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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1905
Page
7
William Hawk and Hawk & Gearhart hardware firm of Overton filed for dissolution and a receiver through attorney Jobn Adair. They report assets around 12000 with debts near 10000 including 4000 due on promissory notes. firm claims insolvency and internal disagreement risk seizure by creditors. hearing set for Saturday on receivership.
The public shows interest in a heating gas question as reports say artificial gas will sell for 25 cents per thousand cubic feet. U S Geological data show natural gas averages 1120 BTU per cubic foot while coal gas averages 750 BTU, implying natural gas has 70 percent more heat. Natural gas costs 2.4 cents per thousand cubic feet, versus artificial gas at 25 cents, meaning the consumer gets about 970 more heat units for 3.5 cents more per thousand.
Joseph Hilty, a 65 year old widower and farmer three miles north of Smithville, died suddenly at his supper table on October 20 after returning from town with his wife and son. Death attributed to heart trouble. Survived by three children Mary Jubt Kobler Christ Hilty.
Capt E F Taggart did not travel to Columbus with his son Culver to seek custody. Mrs Taggart seeks appeal of the custody decree to the circuit court and asks for a bond set at 4000. Judge Eason fixed the bond. attorneys debated appeal rights and custody terms while the boy stays with his mother in Wooster. The bond was signed by Taggart and others, with further court action anticipated in February when the Circuit Court meets in Wooster.
About fifty members of the Howe and Foreign Missionary society from Cleveland gathered at the First Presbyterian church in Wooster. They discussed establishing a home for superannulated foreign missionaries, a new venture by the society, with the home planned to be located in Wooster.
Mt Eaton seeks capital and many enterprising men and women to create a ready profitable summer resort on the hills. The note asks why travel far when health and enjoyment await locally, inviting readers to prepare for summer’s rest amid cherry blossoms roses pears and mulberries.
An antique advert claims sore mouth or throat can rapidly improve with Tonsil ine, touting it as the sole remedy for dangers like croup and diphtheria. The Canton Ohio company markets bottles at 25 and 50 cents, urging readiness at home.
Electric cars leave Wooster hourly from early morning to evening for Preston Seville Chippewa Lake Beres and Sanite age Cleveland. Cleveland limited runs at 7:15 am and 3:15 pm with direct connections to Linwood Springs Elgris North Amherst Lorain Grafton Oberlin Wellington Berlin Heights Norwalk. Creighton fourly departs 6:45 am to 10:45 pm for Wooster. Wooster Limited at 11:35 am and 4:50 pm. Cars serve public square and Cleveland for Wooster.
Social notes from Wooster report weddings at North Buckeye Street and Fredericksburg with Rev DuBois and Rev Haishorr officiating. The Century Club met with Prof Williams, a Nutation Bank history paper read by W Kean, then general discussion. Other items include a Presbyterian wedding, Tucker Society outings, Shreve High School visitors to the Experiment Station, Wayne Township Housekeepers Club plans, and a large family reunion of eight veterans’ families with a substantial dinner and reminiscences.
Judge Eason ruled on Saturday to set aside the marriage of Charles Hoff and Ella, filed by Fritz & Hart. The suit claimed Ella was an imbecile when the license was issued, and the court declared the marriage invalid.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a patient’s fearsome cough and trial of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The writer claims immediate relief and cure, with scattered lines referencing Simmons of Casey and a disrupted rest.
The local Republican committee expects Governor Myron T Herrick to attend a rally. Aimed for a strong turnout, the event was planned as a night meeting on Friday November 3, with travel afterward to Mediaon and other destinations.
Judge Maswellis will preside all week with hearings in Coshocton and Holmes counties. Petit juries may be drawn by mid November as cases are scheduled in both counties. Wednesday Oct 4 Sanders v Sanders Estate of Rudolph Surton Oct 20 Conod v Pope et al Friday Oct 27 Mann Lehwan v West Lebanon Coal Co Budd v West Lebanon Coal Co Spyder v West Lebanon Coal Co Saturday Oct 28 Critchfield ad v The Sard & Praaser Coal Co
Zanesville editor Ad Silserman and owner of a Sunday paper was indicted for libel against ex county commissioner Harry L Greiner. A commission of five attorneys was appointed to decide if contempt proceedings should arise over a cartoon and claims of bribery tied to a grand jury.
A derailment near Jakegain Thursday injured several aboard the Cleveland Southwestern Limited. Motorman Manges applied brakes to reduce impact after a sharp curve caused a collision with another car. Mrs Rowe suffered a broken rib and multiple bruises, taken to Arcade Hotel for care. Passengers from Cleveland and Wooster, including John McSweeney and Frank Boigegrain, were among those affected. The limited car was damaged but remained on rails. Manges was praised for bravery.
A proposed merger between Cleveland and Soud western electric lines aims to form the Lake Shore system. The plan, lacking a final securit exchanges, would eliminate competition and could centralize power and traffic, potentially creating a single service for Lorain and other areas.
Aaron Heiner guardian of Carolhfe Witty sues Fred Kauffman et al over notes totaling 2740.46 secured by real estate in Orrville. Cora M Dugan of Orrville petitions for divorce from Wesley J Dugan on desertion grounds. William Hill of Reprotic county sues T B Lecky claiming two dogs sold as bloodhounds were worthless, seeks 150 in damages. W G Pattereen attorney for plaintiff.
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