Ten Per Cent Reduction Secured by County Farmers
Farmers of the county won a ten percent tax reduction from the State Board of Equalization after petitions and hearings in Columbus. M. J. Booth of Shrese, a member of the board, announced the victory and defended the effort as benefiting all landowners in Wayne County. Citizens from Wooster supported the move, stressing it aided fellow farmers rather than special interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thureday
Rontt
Boonnger
State Board of Equalization
Wayne Vun
Hen Meo Boott
Shrese
Booth
Wooster
Rural Delivery progress and Ohio district status detailed
Superintendent Pree reports rural free delivery progress up to April 4 with 67 pending applications nationwide. Ohio shows 40 routes in operation. 67 more await department action, while Hamilton County districts have not yet been established. Numerous state representatives are listed with district numbers and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pree
Machen
United States
Ohio
Department
Hamilton County
Neving
Gordon
Bias
Snook
Tth
Hildebrandt
Hase
Warnock
Southard
Morgan
Vth
Grosvenor
Tompkins
Saies
Vaan Voorhis
Gsot Ah
Coss Totam
Fies
Ter
Baurrton
Court grants divorce and marriage in Wooster
Judge Eason grants Mrs. Bewie C Kelsey a divorce from Everett M Kelsey on willful absence and restores her to her maiden name Bettie Nolan and custody of the child. Ross W Tunck for the divorce. Pierre Jivigg Jr Adair issues license to Marcus McDermott a telegrapher of Crestan to wed Bettie C Nolans. The couple planned to marry at home the service of Tex and Neikrek secured. Ceremony details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Eason
Bewie C Kelsey
Ceston
Everett M Kelsey
Bettee Nolan
Ross W Tunck
Pierre Jivigg Jr
Adair
Marcms
McDermott
Crestan
Mix Bettie C Nolans
Fem
Tex & Neikrek
White Wings Idea for Street Cleaning in Town
Citizens discuss a city wide plan inspired by large centers to hire two men daily in white uniforms to clear streets. A fund is sought via subscriptions and a possible weekly allocation from the street fund. The Street Committee and Street Commissioner oversee the plan and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Wings
Army
S J. Blake
Erie and Great Northern plan vast railroad upgrades
The Pittsburg Post reports a new movement backing J J Hill and the Great Northern to extend and improve a route from Cleveland to Pittsburgh and onward to New York. The Erie line would gain 86 million in enhancements, with heavy grades reduced, sharp curves eased, and the Pittsburgh extension upgraded to a smoother, shorter treks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hill
Fittsburg
Pittsburg
Obie
Eriessetem
Great Northern
Erie Railroad
Ctreage
New York
Mittsbury
Piie
Ran
Cleveland
Losben
Sapvers
Lasco
Pittsbury
Owetts
Pepe
Local Farmer Talks in Courts Over Crop Claim
A garbled report recounts a farmer's claim and a court session regarding crop ownership and duties. Names and precise actions are obscured, but the piece references a farm dispute, a pastor, and a hearing process with dates and involved parties.
Travelers' Clut Meeting and Local Arrestee Report
Fragmented text describes a travel group meeting and local arrest details with scattered names and phrases. Context hints at state activity, quotes, and possible meeting notes, but many terms are garbled. The readable elements suggest public notices or brief crime reporting without clear sequence or full details.
Unclear OCR Summary of Local Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and terms without coherent event or action. Readable items include mentions of a person or place and partial phrases, but no clear date, location, organization, or outcome to establish a factual item.
Cream Balm Emulsified Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement promotes a liquid form of Cream Balm for nasal use to treat catarrhal troubles. Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street, New York, quote a price with spray tube included and tout rapid absorption without drying secretions. An editor’s postscript cites Foley's Kidney Cure and DeWitt’s early risers as additional products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elys
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Teacher Examinations Schedule Adopted by Board
The board adopted a peark method and tent-book location for examinations at West Salem and nearby towns. Clerk Reston notes the plan includes Fairk, Groschown, and Marshallville areas with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
West Salem
August Flower Promises Relief for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
An old advertisement extols August Flower as relief for dyspepsia and liver issues affecting over 15 percent of Americans. It lists symptoms such as sour stomach, headache, constipation, heartburn, and bad taste, urging readers to buy the remedy from their druggist for 75 cents, with two doses claimed to help. It also references Green's Prize Almanac and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, typical of period ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bonds on Wooster bonds prompt mandamus suit
A United States circuit court in Cleveland issued a mandamus against the city of Wooster to collect a judgment plus interest on railroad bond coupons dated Feb 6 1900. The suit targets interest due on bonds not yet due, with county auditor and treasurer as parties. If the coupon interest is paid other holders may follow. Steps may reopen the bond case in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marsher
Circuit Court of the United States Northern
Paulx
AB Peckinpaugh
Daniel Heller
S Court
Cleveland
MAY BF
Wooster Youth Christian Union grows with new joins
The Wooster Wooster Young People's Christian Union expands as churches and groups join. New societies from Presbyterian and Baptist youth unions seek cooperation, with a city-wide meeting and a declamation contest highlighting cross-church collaboration and upcoming events in April and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Young Peonia
Christian Union
Christian Endeavor Union
Christian
Church of God
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Reformed
Young People's Christian Coton
United Presbyterian Church
Bkpworth League
Baptist Young People's Union
City Heal
Koyd Gill
Lures
Wooster
Titan
Ubbee
Pete
Christan
Ruokle
Lutherin
Lutherin Miss Menehar
HooNaji
Woetester
Woeseminster Cts
Corbett
Bere Cantey
Miss Grot Pipi
Mas Miers
Best remedy for rheumatism praised by users
A reader reports severe rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm recommended by Geo F various Co druggists. The testimonial claims fast relief and wider adoption among friends, with sale through Laubach & Boyd. Another note touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after ten years of indigestion and repeated trials, saying two bottles restored vitality. Zimmerman & Co and Anderson Riggs of Sunny Lane, Texas are cited as supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Geo F Vurious
Totrs Chamberlain
Laubach & Boyd
Anderson Riggs
Sunny Lane
Tex
Riggs
Zimmerman & Co
Best Way to Cure Backache from Aideeye Disorder
An old advertisement-like note claims backaches stem from aideeye disorder and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to heal kidneys. It cautions taking no substitute and cites Laubach & Boyd as sellers. The text repeats a generic medicinal claim and references a brand line about a product you have always bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Laubach & Boyd
Tubsid
Railroad formed to build Wayne county line in Ohio
Columbus April 4 Another railroad is incorporated to run through Wayne county The Pittsburg Toledo and Western Railroad company is formed with 1 000 000 capital by J W Patterson B N Ramsey A B Ridgway A Feight and R C Winston The line will run from Toledo to Mingo Junction passing Jefferson Harrison Carroll Tuscarawas Stark Wayne Medina Ashland Jo r ain Huron Seneca Sandusky Ortawa Wood and Lucas counties with principal offices in Toledo.
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Columbus
Wayne County
Pittsburg
Ashland
Jorain
Huron
Seneca, Sandusky, Ortawa, Wood and Lucas
Toledo
A Long Strike Looms at District Meeting
Dispatch from Massillon reports miners and operators met Thursday to decide whether to abrogate their year-long contract. Operators claim two licensed engineers replaced striking engines while miners insist they will not work with non-union labor. Officials warn the dispute holds elements of a long, nasty strike.
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Massillon
Youngest Ohio Justice of the Peace Elected
Geo J Koch endopher, elected justice of the peace in Galion on Monday, is 2 years old, the youngest in Ohio. Born in New Lexington, he moved to Galion, excelled at high school, studied at Atlam University, then became a reporter for Galion Daily Inquirer. He won the Republican nomination and defeated ex Representative Schuler by 140 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galion
Geo. J. Kochendopher
Ohio
New Lexington
Atlam University
Galion Daily Inquirer
Wayne County Records Of Property Transfers In Diana Areas
Maria Houtz and husband transfer 60 acres in Milton township to W A Inpold. William Deering and wife to Mary Daarver, lots 3 and 46 in West Salem. Catherine Smith to Anna Worrell, lots 93 and 94 in West Salem. Adam Anthony and wife to Jennie Worrell, lot 64 in West Salem. Mowery and wife to Samuel Bell and Wm Bell, 13 acres in Wooster. Maycla St McFadden and husband Daniel Martin, 64 acres in Chester township. Rollan Porter and husband to John Livingston, lot 7 in Wooster. James McKeon and wife to Salvatore Luceto, lots 1 and 2 in Wooster. Wm Kessey to Uriah Gingers, 4 acres in Canaan township. Anthony Sheth and wife to William Sheth, 4 acres in Wooster township. Belle Phillips and husband to Jules Perret, lot 1 in waterline area. Ho We Savers and wife to George Norton, lot 1 in Burbank. Sweers and wife to Wm H Thompson, lot 1 in Burbank. Mary Garver to Catharine Smith, lots 9 and 4 in West Salem. Harrison Worrall to Anna Worrall. Penny Keek executrix to Vinnton O Bowran. Shacres in Candao township. 25 597
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Maria Houtz
W A Inpold
Milton Township
William Deering
Mary Daarver
West Salem
Catherine Smith
Anna Worrell
Adam Anthony
Jennie anWlorr
Mowery
Samuel Bell
Wm. Bell
Wooster Township
Weoosber
Tee Belle Phillips
Jules Perret
Ipaterlinge
Ho We Savers
George Norton
Burbank
Sweers
Wm H Thompson
Burbank Soo
Efforts to Save Onion Crops Facing Disease
In Worcester the agricultural experiment station prepares to test methods to eradicate onion disease threatening harvests. Browers assist in reattributing risks and seeking scientific treatment to prevent losses in the sector worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuttidee
Anumbet
Focal Onmron Browers
New Cure Claim For Coughs And Lung Troubles
A Victorian ad-like notice touts a “New Discovery” by Dr Kings, offering a treatment guaranteed to cure consumption and throat ailments. The claim lists Oakland, Nebraska and Omaha as locales, with Laubach & Bold selling the remedy at 50 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Nebomews City
Omaha
Laubach & Bold
German Syrup by Dr A Boschee A Trusted Cure
German Syrup from Dr A Boschee, a celebrated German physician, is praised as a fortunate medical discovery that cures coughs colds and severe lung troubles by addressing the cause and strengthening the affected parts. Marketed since 1868 it is widely sold with two imililo bottles sold annually and a price of 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Boschee
Boschee
United States
Wie
Green
Boley a rota and Tar universal verdi usage noted
Pressonville Kans writer notes strange phrase adage used by locals. References Boeliet Laubach & Boyd and a universial verdi claim. The fragmentary letter hints at linguistic or typographical oddities without clear context or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Presson
Pressonville
Kans
Tke Boley
Verdi
Beaentrus
E. Boeliet
Laubach & Boyd
Opening of the mien Hardware Co Sets Sales Records
The fourth annual opening of the mien Hardware Co. drew thousands of visitors and far surpassed prior events. The display included 75 vehicles with added crates and a special crackers and whip giveaway drawing attention from major wagon and buggy makers. Sales across all departments exceeded expectations, with farming equipment drawing the strongest response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien Harlware Co
Rekhart Carriage Co
Auburn
Ind
Itex Suggy Co
Connersville
Tober Carriage Co
Chicago
Columbia Carriage Co
Fo Carriage Co
SPH
Ara Tierring Buggy Co
Mansfield
Columbus Buggy Co
Columbus Vehicle Co
Post Brothers
Columbus
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Ohio
Coquillard Wagon Co
Possible Tax Loss From Board of Equalization Action
May bring material loss of taxes to State, counties, and municipalities. State Decennial Board may reduce the grand duplicate contrary to Attorney General opinion. Committee votes show many decreases with few increases, risking lower overall valuations and public revenues. Attorneys, including Mr Pickering of Cincinnati, reportedly believe the grand duplicate can be lowered without violating statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Q
Board of Equalization
Pickering
Cincinnati
Buffalo Bill Show to Visit Wooster on June 27
The Buffalo Bill Wild West show is booked for Wooster on Thursday June 27 with tents on the Fair Grounds. Arrangements include extensive advertising, six teams for ad crews, and 500 feet of new billboards. Emmett secures hay and feed contracts. An epidemic would cancel, otherwise the date is fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Itl
Wild West
Congress of Rough Riders of the World
Wooster
Canton
Buffalo Bill
Daniel Stuller
Dr Kings New Safe Pills and Banner Salve Advertisements
Countless thousands praise Dr Kings New Safe Pills for a wide range of ailments including headache dizziness malaria fever and stomach troubles. Banner Salve is touted as a universal cure for skin problems and sores. The ad promotes Laubach & Boyd drugstore and mentions DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills and Castoria with multiple testimonials and endorsements.
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Kings
Laubach & Boyd
Lady Cook orders exhumation to clear Sir Francis death
London reports Lady Cook widow of Sir Francis Cook has asked Home Secretary to authorize exhumation to counter rumors of an unnatural death. She says she fears blackmail schemes aimed at her and reveals plans for an autopsy if needed, defending her husband’s memory and her own legitimacy.
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Francis K
London
Tennessee Chatlin
Pransid Cook
Lady Cook
Miss Tennessee Chaflin
Echo
Sir Francis Cook
Tennesse G. Clathe
Home Secretary
Sir Francis
Francis Cook
Francis
Kensington
Associated Press
Farmers as Bankers in Des Moines Report
Des Moines correspondent quotes a banker saying a majority of bank stock in town is held by farmers. A new bank opened with twenty stockholders. fifteen are local farmers. Farm loans are being reduced in size and rate, with many at 4-5 percent. Bankers predict further rate cuts before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sieur City Journal
Rausing
Swek
Towa
Bucklen's Amnica Salve Promises Piles Cure
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Amnica Salve as a cure for itching piles with claims of many cured cases. It also markets remedies for indigestion and kidney issues, cites Beverages Co. endorsements, and references local sellers Laubach & Boyd and Zinimiétindy & Co. in Ohio.
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Bucklen
Laubach & Boyd
Robbers Loot John Lemon’s House In Ool Oro Standoff
Three men forced entry at John Lemon’s Mountor home on April 3 in Littlee, O. They demanded food, were refused, then opened fire and fled after occupants escaped. The trio looted the house, taking over $100 cash and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlee Mountor
John Lemon
Probate court actions list of estate filings and sales
Probate court records show multiple petitions to sell real estate and personal property to pay debts plus accounts and hearings. Included are administrators executors guardians and trustees such as Samuel D. Bucher Robert Hatfield William T. Smith Mary Shearer A Hills Angeline Holloway Daniel I Hoffman Addie C Withrow Charles M. Lovett Eli L Herman C W Hoover Charles C. Painter Joseph Gault Trene Blough Will of Thomas Howey Mary E Rickel Theodore Wilhelm and Kate N Coulter with deeds ordered and sales approved or pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Bucher
Barbara May
Robert Hatfield
Clara Feightner
Wm. T. Smith
Howard L. Smith
Rudy
Eliza A. Goudy
Mary Shearer
Shearer
A. Hills
Peter Foust
Mary L. Weiser
Angeline Holloway
Wn. Otto
Daniel I. Hoffman
Daniel T. Hoffman
A. . Bissell
Joseph H. Bissell
Addie C. Withrow
Margaret J. Rice
B. A. Hoffman
Harles M. Lovett
Hannah Gray
Clarence
Sarah Hitler
Trene Blough
Jos
Mary E. Rickel
Geo. W. Rickel
Theodore
Wilhelm
Guardian
Joseph Motne
James Bodine
Levinia Bodine
Samuel M. Coulter
Warden Wheeler
John J Lee
Kate N Coulter
Hetrick
Olivar Shoup
Martha Single
Eli Lo Herman
Quarda
Mikle Herman
David E Foltz
Mary E Brenneman
Peter W. Molter
Jacob Gross
Mary Dar Weiser
Noah Otto
Wm. Otto
C. W. Hoover
Andrew Tt. Brattin
Manatawney Man Credits Electric Bitters Cure
Hartford man J W Sullivan recounts a rusty wire injury that led to inflammation and pain. After two years of ordeal doctors urged amputation, but one bottle of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed his leg. Also praised is One Minute Cough Cure for a severe cold, by Zimmerman & Co. Laubach & Boyd guarantee satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Electric Bitters
Laubach & Boyd
T. K. Houseman
Manatawney, Pa
Zimmerman & Co
Nickel Plate to Pan-American Exposition Opens May First
The Nickel Plate Road promotes the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition opening May 1 1901 with quickest service to the Exposition Pass. Rates effective April 30 1901 offer round trips on express trains. Contact C A Austern T P A Wayne Indiana or E A Akers C P and T A Cleveland Ohio for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Exposition Pass
C. A. Austerln
Wayne
Ind
E. A. Akers
C.P and T. A
Cleveland
Piles Relief Claim From Local Patient
A fragment from Somers Point reports a resident named Boice describing relief from piles after using a product called Pewites Wi trot tch Havel Salve. The note cites unspecific local names and indicates a memorable personal cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Zimmerman Co
Dee
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State Board of Equaliztion
M. J Booth
Onic
Probate
TO Sterling
Erie
Saylor
Miss Dee
Travelers’ Clut Meeting
Aurelia
Pe Meath
Marton
Fordville
Biscetaneous
Laibach& Boyd
DeWitt
Zaimmor
Ealing
Batter & Boyd
Puthskd
Mandamus
United States Circuit Court
United Societies
Mather
of Galion
Wayne County Records
L C. Franks
Bos
Mary Garver
Catharine Smith
Harrison Worrall
Anna Worrall
Gsli
Diamel Wo Keek
Penny Keek
Vinnton O. Bowran
Shacres
Candao
Wooster Hardware Company
Equalization Board
Mr. Sheets
Geo L
High Tower
Kezema
Tubskd
Castoria
Tennessee
Claflin
Job
Zinimiétindy & Co
VY. B. Conklin
Bowersville, O
Merman
Ss Vhecribe
Robt. L. Adate
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