30 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
1
A catalog listing varied fabrics and goods with prices in old currency. Items include cotton batting extra fine. tennis flannels in dark and light. flannel shakers. fancy tablecloths. curtain poles and fittings. cotton blankets and wool suitings. all wool blankets and ladies tailormade suits offered at marked-down prices.
Canaan reports an excellent program set for the soldiers reunion on October 10. Local notes mention Eva Lebn visiting in Oreston with sister, Steele family hosting visitors from Orrville and Leroy, Anna Scott returning to Hamilton, and Elsia Wicks seeking boarding in town. Sunday events and school preparations are noted, including a new Methodist teacher assignment postponed, and communion services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Florence Smith from Cleveland visits family, while local church activities and residents’ movements fill the week.
Very able assertions to that Presbyterian congregation on Sabbath. He was entertained at Jobh Snell's. Mrs. Shelly and gon and Mrs. Noel, of Wooster, were guests of Mrs. Scott and family the first of the week. The wedding of Miss Blanche Hauenstein on Wednesday evening. Ray Rittenhouse came to pass on Wednesday evening. They were the recipients of many gifts. The sad news of the death of Mrs. Elgie Welday Orr of Medina reached friends here on Monday noon. Excursion tickets to San Francisco for American Bankers association meet will be sold Oct 7 to 16 via Pennsylvania Lines. consult local ticket agent.
Telegram from Cleveland reports the death of Dr Thomas P Shepherd in Huron Street hospital from typhoid fever. He was born in Hilliard in 1878, grew up in Wooster, and trained at the University of Wooster and Cleveland School of Homeopathy. He had been ill since last spring, then ptomaine poisoning, with his mother at his side. Interment was in Bristolville beside his father. funeral was held Wednesday.
A Republican reporter witnessed crippled boys rise and walk after treatment by Prof Leon. Herbert with a 2.5 inch spine curvature stood and walked after 45 minutes. Samuel, 8, with infantile paralysis, stood erect and walked after 30 minutes. Rev Babinger's sons showed improvement. Prof Leon to be at the fair grounds daily and at South Walnut street tent nightly.
Gentlemen and ladies listed as inhabitants likely to receive mail at Wooster post office on Monday September 28 1903. Readers include John Carr Harvey L Falcon John M Floom Prof J W Guthrie Benjamin Jerr ing Clarence Howland S Johnson Jefferson H B Kirtland Chas Lanz Wm Mowery J L Moore Wm B Wilcox and Martha Barker Nellie Michael Mrs W T Moore Mary Mcfee Mrs Elizabeth Stevie Mrs Bettie Wilson with T L Flatery P M.
A large crowd gathered at the square Wednesday noon to honor the electric railroad finish. Delegation from Cleveland led by a band arrived with Creston leaders. Mayor Van Nest presided while Judge Stuyser and John McSweeney spoke. Wooster band provided music as dinner was served at the Archer house.
A. B. Gettleman former partner in Gettleman & Weaver and Amanda Hoe Cedar Rapids were secretly married last week by a Marion justice of the peace. A report circulated via a friend in Marion claims the couple used disguises and false names, prompting inquiry from Mr Weaver who was alerted to pursue the matter. The message suggested the pair might now be in Cedar Rapids and that authorities should act if desired.
The obituary notes John C Morr of Wayne County, born July 18, 1860, died Tuesday in his South Buffalo Street home after a lung illness following years of legal practice and a notable defense in a murder case. The piece also reports on a 6 to 0 varsity win over Manslilton Athletic Club, and previews a next game against Canton Athletic Club.
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