17 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
1
Fall Goors SUMMER and its wants have passed into history here. It is Fall and Winter now and we want to tell you about the new season's goods. Every section brightens with these carefully se lected styles. Things that are newest. Things that are best. You are cordially invited to view the new purchases. You'll find prices that will interest you.
Readable items describe taffeta and silk fabrics in assorted colors and weights with prices from 50c to 90c per yard. Mentions 19 inch and 37 inch widths, black colors, and warranted quality. Includes references to department text and pricing phrasing.
In Burton City Sept 14 from massillon Daniel Cock lin and wife and children visited Thursday and Friday then went to Creston to visit friends. Charles Felix of Medina and Hans Brown of Akron visited Maggie cup. J M Shenk and Mrs Charles Shen traveled Barberton and Akron over Sunday. A surprise party was held at Frank Hoover’s near town in honor of Mr Hoover with about fifteen couples, two eight gallon kegs, a merry gathering and a substantial supper concluding around midnight.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names such as Martha Ross and Rose and references a Monday event or audience. Details are unreadable, with disjointed phrases about granting something and locations or groups unclear.
Special to The Kerr Bur in Washington reports that at Bogota Colombia, Revolutionary General Garreagu surrendered. The dispatch notes Hart’s ministerial announcement and frames the event as a pivotal surrender affecting regional stability.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw announced freeing 4 million in currency holdings and advancing October treasuries to ease an anticipated stringency caused by large ice withdrawals from circulation into the United States treasury.
Mary Clerc returns from Indiana while Mrs. Freed visits Michigan and others tour nearby states. Farmers report vandalized livestock and injuries from a wagon fall. Amiet teaches after a surprising resignation and local trade grows from apple butter production. Roads are graded from Jerusalem Avenue to Brown’s school, with contracts awarded for hillside work and fill.
Stella Kistler of the Third ward files for divorce from Geo Kistler charging cruelty and neglect, asks restoration to maiden name Stella Bittner, and seeks custody of two children plus reasonable alimony.
At a large Baptist church officers meeting last evening the proposal to install a first class heating furnace for the church and parsonage was discussed and a recommendation to proceed at once was made. The B Y U committees meet tonight to plan a rally on Christian culture day for the C s.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer low cost excursion tickets to Washington New York and Boston in October with return windows from early to late November Tickets for Washington are available Oct 3 4 5 and 6 return by Nov 3 New York tickets Oct 3 4 5 and 6 return by Oct 11 02 Boston tickets Oct 7 8 9 and 11 return by Oct 14 with return extended to Nov 19 Special routes include direct Harrisburg Lancaster Philadelphia or via Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and via New York steamers Details from nearby Lines or C L Kimball Assistant General Passenger Agent Pennsylvania Short Lines Cleveland Ohio
This item advertises reduced fares to Dayton Ohio using the Baltimore and Ohio line. It notes travel from all local stations and mentions specific dates in October for the sale, with a one fare option for residents of Ohio.
A visiting Burban man reports strong feeling after an undertaker and assistant allegedly buried a man in a rough box. Investigation notes say an embossing fee of $10 and a $15 casket were paid, raising questions about proper burial practices and local oversight.
A court, led by Judge Chiterans, ruled that the Board of Trade loses authority over property margins when those margins are involved, denying boards the power to discipline members who refuse to post margins. The decision undermines the core mechanism behind corners and the future viability of grain trades.
Congressional Sept do Wacreer and wife of Lodi visited with Cotncress relatives last Sunday afternoon The Ladies Throne and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home of WOON Stanley west Thorally afternoon The festival of the Ladies Add necess sty of the Moo church was fairly well attended last Saturday night De Tamter and wife of Wooster visited at Cuneress last Wednesday G P Masser and wife and the Wor ves Viola and Belle Spangler attended conference at Ashland last Simday The Sisters society of the Christian Endeavor representing the Padr Fa on Brethern church held ther months meeting at the home of Dr Fo J Brown on Wednesday the 6th They came cheerful and jolly to the number 24 fin un all days work
Smithville notes Sept 16 itemizes weekly weather with cold snap and a 2 inch rain, plus community tidbits. Reports of Rev Russell and A Brenneman at an Ashi conference, Hartzler handling duties, and Mrs Brenneman’s family returning to Chicago. Local reunions, visits from Cincinnati and Akron residents, Chautauqua guests, and plans for Alvin King to move to Elyria. Agricultural notes highlight prize crops and cider mill experiments. a horse accident near Wheeling station results in loss and $100 damage. Rural route opening anticipated.
Correspondence from Sterling reports the reopening of schools in the special district with Colter as principal. 22 scholars enrolled in high school and 38 in grammar and primary rooms led by Miss Klupenstien and Miss Zook. The education box noted restored rooms and a tidy schoolhouse. Local Republicans attend campaign events as Sept 27 approaches. A recent ball game added to Sterling’s list of laurels with a win for the Rattman club in a match against Silverareek.
A large barn on the Armstrong farm near Golden was burned to ash in a fire described as incendiary. Tenant Haugh Johnson and others could not save much. the barn stored grain and crops. The blaze, estimated around 2000 dollars, prompted a response and affected Wayne County Fair amusements.
Martha Stoplett four year old daughter of Rev and Mrs W Stophlett formerly of Fredericksburg now of Winfield Kansas was burned in a dooryard accident last Wednesday afternoon. She picked up a match safe and struck matches causing her dress to catch fire. Family extinguished the blaze but burns were severe and she died about nine hours later at the family home.
The Experiment farm plans a complete exhibit at Wayne County fair mirroring the thorough display recently shown at the State fair in Columbus.
Special to Tite ferrin as Levin Mans reports the death of a longtime judge from a sudden stroke that left him paralyzed. The retired supreme bench member, known for recent service, died after a period of illness in September.
A neighborhood gathering of the Ladies of the Housekeepers club met at the home of Mrs Merion McCoy. Families attended, enjoying a program of recitations songs and instrumental selections followed by a social hour and a supper with hospitality from the host and hostess.
A messy community column reports various misfortunes and events including a grave illness, a burial at Reedburg cemetery, and road repairs. It notes residents Benjamin Sercher and the Greigey pin project, disruptions from bad luck among the Rickabaugh family, a sick relative returning home, and plans by James Sidles’ son-in-law to retire from farming and related tools.
Appointed delegates and alternates for the Re mbiscan Judicial convention at Moljeerabiatye include Mo L. Smyat Jae B Taylor Frank Taggart and others. The notice mentions prizes for Wayne County Fair farm exhibits and contest details with cash awards.
Governor Nash ordered no public bell ringing and churches held Sept 14 services for President McKinley death. Rev Littell gave a sermon praising his Christian character at the M'Kinley memorial in Worcester churches. St James Episcopal and St Mary Catholic church observed services with hymns and prayers for divine protection, while Lowry and Presbyterian services included remarks on the late president.
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