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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
5
Damaske by the yard and full patterns offered with a wide price range from 25c to $4.00. Turkey Red Damasks, table damasks, toweling, towelings by the yard, red quilts, lunch cloths, dresser items, lace shams, table matting, ready-made bed muslins, sheets and pillow cases. Emphasis on lower prices now due to cotton goods trend and opportunity to restock linen closet economically.
A string of town notes reports visitations from Ina Cunningham and Blanche Haley, a well attended festival despite bad weather, and a deadly steer incident after a 15 year old fired a rifle in the woods. Also recounted are a cow killed by milking stool, a critical injury from a kick, a lightning strike on Otzenberger barn, telephones burned on Bear Hollow line, and a Bear Hollow band’s return bringing local joy.
Trading figures show July and September prices for corn oats pork and lard. Wheat and corn figures appear with July and September values, reflecting market activity and price shifts.
Grain and stock prices for June 15 show Cleveland cattle figures with varying prices for fat steers and heifers, plus hogs, calves, and sheep brackets. Also a social notes roundup mentioning a Elizabeth Beer event, church receptions, a Daughters of Veterans meeting, and a Melanchthon society postponement.
A limited OCR reading shows pensions granted to Lieut J P Van Nest and others. Jacob Wepler of Wooster in Company N 16th Regt OW VI receives 10 dollars monthly from October 22. Andrew Budd of Lebanon in Company A 490th Regt OV Ve L also receives 10 dollars per month. Frank November 19th 01 is noted in the fragment.
City council met in regular session Monday night with Vice-President Kisling presiding. A petition by 783 residents urged extending McKenna street to College avenue, referred to finance and public service with a favorable report by Schad. Discussion over Pearl street and right of way payments from the electric railway continued. extension granted for committee report. Ordinances for East North street improvement and extending contractor deadlines to Jan 1, 1904 were approved or suspended for action. Adjournment followed amid plans for a future special meeting before Taywyi to address tax levy for 1904.
The Women's Missionary convention of Mansfield Presbytery met in the U P church last Friday with forty delegates. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs W L Garges Savannah Vice President Mrs W J McClintock Fredericksburg Secretary Miss Clem Taggart Wooster Treasurer Mrs J F Difindley Mansfield. Mrs W H Hubbell was chosen as a national convention delegate to meet in Bloomington IL.
In Smithville on June 15 the community enjoyed pleasant weather after rain and threat of frost. Rev A D Knapp preached at the M E church quarterly meeting. Lutherans observed Children’s Day. Numerous reunions occurred in area towns, including Martin Rich’s King June birthday and the Weimer-Weimer clan at Rev Weimer’s. Local tidbits include Mrs Charity Webner ill, a child bitten by Dr Buchanan’s dog, and various travels and visits. The Creston rural free delivery route touches Smithville, while painting and horse interests appear homeward.
A dated eighteenth century postal notice lists remaining letters on Monday June 16 1803 in Wooster for Gentlemen Thomas Flowers O C Holmes John Kellogg Edward Malcolm W E Osborn Neal Powers W H Stokley A C Stewart Ray H Swift and Ladies Miss Addie Burgess Mrs Bertha Cassady Mrs Roth Lamb Mrs John Poshammer Vella Schwartz T L Flattery. Subscription urged for The Republican.
A traveling man vouches for a remarkable cure story about nervous dyspepsia. The account centers on NJ Hulet Seybold Jr of 49 Fairview Avenue who improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The ad praises the pills as a tonic for digestion blood and nerves and lists medical claims and purchasing details.
A splendid showing of all that is new for summer wear in soft hats at 2.45 and down to 95c. Mens soft hats in light colors or black feature up to date styles for the season.
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