Arbor Day and City Vote Data From Ailea Daily
The April 2 issue notes Arbor Day on April 28 and a urged vote in Doylestown on banning village lighting. Mayor Smith orders marshals to close fruit stands on Sunday. J P Lee 40, a local figure, died working at his barn. U of W class of 1899 honors Elizabeth Bald valedictorian and Elizabeth Bechtel second. Funeral of Mrs Sarah G Lichtenwalter held, remains taken to Massillon for interment with relatives. Leo Shaffer, 12, still at large after running away. County jail improvement plans postponed to Wednesday. S& O Railroad may control now VT BB, transfer likely May 1. Orrville fair moved to Oct 11-13. Phil Barnstein to sell damaged goods in former Baskin property. Dr Nair offers prompt dental care. Telephone exchange changes cause temporary disruption. Sunday School Convention upcoming.
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Doylestown
Margaret Scelner
Smithville
Inban
Smith
Marshal Latimer
J. P. Lee
Bigphiarte
U of W
Mise Elizabeth Bald
Ore Elizabeth Bechtel
Sarah G. Lichtenwalter
K. UC
Hara
Aula.m
J. P. Soich
Massillon
E. UC
Mina Anna
Clarence Lichtenwalter
Leo Shaffer
5. & O Railroad
Cleveland
Orrvillais
Phil Barnstein
Cincinnati
M. Baskin
Nair
Bia
Bridg
Hookway
Herron
Telephone Exchange
Patrona
Wooater
Moved by Tragic Freight Ride Death in Sterling
A mangled body found yesterday near Sterling is identified as Michae l O’Brien. The victim, from Lorain and Wo eling, died after a freight car incident on a railway line. Authorities say the body was transported to Niles for identification and burial.
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Lorain
Niles
School House to be Enlarged in Madisonburg
Madisonburg April 24 A local item notes neighbor Andrew Sonnedecker walking uptown and slowly improving health. Birth announced for Lehman daughter. Grandmother Lehman suffered a stroke but rests easy. Mr Jobo Davies remains slow to mend. Grand jury heard 3 witnesses. school to regular session on the 17th and Rovers Hatcheld elected cashman. Main business: No 8 school room addition to existing building as the district has outgrown the present house. Township Sunday School convention planned at Geyer's Chapel soon.
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Madisonburg
Andrew Sonnedecker
Mia
Flement Lehman
Lebman
Jobo Davies
Rovers Hatcheld
Geyer’s Chapel
Spring Page Notes and Local Notices Blend
Local items discuss smallpox concerns in Frederiksborg Virginia area with a 20 day quarantine and fourteen identified residents affected or exposed. Mentions business activity on a canal and regional ads for cucumbers and paints, plus new livestock pasture offers and a Cream Balm testimonial.
Anxious Democrats Name Multiple Fort County Candidates
A fragmented notice lists Democrats announcing candidacies for Fort County offices including auditor treasurer recorder and commissioner. Names such as A B Pecklepaugh Danie Heller W ooster township Joseph Sullivan Lewis Fijance Thomas Jesple Harry Haller O W Lessiter Daniel Letner and Samuel Bucher appear across townships. The text reads like an election notice with several spellings and OCR errors pending clarification.
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Waxon
Laka F. Jones
Alvirz Coontinghim
Woon Ory Jacu
Adpieclery
Ropate Jogge
Eagar
Fort County
A. Slimmons
Milton Township
Danie Heller
Wooster
Jacob’ Apit
Bangh
J. W. Trbxpi
Chester Township
Joseph Sullivan
Lewis
Fijance
East Uniod
Thomas J. Jesple
Greene Township
Harry A. Haller
O. W. Lessiter
Hisin
Fort County Comminstaper
Daniel Letner
Point Breeze Chautauqua and Smithville News Notes
April news from Point Breeze Chautauqua and Smithville highlights a busy week: farmers plan spring work and hope for mild weather, while a concert by the Bricker Mandolin Band and J M Eberly is announced for Burbank on April 29. Miss Gerry Gallagher travels to Myersdaley and will teach guitar and vocal arts. ex-postmaster Redding returns from Carnton, and Camp at Point Breeze draws attention as plans expand for a large public meeting next Saturday. Memorial Day preparations begin at G A B Post with local veterans arranging events. Benjamin Brenner, 59, dies after congestion issues, funeral at Union Church conducted by Dr Bager.
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Smithvale
Bricker
Gerry Gallagher
Myersdaleyand
Misa Gallaghber
Redding
Carnton
Pennsylvania
Pebt Leckrane
Point Breeze
Eton
Leland
Alarka
Col
Copeland
Som
Bing
Tae
Union (Parachur
Dr.Bager
Louteviie
Serious Runaway-Salt Work Plans At Ritimas
Arthur Shoot was seriously hurt Thursday evening by a runaway and was thrown from a carriage near the school bone with a broken leg several pisces and a dislocated ankle. Dr Fabers attended him. Salt company plans to run railroad car for workers from Wadsworth each morning and back each evening in about two months. They are sinking a 6x6 foot shaft to the fountain head and placing machinery in the large plant. E J Zook closed his school year last Friday. He is a capable teacher liked by many in Rittman. Edward Hammel and Aaron Fisher are building dwellings in the village. Rogers is preparing to lay groundwork for a new street in McDowell addition north. Dame Romer says several new houses will rise in that part of town soon.
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Hittmaan
Arthur Shoot
Borne
Fabers
Tow Salt Company Contemplate
Bavk Log
Acer
Wadsworth
Fountain Head
E. J. Zook
J.zok
Rittman
Edward Hammel
Aaron Fisher
Rogera
McDowell
Dame Romer
Jake
Scarlet fever cases rise in Hurbank outbreak linked to quarantines
Special to The Acrustican reports two new scarlet fever cases in Hurbank. Bertie Kerr and Miza Neliia Rook are seriously ill. The village Board of Health imposes strict quarantine, closes schools and churches, bans children from street and store gatherings, and asks parents to keep children home to prevent further spread.
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Hurbank
Scarlet Fayer
Bertie Kerr
Miza Neliia Rook
Village Board of Health
Methodist and church events mark community week
Monday's Daily notes Methodists seeking subscriptions to reach 61,200 undebt nets while four members join the Presbyterian church by letter and one by profession of faith. The Junior Endeavor League of the M E church reorganized. Churches plan Children's Day programs. May 7 anniversary sermon at Lutheran church pending speaker replacement.
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Mornone
Tores
Endeavor League
M. E
Curphea
Chaldreu
Sandsy Morphy
G C. Satin Wil
Lutheran Chorchd
Old Friians
Methodists of
Wooster
Kev
J Wealey Hill
Washington, D.C
Lo Hiestead
D. H. Moore
Ciretonat
Western Christian Advocate
WoosTen 1849 Wooster Hat Letters List
A fragmented notice from Wooster Ohio dated April 18 and 25 1849 lists names including Joan Dav’r Ganga D Gove James Ozar Henry Kokela and Unrist Schootz with ladies and other signatures. The misspelled spellings reflect OCR style and provide a snapshot of a local letter distribution or social notice.
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the Wooster
Tce
Joan Dav'r
Ganga D Gove
James 4Ozar
Henry Kokela
Local man regains consciousness after farm incident
The injured Jesse Porct from near Indimary woke last week on the Ed Fries farm and regained consciousness on Friday. He spoke on Saturday about the attack details, saying he had placed three sticks of Aquamite under a wagon and that the assailant could not escape.
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Jesse Porct
Ed Fries Farm
Gold Leaf the Speed King of 1891 Horses
A fragmented ad featuring Gold Leaf a premier speed horse praised for speed action and conformation. Buyers in the eastern market, led by A. W. Johnson and von HL Biambane, tout his record and value for breeding. Also mentions plows cork floor coverings and various Harding & Co. offerings.
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Sreland Alwsya
Ealan
Lot Vio
Rathelia
Onle
Franti
Bet
Jar
Quito
New York
Youngstown
Athrooma
Hails
Harding & Co
Uort House
Wsk
Wooster Class Day Abolished After Protests and Plans
Graduates of Wooster High faced a bitter moment as Class Day customs were abolished after a turbulent period. Faculty friction and student plans for a nontraditional program led to a Saturday meeting, ending the long honored event and leaving many locals lamenting the change.
Large Dog Attacks Boy Near City
The six year old son of Fred Bierls living southwest of the city was badly injured by a Newfoundland dog on Monday afternoon. The boy was playing with the Greg when the dog pounced, biting and tearing before it could be driven off. The dog had recently been given to Mr. Berle and was supposed to be gentle. Dr. C. A. Lereb attended and described the case as alarming, with fear of serious injury.
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Fred Bierls
Taat
Greg
Gelsad
Rev Bett Beedner Dies After Stroke At Home Near Madmaenburg
Rev Bett Beedner, a preacher not a farmer, suffered a Saturday stroke at his home near Madmaenburg from the sect to a stroke of paralysis sustained on Friday. He was about 65 years old and survived by Mrs Brenner and one daughter. The funeral took place Monday.
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Bett Beedner
Hom
Madmaenburg
Local residents listed in fragmented obituary notice
Fragmented OCR text lists Godfrey Gerbar of Upper Sandusky and Mw' Lizzie Amatutz of Pear Amitzygill with errant place names, plus Youth Taylor Kekenroth and Shonaeél from KE ato, indicating an incomplete notice of individuals and origins. The readable items hint at a community notice or obituary fragment with multiple names and vague locales.
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Godfrey Gerbar
Upper Sandusky
Lizzie Amatutz
Pear Amitzygill
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure sore swollen and smarting feet. It claims comfort for tight shoes and reduces sweating and calluses. Sold by grocers and shoe stores. 25 cents per box by mail from Ley packares in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Aga Alfen
Mall
Stampa Ley Packares
Ajslen
Olmstei
LeRoy
Great Wooster clothing sale opens May 8 1890
A damaged barge and stock from Value and Guarantee Cutting Co. are moved to Wooster Ohio for a four day sale of men’s and children’s clothing and shoes. Bargains include pants and suits at deep discounts, with special emphasis on an extensive catalog of heavily discounted items. Store hours extend to 9 pm. Merchants urged to attend early.
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Bargeat
Stuk Ara
Guarantet Cutting Co
Wooster
East Liberty and
Buckeye Streets
Archer House
Wayne
Luce and
Hatton
Harasens d
Advertisement for Comparison Warning Fire Sale Claim
A lengthy advertisement urges readers to cut out for comparison to expose unscrupulous hawkers selling old worn goods as Fire or Smoke Sales. It cites a Cincinnati fire on February 14, 1899 causing total clothing loss and claims the fake fire sale statement is false, inviting Wooster and Wayne County residents to judge other claims by this one.
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Cincinnati
Wooster
Wayne County
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Ranstee Ejublitan
Michaels O'Brien
Fredericksburg
Buiters Woostek
Frederiksburg
Sagan Foster
Jennie Menuez
T. J. Benson
Ora Mitchell
M. E. Benson
Grover Shaw
E'mp Franks
Jacob Marietta
K. B. Brothers
Robert Armstrong
M. E. Finhart
Gertie Barnes
John Wilson
Atentent
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Ober
Head Marding & Co
B. J. Heinz Co
A. Branstetter
Harry McClarran
Harpine & Co
Court House
W. HB. Bradshaw
Crajhead
Quarty
Vstions
Bryson’s
Atock
Willis Bistop, Wooster
Ely
Oscar Ostrom
Warren Ave
Chicago
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Shawmut Ave
Boston
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Ritimas
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Syracuse
Imperial
Birch
Kusgelt
Art Beuse
Maney the Loas
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Ed Silver
Harding & He
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Etter
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Jon. Spinborn
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Frank Taggart
Uunsel Rima Punch
Reames
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Woolarran Graer
Milison Druuginal Woo Heebe
Fremont Hubman
Yoooa Horfetott Hardware Weechaat
Branatytver
Sisnalneise LP
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Brak Works
Hewring
Chitren
Monteorg
Mer’s
Phil Bernstein
Ae 68
Brytton
D Rakinead & Co
Simipson
Simpson
Turkey
Caggus
Wooster, Ohio
Maop
Harfirg
Cartalh
Niiat Hardens & Ue
S. Wok
W. O. Bebee
Jaye
Nick Amster
Ighead & Co
W. D. Tyler
Leeds
Israiand
OFITO
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Wayne Countr
Forths
Frorth
Weralppers
Adies
Dulfien
Sc Worth
Ibe
Worth- Ibe
Ohio
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