Death of Ex President Harrison in Indianapolis
News of General Harrison's death reaches Indianapolis after a quiet painless end on Wednesday afternoon. Attendants and family were at his bedside as the city marked the loss with flags at half mast and public sorrow. The report lists attendees, including Mrs Harrison, Miller and Haines, with notes on family members not yet arrived. Self Denial Week in Wooster is announced by the Salvation Army to raise funds for Prairie Homes and missions, noting $250000 spent on foundations with $210000 from inmate support.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
General Harrison
Russell Harrison
Tibbett
Jameson
Dorsey
Dan Ransdell
Army of the United States Senate
Clifford Arrick
Salvation Army
Wooster
Prairie Homes For City Poor
The
Home and Foreign Missions
Oliver Shoup
West Point Chaplaincy Transforming Power of Faith
In 1826 at West Point, Charles P. McTavine accepted a chaplain and ethics professor post after Secretary of War John C. Calhoun offered it. He faced hostility from officers and cadets, yet by year end prayer meetings drew both, including Leonidas Polk. Half the corps became Christian, with several later entering ministry.
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Weat Point
John G. Calhoun
Coventry
West Point
Leonidas Polk
Lodlalana
Polk
Forfeiture sought in blackmail bond case
Prosecutor W. J. Weygandt filed suit against Samuel J. Shanklin A. D. Metz J. M Scott J B Patterson and B K Sturges administrator of C D Firestone to recover 300 as bondsmen for Shanklin who was adopted for blackmail in February 1900 He was arrested at Barberton by Sheriff McCoy brought to Wooster released on bail and when he failed to appear the bond was forfeited but not paid Shanklin was arrested weeks ago in Illinois and is in jail awaiting trial.
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W. J. Weygandt
Samuel J. Shanklin
A. D. Metz
J. M Scott
J B. Patterson
B. K. Sturges
C. D. Firestone
Shanklin
Barberton
McCoy
Wooster
Illinois
Andrew Reiman
Lizzie Sigler
Wm. Young
Baer
John Roeslay
Pennsylvania
Baying
W &O
Dannie O'Brien
Mansfeld
North Lawrence
Dora Ewartz
Penitentiary
Ashland County
John McLaughlin
Stebbins Bank
Creston
Marion
Weygandt
H O
Odenkirk
Wm. Odenkirk
East Union Two
Aimilar
Shreve Daily
Saya
Laura Keieter
Astland Gazette
Carnegie
Ashisodon Center
Atock
Carnegie Co
Morgan
McGrew
Pittsburg
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Rev and Mrs Proctor
Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Proctor celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 13 at their Enat Bowman street home. They married in Mercossberg, Pa., in 1851 and moved to Wooster in 1877. Children and relatives from Mansfield and Wooster attended. Pinkerton's Gem Gallery relocates to the old stand over Fredrick's Dry Goods. photos range from 200 to 1 560 per chosen item.
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J. O. Proctor
Enat Bowman St
Mercossberg
Wooster
Ray, Proctor
Proctor
T. R. Roctor
Misses Carria
Edna Proctor
Fred Proctor
Mansfield
W. Z. Bennett
Miss Bennett
J. E. Proctor
J. C. Proctor
Pinkerton’s
Gem
Fredrick
Jubilee Stamp Dispute Spurs Two Government Departments
The diamond jubilee stamps issued by the treasury were not recognized by the post office for postage as proceeds funded the Prince of Wales hospital. Issued on Duke of York initiative, plates later destroyed in the Bank of England, making them scarce and highly prized to collectors yet invalid for postage.
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Duke of York
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
Prince of Wales
Bank of England
Chicago Record
Miss Murdock Declares No More Talks With Tom Parker
A dialogue reveals Miss Murdock refuses to speak to Tom Parker after he allegedly insulted her. She recalls meeting him at the sea shore last summer and learning he flirted, then notes he was found at his office with sleeves rolled, prompting her decision to decline tea invitations. A quoted aphorism on faults and grace closes the piece.
Dairy Notes On Milk Richness And Udder Care
Professor Cooley explains milk richness cannot be judged by appearance and stresses routine care. Suggestions include brushing cows before milking, clipping udders, fresh cows, clean overalls, and using a new strainer for groups of cows. Emphasizes three Cs: care cleanliness and cold.
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Cooley
Improving Stable Design for Light Ventilation and Drainage
A 19th century exchange article urges farmers to build stables with ample light and high ventilation to protect animal eyesight and health. It warns against compact, poorly ventilated barns that trap odors and carbonic acid gas, and stresses proper drainage, drainage clearance, and use of absorbent materials to manage urine, especially in winter.
Average Meight and Women Height Comparison
The Prune woman is Bt lin and American women are nearly Ma taller than their British counterparts. The text notes women pardon quicker than they attend to manners, reflecting dated social attitudes.
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Holeti
Bt. Lin
Great Britain
Shortage in City Water Funds Revealed At Meeting
At a Tuesday Water Trustees meeting the water committee and a former water department officer acknowledged a shortage in accounts. The amount is unknown but a full statement is promised at the next council meeting. Treasurer Wm Munchenich paid 391.06 into water board credits. source of funds unclear.
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Water Trustees
Water Committee of Council
Water Department
Wm. Munchenich
Board of Water Work
Death of Henry Caybee at 68
Henry Caybee of near Millbrook died of Bright’s disease Tuesday afternoon at age 68. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m this Thursday at Masaillon Hospital adjacency to the event with local notices inviting community members to share condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Caybee
Millbrook
Bright
Wooster News in Brief March 1901 Local notes and deaths
Local items include deaths of Miss Vérm King and Frederick Kobury, a marriage of Charles Deginney and Nattia Sigler, and education and court posts updates. Reports cover a horse accident, a building fire, oil lamp mishap, a locomotive switch patent, a bank theft investigation, and a planned Ottoman Empire lecture by Gen. T. Sweeney. Also noted are rail, infirmary, and divorce proceedings with community briefings.
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Misa Vérm King
Smithville
Sanday
Charies Deginney
Nattia Sigler
E. Cheaney
Frederick Kobury
Dalton
James Mullins
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Tre Young
Puck
Elas
Henry Pinkley Than
Masaillon Hospital
P.O. Given
Thia City
Wm. O Conrad
A. Conrad
Massillon
J H. Heller
Applecresk
Isaac Zartman
Perry Two. O
R. O. Zartman
Murdock
Pittaburg
Irvine O'Hall
Aye
Esther
Ad. Elsperman
Zanesville
Philip Elepermas
E. South
Wooster Cametery
Gen. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Ottoman Empire
J. B. Kissinger
Kissinger
O. B. Green
E. Liberty Street
Alfred O. Morrillatt of
U 8 Cavalry
Noah Schingle
Oreston
Belle Reonie
Lamers Reonia
Readsberg
Jeanie Yuat
J. N. Have
Mondey
Ohloa
Obair
Rey Hayes
Johns Gelt
Sterling
Henry Olroyd
Shreve
Chas
Harria
F. M. Rowe
Henry ‘Rowe
Cleyland
Irvin O
Wilhelmina Jacobs
Adair
Daniel Fanck
Sarah Smith
Reaf Smith
the Presbyterian Church
Obas
Moomaw
Alma ‘Troendly
Parante
Blone Creek
Freeman Rain
Weat
Balesa
Mill
Farmers’ Club
L 8
Warner
BF. Wallace
J. L. White
New York
Board of
Trave
Quinton Repository
Smodiley
Wayne County
John Koebier
Stark County
Koshier
Geo Mather
Galion
Medhurch
Repubblicane
J. R. Homer
Dr. Mather
Mathers
Wilbur
Wilbursng Food
Wilbur Seed Meal CO
Mitraukes
Wis
Columbus Carriage and Harness CO
Calumbes
Oula
Crockery
Petrols
Wayne
Ohio
Spink Street
Bowman St
Nold Ave
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