21 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
1
Millersburg June 20 two boys named Snyder and Simons both 12 were drowned Tuesday afternoon while bathing in Killbuck at Duncan's dam. A brother of the Simons boy had perished similarly years ago.
Jefferson June 21 festival at the Evangelical church raised about 57.80 to beautify the building. Visitors included Flos and Grace Shoff of Smithville. Several local families attended services and visits over the weekend.
In Canaan Bertha Miller visits Wooster friends while Gail Scott Wiles and Earl Betts plan a marriage under M E Sunday school rites. Prof G O Wiles with Anna attend Wooster University commencement as Dan White returns from California to Columbus. Local church events include children exercises and a delayed service due to washouts in Killbuck valley.
The village noted social and religious events including a Presbyterian Sunday School program led by Ralph Snell, a children’s day exercise titled Sharon’s Rose, and collaborative music by local youth. Chester Wing’s sudden death from heart disease shocked residents. funeral services were held with a quartet, and pallbearers listed. The Patterson commencement at the Methodist church highlighted four graduates and a practical diploma gesture. An organ recital by Howard C. Zook drew a large audience at a private residence, with additional attendance from surrounding towns and a notable turnout of family and friends.
In memory of Elsie Branstatter Patton born Wooster Ohio March 25 1877 died Barberton Ohio June 15 1908 she is not dead but away the family recalls a young wife and daughter brightening homes with loving care her loss sobers parents and husband a call to be ready for the Son of Man the obituary notes a brief life and earnest faith with a final benediction of peace
In Overton on Sunday the eighth Giphtheria case appeared in Chalmer Ropp’s family. Earlier letter mistakes caused false death impressions. all are improving except the last patient. John Hatton had a painful accident in the stable while harnessing a cross‑temperament horse. The children’s meeting went ahead despite rain. notes mention Dave Spitier’s pane and Effie Myers returning home to Snyder restaurant in Woos rs.
QNE MAN ARRESTF 312S HOUSTON REMEMBERED. In connection with a bank explosion in Aris, the jewelry store VW H Bradshaw formerly of Wooster was badly damaged. Walter W. Juntgen, bank bookkeeper, was arrested Friday on the act and released on $80,000 bond with his father and brother in law as sureties. Monday January 19, a farewell social for Mrs James Houston was held by WWCTU in Bloomington at her home, with about 59 members attending and gifts presented.
The funeral was held Sabbath afternoon for Mrs Elsie Patton with a large gathering at her parents Andrew Branstetter and wife home followed by a long funeral procession to Wooster cemetery. Rev G O Smith of Bolivar led the service. Floral tributes were numerous and lovely. Pallbearers included Frank Proeger Cleveland Will Bolmes George Laa John Ames Bert Thorne and David W Metzler. Interment at Wooster cemetery.
June 20 weather slows crop care. Akron visitor Mrs. B A Harris spent weekend in town. Local critique targets lax urban institutions. Commencement at Buachtel college draws attendees. July 8 set for local option election. Elmer Hoff of Cleveland called Sunday. Worries over alfalfa and town’s quiet past come up in brief notes.
A festival will be held at the United Brethren Church in Honeytown on Saturday evening June 24. The event promises ice cream strawberries and refreshments with all proceeds supporting the church work. All are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
A Rushville fragment mentions Ely Broa and H. M. oo Broa discussing catarrh and hay fever with claims of temporary relief. A note asks for a mailed balm or remedy and references sending 80 ae Re. An Arizona Gold stated mention appears amid the garbled OCR.
June 20 marked the peak heat with 90 degrees noted in reloads as residents describe a string of small happenings. Spitler killed a copperhead in a yard near a rosé bush last week. Jacob Hensel and wife visited Sunday rites by Bert Warner near Fay Palmer, Wooster, with others attending. Yergin of West Salem traveled with Charley for several days to see Bea Bhit rire Hil who fell from the Slonnge and broke her arm.
A blazing meteor struck the Walker farm across from the city during a thunder shower, leaving a scorched earth hole and three witnesses hearing distinct explosions. In Ohio dark events report a guard at the penitentiary found dead after throat slashing. Cincinnati reports three drownings in Ches ter park and river waters with two bodies recovered, one still missing. Mountain Tea advertised by Lanbach and Boyd.
The Wayne Township Housekeepers club plans its next meeting on July 6 with Mia Lehthe as program chair. Roll call, readings from an historical sketch, a recitation of Independence Bell, music by Mrs. Liggett, and a Star-Spangled Banner performance are listed, followed by an election of officers. The United Presbyterian church picnic at Chippewa Lake is announced for Thursday, with round trip fares of 20 and 40 cents valid on all cars open to the public. The piece also notes a reunion of the Episcopal church boys choir at Mrs. James B. Minner’s home, recounting the long history and names of attendees, plus details of a June 8 wedding at the Kirl Buck Methodist par ents’ home and upcoming Akron move.
Property owners in Holmes and Wayne counties awaken to the impact of widening Killbuck. Citizens plan steps toward petitioning county commissioners. Extending the Killbuck ditch would affect landowners in southern Wayne County due to past failures to extend into Holmes County.
An ad-style notice claims a treatment to revive exhausted conditions and restore vigor. It advertises a June 26 examination rate at Wooster and Archer House, urging men overwhelmed by weakness, gloom, or bad dreams to visit for a cure.
Mrs Mary Luce and daughter Rhea of Wooster visited over Sunday while Mr and Mrs Guiner from near Smithville visited his son Ray. Mrs Billa O Harro and children Guy and Eulala of Gallon are visiting her mother. Mrs Wm Collar spent Sunday in Akron. Nora Edgar went to Nankim to attend Carrie Edgars wedding in Cleveland. Nearby residents and town visitors gather for a Methodist Church Children s Day service with a sizable turnout before J B Wells and family move to Cleveland for a Big Four job.
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