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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
4
Colgress M.1 MMASER m and Salk As socritt Commissioner Jonx ZINMERMAN Prosecutor G. PatTERsos ufiriary Iirector Irvin McCLarran and related official positions are listed in this fragmentary notice. The text references multiple names and roles without full context or dates.
The Republican urges Wooster citizens and business leaders to actively promote their town. It argues for a coordinated plan this winter to attract industry and expand population from nine to ten thousand, noting existing factories perform well and more are needed.
The town faces a water funding decision. Proponents claim a large bond for a new water plant will be self supporting, paying interest and leaving a surplus after costs, yielding pure water without net city cost through careful management.
The voters face a clear choice between incumbent M. L. Smyser and challenger W. A. Ashbrook. Smyser has supported Wooster projects, including a public building, and aided soldiers and the community, while Ashbrook could jeopardize local gains. The piece argues Smyser's continued service benefits Wooster and the district.
The text questions Ashbrook's position on tariff revision and schedules, asking why he avoids clear alignment with Roosevelt and Swyser. It implies debates among revisionists and standpatters, and muses on his reluctance to declare a firm line or risk political consequences.
In Wayne County the Republican stance is unified while Democrats accuse Ashbrook of wavering on tariff policy. The editor questions whether Ashbrook can avoid a split as he balances two campaign arguments, signaling potential party tensions ahead of the election.
A fragmentary political notice endorses McClarran for a county director post, praising honesty and suitability. It lauds his integrity, condemns fraud and stresses the duty to serve Wayne County, urging support in the fall election.
A garbled mix of local politics and national notes discusses campaign loyalties and endorsements for state offices, Roosevelt era themes, and playful asides about football, theater, and public figures. References include Davgoeérty Burton Ashbrook and Stenaland with dim prospects for local option.
The Rebekan lodges of Ohio's 24th district met in Wooster on Tuesday afternoon and evening with delegates from Orrville Londonville Fredericksburg and Millersburg. After opening by President Mrs Martha Kramer the program featured music readings prayers and speeches before business sessions including committee appointments roll call minutes reports elections and installation. Visitors were served supper by Wooster Rebekahs.
The Progressive Farmers Association mourns Daniel S. Tristman who died September 26, 1906. Members praise his faithful service as a co worker and friend. They express sympathy to his wife and son and request copies be placed on record and published in county papers.
Mrs Ird Houseman and daughter Floy of Marietta visited Burbank over Sunday with W N Hower. Ruth Garman of near Akron visited cousin Ethel Collar. Rev EB Warner sent goods to Wooster for a new home but will serve at Sonar part time. Valyria Gast to work in Wadsworth this winter. Geo A Smith and wife attended funeral near Morrlane for Wm McIntire. J K K Barnard and daughter Mary visited Wooster Sunday. Ava Huffman of Barberton visited her mother. Hazel Walton of Creston visited uncle CHEE Eby. Dunlap and wife at West Salem donated to pastor M B Mead. Mis Dora Wart of Big Obalabema attended. Rev M L Med preached publicly. Braiberton spent time at a booth with a nares in Burbank. Twist to again thank readers for The Republican trip to Atlantic City New York and Philadelphia.
Shatthvaide reports talk of market timing for produce while apple butter sales rise. Yoder Winter add a 1 1/2 horsepower engine as teachers join veteran threshers John Spiker and EX Holmes to push farm tasks. Gunner to move on farm with steam shovels, and James Wollvaston family visit Arbland counts friends while Ernest Ibrig and wife visit. Daniel Mishler injures arm at belt setup scene, and S B Norrie moves into old house as Loder family begins new arrangements.
Frederickstown man attends church and social events with neighbors. The article mentions residents visiting relatives in Cleveland Apple Creek, and a gathering at a church meeting led by Rev Mapie. Various names appear including Mrs Elizabeth Johnson and Miss Sacha Dunham among community members.
Community updates from Canaan include visits by Mr and Mrs Lebn to their daughter in Lodi and Geo Mulholland attending a funeral in Charlotte Michigan. A high school pie supper is planned by ME ladies, and marriages and school openings are noted. A reunion of Co K 191th Ohio V I soldiers occurred in Bloomington at the Reed home. A sermon at M E church and farewell at Presbyterian church are also mentioned along with a health ad for Ely Cream Balm.
Creston on October 3 reports visits by Mrs Elizabeth Caskey and her daughter Mrs W I Mc Gieneh, Dr Budiey Smith from Oakland with his mother Mrs Caroline Smith, and George Ackerman of Lima visiting relatives. Mrs Davey Wells near Cleveland hospitalized. Rev Frank W Poole of Baldwin University spoke at the Methodist church. John Romach to move family from farm to Creston home early this month.
Our little town shows small progress in appearance though inhabitants remain few. A new platform at the station and the Armstrong name on the station sign, plus a new bawhouse structure, are noted. Several residents and visitors are mentioned visiting relatives and attending local events with scattered fragments of names and places.
Market wire from Wooster shows Wheat for December 75 34 cents and May 70 34. Corn December 48 3 4 and May 48 54. Oats December 34 33 and May 54 4. Producer prices list burners per pound 16 cents top, eggs 20 cents a dozen, lard 8 cents, poultry prices for old and young chickens, wheat 70 cents a bushel, flour 3 80 a barrel retail, rye 50 cents, oats 28 cents, corn 60 0 cents, barley 45 cents, timothy seed 1 25 to 1 40, clover seed 6, hay 10 to 12, salt barrel 1 10, bran 1 10, middlings 1 20, wool unwashed medium 27 to 28 and fine 23 cents.
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