Death of Judge Smyser Shocks Wayne County
The sudden death of Hon. Mr. Smyser stunned Wooster as one of the era’s most shocking events. A longtime stockholder and active force at The Republican, Smyser was famed for fairness to labor, a steadfast Republican with broad support, and a public figure whose loss leaves Wayne County with a void no other man may soon fill. He had lent his influence to multiple campaigns and remained a trusted presence in local affairs. His death marks the end of a widely known career and a personal connection to many across party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smyser
zDias
Wooster
Ecome
Judge Smyser
Judge Sthyeer
Hintaet
Congress
Smyser
Coshoctun
Tus Scaranes
Licking
Teer
Spas
Judge Smyler
Wayne County
James Christy
Sherrick Tintsman
Mary Buchanan
Heim
Nellie Johnson
Glenna Smith
Stewart McCoy
Good Year to Build a New School at 11 Wooster
The article argues 11 Wooster is an ideal location to construct a new school building this year as industry rebounds. It notes plants run at high profits now operate to keep workers, making materials cheaper and labor costs lower amid widespread price shifts.
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Wooster
The Apple Blossoms in a Sweet Spring Season
Describes the apple blossoms as the week’s centerpiece, praising their fragrance and beauty. It extols the blossoms as the finest spring flowers, surpassing others in sweetness and promise, evoking a nostalgic tone of natural beauty.
Amid Urban Rumors and Oddities in Early News
A collage of sensational notes: a hotel room rate claim of 80 dollars daily in New York, Hetty’s cash loan interest, debates over General Miles as a Democratic VP candidate, rumors of embalmed beef, a depot sighting of notable figures, a Cincinnati professor facing dismissal for loving another woman, education’s neglect of romance, two Cho men piloting two miles in a flying machine, and a tongue in cheek jab at solving navigation with an Irishman.
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Jhiv
Annual Classica club meeting and social notices
The Classica club held its annual business meeting on Saturday with Mies Alice Brown and elected officers for the new year. A May 28 extra meeting is set with Miss Florence Kerr. Various social events follow including bridge parties, church chapters, and a picnic at Frank Hollow. Notable entries cover engagements, weddings, birthday celebrations, and community gatherings with many named individuals and local groups.
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Classica Club
Mies Alice Brown
Florence
Italy
Brownings
Florence Kerr
Oltica
Etta Crabbe
Edna Rigga
Fern Kieffer
Martha Santura
Bauly Hard
Emeline McSweeney
Admiral Evans Shaken Yet Dinner Feasts Fail to Cheer
The report notes grand dinners for the American fleet but Admiral Bob Evans feels markedly troubled, more so than if faced with heavy enemy fire. The contrast highlights morale strains despite elaborate hospitality.
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Bob Evans
Neighbor Claims Original Discovery In Mansfeld Case
A garbled note suggests Mrs Dowie and her husband contend a neighbor in Mansfeld may now assert the right of original discovery in a disputed matter. The fragment outlines a possible claim and local dispute over invention rights.
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Mra J. A. Dowie
Saya
Ingine
Mansfeld
Countess of Warwick to Speak in Ohio Next Fall
A satirical roundup notes political figures and events across Ohio and surrounding states. It mentions the Countess of Warwick planning speeches in Ohio, remarks on Kentucky night riders, Taft, Jerome, and Evelyn Thaw, with nods to Chicago’s population claims and potato prices. The piece lampoons regional politics and media coverage.
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Countess of Warwick
Ohio
Buckeye
County Convention Nominating Delegates May 22 1908 Wooster
Wayne County delegates meet in Wooster on May 22 1908 at 1 pm to nominate county officials including representative probate judge auditor treasurer three commissioners one sheriff one prosecuting attorney recorder surveyor three hospital directors coroner and other posts. Representation based on votes for Secretary of State candidate Carmine Thompson with one delegate per full 23 votes and additional delegate for fraction. Delegates named for May 9 postponed due to ML Sayser death must appear May 22.
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Carmin Thompson
Stat
ML Sayser
Union Meeting at Reform Church Hails Endeavor Growth
The Christian Endeavor union heard Rev. B. Hubbell of Columbus deliver a fluent address at the Reform church on Sunday evening. Hubbell, state field secretary, praised local society growth and urged continued diligent work. A large congregation attended.
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Christian Endeavor Union
The
Reformed Church
B. Hubbell
Colampus
Hubbell
Distinguished Men on Train Mediate Presidency Visit
William Jennings Bryan of Newracka and Minnesota Governor Johnson rode a fast Pennsy train through Wooster Monday evening to discuss a possible presidency. Vice President Fairbanks was aboard the same train, with the group bound for Washington.
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William Jennings Bryan
Newracka
Johnson
Minnesota
Medatie Aspi
Wooster
Fairbanks
Washington
Seventeenth District Republicans Nominate at Coshocton Convention
Delegates of the Republican party in Ohio s Seventeenth District meet in Coshocton on Friday May 15 1908 to nominate a Presidential Elector and elect two delegates and two alternates to the National Convention and nominate a candidate for Congress. Representation by county is set by votes for Carm A Thompson for Secretary of State with allocation for fractions over 250 and the selection method left to county congressional committee men.
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Republican Party
Seventeenth Congressional District
Ohio
Coshocton
Congress
Carm. A. Thompson
Holmes Éking
Carawas
Wayne
Republican Congressional Committee
Seventeenth
Fish high and dry on Kauke lands delight boys
Subside waters of Killbuck leave carp stranded on former Kauke lands in the bottoms. Boys capture dozens of fish from small to twelve and fourteen pound varieties, while locals feed on carp for days.
Wertz Remembered With Memorial Clock Gift
Wertz, Democratic floor leader in the general assembly, was honored on his return with a longcase clock bearing a golf inscription. The clock was presented by his associates as an appreciation for his service and will be treasured as long as he lives.
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Wertaz
Atrik Lng
Wertz
General Assembly
Sarsaparilla praised as spring medicine by New England farmer
Mrs E L Berry of West Troy Me testifies Hood's Sarsaparilla restores appetite and regulates the system after years of dyspepsia. The ad notes standard liquid form and chocolate coated tablets called Sarsatabs, priced at 100 dollars per hundred?
Thanking Friends for Mary Yates Death and Funeral
The family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and for the flowers sent on the occasion of Mrs. Mary Yates passing and funeral. Their support from the community is gratefully acknowledged.
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Mary Yates
McCoy Sues Croesland Over Security Note Payment
John W. McCoy files suit in common pleas court against H. Croesland seeking 31.14 dollars as repayment for security paid on a note. McCoy alleges Croesland fled, prompting the action to recover the amount.
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John W .McCoy
H. Croesland
Common Pleas
Cait
McCoy
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