This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
4
Congress M L Suyser Circuit Judge FE S Savers Sheriff A P Marker Commissioner JoHNnN ZIMMERMAN Prosecutor W G Patrinson Infirmary Director Trvin McCLarran are listed among regional government offices and postings detailing public service roles and titles for a civic directory.
The piece argues all Republican candidates should win in Wayne County. It questions Democratic contenders and incumbents Protector Carlin and Irvin McClarran. It endorses Capt. Merkle for sheriff and John Zimmerman for commissioner, stressing continued oversight of bridge projects under Harrison’s term and urging a full ticket victory.
Judge Irvine lauds Smyser as strongest to deliver for the district in years, urging support as a Roosevelt ally. Newark American Tribune argues Ashbrook would oppose the president’s policies, while Smyser pledges to uphold constituents' pledges and stand firm on the administration’s program. The piece also touches on local language notes and rumors about Nelson.
Fragmentary text references Kaiser, Nicholas, whiskey, Kentucky brands, ships, and Standard Oil with garbled spelling and numbers. Unable to extract a coherent news event or clear entities beyond scattered references to persons, places, and a company.
The column riffs on innocence as bystanders, a strong navy urge, and who may step into power after the convention. It notes high tooth pulling costs for Rockefeller and hints at Richard Croker aiding Bryan while remaining at Wantage. It also critiques the Pennsylvania railroad for risky two cent fare tactics.
In a mocking scene, Cuban head officials appear to suppress the uprising while relaxing in hammocks, signaling a clash between decisive action and idle posture amidst unrest.
A London street fine of forty shillings for discarding a banana peel is cited, yet the speaker notes difficulties in spelling in Carnegie style and acknowledges hesitation before slipping on a peel in public spaces.
W. R. Hearst denies being a radical and insists he is a newspaper man. He is described as a screecher by his critics, with sensational headlines used to push his views.
The passage notes that Theodore Roosevelt does not seem troubled about what to do with former presidents, suggesting a calm or dismissive stance on the issue. No further details are provided in the fragment.
A garbled column notes conflicts and opinions about Birmingham and Wooster teams, Cuban affairs, Cleveland, Bryan welcome, fishing season, Walter Wellman, coal rates, Rockefeller, Russia, football, Daylon, September, and Methodist ministers. The text reads as a stream of loosely related items with few clear facts or events.
A funeral was held in Dalton for the four year old son of B B Baughman and wife of Canton after he died from burns suffered when he got hold of gasoline near a fire. The mother, daughter of Dr D Y Roebuck, had been burning stepapers as neighbors gathered. A neighbor extinguished the flames by wrapping a wet dress around the child as he screamed. The parents are overcome by grief.
Rev E V DuBois leaves Wooster after two years to take the pastorate at Sandusky. Rev C F Johnson is appointed to Wooster, coming from Sandusky after four years there. Johnson will preach his initiatory sermon next Sunday. Bishop McDowell made the appointments at Oberlin.
Walton descendants gathered Saturday at Samuel Davidson’s home three miles north of Wooster to elect officers for the year. Prof. Myers of Reedsburg was chosen president, Mrs. Helen Davidson secretary, and Frank Traster treasurer. Next meeting set for Chippewa Lake on the second Saturday in September 1907. About 180 attendees marked a larger turnout than previous reunions. two children of Boaz Walton remain, Henry of Battle Creek aged 84 and Charity E. Webner of Smithville aged 74. A fine braised reunion dinner was served. several relatives could not attend.
Lattasburg residents and workers are cited with building activity in Plain township and Mt Eaton school, along with family reunions and travel to Niagara Falls and Toronto expo. Dr Charles Garver visits, Sheriff Garver departs for home in Lurain, Amos Grose and David Hobehshil attend the U B church conference in Massillon.
Sterling reports tobacco harvest ongoing corn ripening. U S conference at Massillon selected Rev Derr for Sterling changes next year. Rev Kosht retired. Citizens witnessed tearing down of the Glass works landmark. Seven charges placed in pillars. building melted back to earth. Sterling schools opened with G N Baumgardner superintendent and staff. C W Hoover attended Republican State convention as delegate. Mennonite church work advancing with tent dedication Sept 23 by Rev Clever.
A garbled fragment from a historical notice or obituary references a person named Girard and a quoted line about suffering and night torments. The readable pieces point to a brief memorial or tribute item, with limited legible names and phrases. The exact event, date, and full context remain unclear from the fragment.
Advertising for the National Biscuit Company drives large newspaper buys and town demonstrations. In Wooster the display team spent nearly $600 over three days, with similar outlays elsewhere. The Armory event even noted waitresses donating their paid time to the Methodist Ladies Aid, funds later given to Mrs. C. C. Adame.
New mileage books priced at 20 dollars go on sale Monday morning. They cover two railroads and two steamer lines with unlimited period of use, usable by one or several holders. First entry into Central Passenger Association territory, enabling Pittsburg to Buffalo routes via Youngstown and Acbtabula, at 2 cents per mile across a broad Northeastern region.
Burbank notes reveal John Dougle brought in Labor Day game found along his mail route. Clergy members Rev. Wafnéry and Rev. Metsker attend conferences. Sherrick couple visiting Tiffin. Geo Shreftler gravely ill at son’s home. Lt. George at state fair in Columbus. Chas Kratzer and wife return from Polk where Mrs. Kratzer’s mother is ill. Clyde Shaffer ill with typhoid but improving. R. M. Dennis builds a five room house on West Middle Street. Joe Miller’s store building near completion under contractor A. 4, Eby. LOTM picnickers at Chippewa Lake. Medina fair attendance noted. Banader & Homan bail is near Erie depot. McDonnell from Homer visiting. Uncle Tous Cabin in town with crowd. Chas VanNover attending UB conference at Massillon as delegate from Burbank circuit. Mrs Kratzer’s mother Mrs. Cast is dead. funeral today in Burbank.
In Madisonburg on September 12 the favorable weather spurs extensive digging and marketing of thousands of bushels of fine potatoes. Local residents report light seedings this week while families like Mrs L J Matthey recover from illness. Attendees at the state fair include Mart Hoffman, Jacob Matz and families, with Mrs Jennie Lehr and others visiting. Mrs Ira Johnson and daughter plan to exhibit a new hopping machine from Mr Moock of North Lawrence at the fair.
Milton Wayne Lance 63, a former Wayne county resident, died at his Akron home Sunday of creeping paralysis. Known across Wayne county for years in Creston and Sterling, he once ran a hotel at Sterling. He was brother to Mrs. M. A. Luce and Mrs. Ilow Sullivan of Wooster.
The September term of Wayne County Court of Common Pleas opened with Judge Samuel B. Eason presiding. Five jurors were excused for inability to serve, while Jacob Miller was named foreman and Samuel Horner bailiff. Indictments reportedly include murder charges against Everhard White and Miller for the killing of Thomas Doe, with further witnesses examined in the Knueffer case. The panel is expected to work quickly, with adjournment unlikely before Thursday.
The obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Peter Zell at 78 near Smithville after a long illness with a funeral planned for Thursday at 2 p m She is survived by husband Mr Zell and three children Robert Zell of Smithville Mrs Edward Brown of Apple Creek and Mrs Benjamin Dressler of Shreve Other notices cover Mina Fanny Nelson of Wooster University cremation in Auburn N Y funeral in Berea for a former Shreve resident H L Loomis who died at a sister's in Nashville Holmes County with five sons and loss of Mrs Jacob Weideman 71 of Creston after a lung disease and cancer Capt A L Van0 vwad West Salem veteran and Oddfellow died Saturday with a large I O O F funeral attended in full.
Michael Hofacre and Olive Dirck of Wooster. Minnie Meckvaine of Creston. Fred F Sprang and Grace Hauntar of Shreve. Gilbert M Lemon and Jla Verna Davis of Wooster. Charles F Hartzler and Zelia M Fever of Weilersville. Edgar V DuBois and Gertrude Plank of Wooster.
Judge Sir Eason heard Tuesday afternoon arguments on the petition in error in the case against Howard Happer and Daniel Quigley, convicted in probate court for selling liquor in Wooster under the local option law. Arguments to be concluded Thursday with A. D. Metz and T. B. Keeler for the defendants and Capt. J. B. Taylor and Mahlon Rouch for the state.
Renowned doctors advocate Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal diseases. Endorsed ingredients include Black Cherry bark and Golden Seal, with glycerine as a safe carrier. Bottle wrappers claim formula transparency and no harmful agents, offering free extracts booklet by mail in New York.
The market wire reports prices for Wheat December 71 and May 6, Corn December 42343 May 4234, Oats December 3134 May 885. Produce items listed include butter 16c per lb eggs 8c per lb chickens 6c to 8c, and grain prices for flour rye oats corn barley timothy seed clover seed hay salt bran middlings wool and other commodities with typical ranges.
Prices listed for cattle sheep and hogs across Cleveland East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati and New York, with ranges for steers cows heifers bulls and stockers, plus calves and lambs. Includes no clear single event but provides price bands and commodity categories.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.