The Relentless Reaper Rears Its Grief in Wooster
Obituary notices report Jacob Rhoads of Wayne county died March 6 1897 at age 74 after a long Ohio residence with a large family of 13 children seven surviving. He was a U B Church member born in Somerset County Pa and buried at Oak Hill Cemetery following a funeral led by Rev I N Kiefer. Also William Manges longtime Wayne Township resident died March 4 1897 at his daughter’s home in New Berlin Stark County. A Somerset County native he moved to Wayne County thirty years ago and was a U B Church member. His son Dr Monroe Manges of Buffalo is a Wooster University graduate. burial was in Madisonburg.
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Jacob Rhoads
Wooster
Somerset County
Ohio
Wayne County
U. B. Church
I. N. Kiefer
Oak Hill Cemetery
William Manges
Wayne Township
New Berlin
Stark County
Helsleo
Monroe Manges
Buffalo
N. Y
Wooster University
Madisonburg
T. O. Goodchild
Orrville
John Wiler
Ashtabuls
W .I. Wiler
Chas. Ibsig
D. B. Ibrig
Eleonie
Sleter
Zartman
Heilelberg College
Tiffin
O. Ray
Donaldson
The
University
Market St. Presbyterian Church
Lima
F. M. Webster
Experiment Station
Washington
G . Allen
Hoo
McClure
D. C
Zach Rhoades
Darlington
Jacob Rhoades
Frank Hower
Anoville
Joseph Hill
Canton
D. W.colline
Penfield
Mrs. C
Lottie Horn
Andrew Read
Canaan Township
R. H. Warder
North Bend
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Cincinnati
D. J. Fleming
Wooster Voice
Xevia
Hxr- Ald
Locust year notes and Smithville meeting recap
In Smithville a locust year focus spurred a large turnout for planting contracts with a company. A horticultural association formed with Dr. Buchanan president and H B Hansberger treasurer. officers expect up to 560 acres. Also report Methodist meeting closes with several accessions and several local visits and movements, plus normal school closing and two week vacation.
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Dr. Buchanan
H. B. Hansberger
Release of American Reporter Scovel Shown In Cuba
The release of Harry Scovel from the Spanish prison at Sancti Spiritus Cuba was announced with national pride. Washington reports say Scovel was freed today without trial as the new diplomacy of the United States began, with McKinley and Secretary Sherman actively pursuing his safety and swift return to the United States. Scovel’s release followed warnings of U S redress and direct diplomacy with Spain.
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Harry Scevel
Sancti Spiritus
Cuba
Scovel
Washington
Pittsburg Dispatch
Sylvester Scovel
United States
Spain
Scoval
Senor Dupuy de Lome
McKinley
Sherman
Sanci Spirltas
White House
State Department
Lee
Havana
de Lomo
Personal Paragaphs from Orrville and Nearby
A collection of local notices recounts pastors visiting Orrville, ministers moving assignments, and townsfolk traveling. Names include Rev T O Goodchild, Prof F M Webster, Rev G Allen, and Rev H L Wiles. The piece notes deaths, illnesses, court witnesses, and community events with several Allen, Wiles, Rhoades, and Hill mentions. The Wooster Voice editor expresses sympathy for Mr F during bereavement.
Sherman presses for Scovel release in Cuba dispute
Secretary Sherman told Senor de Lome that Spain would be held responsible for harm to war correspondent Mr Scovel and supported reasonable demands in Cuba. De Lome promised to use his influence for release, and Scovel was later reported freed. Sherman then cabled General Leo that the US will back Spain requests within its power.
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United States
Sherman
Sanor de Lome
Scovel
Bis
Spain
Leo
Cuba
Arnica Barve for All Skin Ailments and Piles
Backlen's Arnica Barve claims cures for bruises sores ulcers fevers and skin eruptions and piles with money back guarantee. Sold by Laosacs and Boyp at 26 cents per box.
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Laosacs & Boyp
Infirmary Rules Clarified for Wayne County Relief
Wayne County Infirmary Directors interpretation of public relief after the 1897 repeal of section 975 outlines township trustees duty to provide aid to the destitute, with infirmary oversight for those unable to help themselves. Non residents and the ill or injured receive care at the institution with costs charged to the appropriate county as legally required.
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Wayne County
Paupora
Electric Bitters Promoted as Vital Tonic and Purifier
An ad touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore nervous energy and vigor. It claims vegetable ingredients tone the stomach nerves, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and cleanse the blood, improving appetite and digestion. Available at Lau bach & Boyd's drug Store for 60 cents or 1.00 per bottle.
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Laubach & Boyd's
Washington Letter on temperance and Congress failures
Regular correspondent notes that the Fifty-fourth Congress failed to pass the Capitol sale ban and the District liquor law amendment, despite House approval and public pressure from temperance groups. Senate opposition, Sunday sessions, and procedural delays are criticized while new charges against a Washington firm for postal abuses draw interest. anti saloon leaders urge intensified temperance work amid pervasive drunkenness in D C during inaugurations.
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Doln
Capitol Building
District of Columbia
Senate
House
Hill
N. Y
Congress
Post-Office Department
Washington
U.S Patent Office
Commissioners of Patents
John Wedderborn & Co
National Recorder
Mane
Anti Saloon League
Hi N Conden
House of Representatives
Salvation Army
William
Delaware
Canaan Community Notes and Local News Items
Mies Birdie Darrah is home from Medina for a few days. Frank Horsington remains in Cleveland Hospital. Chas Goyerle is much improved and up. Mies Rice of Spencer visits Sherman Long. E E Parry plans to move to Lodi with family this week. Will Gottaghick and sister praised for mandolin and guitar. Sugar camps opened by most farmers. Toi Krotner at home. Bert Bechte of Lattasburg and Frank Snell of Overton visited town. Drama Forced to the War by the Canaan Dramatic Club drew a large audience last Saturday. Mrs. Thos Russell visited Akron friends. Mrs. I N Hawk ill with rheumatism. Mrs. Mary Reed attended brother Simon Ewing's funeral Monday. School vacation this week.
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Mies Birdie Darrah
Medina
Frank Horsington
Cleveland
Chas Goyerle
Mies Rice
Spencer
Sherman Long
E. E. Parry
Lodi
Gottaghick
Sister
Toi Krotner
Bert Bechte
Lattasburg
Frank Snell
Over'on
Baturdea
Canaan Dramatic Club
Thos
Russell
Akron Friends
I. N Hawk
Dedication Plans For Ohio Agricultural Experiment Farm
A Wooster meeting outlines a statewide dedication for the new Ohio Agricultural Experiment Farm building. Officials and citizens discuss timing and events with June 3 chosen as the dedication date, aiming to attract Gov Bodwell, Secretary Wilson, and possibly President McKinley, with committees formed for general arrangement and invitations.
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Reaper
Smithville
Grandma Sanders
Dalton
Louise Holton
Leo Miller
Akron
Charles McKee
Barberton
Ohio Farmers' Insurance Co
Hendershott
Mother Medsker
King
Crow
Blackbird
E. P. Warner
McElhenny
Doylestown
Wheeling
Nancy Oritea
Grippe
Martin Rich
Wm. Pontines
Wm. McKewon
D. Brenneman
Willaman
Y. P
C. E
Normal Hall
Edward Payson Warren
Isa Carr
Sadie Fetzer
Chas. Keeney
J. L. Ebie
Prof. Jones
Floy Naftzger
Howard Mower
Origillo
Chas
Ward Long
Wadsworth
Sadia
Amanda Fetzer
Jennie
Minnie Zaver
Jonnie Daniela
Anna Klopfenstein
Respect
H. L. Wiles
Mansfield
Hie Church
Backlen
Public
Sonyonir
Herald Office
N. E
Canaan
Mary Reed
Simon Ewing
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Farm
Guv. Boadwell
Wilson
Board of Control of
Tuesaday
Yoder
Housa
H. Ellis
Boringboro
J. T Robionson
Rockway
O. E. Thorne
M. J. Carrol
A. D. Bolby
Harry McClarran
Jacob Frick
J. N. Kieffer
M. L.busyeer
W. J. Given
J. R. Zimmerman
Geo, Keitler
I. Li. Myers
Samuel Ames
J. T. Hickman
W. O. Beebe
Alviozi Cunningham
C. E. Thorne
H. Eltta
Board of Control
I. W. Kelffer
M. L. Smyser
Etta
Mosars, Ames & Stence
Ames
Ellis
Thorne
Citizern
I.N. Kleffer
Wayne
W. C. Beebe
Alvinzi Cunningham
Hey. I. N. Kieffer
J. T. Bick
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