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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
3
The piece argues against issuing bonds for Worster and Wayne counties, warning taxpayers will bear higher taxes if city growth slows or bonds need real money payments. It urges stopping bond issuance for a gymnasium and auditorium, calling for hearings and restraint to keep taxes lower and avoid future debt.
The piece notes mounting commencement buzz as schools prepare grads for 1912. It mocks seasonal optimism, cites the Republican committee’s efforts, and observes worries about graduates and gifts while signaling the approaching cherry platter and Santa Claus expectations.
Rett A. Ashton of Plittsburg P andlertrude A. Number of Woorter Elmer Kyueer and Nora Hurtel of Rittman appear in a midweek notices collection detailing individuals and places related to upcoming marriages or notices.
June 16 notes show Mrs Clarence Johnson of Wana hosting visitors while Mr and Mrs Robert Gill of Port Cimtop visited her sister in Canton. JM Welle and nephew Leland Petty from Cleveland called over Sunday, with many more relatives and friends dropping by during the week. A church service drew a good crowd, and community events included a Sunday school report and an Epworth league exchange planned for Front street.
A round of visits and social calls unfolds around Wooster and nearby towns as residents stop by relatives and friends. Mrs Jennie Caseidy and Mrs Jo Silvers visit, Mary Zimmerman spends Sunday with Grave and Beenie Wile, and many others including the Wortham family travel to see kin. A hospital recovery for Mrs Mykrantz is noted, and a Methodist meeting plus a pupil birthday surprise highlight community activity amid frequent Sunday gatherings.
D K Jones known as Kim Jones, the oldest resident of Shreve, died Tuesday at his daughter Mrs D E Foltz's home from old age. Born July 2 1815 in Wooster, he worked in dry goods in Wooster and Shreve, served as postmaster, and was a longstanding Democrat and civic figure. He married Elizabeth Rayl in 1842 and left six children, with several survivors including Mrs Foltz and Dr Benj J Jones. His passing marks the loss of a county pioneer who remained engaged with daily life until recently.
Wooster Matinee Association members at the nesting cell on Monde decide to hold a matinee on July 4. It is believed Millersburg may unite with Wooster for the event. Regular matinees will be held Friday of this week.
A 150 strong McFadden family reunion at Henry McFadden's Chester township home drew kin from points away. Food filled the barn tables, games and talks sparked lively chatter, and by 4 PM guests began departing with a sense of a complete success.
June 16 report describes relatives visiting in Cleveland Berea Madisonburg and Clinton Jaws. Urites reunion held at Urtville fair grounds with guests from Rome and Overton area. Advertisement endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach issues.
The Tuscarawas Sunday school convention will be held at the Reformed church on Thursday and Friday with about two hundred delegates expected. Dr Geo Stibitz of Tiffin will address Thursday evening on What Shall We Teach. Sessions include devotions, talks, papers, and officer elections, plus reports and banner presentations.
Ripe peaches and apricots are being taken from greenhouse trees at the experiment station. Mr Bontrager has a fine display of these fruits. F B Ballon of Newark is visiting, and Mr Chattejy of Calcutta, a Cornell student, is doing experimental work. Many Kinland county farmers will visit Tuesday.
In Wooster the junior class states they will take united action over promotion revocation. A lawyer may be hired to assess legality while Superintendent Thompson weighs the class yells and disruptions at Friday’s commencement. The Juniors defend their conduct, dispute media depictions, and pledge to stand by their actions.
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