Wooster News Briefs and Local Incidents
Reports from Wooster include Delmarch pacing mare sale in Creston, three paying oil wells from Sommerdale Co, and a deadly pneumonia death of Prof Evans's father in New York. Sultana survivors reunion May 1-2 in Canton. Garden accident injures I N Schutt. egg-throwing incident near Res Waters residence investigated. Frick Library project appoints JW Webster Wooster supervisor. Also notes on assessor duties, Atlas sales, and Miss Pearl Reimer’s Cleveland move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kinestrick
Creston
New York
Delmarch
Sommerdale Oil Co
Wooster
I. N. Schutt
New Pittsburg
G. A. R. Hall
Canton
H. S. Evans
New York City
Tragic death of Frank Baker near Newark
Frank Baker aged 41 of East North Street was instantly killed near Newark when struck by B and O engine No 103 while walking on the tracks. He had been placing a barrel of cement under a freight shed and did not hear the approaching train. He left three sons and a wife, who were notified and attended the funeral in Wooster. Coroner Tasner and local officials investigated. the family faced quarantine of relatives elsewhere. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from his sister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Wooster
Newark
le Baker
East North Street
J Newark. O
Newark Tribune
Baker
Interlocker Switch Company
Central City
Maans
Bradley
Bowers & Bradley
Tastner
Fuond
Chimedunaty
Heover Falls
Elaurmmond
Repumldan
Peposyisagia
Beaver Balls
Mary Lattae
Tie
Tome
Kes McOsmath
Partie Ucrees
John Johnston
Will Treorge
Lewis Bolus
Henry Leaver Hares Fagert
Wall Linn
Typhoid to Pneumonia Cure by New Discovery
Hannibal resident J E Lilly testifies to a miraculous recovery from Typhoid and pneumonia after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises its quick relief and curative power, noting bottles cost 50 cents and a dollar with trial bottles free at Laubach Hoyd’s Drug Store. Also mentions photo gallery offering portraits at low prices near Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Laubach & Hoyd’s Drug Store
Pazoointment Guarantee Advertises Piles Cure
Spouting and tin work by Bill Man the stove and tin man. Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to ten days. Guarantee No Cure No Pay. Price $100. Sold by druggists in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Duggist
Ely’s Cream Balm Adverts Claim Catarrh Cure
A historical ad touts Ely’s Cream Balm as a universal remedy for catarrh promising dramatic relief. Testimonial letters from Hartford and Arcola praise its effectiveness while noting it does not irritate or cause sneezing. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Ely Brothers in New York.
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Elly
B. W. Sperry
Hartford
Conny Son
Citarrh
Ely
J. C
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Bemr Gallery Opening Sparks Local Interest
A fragmentary notice notes a new gallery opening in May at a local venue with tentative plans and community events. Names and exact dates are unclear from the readable text, but organizers aim to attract residents and visitors.
Personal notices from Wooster area regional listings
Personal items list residents and visitors: Poe Faillertop mayor of faodi, Mrs James Flhott near Jerome, Eo Hevhareter of Dovlestaan, Bechtel of Reston visiting Ashiood, John Hoston Tr. Milleratury 16 business, Prices Lesda at WOO& OW offices, Win Adams of Reedstriry in Pittsburgh two weeks, Mish Nana Smith visiting Roseburg route, Miss Smith’s many Wooster friends among Cathedral group, Miss Vivian Palmer visiting, Rev SFO Neikark at Orrville services, C1 Staith and firm at Cree ton funeral of Mr Philip Whensettler, Grace Alexander Plan townships, Tearnette Prispell London City, Pao entered Wooster High school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo Hevhareter
Dovlestaan
Sardber
Win Adams
Reedstriry
Pittsburg
Azote
Dean Suday Mish
Nana Smith
Moon
Roseburg
Orevom
Miss Smith
Wooster
Staith
Firmly
Creeton
Bundas
Philip Whensettler
Grace Alexander
Plan Townships
Tearnette Prispell
Lodon City
Pao
Wooster High School
WoP powder sale sells 71 horses at 152 average
At the WoP powder sale on Saturday afternoon 71 head of horses were sold at an average price of 152 dollars. The attendant was noted.
Wireless telegraphs promise vast business changes
A historical note contrasts wireless telegraphy claims with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The writer notes wireless success as significant but argues the bitters have done more for health, claiming cures for dyspepsia indigestion malaria and constipation. Emphasizes buying the genuine bottle with a revenue stamp and avoiding substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Horse Shoe Fertilizers Sold by Gray and Son
Gray and Son advertise Horse Shoe brand fertilizers as the county’s trusted choice for crops warning against untested products. They emphasize reliability to prevent crop loss and invite buyers to secure the well known brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray & Son
Wooster Hardware Co Opens Third Annual Sale
The Wooster Hardware Co thanks attendees of its third annual opening on Saturday and expresses gratitude to the many customers who purchased vehicles and implements. It pledges to serve prospective buyers with the stock on hand, guaranteeing the best market offerings at the lowest living prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Wooster Hardware Co
Election results in Creston vote for board members
The Creston polls closed with a warmly contested election for the board of trustees. A large turnout of women voters aided Democrats led by Henry Shaw and J T Heckman, Madison, amid party rows and local rumbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Feustasy
Democrats
Thene
Howard Shaw
J. T. Heckman
Madison
Old Opera House Razed for Dwellings
The old Opera House at Larkwill and North Buckeye streets, once Wooster's Temple of Amusement, is being razed. Its materials will be used to construct dwelling houses, erasing memories of past shows before the City Opera House was built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carby Opera House
Larkwill
North Buckeye Streets
Wooster
City Opera House
Senate votes to unseat Clark in Montana Quay case
The Senate Elections Committee moved unanimously to declare Montana Senator Clark’s seat vacant rather than expel him. The panel approved a report finding cause to unseat Clark and set a full Senate vote for April 24 on the Quay case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este
Uateatlae
Wagton
Senate Committee On Elections
G Millonaire Clark
Montana
Senate
May term jurors named for Wayne County court
May term jurors drawn for Wayne County Court of Common Pleas include grand jurors meeting May 7 and petit jurors meeting May 14. Named are Frank Rutt, Geo P Kline, Ked Wagner, Julius Maine, Thomas Reed, Fred Rice, W A Culler, L W Brown, James Ewing, Ott Troutman, Wm H Woodland, Knight, Tracy, Geo Kline, Harley Hils, Adrian Swartz, J J Barton, J J Peterman, Henry Knepp, George E Kean, Joseph Sullivan, B W Molter, Peter Eberly, Frank F Gaddis, Silas Baughman, Samuel Berger, KR Beckley, Jacob Marchand and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Frank Rutt
Chester
Geo. P. Kline
Congress
Ked ‘Wagner
Greene
Julius Maine
Milton
Thomas Reed
Sugarcreek
Fred Rice
W. A. Culler
Canaan
L. W. Brown
East Union
Hubler
Wm. H Woodland
3D Ward
Woo
James Ewing
Kippewa
Ott Troutman
Clinton
Knight
W C. Tracy
Geo. Kline
4Th Ward
Wooster
Harley Hilfs
Adrian Swartz
Plain
J. J. Barton
J J Peterman
Saltcreek
Henry Knepp
George E. Kean
Joseph Sullivan
6Th Ward
B. W
Shrewd Cambridge Merchants Build Local Trade
The Daily Sun of Cambridge reports on the Potter brothers advancing in business. R Potter came from Ol City to buy the Ayre dry goods and carpet store, later joined by Dr Potter to form a large, respected trade. They will keep the Cambridge store and KR Potter will oversee the Wooster location, with plans to win the Wooster trade through aggressive advertising and courteous service. The Sun and many local friends wish them success.
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The
Daily Sun of
Cambridge
Messrs. Potter
Mrr
Potter
Ol City
Ayre
DR. Potter
Wooster
Midnight Intruder At Wooster And Ash Land Rail Office
A late hour intrusion disturbed H R Smith of the Wooster and Ash land railway. A drunken stranger mistook his host’s home for another and was found in the father’s room. Smith aided him to leave, but the man suffered exposure and nearly froze before reaching aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H R. Smith
The
Wooster & Ashland Railway
Akyonst
Mr Smith
Henal
Snath Sawata Vlanee
County Republicans to nominate delegates at Wooster convention
Wayne county Republicans gather in Wooster next Saturday for the County Convention to select delegates to State Congressional and Judicial Conventions. The long list includes delegates and alternates from precincts across the county and Wooster wards, reflecting broad party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Wooster
Baughman
OH Camp
D. Metntire
J H. Ault
H Leisy
F. Griffith
G M. Harsh
Clinton Ist
Craig
Allen Manley
A Eddy
Brown Congress
T J. Smith
Goshorn
D Barnard
Jehner Boow Saunders
Bhemspekk
Last
Union
Holsowers
Frank Seazell
Franklin
Silas Troxel
G Kimber Green
J. Lumbard
J EE. Zimmerman
Wo W Miller
J M Fiscus
BE. E. Stutzman
W H Swartz
H. H Strauss
A N Brenneman
Milton
DE. Spade
Struck an Attorney in Front of the Office
An incident near the Ir Pumligan Aw Af Meta office involved Cyrus Bowman allegedly striking Metz after an alleged insult. Metz claimed no insult or apology occurred. Bowman was charged with assault and battery, later pleading guilty. A warrant and fine followed, with costs to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotdack
Ir Pumligan Aw Af Meta
Hoffs News Deport
Cyrus Bowman
Met
Metz
Bowman
Bowindo
Marshal Latimer
Aol
Mero Metz
Smith
Merv Metz
Bao
Mr Bowman
County Court of Common
Jacob Swickhart
CK Bowman
Wreck on Walbonding Valley Landslide Crashes Pennsylvania Lines
A freight train from Toledo to Cottonwood was derailed by a landslide near Laudonville. Brakeman Stamm was hurled from the caboose, badly cut and bruised. Engineer Navarra and his brother, also injured, escaped through the cab window. All crew injured, no fatalities. Wrecking crew cleared debris. Theodore Straub narrowly escaped serious harm as a falling boulder struck nearby, breaking its force.
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Pennsylvania
Walbonding
Laudonville
Toledo
Cophotton
Stamm
Navarra
Pullig
Wooster
Theodore Straub
Ita
Straub
Lovely woman health warning ends in beauty claim
A collation of items notes a health advice advertisement praising Electric Bitters for women to improve nerves skin and complexion. It also mentions a Baptist Church Ladies Aid chicken supper on April 14 with sunbonnets aprons and other goods for sale in East Liberty street room once Dr Bechtel used. A brief humor fragment shows a fiancée astonished by telephone and ring mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyd's
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Letter List No 15 from Wooster Post Office
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters for April 9 1900. Gentlemen recipients are Geo Kuntz G S Lanzell and J W Mohr. Ladies include Rosa Aylesworth T A Dunham E R Hough M Mathews Della Snyder. T L Plattery P M.
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the Wooster, O
Geo. Kuntz
G. S. Lanzell
J. W. Mohr
Miiss Rosa Aylesworth
T. A. Dunham
E. R. Hough
M. Mathews
Della Snyder
T. L. Plattery
P. M
Wooster Prohibitionists Name Executive Team in Meet
Wayne County Prohibitionists held a Saturday Wooster gathering naming an Executive Committee led by J. H. Wallace and W. Wallace. Delegates and alternates to the State Convention in Columbus on May 24 and 25 were listed, including Harry Warner and S. G. Jos. Gash.
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Wayne County
Wooster
J. H
Jv W. Wallace
Frank Hower
S. G. Jos
Gash Wooster
H. A. Bator
Columbus
Harry Warner
G. Gill
Prof
Dickason
Oy Se
Oy Se, Bingpees
E. ‘Wallace
L Petr
H. S. Baker
Funk
Forged Letter Allegedly Endorsing Dewey Sparks Outrage
A Wooster letter to the editor denounces a Columbus Press-Post letter endorsing Admiral Dewey as a vile and malicious forgery. The piece argues the letter originated from a Jacksonian editor and notes timing of publication and signatures, condemning the apparent attempt to influence Wooster voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irview
Press- Post
Admiral Dewey
United States
Poe
Press-Post
Wooster
Wooster Jacksonian
Press Post
Democrats
Dewey
Mc Marchand
Jacksonian
Mer Eshalman
Wayne County
Democrat
Gwentleman
Agnay
Admiral Dewer
Publa- Lion
Medvkas
Ashland and Wayne County Men Must Pay $15,000
A Mohican township bond case ended Monday in Ashland County Court of Common Pleas. The trial tested two guaranty bonds for a $2000 promissory issue to fund a Camp to Jeromeville road line. The court ruled the guarantors liable and the bonds valid, with likely final resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wayne County
Critchfield
Vu Nimerie
Ammon Leas
Mohican Township
Astland & Wooster Railway
Camps Clay Plant
Jeromeville
Eleson
Peru
Te Rer & Co
Toledo
Havas & Sons
Cleveland
Spliner Ad Co
Pap
Wis
Mr Camp
Citizen's
Mithes
Hayes Id Co
Kouver & Co
Buchtel
Akron
Camp
Burhtel
Eich
Ashland County
Longtime Ohio Widow Polly Crane Dies at 193
Mrs Polly Crane widow of Zenith Crane of Canaan township died at 4 p.m. Saturday at her daughter Mrs W. Orrs home No 10 College avenue of diseases of extreme old age. Born in Russell Massachusetts she was 193 years old 17 days. She lived in Wayne county most of her life and the last 12 years in Wooster. She descended from Revolutionary stock her grandfather Gen Enoch Tiles served in Washingtons army. Surviving are four daughters and one son. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the residence and will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson Presbyterian church with interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Crane
Zenith Crane
Canaan Township
W. 5
Orr
College Avenue
Russell
Mass
Washington
Jackson Presbyterian Church
Nature Helps Heal When Disease Strains Patience
Fragmentary OCR notes describe nature aiding cures after difficulties, suggesting health improvements follow external support to steer from wrong directions toward proper treatment and ward health. The text mentions emulsion and cod as possible components in healing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cod
Neighbors in dispute lead to arrest warrants
Alonzo Dow of South Bever street prompted a warrant request for the arrest of John Fransen and his son Harry France after an assault claim. Constable Geo Stil detained them. Dow and France are neighbors who rented a barn from France’s father. The dispute over a barn and sleeping area escalated, Dow alleges France struck him. The case was set for trial on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Dow
South Bever Street
John Fransen
Harry France
Geo Stil
Hui
Joo Fromu
Dow
France
Sher
Los Son
Unclear names prompt possible historical notice
Fragmentary OCR input lists several personal names and places with uncertain roles. Readers should interpret as a minimal record of individuals linked to locations such as Crston Nieha Fosteneder Hamilton Wooster Harv Harrington Sullivan Fest salem and Janetta bomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Totangs
Davin
Sarah Mi Deapal
Crston
Nieha Fosteneder
Hamilton
Gapes DT Pastor
Wooster
Harv. Harrington
Sullvan
Ant Janetta Bomb
Fest
Morrows Kidneoids Advertised with Patient Testimony
Wooster residents provide evidence in favor of Morrows Kidneoids for backache kidney and urinary disorders and nervousness. Mrs. Grant Taggart of 108 East South Street reports relief after using the yellow tablets, sold 50 cents a box, two weeks’ supply per box, manufactured by John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Grant Taggart
East South Street
Morrow
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
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Res Waters
Frederiksburg
Rev Waters
M. Clement
Cram
Atlas
Geo. Fo Crain
Soca
Mondas
Voritt Tada
Telanzo Sovder
Geant Street
Wayne
Central
Oururdas
Ab Arnold
John Ef Tienko
Orevile Oo Adene Ate Etree
Mingyle Spake
Son
Cathol
Gren Phomer Jr
Ormon Piews
Puraday
Wedhitect J
Websteroo
Tuesdas Poorring
Miller
Poh
Orerian
Josson Wollard
Btturbade Petite College of Pharmacy
Fist
Miss Pearl Reimer
South Buckeye Street
Res PW
Bellingham
Miss Reimer
Reimer
Second Ward
Trys Wooster
Gem
Fredrick
Billman
Bemr
Eres
Ae Bey
Poe Faillertop
Faodi
Vuest
Yoder
Mra
James Flhott
Jerome Vile
Lesda
WOO& OW
Ashiood
Vivian Palmer
Furbank
Sfo Neikark
Orrville
Clark
Grand Jury
Wooster City
H H Millz
EC Dix
J E Soyder
Spooner
Walter Mullios
WF. Kean
Kass Wo Funck
Will Lott
M Losmpser
W. Yost
A. D. Metz
New Life
Laubach
Boyds Drug Store
JX. Meee Viétin
Pring
Fashion
William Annat
Wooster, Ohio
Wilbur
Wilburs
Egg Food
Wilbur Seed Meal CO
Milwaukee
Negewear
Nick Amster
James Shay
Walker, Strattman & Co
Shay
Bixler Business College
Wooster Markets
Craighead
W. Db
Griffin
Potter Bros
W. C.beebe
Burch
Harding& Go
Gourt
Mabathon
Wilkin
Dana
Red Wilkes
Ida Bayard
Menelek
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