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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads like a village column with names and positions such as Metcalf, Daylestowr, Landes, and WalreMan. It hints at political tensions, possible strikes, and a talk of Baron Kowura, plus chatter about local figures, wages, and a staged theater hint, all in a scattered, era-tinged voice.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an estate sale with a price tag of 29 dollars for an item described as a Gullin leash and SLOT worth of verse. The text is unclear and reads like stray notes from a will or auction listing.
A garbled message references a country, a guilty account of a billion and a half, and a sense of danger being unlikely. The text appears as an OCR fragment with illegible portions and stray symbols, offering little verifiable detail about people, organizations, dates, or actions.
A Newars wan swears in a divorce petition that his wife did not comb her hair for six months suggesting other reasons for the divorce beyond gio fizzes and cocktails. Linovitch says he will stay in Manchuria for a while at least and notes Portsmouth events might have changed his plans.
James Hazen Hyde and several other Equitable officers are described as finding relief as the insurance probe reveals key facts. The report notes the investigation shows what the group views as the core issues and defends their positions amid scrutiny.
Readable fragments describe someone reflecting on pleasant days and social dynamics. No clear events, names, places, dates, or organizations are discernible in the surviving text.
A report highlights Keneas as a father of twenty, detailing his large family and daily life. The piece notes family dynamics and community interest in a notable household.
The piece urges Wayne County voters to support the Republican slate for state and local offices, praising the selected nominees as strong and capable, urging scrutiny of merit before casting ballots and asserting they will perform creditably in office.
Rain kept igrett comber away from the plerc im Cn Bethel prove A woot miamTer cde in the afternoon and had a good lime ter. He preached von Sabbath and made a gould auprebseon chail who heard him. Rev Davidson haw been sent tack there for another year. Rey Correll with preach again on next Sunday evening.
A noisy letter replies to a Mansfield Wooster horseshoe contest proposal. Bolus defends himself, claims ability to hold his own against a pitcher, and suggests matches for the championship between Richland and Wayne counties with strict shoe weight limits and equipment rules amid a chaotic exchange.
Cleveland letter from 1905 discusses postponed games, pennant fairness, and Wooster versus Elyria and Medina. President Wilson appears impartial, noting schedule rules and potential future meeting to resolve standings and a possible rematch. The exchange hints at Giants fans and Wooster’s desire for a championship showdown.
Sept 20 notes show visits, sickness, and weather impact. Mrs John McClure ill while family away in Wooster. Miss Edon Tyler visiting Truia Tyler. Edna Moeller and others guests in Ashland and Cleveland. Egg throwing incident arouses excitement. rainy weather delays farm work. many attend Jefferson festival and Sunday meetings. Ella Mills suffers a stroke. numerous relatives visit and host events across Funk, Wadeworth, and nearby towns.
A public sale announced at Wooster Ohio for Friday September 20 at 2 pm. Local notes cover rain harming potato crops, farmers preparing for fairs, Geo Felger sale, David Mefford and family in Wade Worth, a horse incident near Blackleyville, and a bumper corn crop led by M Allaman. Commissioners approved road work near the town, John Stair selling his driver, and George Felger planning to move southwest to re-enter grain business. Applecreek items report sick spells, church services, university attendance, and autumn school plans with various residents townwide. Public notices from Frederickblarz and surrounding areas report school, cemetery, and picnic planning details.
Probate court reports show administrators and executors filing final accounts and reports on estates including Patterson McClarran McClarran and Geoghan. Hearings set for October 6 and October 6, with orders to sell real estate privately and bonds set for guardianships and administration. Continuous notices and appointments involve Clinton Markle Lovina Wayne Mary Clouse Worst Cook Fritz Lower Runkle Lindsey Nisabaum Yoder Brillhart and others in Clinton and Wayne townships.
Natural gas pressure fall due to rain hampers water depth required for a permanent line. A temporary conduit could supply gas but would require a shutdown. Gas delivery to Barberton for a Wednesday celebration was planned, yet full service awaits completion of the permanent pipe and final preparations.
Wooster will be represented at Republican and Democratic openings at Bellefontaine and Newark respectively on Saturday. Vice President Fairbanks Senator Foraker and Governor Herrick will be principal speakers. Judge Duncan Dow liquor law author will chair. A parade at 1030 am will be a feature. Extensive preparations for the Newark Democratic kickoff promise a big turnout.
Robert E Rayman of Hast-Liver pool and university trustee spoke to Wooster business men about an industry from New York seeking relocation to Ohio. The company seeks no bonus and would sell stock to locate in Wooster. Rayman will report to the board of trade to gauge stock sale terms and potential adoption.
Market notes from Wooster report September wheat at 8.356, corn 6.254, oats 2.775. Prices for produce include butter at 12 to 14 cents per pound, eggs and dairy values, oats, rye, barley, timothy seed, and flax. Local dealers W. J. Tyler and associates list retail prices for corn, oats, rye, barley, and middlings with ranges. wool prices noted at 30 cents.
Market reports show livestock prices across cities including East Buffalo and Cleveland. Cattle and hogs, with figures for choice, butcher, and milk cows, plus sheep and lambs, calves, and assorted weights. grains listed as No 2 corn and wheat prices.
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