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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
4
The Wooster Republican notes a cold snap and rain in early May with forecasts of dwindling warmth. It recalls Dewey's five year anniversary, jokes about straw hats, and comments on public figures and crops. The piece mentions coal prices slipping and the arrival of a new street commissioner responsibility.
Lawyers representing every city in Ohio gathered to draft a new municipal code. They convened to resolve conflicts and harmonize provisions across jurisdictions, aiming for a unified legal framework shaping local governance.
The name Grover Cleveland has been floated as a presidential candidate but analysts say several more events and endorsements are needed before it could secure a landing in the race.
The Pittsburg paper hints at female chin reductions while Wooster bids farewell to Mayor Robert J Smith praising his canny administration. A new code brings tighter accountability and fears of extra expenses as officials must avoid wasteful spending under citizen scrutiny.
Editor Rosewater scolds the bolting Omaha Republicans while a Washington Post exchange notes Maine’s stance on prohibition. The Toledo Times mocks the bell shaped coat as fashion for men and women. Dr Lorenz’s courage is praised after a comeback, with Philadelphia gossip and local reaction.
Ohio bans bass fishing in all waters through May to protect spawning bass. The season reopens June first under a law from the last legislature. Sunfish and suckers remain catchable year round. enforcement urged nationwide to arrest violators. bass typically bite only minnows, reducing nonbass violations.
An Irish undertaker jokes about a widow and a wig on a deceased husband. The story describes the wig slipping and a humorous request for glue to secure it, with the widow providing mucilage then being told to return it. The tale is told in a light local newspaper voice.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution notes a poem style scene about a boy loved by his mother. The speaker remarks the boy does not need to dress up for appearances and compares him to a blackbird in the snow. The piece centers on maternal affection and everyday insight rather than grand events.
Obituary notes record the death of Mrs Daniel Acker of Plain township from pneumonia at 66. She married Daniel Acker in 1858 and left eight children, six living in the Wooster area, with siblings Nat Soliday Abraham Soliday and Susan Raudebaugh surviving. Services were led by Rev Naftzinger at Plain church with burial beside her husband in Plain church cemetery. Also noted: Austin D Moore, a brother in law of C W Kauke, and Miss Phillipa Odle in San Francisco. Caroline Zigler, aged 77, longtime Milton township resident, died in Sterling and was buried there with thirteen children, two daughters, two sons, and a husband surviving. A telegraph from Friday reported Earl Curry, a young resident, and Wall Curry and wife, former Wooster residents, were killed in a streetcar accident in Toledo.
May 9 visitors from Massttel and Teedi attend town events. The wedding of Miss Jessie De Nott and Mr Gertie Fusseman occurred last Nedreabaw evening. Rev Roo Buxton spoke on the Seven Enebt of a Man. Miss Hoanerpof Akron visiting. Ladies Missionary Society bank offering next Sunday. Our school closes Tuesday May 5 with teachers retained for another year and a salary increase.
Dr Gov Brooks of Greenfield Iowa and Miss Bessie Thorne wed in Wheeling West Virginia Tuesday afternoon They plan to return to Greenfield Wednesday After the ceremony relatives and friends hosted a reception at the Thorne home in Bloomington with Mrs Mary Thorne presiding The event featured carnations geraniums and black silk and corn color gowns with a large turnout of attendees and helpers for serving duties
May 4 notes from Canaan report Mrs Steele is very ill and Mrs Richards visited as did a Cleveland family. Rev Beck hosted guests while Wm Reese’s wife is ill with typhoid. Daisy Hawk and Clinton Orr wed last Wednesday and are horsekeeping at the Orr home. A temperance program by the C E society is planned for Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
Resolutions express heartfelt sadness at Rev J W Miller’s resignation from the Reformed church of Applecreek Ohio. They note his faithful service building the church, increasing membership and aiding the poor and sick. They commend his ministering, sympathy and efforts for education and suffering humanity and commend him to his new field with best wishes.
Wooster golf club members gathered Tuesday evening to elect officers and organize. Walter D. Foss was chosen president, Judge Robert L. Adair officer, A Dawa s ATeisich treasurer. A location for the course north of Wooster near Quincy avenue was discussed with committee on grounds named Thos Hills Clarence Allis Dr Nord Hoelzel John McSweeney Alvin Rich.
At St James church on Monday May 4 reports from church groups were read and vestry officers chosen for the coming year. Senior warden W J Mallins junior warden Michael S Nachtrieb vestry members include George J Schwartz John McSweeney Dr Nord Hoelzel Wm W Miller Chas Ohliger Peter Given Col C V Hard Oscar Steinmetz James B Milner. The Wooster Township Sabboth School Association plans its annual meeting Friday May 8 at 2 pm and 7 pm with Prof Selby Frame Vance delivering the main address on his Holy Land trip.
Mayville column reports O C Rieder moving his sawmill, John Gosser joining Schaftter mill crew near Mt Eaton, a pool table in Chaz Stauffer shop, and local social visits. It mentions a playful wedding rumor, fruit of a corn bin mystery, Susan Brown the hospital matron busy with winds and bread shortages, and Eli Brown hosting a family dinner with a lively casual gathering. Subscribe for The Republican.
Smithville notes report fireman Honora Kiefer visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs John Funk last week. Elyria road master Charles N Yader and sisters Abbie and Jessie Yoder visited Sabbath. H M Kiefer recovering from hay loading injury with Bricker and Blattenberg visiting. Rev Weekley preached at the Methodist church for Old People's Home collection. Milling company shipped wheat to Virginia points. Local inquiries about post office and Miss Rhoads millinery location. Mrs Hilty, 92, buried at Oak Grove Amish church. Mirgfobias Miller died yesterday and to be buried tomorrow. Bethel church services and Union church interment noted.
Kinsey Komedy Co owner M L Linsey reports their season as the best yet for Katherine Willard whose success in The Power Behind the Throne ends her tour in New York before a September return with a strong supporting company and a new production. The Carpenter company presents For Her Sake a four act melodramatic piece about a Russian nobleman who loves a serf girl amid intrigue. The heavy is a czar secret police member and nihilist. The play arrives here on May 11.
Mrs Lulu Larmer of Stoughton Wisconsin credits Peruna with curing long standing nerve and stomach issues. The letter cites improved sleep nerves and health after using the product and mentions Mrs Anna B Fleharty, former WCTU official, endorsing Peruna and a free book titled Summer Catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
Washington May 6 veteran Cuban General Gomez escorted to the state department by Cuban minister Que sada and had an interview with Secretary Hay returning from St Louis where he attended dedication ceremonies. two dead seven injured in Pere Marquette train collision at Mayville. Fireman Osmond and Baggagemaster Plager die. Injured train men. Big postal bids open for next fiscal year totaling about 400000 dollars including 165000 for twine.
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