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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
3
Daily price sheet lists Wheat May 53 and July 89 with May 65 for Corn. Oats May 58, daily 44. Butter 24 per pound, eggs 1 per dozen, chickens 8 per pound, potatoes 55. Includes Wheat May July and other produce figures.
Livestock and grain prices listed for East Buffalo Cleveland and other markets. Cattle steers and cows offered with varied prices, calves, hogs, sheep and lambs shown by region. Wheat and corn quotes included for Pittsburg and Cincinnati with reported bid ranges.
Silk presents a season of new ideas with a larger variety and attractive prices. The Silk department showcases a full range of modern full costume silks, rough Tuscan silk, stripes, plaids, and floral effects. Shoppers are urged to expect the latest novelties and correct styles.
In neckwear belts and rib houseat speckrl prices. Merry Widow bows each 10 and 24 cents. New collars bow attached 2 cents each in square net or color effects 74 cents. A full line of sensible serviceable styles in blue brown black white and fancy effects. See these.
A fragment notes exceptionally low prices on quality furnishings for women seeking attractive yet economical home decor. It highlights a rare opportunity to furnish a house without overspending and suggests practical choices for budget conscious buyers.
A court filing involving Joseph Hardery and others against the Wayne County Camm and Coal Company and related defendants appears in the latest docket. The action seeks relief from the court with plaintiffs named and the case caption indicating the parties.
In Toledo Judge Brough released from jail R C Beard and Joseph Mil ter, ice men, who were jailed for anticorist violations and had served seven months. The court suspended sentences after petitions arguing their families and businesses needed them. In Columbus the Ohio Opera House Managers association joined a plan with New York and Pennsylvania to form a Theater Managers Amusement Company syndicate with a $10000 capital, $5000 already subscribed by Ohio theaters. In Washington grain stocks show small gains for March 1 with corn and oats in farmers hands. corn at 371 percent of last year’s, oats at 35 percent, with bushel totals.
The Cleveland school board voted to raze the Massioner school in the Ghetto district and replace it with a larger modern fireproof building. Other schools will close in parts of the city until fire escapes are added. Fire wardens will patrol the dangerous buildings until improvements are completed.
Wellsville reports the Empire public school, eight miles away, shut by Mayor Griffith until the board of education finishes safety renovations including stairway construction. Building improvements are required before reopening to protect children. Floods hit Battle Creek with two square miles underwater, thousands displaced, one factory damaged, and more water threatening as the river rises. Anna Gould plans two month return to New York from Cherbourg aboard Kron Prinz Wilhelm, with reports of Prince Helle de Sagan also leaving.
The death of Mrs AF Nees of Lake Ohio was announced Monday. She was the mother of Gilbert Nees, a junior at the college, and well known in the city. Stricken with paralysis Saturday, the obituary notes her lively presence and large circle of friends. Survived by husband and three sons Frank, Ithvert, and Paul, all of Lake Ohio. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday.
March items from Lake Fork report a busy period with school term closure by Prof E B Kieffer, postponed communion services at the U B church, and a community gathering at Davia Hootman’s to celebrate Warwing and Mrs Hootman’s birthday. A surprise visit by Ahor and Edna Hootman’s daughter in law preceded Edna and Russell Lilley’s plans for a new home.
March notes a local shift with Cleve Bower adapting a route to Shreve after coming back from Indiana. Other items mention visits from Clark Webster of Pittsburgh, Miss Bernice Pottierr from New Pittsburg staying with Mrs. W W Kanimuo, and a Christian Endeavor box social with sales priced 25 to 60 cents. The piece also notes a school term with declamations and readings, and Mrs. John Martin traveling to Ashland for sewing with Mrs. J O Leftz visiting Cynton.
Fredericksburg introduces a Harried couple Walter Sprowls and Effie Franks married by Hon Mayer at the Methodist parsonage with Mrs Phadet Micter witness. After a Pennsylvania trip they plan to farm near Frederickburg. Also notes a farewell for Mrs Biertein, a visit by Karl Gasche and friend from Wooster, and several local residents’ activities and mishaps including Edith Armstrong visiting Wonster and Mary McCulloch injuring herself in a store cellar.
March items report a neighbor quitting a chase for ground heat and a wary claim of sleep or dream. A new farmer arrived last week affecting a light step, a teacher recovers, and Mr Bittner keeps edicts going. Loar absent, under doctor care but improving. McClure family recovers from grip, and Housekeirs visit with a sister. Mrs Stence near Jeroméville mentioned.
The Central Construction Co will erect metal foundations plaster board and concrete work on a new project at Sproace street. Andrew 116 reports the firm will hire twenty to thirty workers for the year and has county contracts along the northern area.
Thomas Webb Simpson age about 1 died at the boarding home of Rost Miller and wife near South Market and South streets after a several day illness. He was employed by Ira Droz as a driver and fell ill Friday, measles leading to kidney trouble and death. Parents John Simpson and wife of Morrland arrived to be with him. Interment will be in Morrland.
The Thomas Taylor farm northeast of the city was purchased Saturday by Henry Miller of Pennsylvania. Miller expects to relocate his family and occupy the new home by April 1. The deal was brokered by Brinkerholf and Wallace, real estate agency.
Harry Billiard failed to report Sunday for Meridian Mine because transportation did not reach him. Earl Snyder, who has argued for a trial, is ordered to report on April 11. Canton remains involved in the case.
The Danial Brinkerhoff farm in Annaity was sold to C. Moore of Lattssourg. Moore takes possession within the year. The trade was arranged through J Fetz'r agency.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the hour of bereavement. Special thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings from WM YOUNG MRS LENA DIFAL AND DAUGHTERS.
Mrs Mary Numbers visits daughter in Cleveland while Mrs Walter Hartshorn hosts. Oberlin student Altea Critch praises Noor and Ada. Alice Flory’s daughter hosts Frank Braufler family in Orrville. Rev Cromer and Rev Flott swap pulpits in Applecreek. Miss Mantle Hess leaves for Cleveland wholesale job. Dudley Orr hosts a young visitor and a newborn arrives at Harry Leathers. Wo. Ray and Barberton relatives visit over the weekend.
March 11 reports William Whew and wife visiting William Dugard and wife of Lakeville. Porter and Nana Printus traveled to Loudenville. Charlieard recovered from a severe tonzitic attack. Lydia Feree Nana Printus Gert rude Hazel Earl and drytin Porter Fern and Paul Dilgard Ray and Clié frlesteaith visited Mr. Duffiman’s Lakeville family. Paul Dilgard stayed in Perryville. Quarterly Baptist meeting set for Sunday night March 11.
Oberlin and Wooster battled in a tight match with Wooster edging ahead early but Oberlin drawing even as Wesleyan and Keaypor claimed wins. Oberlin struggled against Berlin and Reserve, while Wooster faced tough contest from Ohio State and Oberlin in a hard fought college conference slate.
The Smithville notes recount a infant death, family funerals for Undertaker Hartzlar, and Edith Shade visiting. Lizzie Horner hosted by Lichtenwalter while they celebrate a 28th wedding anniversary. Westward plans include California travel, spring social events, garden talk, and local family movements.
The Lydick-Welker farm case will be heard Thursday by Wayne County Circuit Court. The hearing is scheduled in Wooster with three panel members expected to attend, as described in the forthcoming proceedings.
A Berkshire hog sale in Wooster drew large crowds with buyers from Indiana Virginia West Virginia and Canada. Auctioneer L E Prest supervised the sale with W A Lott and Frank Firestone arranging terms as bidders tested prices. Prime lots like Lady A Premier Lady Tet and Bright Star fetched varied prices, while Star Combination was bought for ten dollars.
A 17 year old girl Mamie Nhively fell on Netd avenue injuring her ankle. Dr Ryall assisted as her caregiver. Miss Shivley observed the aftermath and an aunt, Mrs Wesgaer, learned of the accident. The injury was diagnosed as broken and the girl could not walk.
The porpet of the Birt Presbyterian church aus filind Sabbats by Rev W A Ntikes of Belle Carter Rev. Atatt re im 7 ay. The morning featured earnest preaching and a prayer service. Rev W A Atkinient delivered a direct and impressionable address on righteousness temperance and faith.
Rew SuitFiled Fina E Merkel and Lorenzo D Cornel as plaintiffs petition against Fremont Read and Loi Reed growing from a contract for land purchase in Clinton township from the late PFrick. Plaintiffs seek judgment for Si RW plus interest from March 4, 189 n and request sale of the land to satisfy the claim.
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