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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary dispatches describe a tremor event and financial snarl centering on debts and celebratory plans. Names cited include Vesuvius and P Morgan in a garbled exchange. The text reflects a chaotic column with political and social allusions.
The Wooster Republican notes Wooster streets are notably clean and well paved compared with Medina Berea and other towns along the electric line in Ohio. Residents fund street upkeep privately, keeping them neat without municipal funds, a point of local pride amid broader regional contrasts.
A notably harmonious Republican county convention on Saturday signals strong party unity for June 17 nominations. Observers expect solid pull for success in the fall, hoping to mirror last autumn’s results.
Governor LaFollette celebrates passage of his long urged reform as the Wisconsin legislature adjourns. He is poised to become a U S senator and challenge railroad power, with prospects for a larger national role. Nan Patterson weighs stage return amid lucrative offers and legal pressures.
A Canton Democrat John C. Welty is named for governor with playful remarks about nomination and a feather bed for the coming race. Chitagoza's Mayor Dunne denounces railroad passes while Major Tom Johnson is ridiculed as an original spender.
The text notes that questions persist about Thomas W Lawson and his rivals while the commencement season nears, implying forthcoming decisions to settle the issues.
In Chicago during the beef frust investigation many reading magnates find a several months outing in Europe is necessary for health. Richmond P Hobson plans marriage soon but likely only a brief notice will appear about his attire, the traditional black.
The passage contemplates the Standard Oil Company affair and a young man about to inherit wealth. It speculates that the heirs may refuse any wealth beyond bare necessities, and notes potential surprise from Togo and Rosesvensky if paths cross, all in incomplete context.
John D. Rockefeller states he will not fund any tea mission programs for retired pastors. A party opposing his stance hints at potential libel action, signaling dispute over the announcement’s claims and next legal steps.
The piece mocks Rosesvensky for coal waste and says The Hague tribunal is fine but Kansas needs a strong cyclone cellar program. It predicts foster the weather man will warn in his next bulletin about the coming disaster.
A local water authority reminds residents to prepare their supplies for the coming summer season. The notice specifies timelines for checking storage, securing rainwater or community lines, and ensuring adequate water access. Residents are urged to act promptly to avoid shortages.
A quirky figure adapts underwear to the weather while seeking regular exercise. The unusual habit prompts curiosity about daily routine and fitness tempo.
May 24 reports Rev Lloyd H Miller of Hiram will fill Yankeetown church pulpit Saturday evening. May 27 Miss Annie McClure of Mansfeld visits. Sam McClain of Seville visits with niece Margie Hayes. Miss Matissa Wise visiting Mansfield. New baby born to Mr and Mrs John Raubenolt. Eberhart couple welcome a boy at New Pittsburg. Memorial service at Fairview church May 28 addressed by Rev Randabaugh of McZena. Decoration day program May 29 features young people, music, drill. Civil and Spanish-American War veterans invited.
Official call from Wayne County Republican committee urging a May 20 1905 delegate convention at City Opera House Wooster Ohio to select state convention delegates and candidates for county offices. Precinct caucus set for May 17 to choose delegates. apportionment lists 189 delegates by precinct with chairmen and secretaries named.
Medical advertise ment promises permanent cures for varicocele hydrocele piles fistula rupture and all urinary diseases for men. Claims cancer and tumor cures without pain or blood loss. Invites free consultation and emphasizes decades of treatment experience and extensive case success.
Smithville May 23 report details heavy rainfall largely soaked by soil with about 1810 acres of water feeding the past week. Observations include frost damage to vegetables and prunes. Chaminade male quartet at Chautauqua. Rev Stott and Rev Felton addressing old soldiers. memorial addresses and classroom appointments. numerous visits by locals to Olivesburg, Orrville, and Wooster. Stutzman reelected Kent superintendent. Brethren in Christ conference closes with church actions including Bible study terms and countering higher critical teachings. graduations and reunions planned in June. school terms and local church events summarized.
Canaan notes list Ray Wallaca making pastoral calls early in the week. The fragment mentions Crestview visitors and a Sunday gathering with Thea Fetser’s AvercSebbahe, Missa-Bawer, Mr. Daniela and family from Leroy, and Ramage-Btecle-Satur in a local social scene.
May 23 report notes farmers must freplant corn due to wet cold weather. Social items include Orra Harpaters and Mathias Millers visiting James Snyders, a Reedsburg festival, Sunday school and church repairs, Sencaree Metcalf and family visiting Lewis Metcalf, a ball game at Excelsior, the Young Reubens coat whitewash plan failing, and Frank Fair with Elmer Sibley enjoying a successful fish outing at Mnoddy-Focr.
May 23 report notes damage to potatoes and garden plots from a frost Saturday night. J G James family attended Mrs Groop funeral last Thursday. Miriam Gasche and Carl Gasche visiting relatives while at University. Crosby family and Howard attended Presbyterian church. Geo D Dunham of Wooster in town Saturday. Mrs Willey of New York City visiting. J G Goesard home poorly. Wedding anticipated soon. Chas Imler of Akron visited his mother on Sunday. Margaret and Gertrude Baines attended Mrs Groop funeral, their aunt.
Applecreek area residents share visits and trips in Holmes county and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Taylor Wolgamott and daughter Delpha spent time with friends. Mrs Uriah Barkey and daughter Frances from Mt Hope are visiting her parents. John Craven visited Akron briefly. Miss Artie Lilley called on Fredericksburg friends. Earl H Bevington stayed with his parents in Kent. Vernon Bott visited Harold Baxendale in Barberton. Rev IO E Kunkle and Raz M Raff of Canton stayed with Mrs Lucy Bott last week. Robert Kine from Wooster returned home for a short visit. Surv Howard of Massillon visiting George Lichot. Subscribe for The Republican.
Judge Bason on Tuesday ordered a petit jury for Monday June 6. Trials listed include Eldridge and Higgins Go. on Waples Wheaton vs Cuinan, Knestrick vs Kinooy, Heller vs Gwing, Harbison vs Mollingery Joliff vs Wiley, Bates vs Zimmer, Schlafly vs Wahley, Bebout vs Harrison, Westcott vs Board of Education, Schrader vs Wooster Sand and Stone Co., and the State vs Jackson with dates through June 15. Proceedings set across June 4 to June 15 with multiple case assignments.
Mt Eaton notes mild forecast then frost on Sunday. Clayton Beckler treated for rheumatism. John Schlafly and Stephen Gabut visited Navarre for carpentry and relatives. Ernhart Erling from Beach City visited. school year ended. Mrs Stauffer honored in cemetery. Blanchard family added granite. Parrott recovers speech. child sustains wrist injury. Techantz horse loss. G. family considering Killbuck undertaker move. Seneca Stauffer traveled to Massillon on business. Norway Pine Syrup endorsed for coughs and colds. Subscribe for The Republican.
Names listed as potential jurors include J. P. Rebm Baugh man W. Bahl Wooster Harry Rogers Clinton R. B. Appleman Third ward Wooster Bert Feasel Sagareresek Wm. F. Carrol Chester H. M. Hoff Wayne J. A. Morgan Saltvreeak Charles W. Lea Clinton C. C. Suwith Fourth ward Wooster for upcoming jury service.
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