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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
4
An OCR snippet lists several officials including Circuit Judge F.S. Satirs, Commissioner Joan Zimmerman, Prosecutor W. G. Patterson, and Irvin McClarray, with partial titles and fragmented text. The readable items suggest a roster or meeting minutes mentioning various roles without cohesive context or dates.
The Dayton convention stirred talk of bringing William Jennings Bryan to Ohio this fall. Chairman Garber and Secretary Finley plan a Cincinnati visit to inform Bryan he is not wanted in the state. Questions arise about Ashbrook’s stance and the party's railroad ownership views.
Voters behind the argument that Ashbrook cannot effect change in a party out of power, urging Smyser’s election to secure federal projects and veterans' pensions for Wooster. The speaker asserts a congressman's value lies in what he can accomplish for the district.
A historic plea urges voters to elect A P Merkle as Shreiff Irvin McClarran as infirmary director WG letters on our next prosecutor aid and honest Jobo Zimuetinan to command commissioners office. The article argues for firm leadership to curb expenditures and ensure true convictions and proper office handling.
The Coshocton Democratic review endorses John Zimmerman of Doylestown for Wayne County commissioner. It urges all voters to investigate Zimmerman’s record, saying he would oversee expenditures and help keep taxes down. The piece contrasts Zimmerman with others and calls for a trustworthy, capable man.
The column notes lively public figures and topics from New York ambitions to Carnegie and Roosevelt, with reflections on warships near Havana, Cuba, and a rash of social and political intrigues. It mentions Paul U Stensland and a surge of European arrivals, hinting at renewed Senatorial and gubernatorial speculation.
Fragmentary lines mention seasonal shift with references to Wayne county crops and autumn weather. The piece hints at frost concerns and thaw discussions, while briefly naming President Palma and geographic notes. Overall, the text is garbled and lacks a clear single event or人物.
A scanned catalog shows required books for each year at Wooster High School, with core works by Goldsmith, Shakespeare, Scott, Dickens, and Hawthorne. Electives include Machiavelli, Johnson, Lord Chatham, and Roosevelt era figures, plus poetry and travel works.
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the second best thing to a pension for keeping his family in splendid health. The ad promises quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness and guarantees at Laubach & Boyd’s dry goods store.
The Wayne county circuit court opened Tuesday morning with Judge M B Donahue of New Lexington and Judge Frank Taggart of Wooster on the bench. Judge T T McCart of Canton was absent due to sickness. Several cases were continued including Hanna vs West Lebanon Coat Co and Grace Viola Taggart vs F Taggart. Some matters were delayed because Judge Taggart had prior involvement in related cases. Notable hearings included Arthur R McClarran et al v Elizabeth McBride and the Evie Railroad Co v Phil Y Baum, with decisions expected Wednesday.
Elyria closed its season by winning the Trolley League pennant and disbanding after a financially tight year. The club posted 72 wins 19 losses and 3 ties in 94 games with a 781 winning percentage. They defeated many rivals including Mandusky Fremont Lorain and Conneaut while suffering few defeats in the final stretch.
A rundown of early 20th century price points for kitchenware including teapsoon sets 50c for spoons and 18c to 4c for sable spoons, Cobola handled knives forks sets 49c to 74c, white plates cups and saucers 39c 42c and 4c, various vegetable dishes 5c to 22c, large bowls and pitchers 42c each, pie plates pans carving sets, wall coffee mills 64c, slaw cutters 14c and 24c, paring knives 8c to 12c, tumblers sets 12c 25c 30c.
The Wooster exchange wire reports wheat December 72 May 763. corn December 425 May 484. oats December 823¢ May SP4. Butter 14c to 8c per lb. Chickens old 6c, young 8c. Grain prices: wheat 68c, flour $4.40 per barrel retail, rye 50c, oats 28c, corn 55c, barley 45c, timothy seed $1.25–$1.40, clover seed $6, hay $10–$12, salt $1.10 per barrel, bran $1.10, middlings $1.20, wool unwashed medium 27–28c, fine 28c.
East Buffalo and Pittsburg report varied cattle values from common stock to export grades with steers fresh cows and heifers. lambs and hogs show price ranges. Cincinnati notes mixed grains and hogs, while Cleveland lists prime dry fed cattle and lambs with milkers and springers.
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