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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
4
The Wooster Republican discusses proposed electric railroads and franchise requests. It calls for promoters to reveal who will build lines and to show capital backing, urging honesty so the public knows whether projects will materialize while expressing support for progress and local help.
A general opinion favors Roosevelt as a potential Republican candidate amid ongoing debate. Supporters argue his long presidency demonstrates leadership and a square deal for all, while others question whether his views would override the people's will. A prophet predicts rising prices, including water, with broader economic implications mentioned.
A fragmented column riffs on treasury figures George Cortelyou Hearst McClellan and Panama Canal talk. It quips about Orrville Paris Canton and St Joe Missouri, notes salary hints for Leslie Shaw and Theodore Roosevelt cabinet intrigues, and mocks Thaw White and reform frictions.
Reading from a fragment, the snippet hints at a planned Wednesday action by a telemony master named Aero. It mentions a thaw and care during the event. The readable text is sparse, with no clear date, place, or complete facts to verify a full news item.
A fragmented 1910s era column muses on Pittsburgh, water concerns, Roosevelts era politics, St Patrick day, Garfield as Interior Secretary, Dye case, San Francisco bosses, Harriman, university baseball schedule, Thaw trial, Depew and Platt in the Senate, and a wintery snow note with spring sap optimism. Named places include Pittsburgh Allegheny Wooster San Francisco and figures Roosevelt Harriman Garfield Depew Platt Thaw Dye.
Overton notes March 18 updates on residents. Mother Spitler is not improving and weakening. Hattie Brinkerhoff left for You Wert after visiting. John Eatterday travels to visit friends. Mrs W Lehr of East Palestine has paralysis but is improving. Mia Howman plans to assist care this week. Ernest Smith returned from Cleveland to visit family. brother Jim returns with him. Charley Howman and wife to host after this week at 63 West Liberty Street Wooster. Will Raudebaugh begins year eight work for brother. Verda to work this summer leaving Henry and his bride at home.
March 13 report notes two weeks of services ending Sunday with ten new members received. Various local items include Mrs Carhoe on sick list, Mrs Coppes purchasing Bindig property, Ww Meen selling to Mr Koffman F. 8, Liggett bringing three horses from Carrall county, Ire Johnson visiting Mayeville to see ill father, and several town updates. Also mentions a fire destroying Joseph Mangan barn, deaths, and multiple moves or rentals among residents.
March 18 report lists Elmer Rose and wife Ei Lake at funeral of Mrs Joseph Reae in Mansillon. Mrs Chas Kline returned from Toledo. Mrs Ed Leka of Laudonville and Clyde Brave and wife of Enon, Pa visited the Alex Brace family. Others on sick list include Mrs J C Ganns, Mrs OD Workman and son Kenneth, Mrs F Aylesworth and daughter Helen, Ed Lake and wife, and Mrs Chas Kline. Easter exercises at Newkirk's Sunday morning with a fine program planned. Aylesworth to hold a public sale on March 19.
A Columbus dispatch reports Governor Harr and Attorney General Ellie on Saturday backed by the State Railway Commission in seeking a quo warranto to oust the Ashland and Western Railway for failing to provide adequate equipment. Senator F. M. Vanover says shippers have suffered, noting the line owns no cars and relies on other railroads, with many roads accused of similar violations and potential lawsuits forthcoming.
March items list residents traveling to Akron Warsaw and Peru Indiana visiting relatives. Local residents named include Eunice Hackett, Floyd Hackett, C E Barchfield purchasing a home, Mrs Perry Badger Homer, L Bott visiting Jesse Kindig, James Hotter appointed watchman at C A O crossing in Urrville, Henry Musselman and bride visiting siblings, Prof C W Clouse and wife with Joshua Bowman family, Mrs Warren Fouts returning from Peru, Jake Davison recting property near Maysville, drama planned at high school Friday March 15, Edith Glasgow working in Ashland, Eva Lance ill, and an automobile incident injuring W A Lewis’ horse and himself. Also church services by Dr Scovel and Ray Jiminson, and various social visits across town.
Fragmentary ad mentions a remedy for hives eczema and itch labeled as Deans Olotment. garbled text obscures full product claims and health warnings.
Wooster market summary shows May wheat 72 to 78 cents, corn 85 cents, oats 52 cents, rye 50 cents, barley 45 cents, and flour $4.00 per barrel. Livestock prices vary from cattle and hogs across East Buffalo, Pittsburg, Cleveland, and Cincinnati markets, with sheep, lambs, calves, and milkers priced alongside multiple regional figures.
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