CANDIDATES ARE SCARCE IN LOCAL RACE
Democratic candidates remain scarce with only a few declaring. April 4 is the last day to announce, narrowing likely contenders to a small field. Philip Markley seeks county commissioner with no opposition. Eugene Carlin pursues a second term as prosecuting attorney with none against. Andrew Butler is running for infirmary director with broad party support. Wm Caskey and Wyre of Orrville show interest in sheriff, amid rumored rivalries. Wertz has not yet announced for Congress but is expected to file. no opposition appears in Wayne County at present.
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Boser
Owings
Thaqady
Philip Markley
Eugene Carlin
Andrew Butler
Andy
Bor Theriff
Wm Caskey
Jacksonian
Wayne County
Wertz
Wayne County Fa
By the Way items reveal small-town notes and curiosities
The By the Way column reports on underage paper carriers and their sick relatives, a witty printing office helper debating fires in warm weather, a hog purchase with high delivery charges, a white swan seen over flooded bottoms, and a brief exchange with James Fisher, superintendent of water works, hinting at local concerns.
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James Fisher
Wooster Water Waste Woes Prompts Fix Push
A Wooster reader notes severe water wastage from leaky pipes and fixtures. He cites a 44 inch valve allowing 450 gallons at 60 pounds per square inch in a day, a tested water tank wasting 15 gallons in five minutes, and faucets running 24 hours draining 10 000 to 80 000 gallons. Plumbers seek work and advocate quick, cheap fixes to curb losses.
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Wooster
Bistard
Fiaeter
Cannibalism Report Emerges From Arctic Tribes
Gruesome dispatches from the Chukchis peninsula describe starvation and cannibalism among Arctic tribes as reindeer perish. Families killed for survival, with accounts of a mother and nine children eating remains and a father killing a nephew after exhausting kin. Also noted are Perkins habeas corpus arguments, a Texas hanging, Ohio River rise, a collision near Eskota, Wright's oath as ambassador to Japan, and a Friends meeting in Wilmington.
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St. Petersburg
Arctic
Chukchis Peninsula
Asia
Bett
Morehouse Held For Murder In Baby Farm Case
Enola Morehouse, under 10 indictment, arrived at Wayne County jail from Cleveland after transfer by Sheriff Armstrong Brown. Prosecutor Carlin said she would face trial in the April term, amid remarks about Cassie Chadwick and personal tales from her Cleveland confinement.
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Isa
Enola Aforehouse
West Salen
Wayne County
Snawer
Carlin
Sheriff Brown
Forest City
Cleveland
Mr. Morehouse
The
Republican
Wooster
West Salem
Sullivan
County auction sells ditch bonds at par and premium
County Commissioners sold two ditch bond issues, Gindelsperger for 1000 total and Kriel ing for 1600 total, with four percent interest. Baltimore and Ohio Railway paid 8000 in assessments. E W Thompson of Citizens National Bank bought the first Gindelsperger bond at par and J J Taylor of Franklin township bought the last bond at a premium of one dollar.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railway Co
I. N. Hough
E. W.thompson
Citizens’ National Bank
J. J. Taylor
Ranklin Township
Mr. Thompson
Citizens’ Bank
Receives Flattering Offer for Dpid Public Schools
Prof Nelson Sauvain receives notice of election as superintendent of the public schools at Dpids with the offer under serious consideration though hesitating about acceptance.
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Nelson Yauvain
D Pids
Sauvain
Wooster barber shop transfer announced on square
A Wooster business change states the barber shop owned by H. H. Barden on the square will transfer next Monday to Clem Franks the well known barber who will run it in an approved manner. The longtime city resident will seek another location.
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Wooster
H. H. Barden
Ty Clem Franks
Uncle Sam's Help Maybe a $500000 Suit
Orrville man O J Markel threatens to sue the Government for half a million dollars claiming mental damages from clerks in Washington. He swears a long affidavit on good character and boasts of a prominent literary future blighted by daily insults and nagging, with names of clerks to be produced when needed.
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Roosevelt O. J. Markel
Orrville
Markel Eaye
Washington
Alexandria
Markel
Engineers Inspect Route for Worcester Mansfield Electric Road
Engineers Hubbard and French arrived in Mansfield with Huntington Brown H Lowrey and F A Bare to review the Wooster Mansfield electric road route. They represent eastern financiers and will report on route suitability influencing construction plans. David Collier of Plimpton noted that favorable findings could start work by May first after final adjustments.
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Hubbard
French
Philadelphia
Mansfield
Huntington Brown
H. Lowrey
F.A. Bare
Hornsback
Wooster-Manafield Electric Jroad
David Collier
Plimpton
Faber saloon and restaurant closes after forty years
After forty years under one family name the Faber saloon and restaurant shuts permanently. Fred E Faber closes the doors on Saturday night. George Faber ran the ice cream parlor and restaurant for over three decades and the son followed for eight years upholding the good name. Friends wish him well and hope he remains in the city.
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Faber
Ag Fred BE. Faber
George Faber
Fred
AUKERMAN April visit and local happenings
April 2 notes from Sullivan show visits by Mrs. Joe Marshall and Lola Miller staying with grandparents Mrs. John Smith. Sam Clinker of Akron and companion hosted by his father Daniel Clinker. Paoli Sheppard sore hand two weeks. A near accident on the Woouterr branch prevented by John Smith. bank and bridge washed out. Hog nner event on April 7 at Distat No. boss. Our daily driver has been unable to work this week.
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Joe [Marshall
Dsysin Sullivan
Lola Miller
John Smith
Sam Clinker
Akron
Friend
Daniel Clinker
Paoli Sheppard
Woouterr
Mies Varra
Distaat No
Hay
Army drives winter clothing drive led by Captain Hayes
Captain Hayes announces the Army is collecting clothes for next winter and urges people to donate any usable items. He notes a $20 shortfall from a Salvation Army meeting and asks for contributions to help cover the deficit.
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Hayes
Arastration Army
Hayes Mondars
Capt
Salvation Army
Pittsburg Merchants to Visit Wooster June 5
The Pittsburg Merchants and Manufacturers Association changed its Wooster visit from May 22 to June. The group aims to meet Wooster merchants, survey needs for improved service, and will stay only a brief time. They request no sightseeing tours, accepting a brief reception at the Fr. Wayne depot if possible.
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Pittsburg
Wooster
Board of Trade
Fr. Wayne
City Banks Report Strong MET Payments Weekend
In a two day span covering Saturday and Monday the city’s banks reported strong MET payments and lively activity. Bank officials noted many customers had cash on hand and indicated April obligations were met across all institutions.
Uncalled Letters At Wooster Post Office April 2
The letters remaining uncalled for include gentlemen A Bonewitz Frank Carey Grant Etter O J Harris T O Mackison Alvin Schelly Ora Spencer J E Wallace and ladies Cora L Jones Mrs Geo Parker Mrs Basy Rhea.
CLEAR CREEK VALLEY SPRING NEWS AND BUILT UP BOOM
April 2. Local notes report delayed spring warmth and ongoing winter remnants. Master Isaac Fuckinger has had the grippe. D A Stout works in Pennsylvania for the ante Bellum Railroad Co. Joseph and William Fuckinger help their uncle at Seville. Logs gathered in Stout's woods for Batchull project. A building boom is planned this summer with two new houses and an addition within a mile. John Short and Emma to move to Wooster next week. William Baughmans improves his Mechanicburg home with repairs.
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Isaac Fuckinger
D. A. Stout
Pennsylvania
Ante Bs Railroad Co
Joseph
William Fuckinger
Seville
Stout
Sommer
Jobn Short
Emma
Wooster
William Baughmsan
Mechaniceburg
Pioneer at Rest David Peters Dies After Stroke
David Peters brother of Henry Peters of this city died Saturday evening at his New Pitwoburg home from a stroke of paralysis. He was a highly esteemed resident and left a wife five children two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at 1 oclock Monday afternoon.
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David Peters
Henry Peters
New Pitwoburgh
Defendants Named in Bank Case Over Dividends and Loans
A legal petition targets A B Lee and A D. Lymweb as defendants in a case against Spasier National Bank. Lee seeks 31200 as dividends on 1600 wrongly deducted from 8100 deposited. The receiver alleges Lee’s deposits of 6100 were mishandled. The matter centers on loans linked to the Obliger property and alleged schemes during the bank’s failure.
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Spasier National Bank
Lee
Charles Obliger
North Market St
Obliger
Pune
Po Dai
Ona Ero
Attraeva Meilarran & Jones
Lee China
Arkansas primary returns show tight race for U S Senate
Berry leads Limle Rock Ark as returns from seven counties indicate Innes F Terry ahead of Governor Jeter Davis in the US Senate contest. Heavy rain delayed returns. final results likely narrow. State ticket nominations appear secure with Little as Governor and Ludwig, Pindall, Moyer, Yatem filling key posts. In St Petersburg Russia the first elections for a national parliament summon conservative figures. no speeches given.
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John Little
O. D. Ludwig
O. K. Pindall
A E. Moyer
J. L. Yatem
St. Petersburg
Paorlliament
Era O Council of the Empire
Russia
Conservatvea
Immortal J N Free Adjudged In Bane To State Hospital Toledo
Fort Worth article notes Wadsworth Cameron drug house fire and other scattered items. Joseph D O'Brien Milwaukee elected president of American Baseball association. Bellamy Storer returned to Vienna with Egyptian fever. Welch Civil War veteran born at Lempstar New Hampshire. Servian regicides to retire paving diplomatic rel to Great Britain. Sheriff Thomas E Barrett Cook County dies after cancer illness. Chicago Board of Trade member.
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J. N
State Hospital
Toledo
Bellamy Storer
Vienna
Joseph D. O'Brien
Milwaukee
American Baseball Association
Fort Worth
Tex
Wadsworth-Cameron
William Welch
Lempstar
Great Britain
Boy Injured After Colt Kicks Face in Wayne Township
An 11 year old boy Roy Geyer of Wayne township was badly injured Sunday afternoon at Charles Yates's home when a colt kicked him in the face breaking the bowl and threatening sight. Dr Welah of Smithville attended and feared eye damage.
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Roy
Henry Geyer
Wayne Township
Charles Yates
Dr. Welah
Smithville
Two More Seek County Commissioner Race
Philip Markley will not run alone for commissioner as C V Mtllvaine of Creston and John Snider join the field. More candidates are expected for other offices before election day.
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Philip Markley
Wut
C. V. Mtllvaine
Creston
John Snider
Dr King New Life Pills touted by Cary resident
Mrs Alexander of Cary Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy for stomach, liver and bowels keeping in order. Guaranteed by Laubach & Boyd druggists at 25 cents. Also Kennedy Luxative Hovey Tar Ibis claimed to expel colds, relieve coughs and sore throat as a clearest remedy.
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Alexander
Cary, Me
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd
Tae Kennedy
Rheumatism is hereditary claim for Pink Pills remedy
A Syracuse anecdote touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatism and related nerve ailments. Mrs Baker testifies of dramatic relief after taking the pills, claiming recovery from severe knee pain, dizziness, and sciatica. The ad asserts the medicine works by building new blood and offers mail order sales.
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W.diame
A Baker
Syracuse
Alea
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Rees Svery
Willams
Dr. Villante—Mething Co
Schenectady
Ely's Cream Balm Provides Nasal Relief From Catarrh
Elys Cream Balm claims to cure nasal catarrh and cure the heaviness in the forehead and eye irritation by direct application to the sore spot. It promises restored smell and taste, better breathing, and immediate relief, with distribution through druggists or mail from Ely Brothers in New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warreren Stet
New York
Dr Shoop Free Book Promise For Rheumatism In Racine Wis
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers a free booklet on rheumatism explaining causes and living to reduce pain and promote healing. The pamphlet promotes Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Tablets available at Bixler Modern Pharmacy.
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Dr. Shoop
Racine Wis
Bixler Modern Pharmacy
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