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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
4
Local Democrats plan a large sending to Mansfield next Saturday for the state campaign opening. The program anticipates about 150 from this city with a band and social relations activity, promising strong enthusiasm.
Mrs C Young visited Jesse Young and wife in Rittman returning home with him. Public schools opened with J A Smith as Superintendent Lex Kintner as intermediate principal and Miss Edna Sigrist as primary teacher. Miss Belva Overs visited Cleveland last week. Miss Adnah Mead returned from Iberton where she started a shop two weeks ago. Friendship class No 4 hosted ME church members closing a three month membership contest with a 65 attendee program and refreshments. Mrs J M Brinkerhoff visited Mt Vernon and Utica after attending the North Ohio Conference. Dave Biddle of Mechanicsburg and sisters visited here early in the week. Miss Ethel Collar was Akron visitor ten days. Mr Jacob Clark of Ashland and Rose McPherson of near Golden Corners wed at ME parsonage by Rev B Mead.
Ganaga Sept 21 time up for the second payment to the cemetery fund. Rev will give another interesting sermon on next Sabbath evening at the Presbyterian church with the subject The Chain of Habit. Lida Hoisington home from Wooster Hospital for several days. Various locals visited, hosted, or attended events in Ravenna Mo Wooster and Akron. The Soldiers reunion at Josiah Ruff’s near Medina was praised. next year at John Snell’s.
An imprint records the death of two week old Francs Louise McDonald, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H McDonald, details truncated in the notice.
Major F C Gerlach received congratulations on the birth of a son with events and lectures from the University Concert Lecture Course planned for 1908 09 at Memorial Chapel. Edwards lost his pay envelope Saturday. Will Rubeck found and returned the cash.
New band organized at the academy as the University band met for organization with plans to perform later in the year. Westminister church hosted Rev Robert M Donaldson in Denver and students heard him at morning and afternoon services while Holden nursed his strength after surgery, continuing to guide the church.
James Kirkpmrick and family returned to Cleveland after a two week visit among relatives. Mrs James Wise is improving though still on the sick list. Jay Finley and family of Ashland county visited Eli Finley Thursday evening. True Fortney of Alliance and Clyde Fortney of West Salem visited town Sabbath. D M Swangood and family of West Salem were guests of Eugene Lance last Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Dowling spent Saturday and Sunday at Savannah. Emily Sherdell of Cleveland stayed with J M Weaver and family. Ed Kready broke his right leg taking clover seed last Tuesday. Mrs Mary Alger of Chicago and Mrs Brandt of Fostoria visiting J M Weavers.
Louisville Courier Journal notes aero planing has reached a development stage and discusses the probable price level for a sky runabout. The item highlights early pricing expectations and market interest in this emerging aerial vehicle concept.
Judge Samuel B Eason refused to grant a divorce to Charles H. Moses of Wooster from Mrs Leonora M Moses after he found the husband failed to prove adultery. The decision signals possible alimony actions by Mrs Moses in coming days. The report also notes social visits and gatherings in New Pittsburg, Wooster, West Salem, Cleveland, Overton, and Akron, with several residents listed as guests and travelers.
Wayne County Circuit Court convened with Judges Taggart Donahue and Craine. John McSweeny urged action on Judge Martin L. Smyser’s death. A committee of Lyman Critchfield, McSweeny, and William F. Kean prepared resolutions, to report at 1 pm Wednesday as the court hears the committee. The first case heard was Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. vs. Moinery.
Rev W F Feeman and Attorney Charles Jones entered the county treasurer's office to review treasury conditions after a semi annual Probate Judge appointment. Kreiger was away on business. An office clerk prompted them, and Jones adopted a clerical air.
Stubby Clark praised the New Orleans baseball team that narrowly failed to win the pennant this year, losing to Nashville by one game. He expects to return next year and says luck denied them this season. Clark is a core favorite on a squad regarded as one of the speediest in the country.
The fragmentary column lists visits and events including Bert Warner and family with Miss Switzer of Lodi visiting J Hensel, John Miller and wife welcoming a new dish washer, M Clason traveling to Chicago Junction, Vera Hensel visiting Paul and wife near Seville, and the Hit Top school starting with Maud Van Swerigen as teacher, plus health notes on Mother Crater and visits by Ella Spitler and children to Overton. Also mentions Wm Reed of Kansas with daughter Mrs Tom Campbell and George Caskey of Lodi over the weekend.
New York World argues for a flexible law covering Atlantic City with a reversible opaque lid that hides but does not conceal and complies while avoiding heed. The piece urges a simple, effective solution. Washington Star notes Abdul Hamid’s art sense and resistance to further pictures of himself taken, supporting a theory.
Director C B Thorne discusses wheat sowing during a dry spell at the experiment station noting ground moisture, risk of crust formation, and the need for a light harrow if crust appears. He recalls moisture present and contrasts with reports from Youngstown where wheat is emerging after recent conditions.
This spring remedy claims to purify the blood aid digestion and restore appetite with safe pure ingredients. Offered in liquid form or Sarantalis chocolate-coated tablets at 100 doses for one dollar.
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