Change of Address and Advertising Rates in The Leader
The Cleveland Leader details advertising rates and change of address procedures. It notes that missed payments lead to continued publication holds and price penalties. A temperance resort editorial is cited, praising abstinence and noting higher business when beer is excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmy Sibrall Prinling
Bastof
Tacenisa
Beav
Feredituria
Sion Motion
Prottun Communications
Cleveland Leader
Army of 60 000 graves marked by drink scourge
A Corner Stone editorial laments 60 000 deaths this year from alcohol and urges fortification against the liquor threat. It calls mothers to awaken and blot out the scourge, arguing a drunkard risks entering heaven only through action against the vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Kingdom of Heaven
David Paulson
The
Union Signal
Local notes and holiday reflections in Wooster area
Christmas treats at ME Bundsy School and evangelical services mark holiday week. Local residents visit families and plan moves to Ohio towns while banana industry profits highlight Jamaica’s fruit trade and Jamaican workers.
Fragmented musings on photographic portraits and identity
The text reflects on the illusion of a photographic portrait revealing the subject's inner truth. It discusses how self perception and public image intertwine, mentioning Mr Samuel Powys and a gallery of faces, with a reflective critique of reliance on images.
Punctuation History From Inverted Marks to Commas
The text traces the evolution of punctuation from early marks like the inverted semicolon to the comma and question mark. It notes gradual introduction of marks onto manuscripts and the debated influence of early medieval punctuation on modern usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Caroline Dununéulea
Incorrigivte. A father's admonitions to Florence
A fragmented account shows Vie Wright delivering a long stern lecture to his four year old daughter Florence who admired her father's firm scolding. The passage records her calm response and a moment of mutual understanding as she tolerates the rebuke with admiration for Papa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Wright
Florence
Esbe
Wright
Mulais
Elorenss
At Home and Abroad: Man Aids Stranger, Wife Upset
An elderly man assisted a fallen woman in the street while his wife scolded him for not helping when she fell at home. He whispered that he was okay, and she retorted that she felt ignored, accusing him of circus training for her mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehe
Christian Name Usage Through Reformation
The article discusses the term Christian name used in England and Awerin and baptismal name in other countries. It notes the term emerged after the Reformation to counter biblical names and the view that biblical names were Christian while nonbiblical ones were pagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Awerin
Rough Criticism of Browning Poem Sordello
Lord Houghton then known as Dicky Milnes criticizes Browning's Sordello noting the epizram is obscure. He claims only two lines are understandable the opening and closing lines and calls both false in their meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Houghton
O. M. Yocum
Sec’y
Exchange of Courtesies In Munich Street Encounter
A sharp exchange between Moritz Gottlieb Saphir and an irate stranger in Munich ends with the journalist correcting the insult. The stranger curses beast while Saphir responds with thanks and identifies himself. The brief incident highlights wit over offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moritz Gottlieb Suphir
First Originator Speech Sparks Philosophical Ques
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quotes a playful exchange about who made the first after speech. A philosopher asks who delivered the first oration, and a witty reply names Adam after he finished the apple’s core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Tramp Admits Begging After Teary Look
A Chicago Post snippet notes a tramp says he begs money by looking sad and explains he would not beg if he could earn funds otherwise. The exchange occurs as a moral commentary on charity and deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeet
Chicago Post
Suicide Death of Frank H Strow in Cleveland
Frank H Strow aged 43 was found dead in bed at 406 Be Clair Street Cleveland due to an overdose of chloroform. A bottle of carbolic acid and two chloroform bottles were found beside him, suggesting possible premeditation. He left a widow and four children and came from Canton with family in Wooster, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H Strow
Perry Strow
Weoster
Cleveland
Strow
Tre
Woorter
Mies Anna Fox
Frank A Strow
Clair Otreat
L L. Baldwin & Co
Kemnard Street
Clara Nicholson
West
Canton
Wooster
Christmas Eve Reform church exercises and local notices
Community reports Christmas Eve exercises at Reform church and upcoming dedication of MEF church on January 4. Akron visitors Willis Armetrong and Toledo visitors Mr and Mrs Zoger feature in a running summary. A mad dog scare eases as several dogs show symptoms and are removed. Sleighing possible if snow continues. John Moore improves after Columbus operation and visits town. Dr Mackett and Dr Jameson noted with a presentation at the church. The sudden death of Mr Lowther shocks the town. funeral held at Presbyterian church with Dr Hackett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Armetrong
Akron
Zoger
Toledo
Shaffer Squire Young
Ruarder
Cleveland
Hoan
Anpleareek
Mr Rice
Spooner
John Moore
Columbus
Mackett
Jameson Wade
Brackett
Lowther
Ebock
Hbeh
Mr Warmer
Howard Crosby
Mr Crosby
Presbyterian Church
Hackett
New Year Church Events and Local Changes in Wooster Area
Local notices report Rev A D Knapp preaching at Orrville M E church on New Year's Eve. Wooster hosts the next Young Men's Holiness League meeting in March. Revival services ongoing at Church of God on E South St. Community updates include a livery stable sale, a coal business shift, and a Columbus Belt and Table Works fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .D. Knapp of
Wooster
Orrville M. E
Young Men's Holiness League
Church of God
E South St
Columbus Belt and Table Works
Pententiary
Columbus
Wooster, O
The
Wooster Preserving Company
Marriage Licenses Listed From Ohio Towns
Names of couples from New Pittsburg, Wooster, Canton, Orrville, Smithville, and other towns appear on a local marriage licenses list. The entries include spouses from Weester, Oberlin, Congress, Orrville, Rittman, Fredericksburg, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Specht
Etmel Houser
New Pittsburg
Charles M. Edwards
Ella Fetzer
Weester
L.benepa
Lena L. Miller
Riza M Rhamy
Canton
Mary A Chance
Wooster
Zamud
Hobbs
Oberlin
Flora A Skeese
Congress
Jacob M. Kurtz
Smithville
Minnie
Orrville
Mimeor K Badger
Alice C. Ray
W. Sheppard
Chester Township
Mary Schlum
Blackleyville
Henry Eshelman
Elva Bair
Rittman
Frank Gattar
Ella Amaroty
Wm. H Griffith
Millersburg
Zena M. Tracy
Fredericksburg
Chas. B Walter
Allegheny, Pa
Sadie J Ferrer
New Railroad Growth Across United States in 1902
The Railroad Gazette reports 6026 miles of new steam railroad built in the United States by December 31 1902. Ohio added 132 miles under nine 841 and 332 miles were constructed. Oklahoma leads with 570 miles of new line built in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Gazette
United States
Ohio
Oklahoma
Christmas Gift Unveiled for Apple Creek Church Dedication
The Applecreek Methodist church prepares for dedication on January 4 1903 after remodeling. A surprising gift arrives as Rev C D Patterson and wife present a full silver communion set with drawn work cloths for the table at the parsonage on a Wednesday evening. A December 27 1902 notice from Applecreek Ohio confirms the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Creek
C. D. Patterson
Applecreek
Phosphate Rock Production in the United States 1901
The Geological Survey reports U S phosphate rock output in 1901 at 1 435 728 long tons valued at 5 316 403, down from 1 491 216 tons valued at 5 350 248 in 1900 a decline of 7 490 tons and 42 845 dollars. Florida remains the leading producing state with its largest output and value ever recorded for 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geological Survey
Florida
Patent Medicine Ad Promising Catarrh Cure
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hal’s Catarrh Cure as a blood action remedy. It includes endorsements of F J Cheney as proprietor and lists Toledo wholesalers and testimonials.
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Ball
F.J Cheney
Propa
Toledo
F. J Cheney
Transac
Wapino, Kinnan & Manvow
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ME Bundsy School
Rev Underhill
Jacob Harmon
John Major
Andy Sshasd
Frank Jontz
Harry Warner
Glenn Y Warner
Chicago
Mr. Weasley Warner
J. B Stauffer
Robert Major
G Spangier
Roochabh Wike
Kether
Jacob
Woloces
Wappa Eonetta
William Wike
Jack McQuinn
G W Ryall
Freddie Houser Tuesaday
Jamaica
Mike
Tod Oxwingdy
Bart
Dawen
Elf
Acpre
Sath
Samuel Powys
Tun Lie Wile Menonesses
Fos
Chao
Cilir
Sufcido
APPLE
Reform Church
John G McGaw
Edinburg
Ind
publicIbura
Ze Vlerk
Song of
Peter Radigan
Radigan
United Presbyterian Congregation
Wilson
Irons
Campbell
Wylie Smith
E. North Street
Wm. Armstrong
Mr. Smith
John P Wise
Ella Gates
Londonville
Shreve
Common Pleas Court
Maria Waltz
Chippewa Twp
America
Alexander Pope
Thames
Twickenham
Bmyran
South Sea
Bebble
Glarani
Bostom
Pope
Americana
John Parke Custis
Washington
Abingdon
Virginia
Marreiage Liounses
Frank Johnson
Edna Beehler
Sterling
Rencoe C. Warmer
Clara E. Barnard
Congreas
Edward Cusack
Franklin Township
Cora M. Switzer
East Union
Emmet A. Tieche
Mary McClelland
Frederiakeburg
L. R. Kauffasan
Elma Miller
Benj Detweiler
Emma Boss
H.G. Yocum
Mgr
Ayer
J.C. Baxter
Braidwood, III
Ayer’s
J.c.a CO
Lowell, Mase
Court House
Frazier Henderson
Lutheran Tabernacle
Larwill Street
Jim Ome
D. Mahlon Rouck
H. A. Hart
Ermomeendowaing
Black Wooster
Bowman St
Roms Ave
Ascat
Fred’k W. Platt
Yoder Meuse
John Rookey
Wacker Bros
Coastel
Yarde
Kent Liberty St
Woester, E
Yoo Na Men
Svec'altw
Jacob Fischer
L. B. Critchfield, Ar
Critchfeld
Tate
Federal Court
Omeo
Quinney Cin Aide Publiasquare Wooite Onio
Rman
Omee Sonik Teas Aay
Wise Susas
Wooster Ice & Coal CO
Dealere IN
Massillon and
Tf Morth Bover
the Wooster Preserving Company
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