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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
3
The Republican notes Wooster merchants form a merchants association to unite trading efforts. It aims for more cash transactions and selective credit, with a committee to vet expenditures and curb wasteful advertising. It promises closer cooperation without reducing healthy competition.
A Wooster Wayne county editorial urges residents to embrace open windows for fresh air through all seasons. It cites a health authority praising year round ventilation while keeping homes warm. Autumn weather is highlighted as ideal to cultivate the habit for better family health.
The piece argues Taft is a strong ally of labor, praising his policies that foster employment and national prosperity. It asserts Taft’s friendship with workers, his support for pro labor laws, and predicts continued prosperity if he is elected.
The county commissioners race features George Barnard John W Zimmeman and HM Wings as the Republican slate praised for honesty and local leadership. John Harnson’s work is cited as proof one good Republican can improve the office while labor circles discuss Gompers influence and the Taft labor vote. John W Armstrong of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers campaigned in Maine for the Democrats.
A speaker reports that members of the American Federation of Labor favor Taft over Bryan, arguing Taft’s election will restore business on safe lines. The advocate cites improving times, business-backed policies, and Taft’s pledge to pursue Roosevelt's course for honest, productive labor relations.
The speaker praises Wayne County road improvements funded without tax increases and argues Harrison has proven himself worthy of promotion. The text questions whether officials who deliver such gains deserve advancement and suggests Harrison should be rewarded with election to Congress.
The governor is seen as strong in Westester and Wayne County. It is believed Harris will carry the county. He has made a conservative administration and state affairs have been well managed with his assistants. On this record Harris should be elected by a large majority.
The front running coroner candidate is Dr. T A Graven of Wooster with strong central county ties, facing rival candidates including a Medina County resident. The piece notes political chatter about debates, age, and party figures, plus a broader snapshot of the season and national figures.
Overton notes a broken limb injury with hopes of recovery for Master Elmer Miller, plus concerns for his sick brother and Jacob Harmon. Isaac Bolinger improves, Mrs D M Mowery shows little health gain, and local schools begin with new teachers Grace Ewing and Ella Fetzer. Mrs Dange remains ill with rheumatism.
A Washington dispatch links Ralph W Eddy of Wooster to an Eddy who enlisted at Jefferson Barracks on Aug 21, the day before his wedding set for Aug 22. Capt Robert Eddy doubts the enlistment, calling it impossible to prove identity. Residents say the family has heard nothing since he left home awaiting his bride Miss Warren.
The Syndicate store will be closed all day Thursday on account of the death of Mrs. W G Pippitt. Routine operations paused as staff observes the bereavement.
Oct and Edward Bixler return from Maryland visits and a Sunday in Canaan includes church services and confirmations. Rally day for Presbyterian Sunday school on Oct 18. Various local visits, entertainments, and family updates across Seville Creston Rittman Hack, plus school openings and a kitchen shower. A wedding was held at a relative’s home as Rev Evans preached at Wooster University.
Local column reports the death of an 85 year old woman at home from heart trouble Monday morning. The notice extends condolences to thebeaved family. The page also records various Sunday visits and social calls among residents of Landis Burbank Henricks Corners Akron Pittsburg and Cres ton, plus tradesmen finishing a couch project for Mr John Talley Hermansville.
A Saturday afternoon birthday party for Mrs D A Wallace at her East Bowman Street home entertained about sixty guests. Gifts and well wishes marked the event with assistance from Mrs Frank Taggart and Mrs Wallace of Creighton.
Obituary items include Neugene Cammaran aged 76 who died at home near Shreve after years of consumption with surviving wife and two daughters and a list of other local deaths. Joseph Oates of Wooster died Friday and funeral at St Marys church. Ida Clark, 20, of Doylestown died of typhoid after ten weeks, funeral at St Peters and Pauls church. Interments noted at Oak Grove and St Marys cemetery.
A late dispatch reports Charles H. Webster and Benjamin Franklin Rush leaving Pilar and Sorsogon in the Philippines aboard an open boat during a September typhoon. Authorities ask to notify Charles P. Webster at Cincinnati and CHWS Ruby in Lincoln to confirm status and safety.
A Wooster bank report from Columbus shows a playful note predicting the Wooster victory over Ohio State. Cashier Thompson jotted a line mocking tense comparisons and the Columbus official may be left surprised by Wooster's 8 to 0 win. The piece also mentions Clem Franks, a famed barber and outspoken Democrat with clearly known views.
Local scene shows Mr Franks reacting to a street picture of Eugene V Debs. A wag’s view mocked Franks while he walked from the north. Nearby, Fred Faber’s storefront displayed hay bales after a betting dispute with Senator Van Over over a baseball result.
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