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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1905
Page
4
The Wayne county Republicans are urged to join the political effort for the county ticket. The piece praises the party's outlook after last fall’s victory and criticizes Democratic opposition. It suggests Republicans rally friends to back the county slate and notes a broader comment about travel from Japan.
The text laments Atlanta mayors and water supply risks while mocking Taft and Taft era policy. It notes Filipino independence sentiment and questions Judge Parker's income and residency implications, reflecting dated political gossip and misreadings.
At Saturday afternoon session a Republican executive commented that A W Metcalf of Franklin Township is the party’s choice for county representative.
A general fever about northward expeditions grips readers though actual activity remains thousands of miles from the pole. Reports hint at renewed interest in polar exploration with researchers eyeing distant routes and safer paths while winter approaches.
Grosvenor releases figures on the election to rebut charges by statesmen who argued he has exited political life. The data aim to prove he remains active in public affairs and counter the opposing narrative.
The American party visit to Manila was followed by a cholera outbreak. Officials say there should be fewer complaints if the disease remains localized to Manila.
Fragmentary text references a Smith family reunion in New Jersey and vague political chatter about elections, trolley league talk, Elyria, and Washington. Lacks coherent events, dates, or clearly identifiable persons beyond generic groups. Overall content appears as garbled notes rather than a complete news item.
Disjointed historic text fragments reference a fire, awards, laws, a boy named Niles, and railroad wrecks. The garbled content mentions truthfulness, a possible run or pursuit, and scattered phrases about politics and danger, with no clear narrative or verifiable details.
A note claims the treasury holds only 24 dollars while referee John D. remains active in the game. The item also mentions a Japanese band capable of playing an old tune, highlighting cultural references amid uncertain finances.
City boosters renew talk of expanding electric rail lines in Wooster to support business traffic. Officials weigh costs, routes, and potential ridership as merchants push for improved streetcar service and faster downtown connectivity.
Fragmentary OCR notes depict a defiant crowd and ongoing legal proceedings. The text mentions Elyriaites, Bari, and a dramatic chorus, implying public attention and ongoing confrontation surrounding the case.
Obituary notices from Wayne county Ohio include Caroline Newbrook dying at her daughter’s home near Orrville at age 92, and details about the Beeler family line. Other notices record death by paralysis, male residents named Joseph Bilman and Jacob W. Bilman, and Simon P. Schwam of Wayne township born 1855 dying Sept 4 1905 with funeral services and interment at Wellersville. The records honor long service, family ties, and community support.
The Wayne county fair is set for the week in September with races daily and varied amusements. Farming families can attend without missing work as offerings expand in all departments. Murray and Mackey Comedy Co will perform nightly at the city opera house each evening.
Thousands gathered in Wooster for Mohican Oil and Gas Co display as natural gas lit the sky from a forty foot standpipe on the public square. Mayor Van Nest lit gas flares while Seville band music and a council luncheon followed, with speeches from city officials and State Fire Marshal Hy Davis stressing safe handling and public education about natural gas.
David Collier disputes the plan for a Wooster to Manefield rail line calling it absurd and urges local bond support to attract lasting franchises. Mrs Collier and others say work progresses, Wooster should invest, and local participation will secure future success despite idle funds and investor appetite.
Mrs Lavina Markle aged 74 wife of Gus Markle died Sunday night at the family home northwest of the city after months of illness from tumors and eye removal effects. Funeral was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the residence with interment in Wooster cemetery.
The Ladies Missionary society of the Baptist church will meet at the Misses Eckenruth home on Bixler avenue Thursday afternoon for roll call. The Ohler Becker first Sothian gathering is set at John F Uhler’s three miles south of Congress on September 30. All who claim relationship are cordially invited. The Ladies Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Friday at the home of Mrs Ered Hookway on East Larwhil Street.
Marriage licenses issued for Ira Brennstap of Loudonville and Minnie Shook of Warwick. Bert Kindig and Emma Conrad of Rittman Overton. Sabbath school picnic announced for Bethel Church grove next Saturday the 16th with Hey Davidson and Rev. Correll expected. Obscure advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for piles at 50 cents.
A marketing excerpt urges readers to try Peruna for catarrh, praising its root remedy and system-strengthening effects. It quotes a Davidson user in Washington D C and recommends writing to Dr Hartman for guidance at the Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
Voters in Chester Plain and Wayne Townships are notified of two proposed election acts to be considered by the Wayne County Board of Elections. The session will be held at the County Commissioners Office in Wooster, Ohio, at 1:00 PM on Monday September 25, 1905, giving voters a chance to present tests for or against the measures.
Market summary sent by wire shows wheat at 82 3 4 expect September and 83 4 for December futures. Corn quotes at 58 1 2 for September and 48 3 4 for December. Oats at 26 1 4 for September and 27 3 4 for December.
EAST BUFFALO cattle ranges good to choice with varied steers and cows while sheep and lambs show mixed to good demand. Pittsburg and Cleveland report steady feeds and calves, hogs strong. Chicago prices edge up for steers and hogs. New York notes modest cattle and lamb values. Cincinnati and Toledo list mixed grain quotes and livestock values.
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