State Horticultural Association Meeting Highlights
The Ohio Horticultural Association held a highly successful meeting at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station with broad statewide attendance and strong local interest. Exhibits, including rolls and farm implements, drew large crowds as officers were elected for the year and the next annual meeting date was left to state fair officials.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio Horticultural Association
Wayne County
Wooster
Columbus
E. H Cushman
Euclid
W M. Scarf
New Carlisle
New Carlisle, O. W W Farnsworth, Secretary, Waterville, O., N. Ohmer
Dayton
C. H Ward
Emery
Fulton County
M H. Albaugh
Tadmor
Medina County
A. Shriver
Montgomery County
William Miller
Gypsum
Ottawa County
O. W. Aldach
Franklin County
E. G. Cox
Cradrick
Lawrence County
E. A. Woodard
Kirtland
Lake County
H. H. Allfather
Minerva
Stark County
G. R. Moore
Zaneaville
Maskingum County
C. L. Whitney
Ravenna
Portage County
Golden Corners Missionary Meeting At Wayne Church
The Ladies' Missionary Society of Wayne church will meet at Mrs Thus Armstrongs home next Thursday at 1 30 pm for their regular monthly session. George Clouse ru. nes load of corn fodder his horses ran and threw him injuring his left arm. Dr Young of Overton attended to him. The Orr Bros bale hay for Will Armstrong. The infant of Ed Penick suffers lung fever with Dr Young as physician. A Thanksgiving service was held by the Wayne Sabbath School last Sabbath.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society of
Wayne Church
Airs
Armatrong
George Clouse
Slessia
Clouse
Will Armstrong
Harrison Armstrong
Lehr
Chester Township
G. W. Spangler
Cleveland
Literary
Leroy
Ed. Penick
Dr. Young of
Overton
Wayne Sabbath School
Progressive Farmers’ Club
Wayne County
L. Smyser
Carl Kreiger
George Heck
Wooster
G O F
Standard
Krieger
Thore
Lee
Haa
M. E
J. J. Lucas
J. R. Ewing
Shreve
Cleveland Press
W L. Woodard
Kate Flager
Hattie Demiller
Reilroad
Woodard
Bl. on Law Question Draws Local Attention
Remarks by Rev. J. G. Bl. on the law topic drew interest as A. Armstrong in Wooster reviews the issue, brushing up his ideas.
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J. G. Bl
T. A. Armstrong
Wooster
Robbed the Grave A Philadelphia man finds life after illness
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a grave illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and pain. After three doctors gave up a friend's advice to try Electric Bitters brought dramatic recovery within weeks. He credits the medicine with saving his life and says others should try it, 60 cents per bottle at Laubach and Boyde Drug Store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Laubach & Boyde Drug Store
Court House Doings and Judge Pomerene Hearings
Court notes show Judge Maxwell presiding over Peter Pernot v Herbert Girard with a hung jury on a $3,000 slander suit. Other civil verdicts include $224.78 for a notes case and $2,016.25 for wage claim. Criminal defendants McGrath and McElroy face arraignment and bail defaults. Judge Pomerene opens sessions with multiple real estate and estate filings scheduled through December 16 1897, including land tracts and adjourned probate matters.
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Maxwell
Peter Pernot
Herbert Girard
Jast Isstie
Birdsall Manufacturing Cove
Johob Bott
Mary Zellers
Cyrus Stratton
Henry Zellers
Daniel McGarth
Brenneman
Smithville
Mell McElroy
Michael Badger
Jaodge Maxwell
L. R. Critchfield, Jr
McGrath
Joho S Adair
McElroy
James Feightner
John Meier
John Etling
Quain Quiver of Local News Flickers in Wooster
A patchwork of 19th century items notes county sessions and civic events in Wooster. mentions state horticultural society turnout, court clerk applicants, a Christmas season belief, a fatal accident funeral, church rallies, and a sensational farewell sermon at a Disciple church amid threats at the depot.
Local veteran Jacob Lawrence dies in bed at home
Jacob Lawrence, 67, long resident of Westerplace, dies in his bed found by daughter Br. Lawrence after a day of light chores and lard rendering. Survived by 13 children, nine living including William, Linnie, Ellis, David, Elmer, Dennis, Alexander, Edward. member of Diamond church and longtime Prohibitionist. Funeral held Sabbath, burial at Backleyville. rest of obituary notes other Chester township deaths and community figures.
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Jacob Lawrence
Br. Lawrence
Ashe
Dir
Lawrence
Philip Lawrence
Hid
Wayre County
Westerplace
Wiliam E . James
Linnie and
Ellis
Wooster
David
Elmer
Dennis Lawrence
Springfield
Ohio
Alexander Lawrence
Kansas City
Ekiansas
Edward Lawrence
Massilion
Diacipe Church
Rey J . Rues
Backleyville
Prominent Citizens Farewell in 1897 Tragedy and Obits
A jumble of obituaries and notices from a 1897 issue honors Carroll O Connor Wright a 13 year old boy who died at home after long illness. It notes Ruben Reed of Burbank dying at 78 from paralysis, praising his integrity. Other items mention local movers and shakers including editors, teachers, and civic figures, plus funeral attendees from Franklin County to Massillon. The text preserves local names, places, and dates with a lack of cohesive narrative.
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Carrol O'Connor Wright
J D. Wright
Spinket
Ruben Reed
Burbank
Franklin Co
Reed
Becklen's Arzice Saive for Various Skin Ailments
A damaged ad proclaims Becklen's Arzice Saive for Cu Broises Eeres Cleera Gati Fever Sores Tetter and chapped hands. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded, price 2 cents per box, sold by Livesce & Borp with subscription for the HEESLD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livesce & Borp
Obscure Crime Note And Obituary Recap From Local Paper
A damaged OCR page mentions a crime piece involving a writer and a reference to Oxeter Leet, plus an obituary for Whitmore of Caress who died on a December Saturday at advanced age. It notes a person named Reed and a few garbled details about farming or harvest events and local names. The fragmentary text preserves names and places, though many items are unclear.
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Hamas
O&ce
Abe
Cai
Reed
Garble of Local Trade and Store Requests
A fragment describes Harry McCcarrante store and Gistribaciez products. Linn seeks a stock check at KM Cuarsso's grocery near Cour Hoose, with meat and sweet meat items referenced. The text is fragmentary and includes unrelated garbled words.
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Sants
Harry
Iest
Easons
Linn
Cour Hoose
City Council Deliberates Street Works and Coal Contracts
Regular city council meeting discusses West Bowman Street culvert work by Lehr and further approach costs. City Hall coal contracts to Barton City Coal Company for lamp and slack coal approved, others’ bids reviewed. Alley crossings on East Henry street ordered repaired. Centennial log cabin oversight granted to Mrs. Daniel Hoth. Electric lamps contract up for renewal as a ten year term ends next June. No action on Bardon lots east of Palmer street. Ordinance to pay bills passed. Meeting adjourned.
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Smith
Lehr
West Cowman Street
Kinsey
Bell
City Hall
Directon
Council
Barton City Coal Company
Elgre
Cennea
East Henry Street
Boegner
City Park Committee
Daniel Hoth
Zaring
City Electric Lamps
CY the
Phves Corporation
Jane
Mr. Kinney
Otto Bardon
Palmer St
Fifth Ward
Independent of New York Ad Offer for 3 Publications
An advertisement announces a special offer from The Independent of New York. The deal bundles The Independent, Century Magazine for a year, and the Century Gallery of One Hundred Portraits for a single price of $750, down from $1450. Portraits measure 22 by 13 inches, are boxed, and shipped free by express. Orders and remittances to 130 Fulton Street, New York.
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Independent of
New York
United States
Independent Fnr
Independent
Century M Sezure
Century
Century Magazine
Express
Falton Street
Reedsburg Community Notes and Local Happenings
REEDSBURG residents report Sabbath time with A Hines and Jeromarius family. Eer Haseenpfing begins a pro tracted meeting at Meig church Perry township Aukland county. Winter term began November 1 with cleaned house and repaired rents. Local students urged to study hard as teachers prepare first class school. David Bowersock has been ill but improving. Mrs Brown also improving after illness. Several weddings expected before the holidays. Suspicious rumors noted but not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
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State Horticultural Association
Court House
Court OF Common Pleas
Celana Pomerene
Pomerene
Gey
Solomon Richwine
David Kauffman
James Bodine
C. J Harrold
Margaret Krause
John Fetters
Wooster Nationa
Bank
Marshall
Gareaux
Mowery
Bherife
Catharine Devioney
George Ferrer
Canaan Township
Solomon B. Firestone
Levi Reiter
Et Sy
Adm’r
Applecreek
Issac Burnett
Catharine Henry
Fraokno Township
Mary Cloune Va
Holtia Jacobs
Uuogress Township
State Hoorticultural Society
Harry McClarran
Reliab‘c
Amlit
Court Bai Ff
Iréné Stevenson
C. C. Strnffer
Eaves
South Beveret
J S. Ross
Charles R. Heesler
Ella M Figsell
Joseph H Slarrold
Mt. Eaton
Bloomington
Northend
Cleveland Medina and Southern Electric Railway
Mt. Vernon
Colombia
Relentists
Frooster
Chester
Witam H Lebr
Murray
Ferdas
Fernelis Toussatp
Paralyas
George Strock
Franklin Township
Mfilrook
Strock
Dauphin County
Frankin Township
B Strock
L.C. Strock
Woceter
Etnrm
Kartessie Azgetez
Cal &H Boté Wages
MeceSenores Fad
Beth
Ley Co Tueedar
Bebotegor
J. Mo Lesarce
Creveland
Lee F Tots
Seville
Jocre
Zeso
Myers
Armstreet
Lome
Frields
Darton
OS. Leer
Ada Nowccal
Meess
Bus Brokher
Gotush Retner
Lere
HS Seward
Eton Piano Ca
T G Nieddteteen
Geor Schumsz
Creaton Joursal
Genstor Lake
Legistacore
Mra
F. B. Fetesas
Seweckiy Pa
Mrs & W
Geen
Booocoington
Purebarg
Sewrkity
John Mc Nellan
H.M Oswad
Aderling Co
David Tod Descis Lawrence
Springfeld
Edward Lawrexee
Massillon
Jacob Lasrecee
Sanday
Sbread
Carl Kreger
Charles Stubiey
Jarod Shibie7
Mirne Sophia
Carrie Shibley
Etzriz
Wiliam Hayer
Cuca
Kreger
Tracie
Lakeville
Harry Limb
Orryne
Becklen
Eubecribe
Whitmore
Caress
Ettery
the City Council
Ucy
West Bowman Street
Eli Zaring
Cher
Mesars
Callahan
Rhodes
Zimmerman
Weston T. Peckinpaugh
Reedsburg
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