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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
4
A column of satirical and topical remarks on politics, railroads, fashion, and public life. It blends jokes about senators, a Virginia college starting a magazine writer course, Barney Oldfield’s records, and a San Francisco man living through aftershocks, with light quips on May weather and local curiosities.
A fragmentary column threads through politics law and daily life with remarks on municipal affairs a court case a shooting a street cleanup and a vivid mix of names places and events suggesting a bustling small town update with stray opinions and local color.
Orrville Ohio May 18 farmer Christian Zeigler was stopped by two armed men on a road near Marehall ville as he rode home in a buggy. They bound gagged and robbed him of about $90 then released the horse. Zeigler reached home unconscious and his wife cut him free. The men were not masked and were strangers. The incident caused local excitement amid reports of an arrest in a separate killing case.
The Tuscarawas area sees a tangled fight over congressional nomination with Wertz Ashbrook Cuss ingham Stillwell backing county interests. Central committee endorsed Hurst for Congress and called for a delegate convention May 19 to nominate a county slate and choose delegates to state conventions, while Mitchell and allies push for a mass convention. Despite intra county battles, Hurst is favored to win amid district sentiment and outside support, making him a major factor at the convention.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with interment in Wooster cemetery. Includes Will Huret and wife’s stillborn son, Miss Etta Newto-ing, Mrs Mob Ty and Mrs Toe Se ivan s'o relatives, and others from Wayne and surrounding counties. Services held at Pratt Protestant church and Keaton, vault placement in Wooster cemetery. funeral details vary by case.
Advertised Letter List No 20 shows names of recipients not called for at Worcester Post Office on May 14. Gentlemen Joseph Dye Samuel Grasgreen Riley Hillier L Kroemer John K Kulp F H McConnell Emery Poulson Miss Emma Bassion Mrs C E Parker Mrs W W Rutherford
A residence sale action records Prof Nelson Sauvain selling his North Bever Street home. The notice notes the transaction occurred on a Saturday and mentions Emma Parkzor in Cleveland as part of the consideration or related party.
Harry McBride, last child of Judge Jobt'K McBride of Wooster, died suddenly last Saturday at his Jersey City home. Funeral services in Wooster Tuesday at 11. Interment in Wooster Cemetery. He was born in Wooster and spent over forty years in New York’s prodge and commission business. A fall in Washington DC weakened him, death due to heart disease. Survived by wife and two daughters. Daughters and husbands accompanied the casket from Pennsylvania depot to Wooster Cemetery. Pallbearers included L R Kramer Val C V Hard A D Metz J F Barrett D and Nice Wm Tyler.
The Safety Board saved money for a new hose cart but funds were shifted to the general fund to cover rapidly due bills. The old hose cart is being repaired and will serve until January 1, 1907.
NT Eaton reports A N Roth attended a Wooster conclave and county commissioners worked on county matters last week. Minette Schlaffley returns from Wooster for a few days. No deaths or burials this past week. Barn raising for John Otzenberger at Salt Creek township drew attendees. Farmers report corn planting underway and grapes suffered minimal damage. False threats of arson noted. Mrs Henry Huttman recovering from injuries. Harpom Chard and wife moved to a Cabtoo. Lyman Engle and Celia Husuinger moved to Gearvoin. Teachers’ exams near end of term. Ben Bevington of Orrville visited. Jo Schlattey and Mr Switzer involved in gas and oil drilling leases. Local fishing party ventured out after rain with slim catches. Miss Exa Marer and Miss Edna Tschantz passed Wooster exams from Paint township. Mrs Eldie Blanchard of Canton visiting. CE Thompson and son spent Sunday near Nebo Hall in Salt Creek. Lucas family to entertain travelers next week under current circumstances. A A Bell of Kocha and Mrs Pauline Beck hosted Saturday afternoon. Solomon Sowers spent Sunday with Mrs D B Wise.
The Wooster Hardware Co promotes the Wooster Sprayer as versatile for spraying both trees and potatoes sold exclusively by the Wooster Hardware Co. It emphasizes compatibility with various garden tasks and local availability.
A fragmented ad-like passage extols Scott's Emulsion as beneficial for a mother and child, asserting it supports nourishment and strength in women overworked by luxury or exhaustion. It emphasizes internal fortitude and dependable nourishment for both mother and child.
In a Sabbath ceremony Rev E V DiBois of the Methodist church blesses the marriage of George C Manon of West Salem to Jessie C Culbertson daughter of Frank Culbertson and wife. Attendants include a bride’s brother and two sisters. Additional social notes cover Mrs Routson hosting at Grand View for sister Mrs Victor Clark of Dresden and plans for Clyde Caldwell’s engagement to Wilhelmina Hemphrill, plus recitals at the University chapel and a lively Presbyterian church social with stories and prizes. Jacob Lone and Ida Beck announce their wedding with Long receiving congratulations at Hoop Works.
Fredericksburg notes a county gathering at the Congregational church was a success with several societies unrepresented. Elder C C Maple of Elyria is called to lead the Church of Christ here. Funeral of James Richeson held at his home, burial at Last cemetery, conducted by Rev Frank Doyt. Chas Brown dies after appendectomy in Kansas City. Concert by Wooster Unit choir at Presbyterian church. Graduation address planned at Presbyterian church May 27. George Griiley, born 187? near Loch Med nn county, dies May 7 1906 at 33 years. Burial at Lodi. Mrs Mary Richards returns from visit with Wooster friends.
May 16 May 16 Mr Glasgow of Wooster was called here Saturday by his father's illness Luther Lehman lost a fine horse Sonnay Reason Snyder called in on town Saturday Elmer Spangler of West Lebanon called on his uncle John Hamilton one day last week Ira Johnson and wife will attend the funeral of Charles Brown today Mr Brown was a cousin of Mr John son Prof Lehr of Ada r visited Mrs Lehr this week.
East bound times listed include 1:89 a m and 1:58 a m and 6:55 a m for departures. West bound departures show 13:40 a m and 10:36, 11:12 a m with stop at Stib Pole and 6:35 a m departing and 11:46 p m arriving.
Local trains depart Wooster at various early morning times to Lake Chippewa and Lindale with connections to Cleveland and Lorain areas. Timetable lists Cleveland Limited departures and links to neighboring towns including North Amherst and Elyria. seems garbled but indicates limited service and transfer points.
The State v Bruce jury finds the engineer guilty of failing to support a minor child. Bond posted, case to Circuit Court. Jurors excused until further notice. Another case, Bonewitz v Starks Co, yields a verdict for $213.15 for breach of contract on farm use.
Druggists keeping Sunday hours report visits from the God Citizenship league urging full Sunday closure. No decision has been reached yet.
Miss Effie M Russell of Creston has been elected cashier for the Ohio farmer and instance Co. The position offers an excellent salary. Burdock Bitters strengthens the stomach liver and blood while purifying the blood for those with faulty liver or sluggish bowels.
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