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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
4
A jumble of fragmented phrases references Washington politics, international affairs, insurance, Cuba, railroads, and a Chicago incident. The text mentions President in Washington, Taft, Cuba, Philippines, railroads, a packing company fine, and a Chicago woman confrontation, with broad social and political jabs throughout.
Governor Herrick urged legislators to pass a residency district local option law amid public demand to curb saloon spread and shield homeowners from costly legal action. He warned a special session if the measure stalled as anti saloon leaders sought to block any compromise.
Fragmentary notes mention Teddy Roosevelt and John D Rockefeller in reflections on leadership and public service. The text hints at enduring work and personal reactions but remains incomplete with unclear events or dates.
A fragment hints at political discourse and a health product claim. The ad notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for vitality, with a price of 35 cents for tea or tablets from Laubach & Boyd, amid other scattered wartime era rhetoric.
The Inspectors praise the Treasurer and his Deputy William Heller for neatness and accuracy in the books. They thank the latter for courteous assistance while performing the duties assigned.
Rev 8S E Sears long serving Creston Methodist pastor faces transfer as conference meets at Shelby soon. He is a promising young pastor and will move from the church he has faithfully served. Local notes report Mrs Strenick and daughter Helen visiting from Lorain. Baker Funk buys half interest in Creston bakery. John Keeney visits Chicago. Littell couple tour Michigan. Hattie Wells of Barberton visits Creston. Baseball tournament draws crowd with Rittman Polk and Red Haw teams. Creston beats Red Haw 4 to 1 and later 2 to 1 over Rittman. Creston wins first prize $20, Red Haw $15, Rittman $10, Polk $5. Umpire DGQ Hay. Mr and Mrs F P Sanders of Waletville Ind visit. Miss Mable Goffinet visiting sister in Ashland.
An Oct 2 update mentions a fall lecture course in the village spanning six lectures over four months. The W H S M society will meet Oct 7 at 8 PM at Mrs. Fortney’s home. Ashland visitors include Col. Fortney and wife, while Freer Bros. gave a silver prismal fountain to the Lutheran church. Seven people joined the Lutheran church on Oct 1.
Canaan records show classroom assignments with Prof. D. W. Jacot of Wooster and Miss Vella Hoerly of Madisonborg joining Samuel Steele's family, and Miss Vearl Fike from Orrville teaching Canaan Bend school. Local residents attend church events, visit relatives, and plan the Co K 7th Regiment O V I reunion in Creston on October 11 with invitations to county and city residents.
The Wooster exchange wires report December and May grain futures for Wheat Corn and Oats, with spots for Wheat 843 1/2 cents in December and 85 1/2 for May, Corn 48 1/2 in December and May, Oats 28 in December and 80 in May. Produce items include Butter Eggs Cheese White Beans Potatoes Chickens and live stock prices. Wholesale and retail farm staples list flour, hay, seeds, and wool with assorted price ranges and grade notes. New York prices are also shown for Wheat No 2 red Corn No 2 and Oats mixed, with rye lard lacon hogs cattle and sheep quoted.
An advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a specific for burns boils eczema and all skin and scalp diseases including piles. It claims a scarless cure and urges readers to buy the genuine product from all druggists.
The ad touts single and double breasted sacks in smart styles at low prices. It promotes Michael Stern fine clothing with emphasis on fit, materials, and workmanship. Prices range from 7.50 to 22.50 with highlights on 15.00 and 10.09 suits for men.
A large range of suits priced at $15 offers single or double breasted models in gray worsteds, cheviots and cassimeres. Coats are long with center and side vents, broad collars and lapels, with fabrics that custom tailors would fetch $30 for. The line promises best suits made for $15 across styles.
A sales pitch boasting $10 suits in single or double breasted cuts with style, finish, and fit that rival a $20 price. A broad assortment of smart pallers in grayish worsteds, fancy Cheviots, and tweeds offered at $10.
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