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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
6
Max Bloomberg tells The Republican he will take over the affairs of Max Bloomberg & Co and become sole owner after the case starts Thursday. He plans to continue operating a store in Wooster, with support from friends and customers. A second notice of Bromberg's plans will follow.
A colored boy from North Market Street vanished Tuesday morning. Chief Leiner acted to locate him but search failed. The youngster previously disappeared from a stopping place years ago and was later found after an advertisement appeared in The Republican. He is the boy who has stood at the hitching post in front of A. M. Parrish’s residence for years.
David C. Rody of Dalton and Julia Coanuim of Dalton received a marriage license. Williard Prezslar of Wooster and Pearl Ode sa Coerry of Wooster also obtained a license.
A meeting of farmers in the county prosecutor's office on April 2 will form a permanent group and appoint a committee to confer with Manager Herron on reducing telephone rates. The agitation grew from local meetings across the county with papers circulated. Participants expect a sharp clash between the company and rate-cut advocates over dividends and affordability.
March weather brought a heavy electrical storm that struck near Lew Msehdor while he stood at his mailbox. Machinery and fences seen repairs as farmers report sowing seed with little plowing done. Local families including Stezer, Swarts, Moore, Warner, Yocum, Hiner, Hiner, McQuate and Melissa Warner attended church and gatherings in West Salem and Congress.
The county assessor plan calls for a gathering in Wooster on Saturday April 11 to receive annual instruction on tax assessment. Auditors and assessors, including C Hubbell of the Third ward, are noted for frequent reelection and ongoing work to ensure proper property taxation records. The article mentions dog training to stay in the cellar and fence awareness as local efforts amid the assessor notices.
The home of Sisan Martin, about a mile south of New Pittsburg, burned Sunday afternoon from a suspected defective flue. The two story six room house and its contents were destroyed with no insurance. Mrs. Martin and her daughter Mary witnessed the loss as Martin’s family were away.
The item records household shifts and health issues in the West Salem area. Frank Hershey moved Tuesday, Eugene Hartman will relocate, Jobo Clason moved last Thursday, George Maller and others are noted. Goldie Warner visits from Lodi, Barry Schultz has mumps, Arthur Wagoner has whooping cough, Will Wagner injured with gangrene, and Wm Hawks returns to his farm after moving to Wadsworth last spring.
A university report details claimed thefts of jewelry and cash from Holden Hall across several apartments. An officer and the hall matron offered unclear statements, while residents in Holden Hall are said to be involved, though no formal complaints are confirmed by Chief Leiner or university officials.
The county commissioners settled recent expenses including county printing payments to Wayne County Democrat, Wooster Republican and Wayne Soundy Democrat Co. and smaller items for janitor, repairs at jail, bridge work, robber roller, clothing for prisoners, hauling dirt and night watch. Notable entries include James Scaby, Sechrist Bros., Max Blomberg, Eugene Carlin, Andy O'Brien and David Griest among others.
Collegian R S Douglass reports his shippin in the shape of a sailboat with pearls and emerald, stolen or lost after night out. He suspects theft but recalls fastening it securely before downtown. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the office.
A discharged petit jury reassembled on Monday to hear the Civil Case Catherine Stricker sues Frederick Miner, executor of the Miner estate, at Hametown.
VanOver leads the slate after the Democratic primary selections this Saturday in March. The full list includes state senator F. M. Vanover, representative Prica Rnosaall, judge Hiram B. Swartz, and several other county and state offices with nominees such as James L. Zarirg, Wasley H. Zangy, Jobuff Vallets, George Wy, and Coroner Dr. Wm. Faber among names shown for county clerk, prosecuting attorney, recorder, and other posts.
The children of the late Nathaniel Mowery express sincere thanks to their stepmother and all who assisted her kindness and hospitality after the funeral of their brother Way Veewen ma weeaues.
March events include Frederick Stir and daughter Aliie visiting Charles Fahr in Reedburg, a birth to Emil Shirdell and Emma Weaver in Cleveland on March 17, public school spring term beginning, and various visits among local families. Pulpit guests Speede and Tanitise Deal of Green Castle will preach March 20 at the Lutheran church.
Work at the church on 9 East Mont is nearly finished with restoration of the choir area completed. Ministers will participate in Sunday worship on May 4 and 5, including church missionary efforts and a Christian endeavor march by the colored church group.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an elderly farmer and mentions Mr. T. B Leeky of Wacfate with unclear roles. Readers are left with partial names and vague duties, creating a cryptic historical note without a clear event or outcome.
March 24 social items list visits and moves across households in Wayne County. Mentions include Miss Zra Fetzer and Miss euia Fetzer visiting in Wayre, Ge Beal and wife visiting relatives, Ralph and Litesfi id Bixler and Medina kin, Joseph Kennedy at home, and Dan Wiles hosting guests. Maud Fetzer quietly wed Witron, plans Indiana move. Frank Barnes travels from Barberton for family illness. Several moves cited including near Madigonburg and Notesteins Notesting area, with a paralyzed neighbor in critical condition awaiting recovery.
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