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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
5
Dimities Organdies Swisses and Baroda Batistes are offered in attractive patterns and light weights at affordable prices. Linen cored Swisses and embroidered yard goods appear in exclusive dress patterns including Graduation gowns. Wash chiffons wash organdies silk mulls batistes crepes and related fabrics available in white and new season shades.
G W Reed and family returned to Columbus after a week with G W Searight. Miss Belle Barnes resumed work at the conservatory. Mrs Ella Cranz went to Akron. Prof W E Weimer and wife will stay in Pennsylvania until September then return to schooling. John Goodin and wife from Florida are staying with his mother. Mrs Charlotte Bleistein, Charlotte McCormick, Samantha Armstrong and Elizabeth Stophter attended the Lunas ter encampment, praising Wooster as the next site. A pioneer picnic is planned near Brown's schoolhouse in June. Alumni Association banquet held at Ina House with about forty attendees. Sunday afternoon incident: Mrs Joseph Redett and son William were in a buggy accident on the way home. both escaped serious injury, with Mrs Redett bruised and hand skin torn. Mrs Wm Berger went to Cleveland for her brother's funeral. Mayor Stophiet is on the Aion court this week, B.
In Mt Eaton May 12 the Republican reports Alfred Blanchard died Wednesday about 5 0 pm. He was a native of Switzerland and well regarded as a house and barn builder. The notice notes his hardworking character and leaves five sons.
Wayne County records show multiple parcel transfers including Silas M White to John A Starn for 73 acres in Plain township at 4200 dollars and sum shares like 8800 for Isabel S Murdock to Mary Martin part lot 18 in Rittman. Other deeds include undivided fifth of lot 19 Creston at 200 dollars and 351 acres in Sugarcreek township to Frederick A Kiener et al at 3600 dollars. Additional transfers cover 83 acres in Baughman township for Kate N Brenneman to Worth Parker at 5400 dollars and 10 acres in Canaan township to Mary Youngton J Troyer for 1500 dollars. Also listed are 16 acres in Canaan to Harbort Keck for 1500 dollars and 80 acres in Wayne township to Sta Mary G Gearhart and husband for 2300 dollars plus 87-100 acre in Chester township for E Hawk at 575 dollars. Other entries include lot 47 West Salem transfer to J J Shank, undivided 3 of 145 acres in Baughman to Emanuel Martin, 3400 dollar Anner Kean transfers in Plain township, and 57 acres in Plain township to W F Kean et al for 8500 dollars. Trust deed transfers show W F Kean and G E Kean to Anner Kesh for 80 acres at 4900 dollars. Assignee deed records Fred Haller to Mary B Shurtleff for 62 acres at 980 dollars.
An old advertisement touts headaches as an indication of bodily derangement and promotes Clinic Headache Wafers costing 10 cents as harmless relief. It warns against substitutes and urges travel safety by claiming Foley's Kidney Cure steadies the kidneys amid constant motion.
Ten new rural routes will adopt city style letter boxes to improve mail delivery. Carriers will depart at 8:30 a.m. daily except Sunday and must finish by 6 p.m. Each route covers specific townships with population, miles, and box counts noted. Carriers receive 600 dollars yearly and may sell newspapers and carry packages but cannot act as agents for firms or express companies. Patrons must provide steel or iron boxes for mail deposition.
The Classics club met Friday at Miss Alicer Brown's Bloomington home with a roll call response and a paper on Opera in America by Miss Frances Glenn. A farce starred Miss Grace Hartman, Gertrude Vollrath, and Cora Hoelzel, followed by a business meeting and supper. Invitations were issued for Mrs Ohliger and Mrs Chas Ohliger on May 15. Mr Kr B Whitcomb hosted a Sunday school class gathering with music by the Bricker Mandolin Club and a postponed Young Orchestra rehearsal due to Pinafore. Given Post and Women’s Relief Corps rooms hosted a reception for newly elected Department President Mrs Jok Applebaugh, Department Treasurer Mrs Robert Cameron, and Department Secretary Miss Stella McClarran, with short congratulatory addresses and light refreshments.
Misa Belle Mc Gushin misses classes at Miller's Actual Business College due to measles. Baltimore and Ohio railroad purchases Streator estate holdings nearby for 10,000. A bicycle accident leaves an unnamed resident injured crossing Sterling Street last Friday. A Gofftuet auctions furnishing goods stock. Miss Martha Smith near Samuel Slemmons’ home is gravely ill. The editor criticizes the Republican Administration amid volcano eruption references.
In Creston on May 12 voters chose dry even as this report notes a mix of local items. The saloon question carried 133 to 8 with churches opposing traffic and pulpits denouncing it. Activities include church programs, town movements, and notices about residents and business changes amid a lively village scene.
Marshallville May 1r notes show many visitors for church society meetings at the Hafremad church. Mrs Orpha Cline of Clinton visited her parents Isaac Keffer and wife. Mrs Mary Ault has moved to town to live with her sister Mrs Isaac Keffer. Northern residents Jessie M Farland and Iris from Akron visited Isaac Hershey’s family. Charles Schneider and wife from near Wadsworth visited relatives. Superintendent Powell and family visiting western Ohio. Violet May 12 reports farmers planting corn. Missona Gault spent the past week. Wagner and wife went to Tan to remain a few days. D C Armstrong’s house plastering near completion. Billy Aitter bruised from bicycle fall. Millerard family visited Cedar Valley. John and D W Clason adding to houses. Mig Trutman hired to teach winter school at EHTsp. Frank Wagner’s family spent time with Go gee. Ella Peters living in Wooster with Mrs Lee. W A Fortney and wife visited relatives in Ashland. Grandmother Barnhart visiting Sterling. Kate Barnhart of Wooster spent Sunday with her mother in the village. Elizabeth Eberhart spent Wednesday with brother James M Ross. Missionary entertainment at Lutheran church May 18.
In Wooster July 4 a county rally day was set with events at City Park. A committee chaired by Prof Dickason arranged a parade, dinner, business session, two addresses for children and adults, and five minute talks. Jo Clark to chair day. county and township leaders invited.
A Georgia college professor and editor endorses Peruna as a cure for catarrh after trying it on himself. U.S. Senator W N Roach and his wife also commend the tonic, along with other testimonials from diverse readers. The letters urge readers to write Dr. Hartman for free advice if funds or results falter.
Smithville Ohio reports frost no damage May 12. May 30 will feature morning exercises and a Norman annual musical and literary entertainment. The Methodist district conference is set for June 2 to 4 after removing chandeliers for better lighting. A school entertainment at Orrville drew several teachers who were former residents. Chautauqua program announced for August 24 with lectures and a Chicago Ladies Matinée Quartet concert. course tickets priced 127. Coshocton’s Lem Davis visiting town. CHVIN OF health products noted with praise for De La delay brand.
Saturday frost killed early beans and potato tops while strawberries were damaged but fruit largely spared. Some corn planted as farmers await warmer weather. Local visits include Mrs Kidd and son Robert of Nashville and Mrs Dougherty and Mr Mann. Aylsworth family ill with malaria. traveling railroad auditor Odall moved to Custaloga summer residence. John Chessrown's house rumor circulated then denied. Talvin Tope and wife welcomed a girl. Reason Franks and wife welcomed a baby. Merkle and son Hal attended funeral in Nashville.
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