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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
2
A garbled column mixes weather notes with political and social references. Mentions blue Monday, crops, Wall Street prices, Old Mexico, cloud bursts, boat rocking season, and Kansas crops. Alludes to Mr LaFollette, Young America, Fourth of July, and mosquito peat. Ends with stray dogs around Oyster Bay and the president's summer HQ.
Reedsburg mentions John Maulnai of Cleveland spending Decoration Day in the village. George Obenour of Navarre visiting Joi Merin and wife. The burial of Rex and Mrs Jolotin Bechtel of Iewa is noted. Mrs J A Statler called to Columbus due to illness of daughter Mrs Wall Mayle. Misses Martin and Immerman of Pennsylvania visiting Dame Martin and family. Krol Krechtel and wife of Viren at Kechtel home. Mrs Juda Martin recently sewed in Ashland visiting home for a few days. Locals attended 6 day services at Lachievville Sunday eve. John Plasterer and family hosted relatives from Applecreek over weekend. Mr George Pelzer and wife daughters to return from Pennsylvania to Middle Point Tuesday. Decoration Day observed with a decent program. Rev Harland Wooster and Kimerson Miller spoke.
The undersigned Merrie return heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses on the death and funeral of our beloved daughter Bessie Eason. Edgar Eason and wife express appreciation for the many vinducts.
The case of John W Willford versus the Cleveland Akron and Ohio Valley railway was heard by a common pleas court jury on Wednesday morning. The action seeks damages for the killing of cattle on the railway. J B Meech represents the plaintiff and Fred J Mullins represents the defendants.
Early Sunday a male body was found along Pennsylvania tracks near North Lawrence. Identified as William A. Betson, 25, of Wooster, son of Edward and Anna Betson, the victim sustained massive injuries including a broken neck and chest cavity damage. The death remains a mystery with reports of possible robbery or accidental fall. The funeral was held in Wooster with interment at Wooster Cemetery.
Marshallville Maccabees hosted an ice cream festival Saturday evening. Rey Flora and family traveled to Fremont. School children met at the schoolhouse and marched to the cemetery. Local visits included Ault of Wooster at the Towers home and Kitts Kleckner of Kron visiting the Stinsons. Several others were noted in town and at various residences with multiple short social entries.
West Salem notes recount a memorial sermon on diet for a large crowd, plus town updates on church and school figures. Several local residents, including Mrs JF Britton and Mrs Laura McNiamel, are mentioned with illnesses and visits, while area events include a wedding in Massillon and a Sunday business closure order.
Dear Sir I note your June 1 issue mentioning county examiners finding funds drawn erroneously by the board We returned the amounts to the treasury and acknowledge the error We praise the examiners as a protection to the county and urge others to refund if found against them J F Harrison Chairman Board of County Commissioners
The corner property of the estate of William Wood deceased was sold at public auction on a Saturday in May to John Rutt for $300. Mrs. A Swinehart is slowly recovering from illness. The old store room is on truck and will begin moving it. May and wife attended commencements in Cleveland where the doctor's brother was in the class. Jon Hosier and wife of Ashland visited Atos Gray and family. Jacobs ill with appendicitis. A group of nomads caused disruption in town and left quickly.
Obituary reports the death of Mrs. Alice Anderson Enaminger at Independence following a protracted illness. Also noted is the funeral of Jacob Fischer from Nold Avenue with Knights of Pythias participation and services conducted by Rev. Herbert Brodt. Fischer, born February 1842 in Plain Township, Ohio, died May 25, 1463, after Civil War service with Company D Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and participation in Sherman’s March to the Sea. He married Margaret Houser. five children. survived by widow and two children. Members of Given Post F A R attended the services.
The Wayne County Court of Common Pleas convict Bart Faux of failing to support his two minor sons under the new felony statute. The jury recommended leniency citing Faux’s unemployment due to rail layoffs, with potential penalties from one to three years in prison or other sanctions.
The treasury department invites proposals for a suitable corner to build a new postoffice. Offers may be by sale or donation and are opened in Washington. The department may acquire by purchase or condemnation, with title approval by the attorney general. Buildings on the site should be reserved by the vendor and removed after payment.
A fragment describes a Saturday afternoon party celebrating a 13th birthday with games and refreshments and dainty presents for the hostess. It notes a later Methodist church reservation meeting at Mrs. C F Greene’s home on Wrest North Street with a short program and more games and refreshments before departure.
The Tuesday Night club enjoyed a pleasant evening at Mr and Mrs Edwin Wertz on North Bever street. Mrs Robert Schroth won the guests prize, Mr KEW Thompson took the gentleman's prize, and Mrs William Curry won the ladies prize after a delightful card session followed by an elaborate dinner.
A large crowd gathered Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hites near Mooreland for a Progressive Farmers association meeting. The program featured agricultural quotations, an address by P F Shrig, and a discussion on corn culture led by J W Tacgat with M M Fowler moderating. Several expected participants could not attend, but the subject was discussed by the club.
John W. Maurer owner of the Has Fine Store Room on North Buckeye street announces a greatly enlarged quarteta for his tin dealer business. A large brick addition provides display warehousing and workshop space making the establishment first class in every way and unmatched in the city or county.
Chae Newell entertained a jolly party at his West Larwill street home after a surprise. Paul Swartz, son of Judge B. B. Swartz, will wed Miss Dora Miner in Detroit. Swartz is an assistant engineer on the Detroit River tunnel project and the couple will set up housekeeping soon. Judge and Mrs. Swartz will attend. The Young People’s Society of the Evangelical church plans a social at Miss Mary Fehrenbaugh’s home Wednesday. An old fashioned surprises party was hosted by the Misses Kaufman on North Market street for Mrs. Henry Randall of Red Guy, Michigan. The Wave County Farmers hold their annual basket picnic at the Experiment Station grounds on Saturday, June 6 with dinner at noon. John M. Criley will address on the late financial crisis, followed by a wheat varieties and alfalfa inspection.
The Clay Trumbull class of the First Presbyterian church met at Miss Jean Kettler home on Monday with about 20 members bringing baby plates. Miss Marrucrite White won the prize for guessing the pictured babies. The gathering was social and refreshments followed. Miss Kettler to host another girls party Thursday and a mixed gathering Friday.
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