Tragic Bird Incident Sparks Town Funeral Details
A boy, 19 years old, died after a bird-related accident in which a crate or vehicle propelled by an explosion caused a fatal fall. The event drew a grieving crowd as funeral arrangements were announced, naming Alex Fitch as the father and Mrs. A. J. Scotters among attendees. Local officials reported no clear motive and multiple residents faced questions about expenses recorded for the aftermath.
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Meg
Martin Kirt
Alex. Fitch
Apt
North Street
Grametabees
Fred
Ariceshare
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches And Weigh Loss
Devinney of 178 North says Doan's Kidney Pills from Zimmerman Co. Drug Store relieved backaches headaches and lameness, built him up, renewed energy, and helped him lose weight. He recommends the product and notes it is sold at legal dealers for 50 cents a box with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
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Devinney
North
Abbac Doan
Zimmerman Co
Ion
Sab Atrtet
Indy
Doan
Ana
Bere Singe
Reanfte
Foster-Milphin Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Croker on the stand amid New York inquiry storm
An investigating committee grilled Richard Croker in New York, with charges of corruption and influence over city finances discussed amid broader political maneuvering. The article notes sharp attacks on Croker’s honesty and references to Tammany Hall and allied candidates.
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New York
Croker
Bis Rest
Atticious Prices
Banefits
Tsu
Aly
UK Christian
kKndeavor
Epworth League
Tammany
Ross Crocuer
Europe
Wooster City Council Set to Decide Mayor Appointees
Regular meeting to adjourn sine die marks final actions of the old council. Debates over mayoral appointments include civil engineer and street department posts as the new mayor-elect K J Smith forms his administration.
New City Council Organized In Farewell Address
Mayor Jeffries presided as the old council adjourned and new members were sworn in. The body elected Zummerman as president and Mougry as vice president in an informal session. Jeffries delivered a farewell address reflecting on 16 years of service and the journey since taking office.
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Ciel
Jenes
Zum Merman Presigent
Mougry
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Zmmerman
Ownel
Thia
Charlie
Edward Stander Dies in Tragic Afternoon Accident
Edward Stander, a young man aged 18, was killed in a sudden oncoming accident this afternoon near Weillers. He was struck after stepping onto a railway track while returning from a ride, and died en route to the hospital. Local authorities investigated the scene at Steasberry and White streets.
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Edward Stander
BP FF
Staoffer iv
Weillers
Steasberry & Wiotestedo
Anxious Pay Dispute Over Extra Wages at War Dept
The War Department faced a dispute over extra pay for weavers and others tied to a 12 January 1549 action, with Browne referring the matter to the Controller yesterday. The case centers on additional pay and whether the entitlement arose from the January 12 or March 3, 190 actions, affecting several workers and related claims.
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Tees Fk
Browia
Deciagor M
Dave
Adam Goo OW Na and Rheumatism Cure Claim
Jackson Goo recounts his wife suffered a rheumatism attack that confined her to bed for a month and left her unable to walk without aid. After using a fifty cent bottle of Pain Balm purchased from Mr. Maddy, she walked to breakfast unaided and has had no similar attack since. Local sale by Laubach and Kann.
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Amattara
Maddy
Bor Sale
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Grand Jurors Named For Mare County Court Session
The text lists jurors for the Mare County grand jury led by Judge Keason, including Ei1 Langellt Wooster Henry iid Sugarcrees and others from Chippewa and Greene townships. An aneurysm operation on Nihytomy by Drs Gibson Boal Krall at Pittsnogg avenue was completed. 287 erchins stone removed, patient recovering with no anticipated complications.
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Saltoreek
Dacod
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Greene
Ger
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Third Ward
Smeorge Poster
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Franklin
H. A. Rowe
Pittsnogg Avenue
Chas. E Gibson
Yudh. Boal
Freedom
Geo. W. Krall
Voogter
Rowe
Allen’s Fyot-4se Powder Relief for Feet Swelling
A vintage ad fragment promotes Allen’s Foot Ease powder to soothe swollen feet and relieve burning nerves. It claims quick relief for tired, aching feet and offers a contact address in Olmsted with store references.
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Custody Battle Details In Missing Clear Text
An unclear report describes a custody proceeding in which William Johnson of Asbl County seeks guardianship of his 12 year old daughter Madd. A man and woman present disputed the process while Mrs. John Robison of War Towne was noted as guardian. The scene centers on who should care for the child amid contested legal actions.
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Guy City
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Wi. W. Johmson
Asbl
John Robisop
War Townebiy
Divorce and custody actions headline Wayne County court
In Wayne County court, a divorce petition filed by Gladbie from Exeepheelmire outlines a marriage begun May 9th, with three children Ada born August, Clara Belle born August. The petition cites abandonment and failure to perform marital duties. Proba judge J. McClarran heard Mrs. Louisa Leer's motion to increase rent from 8500 to 1500, granted a 200 increase. Rumor suggests two Sternng heirs may be summoned for intoxication offenses.
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Awful Wife Murder Case Shocks St Louis Store
Delirited report says Frank Gallaway shot and killed his wife Anna Hard Gallaway, a store saleswoman, in Blegetan department store. She was young and handsome and left a four year old daughter. Gallaway, from a wealthy Illinois family, studied medicine in St Louis. The widow filed for divorce. The case links to Mrs S F Rawkins and the manager’s house in Wooster.
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St. Louis
Blegetan
Frank Gallaway
Pania
Gail
United States Deputy Arrests Barron in Counterfeit Case
Deputy Marsha Keeley appeared at Chippewa Lake days ago and arrested James Barron son of Rev J M Barron of Lodl for passing counterfeit money. Capt Webb of Cleveland U S Secret Service links Barron to the Ge Roe geng group active in several states. Barron was taken to Cleveland to await examination, bond set at 1000, and his trial scheduled in Cleveland. Young Hatton recently moved near the lake. orders to his wife in La Kup, U., aided his tracing and arrest.
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Chippewa Lake
James Barron
J. M Barron
Lod
Capt. Webb
Secret Service
Cleveland
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Che Ge Roe Geng
Young Hatton
la Kup
Gratitude Letter for Lydia's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Epen Linger of Dirtse Texas writes that after nine years with prolapsus of the womb and related symptoms she used Lydia s Vegetable Compound through pregnancy and now has a healthy baby girl. She credits the remedy with renewed strength and ease in work.
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Penkham
Japan
Mrs. Epen Linger
Dirtse
Tex
Lydia E. Pinkham remedies praised by Detroit woman
Mas. Hannum Schleider of 1244 Helen Avenue Detroit reports improved health after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Liver Pills. She describes previous faintness and near fainting, now relieved and strengthened.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
Hannum Schleider
Helen Avve
Detroit
Scots Bowne Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites
Nature mixes the cures after all. Now arl then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Something is needed to check disease and start the system in the right direction toward heal. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites can do this. It strengthens the nerves and vital tissues and all that.
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Scott
New York
Local figure sentenced after today’s court session
Joseph Eaton Berna faces a new trial following a Saturday hearing. The judge adjourned the case in the afternoon as the head defendant, identified as Hoover of Mount Eaton, was convicted on prior charges and given a 16 unit sentence.
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H Head
M A
Hoover
Mt. Eaton
Road
Webster Man Targeted in Dynamite Attack at Plant
The Delaware Gazette reports a May incident at the Winagde plant near Wooster where a dynamite stick set on top of a boiler caused an explosion. The blast damaged the boiler and killed Shively’s horse. Mrs Shively later learned of a related death. The article notes a Wooster man named Pochler Webster and mentions Hixerett Bbtvely now in Delaware as involved or cited in the investigation.
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Woosten
Delaware
Delaware Gazette
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Unclear medical claim ad about urine tests and kidney health
An older, unclear advertisement describes a urine test method using a glass tumbler and a sediment check to diagnose kidney and bladder problems. It asserts benefits from a drug and lists prices for bottles, mentioning Dr. David and a large bottle price of 1.50 to 1.00 dollars in marketing style.
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David
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