Strong Man for Judge Kean Named by Republicans
The Republican district selects W. P. Kean of Wooster for Common Pleas Judge. A Wayne County native raised on a Plain Township farm, Kean studied law, joined the bar in 1886, and has long served as a bankruptcy referee. He is described as honest, industrious, and religious, with broad community trust.
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Common Pleas
Kean
Wooster
Wayne County
Plain Township
University of Wooster
Ber Firma of McClure and Smyser
Hanna
Millersburg
Wayne
Holmes County
Zimmerman & Company
Ben Douglass
Methodist Church
Threshing Time Recalled From Old Rural Days
The writer recalls threshing season in the countryside, describing the shift from horse drawn to steam and traction engines. He notes the communal gatherings, monster dinners, and the joy of summers spent in the country, highlighting the nostalgia of threshing time and the changes in farming technology.
Wooster urged to welcome visiting Cleveland children
Readers urge Wooster to improve and welcome visitors after Cleveland students saved pennies for a trip to the Wooster experiment station. The letter urges townspeople to help fix local issues and attract young visitors, noting the positive example set by the Cleveland children.
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Wooster
Cleveland
Experiment Station
Knock. Org
Old Town
Roosevelt’s Entrance Sparks Taft Support Across Nation
The passage argues Roosevelt cannot stay aloof from a cause he cares about, predicting his entrance will rally thousands to Taft. It portrays broad national enthusiasm with supporters awaiting his word, and urges energetic mobilization of Teddy’s backers.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Will Valley
Taft
Teddy
A Good County Tickrat on Local Republican Ticket
The piece urges Wayne County voters to support the Republican county ticket noting it is composed of honorable men with high qualifications. It argues local offices deserve merit over national issues and calls for a large Democratic vote for the county slate due to liberal views and strong credentials.
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Wayne County
Republican Club Formed By County Republicans
The Republican club formed Monday evening is urged to remain active in the county. Past clubs have formed for elections then folded. this new group introduces fresh energy with a new leadership, and its prospects for lasting success are hopeful.
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Yast
Taft Proves A Strong Campaigner In The West
Taft impresses with Rooseveltian bluntness and bold strikes through the west. He shows strength in ideas and physique, meeting the public's measure as supporters bound to his bold campaign style.
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Taft
Farmer for Congress in 17th district election
The 17th district, an agricultural heartland, will for the first time elect a farmer to Congress. John Harrison, 43, operates his family farm and is known as a strong anti graft advocate. His record includes road improvements and county financial strength praised by supporters.
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Congress
John Harrison
Harrison
Business men back Taft on wage, job, price gains
The piece argues business leaders favor Taft, claiming his platform will boost wages for workers, secure jobs for laborers, and improve farmer prices after prosperity. It notes lighter concerns about new mint gold pieces stacking and tax talk, while joking about Ohio towns and Wooster pennant trivia and Wooster freshmen cohort size.
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United States
Bills Allowed By County Commissioners Monday
County Commissioners allowed numerous bills including burial of indigent soldier, bridge work, county offices supplies, printing, cross per paper, culvert and road work, gas, and iron bridge payments totaling multiple accounts across Wayne and adjoining townships. Overton Gleanings notes local happenings from Sept 28 including a boy’s limb injury, festival attendance, travel for veterinarians study, and funeral gatherings.
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S R. Ruble
Philip P Greber
Wayne County Democrat Co
Elliott Fisher Co
Wayne County Democrat, Co
Anderson ,Co
Wasue
Edward Kretger
Fredrick Post Co
Tat Printing Co
Dayton Blank Book Co
Collier Printing Co
Wm F
Brookville Bridge Co
Dr Todds Notice to Patrons
A sudden illness has prostrated me and I must have rest through October. The office will be open only to those needing old recipes filled or receipts for money paid on old accounts during October.
Certificate of Candidates for State Offices
A list of candidates names with regions and offices including Andrew I. Harris for Governor Francis Treadway for Lieutenant Governor Carmin Thompson for Secretary of State Edward N. Wagons Joseph T Carew Franklin Hamilton origin Ohio and others for Auditor Treasurer and Attorney General plus Dairy and Food Commissioner and State School Commissioner candidates from various counties.
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Torre Edward N Wagons
Franklin Joseph T Carew
Hamilton
Andrew I. Harris
Preble
Francis Treadway
Cuyahoga
Carmin Thompson
Lawrence
M Fuulington
Union
G Denman
Cos
Board of Public Works
William Kirtley, JR
Defiance
B . Baldwin
Ashtabula
Circuit Judge Nong and short ter: x JOHN W. CRaine Canton n 'or Judge ommo Pleas Cour
Canton and Wooster area names appear in a fragmented ballot-like list with candidates for circuit judge and common pleas court plus party roles. The readable portions show JOHN W. CRaine for judge, W.F. Kean for Wooster, and other names such as Rouch, K Bas, Han e Longanroker, Kaurfman, Hershey, Graven, William.
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Nong
John W. Craine
Canton
Ommo
Cour
W.F. Kean
Wooster
Governor Harris speaks in Wooster defending Local Option bill
Governor Andrew Harris visited Wooster delivering a speech to a packed Republican club after Medina and Mansfield stops. He defended signing the Local Option bill, arguing it grants home rule without saloon votes, noting the legislature passed it by two thirds and he would not veto a measure backed by such support.
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Daily Republican
Andrew Harris
Wooster
New Republican Club
Harris
Medina
Mansfield
Rose County
Smithville Local Notes and Political Meetups
Smithville and Green township report rainfall the day prior and corn blades that dried hard. Attendance at Shaw meeting in Wooster rivaled the Point Breeze Democrat gathering, with Democrats and Republicans from Wooster attending. Local residents Morris and Hutchinson visited Pleasant Home. Mary Ingle moved to Dalton. Crissie Yoder plans Goshen College. Samuel Stutzman dies at 82. funeral at Union Church. Amanda Yoder returns from Logan county teaching. Myron Lichtenwalter oversees Brethren College boarding at Lordsburg. Wm J Kratz of Cleveland on honeymoon with Gallagher family. H R Brieke r and daughters visit Victor Gallagher. Gov Shaw meeting noted. Smithville men in front ranks. Taft ticket praised. Ladies Guild pastry sale and election-day dinner planned. Dr J W Buchanan visited Canton. Arthur Buchanan moves to Denver. Bricker sisters acquire Victor plane. Various local visits, travels, and farm/news notes.
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Green Townships
Shaw
Wooster
Point Breeze
Morris, Hutchinson
Henry Brown
Pleasant Home
Fes Ges
Milwauke Wis
Mary
Paradise
New Cemetery
Amanda Yoder
Logan County
Myron Lichtenwalter
Brethern College
Danker
Lordsburg
Pasadena
Cal
Wm. J. Kratz
Cleveland
Joseph Gallagher
H. R. Brieker
Victor Gallagher
W HH Hutchinson
Sylvester Stevens
Gov. Shaw
Smithville
Taft
Ladies Guild of the Methodist Church
J. W. Buchanan
Canton
Arthur Buchanan
Denver
Clarence
Firestone
Firestone Town Company
Florence
Jewel Bricker
Victor
H. A. Mowery
L. B. Eberly
Garl-Swetger
Jacob Froyer
Ida
Carlock
Peter Froyer
M. C
M. J. Smucker
P. J. Smucker
Fiskuma
Pension Voucher Penalty Envelopes Free for Pensioners
The Postmaster reports that pensioners may obtain penalty envelopes at no charge for returning pension vouchers. The Interior Department is directed to supply free properly addressed penalty envelopes for pensioners only. Also updated Great Britain Ireland postage: starting Oct 1 1908 letters to the UK priced at two cents per ounce with double deficiency collected on delivery if unpaid or short-paid.
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Great Britain
Ireland
Bryson -Hoa
Secretary of the Interior
Great Britain and Ireland
Postal Administration of
United States
United Kingdom
Century Club Meeting Set for October 6 at Observatory
The Century Club will hold its next meeting next Tuesday evening October 6 at the Observatory of Music with Prof. Erb.
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Century Club
Onservatory of Music
Prof
Erb
Shreve Street Fair Promises a Big Open Day
The Shreve Street Fair opens Wednesday with first class exhibits and numerous amusements. Many Wooster residents plan to attend for a pleasant time.
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Shreve
Wooster
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