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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-12-11

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"The Preliminary Debates," is feature about the process of selecting teams to represent Wooster in the Great Forensic Contests of the Year. In "Wooster Reunion in Dixie Land," a little Wooster reunion was held in Dixie Land on Thanksgiving Day. "The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra," is about the performance that the C.S.O performed. In "Death of Mrs. Correll," the passing of Mrs. James Correll is mentioned. "Alpha Taus Entertain," is about the Alpha Taus hosting a event in their hall.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1905-12-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice feature articles about the football season at the College of Wooster. The articles include "The Football Season of 1905," "The Alumni View Point," "Wooster's Champion Football Team," "The Football Outlook," and "The Hero of the Day," In "First Intersociety Debate," the first preliminary debate that decided which society shall compose the debate team was held.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-01-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition advertises the preliminary debate between Wooster and W. & J. Dr C. R. Compton is chosen as assistant to President Holden in his work of raising a million dollar endowment fund. The college minstrels plan to make an appearance in February. Additionally, the issue gives updates on the literary societies Lincoln, Willard, Irving, and Castalian.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-01-18

Wooster Voice Editors

In "Financial Condition," President Holden makes a report on the financial status of the College of Wooster. "First Annual," is about the success of a Bible Conference. In "Prof. Kirkpatrick," Kirkpatrick was selected to be an honorary member of Irving. "Ohio Wesleyan University," talks about Wooster and their upcoming debate with OWU. In "Wooster Singer," class of 1905 student James Seiler is singing at a New York Presbyterian Church.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-01-25

Wooster Voice Editors

In "Disciples of Webster," a preliminary debate will be held to decide who will represent the University in the upcoming debate. "David Starr Jordan," is about Jordan's lecture on the The Call of the Twentieth Century. In "National Oratorical," a oratorical contest to held by representative of state universities. "Episcopalians," is about Wooster defeating Kenyon in a game of basketball.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-02-01

Wooster Voice Editors

In "Traitor to the Black and Gold," it appears someone sent the complete set of football signals to Kenyon's captain last fall. "Websterian," is about how the Websterian Literary Society will continue its activity in the University of Wooster. "Cecil Rhodes Scholarships," is about the new scholarship that will be offered to Ohio college students. In "Wooster Men in Syria," is a written feature on life in the bible lands.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-02-08

Wooster Voice Editors

Representatives of Irving and Athenaean literary societies compete to represent Wooster in the debate with Ohio Wesleyan University - Athenaeans wins. Professor George Whitfield Andrews, director of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, gives an organ recital at Memorial Chapel. Waldo Hilary Dunn, a Sophomore at Wooster, historical novel "The Vanished Empire A Tale of the Mound Builders" is set to be published by a Cincinnati publishing house. Additionally, a Wooster corespondent is responsible for story published in the Cincinnati Enquirer that was proven to be false.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-02-15

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster is set to host over one hundred members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Governor McKinley chooses the Carnation as Ohio's state flower. A report says Marcus A. Hanna, chairman of the Republican National Committee Junior Senator from Ohio, is dying at a Washington hotel. Over a hundred men and women gathered in Hoover Cottage to honor to St. Valentine. Additionally, Professor F.H. Kirkpatrick gives and interpretive reading based on J.M. Barrie's The Little Minister at the Miles Avenue Christian Church of Cleveland.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-02-22

Wooster Voice Editors

In "Wittenberg Wins State Contest," at the State Oratorical Contest, Wooster ties with Hiram College for second place. "State Banquet," is about the annual banquet being held by the Oratorical Association. In "Japan," Russian and Japanese students at the University of Pennsylvania have had multiple brushes. "Fence Debt Will be Liquidated," is about the Athletic Association's debt from the field fence about to be raised. In "The Poet's Corner," is a feature on student's poems.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-02-29, Hoover Cottage Edition

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the voice is written by the women of Hoover Cottage - the first female dormitory at the College of Wooster.

The college presents the Second Annual Minstrel Show to students and citizens of Wooster. The issue includes a program from said show. Wooster faculty grants permission for the basket ball team to make a trip to play Westminster and Grove City College. George Sherwood Eddy, seven years engaged in Y.M.C.A work in India, addresses the Student Christian Associations. Additionally, the issue includes a lengthy piece details the travels of Miss Gertrude Gingrich.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-03-07

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice includes an article on the Creatore, the world famous Italian conductor, who will be bringing his band to Wooster for a concert. Another short piece invites all the alumni in and around Chicago to attend the Annual Banquet of the Chicago Alumni Association. Later in the paper, an article discusses the upcoming debate between Wooster's committee of the Oratorical Association and Delaware's representatives. Another section updates the student body on noteworthy work being done by alumni throughout the country. An article discusses the formation of a new concert company made up of three university students who call themselves the University Male Trio. Advertisements from local businesses are distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-03-14

Wooster Voice Editors

"Hard Fight," is about the first ever Wooster-Wesleyan debate. In "Wants to Plant Trees," Professor Notestein wants to get a permit to grow a small forest surrounding Reddick's Dam. "Women" is about the Y. W. C. A. hosting a social where the girls of both the Collegiate and Preparatory Departments were invited. In "Large Delegations," the great Italian band director Giuseppe Creatore and his band of 60 players will be playing at the Memorial Chapel.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-03-21

Wooster Voice Editors

"Gymnasium Exhibition," is about the tenth annual gymnasium exhibition of the University of Wooster. In "President's Reception," the President and Mrs. Holden entertained the freshman class at their home. "Aged Benefactor of University Dead," is about the death of Captain John H. Kauke whom Kauke Hall was named after. In "Creatore's Great Programme," the great Giuseppe Creatore and his band will be playing at the Memorial Chapel.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-04-11

Wooster Voice Editors

"Captain will be Elected," is about the election of a captain for the baseball team. In "Series of Lectures," is about the new series of lectures given by the faculty of the Bible and Missionary Training School of the University. "Howard G. Jones," Wooster alum '96 Dr. Howard D. Jones dies. In "Fourteen Hundred Dollar Scholarship," Wooster graduate John F. Lyons gets a McCormick scholarship. "Lady of Lyons," is about the Willard Literary Society presenting the play written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-04-18

Wooster Voice Editors

"Wooster Loses at Washington," is about the Wooster debate team losing against Washington & Jefferson College. In "Rebecca's Triumph," the new play Rebecca's Triumph will be presented by Castalian Literary Society. "Hash House Banquet," is about the Cincinnati Alumni Association hosting it's annual dinner at the Business Men's Club. In "Vernon D'Arnalle," french tenor D'Arnalle does a recital at the City Opera House ending the Lecture-Recital course. "In Police Court," is about a faculty at the college being charged with using a fire arm within city limits.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-04-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice includes an article detailing the highlights of the outdoor track meet preliminary to the intercollegiate meet. The sophomore class wins the meet. Another article describes an 1898 graduate's wedding in Dumaguete, the first American wedding to have taken place in this Filipino province. The faculty unofficially announces the graduating class's valedictorian and salutatorian. A section titled Among the Exchanges, lists a variety of interesting intercollegiate interactions and collaborations taking place across the country. Similarly, the University Calendar lists all the upcoming events, lectures and sports games.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-05-02

Wooster Voice Editors

"Dr. T. E. Green," is about Dr. Green giving a lecture on The Key to the Twentieth Century as the lecture-recital course comes to an end. In "Willard on the Stage," the Willard Literary Society puts on the play of The Lady of the Lyons. "Daring Sermons," are about two sermons preached by Wooster men. "Elbert Moses," is about Elbert Moses representing the state of Ohio at the Inter Collegiate Prohibition Association.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-05-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice includes an article describing the Graduating Recital given by a member of the Class of 1904 at the Memorial Chapel earlier that week. Another article details the return of Sigma Chi, a fraternity that had been inactive for a period of nearly three years. The section dedicated to the University Calendar lists a variety of events, recitals and games taking place that week. Later in the paper, an article is included on the work being put in by the executive committee of the Alumni Association in arranging for an Alumni Banquet.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-05-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice includes an article recounting the highlights of the banquet awarded to the seniors and tendered by the sophomore class earlier that week. The article also includes the menu provided at the banquet. Another article recounts the details of the baseball game against West Virginia, which Wooster lost. Later in the paper, an article briefly describes the annual drive held by Theta Nu Epsilon, as well as the two new initiates brought into the group earlier in the year. Another article on Greek life describes an event held by Alpha Tau Omega where they informally entertained the local chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at their hall. One article describes the performance given by the Chapel Choir where they sang The Holy City, among other classic pieces at the Memorial Chapel earlier that week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-05-23

Wooster Voice Editors

"Recent Discoveries," is about Rev. Albert Clay Ph.D and his lecture on the topic of Recent Discoveries and the Old Testament. In "Heroic Efforts," two seniors help prevent a fire from spreading in Severance Hall. "Freshman-Junior," is about an inter-class banquet held in Kauke Hall. In "Hats Worth $100," a theft of hats occurred during the banquet. "Commencement," is about how the official program of Commencement Week has not been issued.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-05-30

Wooster Voice Editors

"Proposition Will Be Made," is about the Athletic Association considering renting the University Field to the Trolley Field in the summer. In "About The Contest," Edmund Lucas writes the Voice to talk about the contest he is competing in. "Dick Noyes Dead," is about an class of 1901 student Richard V. Noyes passing away. In "Miss Barnes," Miss Regina Barnes gives the last recital of the 1904 series of graduating recitals.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-06-06

Wooster Voice Editors

"John O. Welday," is about the newly elected Board of Control for the Wooster Voice with F. F. Frazier elected as president, Chas. Wilder looking after finances and John O. Welday elected editor. In "Farewells," seniors prepare to bid farewell to the buildings as a commencement tradition. "Speakers Chosen," is about faculty picking the commencement orators. In "Just at Twilight," the Young Women's Christian Association arrange a series of twilight musicales. "June Brides," is about Miss Josephine Teal and Delano Brinkerhoff getting married.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1904-06-16

Wooster Voice Editors

"Solemn Ceremonies Close Commencement Week," is about the class of 1904 graduating from the College of Wooster. In "When Greek Meets Greek," the annual tradition of the Pan-Hellenic Banquet returns after six years. "Class Day," is about the seniors presenting he play The Private Secretary. In "Talked To Graduates," the annual baccalaureate address was given by the president. "Seniors Equip Laboratory," is about the proceeds from Class Day going to the purchase of apparatus. In "Prof. J. C. Boyd Resigns," Professor Boyd will be leaving the campus to work in business. "Struck By Lightening," is about George D. Dunham being struck by lightening.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-01-10

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition begins with a piece entitled "The Dramatic Value of Contrast" by Robert G. Caldwell, class of 1903. There is an article discussing students that got married over the holiday break. Additionally, the voice takes the chance to wish students a happy New Year.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1903-01-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes an article comparing two of the seven plays of Sophocles entitled "Comparison of the Oedipus Tyrannus and the Philoctetes" by Harry N. Irwin, class of 1905. There is an advertisement for a student production of Hamlet. Additionally, the issue includes a fictional piece on victims of quicksand.