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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
3
Market summary reports Wooster exchange figures with wheat May July prices, corn May July, oats May July, and grain futures. Produce notes include butter eggs chickens potatoes wheat flour rye corn barley timothy and clover seeds hay salt bran meal wool prices per unit.
East Buffalo and other hubs report cattle prices from choice export to calves with steers and heifers shown. Pittsburg and Chicago list varied levels for cows bulls and stockers, with hogs and sheep priced by category. Cleveland notes primery fed cattle and calves, while Cincinnati shows scattered bids.
May 12 report from Laporte states that surgical instruments a dirk and several knives were found in ashes at the Crow ness residence. In the Gunness home ruins a gold crowned tooth believed to belong to Mrs Gunness was recovered, lending weight to the grim investigations of the fire.
The burned tobacco barn on Will Gallentine’s Lee Fhck farm between Wooster and Creston sparked talk of night rider involvement. Investigators found no children on the farm, though the barn held a large store of tobacco and locals speculate about possible arson by sympathizers.
Memorial services for Winkler will be held in Ashland on Sunday May 24 and in Beerburg May 30 at 1 p m. Mrs Maud Thomas of Salem visits her mother Mrs John Funk and returns home yesterday. The late William Wood’s real estate to be offered at public auction May 28 at 4 o’clock. Inability to bid on April 18 leads to reauction. Pawtinockley of Congress supplies hay for about 10 per work. Samuel Thorley expands several industrial ventures including pomp restorer and other enterprises. a versatile village figure.
New York May 12 Governor Hughes writes to General Woodford that he will not accept the nomination for vice president and vows to out serve his tenure if elected, signaling a clear stance on the campaign and leadership ambitions.
From Pexsington Kentucky on May 21 a detachment of troops moved toward Beacken county as local bitterness toward the troops grows. Authorities at civil and military levels anticipate potential clashes in the region.
A Saturday evening program at McBrides School House features Wooster talent from Miss Kate Elisperman s Lutheran Sunday School class. Acts include orchestra, vocal solos by Wayne Putnai Delnis Merrell Helen Newkirk Rickey? and others, readings, dialogues, piano and violin numbers, and a play titled Shadow.
Mrs Jane Clark McCulloch died unexpectedly May 2 while at home near Beachvale. Born in Arta Indiana in 185, she moved to Ohio with her mother after her father died, married Martin McCulloch of Hallam esville on December 2, 1881, and had four children James A in Cleveland Thomas K in Des Moines Town George W at home and Anne Hochstettler of Trail Q. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Tuesday at 10 by Rev Dale A. Critz and interment followed at Holmesville cemetery.
The high school team members plan to wear gold shaped sweaters for upcoming games this week. Activities include Friday at Medina and Saturday at Barberton with team members preparing their uniforms and spirit gear.
Daltn May 38. Dr J C Haney attended the Ohio Medical Association meeting in Columbus. Funeral of Judes Smyser attended by Postmaster R I Stinson and Wesley Fletcher. Tradies Cemetery president Mrs Thomas Cully and secretary Mrs W E Scott resign. Mrs Frank Kosier elected president and Mrs John Caldwell secretary. Dalton baseball team opened the season with a win over Burton City. Mrs Imgard of Wooster returns after visiting daughter. U P church reports large attendance. evening sermon drew crowds. Charactera walking to San Francisco on a $1600 wager passed Dalton on Tuesday morning en route to Orrville and Wooster.
May 13 at Big Prairie news lists visits by Clara and Gertrude Porter Hettie Mercelf Orpha Burkey Maud Scott and L Jackson and wife of Cleal plus Lelie Ayresworth family. Other gatherings include Joe Shearer Elmer Rose and families with Wm Yohey and wife. Plain township Brachleyvills May 17 program features speeches music reports and a round table. Brick Friday May 22 hosts an entreafoment event with all invited.
A letter to Wooster Township Trustees from a woman calling herself Miss Mystery requests the address of the couple who kept a baby girl found in the Howard building on December 20, 1807. She claims to have paid hospital charges and warns of hiring a detective if denied. Officials say no law prevents prosecution, but none exists to prosecute the mother.
A mix of local notes from Smithville includes court appearances in Topeka related to a Tucker case, horse illnesses and losses, property ventures in Virginia and Lima, and numerous social visits. Highlights mention Dr J W Buchanan’s absence due to testimony, a wedding near Applecreek, area sermons and readings, town events, and community announcements.
Recovery of Mrs Vandmeter after a surgical operation at Kinney and Koestrick hospital is announced. Farmers report wet weather dampening oats and potatoes, fruit damaged by cold. Visitors include Mrs Benny Bronton and Miss Minerva Smith. Local residents attend events and plan building projects.
Bladleyville reports nearly a week of suspended farm work due to wet ground and cold weather with fears for fruit crops. A local caucus named delegates to a Republican county convention, while town leaders discuss future candidates. Community events include Maple Grove Sunday school plans and a Christian church sale.
Applecreek and Reedsburg notes recount funeral attendances in Wooster, Creston, and Worster, with churchgoers from J T Flohr Fred Schnell Anna Hatt and others. Reports also mention a Sunday school convention, a May concert at Mt Eaton, and a parish ice cream strawberry sale to aid a youth event. Major local names include J T Flohr E K Long and Dr F Mowery.
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