25 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
1
A letter from Devoe & Co of Wooster Ohio discusses paint coverage and the belief Westerly Rhode Island residents delay repainting. The note mentions a gallon covers a set amount and asserts Devoe offers fuller coverage, defending the brand’s value and full measure.
The main auditorium and the Sabbath archool are now lit by electric lights installed at the expense of a woman member of the congregation. The Wayne Electric Co completed the work neatly, with lights shining in the diamond shaped ceiling woodwork, much to members’ surprise and delight.
Mr Gey says Wooster residents showed liberal spirit in helping us move from Marshallville to Wooster. Getetenslager of the Gerstenslager Baggy Co announces delivery of their finest buggies yet for a three day sale on April 3 and 4 as thousands will inspect the works in town.
A Massillon news item reports the Massillon Wooster and Mansfield Traction Co securing control of Massillon and Northern Railroad to build a line toward Mansfield and Barberton. Scheuster Brewing executive Wyesa-Scheuster becomes a director. Engineer F A Pease surveys Massillon to Wooster route. A parallel line to Barberton via Turkeyfoot and Canal-Fulton is also planned with a power house near Massillon.
A Massillon special reports villagers debate a liquor regulation requiring the lone saloon keeper to remove window screens and benches, with plans to place an umbrella rack and a 9:30 pm closing. the mayor, a preacher, is leading efforts to curb sale of liquor despite opposition.
The Wayne county Democratic executive committee held a called meeting Saturday afternoon to arrange opening a polling place in West Lebanon for voters in Paint and Sugarcreek townships seeking convenient voting access.
San Francisco architect Mr Nowman Coulter in the Delbert Building endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He praises its quick relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and lauds it as superior spring medicine and blood purifier sold by local druggists.
A Wednesday night lightning strike leveled Frank Gearhart’s barn in Wayne township, causing under 3000 dollars in losses with 1600 dollars insured. Thirteen horses and ten cattle were rescued. livestock suffered minor injuries. The blaze destroyed the barn, wagon shed, corncrib, hay, and crops while most farm machinery was saved. Gearhart and neighbors aided in evacuation as the fire consumed the structure. He plans to build a new barn with community support forthcoming. The blaze lit up the city with its glow.
Examiners from the state Bureau of Inspection and Supervision began a weeks long review of Wayne county officials books. No wrongdoing suspected. focus on compliance with the new code. Examiner Y Ensminger started with County Treasurer George J. Kriegort’s accounts.
Wooster readers hear tribute to Hon H W Crist class of 1897 representative from Delaware. Hoberts Iron Cleveland notes we would have fewer burdens with more boctorimen in the legislature. He gives closest attention to every bill and its amendments and knows their outcomes. He is one of the best men in our body.
March coverage notes scarce measures and looming trolley traffic as Lehman chosen to usher people out of town. Mentions Shilling and Denham families visiting Applegate Creek, Deffenbaugh buying Carmony property, Myrtle Hammer returning from Kansas, and Matz visiting parents.
Henry Gdarver a farmer near Burton Cry left February leaving him with six sons aged from barn to 13 years. He brought the boys to the Children’s home after being unable to hire a housekeeper. Mr Osiver offered good circumstances but could not retain the boys, who were neatly dressed. Gdarver wept over parting but said the move was necessary and planned to pay for their care and raise them together.
Local notes report measles cases at Holden hall and nearby schools in Anna Illinois with several students placed in Hill hospital. University items mention spring term closings March 28 and reopenings April 4, plus staff and student movements between Toledo Wooster and foreign study.
The Wayne County Democrat reports F M Vanover is a candidate for the state senate. The article suggests he aims to break the customary county rotation by seeking the nomination outside Morrow county, with promises of support beyond Wayne County.
The Progressive Farmers association will hold its next meeting on March 26 at 10 a.m. at the Children's home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Jarvis. The program includes roll call, law points, essays on Friendship and Centralization of Schools, plus music and children’s recitations. good attendance is urged.
A porous advertisement-like account extols a pill named Halmernts and Pink Pi as cures for rheumatism. It quotes a veteran, Dr. Crichton, and a patient who suffered twenty years, detailing relief after using the remedies. The piece promotes sales through Krieger's Drug Store and promises refunds if unsatisfied.
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