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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
4
The Wooster Republican prints a May edition from Wooster, Wayne County Ohio. It notes mail matter status and local contacts at 12 Liberty Street with a May publication date and business news notices.
The Republican launches a year subscriber contest with top prize: free round trip transportation to Buffalo, Pan American Exposition admission, and hotel Elmhurst board. Second prize covers transport and expo admission. A commission is paid to every new yearly subscriber after the contest ends, with larger shares for more subscribers.
The remark suggests that if Mr Hanna is nominated he would give many opposing colleagues a rapid chance to respond. Critics argue the move would expose political fault lines and test party unity ahead of potential confirmation.
A group of Terre Haute high school students faced suspension after attending a production of Sapho. Officials cited disruptive behavior and school policy during the event and noted concerns over uses of school resources and advertising surrounding the show.
The Cincinnati Enquirer hints at a purpose to oppose Gov Nash’s renomination and suggests Mr McLean may seek a strong candidate to head the ticket. It notes the need to show sufficient opposition to Nash to defeat him and mentions a possible rival for governor.
Readers note dull thuds in the railroads community of interest despite magnates showing goodwill while the public bears the cost. The text hints at jealousy and misperceptions as rivals accuse each other of plundering, suggesting ongoing tension and accusations of unfair advantage among rail interests.
In this issue the Wooster Republican closes its sixty eighth volume and notes progress over the past year including a larger paper. The editors thank patrons for support and acknowledge their role in Prosper’s growth and future potential.
West Salem marks commencement week with baccalaureate by Prof J G Black of Wooster University. Juniors Concert with Carl Berg Quartette. Diploma recipients include Jennie Ferguson Victor Hoppe Artie Howman Floe Keen Achsab Mead Fred Myers. Supt Charles Haupert to give address. Alumni day plans and banquet at Wummerata House. John W Reed dies of pneumonia. funeral Wednesday. School board reappoints Jis Conard as superintendent. new teachers hired. Mrs H A Garrett visiting Lombiana county. Mrs Jobo Garver visiting Toledo. Memorial services planned with H B Miller to preach on Sunday 26th. C C Low moves to Lathrop for timber work. G W Stephens builds hotel addition.
Local backers seek to form a company to buy the machinery from the Landis and Schmuck furniture works on West Liberty Street and to engage in lumber business. An option on the Wooster Bending Works yard and lark lumber yard sites is under consideration with solid financial backing claimed. A meeting to mobilize public interest was promised.
Miss Bertha Miller recovers from a short illness. Dr Ed Knowlton will spend the summer near Jackson. I E Ewing of Wooster University lectured Sabbath. Rev Manly Rice to speak on Cosmos at Presbyterian church Saturday. Wm Battley family moves to a small farm near Cleveland. Prof Jacot named delegate to Dalton convention. Allen Scott returns from Belmont County. Epworth League anniversary well attended. A calf visits a Canaan barber shop. barber challenged. Rev G A Hughes of Leroy preached in absent Rev Gay's absence.
Monday afternoon was consumed by the Pressler Pinkerton paternity matter with no judgment from Judge Maxwell. The case will be appealed to the Circuit Court. The former bond was continued. The remaining time was spent in reading the docket.
On May 15 a buggy wreck occurred when two Hoovers from Applecreek were jolted by a frightened horse near Robert Mucure's place. Ed Hoover was unseated, George Hoover suffered facial and shoulder injuries. Morris Landers and June Kesajir aided. They were cared for, Ed Hoover later seen by Dr Stoll. George believed not seriously hurt. Also noted Mildred Geiselman Clothing Co. opening on Liberty Street with E K Getselman taking charge.
Excursions to Springfield via Moonsylvania Lines on May 20 and Ustexcursion tickets to Spricechild via Pennsylvania Lines valid Saturday May 24. Creon 2 Ooo: F Grind Lodge of Ohio announces May 21 arrangements.
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