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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
A terse OCR fragment lists various item prices and codes such as cigars, callouts like Hartel and Baas, and quantities in a shabby form. Several monetary entries appear with odd punctuation and missing context, suggesting a retail or classified ad section snapshot. It preserves named brands and numbers as readable.
Lida Hoisington returns home from Cleveland. Hazel Russell seriously ill with typhoid fever. Raymond Sell home from Akron over Sabbath. Mildred Baker attends school in Wooster. Bert Hoisington in Cleveland recently. Mrs. Scott visits friends in Barberton and Alton. Mrs. J Newtott of Wooster and Miss Davidson of Madisonburg guests in town.
Rev Woalt will preach on the next Sabbath evening at the Presbyterian church on the subject Self Mastery. The Young People’s meeting meets at 7 p m in the M E Church. Mrs jen Bowers has returned from Allegheny Pa. The funeral of Mrs Nora Nauffmap of near Wadsworth was held in the Lutheran church. The dinner on election day for cemetery funds was a success. Mrs John Scholl visits with her sister in Barberton then Seville. Musical and social gatherings marked the evening, with Mrs Elliot honored with a floral stand.
Wayne No 6 reports neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs Wm Elliot on Monday evening, with 16 attendees noted in attendance and a social gathering described in brief.
Applecreek reports Newton Hobb of Massillon spent Sunday with friends in town. Charles Lechot traveled to Akroy Sunday to work in the carpenter trade this winter. Miss Myrtle Cere and M Parker visited Miss Jennie Bonewicz in Wooster. Mrs Armstr ong and daughter Edna of North Dakota stay with uncle S Bayman. Dr Winkler and Dr King visited Cleveland on Sunday.
Do not miss the latest effect in Shirting and class manner with our large varied assortment of novelties and staples in coat and standard models.
A transcription shows cattle and sheep prices from markets including East Huffalo and Pittsburg with diverse lots. Export cattle, steers, heifers, cows, calves, and milkers listed with prices. sheep and lambs priced by weight and quality. hogs and pigs noted with multiple grade ranges. some entries appear garbled yet reflect regional commodity values.
Readable ad fragment shows bargains on quilts and baby items from 49 to 179 cents. Mentions Newport Seafs and Stawls with prices 89 to 179 cents. Contains short item list and price range.
Wisner family and relatives attend funeral in Wooster. Holmesville residents visit Orrville and Wooster relatives. Orrville visitors include Frank Reazell and Nora Reitharde. Wooster group spends Sunday with Zaugy family. Litchfield Medina County residents visit Smedly family. Schultz improves blacksmith shop with patent tire shrinker.
Congress township items report a pioneer death aged 78, a Highland Ohio funeral, church events, visits from Cleveland figures, and a flood of small notes on residents, exchanges, and transport. The piece also notes a grandmother’s funeral and community religious services, along with several local social visits and business shuffles.
News from Golden Corners Nov 10 reports the death of Mrs. Nora Kaufman of Wadsworth by blood poisoning with condolences offered. The column mentions a grand concert at Congress Methodist Church on Nov 14 and lists various locals visiting kin, including Otto Smith, Ed Geyer, Fred Holcomb, and Abraham Clair.
The dry spell continues in West Canaan with cisterns strained and wells scarce. Corn shows promise with rain and quality improving, but wheat status remains poor due to drought. J M Irvin and Mrs, Arthur Parmenter and wives attended Mrs Kaufman’s funeral in Wadsworth. Interment at Bethel cemetery west of Canaan Center. Solomon Ritter moved to West Salem planning to make his home there. Born to Geo Gerstenschlager and wife a son last Monday. George upbeat about his growing family.
Mary Alice McCoy noted as piano teacher and accompanist graduate of Wooster Conservatory of Music. Studied in Berlin with La Torge and other masters. Pupils solicited near Corner Bever and Larwill streets from November 11 to 13 and 16 and 27.
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