27 May 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
1
At a Church of Christ meeting on Monday evening a contract was signed with architect Harlan Jones of Mansfield for the plans and specifications of a new 820000 dollar building to be erected this summer. The aim is to start work as soon as possible, ideally before July.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy shown after the death of the loved wife daughter and sister D H LOREAUX ROBERT HAT FIELD AND FAMILY
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a safe pure blood purifier and appetite restorer. It offers liquid form and Sarsatabs chocolate-coated tablets, priced at 100 doses for one dollar, claiming compliance with the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
The Baptist church hosted Memorial Sunday with veterans of Given Pusat and the Spanish War, Relief Corps, Keiffer Circle, and Daughters of Veterans in attendance. The service featured flags, a program of choirs and readings, and a sermon by Rev. Allen emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and remembrance of Union soldiers, with praise for leaders like Sherman, Sheridan, Grant, and Lee.
Sinclair J Hatfield of Sidney Ohio writes a heartfelt obituary praising Mrs Mabel Hatfield Loreauxi for her gentle nature and strong character. He recalls her childhood home, five years of married life in the Dakotas, and letters from the western home. The May 21 1908 tribute laments her early death and marks her burial on a hill grave.
A historical wartime exhortation pleads with men to stay in their prime and work for peace, urging women of auxiliary orders to continue charitable service. It honors fallen warriors and asks divine blessing for their memory while comforting the living comrades.
Dr A T Bashford wears a black eye after a Saturday clash with Hindman in the courthouse corridor. Bashford says Hindman struck him during a dispute over an old account Hindman owes. Bashford plans to bring the matter before the next grand jury. Hindman disputes the claim.
May 25 Lattasborg report notes wet conditions delay field work and force some farmers to adopt mud scows for ground preparation. Mrs. Nora Schehart improves after illness. Eerl Fonk resumes duties at Citizens' National Bank. John Moyern oversees local project. reports indicate he does the work himself amid ongoing street activity. Sam Thorley travels between Ashland and Savannah, returning home after a visit.
A sequence of letters extols Peruna for curing catarrh indigestion and kidney disease. Notable names include C G Conyers Hot Springs Arkansas James P Bracken New York City Samuel A Paxton Kansas City Missouri Michael Royney Watervliet New York and Frank Richter Minnesota. Each writer credits Peruna with dramatic relief and full recovery.
In a special Wooster election held Monday, residents approved a $40,000 bond to erect a row school house. The board of education will begin planning now and invite bids this summer, with work to start promptly. Overall turnout was light, about a quarter of eligible voters, and totals show 203 for and 181 against, 474 total with a 112 majority in favor.
John Sparr a long veteran of the 8th Union Cavalry died Monday night at his home in Plain township at 11 p.m. after six months of poor health. He is survived by Mrs Sparr and two children Ira Sparr and Bernice Sparr. Funeral services will be held at the Plain Lutheran church at 102 m. Thursday with interment in Plain township cemetery.
F. L. Kline, a wealthy farmer living near Seville, came to Kinney and Knestrick sanatorium on Monday evening for treatment. He is suffering from blood poisoning caused by a burn to the index finger of his right hand, with fear the finger may be amputated.
Freeman T. Eagleson speaker of the Ohio house will visit Wooster Friday en route to Mt Eaton where he will address the commencement. Five local graduates appear at Paint Township high school including Walter Roth Dwight Cotton Edna Tschantz Hazel Berger and IoIlen Jeandervin with additional music by the Yeakley Juvenile Orchestra.
Unconscious man found with facial bleeding at 10 30 PM Saturday on the Pennsylvania freight house platform near Orrville Crescent. He suffered a deep scalp wound, chipped teeth, and a lip cut. Two suspected accomplices, one ill from blows, appeared at the scene before the eastbound train. Earlier, John Raff was attacked near his residence as three men confronted him and struck him before dispersing.
An inspection of Applecreek School on Tuesday found no need for a new building but estimated costs to meet required improvements would be almost as high as a new structure. The site inspector noted substantial expenditures to complete the upgrades.
Licenses issued for the marriage of Wm. J. Deibel and Mary Hall of Doylestown. Fragmentary OCR notes reference names and places, with unclear surrounding text. Primary entities: Wm. J. Deibel, Mary Hall, Doylestown. No date or ceremony details clearly readable.
Northwestern residents protest placing the new grammar school on their territory, recalling a promise that future funds would fund an accessible school for their children. They cite children needing long walks to reach the present site and urge honoring the prior pledge.
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