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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
5
The Republicans of this senatorial district will hold a convention in Mt. Vernon soon to nominate a candidate for senator. It is probable that Judge Spear of Mt. Gilead may be named.
Robert D Kneale of Bozeman and parabette V Barnes of Fredericksburg filing for license. K L Comstock of Ansonia and Beulah FP Zimmerman of Orrville filing for license.
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Although no authoritative news exists, it is stated a somewhat vague settlement of the case involving students mixed in commencement festivities at the opera house is imminent. One parent told a Republican reporter that he had heard the matter would come out all right, though no dates or specifics are given.
Inquiry at Wooster Preserving Works disclosed that pickles arrive in good shape despite drought. Tomatoes show excellent prospects with hundreds of bushels already received. If rain comes soon, yield should be fine. Farmers supplying crops report satisfaction and plan to increase plantings next spring.
The board in regular session approved extending veter manna to Subbia and University streets from Spink street. Supt Fisher to prepare cost estimates. Crissmore named inspector for Spink street work. board adjourned after a brief health session reviewing bill payments.
Lester Lasb secures a promising post in South Euclid for the coming year as a university student. Principal O J Fisher of Ansonia resigns to take a higher position at a high school in Ottawa. Superintendent H A Lind, class of 1900, will dedicate a new high school building at Lelpsie on September 10. The $70,000 structure will serve as the base for his work in this new field.
Chief Henry Leiner notes rising horse thefts in Medina County. County commissioners post a reward for arrests, joined by Elyria and other authorities, as officers urge swift action amid widespread theft reports.
Several papers in the vicinity including Wayne County Herald had suspended publication. This is not correct. the Herald was not issued last week due to office vacation. The Herald will appear as usual this week.
Stanley of Cleveland has been in town securing right of way consents for the Massillon Wooster Mansfield electric line. He returns home pleased with results, reporting about ninety percent consent from East and West Larwell and High streets, few refusals, and hope to secure remaining agreements soon. He expects to be back in a few days and remains confident the line will be built.
A big crowd attended the Morrland picnic area as Franklin Reds beat Gettgeys All Stars 22 to 19. Players Bert Lawrence Cliff Miller Milton Taggart and others headed to Indianapolis for Eighth Regiment camp. Franklin plans a Sept 5 game at Franklin grounds near Trinity Church against Applecreek at 2 pm.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont reports long use of Ir Kings New Life Pills with growing satisfaction. The product claims to ease stomach liver and bowels without fuss. Sold by S H Boyd Co drug store 20c. Also Preventics candy cold cure tablets dispensed by druggists claim to break colds in hours. No quinine no laxative no harsh effects. Box of 48 is 25c at Bixters Modern Pharmacy.
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Onions were a mighty good crop this year in the swamp area with an estimated total yield of 160000 bushels. The land produced an average of 609 bushels per acre.
The Republican noted that Harry Finley of Holmes county, a June university graduate, was badly injured threshing. His left arm was amputated at the wrist in a Millersburg hospital. Finley, aiming for the ministry, had bought an interest in the threshing outfit to fund seminary studies.
A new Postoffice Department order requires mutilated stamps to be withheld at local offices for two weeks then sent to dead letters if not reclaimed. It also allows individuals to perforate their own stamps with small tools to identify them, aiming to curb anonymous letters and private mail theft.
Miss Susan indly died at about age 60 at a nephew’s home in Shreve after long illness. Born August 2, 1834 in Chester township, Wayne county, she married B F Purdy August 28, 1858 and lived 55 years. She leaves a husband, daughter Ella Farmer, and siblings. Funeral at Nome on East South Street conducted by Rev C Johnston, with Methodist choir. Interment in Woodlaker cemetery relations listed. She was a devout Methodist, steadfast in faith, awaiting the resurrection and spoke of cherished memories of her early faith. Her pastor’s prayers accompanied her final moments.
A new crew on the Pennsylvania lines between Wooster and Alliance faced rough start. On the first trip a box car derailed at the yard east end, delaying service for hours before it was moved back. The present crew handles shifting and pickup duties between Wooster and Alliance, replacing the prior routine.
Council debates a big sewer project with a likely smaller sewer to begin at the next meeting. It is thought the long main sewer will not be built until the following year unless council changes its opinion.
Yormer Wayne Countian JV Keeler of West Salem received word last Thursday that Adam W Poe had died at the home of his daughter in Lakewood near Cleveland. Poe was the grandson of the famed Indian Hunter Adam Poe, who killed Chief Big Foot. The incident occurred in Wayne county about eighty years ago, and Poe had moved to Cleveland in 1843 engaging in mercantile business in what was then Brooklyn Later he moved to Tarber Town retiring from Ouslhoss five years ago.
West Salem at a farm machine incident left W. Aberr near West Salem squeezed by a wheel after falling from a cutting device. He regained his senses, started the horses, and returned home with one rib broken and another cracked, while Mr Morr did not notice the extent of his injuries.
The owner advertises a lost gold bracelet from a breeze chautauqua season and hopes The Republican can help restore the property. A call for reports of the missing item is issued, seeking witnesses or information leading to recovery.
A collage of brief newspaper comments on American politics and public figures. References include Boston Transcript humor about prison pie and airships, Washington Post praise and doubt about a rising woman, Chicago News on Indiana voters, St Louis and Milwaukee notes on Bryan, and other editorials.
A farmer from Berlin Center Ohio recalls severe stomach trouble with gas bloating heart palpitations and poor appetite. After trying numerous doctors he found relief taking Dr Williams Pink Pills, which led to complete recovery and improved vigor. The ad claims efficacy and offers free diet book and mail order details.
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