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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
5
The trimming department showcases Dresden ribbons Changable Louisine Liberty Satin and satin faced taffeta in light weight finishes. Includes beaded ropes medallions chiffon garniture and new neck STOGES. Window displays preview up-to-date fashions and decor items with favorable opportunities to acquire novelties not yet in season.
The paramount issue before residents is road conditions. John Myers, employed at the Overholt house in Wooster, spent Sunday with family after a three week absence. Dr Randebaugh will build a large new office this spring. E. D Hartman filled the U B pit Bonita in Rev Fry C G Myer's recent illness. The Congress Dramatic club rescheduled their Town hall date to the fifth. they performed at Congress and Canaan and were highly recommended.
Mr Frank Tryon of Dunkirk formerly with MW Telephone company at Winstonster married Miss Helen Culbertson of Loudonville. The Zwingling society of the Reformed church held a Monday night social at Mr and Mrs A Stevens home. Attendance was good and the event raised funds. The home was decorated with shamrocks and plants. Games included a rose hunt and a blindfolded Blarneystone kiss for a small fee. Dainty refreshments were served in the dining room.
Smithville Normal adjourned due to a genuine smallpox case and the related scare. The Friday the 20th entertainment is postponed, with commencement still planned for the usual June time.
Market summary from Charles Curry of Wooster reports cattle prices in Cleveland and Chicago, with ranges for steers, heifers, bulls, sheep and lambs, calves and hogs. Includes Texas and Pittsburg figures, New York prices for cattle, sheep, calves and hogs, and staple grain quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats.
Local telegraph notes show the Marshallville Telephone Company extending lines past churches southeast of town and listing new subscribers Mrs Catherine Lower Benj Crites Elmer Baer and David. Other nearby residents and visitors are mentioned along with a wedding and a silver medal contest upcoming March 27.
C W French head of the Chicago Short Line and other railroads will travel to California in a private car, with an estimated total cost of 4500 to 5000 dollars. The journey begins in Cleveland, stops in St Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, then returns via Chicago and Cleveland.
March news notes a wedding last Thursday at 5 pm as Pearl Snyder daughter of James Snyder wed Orra Harpster of near Reedsburg. Community offers best wishes, while local changes include Henry Kamp moving near Lattasburg and Julius Glasgow occupying his vacated property. Teachers praise A A Bohanshil’s term and school progress amid spring farm work and local home phone plans.
Work will begin soon on the Cleveland to Wooster electric railway bed and tracks beginning north of Wooster near the square and quarry. Management aims to start promptly, wetter weather permitting, to resume service and attract traders from Sterling, Seville, and Wooster for heavy commerce.
John Camp born near Lattasburg Wayne County Ohio June 12 1826 died February 17 1908 age 76 years 8 months 5 days He was the third son and lived on the family homestead near his Tate residence He learned wagon making then carpentry for twenty two years in Ashland and Wayne counties building homes churches schools and bridges He married Ellen Campbell December 1 1858 and they had eleven children seven living In 1868 he moved to a Red Haw farm Ashland County and remained there until death He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church for forty nine years and was noted for honesty in business and fidelity to family and friends.
Reedsburg reports New Pittsburg defeated their team last Saturday showing poor organization and lack of practice in seven day adventist principles. Another game is set for next Saturday at Pittsburg with readers urged to watch for results. A Statler returned from Cleveland after ten days on business. The school closed its last term as Mr Landers leaves for Doylestown to work in a hardware store. Scholars presented him a rocker as thanks.
In Wayne County Common Pleas the jury found Tracy versus Fisher guilty with judgment set at 400 dollars, Fisher to be jailed if defaulted. Judge John T Maxwell presided as the Lowe administrator versus Matthey executor action was also taken up to recover on a note. Petit jurors sat in Tuesday afternoon for the State of Ohio complaint Edna Tracy versus Giles Fisher with Benton Gray for plaintiff and John S Adair for defendant.
A church board meeting Sunday decided to extend revival services led by Rev. J. H Deeds. The Baptist church reports continued interest with one convert Sunday and five baptisms: Miss McClar ran Laura Ecken roth Ella Ecken roth Celia Hunter and Mr Lyda. Public worship and preaching are planned for Wednesday night and again next Sabbath with special meetings.
NEWS FROM CANAAN reports the death of Mr. Showalter aged over eighty at his home east of town with funeral led by Rev. Seara. Other notes include band practice, moving plans, church activities, Miss Zora Fetzer to lead next Sunday meeting, and a small but praised Congress Dramatic club program amid bad roads.
Elmer Mowrer and family of district No 2 Chester township prepare to move to Barberton for work. Friends held a March 4 surprise with 81 guests, tables full of cakes pies and chicken, gifts including a Bible, and greetings for Gail and Edna Mowrer.
Edith Lydick of Wooster sues to recover 7500 alleging Judge Martin Welker’s will left all property to his wife Flora Abl Welker and that, under undue influence, she procured the deed to James B. Taylor for 7100. Lydick claims a prior contract on a Wayne county Welker farm and seeks damages equal to the land’s value. The case arose after probate of the late judge’s estate and pending anticipated defense.
A fair attendance gathered Monday evening at the Presbyterian church to hear Rev Paut state president and Rev Hubbell state secretary of the Christian Endeavor society. Both delivered able addresses that attracted strong interest. Rev Fount and Rev Hubbell left Tuesday morning for Massillon.
Officers of the Young People’s Societies met Monday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church to hear Rev. E Font president of the Ohio Christian Endeavor and Rev. Chas H Habtall field secretary from Columbus. A fair was held at the church and at 7:80 this evening the two ministers will speak publicly on their work at the Presbyterian church.
Eyewitnesses report two women fighting loudly on West North Street near the jail Saturday afternoon. Onlookers rushed to the scene and separated the pair after a tense exchange with one participant apparently worse for wear. Police were not mentioned in the initial account.
Smithville March 18 reports spring hints and quarantine of families in Bloomington. Dr J Wo Buchanan to sell dairy stock. Griner & Hostettler hardware firm and Lichtenwalter homestead sale. Cucumbers offer for farmers. Pennays Vania plans switch dump site. Wellerville land purchase. Beelman returns from Marion. Rush Webb reassigned to Massillon.
Wooster Hardware Co announces its sixth annual grand opening from April 9 to 11 with special prices on buggies harnets and hardware. A free buggy whip is offered to those who request a whip snap before opening and return it during the event. The store emphasizes a 30000 square foot floor and farm home goods, urging customers to plan ahead.
Men expected to install the switchboard for the Central Union exchange arrived in Wooster on Wednesday and have begun active work on the new plant.
Marriage licenses issued for D Harpster and Pearl Snyder of Roane Charles Krick East Union and Daisy Walters of Applecreek. Wm A Knoble and Edith P Wei mi at Applereek Freble and Odella G Jewell of shots Clark Shearer Big Prairie and Mand Fern Austen Shreve. Henry JoSpeeng Ashland and Bertha E Miller Congress, 7 F Beeler Ida Hershey Applecreek.
Monday March list of recipients includes Marion Crawford Co Hoyt Maynard Meier Wi Richards S He osoveder Maaster Willt Lutes Mrs RooS Ambler Miss Nettie Barntart Mrs Laura Franks Miss Matti Dobgin Mia sam Meyers Miss Perina Miller Miss Minnie Santaiyer Mrs Silvia Simpson Miss Nola Watson Tt. Pearrerny P.M. WP Snyder will sell a load of Miners Berses dp Wooster Monday March as
The timetable lists east bound trains No 253 daily except Sunday at 7 00 am No 2 daily except Sunday at 7 38 am No 4 Sunday only at 7 38 am No 6 daily at 11 41 am No 42 daily except Sunday at 2 45 pm No 44 Sunday only at 2 45 pm Nov 22 daily except Sunday at 7 80 pm No 20 daily at 9 33 pm West bound trains include No 405 daily at 1 20 am No 42 daily except Sunday at 9 17 am No 41 daily except Sunday at 10 45 am No 9 daily at 11 03 am No 19 mail only at 12 03 pm No 81 daily at 6 26 pm No 211 daily except Sunday at 9 50 pm No 47 Sunday only at 3 60 pm No 15 daily at 28 pm.
An aged grip survives with after effects worse than the disease itself. Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are advertised as restoring health after grip, boosting blood, nerves, and vitality. The ad cites Mrs Mixis Peek of Minneapolis and urges purchase through druggists or mail from Schenectady, NY.
Frederickstown notes carry the remains of Mrs Robert Reed who died in Maryland were brought to town last Thursday for burial. Several local residents were mentioned visiting, neighbors surprised Miss Margaret Barnes on her birthday, and church services were limited by furnace water. A Beacon Light schoolhouse entertainment drew a good crowd last Saturday night.
Mt Eaton on Friday and Saturday weather hints spring. Lucian Graber returns to Wayne county and Samuel Graber to his farm. Philip Graber moves from Holmes county to Ben Satter place. Frank Haverstick regains mobility. A Hensinger travels to town after severe lung fever. Dr J P Penberthy rents Sam Lisher property for coming year and moves post office there. Nettie Graber leaves for Norfolk Virginia via B and C Railway. Grand wedding anticipated according to general Gus H. Local Republicans short of candidates. town has four Republicans. Dr Graber, musician and Delaware Ohio college graduate, leads beads at Norfolk military training school. Mrs Graber receives church gift purse of fifty dollars.
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