Notable Wanderer and Local Happenings in Litchfield and Wooster
Dr Tanner visits Litchfield while Killbuck in Holmes County reports 53 families five saloons and two churches. Wooster's grain trade grows as wagons bring abundant wheat and buyers pay high prices. The Wooster Refrigerator-M Manufacturing project is announced with local partners. The Allison family in Holmes County pursues a vast inheritance claim in Washington and abroad.
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Killbuck
Holmes County
Wooster
William J Miller Shoots Himself in Wooster Home
A Wooster man William J Miller about 50, despondent after job losses, shot himself Thursday morning at his father in law Alexander Laughlin’s Mulberry Street residence. He died about three hours later. He left a wife two sons and two daughters.
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William J. Miller
Rm Weno
Wooster
Alexander Laughlin
Mulberry Street
Herald
New York
Canton
L. Firestone
Shaffer
Miller
Topeka
Wooster notes report community events and local incidents
The column covers church services and meetings, a benefit play by the G A R and Wooster City Guard, a telegram announcing the death of I W Taylor in Colorado, a Wooster University warning about Ayer s Pills, German community matters, an astronomy note on 1889 eclipses, doctor visits and saloon politics in Mt Eaton, a senator s bill on county officer gallantry costs, a Tuscarawas County accident, and a University of Wooster historical association event with a campus contest.
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Theattle Field
Wooster
David Nice
Longmont
Colorado
I. W. Taylor
Samuel Taylor
Isaac Johnson
Wooster University
M. E
Village notes mix ads and opinion in Paint Township column
The piece notes local business activity in West Lebanon and Paint Township, including agencies, sewing machines, and rail links. It laments liquor sales while praising a strong school led by Mr. J. F. Budd and highlights area firms on Main Street and the Literary Society.
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Rome
Lebanon
Paint Township
Baltimore & Chicago Junction Ry
Main Street
J. Hoak
Dry Good
S. Card
J. M. Roan
Mystical Life Theme Yields Thorn or Flower Harvest
Poem fragment speaks of life as a field yielding either thorns or flowers based on effort. It reflects on agency shaping destiny and suggests a moral or philosophical choice in daily living.
Sleigh Accident Injures Mrs Metsker in Easton Ride
On Saturday evening Rev E Metsker his wife and child rode to church at Easton when the sleigh broke and frightened the horses causing the sleigh to upset. Mrs Metsker broke her right leg between the ankle and knee. The other occupants escaped injury. Dr Grill treated her and reports she is doing as well as could be expected.
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E. Metsker
Easton
Sons Recovery Hopes for Local Injury Patient
The son of Mr. Henry Yocum near Congress is progressing well under Drs. Warner and Winkler with strong hopes for recovery. In Chester township a supper incident involved a boy asking for chicken with a leg. Mrs. J. W. Keller died Tuesday and was buried today. Mr. J. Paul, a Smithville merchant, died Wednesday at 11 am.
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Henry Yocum
Congress
Chester Township
Paul
Smithville
Resolutions of Respect From Applecreek Grange
The Applecreek Grange adopted resolutions of respect for deceased member I G Langell who died suddenly. The group expresses sorrow, honors his faithful service as chaplain, and offers condolences to his sister and children while sending copies to the family and publishing in local papers.
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Applecreek
Waertas
Felow
Langell
Business Room To Let In Downing Block
Raum in Schlagle block offered for rent with occupation starting April 1 1883. Apply to W T Downing. The room was previously occupied by George.
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Heraxo
J. E. Barret
Glasgow
Geo. Schlagel
Community notes and church meetings in New Pittsburg
Reports from New Pittsburg mention ongoing Lutheran church meetings led by Rev. I Keifer and a visit from Miss Emma Keenard of Bridgewater. The ice crop is good and residents report filled houses. C Hener plans to move to Me na county soon as Reavid Myerg & Co. prepare for the dedication of the new E Nebyterian church built at Fredericksburgh.
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Ag der Bahnbrecker
Pioneer
J. Adolph Schmitz
Rev. Mott
Association
Louisville
U.S
W. C.T.50
Wayne County
der. Bah Jbrecker
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Keifer
C.hener
Mena
Reavid Myerg & Co
Wetto
Petition Signatures Call for Stronger Liquor Laws
A reader notes signing a petition to the legislature for improved liquor laws in Ohio, with a few exceptions mentioned.
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Sis Teer
Farmer's Institute Meeting Rescheduled After Bad Weather
The Farmer's Institute preliminary meeting was postponed due to extreme weather. It will now be held Saturday, January 20 at one oclock in the County Clerk's office in Wogster.
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Wogster. L
Wayne County Pomona Grange Meets in Applecreek
Patrons are invited to the Wayne County Pomona Grange meeting at Grange Hall Applecreek Thursday January 25 at 10 o clock A M. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Discussion covers whether a farmer can take vacations like professionals. Dinner for brothers at noon. Fourth degree members admitted. Sisters of the order are specially invited. J W Taacerr Szo y
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Wayne
J. W. Taacerr
Szo’y
For Sale Basket Sleigh and Buffalo Robe
A for sale notice lists a basket sleigh and a buffalo robe offered at the Palace of Music north of the County Offices. Contact Joan H. Tromas for inquiries.
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Palace of Music
Joan H. Tromas
For Sale: 20 HP Engine and Saw Mill and Durham Bull
Auction note lists a 20 horsepower engine and saw mill offered cheap with six months mowing use. Also advertised is a thoroughbred Durham bull. Seller identified as W. H. H. Shutey.
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W. H. H. Shutey
Organ Offer From Wooster Man Sparks Interest
David Stoner of Wooster Ohio advertises the best organ in the market at the lowest price with a bold “Try me” challenge.
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David Stoner
Wooster, O
Palace of Music offers pianos organs and sewing machines
A local ad promotes John H. Thomas at Palace of Music North of the county offices as a trustworthy seller of Pianos Organs and Sewing Machines at low prices with no misrepresentation. The note urges customers to inspect his stock and promises safe purchases. A separate line mentions a daily alcohol expenditure estimate of 2,000,000 dollars.
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Palace of Music
Wayne County
John H. Thomas
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