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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
4
The piece reflects on Wooster College commencements bringing back alumni who in youth hustled to pay for education. It notes such struggles forge indomitable wills and help them later succeed, while acknowledging the pleasure in seeing their progress and the value of perseverance through hardship.
The Republican county ticket named Saturday afternoon is strong and represents good candidates. Changes in office terms due to the seats amendment reduce the size of the ticket, and no municipal ticket will be chosen. The slate includes Bir Smycer, whose services support renomination and re election.
Ohio citizens express regret over Governor Pattison taking office in his first year. The piece notes he has not yet appeared at the state house, yet his influence on legislation is clear. It portrays Pattison as well intentioned and capable, seeking to improve the state.
The Wat er question shows promise of a solution at a price Wooster citizens can afford. Citizens should support the Board of Public Service and work together for a long fought goal of more water, pure water and abundance.
The column riffs on fixed outcomes, fashion, politics, and holidays as the Fourth of July approaches. It notes rivals, public figures like Ashbrook, and signals vacation grinding amid a chorus of civic chatter and light scandal. References to Dunkards and Central telephony pepper the informal, period voice.
A clerk found coats in a pile cut with a knife at the Freedanner store. Overcoats were later discovered cut on Friday. The firm suspects no employee and keeps a sharp watch for the culprit, hoping to land the guilty party.
June notes list Earl Bevington attending his sister Grace’s wedding in Kent and visitors such as Mrs Lucy Bots, Vernon, and family outings to Wooster. Mentions of students finishing at Wooster University Summer School, a lawn fete by the Reform church, and the Applecreek school board’s resignation of Supt George Jacot with his move to Wooster University. Local travels include Clara Nussbaum’s Ithaca trip, Cleveland visits, and El Paso posting for Cleveland Blosser.
Thomas Zeigler aged about forty five committed death by own action at Aspland on Sunday He took morphine and turned on the gas He had been ill and recently suffered strokes of paralysis which may have affected his mind He attempted the act on Saturday evening but did not complete it Zeigler was formerly a resident of Congress where his parents reside and where his remains are expected to be buried He is the son in law of Jacob Myers of near Lattasbury his wife formerly Miss Dora Myers
Local report notes the Happy Jack wagon’s striking external design with diverse scenery from fishing to farm life drawing crowds. Rain eases drought concerns for farmers as county crops lag, while Weygandt returns from vacation to pitch in Fraser reunion games, expressing confidence in his control and noting a 49 to 27 defeat.
Elev Lot Thomas, widow of the late Judge and congressman, reports receiving a letter from a man in rural Ohio enclosing 17 cents and an explanation. He says a ten year old theft of a bushel of wheat by a farm tenant’s heir entitled her to a share of the money, and he sent this token to square his conscience.
Louis Parssey of near Shreve sustained severe bruises and a sprained right ankle in a runaway accident Monday morning when his horse spooked at an electric car at Liberty and Grant streets. He leaped from the lines to free himself, the horse dashed through yards, damaged a fence, and ended behind the Plank home. The buggy suffered minor damage.
The factory operates smoothly daily with heavy orders. Craig and Pan tier plan to enlarge before winter to handle rising business. E Paumier says goods are ready sellers and building trade is a matter of pursuing it. The firm’s reputation is strong and growth is anticipated.
Readable fragments describe trains bringing many passengers in a summer scene with echoes of crowded platforms and busy routes. The text mentions numerous arrivals and men and women moving through stations during a hot day.
A motion for a new trial was filed in probate court in the case Good Citizenship League versus Howard Happer and others. The Saturday afternoon proceeding cited about seventeen alleged errors as causes for Judge Ort to grant a new trial.
Real estate transfer shows Landis acting for Kauke heirs selling a small Wayne township parcel to Harry Hurst of Wooster for 56 dollars per acre. The fragment also advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy and mentions Chas E Bixler and Laubach & Boyt.
Descendants of the McFadden family gathered for the sixth annual reunion on Wednesday January 13 at the beautiful home of Charles Butt north of Overton. A bountiful dinner was served by Wives and daughters. Officers elected for next year include Harvey Wise president Lydia McFadden secretary Charles Ratt treasurer Thorly corresponding secretary and W Cochran historian. The next reunion is planned for John Plice’s near Polk.
June 20 residents share social visits and church events. John Kinner visited his sister Mrs R Bixler. Rev Beck spent time at home and plans Synod attendance. Maud Konsettlr and daughter joined Sunday school convention at Homer. First season picnic hosted by MEI and school attracted many. Local students attended Wooster University commencement.
June 20 report from Clearcreek Valley notes Edna Keim of Wooster visiting Grandpa Stont and Rosa George spending vacation with parents in Mechanicsburg. Chidren’s Day exercises planned at Lehman church near Madisonburg next Sunday at two o’clock. all invited. Mrs Wagoner of Lodi visited daughter Mrs Ede Spangler last week. Harve Raudebaugh visited Applecreek relatives. Johnnie Mark visiting relatives at Lodi. Jennie Flickinger and brother visited aunt Mrs Crazier near Golden Corners.
Orrville set for a local option election between July 9 and 19 in a bitter contest. A 258 name petition led by Supt Mohler urged council action. Drys push for a vote while wets and bar operators back a vigorous campaign with 30 more names added to the list. 240 votes needed.
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