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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
4
The 2-year-old daughter of Jay Shulenberger, once of Wayne county and now in Lodi, died Saturday in a pool created by water from a ground well. The child, Ella Gearhart by birth, was found face down in the three inch deep pool when the father returned home. Funeral occurred Monday.
Judge 8. B. Eason heard the divorce matter of Mary E B Fouch versus Marshall S Fouch. Mrs. Fouch was awarded the decree for neglect of duty and failure to provide, and restored to her maiden name. Represented by Mery B H Kime Wertz and Carlin.
The uncalled letters in Wooster postoffice June 15 include Gentlemen eight names and Ladies four names with dates. Grile Evarts Groff Harriman Martin Keho Miller Anna Lanog Stacieff Stoer listed. W B Bryson P M
A frost was expected Thursday morning in Wayne County with disagreement over its occurrence. Wooster residents claimed frost while the experiment station said temperatures did not drop below 88 degrees and no frost formed. A heavy dew and speculation about frost on roofs and boards persisted among locals.
Mrs Mila Barrett Bixler died after sudden apoplexy at her South Buckeye Street home in Wooster. Born on Barrett farm, she was a longtime teacher and active Methodist, survived by husband, siblings including John Barrett and Mrs Knowles, funeral at 8 pm Tuesday with Wooster Cemetery interment.
Jeremiah paaae 3 of Apple Greek died by heart failure. Survived by Mrs. Der and two children. Funeral 1:30 Wednesday at Applecreek Cemetery. Mary Ann Strohm widow of Christian Strohlow, north of Orrville, died Monday morning. Service set for Wednesday. date and time to be announced. Grace Hartman, class of 799, formerly taught in Wooster.
The Wooster campus prepares for commencement week with baccalaureate sermons and a full schedule. Dr Holden delivers the sermon amid illness, Adelbert Higley and Y M C A events feature, and junior oratorical winner Alanson Palmer is celebrated. Trustees meet, with Severance reporting on foreign missions. campus plays and graduation events fill the week.
The conservatory of music held its annual commencement in the university chapel on Monday afternoon. Six young ladies received diplomas in piano and organ. performances were praised by a large audience. Attendant Louis A. Severance received an ovation on arrival. Recipients: Matilda Barnes, Dessa Brown, Mabel Felger, Bether Gaber, Helen Hearst, Harrio Mitchell, and Rhea Mowry. Additional notes mention Beta Theta Pi breakfast and several alumni and faculty visiting.
John M. Thompson, a farmer and school teacher, was nominated for state senator by the Democrats of the 1728 district at Mt Grenad. On the first ballot I. M. Vanover was initially named by Wayne County, but delegates eventually supported Thompson, making the choice unanimous as Vanover’sCounty ballots shifted. The convention remained quiet and harmonious.
July 4 celebration plans in Congress include three baseball games with prizes, a fireworks display worth 75 dollars, and races in the evening. Notables like Peter E Sheppard and local figures attend social visits in Wooster and Columbus while the Congress Baseball club posts a 19 to 0 win over Albion Weert Saienm and schedules games through June 27.
June 16 report from New Pittsburg notes farmers began making hay after a fine shower Saturday evening and Sunday. Local social items include Ida Berkey’s Cleveland visit, Mrs Mary Shaldler’s return from Amityland, and various callers visiting families in Wooster, Ashland, Madisonburg, and Orrville. The Marky family reunion is set for June 20 at B F Marks home.
Two trains on the Penosylvanias lines have adjusted times. Westbound No. 9 now departs 11:05 am instead of 11:10 am, and westbound No. 10 formerly due 8:05 pm now leaves at 3:07 pm. Train No. 17, westbound express, due 11:88 am, has been canceled.
A tonic called the AON ONE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER claims to purify blood and cure stomach liver and kidney troubles. It advertises appetite and strength benefits and says it often succeeds where other remedies fail. Available in liquid form or Saraatabs chocolate tablets.
Large crowd attends the Patterson law section ceremony with music by West Salem high school orchestra. Rev H Buer delivers the class address as diplomas are distributed by the county school examiners to a long list of graduates headed by A to Z surnames.
A lightning strike near Jefferson set a large bank barn ablaze at midnight on Saturday, consuming the barn and horses. W. P. Rouch’s family escaped as the roof collapsed. insurance partly covers the loss. Nearby, Samuel Garver’s new Orrville home was struck and saved after flames started but the fire was contained with the family away.
A quiet wedding took place at 11 am in the office of Justice Bolus where Elmar Ryneer and Misa Nora were joined in matrimony with Frabate Judge T. presiding. Several witnesses attended to attest the union in AS Hartel, Rittam.
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