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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1906
Page
4
Republican slate lists M. L. Suyser for Congress and F. B. Savers for circuit judge with A. P. Merewat for sheriff, JoHN Zimmerman for commissioner, W. G. Patterson as prosecutor and Irvin McClarran as infirmary director.
Summary of Smyser's congressional record praising aid to 500 veterans and families, securing 90000 for Newark post office and 25000 for Wooster Ohio experiment station, supporting railroad rate and pure food laws, advocate for worker protections and tariff policy, and backing Cumberland pike and good roads. Mentions alignment with Roosevelt and 9 million voters nationwide.
Indications point to Smyser as the likely victor backed by a Roosevelt aligned record opposing grafters and supporting lawfulness for trusts and combines. He is praised by Republicans and non partisans alike for representing protective measures, high wages for workers, good farm prices, and business prosperity as the campaign consolidates.
Five counties in Seventeenth district resist election changes and back Smyrer with $12 a ton for their bay, while Wooster depot faces unsold potatoes as car shortages persist. Potatoes bring 49 cents a cusher amid a huge crop. Voters are urged to keep conditions as they are and support Smyrer.
Ohio Democrat from New Philadelphia notes Dec 7, 1899 that Hon E S Souers retired as circuit judge yesterday and Judge Tudee Souers takes the bench today in Tuscarawas County.
The Democrat notes Soneia as a fine lawyer and able jurist and predicts he will be ballotled soon for a judgeship, suggesting a political cue from Senerath during the era.
A voter appeal urges Smyser and Merkle for sheriff and prosecutor roles. Patterson, Zimmerman, and McClarran are urged for office, with calls to run the county infirmary on a business basis and to elect qualified local figures to clean up Warpe county government.
The message complains of being too busy to talk about politics and warns that if the opposing candidate wins there will be time to discuss prices for produce. Mr Farmer is named in a teasing line about pay and value.
A fragment reveals a debate on corporal punishment with claims that some teachers justify thrashings as necessary to enforce obedience. The text cites a boy whipped at a Cleveland school and argues that a firm hand trains respect for authority, noting such practices exist elsewhere too.
The letter urges voters to elect W G Patterson as Wayne County prosecutor citing firm action and convictions, backs Irvin McClarran for infirmary director for strong leadership, and argues Smyser should win Wooster votes to secure a government building over Ashbrook.
Dispatches from Washington report frustration over half breeds in Cuba demanding government support. The era’s cartoons reflect tensions as President Roosevelt faces renewed criticism and threats to his standing.
West Salem and surrounding area report several health and travel updates. Oat miller BP Neal is off duty a week due to illness and Dr D Y Tarver remains at home for a few days. Willis G Patterson, Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney, visited town Tuesday to drum up support. Rev Whitbeck and wife stayed with their daughter Mrs Rev E L Smith. Rev V M Jeddis preached at the Mansfeld church. An addition is being built to a Sicton residence damaged by fire two weeks ago. Swan of Orrville visited his daughter Mrs Wisler on North Main Street. Mrs Mary Barch has been confined to bed for weeks but expected to improve. Mrs Lottie McCracken of Cleveland visited sister Mrs J D P Bueb. Mrs Norwa Warren stayed with Mrs J P Lemon. Dr R F Pettit and wife plan to move to Albuquerque for winter. Dr Pettit’s place will be occupied by Dr Pettit during absence, with Dr Meloney taking over Pettit’s office duties.
Large Sabbath school attendance grew with a special musical program. J F Barrett delivered an able address and Rev Johnson preached a sermon on the role and value of the Sunday school in church work. Rally day was celebrated locally.
Smithville notes invite Epworth leaguers to a corn social at I N Winters place to raise funds for their treasury. Various local movements and visits are listed including Rev Hunter moving here, hospital care for Mrs Speicher, and Romani encampment removal. Several residents over 80 are named, club activities mentioned, and John Eberly signs a five year concert company contract with Chicago Lyceum Bureau.
Communion service held with Rev. Bishop Martin leading. Local visits include John Muir at Cherry Corners and Alf Muir in Lodi. Sickness notes burden the community with Samuel Shoum improving under Dr. Raudebaugh and Mrs Clem Harmon ill. Arius Blake welcomed a son after years of marriage. Pennsylvanian visitors, corn husking, and apple butter making mark harvest days. Bad wind harmed cider and fruit yield. Byron McFadden nearly drawn into a thrashing accident. Wheat growth fair but nut crops failed to set due to light frost. overall farm conditions noted.
Golden Corners reports the death of George Ebie of Michigan killed by a train. Funeral services were held in Creston and burial followed at Creston cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family. James Clouse and family visited Applecreek. Clouse is Applecreek school superintendent and described as doing good work. Wesley Slaybaugh received a stock of goods and urges customers to trade. stock is ready for use. Mrs Lawrence Rile lost her driving horse last Thursday evening to colic.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and groups who assisted during the death and burial of W H Shoup husband and father. Thanks the Jr O U A M Daughters of America and M E choir of Jefferson and for floral tributes. Signed Mes W H Shoup and family.
The docket includes Jobs Bower versus H R Mowery in a water rights dispute heard by Judge Eason. Executors of William Nold seek partition and sale of half of Lot 45 in Wooster’s Germania block on South Market Street. Another partition action targets Jet No. 41 on the southeast public square.
Medina held an election Monday with 685 ballots cast. The dry party won by a majority of 97 and the village rang all the bells in celebration afterward.
Applecreek voters chose to stay dry winning by a 74 to 42 margin. The result keeps Applecreek among county towns that have prohibited alcohol sales. The election drew the largest turnout in years, with the village long without salons due to the dry status.
The Anders Gred family expresses sincere thanks for the sympathy, united attentions, and beautiful final tributes kindness shown during the death of their father Mrs. R. Es. Major and family.
Miss Susan Miller fell down stairs at her Jefferson home Sunday evening, breaking her left foot at the ankle. Doctors gave necessary medical attention.
A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Werren W. Gerderich followed their marriage trip, held Saturday night October 20 at the Miller residence of Mr and Mrs E Miller. The house featured pink white and green decor, a two course luncheon at 10, about thirty guests, and a floral wedding highlight.
Notice to Republicans in Plain township of a meeting at the township hall in Blackleyville Friday evening October 26. Member of the executive committee will be present. Signed committee.
The 20th Century Order of Sale Vent. & Heat Co on execution will offer at public vendue on the premises at J. W Lehr farm, Wayne County Ohio, on November 5, 1906 at 1 p.m. lands and tenements described, including farming equipment, livestock, crops, and two corn planters. Terms cash on day of sale. Armstrong Brown M Spooner, attorneys.
A letter filled feature extols Peruna as a cure reducing surgical needs for pelvis catarrh and related female troubles. It includes endorsements from Anna Munden of Arkansas and Caroline Kramer of Colorado praising relief, weight gain, and avoidance of ovaries removal, urging other women to try the remedy.
Witnesses present as the seal of the court is affixed in Wooster Ohio on the 20th day of Ostober 1904. The document bears the court seal and signature of the clerk.
Wooster markets report from the Wooster Stock Exchange shows Wheat December 784 May 7. Corn December 4244 May 4534. Oats December 3831 May 943% as received by wire today.
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