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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
4
The Republican ticket nominated by Pathenec is praised as the best for Wayne County with united convention support. The piece encourages Wooster residents to enjoy a quiet summer at home, noting nearby attractions and questioning summer travel habits. It ends with a remark on Chicago dressmakers and fashion movements as global distractions.
A scattered item notes Lieutenant Peary may take a young woman on his polar quest. It suggests she helps in small tasks around the house and hints at broader wartime delays and political scandals, with caution about the dangers of early automobiles and cheap prices.
The czar pursues a peace proposal with the same approach as his wartime policy, suggesting Japanese envoys will quickly see a gap between his rhetoric and actions. The remark implies skepticism about the sincerity and effectiveness of the peace effort.
The text notes Chicago university professors have settled a government related question while a teamsters strike continues. It adds a satire about banning hoop skirts for women under thirty, suggesting the trend may fade as young women resist.
The piece mocks hurried rhetoric and boasts about war readiness and wealth. It notes Alfonso leaving five thousand for the poor of Paria, a denial by Mrs. Howard Gould, and Linovitch’s claim to defeat Japan. It references Sam of Hayti in exile and a fear of indemnity payments, illustrating misused language and political bravado.
A Wooster scene praises Pennsylvania flyers for ongoing helpful work in the community. It notes the mood of satisfaction when a mother checks her son’s shirt after hours away, highlighting a sense of care and routine amid ongoing activity.
The Pittsburg papers chronicle a rumor of a new industry linked to IM Schwab, mentioning railroad speed tests with no standout performance on C. W. French's short line. A Philadelphia mayor is referenced in a casual, idiosyncratic way amid scattered phrases about warships.
In a garbled passage the writer muses on Saigon, Russia, and political names like Grover Cleveland and Alton B Parker. Mentions Norway and Sweden, Philadelphia, Tom Johnson, and a remark on summer heat and the opening of Summer School. Keeps a whimsical tone about weather and public figures.
New York dispatch says Royal Arcanum members nationwide oppose proposed higher insurance rates. Supreme Council to hold a special session in Boston on June 29 to review protests over cost and fairness. Rumor says an old company has set aside $500000 to disrupt the order.
John Shank of Wooster by attorney Benton G. Say files for divorce from Anna Shank alleging marriage on September 29, 1870, and that she has been unfaithful with a named party. He claims neglect and seeks legal relief and alimony as proper.
The twenty third meeting of the Ohio Music Teachers association convenes June 21 22 23 at forces of trade auditorium Pee A Onto presenting varied programs by leading educators in the musical world. Daily sessions feature song piano and violin recitals with papers on topics such as music in graded schools musical education of the blind and the opera problem.
Harrold Peppard and Grace Manson wed Sunday and rode away in a surrey headed for Shreve. A party of rescuers overturned the vehicle during a chaotic turn. The bride was trapped beneath the wagon, freed after strenuous effort, revived at the Laper residence with minor injuries. The party remained in Wooster as horses wandered farther down the street.
In Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Christ German Evangelical churches Sunday services celebrated children’s day. Programs by Sabbath schools were entertaining with excellent music. plants were given to each child. Lutheran collection for the orphan’s home totaled 51 cents. Decorations and performances praised.
A Wooster area marriage notices list includes Lemuel Harrold and Zella E. Weiler. William I. Sultzbach and Minnie M. Beech. Daniel Quigley and Annie Miller. Frank Pressler and Florence Metz. Levi Rothrock and Rebecca Saltzman. William H. Winch and Mary L. Snyder. Harrold Peppard and Grace Manson. Sylvester E. Adams and Mia Belle Rawlston. George R. Strome and Maude L. Armstrong. L W Benepe and Beatrice Hindman. Also from Copley, Dalton, Doylestown, Wadsworth, Akron, Millersburg, Morland, and Shreve.
Market wire reports from Wooster and other cities show grain futures with mixed July and September prices for Wheat Corn and Oats. Chicago cattle and hog prices varied by grade with futures and spot ranges, East Buffalo and Cleveland values listed for cattle sheep lambs calves and hogs, with notable highs for export beef and steers and midrange for butchers and roughs.
A Bloomington note highlights a remarkable rose bush with a 12 inch bloom count on two branches showing 82 and 86 buds. The feature teases a full bloom in days, while a string of humorous, local anecdotes recounts travel stories, odd mishaps, and a depot tale about a Tough Man and a shoe loss.
Uncalled letters listed by post office clerks. Gentlemen Brant Charters Den Nero mon Rank Stern Stair Thackwoell. Ladies Atkinson Bever Claweon Davis Deames Gartzler Hall Hutchigan Landis Waite. Fourth Class Adams Calvert.
The sixteenth Buchanan reunion was held at the home of John P Howey near Leroy in Medina county on Wednesday, June 14. About one hundred relatives from Wayne, Ashland, Summit, and Medina counties attended, with baskets of food and a well ordered dinner. After business and music, the gathering adjourned as the day wore on.
A social gathering ends with hopes for long happiness for Mr and Mrs Howey as David Slemmons is mentioned in Sterling on Wednesday June 18 1906.
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