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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

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Pastor Symons Released From Wooster Episcopal Church

Rev Gilbert Symons chosen pastor of the Episcopal church in this city will not occupy the pulpit here. He was released and will remain in Youngstown where he already serves. The bishop had notified the congregation of his coming, but objections arose to leaving Youngstown. Symons bought a property there to increase his work and asked the vestry to release him. He was released Sunday evening after discussion.

Gilbert Symons Episcopal Church Symons Youngstown Kenyon Wooster Europe Rev Rev. Symons

Died After Much Suffering Mrs Caroline Horner

Mrs Caroline Horner wife of Samuel Horner janitor of the Church of God died at 9 a m Monday at the church home after months of stomach illness She was 62 and survived by Mr Horner and two daughters She was a Bethschurch member Funeral services will be at the Church of God at 2 p m Wednesday Interment in Wooster cemetery

Caroline Horner Samuel Horner Church of God Bethscchurch Wooster Cemetery

Girl Will Recover After Dynamite Cartridge Blast

Miss Maud Smith recovered from severe injuries after a dynamite cartridge exploded. Doctors Graven and Yates cautioned about blood poisoning or lockjaw but expected a full recovery with swelling delaying the other eye’s prognosis. The accident occurred when teen twins handled dangerous cartridges meant for stump blasting. officers collected remaining fragments to prevent further harm.

Maud Smith Graven and Yates

Mew Restaurant Opens at New Palace Restaurant

A new dining venue named Palace Restaurant opened Saturday, offering attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. The venue aims to attract patrons seeking quality meals and a pleasant dining experience.

Behoteguy at Home Reported In Morning Letter

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Prot. Henrl G Behotegu and a morning letter from Naye York. Some garbled timing hints end of the week. No clear events or dates are readable. content largely unclear.

York Ted Tore

Rare Revolutionary flag and 1812 epaulette shown by Prof Lehr

Prof H S Lehr founder of Ohio Normal University Ada displayed two relics on Monday before taking them to Ada. The flag bears thirteen stars and shows bullet holes from Revolutionary battles. The other item is a captain's epaulette worn by Lehr's grandfather George W Lehr, with his grave in Lehman Cemetery. The artifacts, once owned by a Chester Township brother, were valued at no less than $500 by Lehr.

H S Lerr Ohio Normal University Ada the University Prof. Lerr Géorge W. Lerr Lehman “Emetery Chester Township Lehr

Beloved Mother Dies At 62 Mrs Margaret Aitkenhead

Mrs Margaret Aitkenhead aged 62 died Sunday at Wooster Hospital after a lingering illness. Widow of John Aitkenhead she is survived by son John of Killbuck and daughter Elizabeth of Wooster. Born Wick Scotland she moved to America ten years ago. A member of United Presbyterian Church she was a devout Christian mother. Funeral from King home High Street at 2 pm Tuesday with burial in Innocater cemetery.

Margaret Aitkenhead Sundey Attornees Wooster Hospital John Aitkenhead Killbuck, O Elizabeth Aitkenhead Wooster Aitkenhead Wick Scotland America United Presbyterian Church Old King High Street

Democrats Launch Opening Campaign in Mansfield

A letter to Democratic Executive and Central committeemen invites Wayne County members to attend the Ohio Democratic Campaign Opening in Mansfield on Saturday afternoon and evening September 26. A Wayne County delegation will travel by Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad on train No 41 arriving Wooster at 10 36 p m with a band. Organizers urge attendance to boost crowd, with state and national speakers expected and strong Bryan Harmon enthusiasm in the crowd.

Ohio Mansfield Wayne County Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Wooster Old Town Bryan Harmon

Bills Allowed by Commissioners Across Departments

The commissioners approved payments to multiple suppliers and staff, including Ruggles Gale Co. for probate office supplies, Central Construction Co. for steel rail abutment Franklin T., D. E. Martin for arch culvert repairs Sugarreek T., Brady Irig for infirmary director services, M. W. & O. Tel. Co. for telephone rent, Ed. Kruger for courthouse supplies, J. E. Barnard for bridge material, Philip Markley for hill work, E. S. Casper for probate court room repairs, R. W. Spencer for bridge film, Wooster Electric Co. for jail and courthouse lighting, Wesley Weimer for bridge work, M. F. McKelvey for bridge planks, H. M. Knoff as ditch engineer, Anton Paridon erecting temporary bridge, Geo Hauenstein for Wayne Township road work, Sandard Pine Co. for Clinton culvert, and Elliot Fisher Co. for recorder's office typewriter repairs.

Ruggles Gale Co Central Construction Co Franklin T Clinton—t Elliot Fisher Co Recorder's Office

Fragmented OCR note about election candidates

Incomplete text mentions candidates and voting context with garbled phrasing. No clear names, places, dates, or actions can be determined from the readable fragments.

Wet and Dry Election Set for Wayne County Early October

Wayne County to hold a wet and dry election early next month with petitions due by next week. By Tuesday most township petitions were in, except Plain, Wayne, and Salt Creek. Signatures range 60 to 95 percent. Chippewa falls below 60 due to a large foreign element. Petitions circulated in Wooster. if filed by Monday, election must occur by October 4 and date is set by county commissioners.

Wayne County Plain Wayne Salt Creek Chippewa Doylestown Wooster

Wooster Fair Race Card Shows Mixed Generosity and Local Entries

The Wooster fair race program for Thursday and Friday features several pace and trot events with purses from 150 to 300 dollars. Entries include Nimrod, Kansas Bo, Madge L, Lilly Osbr, Nimrod M, Axtellion, and Balder among others, with drivers and owners based in Wooster Millersburg Creston and nearby towns. The card notes modest starter fields but sufficient entries per event to ensure racing action.

Nimrod San Mateo Wm Armstrong Wooster Minor Bell Mon Bells C. F. White Jay Earl Bik Jay McGregor H E. Ports Dolly Winthrope B m J. J. Randebine W. L. DeArnet Dalton Song Bird Cuckoo Ed Boles Millersburg Ohio Axtelsion McCacjin Brothers Kansas Otto W. Chas Sigrist Wilmot Miss Fulton Emerson King W. H. Peters Creston Joe Honta Franks Shaw Tuscarawas Hal Onward Aclonward C Crane Medina Cresco Crescius, Jr H Close R. Intime John Lemon Mamie Dodd Gr m Hal Brown E Stone Black Mowery Chas. Peters Madge L Bhlyria Ed Uhl Lilly Osbr Emerson Prince E. Stone Nimrod M Wm. Armstrong Axtellion Woodland Bay Walters Dover Green Pace R. Ontime Otto Dillard Chas

Special Piano Sale Continues This Week

Special piano sale conducted by R. S. Appleman continues this week with big discounts and selections. Customers are invited to browse the showroom for a range of uprights and grands, with expert staff available to assist and finalize purchases.

Bigs R. S. Appleman Gdirinn

New Fire Escape Demands For City School House

The state inspector of buildings will require three new schoolhouse changes before opening next Monday. Plans should have been submitted earlier. exits to first floor rooms must prevent crowding with second floor corridors. Similar upgrades will follow in other ward buildings to satisfy the inspector. Mayor Van Nest says openings hinge on fire escapes and exits being completed before furnaces are lit.

State Ta Se Cor van Nest

Ministers Association Elects Officers After Vacation

The Ministers' Association met Monday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. The president is first-weating after Vacation, Dr H. D. Allen was chosen vice president, and Dr C Johnston elected secretary and treasurer. A discussion addressed securing an evangelist for union meetings this fall or winter, with a committee appointed to plan future ministers' meetings.

Eylaittell H. D. Allen C . Johnston

Runaway horse held by Wooster women on Columbus Ave

A runaway horse owned by Charles Ports of Shreve broke loose on South Street and dashed toward Columbus Avenue Tuesday morning. Mrs. C. A. Shamp and Mrs. Henry Walters sprang into the street, grabbed the bridle, and the frightened animal fell, suffering a bad flesh wound with no other damage. The quick, brave actions prevented a serious accident.

Special Train For Wayne County Fair

A special B and O Railway train runs Thursday for the Wayne County Fair. It leaves Lodi at 7 a.m. picks up passengers from the north in the city, goes to Millersburg and returns from Millersburg at 9 a.m. The southbound return leaves Wooster at 8 p.m. for Lodi at 11 p.m. A northbound train operates at 5 30 a.m.

Baltimore and Ohio Railway Wayne County Fair Lod Millersburg Wooster Lodi

Mrs Martha Cunningham Breaks Shoulder in Fall

Mrs Cunningham suffered a broken shoulder after a fall on East Bowman Street a few days ago. She is listed as resting as could be expected following the mishap.

Martha Cunningham Bowman Street Cunningham Eny

Survivors Gather for Feunton Visit From Old 16th Ohio Infantry

A group of survivors from the old 16th regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry are already in town for the Feunton event on Wednesday and Thursday.

16Th- Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Schools delay opening as fire escapes held up

The Board of Education decided to delay reopening until Monday September 1dth due to failure to install required fire escapes. State inspector and architect will visit Thursday to approve plans for a new school building. State-wide delays loom if fire safety measures or plans are not approved.

Board of Education Nstate

Advertised Letter List No 36 for Wooster Post Office

The following letters remained uncalled for in the Wooster post office as of September 7: Gentlemen David Green, G W Obenour, Ernest Patterson, J E McPherson, Ben Reet and Mrs Ben Reet. Also listed are Mrs Maggie Gunningham, Mrs W Donahue, Mrs Style and Mrs Elmira Thomson.

Wooster David Green G W. Obenour Ernest Patterson J.E. McPherson Ben Reet Maggie “Gunningham W. Donahue Style Elmira Thomson

Death of Invalid Mrs Myron Roberts near Shreve

Mrs Myron Roberts died at her home south of Shreve on Monday after a long illness. She was about forty years old and had been an invalid for many years.

Myron Roberts Shreve Roberts

Professor Dickason Declines MT Ant on College Presidency

Prof J H Dickason received another call to serve as president but declined. The Mt Anton College vacancy prompted the inquiry while Alliance heads resigned for other work. A Pittsburg, Pa appeal offered teaching posts paying up to 800 to 1600 dollars annually.

J. H. Dickason MT. Anton College Alliance Dickason Pittsburg

Remains At Rest Funeral for Mrs Nachtrieb

The funeral of Mrs. M S Nachtrieb was held Monday afternoon from her Beall avenue home. Rev H D Stauffer conducted the service. Pallbearers were John McYweeney Phil Horn George J Schwartz Capt W O Boothe J B Milier and C O Steinmetz. Interment followed at Westminster Cemetery.

M S. Nachtrieb Beall Avenue H. D. Stauffer D. D St. James Parish Medina John Mc Yweeney Phil Horn George J. Schwartz Capt W. O. Boothe J. B. Milier C. O Steinmetz Wecestersametery

Well Known Man Cyrus Ewing Dies at Creston

Cyrus Ewing of the Creston area died suddenly at his home Monday morning at 9 o clock from heart failure. He was over 76, a veteran and owner of town and country property near Creston. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon with burial at Jackson.

Cyrus Ewing Creston Ewing Jeckson Ewingo

Milton man sues Erie Railway for damages over flooded land

Abraham fehblman of Milton township files a damages suit seeking $1000 from Erie Railways Company for a ditch on the railway causing flooding on his land. The action implicates property harm and seeks monetary relief.

Abraham—fehblman Milton Township Erie Railways

Demorragrat Mule Seeks Financial Fodder Like Elephant

A Washington Star item notes a Demorratt mule in need of funds, paralleling demand for financial support seen by the elephant. The quirky comparison highlights fundraising pressures facing political mascots and their teams amid rising costs.

Washington Star

Hay fever described as vegetable irritation and variable cure

The writing explains hay fever as irritation from vegetal emanations, with hay and ragweed named as possible culprits. It notes the disease is capricious, with treatments that help some patients but fail others, and criticizes the unreliability of medicines.

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