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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
4
A collage of satirical lines references Mr Wooster, a bride, production crews across a river, rising piano sales, packing-house gossip, Fourth of July dangers, and royal gusto. It mentions Governor Pattison, Price Russell, a Wisconsin snow tally, and Alfonso and Ena in breezy, playful tones.
A Lebanon Indiana girl thanks a brave pet dog that prevented a mistreatment incident. The note then alleges burglars and a risky confrontation involving Senator Dryden, who is described as president of a large insurance company. The text implies retaliation or repayment actions but lacks clear facts.
An Iowa woman says she is 140 years old, a claim likely humor or exaggeration as previews for upcoming graduation productions continue. The item hints at light local chatter and a playful tone about Italian-themed events beyond the Alps, with lofty plans and room for more entertainments.
A Johnstown resident maintained eight wives in eight different establishments, a startling arrangement noted for its scale and parallel to support for local ice and coal services, prompting shock and public contemplation.
Fragmentary text references an equerry, a bomb incident, a swindle claim against a Crawford county mediator, and a potential attorney general review. Mentions Morgin, a collection, and a value, but details are unreadable. The passage resembles a late 19th or early 20th century local page note with multiple garbled names and actions.
The Republicans of Wayne county are urged to meet at the City Opera House Wooster on June 16 1900 at 1 PM to nominate candidates for Sheriff Commissioner Prosecuting Attorney Infirmary Director and to select Delegates Alternates for State Congressional Judicial conventions and County Executive and Precinct committees. Republicans may vote and delegates may be added by notifying the Executive Committee by noon June 16. nominations for delegates may occur at the convention or be written on the ballot if by June 12.
H H Henninger a 60 year old former county resident died suddenly Tuesday in Akron from heart disease. A contractor and well known Akron citizen, he was brother of Mrs Dr R Eleon and formerly lived in Marehallville. Funeral arrangements were set for Thursday.
Four graduates completed shorthand and eight finished bookkeeping this year. Some students studied both courses. Prof Haupert and the Board of Education will be glad to share details on the good qualities of those who pursued these courses.
Local effort to secure airlatures for a local option vote in Orrville reportedly succeeded with more signatures than needed. Petition organizers plan to present it to the village council on Monday evening, while a Wooster resident said, on Monday morning, that the vote would likely be granted.
Wooster split results at Overlin Monday with a singles loss and a doubles victory. Reed and Murphy from Fulton defeated Wooster in singles, while Fulton and road teammate won the doubles chase. Gaons faced a rare defeat as Fulton claimed last year’s Bloomington title, signaling a mixed form for the Wooster squad.
Apple Creek community accounts Memorial Day observances with sermons and commencement plans at the Presbyterian church. Local residents such as Mia Chab Barkey, Artie Lalley, and families from Akron Wooster Orrville and Millersburg visit relatives and attend services and graduations. A WCTU meeting is planned at Madia Lechot’s home with honorary members expected.
The article details a Lutheran choir gathering at Miss Emma Hoffmans home on East North Street with members from high school and university groups. It notes plans for the W T U rest room opening, a dinner hosted by the Methodist choir at Miss Gertrude Planks home, and a forthcoming change of organist at the Methodist church. A Wooster garden party at the Streator home on Euclid Avenue drew University faculty and Cleveland patrons, plus a senior reception at Hoover Cottage. Other items include missionary society entertainment, and invitations to Miss Mamie Tilsons wedding to Lt. Robert Dwight Goodland in Kentucky.
A village tale recounts a Company D member who panicked upon hearing a front call, fleeing in the wrong direction and not returning. The piece notes villagers chasing the notion Ned Howard secures the first roasting ears, aided by an unfamiliar fertilizer while neighbors watch from a fence crack and theory suggests the claim may be a hoax.
Columbus June The supreme court Tuesday reversed the Wayne county circuit court in City of Wooster vs Central Union telephone company. The decision leaves the Central Union out of Wooster for now while Home company Wooster remains on top. The ruling signals a sweeping victory for the Home company and casts doubt on future appeals by Central Union.
Wooster University dominated Hiram College 97 to 26 in a field day meet held Saturday. Standout performances came from Hubbell for Hiram and Morrison and Fulton for Wooster, with multiple events led by Wooster athletes.
Holmes and Wayne counties officials schedule late month meeting to decide the Killback ditch widening north of Millersburg. Petitions claim victory while leaders warn if defeated they will seek probate court action to pursue the project.
Singhass of near Dalton died Saturday June 21 1966 after years of poor health. survived by wife and two sons and a daughter. Funeral held Monday. interment at Dalton. Also notes Lan caster County native born July 29 1849 died May 23 1906 aged 63 years 9 months 28 days. left a wife and six children. Poignant verses express family grief and remembrance.
It is reported several weeks may pass before Judge Eason hears the motion for a new trial for Mrs Enola Morehouse. Delays are due to time needed to prepare the bill of exceptions and related tasks.
The notice provides a compact market snapshot with prices for wheat at 85 cents per bushel, rye 50 cents, oats 32 cents, corn 60 cents, barley 45 cents, and Timothy and clover seed ranging from 1.25 to 1.40 dollars. Hay sells between 10 and 12 dollars, salt per barrel 1.10, bran 1.10, wool unwashed medium 27 to 28 cents, and fine 23 cents.
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