Aged Citizen Darstine Dies at Home on Beall Ave
Jacob Darstine longtime Wooster resident, born 1823 in Westmoreland County, dies at home on Beall Ave at 78 after months of illness. Survived by wife Mary Hartman and children Dr Frank H. Durstine, Lee B. Durstine, Mrs Alice E. Riale, Miss Claribel Durstine. Funeral today at 1 p.m. Transferred real estate records list numerous parcels and parties in Wooster and surrounding townships.
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Jacob Darstine
Beallave
Mr. Darstine
Westmoreland Co
Wayne County
Sugarcreek
Mar Duratine
Wooster
Jacob Hartman
Hartman & Durstine
Mary Hartman
Frank H. Durstine
Cleveland
Lee B. Durstine
Columbus
Alice E. Riale
Claribel Durstine
Death of Mrs Rachel Kipfer in Cleveland General Hospital
Mrs Rachel Kipfer aged 62 died Saturday afternoon at Cleveland General Hospital from complications following an operation. Born in Germany, she came to Wooster as a child and was the daughter of John Kipfer. Survived by two brothers John Kipfer of Wooster and William Kipfer of Golden, Colo. Remains brought to Wooster, funeral at North Walnut Street residence, burial in Wooster Cemetery.
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Rachel Kipfer
Cleveland General Hospital
John Kipi
Germany
Wooster
Sinter
Elizabeth Harry
John Kipfer
Wm Kipfer
Golden
North
Walnut Street
Wooster Cemetery
Jess Franks
East Union Two
John Shires
Frank Stanford
David Seabrooke
Creston
Common Pleas
Seabrook
Stanford
Hopewell
Sage Licenses Read by Orrville Official
The Orrville official lists names including B Hilty from Orrville and Ophelia L Zink from Sterling along with Philip Berg and Sarah Bixler of Dalton and Mayback from Dundee and Clara Parker of Apple Creek and Ben Switzer of Smithville and Etta Miller of Overton. Further names include David Nusebaum of Applecreek and Dinah Lehmaz of Orrville.
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Co. B. Hilty
Orrville
Ophelia L. Zink
Sterling
Philip Berg
Sarah Bixler
Dalton
Scott ( Mayback
Dundee
Clara F. Parker
Applecreek
Ben Switzer
Smithville
Etta Miller
Overton
David Nusebaum
Dinah Lehmaz
Death of John G Peebles of Portsmouth Ohio
John G Peebles of Portsmouth Ohio died when struck by a street car in Portsmouth in October. He was 88 and longtime trustee of the University of Wooster. Born near Chillcothe, he lived in Portsmouth since 1865 and served 26 years as president of the Portsmouth National Bank.
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John G. Peebles
Portamouth
Robert G. Peebles
Portsmouth
Her Way. A Century Verse by Elizabeth Sylvester
A fragment from a Century poem quotes a speaker praising a woman's unique traits as “her way.” The lines play with misheard senses and playful misdirections, noting eyes hair mouth nose and the speaker’s conflicted admiration. The verse ends with the speaker admitting love despite the idiosyncratic praise.
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Eliabeth Sylvester
Easy "Sure Things" Propositions to Bet On
The piece lists seemingly simple bets such as breaking an egg with hands clamped endwise, running 45 yards under a time pace, slicing a yellow cigar ribbon with a knife, and standing unsupported for five minutes while blindfolded. It suggests most feats would require extraordinary speed or strength, making many bets unsafe yet plausible for wagers.
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Fife
Snails Used To Clean Window Panes In Kensington
An old colored woman sells snails in South Street Front Street and Northern Liberties areas. She uses an old beaker to hold damp snails placed on sprinkled leaves to clean window panes. Snails remove insects and grime, leaving glass bright. Some Kensington shops use snails for exterior window cleaning. Aquarists also buy snails to keep aquarium glass clear.
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Philadelphia Record
Southtreet
Front Street
Second Street
Northern Liberties
Sihe
Kensington
Kennibgton
Popovers Recipe Instructions From Harper’s Magazine
The text presents a fragmented excerpt claiming Harper’s Magazine shares directions for making popovers as told by a Chinese servant to a visiting lady. It outlines steps involving milk, salt, egg, and careful mixing and baking, with cautionary asides about behavior and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
Mimi
Tata
Reunion of Wayne County Veterans Meeting in Wooster
The Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Association held its largest reunion in Wooster on Friday November 1 with about 200 veterans at the Armory. Officers were elected for the coming year and memorial resolutions on President McKinley read. A probate court notice followed detailing guardianship and estate actions.
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Wayne County Soldiers and Sailors Association
Radvn
D. ©. Curry
Wooster
Lieu
Weat Salem
Mahlon Roach
A. S. McClure
W P. Schott
J. H. Deeds
F. M Hickok
D. C Carry
E Neikirk
Academic arrivals highlighted in local listings
Notra Misa Myra Rogers and Herrick Todd visited family and scholar entries list new academts joining this week. Names include Mao Hoegner West Salem Vellah Eberly Madisonburg Nettle Brinkerhoff Golden Corners Nellie Matthews Canaan Hattie Harmon New Waterford Boyd Madisonburg Emmett Randebaugh Madisonburg Bertrand Chlerich Le Roy. many entries remain to enter.
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Misa Myra Rogers
Herrick Todd
Paint Valley
Mrs. J C Black visits daughter in Bellaire
Local notes record Mrs J C Black leaving for Bellaire to visit her daughter Mrs Helen Grafton while Mr Foster votes then returns home. Census official Ned Smith reports rapid completion of census work and dismissals, with most duties finished by January.
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J. C. Black
Bellaire
Helen Grafton
Foster
Ned Smith
Census Department
Washington
Cleris
Wooster Agian
Dennison
Weatminster
Board of Aid For Colleges
Synod
Wooster University
Dewey
Charles A. Gorgas
Maysville
Patternon
Moora
Kirkwood Hall
Christian Associations
City council approves repairs and lighting at opera house
Regular council meeting covers pavement repairs on S Bever and Walnut, refund of excess Frost property taxes, contract for coal at City Hall, use of electric lighting for the stage, and reopening of Runkle alley. Also notes repairs needed on Pittsburg avenue and a $30 damage claim on W Liberty. Ohio railroad sells round trip tickets to Andersonville for monument unveiling.
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Streat
S. Bever
Walnut
North Market Street
City Hall
C.D. Smith & Son
Harvey Franks
W. Liberty At
Andersonville
Baltimore # Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Offers Low-Rate Excursions
On November 27 and 28 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sells discounted excursion tickets between all stations on its line east of the Ohio River within 150 miles of the selling station. Tickets are valid for return until November 29.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Low Excursion Rates to Defiance Ohio by B&O Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers low rate excursion tickets from all Ohio stations to Defiance Ohio for the Union Veterans Union State Encampment. Tickets are valid for return until November 16, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance, Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio
Defiance
Union Veterans’ Union
Wooster News Roundup Highlights Local Events and People
Community notices from Wooster Ohio recount births and deaths, court actions, arrests, a public lecture, school affairs, band disbandment, a sheriff sale, and local upcoming events. Notable items include a new baby at the Mateer family, multiple injuries, a fatal accident, and plans for a teachers salary bill.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacob Daratine
County Recorder
O. Franks
Thomas A. Kauffman
Mary A. Foas
John Kirkendall
Alva Chaffin
Eoma Cheffin
R. Silver
George T. Silver
Plain Township
Jacob Shakley
Robert Kelley
West
Salem
Yacob
Keslar
J W Laughlin
Franklin Townsship
Alva
Low
Libby M. Bishop
West Salem
Lizzie Powers
Mary A. Bates
Worthy’s
Sterling Lodge
K. of P
Etta Baker
Celesta Simmers
Congress Township
J.W. Spreng
John Miller
Congress
Mary A. Whitman
C. O. Cleckner
Doylestown
Timothy Sheehan
H. A Mowery
Samuel P. Eshelman Et al
D G Evans
Margaret E McAfee
M. L. Williams
Mary S. Myers
Charles Myers
Blackleyville
QO. E. Hetrick
Oliver Shonp
John C. Kohler
Greene Township
Henry W. Walton Et al
Gideon Walton
Chester Township
Mary Edmonds
Sage Licenses
The
University
Her
Rype
Nover
Hallory
Probate Court
Proceeed
Ee Lada
Alice
Sarah Geiselman
Will
Jacob Geiselman
John EB. Thompson
Flood Merril
W. Shhigler
Elias Shrock
Welter Chapman
Jesse Chapman
Aaron Ulrich
Elizabeth Wilcox
Cynthia Botedorf
Baird
Wayne Botsdorf
A. D. Smetaer
T M. Sterling
Maraleth McConkey
J.D. Zook
Joash Yoder
Wooater
John Bowman
Fern
Halzel
Ray Bowman
Chios
Charles White
Defendent
Canton
D. H. McMillen
Orrvilin
Alma McMillen
William Nolle
A.J Harvey
Elmer E. Easterday
Ephraim Swinehart
NOTRA
Hall
Cheney &Co
Toledo
Council
Via
Mra. H.N Mateer
Cyrus Bowman
Erie Railway Cd
Isaac Johnson
Harry Scovel
Zeno Reed
Cot
Justin B McComb
Pittsburg
D. C. Smith House
Grant Street
Cal Garing
Witt Miller
Wayne Two
Frank Gearhart
London
John Slemmons
Canaan Two
Cummins
W. D. Fisher
B Landman
S. M. Lang
Sherman B. Wyre
Mary Bering
Lorena Huffman
M. E
Frank Praeger
Massillon
Beresford
E. Liberty St
Ladies of the Christian Church
Caroline Dysart
Cadiz
Chauascey J. King
Millersburg
Isaac Shonp
Shreve
John Buchheit
Pittsburg, Pa
Mrs
Alfred Adams
Mrs. Firestone
Wooster, Ia
Seville
John Rose
Medina
Oscar Houghton
G. P. Atwater
St. James Episcopal Church
Akron
Mary Louise Cary
Detroit
Miah
D. Critchfield of
Linlo Newstetter
Moorland
Rhinehart
East Union Inp
Dr. Rhinehart
John McKenna
Crestline
Pennsylvania Lines
C. E. Stauffer
Easton
Madisonburg
Caesar Treach
Burton Flecus
Neal Monbaren
Charles Flinn
Weat
Moscow
Carey A. Rouch of
Abraham Roach
Spinket
Plain Cemetery
Charles Faud
Honeytown
Board of Education
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