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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
4
A collage of brief items and quips from Wooster Ohio and national topics. Mentions include Ohio centennials at Lisbon, irrigation study in Kansas, Peter Kara Georgevinch naming, Uncle Mark Hanna vice-presidential hopes, John W Gates return from Europe, and playful observations on graduates and civic life.
A lighthearted note on Newport society choosing bareheaded fashion for the summer season. The line pokes fun at cultural style shifts and suggests even prominent figures like Uncle Henri Watterson would react. The item captures a social trend with a wink.
A report notes a newly discovered metal valued at three million pounds and hints at potential free coinage. The remark implies eagerness to monetize the find, with discussion of economic or legal implications.
General Dick will manage the campaign as usual this year. He predicts a substantial majority typically ranging from 75,000 to 160,000.
A lighthearted remark praises the song My Old Kentucky Home while noting it should not reference Breathitt county, highlighting local sentiment about regional associations with the tune.
The article notes talk of Mr Stevenson as a potential president candidate next year and toys with the idea that Uncle Adlai may not be fifty dead after all. It also mentions the new king of Servia smoking cigarettes and discusses self-inflicted death as a route to prevent assassination.
Grover Cleveland’s latest statement on the presidency suggests a shift in stance, with implications that his political position on the office may now be seen as solidified. The remark hints at a clarified approach to executive leadership and policy direction.
Analysts forecast a populist revival in 1904 amid concerns over AGAR whiskers and a government in Servia fearing its regularity. A curious trend emerges toward sudden, strict propriety as observers note a shift in public mood and political rhetoric.
A humorous take on the president’s push to reform the postal system, noting room at the top despite effort. The text also references another plot to murder the czar of Russia, highlighting Nicholas II’s troubled tenure and a joke about his name ending differently.
The text notes Mr Herrick and Mr Hanna decline the vice-presidency while hinting others may take the role later. It mentions the corpse Simon Greenburg of New York objecting to burial before death and reports a fatal bicycle loop incident in Indianapolis. It also references increased coal output and rising bills with a note from seasoned observers.
A hearing in the Jett White case will take place far from the feud scene to keep witnesses from fear and protect the jury from danger of an adverse verdict. TM Toledo comments on a rumor about a juror named Jones asleep in the heat. BNP
Fragmentary text discusses Servian insurrection, personal pride if involved, and a claim that cloudbursts arise from local phenomena. Mentions New York science and a discovery offering comfort to readers if struck directly beneath a cloudburst.
A composite of brief clippings notes rumors of measurable finishes and political timing. It cites Toledo Times on finish hints, Kansas City Star on Grover Cleveland fishing letters, Detroit Free Press on Roosevelt anti draw rule, Minneapolis Times on Hetty Green and Russell Sage, and Dayton Herald on political advice guiding prosperity and restraint.
Obituary notes for Mrs. Wm. Rice of Congress township aged 75 who died Tuesday and burial plans in Wooster. Also Elisha Burr aged about 76, former county resident, dies in Minneapolis and to be buried beside his wife in Wooster cemetery. Valentine Arm ex Street Commissioner dies after apoplexy at court house window. funeral at German church led by Rising Star lodge Knights of Pythias. Melvin Harbaugh, 45, formerly of Pleasant Home, dies near Columbia after lung disease. remembered as a lawyer with mill duties for Pendergast Lower Co.. interment at Congress.
Special to Tar Republican reports the pope appeared in public at church services today and seemed in his usual health. He was cheery and appeared at ease and comfortable.
Friends inform The Republican that reports of Dr Kate Johnsons marriage are incorrect and she has not wed. She is with her mother in Bellefontaine. The doctor will be at her office the last of the week. The rumor spread without authority from her or her friends.
A Wayne county farmer now owns a new hay loader device shaped like a small car that slides in the wagon. It moves the hay from the rear in, pushes forward to fill the front, leaving space behind to continue loading. Described as an excellent labor saving invention.
The common pleas jury in Orrville heard Louise McCarthy sue Charles Leies for 5000 damages for breach of promise to marry. After deliberating through Monday into Tuesday they returned a verdict for the plaintiff in damages of 500 dollars. Evidence showed Leies had paid attention to McCarthy for years prior to her divorce and while she lived apart from her husband.
Wiley Nolin formerly of Wooster, son of liveryman John B. Nolin, married Miss Blanche Thompson of Zanesville in Covington Kentucky on October 8 1902. The couple kept the union secret until the Sunday News revealed it last Sunday.
Kenyon college ball team was in Wooster on June 16 and defeated by the university nine. Reported conduct unbecoming gentlemen led to the team being forced from the American house after returning from the game. Hotel manager Zeigler settled the bill and insisted the team depart.
Overton notes Mr and Mrs Henry L Smith celebrate their golden wedding with relatives and neighbors delivering baskets, a large meal and gifts including gold spectacles. The event recalls a silver wedding at Mr and Mrs William Van Meter’s home and mentions a new church project delayed by missing title to the lot. Henry Miller loses a horse amid local notices.
Mr and Mrs John Walmer of Wayne township dedicated a 40 by 76 foot barn on Friday evening June 19. Between 410 and 600 friends attended the private event, lauding the carpenters Clem and Ewing of Jeromeville for superior material and workmanship. Henry Walmer and his wife assisted in the barn’s construction, and John and Minnie Walmer were hailed as hustlers and gracious hosts.
The fourth annual Lautenschlager reunion was held on Saturday, June 6, at W.H. Bahl’s home four miles southwest of the city. Despite rain, attendees enjoyed greetings, socializing, and games in the large bank barn. About 4 PM guests departed, calling it an enjoyable day. Names of attendees include W.H. Bahl and wife, Z. L. Numbers and wife, Martin Lautenschlager and wife, several Lautenschlager relatives, Numbers, McIntire, Walters, Caskey, Eyman, Lawrence, and others from Pennsylvania and local areas.
The M E Sabbath school of New Pittsburg passes resolutions on the death of Albert B Norton a valued member and friend The committee extends sympathy to his family and urges faith in God through sorrow with messages from MR H L Piper Mrs H L Piper and Z A Lance titled to meet the bridegroom with lamps trimmed and burning and to trust divine wisdom in loss
Independent Johnston Harvester Company offers a full line of mowers binders and related farm machinery under the Not In the Trust banner. Daney & Co and Mare Patna Cee Agency advertise a famous, first class range guaranteed without affiliation to any trust.
Reedsburg pair W. E. McKee with Lena A Bat dorff receive license. Madison Mills man John H Jefferson and Wooster resident H Pauling Qreenlea obtain license.
A man paralyzed and told incurable by Cleveland doctors finds hope with Dr. Kutchin, a chronic disease specialist. After treatment he gains weight, walks a mile, and grows stronger. He endorses the doctor and urges others to seek his care. Consultation free at Archer House Wooster on July 1, 1908.
A market summary sent by wire from Wooster lists commodity quotes for corn pork and oats with figures for July and September contracts. Prices shown include corn 28 cents, 75 35, 504g for Cate-July 405 September 855, pork 190 July 1670 September, and lord 857 July 870 September.
The report lists Cleveland cattle prices by weight class with steers at 1 160 lbs and up at 500 declines and mixed grades. It covers sheep and lamb values, calves, hogs, and Texas and Chicago market quotes. Also includes East Buffalo and Pittsburgh figures for cattle, sheep, and hogs, plus wheat and corn quotes and general market highlights.
Executor Frank Taggarts announces a private sale of the McClellan store on East Liberty Street and a residence on West North Street in Wooster Ohio. Prices and terms available from the undersigned, as executor of John McClellan, deceased. May 27, 1903. m30 4618 20 ké.
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