16 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
1
A. J. Fredrick & Go promotes a fall display inviting Wooster and Wayne County shoppers to view a large assortment of fall goods. The ad promises high quality at low prices, claiming customers can buy more with less money and highlighting The Store that Saves You Money.
The ad promotes suits and waistings at various cut prices, claiming half price on many items and low costs on wool suiting and mercerized fabrics. It touts exclusive waistings, early fall designs, and wholesale-like discounts despite cotton cost changes.
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Big Prairie notes from Sept 14 describe a lightning strike during a storm that injured a barn ventilator and affected nine potato diggers. locals EBSA Ainsworth and family visits, Mary Merkel returns to Akron work, nurse T G O Odell home from Constantine, and various neighbors visiting or traveling in the area around Wooster Crestline and Mansfield with school and social updates.
The Missionary meeting of the ladies of the Christian church was not held yesterday due to the storm. The next gathering is set for Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Bulligs on Nord avenue. The Ladies Home Missionary society of Wayne Presbyterian plans their annual praise meeting on Sabbath morning Sept 20 at 11 o'clock, with Rev. Di Ringi and the home mission supervisor for the Ohio Synod to speak. A cordial invitation goes out to all. The story also records a well attended Edmonds family reunion near Burbank with about 60 attendees and various speeches, future officers, and the closing song God be With You Till We Meet Again.
In a weekend event at Wooster, Applecreek challenged Wooster in a horseshoe pitching contest. Squire L B Bolus dominated the first bout, Bolus defeating Blasser 15 to 7. The second match paired Syaire Tee against Mr Graber, Bolus and Blasser tallying 8. Points total unknown as the report hints at a future rematch and thanks attendees.
Morland residents attend Gilbert Lowe of Applecreek’s eightieth birthday celebration with John Lowe family, neighbors, and pastors. The event includes remarks, songs, and prayers as well as plans for future gatherings and community notices.
A large gathering at Jacet Kissinger’s home near Cansey includes many relatives and in laws from Creston, Burbank, Cleveland, and Sterling. Attendees share dinner, elect officers for the coming year, and note a son’s funeral after illness. A severe storm disrupts farms with blown orchards and damaged timber and structures.
Miss He'etz Smith, a graduate of Weater High School, has been offered a teaching assistantship in the preparatory department at Northwestern University. She studied at Northwestern for three years, earning high marks, and was awarded a scholarship in recognition of her academic standing.
Dr PON Greencuiver aged 70 years long a prastioper at Smithville and Orrville died Thursday night He had been in poor health for some months He was a Mason and Old Federation member and stood high in the communities where he resided The funeral was at 930 Sunday from his Orrville residence with a Lutheran sermon then the remains were taken to Wooster cemetery for interment.
The Wayne County agricultural event showcases better stock crops and vegetables with the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station display and expert staff ready to answer farming questions. The fair aims to improve practices, feature women’s land work, and offer opportunities for improvement and entertainment at the county fairgrounds. A note on Mrs. J. S. Bissell’s minor injury from stepping on a nail is included.
An item notes Herbert Quinby died at a Dresden area place from rheumatism of the heart as reported in a German adapted source.
In Canaan Sanaa Sept reports Prof B Shaw of Chicago visiting friends Jacob Lichty bought S Steele's home and awaits a bird in the cage. S Baker and family from Cleveland visit. Nellie Matthews leaves for Wooster. May Notestein, Zora Fetzer, Jessie Notestein, Anna Wiles, Zeno Barnes, Ralph Snell leave for Wooster to study. Many local residents travel, attend Presbytery, visit relatives, and a missionary meeting hosted by Presbyterian ladies unfolds on the Scott home porch.
Rev J H Beck returned home last Saturday from a trip to the old country. His son Edward, who met him in Haver, accompanied him. A letter from Julius Des voignen stated teams sent to Wr Pourbeneon would be as long as Welian could manage this hat weather. The dog incident involved a large Newfound piaytsatu on Linesborg road. it was not deemed a mad dog after removal from local yards. The funeral of Adolph Buss, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Ross Sr of Saltcreek township, was well attended. he died in Memphis, Tennessee at age 28.
The article notes multiple Sabbath visits among Snyder and Becker families including Sept II James Snyder Ian Harpster George and Charley Snyder Jacot Wile and wives Ella, Maggie, Mina Abler, and others at Adrian Snyder’s land. A Sunday gathering featured Sylvester Lhler Will Landis Daniel Becker Bridenstine Victor Mionie Callet and Tom Jacob Troxel entourage. A music recital by Minnie Hough at Elmer Stebley's home followed the Saturday Sept 13 event with about 40 attendees, described as delightful.
Visiting ref in Wichita Ks Tseah Singser attended a university recital at Excelsior Hall hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Sibley. Miss Mincie Hengh organized a piano and voice program praised by attendees. Sylvester Chler and sisters enjoyed time with grandparents Jacob Becker. Melvin Lehr and others in the area were mentioned among residents and visitors in a Sunday social roundup.
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