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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary notice describes children's garments and styles, noting simple trims and durable fabrics. Mentions flannel blue and red braids, a Peter Sompson Goat suit in kersey cloth with blue color, button embellishments, and a medalion embroidery, praised as nobby and sensible.
The board of rad arranged a payment plan for Wooser half of subscriptions due September. Funds can be paid at Wooster National Weyne County National or Shupe & Co Bank. Citizens who contributed are urged to fulfill their part promptly and ensure the contract is carried out faithfully.
At the home of William A Moore on South Bever street a noon wedding took place Tuesday Sept 2. Miss Lulu Broore daughter of the couple and Mr John McTammany of Akron were married by Elder J Eakin of the Church of God. Only immediate relatives attended and an elegant dinner followed before the couple departed for Akron to reside.
Applecreek opens with instructors Profs. Wiles and McCullough and Miss Anna Bott. city notes house additions by Mrs. Moore and Mr. Wolgamot, new dwelling by Martin Numbers, and a family vacation in Homer City. visits and travel among residents, and a Correspondents' picnic at Wonderland Saturday.
Obituary notes report multiple deaths: an elderly man from Shreve with brain congestion after a head injury suffered a week earlier. William Parsons of West Salem died after a long illness aged 78. Daniel Winer aged 84 died near Jefferson after prolonged illness. Funerals and interments held in Wooster and Applecreek.
The Young and Heffelfinger families held their annual reunion at Odes lake on August 28 with races won by Mabel Russell Wooster Flossie Fry Walhonding Geo A Russell Wooster Cora Schott Milleraburg and Margaret We Cedonville The oldest man was Michael Heffelfinger and the oldest lady Mrs Barney Young About 125 relatives shared a dinner and agreed to meet again the last Thursday in August 1903 The Wooster Alumnae Kappa Kappa Alumma will meet at Miss Cora Hoelzel on Thursday at 7 The first open session of Wooster Council No 196 United Commercial Travelers Saturday evening featured 50 attendees fine Bricker orchestra a social supper and speeches led by toastmaster J R Himmelhban The wedding of Dr AB Howard Cleveland and Miss Madge Armor Wooster will take place Thursday at Dr and Mrs JH Brown Dr Crawford hosts a dinner tonight at the Hollenden Cleveland for bachelor friends
The Progressive Farmers club held a large social meeting at the Misses Stitt home south of Wooster on the 2kth inst with forty guests, lengthy dining tables, and music. Speakers described travels in fifteen states, across Montana, and the Columbia River scenes. Mrs. R J Smith, delegate to the International Sabbath School convention in Denver, gave a report. The president fined any speaker during the afternoon as it was a ladies meeting. Next gathering set for Sept 23 at 10 Bere-Ing1.
Reuben Beery, a farmer near Rittman, deserted his family and went to Oklahoma prompting concerns about his mind. He later returned and is under a doctor’s care. A Salt Works report notes 17 cars of salt were loaded in one day, the latest record, with ongoing loading around 10 cars daily. Henry Long family welcomed a baby boy. The town’s primary school resumes with Miss Teeple starting her second year.
Sept 1 letter from Mayville describes a large yellowish red ophidian seen by Chas Bett and Ernest Tracy in timberland near Bear Hollow. The snake, 15 to 20 feet long and as thick as a bicycle tire, hid in a crevice after a brief sighting. a hunt is planned. Also noted: Worth Harold’s barn struck by lightning, consuming crop, dog, calf. insured for 1000 dollars.
A severe drought left fields dry and hard, slowing plowing and harvest. A patrons of industry picnic drew praise for entertainment by Lake and Sherman Mumper, while a barn on List's farm burned at 4 p.m. with 1,700 barn value and 800 contents insured by Washington Township Fire and Lightning.
Mrs Ida Hartman wife of Warren Hartman of Wooster instructs attorneys to file for divorce and child custody alleging neglect and cruelty. She seeks an injunction to keep him from interfering with custody as the long troubled marriage ends in a sensational petition. Hartman, once viewed unfavorably by her parents, was known as the son of a minister.
Coal dealers in Wooster report another advance with Regular Mass ion coal rising to 65 dollars per ton and later to 75 dollars, as mines costs climb. They cite mine raises and strong demand due to a strike, while Mayor Smith warns prices may reach four dollars by year end. Other coal grades follow Massillon price trends.
The Salvation Army invites gifts for its harvest festival from Sept. 18 to 16, welcoming any usable items including produce, manufactured goods, furniture, clothing, bread and crackers, tea and coffee, canned goods, books, jewelry, and tools. The army notes its vast operations and needs, including corps, social relief, shelters, depots, and annual spending to aid the worthy poor.
Sept 1 storm drenched Tar Berrachan with sudden floods filling cellars and sweeping property. A barn on the Casper Swarts farm burned after being struck by lightning, destroying hay and farming tools. Nearby residents and visitors, including Christ Morter, Wayne Allaman and Miss Mary Howser, move about town as relief and recovery begin.
Sept 20 Plain Township recap highlights the 26th annual Sunday school picnic drawing strong turnout. Rev Zook to lecture A Night in Palestine at Oak Chapel. Geo McClare and relatives noted. Rev Henderton farewells, Obituary for Dani Hiner Sr. follow. Mrs Ruodiah Wike visits Toledo, then returns home.
August rainfall and village life coverage. Local events include the baby show and correspondents picnic at Wooster Dr, and notes on residents Morgan, Musser, Peters, Funk, Blattenberg, Mackey, and others visiting or moving. Health and church activities appear, with multiple social visits and a funeral. Weather details report light to moderate rain and temperatures around mid seventies.
Fredericksburg report notes the death of Mrs. Cool Snyder, a blind resident, who fell down stairs at her daughter’s home west of town. The body was found by Mrs. Crile, the incident occurred as a family absence left the home unattended, and the deceased was about seventy with a bruise under the jaw. Heavily local social notices follow, detailing visits, schooling, and gatherings among Armstrong relatives and townsfolk.
A testimony from Mrs Ella Chapin of Clareant New Brunswick credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing her anemia and restoreing strength after a year of decline. The advertisement claims the remedy improves blood, appetite, energy, and addresses pallid complexions with progressive dosing. It promotes the pills as a universal cure available from druggists or William’s Medicine Co Schenectady NY at fifty cents a box.
For sale by all druggists.
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