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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
3
Postmaster General Meyers signals support for parcels post, provoking sharp resistance from Wooster residents who fear it will devastate small communities and favor big mail order firms. Critics argue it would strip local merchants of business and erode town cohesion.
The Republican notes Orrville’s continued prosperity and speculation that the Cleveland Akron and Columbus railway shops may locate there. It argues that improvements in Orrville stimulate Wooster and Wayne County, urging Fos and local businessmen to push ahead with further development and new manufacturing to sustain growth into next year.
A Wayne county Republican letter urges Wooster to plan a large centennial celebration next fall when the town marks 100 years since its 1800s platting. The writer hints at a future factory boost and aims to boost the town’s profile for visitors and residents.
A person in the Pittsburg area died by self inflicted action. The incident raised concerns about potential factors affecting the surrounding residents and territory. Authorities emphasized the need for safety and local awareness.
A fragment from a local page mentions events at Bowlard with unclear wording about activities and social plans. The readable bits hint at a gathering or dispute but do not provide clear facts or names.
Readers note a wave of political shift as Republicans carry Kentucky. Questions arise whether former Governor Taylor will soon update his mailing address from the old one. Homeward-bound politicking and local reaction shape the discussion.
In a broad view many residents face money shortages this autumn while some still claim brighter prospects. The speaker notes George Gould and others acknowledge a wider hardship beyond what appears on the surface.
James Mullins, Esq., donated a large animal collection to the Wooster Public Library museum. The display fills several cases on the second floor with specimens numbered and labeled from Case No 1 to 10. The list includes birds such as oriole, bluebird, sparrow hawk, and wren, plus mammals like red squirrel and otter, with many species across cases.
A 1 percent petition circulates for another chance. Miss Sylvia Hiner and Ralph Svivehart engage community concern at the home of Luther Hiner. Alme Painter returns from Cincinnati. Ed Bowman pursues a threshing season. Typhoid illness affects a west town family. two nurses aid their care. A candidate for the Mac cabee goat at Friday’s review. Amos Grose marries Mary Letitia Price. about fifty guests attend from nearby towns.
An electric car arriving in Sa.m. this winter was found covered with snow, illustrating the heavy snowfall conditions affecting the vehicle and local travel.
Smithville on Nov 18 reports the funeral of Marguerite Gilmore, 18, who died of typhoid fever after returning from Creston. The Lutheran service was led by Rev. A. K. Feltin, with brothers bearing her to the cemetery. Local notes mention electric line plans, Bethel Thanksgiving service with Rev. S. D. Harlan, Sunday school study by Lester Rungle, and community visits and travel between Wooster, Cleveland, and Beaver Falls. Additional items include school and business movements, physician changes, and a report on The Firestone Torch launch in Firestone, Colorado, with corporate trustee actions in Kansas City.
Nov 12 itemized Creston notes declare Adam Farnwalt securing a mace at Wadeworbho and plans to move family to that village soon. Mrs Anna Shriner and daughter remain with Farnwalt family, while election results surprise both winners and losers. Main street set for paving in ten days. Local visitors Fritz and Knepp noted, and various town chats cover civic duty and community humor.
Al and Charles Arnold, Republican and Democrat candidates for marshal of Urville, each won 816 votes in the recent election. They met with village clerk W. H. Jackson at the mayor’s office to settle the contest by lot. Jackson held a silver dollar with Charles Arnold’s head, which determined the winner. Charles Arnold will be inducted into the marshal’s office for a two year term on January first.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals associated with a Mirage license: John Gantz of Mansfield Lorinda Ginter of West Salem Emer Benry of Wooatre Nora Huston of Congress. The incomplete text provides only names and places with no clear action or context.
The Canaan township teachers institute is set for Friday evening at Canaan Send. Guests from Allentown, Pa., visit John Scholl and family. Chas. Orr moves to Warwick. A Lutheran song service is planned for Nov. 17. Cyrus Ewing and wife are ill, cared for by Summer and wife. Jacob Lichty and wife visit Canton. Miss Yergan visits Holmes county. Ritter families attend funeral of Mr. Ransomer in Lorain. Mrs. Jane Tottan visits Barberton. Cleveland visitors include A D Simers, Mrs. Haugh Scho, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn, Mira Scott, Grace Snyder, and C. GB. Whensetler. Election day calm. Cemetery stand earns some money. Box social at A. C. Wiles home profitable. Harvest Home exercises praised. decorations themed field, orchard, and garden. Rev. L. D. Giresney offered an entertaining lecture.
The following letters remained uncalled for in Wester post office lists for November. Gentlemen Barney W Armstrong B C Ankerman W E Bandoger M Davis John B s ritz John L Kuntz M EF Treeman H W Williams Wing Young. Ladies Mrs Minerva Barkey Mrs Daves Bartom Miss Nellis Courtney Miss Ione Pestosk Miss Maude Scott Mrs Maggis Thompson W B Bryson P M
Burbank Nov 12 Rev Edwards field agent of Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware gave a fine address in the Methodist church Sunday morning. Local residents and visitors are noted including Mrs Ho Sorders, Mrs G A Smith and daughter Halis, the Call medicine show leaving after a two week stay, and several visits between Creston Wooster Dayton Lodi Detroit Orrville and Ashland.
Wooster notes rising stomach troubles prompting S. H. Boyd & Co to promote Mi-o-na stomach tablets through a local agency. The ad claims Mi-o-na strengthens the digestive tract, relieves headaches and indigestion, boosts stomach wall muscle, and increases gastric juice flow. A money back guarantee is offered if the remedy does not cure, with a 60 cent box highlighted.
Wire service field report from Wooster markets with grain quotes for Wheat December May Corn December May Oats December May and wholesale prices for butter eggs lard chickens potatoes and beef pork and sheep across East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati and Cincinnati regions. Includes cattle steers cows heifers bulls calves sheep lambs hogs and hog types with frequent price ranges and per unit figures.
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