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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
8
Manufacturers urge dealers to discard wool tied with binder twine as it leaves white or yellow streaks and cannot be dyed. Farmers risk rejection of wool, or fines, for tying fleeces. Ohio and neighboring states’ wool praised but put up carelessly. manufacturers will stop buying tied wool.
Adjudged Tusane Elizabeth Wentrick of Applecreak was ruled insane by Judge Orr on Monday. She remains confined in the women’s department of the county jail and will be committed to Masaillon.
March 24 reports visitors and departures in Rittman and nearby areas. Jesse Young and Cyrus Young family members visit in town while others plan relocations to Tacoma. Memorial services for Francia Willard hosted by W C T U at Fred Neumyer home. Public auction announced by J R Gingery to close weekend sales.
Congressman W A Ashbrook spoke in the House against what he called unfair pension rules, urging broader aid for veterans and increasing pensions for war widows like Jana Danaway of Granville. He cited a president letter urging support for a blind, poor veteran and praised Roosevelt's square deal policy amid Democratic applause.
A church memorial note honors Mrs Geo W Gaut, longtime Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School member, secretary treasurer, and trusted Christian woman. The tribute, signed by the Davidson, Reiman, and Snyder memorial committee, expresses love, sympathy, and commendation to God.
A St James Junior chapter gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs William Allis featured papers on Ciparetti Smoking. The boys spoke bravely against the habit. Master Harry Bergan was admitted a member. A generous lunch followed, the boys thanking the hostess.
Two ladies of the Ws R GO extend thanks through The Republican to all who assisted in making the St Patrick’s social on Tuesday March 17 a grand success. They thank friends who took part in the program and those who helped entertain the guests.
March notes list Mrs Hinkle of Akron visiting friends and Miss Armetropg with Miss McCormick shopping in Cleveland for spring stock. Funeral for Mrs Bates held Friday. Miss Lyda visiting Akron and Cleveland. Lytle Walters shipped horses to New York. Rev Mechlin preached amid mental strain. various residents away on business and at millinery openings.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on March 24 a nighttime incident ended with the killing of a Black worker named Sam Weaver who refused to row at the drivers command during a Tubico Algoriation incident.
Spencer Compton Cavendish the eighth duke of Devonshire died in Cannes France on March 24 from heart failure. The press note cited natural causes as the cause of death and noted his title and status in British aristocracy.
Wealthy, retired farmer Abel Franka of Fremont Ohio died Saturday night at his residence. Former Wayne County resident, he was married to Eliza McQuigg and is survived by five children Mablin Revcir John McQuigg and Stella McQuigg. Relatives have traveled to Fremont to attend the funeral on Tuesday.
An interoffice notice lists uncalled letters including Leonard Arnholt Galasco Grovilo Frank Hamilton Elmer Gorton Dr W Hayitt Hon Geo Hildebrant W D Rath and others. Names appear with titles and some misspellings, indicating receivers awaiting pickup and possible title corrections.
Dear friends and neighbors we wish to express heartfelt gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown through the illness and death of wife and mother May God bless you J A Dilgard and family
A mosaic of brief quips and remarks from Chicago and other papers includes satirical lines on tombstones and price rumors, a note on Grover Cleveland, a preacher’s insult, an Oklahoma wife-hunt anecdote, and a wry shipboard line about a vessel leaving port.
Press excerpts show varied reactions to radical proposals and high profile figures. Gompers faces opposition to abolishing the Supreme Court, while editorials note heavy corporate stockholder presence in United States Steel and critique California appellate rulings on a former mayor’s indictment. The tone blends critique, satire, and concern over justice and power.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland, appointed to represent New Jersey at the international congress of mothers in Washington, did not attend the opening session. The note jokes she is busy with maternal duties, praising her as the best mother in the land while a distant editorial quips about a bygone postal bill debate.
In Ashland County three towns Ashland Loudonville and Hayesville voted dry under local option laws. Mifflin remains the only place where residents can buy alcoholic beverages after elections earlier and this Thursday’s vote produced a decisive wet victory by eighteen votes 38 to 15.
Mrs Simon Brows of near Apple Creek died Sunday night at an advanced age. The family plans funeral services in the local church with burial to follow in the nearby cemetery. She was known in the community for her long widowhood and support of local charities. She leaves several nieces and nephews.
Daniel Sully appears with his strong company at Wooster City Opera House on Thursday April 2d in The Golden Rule. Promoters guarantee one of the real good things of the year.
Wheat May and July quotes. rye oats and corn prices listed. Batter 24c per lb eggs 127 per dozen. chickens 10 per lb. Potatoes and hay noted. Grain values include flour barrel price 5.60 to 6.00, timothy 2, clover 6.50 to 5.50, salt 1.10 per barrel, wool prices 27 to 28c.
A garbled listing of cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain prices across Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland and other markets, with varied bids for steers heifers cows bulls and packers. Local probate notice concerns Wayne County Ohio property sale and executor details, description of Lot 9 in a 1845 survey, appraised at $100 with deferred payment terms and mortgage security.
An old promotional note urges women to use Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic for cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing hygiene. The ad touts quartettes at druggists and offers free samples from The R Paxton Co Boston with a Boston address for competition and product details.
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