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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
6
A scanned Ohio legislative record outlines proposed constitutional amendments related to bill passage timing and general assembly sessions. It details sections renumbering, reading rules, governor veto processes, and the scheduling of elections for amendments with signatures confirming secretary of state authentication.
Frank Metz of Etna Pennsylvania died suddenly in Wooster hospital after a weeklong visit to the city. He suffered a severe indigestion episode Friday night and declined rapidly, with his brother and Drs. Warren and Ryall attending. Metz had operated a drugstore in Etna for over 25 years and is survived by his wife two sons a daughter his mother two brothers and several sisters.
The junior class at the public high school will graduate as planned this year while those involved in the disruption plot face punishment. the board says the guilty parties will retake the junior year, though their identities remain undisclosed until school opens.
A telegram to Grant Taggart of West Liberty announced his nephew Grant Etter death in Chicago. Etter, about 23, son of Frank and Sadie, became a cripple from fever in childhood and lived here before moving to Chicago with his brother James providing a home. Citizens had previously funded a wheeled vehicle for him and local helpers kept his bicycle repaired.
At the closing session of the Seachers institute on Friday officers were elected unanimously President A H Etling Orrville Vice president Roy Smith Jackson secretary Ada Cully Dalton and member executive committee C L Baumgardner Sterling.
Dr H N Mateer reports the President underwent the radical cure operation for hernia Monday at a Chicago hospital performed by Dr Alexander Hugh Ferguson, the originator of the procedure. Mateer says the patient is out of danger and in fine spirits after returning from Chicago Saturday morning.
New pensions granted by J F Van Nest Sons pension attorneys list Agnes M McClelland of Beaver Pennsylvania widow of Joseph C McClelland Co I 20th Iowa Vol Inf $12 monthly from May 2 1903 Solomon Rickabaugh Wooster Ohio Co 176th Ohio Vol Inf $14 monthly from March 4 1908 Nancy J Yarnell Wooster widow of Cyrus Yarnel 166th Ohio Vol Inf $12 monthly from May 14 1908 Wooster widow of foray Co A lston Vol Cav $12 monthly from April 24 1908
Card of Thanks for the many kindnesses shown during the death and burial of our dear husband and father. We assure all of our kind neighbors and friends of our deep gratitude and appreciation.
Vida B Appleman aged 22 eldest daughter of M H Appleman of South Urant Street died Friday after months with acute tuberculosis. Born in Orrville she spent most of her life in the county. A Methodist, she died ready to meet the Master. Funeral from the home Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Worcester cemetery.
The annual Wayne County Agricultural Society exhibition at Worcester runs Sept 1 WW and 1 this year promising the state s biggest county fair with more racing than ever Isinger showing in several buildings and a special altrulum announced Two world renowned celebrities will perform hourly exhibitions and the American Stock Company will present a different draw at the Opera House each night during the week
Edward Westover auditor of Ashland County died suddenly on Wednesday after a period of illness. He had been considered convalescent before his death, a loss deeply felt in Ashland.
August summaries note Farmere near completion of fall plowing and visits by Grow and wife at Maysville. Miss Etta Meler visits her brother in Wooster. Painters Bert Lawrence and John Yoder work for Glenn Barnes. Mr McCarron of Canton visits Abbott and Mrs Lawrence. Moreland Methodist church to hold annual picnic August 29. Franklin Baseball Club beat Applecreek 5 to 1 on August 24. Batteries Franklin Keister Barnes Applecreek Keinhart Lauvain. Franklin Reds to play Wooster at Moreland picnic Saturday August 29. Game called at 2 oclock.
Fragmentary passage notes gradual loss of appetite as one of the first indications of the system running down. It references Hood's Step, a remedy claimed to address this decline, though the text is incomplete and lacks full context or corroborating details.
Through the Landes agency the property known as the McWillings residence was sold on Saturday. Extensive improvements will be made on this place at once.
A brief memorial note expresses thanks and remembrance for a Belén daughter. The message emphasizes gratitude and enduring affection, reflecting family sentiment and close bonds.
A fragmented clipping notes the absence of serious injuries among airship travelers, contrasting airships with wagons. It mentions a New Mexico marriage of Johnbie Tosh and Jennie Dern days earlier. The text also cites a satirical line about Indiana judges and dress codes, reflecting editor humor.
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