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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
6
Vm R. Graham writes from Wooster about Filipino recruits serving under U S authority. He praises discipline, English records, and Spanish fluency among sergeants, notes educational aims, military training, sanitation, and loyalty, and reflects on Philippine governance, climate, and local pride in progress. He fondly recalls friends and asks for a reply.
Races produced lively action with six heats and small fields as birds and horses faced illness. Side wheelers dominated a combination trot and pace with two heats close. The running race drew a large crowd awaiting the rain’s end. A major Wooster Hardware Co display attracted farmers with gasoline engines, binders, mowers, potato planters, and corn planters on show.
The Dalton crowd reports Charles Falaous selling a horse and a denizen in Wooster bound for a well kept barn. Mr Folsom later visits the stable as the horse appears spirited. The piece also notes Rey S E Netkirk hosting a prayer gathering, with most guests attending, except George Koch, and mentions local visits and farm life details in Doylestown and Morrisonville.
The Young People of the United Presbyterian church hosted a social in the church parlor for new students and members of the toast. Baptist youth enjoyed a hay ride to West View and gatherings at the Trnook home. Pauline Childs celebrated her seventh birthday with 19 friends and a supper. Barbara Brandt’s birthday party featured a surprise, a present, and a note of her sister Anna Brandt’s upcoming wedding to Homer Fawcett on Oct 25. Prof Hawkins dancing class drew a large turnout at Miller’s ball with Pearl Swan providing music. The U P Sabbath school superintendent urged three months of enhanced attendance with banquets for the Banner classes. Miss Groba’s class will be entertained Thursday afternoon at Miller’s ball. Andrew Massare plans to wed Maurie Sanita Morett, an Italian bride from Italy. Culver Taggart’s birthday was honored by St James’ choir boys with games, singing, and refreshments.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a narrative about an American woman and Miss Toupeet in a domestic setting. It references Dr Pye and various names, hinting at social or personal scenes lacking clear events or dates.
A garbled legal notice warns the public about firearm discharge under section 622 of the Revised Statutes. It cites penalties for pointing or firing firearms at persons, with specifics on fines or imprisonment and indicates enforcement by local authorities and courts.
The Gale Pivot Axle and Pivot Gang, the celebrated Iron Age and new Iron Age potato cultivator stole attention along with spring tooth and spice tooth harrows and the Twentieth Century manure spreader, all drawing crowds. The O'Brien wagon and the CU.8 cream separator attracted visitors, making Harding & Co. display a standout feature at the fair.
Commissioner John F Harrison protests two coroner inquest bills presented for payment citing section T2217 Revised Statutes which limits inquests to strong violence suspicions. He notes no violence in the deaths of James Ivey and Howard A Mower and files the written objection with the bills.
G EO McCormick of Wooster has been appointed lieutenant in the Second Company Signal Corps by General Dobbs, commandant of the Second Brigade, Columbus. After a rigid examination by the military examining board in Columbus, he will receive his commission soon. He enlisted as a private in the Second Company Signal Corps last January and has now earned a promotion for faithful and efficient service.
George Arnold of Shreve said he was robbed for 19 dollars while intoxicated. He blamed John Lang of Barberton, a gasfitter, who was detained by Chief Lerner but released after investigation found no evidence. An unrelated ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for colds and coughs sold by druggists.
Sour stomach indigestion and debility are blamed on indigestion. Kodol claims to digest what you eat and cure all stomach troubles by cleansing and strengthening. Advertisement cites S. S. Ball claim and lists price and preparation details.
Fragmentary timetable notes electric cars from Wooster to Cleveland and suburbs. Mentions routes to Berea Creston Cleveland Boulevard line with hourly departures from early morning to night, and connections to Elyria Lorain Oberlin and other towns. Limited service times include 7 16 am and 3 15 pm.
New York officers indicate a thief who obtained securities from Pearl & Company may have already realized some value from 16 bonds. Slayback says the thief might have realized portions of the tobacco and Wabash bonds, with coupons due Oct. 1. Separate notes cover R. G. Dun & Company’s trade review and various economic signals amid a mixed fall outlook.
Ohio General Assembly adopts a joint resolution to submit an amendment designated Article XVII on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1905. It sets term lengths for state officers and judges, provides vacancy rules, and preserves incumbents until successors are chosen. The secretary of state confirms the official copy and seals the document.
The General Assembly of Ohio resolves a proposal to amend section two of article twelve in the state constitution to tax all money and property under a uniform rule, with exemptions for state and municipal bonds and limited personal property value. Voters will see ballots for or against the taxation amendments. Adoption dated April 25, 1804, effective January 1, 1806.
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