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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
4
A Wooster Republican column muses on June weather and political happenings. Mentions Herrick’s potential governorship bid, party strategies, real estate Windemere near Cleveland, and changes in football rules. Reflects on Thurman’s stance, women in co education, and the Ohio Republican stance this fall.
June notes report rose bugs harming grapes trees and berries while farmers prepare for harvest. An ice cream festival is planned at Morriand as saloon discussion continues. The community mentions car shortages and a planned railroad station at Willow road.
New Pittsburg notes a Buchanan family gathering at H. L. Piper’s home on June 11. Visitors include Mrs. Frank Hoverstock of Cleveland with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ocker, and Mrs. Joseph Foss with Mr. Yan Fossama of Canton. Local families Yoder Millerburg West Salem and Wooster correspondents join in for the Sabbath and fellowship.
The 26th annual Plain Township Sabbath School association convention will be at Maple Grove M E church on Saturday June 18. Program includes afternoon session with music, speakers, recitations by Nellie Kean Irvin Starr and more, evening session with Rev L H Miller, Fern McQuire, and a report of the Portsmouth State convention by S G Spangler.
In a 10 to 2 victory Wooster belted Ohio Wesleyan as rain threatened. Hughes shut out most of the visitors, Abbey’s error allowing two runs. Sunderland yielded eleven hits and ten runs for Delaware. Minor details include Blaser Abbey Reid Van Wicklen and a 40 minute game time.
A Republican board member questions how to proceed after City Solicitor Hubbell’s decision on the City Opera House. The board notes an ordinance permitting leasing the hall has passed, but the lease already made may be invalid. they plan to decide at the next meeting.
June 9 notes Mr and Mrs Floyd Lehman visited brother Dr ank Lehman of Sandusky. Graders for the electric line moved south of town as the power house nears completion. Arthur Alaman is at home for seven days due to an overdose of poison. Mrs Millie Elliott is visiting sisters for a few days.
Andrew Carnegie raises the Wooster library gift to 15000 as the town extends its annual support to 1500. A May letter from James Mullins explains the state law enabling library funding and Carnegie’s reply confirms the increased donation in return for the town’s higher contribution.
Miss Alice Firestone hosts Chafing Dish club Thursday evening. Porch party and lawn fete planned at the Quinby house on South Market street by the Ladies of the Macentees. Alcock-Smith wedding set for tomorrow evening at the bride’s West South Street home. Elsie Bartel and Mim Horton announce Cleveland marriage. Levi Allaman and Ella Geisinger wed Saturday evening at Rev. D. M. Irving’s Orrville residence.
Mrs. George Hockensmith aged about 40 formerly of Wooster died last week at her Oklahoma home She is survived by her husband and five children Mrs Jennie Stinson wife of Robert Stinson of Dalton died at the family home last Friday after pneumonia lasting one week Funeral services were held Sunday A husband and five children survive her Frederick Hershi Civil War veteran died Sunday afternoon at Adam Shoemaker home south of Orrville He was on furlough and had been ill a few days He ordered an operation and was found dead George Brown of Mansfield who visited Wooster years died last Saturday Funeral held Monday with large attendance
M Archbald of Cuba New York has been elected chair of the university’s newly created department of Apologetics and Missions. A Yale and Auburn Seminary graduate, he has travelled widely and is regarded by university authorities as exceptionally well qualified for the post.
A group of merchants requests a meeting in the mayor's office to discuss plans for a Fourth of July celebration. The session is set for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock to review proposals and organize participation.
Mr Frank Ackerman of 16 West Liberty Street Wooster Ohio praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills after long hours and fatigue. He bought a box at Zimmer mans drug store and reports restored energy vigor and rebuilding tonic power.
At the Republican State convention in Columbus W. B. Bryson was placed on the State Central committee and M L Smyser was made one of the vice presidents of the convention.
Miss Millie Mathias a music teacher in Astontown Fulton county Pa says she grew worse from anemia since age ten until Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured her after three months of use. The ad claims the remedy strengthens blood and nerves, aiding recovery and relief from fatigue shortness of breath and headaches. Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N Y sells fifty cent boxes, six boxes two dollars and fifty cents postpaid.
Beginning May 2 the Pennsylvania Lines will adjust train arrivals at Wooster. West Bound trains include Nos. 48, 41, 9, 19 mail, 31, 31 17, 15, and 405 to Toledo, with various morning and midnight times. East Bound trains Nos. 408, 282, 2, 6, 18, 42, 30, 22, and 11 provide Toledo and daily/mail services with multiple daily slots.
Market summary from Wooster stock exchange lists Wheat prices 704 and 7294 in salve mode, Corn and Oats quotes for July and September, Eggs Butter Lard and various meats priced per pound or per bushel. Includes grain and stock prices for Cleveland and Pittsburgh regions with cattle sheep hogs and hogs pricing, also No. 2 red wheat and corn futures for broader markets.
Henry Landaw entered into rest last Thursday evening and was laid to rest Saturday in the local cemetery beside his wife who died nine years ago. Six children survive along with many friends. D. W. Mowery and wife welcome a daughter born last Wednesday. D. W. smiles proudly despite the gender.
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