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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
4
The Wooster Republican E B Fetelman has died. He was a prominent political thinker in the county, admired for his steadfast virtue and simple, cheerful life. The piece also comments on various political and social topics of the era, including tariffs, government scrutiny, and current events, reflecting a broad, opinionated local newspaper voice.
Held at the Opera House at 1 p.m. by the Democratic party of the third sub- division Coshocton Holmes Wayne counties sent strong delegations. Samuel H. Nicholas of Coshocton was nominated after broad support, with Judge Richard M. Voorhees praising his legal ability and fitness. The district committee, chaired by Judge Munwell, named officers and pledged to advance justice and rights. A notable gathering of delegates and attendees included a chamber of ladies.
The Republicanas of Waroe urge members to attend a nominating convention at the Citys Opera House in Wooste this Saturday at tone de won. One candidate will be chosen for several offices including Commissioner President Vice President and February Directes Delegates and Alternates for the State Congressional and Judicial Conventions. Delegates may be nominated in convention or by named candidates before June 12. Large attendance expected. representatives urged to register by 12 M.
A funeral service honored the life of the respected editor and publisher. Rev S E Newkirk led the rites at the Reform church with a church choir quartet. Pallbearers included John Mc Sweeney A D Metz Lat horn Anthony Leles Wellington Matz and Albert Dix as friends and colleagues followed to Wooster cemetery for interment near his parents at Mt Joy.
Disjointed notes describe an opening day in a trolley league with President Wilson as referee and a neutral umpire. Mention of strong supports for Merdau, Cy Yoong class praise, and Batters like Follis of Wooster. results include Wooster beating Lorain 11 to 7 and Elyria struggles as Chirazi Junction defeats Elvria by a close margin.
June 12 records note the birth of a daughter to Harvey Hamilton and wife. J J Crites and family attended the Crites family reunion near Orrville on Saturday with O O Wrigat and family also in attendance.
A call outlines the Republican convention schedule for selecting candidates and presenting delegates to summer conventions. Readers are urged to study the call and attend the Saturday event.
After a bitter convention fight in New Philadelphia Wayne county delegates plotted to back a rival for common pleas judge to punish Coshocton for not backing a prior candidate. Plans to nominate a second candidate were halted when Wertz learned Coshocton delegates favored Nicholas and urged restraint to avoid alienating friends within the delegation.
A severe storm struck Fremont and nearby Gibsonburg causing fatalities and injuries. Lightning killed Rudolph Ocha and damaged a Catholic church building in Gibsonburg. At a residence, a bolt twisted a bedstead, injuring a person identified as Mrs. Nes.
The Winter family held its annual reunion on Saturday June 3 at George Secrist's home in Wayne township with about sixty attendees from Wayne and neighboring counties. J N Winter was elected president Claribel Winters secretary and Jacob Shafer treasurer. After brief remarks and a solid treasurer’s report the group planned to meet again next year with Shaffer and Barberson, then closed with a quartet and farewells.
Incomplete OCR fragment discusses clogs and bowel movements. Mentions terms like constipation and fasting inquiry. Details are unclear, with stray letters and garbled phrases. No identifiable persons, organizations, or dates present.
Smithville June notes describe a building boom with more houses planned as workers secure labor, plus a busy social calendar with Schauf and Blough reunions. It highlights horse dealer Daniel Ramseyer selling a 2030 pound dark gray horse to a Swift & Co buyer for 440, and mentions residents visiting Cleveland, East Liverpool, and ongoing Mennonite church events, reunions, and school activities.
W G Patterson seeks the office of prosecuting attorney at Saturday's convention. M L Spooner also announced as candidate for prosecutor. The text includes unrelated garbled fragments about streets and medical cures.
A historical notice recounts church services on Sunday June 17 including Methodist and Presbyterian gatherings. It mentions Frank Myera hosting Miss Alda Myers of Green Springs and notes residents visiting Cleveland and New York City, with details of church events, a class address by Rev Dr Scott Hershey, and community activities around Patterson township.
Market summary received by wire shows Wheat July 84 1 8 cents September 88 7 8 cents Corn July 61 1 4 cents Oats July 38 cents Butter 11 12 cents per lb eggs 13 cents per dozen Chickens old 6 cents lb young 8 cents lb Wheat 85 cents flour 4 40 per barrel Rye 50 cents Oats 80 cents Corn 50 cents Barley 25 cents Timothy seed 1 25 to 1 40 Clover seed 6 to 12 per 10 Sait per barrel 1 10 Bran 1 10 Midlings 1 20 Wool unwashed medium 27 to 28 c Fine 28 c
Grain and live stock prices across Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo. Cattle ranges include steers cows and calves with prices from 2 50 to 7 00 and hogs from 5 50 to 6 90. Sheep and lambs quoted with various weights and regions. Wheat corn oats rye and clover seed prices also listed with regional variations.
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