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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1906
Page
4
In the wake of the election Wooster residents are urged to support the town, attract new industries, and promote civic pride. The column quotes Hoonewelt on fair treatment, notes Peary’s return, jokes about the duke of Marlborough, and expects Skeels Varsity to beat Oberlin next Saturday.
From Here and There dated Monday November 5 details Preserving Co. receiving an order for eight thousand gallons of ketchup from St. Louis, a well attended horse sale at W. Pf. Snyder, and a string of local items. Chief Leiner seeks a runaway 14-year-old from Washington DC, injuries to Elmer Vanover are described as healing, and various appointments, resignations, and social visits across Bliss grocery, West North Street, Fort Wayne, and Wooster area communities.
The Wooster varsity stands out in the state championship scene. A week from now observers expect the same excitement and energy as the day after a big win. The piece remarks on enthusiasm and civic participation by Mir Americano Citizen.
A large audience attended the Al Fine vocal and instrumental concert at the Methodist church on Saturday evening. Miss Mae Eugenia Hoegner led seventy four students with varied selections, notably the harp, and the church was decorated with chrysanthemums and greenery. Seventy four students, thirty participated. Miss Hoegner is to be congratulated for her leadership.
Mrs Jane Smith of Ritman visited Burbank as friend and relative. Rev Castle and wife from Creston attended a Women's Foreign Missionary meeting and Halloween social hosted by L O T M win GA. A Wednesday ball drew a fine supper and about $9 in receipts. Dr L T Orr and Mrs A L Luce of Woos fer were in town. Mrs Metkser and Mrs White attended Rev Clark’s funeral in Akron Friday. Rev White and wife from Conneaut Care visited the U B parsonage. Mrs White is sister of Mrs Metkser.
Sale notice lists Harms for sale at Yidlevacres located in Wooster. The brief item notes a yard sale style event with items available to the public and no specific terms provided in the fragment.
Miss Verna and Eunice Hackett visited Kev J W Boyers family in Wooster. Miss Susan Beabler travels to Cleveland. Estella Klein recovering from tyboid fever. A D Eyman and wife visited Holmesville. Alice Flory visits Clyde Van Niman in Orrville. Ura Schafy of Mt Eaton at L C Klein’s. Jennie Cunningham from Wooster visiting Frank Beazell. Charley Rife and Nina Honeyweld visit Mary Rife. Vance Knox ill with heart trouble. Earl Schlauch returns from PA. Lena Maurer back from Mt Eaton visit. Peter Simon and family visit Dr Reinhardt. Beazell buys Theodore Schaffer property. W C T U meets Effie Reichenbach’s on Nov 10 at 2 pm.
In Columbus on Monday morning Harry known as Biddy Glick attempted self harm with a knife at the penitentiary. He inflicted deep cuts to both sides of his head before guards removed him to the hospital for recovery. Despondency and strange recent behavior are noted. authorities doubt a true suicide motive and suspect a hospital term bluff.
Guests include Frank Q Campbell of Columbus visiting his mother and relatives. Miss Mue Hoegner and pupils gave a successful concert. John W Bryant and family were hosts for Mac Carlin relatives. The Good Brothers return home for the election period. Funeral services for Adam Weiler reported. age 47 years 4 months 12 days. Weiler was a longtime Marion county merchant, former mayor and postmaster. Relatives from Cleveland Chesterville Worcester Ashland and Rowa attended.
Halloween passed quietly in Lattasburg with harmless fun and a popular couple prize at a town hall party attended by about 124 people. In Old Chester talks on the school book issue sparked complaints as directors clashed with residents and the dissension threatened the term’s progress.
Resolutions honor Oliver E F Berkheimer, deceased member of Union Sunday school New Pittsboro. The committee expresses condolences to his family and notes the loss to the church and class. Copies of the resolutions are to be sent to the family and entered in Sabbath school records. Other community notes mention corn harvests, visiting relatives, and local society meetings.
George B Sidener a St Louis lawyer formerly a judge, was taken to the Tombs on a forgery in the third degree charge. He allegedly signed and distributed articles printed in a New York financial paper Oct 27 through the McClure Commercial Adjustment Co. He was paroled until Monday as police seized company books and filed a district attorney case. Sidener, part of Sidener & Sidener, denied further details.
At Mocha on the Quito line natives interfered with brakes causing a train car to detach and speed back a mile. It overturned and crushed passengers, killing or injuring many. Also notes burying Congressman Hoar in Worcester and a Kentucky bridge case decided by the US Supreme Court.
Rock Island reports Barney Howland stabbed Effie Baker a dozen times in a jealous rage and cut his own throat. doctors fear he may die while Baker will recover. Also: anarchists Emma Goldman among others arraigned in New York police court, bail set at $1,000 each. Governor Deneen seeks extradition for George Arnold and Harry Coleman from Terre Haute to Salem over burglary allegations involving $1500.
A wartime veteran shares a testimonial praising Peruna as the best remedy for catarrh of the kidneys. The ad argues early symptoms are easy to overlook, warns of progression to Bright's Disease or diabetes, and claims Peruna reaches the source of the problem. It invites readers to seek free medical advice from Dr. Hartman of the Fortman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
Readable fragment shows pricing for gloves at 5c and 1 to 2 dollars, with dress and street gloves listed. Trousers priced by assortment, emphasizing a specialist’s craft and quality as superior to ordinary trousers.
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