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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
4
News from Wooster Ohio notes a quiet political climate and upcoming Fourth of July events for local children. Vague remarks on Venezuela Servia politics appear alongside light humor about weather and misfit headlines. A 102 year old Indiana PA resident, Miss Margaret Gardner, drawn into marriage joke. Natural gas exhaustion reported in Indiana region with meters unaffected. A Kansas youth’s dynamite incident ends without a funeral.
A fragmented column notes Lipton’s new cup challenger arriving in U S waters and a demented man’s attempted assault on the Austrian emperor. It cites the Chicago cooks strike, the idea of reform for workers, and mentions a presidential address to Hanna calling him Uncle Mark amid mild tensions with Cincinnati Enquirer context.
A cabin passenger who alleged a mid ocean robbery of $25,000 may be using the claim as a pretense for publicity. The remark suggests the person is preparing for a show business season rather than a real crime.
The ongoing Northwest forest fires prompt calls to revive rain making efforts that were abruptly dropped years ago, aiming to curb fire spread and protect communities and timberlands.
A New York dispatch says the railroads war may be ending but warns the public should not expect rate cuts. Governor Bailey of Kansas delayed marriage until reaching governor status, a move seen as a bold but unpopular precedent.
Bill Gear states he is no longer a candidate for senator in the twenty-first district. A marked copy of a paper about Tom’s activities in Earhart’s district may have been sent to him.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Taft and General Miles as a potential draw for views on Philippine affairs. Mention the royal family incident and reaction, suggesting tragedy if a commoner were affected. Text is garbled with multiple illegible phrases and lacks clear dates or local detail.
The mayor and audit officials prepare a six month budget showing needs for public service safety health and city departments. Public service seeks about 12000 while public safety requests more. Other departments want smaller sums. No funds exist yet and some cuts will be needed. Council will review first before tax board, with levy changes not yielding funds until next January, leaving the city with insufficient revenue.
Shreve’s nine beat the Holmes County All Stars 4 to 1 on Tuesday. Eddy pitched for Shreve, limiting Holmes County to six hits, while Bertoldtte pitched for the locals in a victory that avenged a prior defeat.
A community ice cream festival will be held at Pdaty Church five miles west of Wo steer on Saturday evening January 20. Everyone is invited to attend.
Glenn Haller, son of Henry Haller, was bitten by a large black dog on a Wednesday. Authorities note the dog likely is not mad, though Chief Tenner said euthanizing the animal would be considered. The incident recalls a similar bite a year earlier.
Armstrung notes recent events in Barberton and nearby towns. John Closon and family attended the Bensinger Keim reunion in Lodi on Saturday. Tommy George suffered several days of tonsillitis, and Emma Miller had diphtheria. Emmet Caskey and wife welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Magpie Bowman visited sister Effie Palmer. Henry Landaw, born March 29 1884, died June 4 1908 at age 69 years 8 months after a year and a half of dropsy, resting in an invalid chair and facing his last days with Christian fortitude.
June 10 report from Plymouth area details John Hudson sustaining injuries to two fingers after contact with a buzz saw while helping C W Lee. Dr Hanna nursing the wound at home after a trip through Southern Ohio. Mrs Hadley Bookman attended her sister’s wedding south of Plympton Saturday evening with a tin horn band. Hank Eshelman at funeral of former partner Harbangh in Fostoria. C W Lee, Esq, in Wooster buying materials for barn construction.
The Winter family held their fifth annual reunion at J C Winter's home on June 6 with about 60 relatives and friends present. A barn lunch was shared and officers were elected for the coming year: President M Winter Smithville, Secretary Miss Lila Fox Seville, Treasurer J S Fouch Sterling. Next reunion planned at Edward Fox's near Seville.
In Burbank on June 15 Miss Ethel Coller spent time with friends in Lodi last week. The Overs home welcomed a new son born Tuesday June 9. The M E Missionary society plans a nickel social next Tuesday evening June 28 at Mrs David Naftzger’s home. Many young people attended the Patterson commencement at Congress last Friday night.
The seventh reunion of the Farmers association of Wayne county benefited from Prof. E Thorne and staff at the station despite cold rain. The administration building hosted a dinner and an excellent program with music by Ditmary 8 orchestra of Shreve. Speakers included Hon F Whit tlesey of Atwater on the Experiment Station and the farmer, and Horace Ankeny the dairy and food commissioner. Blanche Monnon of Shreve delivered a recitation. Ditmore spoke on The Power of the Dollar and a song about two dollars was a hit. Officers were re elected: President UC F Wella, Vice President B F Swinehart, Secretary Mrs Ezra Lytle, Treasurer Dr Firestone, Program committee Prof E Thorne, D W Ditmars, Mrs F Heim.
Mt Eaton residents share summer plans and comings and goings. George Mar chand returns from Coshocton while George Roth spent days in Cleveland. Miss Ella Roth from Columbus. George Roth to spend summer as a musician in Pennsylvania. Miss Minnie Schlafly graduates Wooster High School. Aura Schlafly to graduate at California Pa training school. Roydon Schlafly to graduate as electrician in Columbus. Dr Graber offers X ray viewings. Rev Beck plans July voyage to old country. Coxey the horse injured. Dr Ken nell deems hopeless. Local sales and August trips also noted. Bathing observance at Presbyterian church Saturday night.
A June 15 ceremony at the West Toledo home of Mr and Mrs Robert Cook united Clara Edna Cook and Edward Ashby Rawson in a high noon wedding officiated by Rev Wm V Marsh. The couple’s plans include a move to Bays, Ohio where Rawson works as a railroad agent.
The porte reports a rebellion in Arabia caused by heavy taxation. The governor general at Mecca has been imprisoned as authorities move to quell the unrest.
Frank Dean, cashier of the Fifth avenue bank, shot himself this morning amid domestic troubles. The tragedy occurred at the bank building in New York as authorities investigate the case and prepare a report on the events leading to the act.
A roundup of witty headlines and satirical notes from major papers. Russell Sage faces a million dollar legal setback, with two hours of thought expected to settle the matter. An Iowa political interview with Mrs. Leslie Shaw stirs questions about the secretary's opinion sourcing. Roosevelt urges persistent naval buildup as he campaigns in Iowa. A German claim promises rheumatism relief from bee stings, while Kansas Governor Bailey hints at office appointments tied to financial prudence.
The third annual Lautenschlager reunion was held Saturday June 6 at W H Bahis home four miles southwest of the city. Despite rain, attendees enjoyed greetings, dinner in the bank barn, games for the young and socializing for the adults. About 4 PM guests began departing, all reporting a very enjoyable day. Names of attendees include Chas Lautenschlager Wm Lautenschlager John Lautenschlager Leo Walters Howard Cook Will McCullough James Caskey Martin Numbers Mrs W W McIntire Wm Villard O C Pinkley Mrs Wallace Hartshorn Bessie Neffa Harl Lautenschlager David Lytle Lucy Mildred Winifred Clara Robret Numbers Will Annie Hattie Stella Bahl Emmet Lilyh La Speguc e? Glen Pinkley Ora Villard Maude Hazel Mary Ella Pennsylvania.
Festival in East Onion township on Saturday evening June 20 offers ice cream recitations vocal and instrumental music with proceeds for a school organ total. Community invited. A second festival at Boyd school in Franklin township on June 20 features instrumental music refreshments and ice cream with proceeds for Mrs Graasman.
Eterling reports large turnout at Koupp double funeral with an estimated 1,200 attendees and 100 at the Weimer reunion south of town. A double wedding occurred for Emmet Chaffin and Miss Millie Weimer and James Weimer. A Ladies Aid dinner followed a barn raising on Graber’s farm. Reverend Moding filled the pulpit at the Baptist church in Rev. Lyons’ absence. Miss Stocker and Miss Bratton attend the Columbian deaf and dumb institute. Many locals plan to attend the conkerne feast on October 20 at Beach.
Senator W W Sullivan of Mississippi praises Peruna for catarrh saying it gives relief beyond any medicine he has used. North Carolina Congressman Romulus Linney reports his private secretary improved after using Peruna, noting relief amid nervous strain.
The article notes June events including a barn incident at Kirby where Showalter broke a collar bone while assisting his father. Emma Weidrick visited Millie Lichty last week. Presbyterian Sunday school plans Children’s day on June 28 and Lutheran Sunday school will hold Children’s day on the following Sabbath. A family reunion for Mr and Mrs John Snell drew about 60 relatives on a cloudy day.
William Cletus Cower of Burbank born April 12 1880 in Ashland county died June 9 1903 aged 23 years 1 month 27 days He was converted at the M E church in Creston and lived a good moral life He planned his wedding a week later Funeral services June 17 at the U B church conducted by Rev Noble Were well attended Pallbearers named Harry Hower Clifford Ebey John Kerr Sherman Litch Frank Bowers and Denir George The family and friends quote a poem about heaven and unity A special sale of trims at Mrs McAnaney’s millinery store next to Elisperman’s notion store.
Belgrade June 1 Prince Peter Karageorgevitch was unanimously elected king by the joint session of the senate and skupshtina. A revolution of general amnesty was passed for all who took part in the revolution. Lieutenant Jovanovic committed suicide after being denied participation in the assassination.
In Jackson Kentucky on June 1 the grand jury did not indict Crawford and Thorke over the Ewen hotel arson. The Ewens were freed. Judge Hargis of the Hargis faction contradicted Ewens testimony in the Jett trial, saying he saw Marcum fall but did not see Jett near him.
Laubach & Boyd druggists advertise Mio-na as a great dyspepsia remedy with a money back guarantee. If not satisfied, customers may request a refund after returning the box, promising noticeable improvement within days.
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