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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
5
Overton Gleanings notes the death of Mrs Lydia Kerlin at her home near Oakland Indiana last week. She was the youngest child of pioneers Joseph and Barbie Goonreara, married early to Daniel Kerlin who died years ago, and left a family lineage in the community.
Eleven children, nine surviving, formerly from here now in Indiana. After moving west she joined a Church of God and later a different church. Three brothers reside in the west. A young thresherman visited Charley Miller’s home last Thursday morning. Local residents and guests include J Weaver and wife Marion Smith and wife of West Salem, and Mrs Lehr of East Palestine. Elsie Smith visiting Agron and Barberton. A shower blessed the morning. Walton reunion at Chippewa lake well attended.
Charles Gorgas of the high school corps has been offered a prominent educational post. The board has his case under review as members weigh the opportunity against retaining him. A decision is expected in a few days with possible release if replacement is found.
The event near Washington proposes notable speakers. F A Dorthick Ohio state master and state secretary Jeromeville are invited, with P Snyder among guests. The Mohicanville band will perform as residents expect a pleasant time.
The D. C. a social night includes Miss Blanche Robinson and Miss Ethel Snyder winning guesses at Mrs. G. A. Hudson’s home on Main Street. Helen Smith hosts a doll party for her doll Mary’s seventh birthday. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist church is hosted by the Misses Eckebroth on Bixler Avenue. Wayne county Farmers meet at Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf’s home September 26. Mrs. J. W. Blocher entertains Friday at Bloomington home. The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Friday at 3 PM with Mrs. Adem on West Tarwill Street for important business. The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church plans Friday’s September meeting at Mrs. Shupe’s home on North Bever Street.
Members of the Nooster Matinee Baydog association held a Monday meeting in Lyman Critchfield’s office. They decided to resume matinees and listed entrants for Friday September 21. Plans were made to hold future meetings in Millersburg with the Matinee association there on September 27. The horse, pony, and trot entries include Macey Wilton, Ed Thomen, Bourbon Girl, Jennie J, Kentucky Girl, Nimrod, Sparkle, and Chestnut Mare among others with drivers and owners named.
Recruiting Sergeant M. J. Donahue of Cleveland opened a permanent U S Army recruiting office above Brandt's bookstore in Wooster. He extolled army inducements for tradesmen and farmers, detailed schooling and promotions, and noted open hours from 8 a m to 6 p m with offers across all branches. He cited potential commissions after two years and described benefits, pay, and travel as part of service.
City council, minus Mr. Kissing, discusses granting Central Union Telephone Co a nonexclusive franchise to erect poles and lines, provide a free phone service, and offer a 25 percent discount, while keeping fire and police wires on poles. No vote. investigation to continue amid driver safety concerns and a separate sewer project proposal on Quinby avenue.
Canton Ohio September reports that Twenty third United States infantry under Colonel Philip Reade will travel from Jamestown exposition to Canton to take part in the dedication exercises of the McKinley monument. Troop A Cleveland and detachment artillery along with battalions from Fort Wayne Detroit and Fort Thomas will form a 1000 man force. Secretary of the Treasury Wirtz is present as guest. Justice Day and Vice President Fairbanks are expected. Troop A will escort Roosevelt.
Panic struck workers from Dravo Contracting on US dam No. 2 at Aspinwall when a stone laden barge began sinking near shore. Six Italians jumped into the river and drowned, one man Frank Herman survived. None could swim, and rescue arrived too late.
A fragmentary notice describes a Wednesday event titled Musical Trest Afternoon. Kerry and Alec perform in a city parade and concert with a blend of music numbered pieces and comic acts.
Tokyo dispatch reports a disaster at Moskabi Mine where a reservoir flood drowned thirty workers and fire burned about 100 houses as miners attempted to flood the mine. The incident occurred as efforts were underway during the flood operation.
Colorado Springs report states William Rairston Brittany Graves and a chauffeur died when their auto crashed into a telephone pole while returning from the Elke social session. A fourth man nearby was fatally injured, dying at the scene.
In Aston Pennsylvania on September 17, a freight and a passenger train collided at the mouth of the Pattenberg tunnel on the Lehigh Valley line. Thirteen trainmen and passengers sustained injuries. Authorities investigated the incident and cooperated with railroad officials.
Joe Wilhelm and teammates Forbey Alcock and Ginger Clark returned from Birmingham Alabama where the Birmingham team finished fifth this season. The Wooster squad faced internal strife with manager Vaughan as several players voiced dissatisfaction. Wilhelm then set a world record by pitching 61 consecutive scoreless innings across two Saturday games for Birmingham, surpassing Puithwar Johnson’s prior mark.
The piece notes Altiletra Wiythert and De Casetbali as players and mentions Wooster, lark, and Alveck as possible teammates. Irve Wilhelm and Stubby Clark express willingness to form a team and schedule games, with Clark joking about managing if no organizer steps up. Days like these make a person feel like playing ball.
Advert says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is a staple medicine for throat and lung issues like coughs and colds. Noted as pleasant and safe, it is sold by Bixlers Modern Pharmacy and S. H. Boyd & Co, with strong local trust and broad availability.
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