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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

6

Farm for Sale Near Wooster with Buildings and Orchards

For sale I offer my 143 acre farm six miles north of Wooster. It features a large nine room house, barn, all out buildings, a six room tenant house, smoke barn, two good orchards and various fruits. The property can be divided into 60 and 63 acre tracts. Suitable for grain and stock raising. Prices and terms from John Walmer, agent, Woolater, Ohio, or G. W. Spangler, Monte Vista, Colorado. d146 29.

Wooster John Walmer Woolater Ohio G. W. Spangler Monte Vista Colorado

Market summary from Wooster Stock Exchange

Market report received by wire today lists Wheat December 108 percent May 407 percent Corn December 68 May 63 Oats December 495 cents May 61. Wooster produce includes Butter 24 cents per pound eggs 28 cents per dozen lard 10 cents per pound potatoes Wheat 1.00 flour retail 5.20 per barrel rye 75 cents oats 45 cents new corn 55 cents barley 8 cents timothy seed 1.25 clover seed 4.00 hay 8.00 to 10.00 salts per barrel 1.10 bran 1.35 middlings 4.50 wool 15 to 18 cents.

Wooster Stock Exchange Wooster

Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets

An OCR snapshot lists cattle prices for steers cows and heifers, hogs and lambs, with ranges for selling and shipping. Wheat and oats futures show No 2 red and related price quotes, alongside various regional cattle classifications and milking stock figures.

Local visits populate New Pittsburg scene

New Pittsburg residents and relatives log a week of social visits. John Katz and family of Jeromeville spent Wednesday with Mrs. Mary Jackson. Mrs. Howard Eberhart of New Pittsburg spent Tuesday at Black Teysville. Joseph Tarris and wife of Rows visited J W Fortney. Mrs William Keiser and Mrs Moor of Fostoria stayed with sister Mrs James Weaver. Jay Finley and family of Ashland were at ES Finley’s. John Messmore and wife of West Salem called on James Wise. EB S. Winley hosted dinner Sunday for Ohio Piper and family.

New Pittsburg John Katz Jeromeville Mary Jackson Howard Eberhart Black Teysville Joseph Tarris J W John Messmore West Salem James Wise EB S. Winley Ohio Piper Ashland D. N Swaisgood

Notice to Electors on Precinct Division in Wooster Ohio

Notice under Ohio election law cites that when four hundred votes were cast in a ward or township, precincts may be split. It notes 1405 election results in Chater, Plato, Wayne townships and parts of Wooster. Deputy State Supervisors will consider dividing precincts at December 7 in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Court House, Wooster. Attest: officials of the election board.

Ohio Chater Plato Wayne Wooster State Supervisors of Elections Hela Atonnave Ashbrook Faulkner William A. Ashbrook Licking County Joe Newton Staite House Mary Ann Township New Philadelphia Tribune Uncle Joe Edwin Wertz Dalton Wayne County

Outsized Sunday Outing Reflects Ideal November Day

Sunday November 22 offered perfect weather for Wooster residents. Automobiles and private conveyances carried thousands on long country rides and many more walked the pleasant streets. Autumn headgear and clothing were on display as townsfolk enjoyed a healthful afternoon promenade.

Wooster

Community Visit Notes From New Pittsburg Area

Fragmentary local social notes record several families visiting relatives across New Pittsburg Orrville Madisonburg Sterling and Woos with names including Nugene Lance Elizabeth Piper Henry Hemptry and A A Zimmermin among others.

Booze or Not Booze Case In C P Court

The Wooster case of Wmn Meeks versus George Krieger, county treasurer, seeks to restrain a $1000 tax under the Dow liquor law from May 1907 to June 1908. State witnesses testified Meeks sold Cream of Hops with under two percent alcohol after Wooster went dry, while Meeks and family denied selling intoxicants. A government chemist found insufficient alcohol to classify it as intoxicant, but officers claimed otherwise. The hearing concluded with arguments underway by 2:45 p.m.

Eason Cours Common Pleas Wmn Meeks Wooster George Krie Ber Weygahdt & Welser Mecks Caplin Krieger Paul Meeks Charles Gasser Columbus A. Ys. Brown Toledo Wm. Donalhan van Wert Brown Donopahan Otto S. Marchewtbhz Mr. Meeks Fassillon

City Council Eyes Codified Ordinances Printing Contract

City Council committee Sam uel Kready Wellington Mary and P A Rice to receive bids for printing the codified ordinances in book form. Three bids for 500 copies and about 300 pages: Herald $435 Collier $368.50 Clapper $360. Contract to be awarded to Clapper Co. Work to finish early next year.

Samuel Kready Wellington Mary P. A. Rice Herald Printing Co Collier Printing Co Clapper Printing Co

Wrecking of Erie freight train near Ashland causes heavy loss

The Erie railway suffered heavy loss when a freight train derailed two miles east of Ashland. A flange on a car near the middle caused seven cars to break and nine more to derail. All trains were annulled for the day as over 200 feet of track was torn up before the engine could be stopped.

Ashland Erie Railway

Bullet Whizzes Past Man Outside West Larwil Street Home

James Qahl steps from his shop on West Larwil Street when a gunshot rings out. A bullet narrowly misses him and travels through Mr Bahl’s home walls and curtains, ending near a window on the far side. The shot is described as careless and was fired on the fair grounds.

James Qahl West Larwil Mr. Bahl

Lillian Pryor Freed After Custody in City

Lillian Pryor, once of this city and later Ashland resident, was taken into custody Monday night. She was released Tuesday morning after promising to leave the city.

Lillian Pryor Ashland

Partition action filed against 421 heirs in estate case

Wayne Hart represents the petitioner in a partition suit targeting 421 heirs and all claimants against the estate regarding property referenced as No. 684. The action directs partition of the estate and names the involved pets as part of the proceedings.

Dee Elizax Kuatiman Volved Wayne Hart

Sarre Sce Fades Eased On Tutsday Afternoon

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fading scene on a Tuesday afternoon with unclear details. The readable parts mention time of day and a muted event but lack concrete names places or outcomes to confirm.

Wertz for Secretary Wertz in Columbus rumors loom

A report from Columbus tracks E S Wertz of this city as a possible private secretary to Governor Harmon after a conference with the governor last Saturday. A telegram says no decision yet amid multiple names, with Ashbrook and an Advocate editor also pushing Wertz.

E. S. Wertz Harmon Newark Ohio Wertz Ashbrook Republican P& Om Faulkner Enaquirer Coshocton Charlie Lambertson Qonse Price Russell Youse Wayne County Patrick Tl. Kartj Youngstown Moore Bunth Byron N. Barger Columbus C. Weybrecht Alliance Howard Toledo Judge Armon

Fire in woods near Applecreek causes excitement

A telephone message from Apple Creek reported a large section of woods on fire near Applecreek on Monday. Farmers and many citizens rushed to assist, trying to confine the blaze to a small area away from fences and properties.

Apple Creak

Wreck at Broadway and interurban collision injures two

A double vehicle crash occurred around 2 15 PM on Broadway near Baxter between a Broadway car and the Akron Bedford and Cleveland interurban. Witnesses say the eastbound interurban failed to climb a grade at Morgan Run gully due to slippery rails and was backing down the hill preparing for a fresh start.

Broadway Arul Baxter Menny Morgan Run

Nightingale Company Receives Rave From Ashland Manager

Westover of the Ashland Opera House praised The Nightingale company after Saturday night and Sunday performances. He urged managers of the City Opera House to book a return visit, calling the show unusually strong, the chorus singing excellent, and the production the best cheap priced musical comedy seen. A Thanksgiving matinee and night presentation was planned.

Westover Ashland Opera House City Opera House Nightingale Company Opera House

Columbus basketball team to face Modern Woodmen five

Thanksgiving arrangements concluded with Cleveland’s last Columbia basketball team set to play Wooster’s Modern Woodmen of America five on Monday. A single afternoon game is planned with the local squad, a strong lineup of the city’s top players, ready for fast action.

Columbia Cleveland Woodmen of America Wooster

Lutheran Choir to Present Praise Service at Seven

The Lutheran church choir conducted by Prof. H. G. Hutchins will present a Praise Service at 7 o clock with several anthems and solos by top talent. An invitation is extended to all to attend. The choir is preparing a Christmas Cantata Star of Bethlehem with soloists including Miss Ethe Rockey Miss Helen Newkirk Guy Richard and C P Blough.

Lutheran Church H. G. Hutchins Star of Bethlehem Afigg Ethe Rockey Helen Newkirk Guy Richard C. P. Blough The Organiza-Ion

Recital by Professor Dalbert G Gr ak Delights Audience

A recital will be given by Professor Dalbert G Gr ak, featuring works by Carolle Pieth. The event was announced for Thursday evening in December, drawing interest from local music lovers and students alike.

Dalbert Gr Ak Rend Xui Carolle Pieth

City Council Recess Amid Vehicle Ordinance Debates

The City Council met in recess on Monday night with all members present. A lengthy conference preceded a discussion of printing bids for codified ordinances and major debate over the Vehicle Ordinance. After hours of discussion and item by item review, final passage was ordered. licenses for one and two horse carts, carriages, hacks, omnibuses, and motor vehicles were set with fees ranging from 1 to 3 dollars.

Kready Rhee Matt Weiser Whetter Lattenschlager Tier Russell Berlin Mr. Rice Yoas Bloomberg Rice Matz

Obituary of Joseph H Redett of Fredericksburg

Joseph H Redett born in Shippensburg Pennsylvania in 821 nearly 87, learned the tinner trade, moved to Pittsburg at 23 to work on cartridge boxes for the Mexican War, settled in Fredericksburg in 1846 when the town was a small shipping center. He was plain in taste, kind in nature, loved children, and his passing leaves a bleeding heart for the empty chair.

Joseph H. Redett Shippensburg Pennsylvania Pittsburg Masteillon Ufe

Insanity charge set for Kohler in Dalton home robbery case

Paul Kohler held in the county jail since July 1 faces an insanity trial December 7 for entering Fred Egger’s home near Dalton to rob and assault Mrs. Egger. Special jurors drawn include Virgil Mott Elmer Ober Levi R Kramer J P Hosler Frank Haverstock J Wacker J H Spiker and others from Wooster Greene Chippewa Wayne areas.

Paul Kohler Fred Egger Dalton Egger Virgil Mott Wooster A.D. 3Retsker Caintor Elmer Ober East Union Levi R. Kramer Woo

Christmas Cantata at Reformed Church Promises Fulfilment

A Christmas cantata titled Promise and Fulfilment is presented by The Reformed Church Ghote i 'Paring 4" in a seasonal program likely featuring choir and instrumental pieces. Church invites parishioners and guests to attend the performance.

Church Ghote i

Local club meetings and social events reported

Thee Waite township hhoqsokooms club met at the home of Mrs. White with roll call and discussion on housework and child care. A large party of Miss Eva ant and Mable Lolics man entertained friends at their home near Canaan with games and a bountiful repast. Nellie Tintden and Willard Miller wedding anticipated for Thanksgiving. Alumni banquet by Phi Goths described as very enjoyable with twenty five alumni present. Thanksgiving dance planned by St James Club as part of a winter series. A farewell for Mrs. Lance described with a long moving tale and gifts, plus a note of friendship and future reunions. Other items include a friendly surprise for Judge Adair and wife at Beall Avenue, and Elmer Freed hosting a social at his Beall Ave home.

Ligget Wach Eva Ant Mable Lolics Canaan Hir Hosteaces Lehman Phi Goths Meny University St. James Club Leg Breen Etgopo New Pittsburg Lance Townssee Goodly Company Aes Afry Henge Norton Ss South Land Adair Methodist Sunday School St L. Adair Beall Avenue Andy Rey Charles Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Syndicate No Liberty St People’s Column Caen Ada Imesa Br Cath A. Fine Caiolin Ha J. Stilson Ming Postal Telegraph Co Wooster Grain and Stock Hogue Paver Fring Iduern U.er Kco E. B. Childs Wooster, O the Wooster Machine Company B. Barrett Sran D Charles Msoyee, Dixie Wesley Lillian Applecreek Lutheran Choir Misa Nellie Tintden Willard Miller Fornshell Grant Fornstiel Elmer Freed Beall Ave
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