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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
5
Grain and stock prices listing farm goods and livestock values with regional quotes for Chicago and Cleveland. Includes wheat, corn, oats, barley, hay, and rye alongside cattle, sheep, hogs, and calf prices by grade and region.
Frost on Sunday and Monday damaged corn in the lowlands of the county though upland crops suffered less. High dry corn remains in excellent shape and should survive several frosts. Tomatoes cucumbers and other vegetables fared well in high areas but were damaged in the lowlands. Grapes and fruits were not hurt.
A prominent Wayne County farmer was assaulted with a cane before his wife on Sept 11 at Harmon Smyser’s country home seven miles north of Wooster. Local neighbors and 65 others joined in a social day with dinner, games, and thanks to the host and guests, as plans for fall races and county fair events were noted.
John F Harrison born September 14 1865 on the family farm in Wayne County successor to John W Cotter as county commissioner. Son of Stephen and Celesta Harrison his lineage traces pioneer roots in Franklin Township and his life blends farm management lumber mill operations with railroad contracting.
Reported incident on Tuesday night last week near Sherman Bowes where a man fell ten feet into a well with about three feet of water. He was rescued after some difficulty and sustained only minor injuries. Nearby residents and visitors are noted along with weekend travels and family visits, including Mirtteorborg, Troxel, and Canton connections.
Sept 15 reports heavy frost with minor damage as farmers dig potatoes and make a second hay crop. Charlie Crater leads wheat sowing in the area. Win Johnson is reported worse. A box social at James MacCona hay yard drew a good crowd and funded itself. Carl Buechel returns from Warren Tor for a short vacation. Vernon Stair of Greensburg Pa visits his parents with David Stair. Ned McCoy moves to Barberton to work for Dick Wasson.
Pleasant Home reports a quiet week with welcome rain last Thursday. Katherine McVicker visited her sister Mrs Kready of New Pittsburg while Migs ra Martin returned from New Pittsburg after a summer with her aunt Mrs B. A number from here attended the M E Conference at Ashland. Miss Nannie Wright spent the past month with her sister Ali and Mia. Harbaugh returned to her home in Pennsylvania. A children’s meeting at the Dunkard church south of town drew a good crowd and a fine program.
An OCR fragment advertises Laubach and Boyd agents for Wayne County Fair at Wooster Ohio on September 25 and 26 with mentions of beauty lines and Rocky Mountain Tea.
A fragmented notice shows a loan offer from G Spangller, Loan Agent Wooster, with figures ranging from 8500 to 85000 dollars. It mentions a county fair and an amount 351.26, plus a reference to wooden obi easels. The legibility is poor but items imply financing and display props.
A collection of letters praising Peruna from Kentucky and Ohio readers. Women describe long term ailments including coughs catarrh uterine displacement and general weakness improved after using Peruna with thanks to Dr Hartman. Several note weight gain renewed health and gratitude for free advice.
Mrs Jennie Rose of 362 W Twenty Second St New York writes praising Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio claiming the remedy cured her monthly menstrual pain after four months use and she has suffered no pain for about two years She also mentions a brother cured of Brights Disease by Peruna and urges other women to try it.
Fredericksburg notes report residents traveling to Masson and Buffalo for services. Mrs Robert Geaurdymer of Wooster and Miss Ena Robertson of Wallkana visited Miss Elizabeth Rulette Meases. Funeral for Mrs Cris Garay held after a death in town. two daughters survive.
A Fetzer family reunion near Canaan brings relatives from Wooster Lodi and Crest on together for a day of visiting, dancing, and a formal program. Clarence Fetzer presided as temporary president and Ida Frank served as secretary. The group planned to meet the first Thursday of June each year, with the next gathering set for 1903 at Thomas Fetzer’s home.
Correspondence from The Kerceuiag Big Prairie dated Sept 1 notes a near freeze Sunday morning with mercury above freezing, killing corn and vines on low lands. Monday morning was colder by about one degree, likely destroying field and garden crops. Aylesworth began cutting corn last Saturday using a log sled to move husked ears to make space for shocks. Ammon Bakeni reportedly sick, with a Friday illness in Rhcjubecttie. Shea suing noted.
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