27 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
1
A Wednesday report outlines a severe bank run at Orrville and a related failure at Smithville. President Leickheim and cashier Alcorn faced sustained withdrawals over several days, with the Orrville bank declaring insolvency and a court-ordered receiver appointed as funds ebbed.
Reporters pressed local officials for interviews with CAPE and Mrs Pee amid claims of pressure to hold talks with boys. The hearing revealed tensions over state custody and public interest in youth treatment and safety amid rumors of threats.
Fragmented report recounts a long motor race chase near Seville with Zeigler and Lee racing to Medina and Wooster, claims of time gains, a potential $100 side bet, and parties debating fixes. Local social notes follow with visits, arrivals, and illnesses.
The thirteenth Wayne County Sunday schools convention will be held at the Wooster Methodist church on Thursday and Friday, Oct 6 and 7. Officers include President C W Biddle West Salem vice-president Rev EB Neikirk Woolster secretary Supt Charles Hanpert Wooster treasurer George Hartzell West Salem and more. The gathering moves to mass representation with entertainment arranged by Wooster church members and committees seeking host homes. The program features devotional, addresses by Rev G W Stoyer and C F Wells, round table led by Rev S E Snel bald, primary work and home department talks, and a general discussion on township reports.
In the opening game of the season Wooster defeated South High of Cleveland 40 to 0. The Wooster lineup featured many new players with Hayman and Stewart shining early. Hatfield and Wallace scored, and McGovern and Zucker stood out on defense as Wooster dominated from kickoff to final whistle.
Changes go into effect Sunday July 0 1905 for passenger trains at Wooster station. Eastbound No 408 departs 1 36 am daily. Westbound No 32 schedules unclear with partial times shown. Fare listed as 28 dollars.
Smithville Bank closed its doors Monday afternoon with no money on hand to pay depositors as checks waited. T Hunnicker was appointed receiver after the crash tied to the Cleveland failure. he arrived after 1 pm Tuesday and needed to review the bank’s affairs before comment. Excitement rose in Smithville and surrounding areas while the bank suspended deposits and attempted to meet obligations with cash from other towns. The bank’s troubles traced to the president’s financial disaster connected to the Cleveland failure, with cashier Hartzler and assistant cashier Griner unaware until a depositor alerted them earlier Monday.
Overton notes from Sept. 27 cover visits by Tillie Feeman and Clara Bowersotk to their ailing mother Mrs. Henry Raudebaugh, plus G H Lehr’s southern trip and a Sunday dinner with Sam Witherow. Frost, western trip souvenirs, and a Pike’s Peak accident claim appear amid scattered local items and injuries.
The Absolutely Pure Baking Powder faces price declines while warnings note caustic acids in similar products can damage the stomach. The article highlights consumer safety concerns alongside affordability trends in baking powders.
The Sept. 27 note outlines Hill Top school starting last Monday under teacher Adam Fetters. It also recounts social visits from neighbors and friends of Mrs. Sarah Miller who gathered Saturday for a lap supper, presenting a table-wicket as a remembrance and best wishes for winter. The item lists various local visits and family movements, mentioning residents from Wadsworth Overton Lodi and Conprong, plus weather notes about fading summer and dusty conditions.
Sunday gatherings highlight visits among local residents including Mr William and wife of Reedsburg and Frank Becker and family of Jefferson. Attendees span Blackleyville Lat tasburg and nearby homes. Beth el Sunday meeting well attended.
Early frost brings milder hay fever for sufferers as tender plants suffer knockouts from frost. Jack Frost delivers the first seasonal chill, while residents note the cold snaps improve comfort and some garden damage occurs to delicate plants.
A car race began on the public square with Ad Houser of Orrville driving Reo toward car barns, aiming to cover about 52 miles to finish within three hours. A second car, Car of Quarty driven by A B Lee, started near six as crowds gathered. initial engine trouble caused a brief stop before the race resumed.
The fragment mentions Grandma Grabe near Mechanicsburg visiting Fraox Johnson and Miss Jennie McAtee who works in Akron. It references collecting hickory nuts and flowers for winter evenings and notes travel or visitation last week.
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