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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
3
In a Lima court Judge Cunningham awarded custody of the infant to Mrs. Miller with alimony, while husband Miller faces allegations of morphine use. A dramatic scene saw Pauline kiss her father during testimony, leading to a partial reconciliation. Miller will retain custody of the 4 year old son in Cleveland until trial.
Sophomores host a formal banquet at Kauke Hall with white gown reception, glass colors, and a seven course service. Toasts by W G Hoover and Frances Kauke conclude with a dimmed room and guests departing after a joyful evening of fellowship.
Hogetter sells the Noyles town Journal to W B Gillespie, formerly of Doylestown and recently of Hayden, Cols., who will conduct the paper from the next issue onward. Hostetter has run the Journal for seven years with faithful, hard work and steady operation.
Pennsylvania detective Sidle says Dye killing suspects deny truth. Harry White, who led to the case, was in Wooster. Evidence shows Dye had little money and may not have been robbed. Bravado theory cited. Massillon visit tied to reward claim. White, Miller, and Eyerbert arrested in Alliance as White confesses.
The Wooster High School and Grammar Schools read a letter from Ohio State University confirming continued accreditation for three years. W W Boyd, High School Visitor, congratulated Supt Charles Haupert on the school's high character of work. Graduates are admitted to the Freshman class at Ohio State without further exams.
The twenty fourth commencement exercises of Orrville High School will be held in the town hall on Friday evening in May. The graduation class comprises seventeen girls and six boys. The program includes songs and student readings with names such as Edith Landis, Maude Boling, Edna Hammann, Russell Harmer, Emma Blackstone, and Luela Newman. The event features valedictory and a senior class chorus, concluding with a springtime song.
Chis Shreve died Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the home of Cletus Walters six miles east of Wooster from kidney trouble. Born Oct 1, 1871, he was between 34 and 35. Funeral was held Thursday at Walters residence with interment in Ripley cemetery near Shreve.
Squire Lee of Clinton Township issued a warrant for the arrest of Hare Miller on a delicate charge. Zoe Campbell furnished bond for his appearance.
J P Van Nest Sons pension attorneys report the pension claim of Catherine Yinger widow of John Yinger of Millbrook has been allowed at eight dollars per month. The claim was approved within ten days after proofs were filed.
The wedding of Miss Edith Smith and Wallace H. Smith was held Thursday evening at the bride's parents home. Dr. Scott Fr Hershey officiated with a palm and fern altar and dogwood canopy. Miss Gora Smith served as bridesmaid and Charles Smith as best man. A sumptuous supper followed. gifts included cut glass and silver. The couple departed on the 10:46 train to the west and will reside on East Liberty street after July 1 in Wooster.
The second test well for the Board of Public Service reached 200 feet and pumping began after stoppage. Testing will continue for several days to gauge flow and determine volume while board members monitor progress with interest.
Beulah Hauenstein files for divorce from Jay Hauenstein citing abandonment in March 1906, lack of home and clothing for her and child, verbal abuse, and an incident of striking the child. She seeks custody, alimony, restoration to maiden name May Butler, and an injunction pending hearing.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union has opened a Women’s Rest Room in the Kauke building, formerly the Twelfth Century House area, near the square. It offers chairs, writing material, and literature, serving as WCOTCU headquarters and a welcome respite for women waiting downtown.
Col. Brown spoke to Wooster High School students on birds and forests. He highlighted woodpeckers and worms, praising the role of birds in maintaining forests and expressing hope to return and share more. The talk impressed attendees and was well received.
Memorial Day appeal urges Wooster citizens to fund Memorial Day expenses and transport to the cemetery. The letter asks for donations from individuals and organizations and requests volunteers to offer transportation within a week, highlighting prior contributions and ongoing support.
Fifteen year old Hiram Smith living with grandmother Mrs Daddline Smith broke both arms and fractured his skull after slipping into a 12 foot deep ice pit near the dairy barn at the station. He was freed by nearby men, rushed home on Madison Hill, and treated by Dr L A Yocum and others. The skull fracture required surgery to raise the frontal bone while he remained conscious under chloroform.
The Board of Public Service at Thursday’s regular meeting accepted the resignation of Philip Markley as city civil engineer and elected Julius L. Eberhart to fill the office, noting a large amount of routine business was transacted.
Hand injuries occur when a horse pulling on a halter tore flesh on the back of the hand while loading a car of horses at a stable owned by Wm. Armstrong. Dr. H. Mateer dressed the wound. Advertisements promote Dr. Shoop remedies and other medicines for indigestion and children's ailments.
Probate court records show guardianship and administration actions including second counterings, inventories and appraisements, appointing executors without bond, bond details, property sales, and widow allowances. Names such as C W Kisling Fannie Gardner Nathan Smith Risannah Warner Frank Warner Marion P. Rolle and others appear along with locations like Plain Township Creston Ohio and Henry J Gimer.
Passengers on Pennsylvania passenger train No. 6 report the birth of a baby between Fort Wayne and Crestline at 1134 as the train sped. Italian couple from Chicago to New York City celebrate the event with a small purse for the child while the mother rests in the train creeper. A humorous wartime style ad copy about Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and a cough syrup follows.
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