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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
5
The University team faces Reserve Saturday with an entirely new set of plays and formations differing from those used against Ohio State. Coach Longman aims to surprise the opponent, betting on a tougher approach and top effort to secure a victory.
Local itemized notes report hunters plentiful yet squirrels scarce. John Miller left the railroad. Dave Spitler leads on a bridge crew with Wo Wagnerz laid off. Mrs Della Bevington of Wooster cares for a sick mother. Akron fair attendees, Canal Dover visits, and several friends from Lodi and Wadsworth are mentioned. Clergy sermons, bank staff Sabbaths, and property transfers at Berkey Ave are noted along with moves to Iowa and possible Ashland relocation.
L S Simon solicits subscriptions for the Congress Lecture Course season of 10804. The lineup includes Rev Gabriel Ro McGuire, Euclid Entertainers, Dixie Jubilee Concert Co, Ash Davis Cartoonist, Fred Eugene Baker the “Spookologist,” James B Watson, and Home Talent Concert Co. Notices mention Weller and Helen visiting in Akron, Rev Win Williams relocating to West Brookfield, Mrs Ella Garver visiting Dayton and Bucyrus, Bert Mowery and Margaret Bennett marriage at the Methodist parsonage Wooster, and a Foreign Missionary Society event. Congress well represented in Cleveland amid ball games.
Relatives report Edward Welsh of this city is dying in the Ohio soldiers home at Sandusky after months of poor health. The county local option election ballots and supplies were delivered to clerks and judges. A water pumping engine display at Wooster Hardware attracts attention as a simple noiseless device for pumping water, operable by anyone. Roy Rubeck faced a drunkenness charge, pled guilty before the mayor and paid a dollar fine plus costs. High school addition parts arrive and are being installed, including slate roofing and spouting. Franks barbershop installs new glass, replacing the broken pane from the earlier accident, seen as an improvement.
New Pittsburg October 5 A M Ritter and wife of Ashland were guests of Mr and Mrs Irvin Elbert one day last week Russell Rice attended the Shreve fair last Thursday Ross Owens and family of Creston spent several days with A A Zimmermann and wife. Wilford Kamp and wife were visitors at Shreve last Thursday. N H Weaver and wife left here last Sunday for Hayesville where they intend to spend a week before returning to their home at Fostoria. ScC Sidle and daughters Grace and Helen of Blackeyville were callers at H J Eberhart's Saturday afternoon. L Fortney and daughter Helen and Frank Rupert of Ashland spent Saturday night and Sunday here amongst relatives. Miss Martha Speck was on the sick list several days last week but is able to be out again. E Snader and family were the guests of Walter Major's at Excession last Sunday. Miss Flossie Barnhart spent Sunday in Ashland. W Priest and wife and Mr and Mrs Kauffman of Polk were the Sunday guests of Eli Finley. Eugene Lance is on the sick list but is improving. Mr and Mrs J B Wile of Ashland are visiting here for several days.
Telegram to the President notes Mrs Romans absence. Miss Florence Mc Reed returns from Oregon and Arizona. Miss Sarah EK Lehr of Wooster visited J B Barnard's. Krnbill seeks farm rental in Hardin Co. Mrs H A Overs offers millinery in George room near the meat market. Mrs McAnall and son Rovert of Berwick PA visit Will Frary. Leslie Frary and wife join Friday in Cleveland. Henry Overs and wife travel to Nova for anniversary of C M Conney. Harrison Armstrong and wife stop near Wooster on their way from Chatham. W B Luse and wife return from visit to Barberton and Rittman. Jerry Garness of Carey OH visits J W Overs. Rev. David Ecker ill. Mrs Weiser opens millinery in Fouch building. Eddie Wilford returns to Wooster to work for J R Gingery.
Mrs. Josephine Cope of West Larwill street and her mother Mrs. Josiah Lucas were involved in a noon fall resulting in a broken left wrist. Dr. H D Braiden attended as surgeon.
A small Baltimore and Ohio bridge north of Branstetter crossing burned Tuesday morning around 9 30. Firemen battled flames with chemical extinguishers as there was no water, aided by section men and Fred Zimmerman who rushed John Van Nest and extinguishers to the scene.
Miss Lorena Peppard of Akron and Mrs Putman and son of Brinkhaven visited Fredericksburg last Tuesday. Numerous locals attended dinners, fairs, and church events with guests from Wooster Applecreek Canton and Akron. The week featured church services, a WCTU meeting, and social calls, along with reports of sickness and travel.
Local residents discussed locating an automobile garage in the city this spring with two parties planning to pursue the venture next season. Observers noted concerns that the business might become overdone if too many garages appear.
The commissioners allowed a long list of bills Monday for public works and services. Items include road work in Chester and Salt Creek townships, bridge construction and planking, painting county buildings, ditch notices, and various supplies for offices. Notable payments include $3912 for planking in Salt Creek, $3000 for tax map correction, and $10190 for Infirmary Director salaries.
Dr Stevenson of Akron and Dr Hart of this city performed an eye operation on Miss Maud Smith after a dynamite cap explosion. The right eye was removed due to severe damage. the left eye may only distinguish light in a year or six, and reading ability would not return. The girl, though bright, faces a sightless future.
Mrs. Sarah Crater widow of Peter Crater died at 9 a m Monday at her Armstrong Station home from heart trouble after several weeks illness. She was nearly 81, born in Germany and came to this country as a child. A devoted Christian mother and German Lutheran, she leaves many children including John Crater of Denver and others in Armstrong Station, Congress, Ashland, and Wooster. The funeral is set for 10 a m Wednesday at the home.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their sympathy during bereavement. They appreciate the support and kindness shown in their time of loss.
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