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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
4
A Wooster Republican column reflects on election chatter and political shifts. It notes Democratic gains, mentions figures like Davis and Groven, and lampoons Tammany, insurance commissioners, and various national and state concerns amid a year end mood. The piece wryly references Japan, British ships, and aging political scandals.
Dr. J. E. Connell of Pittsburg, member of the McWatters By-Product and Gas Co., is in town. He reports the firm is producing potting materials and rippling and expects that work on successors will soon be started.
Thanksgiving excursion tickets go on sale at all stations on Pennsylvania lines on November 29 and 30 at stations within a short distance from the selling point. Tickets will be valid and can be determined until December 4. Consult local ticket offices for specifics.
Society page recounts birthdays and a wedding in Wooster with relatives attending, plus a list of social events including a Katherine Oliver recital at the Methodist church, a Progressive Farmers meeting at Edgewood farm, and patronesses for the Thursday evening event. Detailed notices mention invitations and attendees, reflecting a busy local calendar.
A collage of pre election commentary from Pittsburgh Dispatch Philadelphia Inquirer New York Telegraph Washington Post and Boston Herald noting GOP optimism but misreading majorities in Ohio polls and references to Secretary Shaw Taft and Democratic contrasts. The items reflect cross party opinions on Ohio political dynamics and upcoming results.
Mrs. Sutan Deewer, aged 66, widow of Jacob Deemer and longtime Wooster resident, died Tuesday at home of her daughter Audrey Tronk. Survived by children Mrs. Trimbie, Andrew Trouk, Charles Deemer, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Betser, Barry Deemer. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 3 from the Andrew Trunk home, interment in Wooster cemetery.
1-A frescant home gathering in Burbank Nevada honored Mar gareth Holloway s 85th birthday. Attendees included C A Holloway and wife Prof T M Holloway and family Akron J B Holloway and wife this place. Mrs Holloway born 1810 in Bangor Pennsylvania, lived in Sam wait and Wayne counties before settling in this township.
In Rittman on Saturday a blaze gutted the tile works owned by W A Wright, causing total loss of the building and severe damage to machinery. Two workers were nearby when it started. cause unknown. The plant had operated since 1866, employing 8 to 16 men and shipping products across the eastern U S, with plans for growth and additions announced by local firms.
A discussion proposes making the Adjutant General position a life tenure in Ohio. Supporters argue Critchfield’s long service warrants a permanent, nonpolitical appointment, while opponents call for a legislature to decide term rules and avoid routine politics. The idea faces constitutional and political hurdles.
The Bi County Teachers Association holds a Saturday session at the high school on November 18 with a morning program featuring Chas L Cronebaugh and C Alexander in lectures and songs by Lucy Pollis and Mivael Plark King. Afternoon papers include W Bodadd and Ella Blancoard discussions while Miss Gertrude Piany and Supt G C Maurer lead presentations. regional delegates and the executive committee attend.
Patent attorney O UC Giliuan of Canton formerly of God s sutavelt secured the patents for chenta and related items for Wayne county court Hepjennin F BD Miller Woostar Trunlug Board a Step father Geo W stimebring 4iieve TSaw Mill Thos J Cienes fart Chura Chas and Darvin Mc Dermott Seville Hay Carrier Peter neyaund Celestin Backer of Sterling Welave Bath of Plain township and Mary K WeAuaney of Elain P L Conrad of Rittman and Ellen Smith of Weilersville listed as patrons for The Market Change in Coshocton Paper. The Coshocton Daily Age, long owned by B McCoy, changed hands to R Snider and Bobert S Mack, previously with the Columbus Citizen. Many saw chrysanthemums as 600 visitors explored the experiment stations chrysanthemum display. Subscribe for The Daily Republican.
The ad lists dairy and poultry prices including butter per pound, lard per pound, cheese per pound, and chicken rates for old and young birds. Prices shown are per unit with several entries partially garbled.
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