Burton City News From Baughman County Socials And Weather
Burton City notes a busy social week with Miss Sarah Tschantz hosting friends and Nellie Fletcher's party featuring games and a taffy pull. Magicians entertained guests and Ida Shenk Lizzie Kutz left for Akron while Rev Mechlin visited from Dalton. Weather shifts with more winter and a broken rail reported on the transfer siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Tschantz
Nellie Fletcher
Ida Shenk
Lizzie Katz
Laura Shearer
Katie Fry
Allan Rehm
Jay Reed
Frank Misere
Karl Michner
Dessie
Lizzie Kutz
Akron
Jay
Charley Reed
Elmer Shenk
Christ Fletcher
Adam Rehm
Ida Maxwell
Clara Fichenberger
Laura
Dessie Kutz
Johnny Bull
C. E. Boutson
Pennsylvania Company
Massillon
Wooster
Claude Fletcher
Barberton
Findlay Minks
Orrville
Burton City
Sonnemberg Letters From Wayne County Snow Delays Rabbit Hunting
In Sonnnenberg Wayne County a two inch snow coats the ground hindering rabbit tracking as wind scatters tracks. Names such as Dan Amstutz Jacob Saurer Peter Hofstetter and others appear with plans to visit Orrville work on railroads or relocate west. A sale is announced for March 21 and local letters invite Dutch Billy to visit when weather warms.
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Wayne County
Billy
Dan
B. Amstutz
Jacob Saurer
Orrville
David J. Moser
Ile
Jacob Hofstetter
George Baumgartner
Sam. Steiner
Anna Hofstetter
West
N. D. Moser
Wooster
Emma
Caroline Moser
Mr. Li
McQuaid and Local Happenings This Week
Weather swings from 34 above to 7 below zero with a late freeze. A lawsuit at Orrville involves David Brenneman and Julius Cheyney. Mrs Marty, 84, ill with lung fever. John Marty excused from jury duty. Congressman McDowell praised for post office support. John Buff serves as mail carrier amid upcoming changes.
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Chicago
Orrville
David Brenneman
Julius Cheyney
McDowell
Local Store and Post Office Relocate to Eugene Brenneman Room
In a brief notice the community mentions upcoming changes with plans to announce details later. The store and post office are currently housed in the Eugene Brenneman room for the present, with further notes promised from Anon.
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Eugene Brenneman
Anon. Nix
West Lebanon Community Notes and Coal Prospecting Update
School entertainment drew a large crowd at Shilling's Schoolhouse. Prospecting for coal near West Lebanon continues with sixteen holes drilled on Geise and Weisgarber lands, drilling on several farms, and a mine expected to open this spring or summer. Work on the railroad resumes February 27, while local residents relocate and visit families nearby.
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Shilling
John Hoak
Edward Snyder
Richville
Stark County
Gilgen
Harvey Maurer
Allan Teeple
Henry Weisich
Kluth Beals
Ir. S
Hoffman
Jacob McFarren
Local Notes From Pokeberry Township Seemingly Busy
February column reports Emil Kurzen teaching at No 10 Sugarcreek township and Vinnie Bookwalter hired to teach Junker Nill school next spring. Mr and Mrs J Slayes of Wooster visited Mr Slayes' parents Frank Kauffman. Jonas Brubaker’s youngest child ill with lung fever. Henry Mock to work for Samuel Eschleman next summer. John Good, Dalton student, ill with a severe attack. Elmer Strohm and bride visited John Tlackman’s home.
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Emil Kurzen
Sugarcreek Township
J. 35
Slayes of
Wooster
Slayes
Frank Kauffmans
Vinnie Bookwalter
Junker Nill
Jonas Brubaker
Henry Mock
Probate Court Proceedings and Estate Actions
Will of Louisa Baldinger filed for probate with hearing on February 26. F D Wenger seeks appointment as administrator of Maria Wenger. Isaac Johnson reports sale of land and cash purchase to best serve the estate. Frank Taggart guardian of Mary Reed with bond 1200. Irvin McClarran administrator of Jane McClarran files distributive account. hearing April 6. Will of Herman Wutke filed for probate with hearing February 26. Henry Gifford insane adjudication proceedings. John Ramsey guardian to sell ward real estate. hearing April 2. Fredrick Zaugg seeks appointment for Jacob Zaugg. hearing February 19. Allen Fisher arraigned for petit larceny. pleads guilty. 20 days jail plus costs. Henrietta Isardon claim allowed against Christian Bardon estate. first and final account filed. N Mowrey administrator of Sidney Wilbur files first and final account. hearing April 6. P Cotterman executor of Susan Speicher will petitions to sell land to pay debts. W H Zaugg administrator of Geo Mettetal petitions for sale of real estate to pay debts.
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Louisa Baldinger
F. D. Wenger
Maria Wenger
Isaac Johnson
Matilda Geigey
Frank Taggart
Mary Reed
Irvin McClarran
Jane McClarran
Herman Wutke
Henry Gifford
Doylestown
John Ramsey
Henry Musser
Fredrick Zaugg
Jacob Zaugg
Allen Fisher
Henrietta Isardon
Christian Bardon
N. Mowrey
Sidney Wilbur
Learing
P D.cotterman
Susan Speicher
W. H. Zaugg
Cieo
Mettetal
Birthday Celebration for N O McDowell Attendees Reach Fifty
Relatives gathered at the McDowell home west of town on a Wednesday evening to mark N O McDowell’s 47th birthday. About fifty guests from Dalton Orrville and nearby areas enjoyed games, cake walks led by Mrs. Stuck and a lavish supper. Speakers and songs followed with recitations by the younger generation and performances by Vance and Rex McDowell.
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N. O McDowell
Dalton
Orrville
J. M. Fiscus
Wathanietstfe
Stuck
N C. McDowell
Vance
Rex McDowell
McDowell Receives Gifts After Validating Support
The recipient McDowell was showered with useful and beautiful presents amid laughter. He expressed appreciation as the crowd closed with a grand march and departed in the early hours of the morning.
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McDowell
Public Sale at Adam Wingert Farm near Dalton and Keenville
Public sale at Adam Wingert’s residence on the Rudy farm one mile east of Dalton and two miles west of East Keenville begins at 1 pm. Items include 3 horses, 21 cattle, 10 sheep with a registered Shropshire buck, 11 hogs, 2 wagons and farm implements such as a corn planter hay tools plows harrows and ladders. Terms announced sale day. Jenner & Son, Auds. David Rudy, Clerk.
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Adam Wingert
Evans
Fremont
Jenner & Son
Auds
David Rudy
Peter Hofstetter
Dalton
Applecreek
Brenner
Public Sales of Farm Goods and Livestock Across Counties
A series of historical public auctions announced. Henry Weaver offers 3 horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, tools, and farm gear at 12 o'clock with one year credit on sums over $5. Lib Douglass administers Swisher estate with goods including books, furniture, tools, and a gold watch, cash for small sums and credit terms for larger purchases. Later, Peter Hofstetter lists 14 cattle, wagons, plows, binders, and hay with sale at 1 pm. Brenner Auct.
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Douglass
Swisher
Dalton
West Lebanon
Levi Sleibner
Albany dairyman seeks doctor as child improves with Cough Remedy
An Albany dairyman, anxious for a doctor for his severely ill child with croup, waits at a drug store then reports the child is much better after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The druggist, Otto Scholz, notes local demand for the remedy. For sale by F. F. H. Pope.
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Albany N. Y
Otto Scholz
Chamberlain
F. F. H. Pope
Cronje Surrenders with All Forces to Lord Roberts
General Cronje and his entire command capitulated unconditionally to Lord Roberts at daylight on the 27th after a fierce defense. He is hailed as a heroic figure in history for his resistance.
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Cronje
Lord Roberts
News-Democrat lays plan for broader 1900 news service
Since May 1 the News-Democrat has grown in circulation and expanded operations. The Canton paper touts own leased wire news, a Massillon bureau, and plans for more staff with correspondents in Columbus and Washington. The Weekly Stark County Democrat is issued twice weekly for one dollar annually. Sample copies and agent terms available.
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News-Democrat
Stark County
M Moniths
Canton
Massillon
Columbus
Washington
Stark County Democrat
Advertising Rates for the Gazet te Year 1900
The notice lists weekly advertising costs for the Gazettes space including one column and half column rates with first week charges and subsequent weeks. It details local reading notices at five cents per line and church notices and educational notices at varying terms, with free publication for church notices and short wedding, death, and birth notices. Legal advertising and bank cards incur small fees.
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Churois
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Sore
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg and writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in ten days. The salve is promoted as best for ulcers wounds burns boils pain or piles. Care guaranteed. Only 26c sold by F F H Pope druggist.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
F.F.H. Pope
Settlement Notice Demands Immediate Settlement
A terse notice from Joan Young demands immediate settlement of debts to the undersigned. The message asserts past medical bills were saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and promotes the product as preventing doctor visits and cures colds, urging continued use at home.
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Chamberlain
New Home Sewing Machine Promises Lifetime Use
A party advertisement touts New Home Sewing Machines as the superior choice for family use claiming the machine will last a lifetime. Prospective buyers are urged to call and see why this model stands out.
Holiday stock sale offers One Minute Cough Cure
Local grocer A Wess advertises post holiday reductions on cures. John Dirr of Poseyville endorses One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and throat troubles. Will E Scott offers enlarged portraits in various styles. J Koontz of Corry Pa praises the cure for bronchitis and other chest ailments. F F H Pope promotes quick relief for children and adults.
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John Dirr
Poseyville, Ind
F. F.H. Pope
J. Koontz
Corry
F. F. H. Pope
Jno. Berry
Loganton
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles and Skin Ailments
I F I Pope from Albany Georgia extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as unmatched for piles injuries and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits. He credits DeWitt's Little Early Risers with superior relief for constipation and liver troubles.
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DeWitt
W .S. Philpot
Albany, Ga
I. Pope
Mendota Man Credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
George Barbe of Mendota Virginia praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming one dose helped him and a few bottles cured him. He says it digests what you eat and always cures dyspepsia. J F II Pope endorses the product.
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George Barbe
Mendota
J. F. II
Pope
Dyspepsia Cure Claims Quick Relief in Ad
An advertisement quotes L. H. Warren of Albany Wisconsin praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for long lasting relief after trying other medicines. The ad asserts the product digests what you eat and claims it will cure. It also cites F F Pope endorsing the cure.
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Pneumonia
Mrs Gee Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a frightful cough that kept her awake and with saving two lives when her husband Mr Long suffered a severe pneumonia attack. The medicine is sold in bottles 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free at Pope’s Drug Store.
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Gee
Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Pope’s
Story of a Slave Freed by Electric Bitters
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts curing his wife’s five year disability with two bottles of Electric Bitters. He claims the tonic relieves nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Sold by I F Pope Druggist at 50 cents a bottle with guarantee.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Pope
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endure Vital Health Claim
The ad praises Dr King s New Life Pills as boosting energy and mental power by restoring stomach liver kidneys and bowels health. It touts indomitable will and splendid health as outcomes and notes the product costs 25 cents at Pobe s drug store.
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Dr. King
Pobe's
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Main Street
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A. Wess
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