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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
4
The editorial praises naval growth since the revolutionary era and lauds President Roosevelt for pushing peace between Russia and Japan. It urges Republican county voters to choose strong candidates in the upcoming fall election and pledges continued public support and effective governance at home.
The council hopes the next budget includes funds for street improvements. Center area streets are fair, but outer streets near Wooster are in poor shape and require fixes. The board of public privince will need money to repair rutted avenues, which are a discredit to the city.
A garbled column bundles diverse facts from transport cuts to political quips. References include Chicago New York travel times, London bomb scares, Paris air, a scoop on Russian news, Dewey politics, German prince marriage, Bryan remarks, weather gripes, Linivitch, Philadelphia mayoral pick, and Delcasse resignation.
Fragmentary text hints at political contention with Democrats listed for governor nomination. Ambiguity about party prospects and leadership prompts questions about peace, authority, and governance in a murky prelude to an election.
The annual Republican convention will meet in the City opera house next Saturday to select county office candidates. Delegates chosen at May primaries will vote, with several names in contention but no clear front runner. City and township tickets will not be decided at this convention.
Jacob Kratz showed a remarkable two yolk feat a giant outer egg laid Monday by one hen containing a nearly normal egg inside. He used both eggs for breakfast and found them to be ordinary in taste and appearance despite the unusual structure.
Local notes show strong interest in Friday's Medina game with a large crowd expected. Medina aggregation arrives loaded for the Giants as West Salem prepares a Fourth of July tournament offering 50 in prizes. Wooster may send a City league team to compete.
Notices of new trial issued as Weygandt and Weiser appear for the plaintiff and Fritz for the defendant. Several cases heard Tuesday morning include Barbara Wahil versus John Schlaffey administrator for Nicholas Wahli over a $500 promissory note, with Metz for plaintiff and Weygandt Weiser for defendant. A horse injury claim against Wayne township bridge prompted $125 damages with J O Fritz for plaintiff and Eugene Carlin for defendants. Another docket on Monday involved Batesoa Zimmerman and a $200 promissory note with Fritz for plaintiff and Weygandt Wels for defendant.
Edith Shelly, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Shelly, living two and a half miles west of Applecreek, was severely bitten on the left arm when she led their dog Saturday morning. The dog suddenly attacked, her brother heard screams, and removed the animal. The injury is reported improving at this writing.
June reports from Grace Miller Laura Brown and others attend State Sun mention. Mowery spouses visit Jsohno Spotts. Commencement exercises draw crowd in New Pittsburg. Chas Palmer visits Blackeyville. Zeigler family returns after term ends. Lutheran church festival draws attendees despite rain. Florence Spotts Belle Garn travel to Wadsworth as delegates to Sunday School convention. Garver and Swinehart visit friends Kate Barnhart Iva Lingle in New Pittsburg.
Marriage of Miss Sadie Hainderer and E Ries solemnized in Catholic church with Rev. Jone Canyl-Poiton officiating. Barn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm Annat honors Miss Florence Smith and Miss Dorothy Osborn with decorations of painted barns, dancing and picnic dinner. Mrs W J Mullins leads trolley excursion to Chippewa lake for Miss Mather with about fifty guests and additional invited friends and families attending various social events.
Jefferson hosts an ice cream and strawberry festival on the Evangelical church grounds Saturday evening. Children’s exercises at the Methodist church attracted a good crowd last Sunday. Alta Wtis visited W. H. Swartz’s family, and Mrs. D. H. Grube with Myrtle called on Frank Johnson’s family. Mrs. Bert Summers and son from Creston visited friends. Mrs. D. Fishburn and daughter with Mrs. Dilgard and baby visited relatives Sunday.
June 18 Our dal team defeated Overton 12 to 11 in a dramatic win. A bases loaded third base hit by Joe Snyder powered the offense. pitching by Hime and Snyder supported by McFadden and George for Overton.
Official call from the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee dated May 1 1905 for a county convention at City Opera House Wooster on June 17 1905 to nominate candidates for Representative Probate Judge Auditor Treasurer Commissioner and N X Directorship. Delegates apportioned by precinct totaling 180 with district and ward breakdowns listed. A W B Bryson chairman G I Garuner secretary.
A local ad specializes in laying cement walks, steps, and all concrete work. Estimates cheerfully furnished with good work guaranteed. Prices kept low by using quality materials and honest labor. Ad dress as above.
West Salem notes a district Methodist conference session, evangelistic meetings planned in a large tent, and calls for revival. Local moves include Mr Murray buying property on North Main Street and moving his family soon. Attendees include Dr Garver and wife visiting from Lorain, with other residents traveling for events and a Fourth of July celebration planned with baseball arrangements.
A small classified notice states an undertaker offers round the clock service from an office on the east side of the square at 43 Nold Avenue with phone 119. The readable fragment emphasizes prompt availability and contact details.
Town plans a daytime tournament with a grand display of fireworks in the evening as Ed Gudersohn replaces his old repair shop with a much larger facility. Dyspepsia Bitters touted as a stomach remedy with claims of prompt, permanent relief and toning effects.
Horace M. McLarren files in Wayne county Ohio Common Pleas case No 23720 against multiple Missouri Colorado and Ohio residents and others to quiet title to 69 acres in Wooster Township Wayne County Ohio described as part of northeast quarter section 32 township 15 range 13. Parties must answer by July 1 or risk default.
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