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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
5
Smithville notes rain delays corn planting with frequent showers. Memorial and Memorial Day services planned by Davidson Post G.A.R. A Chautauqua program fills August with lectures, travels, and patriotic talks. Local society updates include graduations, school events, and multiple visits between Smithville and Akron, Canton, and nearby towns.
The Buchtel tennis squad travels to the university campus Friday for a notable match. An interesting contest is anticipated as the programs meet on neutral turf.
The Orrville Council, meeting Monday night, decided to submit to voters a proposal to issue 815000 in bonds to finance a municipal electric light plant. The measure seeks public approval for the project and funding.
In Wayne County Common Pleas a jury trial proceeds in Lenora McMurray et al v. The Fraternal Mystic Circle over a benefit certificate held by the plaintiffs’ husband. Lawyers for the plaintiff include Mahlon Roue and H. B. Swartz. for the defense John McSweeney and A. C. Marriott of Columbus. A separate incident reports a boy before Mayor Smith for damaging property by initial marks on a handcar house near the Palmer street bridge, with railway officers offering clarification.
West Salem resident Wm Barnard was taken to Gallipolis Hospital for Epileptics. Drifts of local items report illness, travel, marriages and retirements across Wooster area, with mentions of Sterling Funk passing pharma board exams, Anna White returning from New York Bible Teachers College, and several trips to Cleveland, Chicago, and Springfield. The piece notes engagements, a hot stove polish patent, a saloon fire, and Regimental Freezeout details for the 8th Regiment May 30.
City of Wooster council met in regular session to approve the annual tax levy, discuss paving and alley repairs, and reelect officials. Committees were named and a dispute over an old Babb lot claim was referred to the finance committee.
The University of Wooster Band Concert will be held at 8 pm under the Teato ramp. Led by Mr. C. Shomo the ensemble prepared a fine program of overtures and selections with several vocal solos.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming it cures all stages of the disease. It promises a $100 reward if any case fails to cure and notes testimonials upon request. Also pitches Hall's Faulty Pills as the best.
W H Martin, a Wayne County farmer near Wooster, kept strict itemized accounts of butter and eggs sold. He found after a year he had sold 1134 dozen eggs from 125 hens and 64 3/4 pounds of butter from three dairy cows, ending 825262 to the good.
An open meeting of Given Post is set for Thursday evening May 23 inviting the public. Program includes piano, war songs, and memorial talks detailing the origin and purpose of Memorial Day. Speakers include Captain J Boerman, Comrade Charles McClure, Comrade R J Elson, and Mrs Mougey among others with duets and a post song finale.
An Ohio State Academy of Science folder announces a state meet in Wooster on May 31 and June 1. It outlines field work near Shreve with biology students, travel logistics from Wooster, a Friday evening business meeting at the University of Wooster, and a Saturday excursion to North Lawrence led by Beupy, with E L Mosely as secretary and A D Selby noted as resident organizer.
A Creston editor laments a failed petition, mocks rivals, and vows to retaliate against detractors. He recalls a partisan feud, hints at threats of “bloodhounds of war,” and teases a Columbus trip to witness “the job performed.” He praises a provocative Alkali Bill sign and notes a growing, still early conflict spreading toward Wooster.
An ice cream festival is planned at No. 5 School House Greene Township two miles south of Smithville near See Actree. The event aims to bring together residents and visitors for a community celebration with treats and activities.
San Francisco May 20 Mrs Mee Kinley continues to improve and expects to be able to travel back to Canton Ohio for recuperation within the next ten days.
San Francisco May 20 Mrs McKinley has improved enough to sit up for a while. General Shafter visited President McKinley and Mrs McKinley was informed she was resting upstairs. The president stayed at home most of the day and received callers at the Scott residence. There is hope she will travel to Washington with in a few days. Secretary Long has gone to Colorado Springs to visit his ill daughter. Mrs McKinley has been gravely ill but shows signs of gaining strength and will likely be taken home soon.
Mrs Els McSweensyn Les wife of James Lea died at midnight Monday at the family residence on South Market Street. She was in poor health for over four years and aged 65 or 66. Born in Ireland she came to America in youth and lived in Worcester for over 50 years. Survived by James Lee two sons and one daughter. Funeral at 8 30 standard Thursday May 23 from St Marys church with interment in Catholic cemetery.
May 20 update from Lattasburg reports improvements to the village by Ed Bowman painting his home. Dr Raudetaugh buys an incubator to expand chicken farming with Barred Plymouth Rocks. Myers brothers from Wooster visit. street work continues with steam gear. Local plans mention Pan American Exposition and Wayne County Patrons of Industry convention on June 4.
The Eureka Bunion Shield offers immediate relief for bunion discomfort. A customer is instructed to draw the item from its left or right side and contact Sian Buré Bunion Shield Co. in Elyrig, Ohio, for purchase or further information.
Memorial Day plans set for Worcester with gatherings on Sabbath May 26 at 2:00 PM from the Post room to the City Opera House for a memorial sermon by Rev H W Lowry at 7:30 PM. May 30 at 8:00 AM guides from KR J Smith lead to cemeteries for grave decoration, Ulven Post to assemble at 12:46 PM for G A R ritual and memorial by Rev H D Stauffer, parade to cemeteries to decorate graves, with Given Corps Kelffer Circle and citizens urged to attend. University Band to furnish music. Officers and speakers include Pres. of the day Gen A, Vice Pres Red Smith, Chief Marshal Gus Unger, Rev H D Stauffer, Andrew Branstetter as general arranger, and others. Various committees listed for arrangement, music, and decorates.
In Burbank the week brings social visits from Wooster Galion Mansfield Barberton Akron and Seville residents. Rev W B Leggett opens meetings at West Canaan. A 16 piece band forms with Horns costing around 40 each. Memorial services set for U B church at 10:30 Sunday. Wheat looks fine with a farmer noting wheat sown Oct 21 and 21 inches high. 30 inches high reported nearby.
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