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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
2
A lively Wooster discussion centers on funding a new city auditorium and schoolhouse. Backers push broad aims while opposing wings fear partial gains could swell costs. The piece notes a strong Republican ticket and calls for ambitious local progress as residents weigh borrowing for the street structure and facilities.
A Youngstown observer recalls days of total option elections and notes how public mood shifts with time. A scientist warns the earth’s water may exhaust in fifteen million years, while the present pace of change continues to rise.
A fragmented column comments on Senator Platt and distant political ties, an St Louis welder’s death after a runner incident, Mrs Calhoun of New York on overpopulation, lawn mower prices, Evelyn considering divorce withdrawal, class tensions in divorce costs, Misa Mas Wood courting trouble, Cleveland’s transit debates, and Bryan’s nomination vague to David B Hill.
The presidential nominations progress with the primary task remaining ratifying the selection of TH, a step regarded as decisive though details are unsettled and no alternative contender has emerged.
The county commissioners approved a series of bills for various services and supplies. Items include Beach M F Go culvert pipe, Ruggles Gale Co supplies for auditor, Lewis Gift road work, Thomas Sample ditch work, Shreve News printing, Houser stone work, JF Gove stone for county bridges, Fritz janitor May, Glasgow janitor May, engineer at courthouse Andrew Heimnan, night watch David Gritest, Eugen Carlin salary one month, Andy OBrien hauling dirt, Ragules Gale Co auditor supplies, Harrison services on dushes, Dilgard bridge work, Chapton township trussers bridge work, Galion Tron works culvert pipe.
The Applecreek high school commencement is set for Friday evening June 5 at the Methodist church with Rev Castle delivering the address and the May Trio providing music. Graduates include Walter Klein Stella Imboff Anna Reichenbach Millard Graber Harry Sauvain Adab Frye Alta Swanger John Bidle Glen Swanger. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Sunday evening in the Presbyterian church by Rev D H Johnson.
Jefferson May 27 report notes David Werich poor in health during Sabbath morning service at Moangeli valley church, Lucinda Walker of Wooster at home over Sunday, Mrs Harve Snyder and daughter Blance visiting, Henry Myers and wife with Morris Mellinger family from Morrland spent Sunday, Grandmother Rittenhouse painted her house. Myron Wiles employed there. A few from town attended festival in Reedsburg Saturday evening. Myron Wile and family visited Reedsburg on Sunday. Ft Johnson and Mila Johnson with Ellsworth John son and family near Congress. Parvin Zimmerman of Chester visited Misses Kae Fonk and Nellie Miller of Wooster for supper with James Fish Lure family Sunday evening.
May 27 notes show Dallas Speck visiting Henry Hemperly in Wooster while Mrs Garner of Lattasburg entertained Capitala Musselman. Mrs Lehr of Columbus visits relatives. Mrs Heckman and Mra Capitain Musselman host Sabbath events. B L Zimmerman of Orrville and Misa SmyserReedsburg join A A Zimmers at their home. Katherine Barnhart of Ashland plans to stay locally. Children’s day service at Lutheran church Sunday evening.
Dalton mayor orders a man to leave town within thirty minutes after Woodrow, a stranger, is brought before the mayor on a drunkenness charge. The community notes include a high school commencement at School Hall with Prof. Wenner of Wooster University delivering the address, and a large United Presbyterian memorial service for the Dalton Post G2, A RR.
Samuel Kreiling Jr and wife faced a roadside scare Sunday afternoon when their horse broke loose near the Applecreek pumping station. Mrs Kreiling stayed in the wagon rear, while passerby J M Ginter and Clare Worth halted the horse with the bridle as Mr Kreiling grappled to regain control. The mare dashed down Bever Street toward Liberty, but rescue arrived and the horse was stopped without further incident. no serious injuries were reported.
A large group of youths under Mrs. JB Minier prepare entertainments at the Opera Houses with promises of novelty. Other notes include Florence Kerr leading a Classics Club meeting, new members elected, and a notable marriage of postal clerk Wm M Herman to Miss Ethel Barnes. Further items mention a Yocum Students picnic at Chippewa Lake, Narcissus circle of Mrs. Stevens, a kitchen shower for Miss Miller, and various club events, picnics, and weddings across the community.
An engine derailed while switching a car on a side track at Smith Seaott Co on Monday at 12:30. The engine ran off the rail but was stopped quickly and no injuries occurred. It took most of the afternoon to recover the locomotive.
The May 26 Wooster post lists uncalled letters including John L Broos J M Cushinao Clinton G Burger Chas Verriec Bo Obleich Coarlay Rattar Henry A Schad E C Warner Edward Wolf Sz Ladiex Miss Flas Jewel Mrs Hariam Potter Mrs Na Sinson Mins Sarah Shelly Mies Florence Walters W B Bryson P M.
On Friday May 29 Wooster students will be excused for a holiday week event. Superintendent Thompson announced that all pupils will be released at noon to attend the Wallace Hayenbeck parade downtown.
Sheriff William Caskey orders a published set of jail regulations for the common pleas court. Rules require cleanliness, biweekly baths, separation of under and over 16, access to counsel, medical care, Bible provision, prohibition of intoxication and profane language, weekly shaving, and penalties for rule violations.
Mra and Mrs Joe Whitworth host Mr Geyer works on the Pennsylvania line. Mixa Tressie Seifert returns from Lodi to care for her sick mother Mrs Seifert. Mr and Mrs Jacob Wolgamot visit from Armstrong Station. Mrs Wm McAfee visits Cedar Valley. Local youths attend West Canaan festival. Clyde Myers and the St Clair family visit. Jon Whitworth builds a bank barn for Sammer Schisler. Jas Brinkerhoff returns from a long trip. Rosa McPherson and a gentleman pass through. Road supervisor Mt Weidman busy repairing roads.
May 2 reports show farmers planning planting after a brief spring spell. Several residents spent Sunday visiting relatives at Golden Corners and near Congress. John Bownida from Overton and daughter visited Mrs. Dave Spitler. E W Clason traveled on business to Lodity Friday. A sick list item notes illness earlier in the week. The text mentions Decoration Day shows and local questions of attending. Little Nellie Wagner remains in delicate health. The supervisor is repairing the road. George Cassey of KLodi visited his nephew over Sunday.
The Hagenbeck and Wallace show arrives in Wooster on Friday May 20 presenting a mix of attractions from Lea Rowlandes to the Sylvester sisters and the Demo Troupe. Audiences will see trained wild beasts horses and a Merrick band with clowns races and animals, promising something out of the ordinary.
Joseph McGriggan aged 78 died Sunday at his Akron home from a disease complication. Interment to be in Orrville. he lived in Orrville about thirty years ago and was related to A A Postelwaite and EM Lark of Orrville. Mrs J W Jackson of New Pittsburg died Saturday evening aged about 70, survived by husband and two sons Richard and George. Death due to consumption. Burial Tuesday at 10 AM.
May 27 report from Lake Fore notes most farmers finished corn planting while others plowed. Memorial services held at Fair View for the community. Several local residents show health improvements and home repairs progress. A well drilled by Jacob Sealer yielded a good water strike. Local figures include Prof JN Pinkerman and wife visiting, Rep. David Bley back from Columbus. Florence Barr to teach at Yankeytown school in Stoufer’s absence.
Miss Ophelia Smith resigns from the Wooster teaching post to assume a fourth grade position at Euclid Heights in Cleveland. She will continue to teach in the Cleveland district after leaving Wooster.
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