Fire destroys fine farm residence in Wayne townshi p
The residence of Mrs Eliza beth Medaker located about four miles northeast of the city was burned last Friday evening around seven o clock. The attic fire started from a defective flue and rapidly consumed the two story house and most of the second floor and cellar household goods. The 1800 dollar structure carried about a thousand dollars insurance and the elderly invalid owner faces rebuilding. Neighbors rallied to save contents and provide shelter while plans to rebuild are contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Medaker
Wayne Township
Modskera
Nsighbora
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs and Consumption
Mrs Phebe Thomas of Junction City Ill was told she had Consumption and no hope but two bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and approaching Consumption, bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Free trial bottles at Laubach and Boyd’s Drug Store regular sizes 50c and 1 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. Klog
Laubach and Boyd’s Drug Store
Is the Blackbird Here Editor Herard
Readers report robins staying over and migrating flocks seen near Wooster toward the north on February 15, 97. A morning concert featured tombits nuthatches and native sparrows as spring returns. Groundhog and ground squirrel awaken early, signaling the seasonal shift and possible blackbirds soon. J. G. Brack Wooster, C. February 15, 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herard
Wooster
J. G. Brack. Wooster, C
Meadow Larks Return Across Bedford Roads
A Bedford reader notes multiple sightings of meadow larks from December to January along a sunny high ground road near Solon. The birds were feeding on breakfast along the fence and fluttered ahead as the reader approached, then returned to the same area on January 14 and 16, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Winarp
Solon
Roosting Meadow Larks and Birds Reported in Oregon
Dear Sir I reply to Prof Black I note blue birds December 6 1896 frog sighting January 2 1897 plus croaking frogs and hairy caterpillars in February Roosting meadow larks near muck land and birds resembling canaries observed ROocu G K Roocu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodins
G. K. Roocu
Deaths of Dr E T Bertram and local residents
Notice of the death of Dr E T Bertram at his home on South Buckeye in Wooster after years of illness and a severe hip injury. Also report of Thomas Hennessey a former Wooster resident who died in Leetonia and Zachariah Harsh, once a umbrella maker in Wooster, dying at his North Went Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Bertram
South Buckeye
Connecticut
Ohio
Ilinois
Kansas
Wooster
Leetonia
Zachariah Marsh
Zachariah Harsh
North Street
Mr. Harsh
Pleasant Dome notices and small town happenings
In Weat Salem a freight engine derailed into a grain warehouse leaving minor damage and no injuries. The old gray mare frightened by the crash climbed a wall. A sled ride for fourteen married women went to Mr Grady’s south west of Pittsburg. The Sisters Society of Fair Haven baked biscuits to sell. Community members visit kin, attend social gatherings, and plan protracted meetings. Plans to shake up Mr Cal Gnas at a neighborhood gathering are noted alongside local updates and endorsements for Plank & Gray Whester, CA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Salem
Zehner
Harnes
Grey Mara
Five masked burglars loot farm near Applecreek
A gang of five masked intruders broke into Mr and Mrs W V Knox two miles west of Applecreek, bound and gagged them, robbed the house of 1500 in cash two $40000 bank checks and a gold watch, then fled. No arrests reported though the incident prompted regional concern as spring returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Knox
Applecreek
Mr. Knox
Jenélards
Wayne County National Bank
Full of Years She Fell Asleep
Mrs. Sarah McQuigg died at her home on a prece at in this city on Friday February 12 1807 aged 91 years and months born in Coleraine Ireland she came to America about 54 years ago settling in Wayne county where she resided with her family She was a devout member of the United Presbyterian church and a respected mother and wife Her sons William Samuel Yoho McQuigg James O McQuigg and daughters Martha Mary Sarah Eliza and others survive Funeral held Monday at 1 pm conducted by Dr J O Campbell Several relatives attended from far away including Hon Jas S NeGaign Mrs Eliza Franke and others Also a note on Electric Bitters as a medicine for the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McQuigg
Coleraine
Anaheim
Ireland
America
Wayne County
Abe
United Presbyterian Church
Todeedake
William
Samuel
Yoho McQuigg
James O. McQuigg
Martha
Mary McQuigg
Sarah Eberhart
S. 8. Eberhart
Mablon Roach
Eliza Franks
Fremont
McQui
J O Campbell
U. P. Church
Jas
NeGaign
Pama
Eliza Franke
Israh J. McClelland
Manefield
John R. McQuigg
Cleveland, O
Disa Sadie MccQuigg
Allegheny
North Franklin notices and school board hires
An Ohio item reports lark sightings near Kilbuck Bottom two miles east, crews seen on Feb 16. A birth is noted for Geo Kauffman and wife on Feb 11, an eight pound boy. D Heller moved his saw mill to McClarran farm northwest of Wooster. The school board met Feb 15 and hired teachers for routes No 2 through No 8: Obas Lautenschlager, G O Frilg, A D Eyman, Jennid Markley, Florence Frank, Lou a Dram, Zolla Patson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kauffman
D. Heller Bes
McClarran
Wooster
Allwey
Obas. Lautenschlager
Frilg
A. D Eyman
Jennid Markley
Florence Frank
Lou
Seliool Superintendent Thomas Ashland Dies in 1807
Febaatian Thomas, superintendent of Ashland Public Schools, died on Thursday February 1, 1807. Aged about 45, he was known for school methods and work. His death saddens the Ashland Schools, his wife, three sons, and a wide circle of friends.
An Old Shilling’s 84th Birthday Celebration
On February 3 1897 John Shilling of Burbank marked his 84th year with a birthday party. A respected local figure, he has long resided near Burbank and shared kinship with relative Double 8 Shilling who attended the event. Despite differences in stature the two Shillings are noted as brothers in name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shilling
Burbank
Shilling
John
Krieger in care as Lamport dies near Lakeville
Justo Krieger remains under doctor care and hopes for a speedy recovery as news note local visits by Oleff Duster and Mr Frazier. Peter Lamport, 73, dies north of here after years of illness. born in Germany, he moved to America as a youth, mined for gold in California, then settled to farming near Ullman cemetery. Interment there follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justo Krieger
Oleff Duster
Vernon
Mr. Frazier
Sparta
Tere
Flo
Dave
Ullman
Mr Lampert
Alance
Germany
America
Hoe
California
Ohio
Store lowers prices after death of Landis partner
Following the death of D Y Landis senior partner of Landin and Shinntiex the firm announces 60 days of reduced prices to clear stock before inventory. They call on debtors to settle accounts and note ongoing undertakings and embalming services. Mrs D Y Landis and J F Schmuck will continue the business as Laois and Bouse at West Liberty Street Wooster Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Y. Landis
Grm
Landin &Shinntiex
J. F. Schmuck
Laois & Bouse
Weat Liberty St. Wooster
Canaan Newsnotes From Wooster To Smithville Area
Miss Jesale Phillips of Wooster entertained at Mrs Zaver's home last week. Several Canaanites enjoyed Wednesday evening at O B Whoneotiler and wife in Bloomington. Miza Bertha Mobler of Bolden visits borunda F N Haskioa. Mrs T Russell spent a week with Medina friends. Jennie and Minnie Zuver of Smithville Normal spent the week at home. Bert Bechtel of Lyttasborga guest of E Ewing. Mrs Harvey Mobn quite sick with grippe. Miles Mallie Slae, Morlin Herman and mother ill last week. Mrs Marshall visited Just Wednesday in Smithville, accompanied home by Mrs T J Teeple. Mr Howman and family of Golden Quarnere will occupy the house vacated by E E Parry. Frank Bowery bought the home of D S Marshall. the Marlshll family will move to A Lehr home. Miss Jennie Fetzer married Garver of West Canaan on Wed eve Feb 10 97. Polly Orr fell and broke hip last week. Mrs Richardson of Oreston, former resident, fell and broke arm. Miss Anna Scott left for Hamilton. School entertainment repeated by popular request. Lincoln birthday anniversary observed by citizens and scholars in School Hall with various toasts and appreciations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clippinger
Charley
Mr. Harbaugh
J. H. Kesler
Akron
Joseph Kesler
Himmelright
Morr
Aleds
Pittsburg
Perry Weaver
Fuhrman
W. H
Pleasant Homie
Cal. Gnas
Fair Haven
Charles Beckley
Wm. Kiefer
David Jolli
D. B. Good
Dangan
Jesale Phillips
Wooster
Miza Bertha Mobler
Bolden
Borunda
F. N. Haskioa
Mra. T
Russell Apent
Medina
Mieces
Jennie and
Minnie Zuver
Smithville Normal
Apent
Bert Bechtel
Lyttasborga
E Ewing
Harvey
Grippe
Miles Mallie
Morlin Herman
Marshall
Smithville
T. J. Teeple
Mr. Howman
Golden Quarnere
E. E. Parry'e
Frank Bowery
D. 8. Marshall
A. Lehr
Mies
Jennie Fetzer
Garver
Weat Canaan
Polly Orr
Richardson
Oreston
Anna Scott
Hamilton
An Iiver Earf of
Washington
Herman Fouch
U.B
Reva, Dowling
Lewis and
Dennis
Mary McConney
Curtis McConney
Olr
Weat Salem
Clyde Qover
Charles B. Garver
Jennie Fotzer
Dowling
Canaan
Christ. Garver
Brinkerhoff
Bloomington
One Way Settlers Hate Rates Sell Tickets Flat Months
On the flat and third Mondays and Tuesdays each month the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Ry will sell one way tickets to southern points at greatly reduced rates. For southern trips call or write and A. O. agent or O. F. Daly, General Pass Agent, Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Pettiera
Spon
Veteran Col Kershner Dies After War Service in Detroit
Word comes of Col Philip Kershner death in Detroit on February 3 1897. A Springfeld Ohio native, he led a company as captain, became major of the 16th O V I, fought at Vicksburg where he was wounded and blinded, later rising to colonel. He died in Detroit leaving a widow and daughter, mourned by old comrades and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Kershner
Detroit
Mich
Wayne County
Kershner
Springfeld
16Th
O. V.I
Wooster
Vickaburg
Miss
O. W
Snyder Mill Fire Strikes Burbank Saturday Night
The Snyder Mill and its contents were destroyed by a fire likely starting between 8 and 10 PM Saturday. Insurance valued at $5,000 covered the mill and contents as the town aids residents and assesses rebuilding prospects.
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Meadow
Reaper
Thomas Hennessey
Fifth Ward
Pleasant Dome
Maul
Plank
Dalton
H. R. Jamieson
Columbus
Minnie Wecht
Chicago
Emme Buchanan
Ide Bronner
Massillonia
M. Wecht
J. L. Edwards
Cleveland
Bauder
D. Schultz
Fr. H. Cally
Rev. Barron
M. E. Church
West Lebanon
Charles Hawke
Dwite Wertz
McKinley
J.T. Wortz
Omana
Neb
Massillon
Thomas Lister
Schultz Ave
John Noonan
Mr. Lister
North Lawrence
Charles Putt
Ringora
Plank & Gray’s Mill
John Hushberger
Stahl
Irving Wilson
Farmers’ Mutual Improvement Club
Bert Wallace
Lanbauch—& Boyd
North Franklin
Kilbuck Bottom
Ashiagd
Seliool
Lakeville
Ganaan
Buokien’s
Arniea Baive
Lavence & Born
Snyder
Ael
Aylvester Frdry
Wm. Neumyer
McSonia Nhilson
Lodi
Martindale Haa
Progres
J. Banard
Banday
Carl Breneman
Denver
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