00, hogs 6.50 to 2.65.
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