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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1899

Page

4

Orrville officials move to curb county road projects

Orrville’s county commissioners faced demands for joint construction of a bridge over Newman Creek and a shared cost of about 6000, to be shared equally by Wayne and Medina counties. The recent county jail plans were reviewed, and field work included street washing and local repairs. The Shakespeare Club staged Macbeth at Willard Hall with about a hundred attendees, praised for its strong performances.

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Otto's Cure Promises Relief From Cold and Cough

An advertisement touts Otto's Cure as a reliable remedy for colds and coughs, claiming it can prevent severe illnesses like consumption. Sold by W. Wilson and distributed by multiple agents including Wilson Wonster and W. H. Camp with prices listed as 25 cents and 50 cents.

H. Otto W. Wilson Wayne County Agen Wilson, Wonster W. H. Camp Congr B. Overs Golden Ai J. Es Blachleyville Bri Kk & Co Austin W. S. Selae Rs Inkler Omics Ab Brederickébargy EIN Boak West i Dalton I Pfunder

Si ting i wit houseclean Dg thik son ote

Readable fragments describe a household task and a son possibly involved in cleaning. The note is fragmented and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to establish a full event.

Knights of Pythias Convenes at Loudonville

The Eighteenth Pythian district held its third annual convention in Loudonville, with about 400 visiting Knights attending by train and overland. Delegates from Ashland Holmes and Richland counties discussed topics, heard speeches, and closed with song Almerton, as Wayne Daughters of Rebekah invite members to the next meeting and report on recent assembly actions.

Pythian Ashland Bichls Koox Holmes Loudonville Mneliela Loudonvilis Almerton Wayne Daughters of Rebekah Pique Jepale Lerch Sttendan

Sharps and Plats Entertained by Mrs Sweeny

Mrs Harry C Sweeny hosted a social evening at her home with the Sharps and Flute guests. Beethoven and other pieces were performed by Jessie Miller, Zella Sidle, Lars Ganningham, Roy Harpester, Pearl Clapper, and others amid elegant refreshments. Numerous local ladies and gentlemen attended including the Babtist church members, with plans for further notices.

H. ©. Sweeny Harry C. Sweeny Beethoven Miles Jessie Miller Bonale Ss Jessie Miller Mignon Guy d’ Hardelot Zella Sidle Ovate Beethoven Ming Lars Ganningham Solfo Roy Harpester Daedsters’ Boma C. Hoffman Bambton Sweeny Rubinstein Misa Bonate Beethoven Alegro Menuotta Beherzo Prento Con Fuoco Rc K MeaAtee Wil Kramer

District Missionary Convention Reports and Changes

A district missionary society event in Obrian parish opened with devotional exercises and a morning session led by Mary A. Lyons of Hiram. The program featured a district board meeting, a keynote address on home missionary spirit, and a Y P S C E discussion. Mary A. Lyons and others spoke as planned while illness or travel disruptions affected other speakers.

Onionary Society Obriafan Th Missionary Society Ala Mise Mary A. Lyons Hiram B. Moatt Clev Aland Mary.a. Lymns Hiran

Fire Destroyed Jefferson Postmaster's Home and Store

Friday blaze in Jefferson wiped out Charles Lessitter postmaster and attirekeeper's residence and shop. Fire started near a chopping-mill engine, with north east winds spreading flames. losses estimated at 2500 dollars, insured. Some household goods and a safe with stamps survived after neighbors fought the blaze. A second fire later that night destroyed a residence on the old Daniel Snyder farm, four miles southeast, though most furniture was saved.

Charles Lesaltter Jefferson Lessitter Wooster Daly W. Leassitter Hlo Macaal Salem Merchants’ and Anufacturers Manafield Oe W. C. Myere Lagsittar Daniel Snyder

APPLECREEK MENTION INCOHERENT CORRESPONDENCE

Fragmentary notes from Apple Creek mention Republican party activity and local residents. Names such as Hackett, B G Erriman, Miss Daisy Waters, Miss Sadie Patterson, and Lyman Onitohfield appear among scattered references to church presbytery, teaching terms, and visits. The text is garbled, with many incomplete phrases and missing context.

Tyo Hackett B.gerriman Bhelby Daisy Waters Canter J. M. ‘Wilkinger Akron Misa Sadie Patterson Mre Bwighar Lyman Onitohield Wits John OF Wooater Ofa Smithville

Disease outbreak aversions in Frederickaborg area hit by smallpox

A state health official visited the village and diagnosed all four patients with smallpox. Named victims include Mrs Armatrong, a 10 year old boy, A B Brottare the newsagent, and Mrs Brothers the daughter of Eli Barnes. Residents worry as authorities report a death in Holmes County and a local legal dispute involving Degatel Spring and Mr Lerspote on a farm.

David Franks Fredéricksbarg A. B. Brottare Frederickeburg Mies Gertrofe Eli Barnes Brothers Benson

Peach Crops Fail Amid Winter Yellowing Disease

The County Horticultural Society reports severe winter frost and a yellowing disease called yellows caused heavy peach losses in the locality with many trees dead. The condition is expected to worsen next season due to lasting winter damage, with similar effects noted in Wayod County as discussed at the Summit meeting.

County Horticultural Society Committee On Or Wayod County

Tuberculosis Test Report On Calves At Onto Station

The report details multiple calf examinations with notes on general condition, gland infections, abscesses, and nodular disease in intestines. It discusses tuberculin reactions, the potential to separate tuberculous animals early, and the aim to convert diseased cattle to beef before meat becomes unsafe. The text also mentions digestion, appetite, and Dr. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for indigestion.

Aince Iiber Pieree Rosa

Slugged Then Men

Marshal Lattoser and police hunted William Lawrence last night for assault and battery after he allegedly attacked Frank and later struck William Everly near the Rich saloon on South Market. Lawrence, linked to the telephone exchange work, had been drinking since Tuesday and fled before arrest.

Marshal Lattoser William Lawrence Lawrence Someeeks Tiy Glley Vidsor Frank Wm. Everly South

Real Estate Transactions and Local Obituary Details

A mixed page notes numerous warranty deeds and quitclaim transfers in various townships and town plots including Windsor Orrville Greene Plain Clinton and Barberton with sums from $775 to $5,600 and land parcels of dozens of acres. The section also reports the Dalton coal mine closure and a funeral for a local resident, with community officials and clergy paying respects. The obituary notes the burial and suggests the community’s response to labor shifts and local industry changes.

Josph Ramseyer H. Hoebner Greene Town Fran Kate Orrville Wiliam Franklin Carson Mave Townsip Warray Pan Jouiand M Quite Kane EB. W. Newkirk Newkirk Capton Township Joseph Man Carron Nave Clinton Township Let Leyt F. Host Greene Township David A. iPretty Benjamin F. Wetty Plaip Township Davi Sparr David A. Wetty Pisin Bentjam Walty Tok Wparr Dewid A. Welty Clintos Township Jon B Hilen Edaylot No Waty Wull Wig Sarah B. Vanuk

Date Fixed for Primary Election by County Democrats

Democrats held a well attended meeting of the County Democratic Committees to set a primary election date. The chosen date is Saturday the tb, with voting on June 10 for selecting candidates for land appraisers to be decided by township or district voters. Dr W A Hart of Wooster was mentioned in the discussion.

G. HB. Power Wall. Brown Shreve Wooster elSwier John Hall Coel Swier Amos Meshlel Presbytery Opera D.d. Kirk General Assembly Minglewood Casper el Metzier Ge Thompson High Street Merschenich Mandolin Club Eve Bradshaw D. YH. Martin St. Louie Marghal Latitosr Jefferas Board of Education Democratic Committees W. A. Hart Jadme J. E

Honored Dead and Returning Veterans Remain in Our Mourning

The piece remembers fallen heroes and returning soldiers, noting brave deeds and silent victories. It laments the losses on the bleak hillside, honors those who fought, and mourns comrades laid to rest while others come home or await their fate. It also cites a local newspaper naming prominent figures connected to the Ohio governorship, including Judge Smyser.

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Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised by druggists

A fragment ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure catarrh by entering the blood and system. It lists J Cheney Co and Walding Kinnan as wholesalers and mentions a price of 75 cents per bottle.

J. Cheney & CO Cheney Alesal West Drugatsi Edo O, Walding, Kinnan & M. Inholesale Hall Actio Ball

William Years Dead in Zempleburg Home

In a fragmentary obituary a man aged about 67 months died Thursday morning in Zempleburg. The deceased had recently arrived from Lipar Street in 18 months. Residents report the incident as part of a broader sequence of local deaths this week.

Wiliam Aper D. m Lipar Zempleburg America

Paine's celery compound praised by Missouri governor

The Missouri governor lauds Paine's celery compound as a spring remedy for nervous disorders fatigue and sleeplessness claiming it nourishes the nerves and improves overall health. He cites personal experience and endorses its use as a universal spring tonic supported by physicians and educators nationwide.

Son V. Stephens Missouri Kentucky Stephens Paine

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