Local notes from Wooster and vicinity reveal wide weather and incident updates
Frosts, floods, and a series of small misfortunes mark a Wooster area bulletin. Olin Blocher of Bloomington reports a farm accident, Mrs. Elizabeth Graber files a deed of assignment, and a wagon wreck injures Mrs. Marr. Bridges, pension rules, lawsuits, and Arbor Day prep touch the day’s local scene.
Notable Wooster Rumor and Travel Notes
In Orrville Mrs. J. C Roth hosts a guest, while David Dyas of Sonnenberg plans a Swiss summer. Local figures including J B Minter at Marion for the State encampment and many residents travel for business, social visits, and church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Roth
Orrville
E. O. Case
David ‘Dyas
Sonnenberg
Switzerland
Frank Kent
Jenohy
J. B. Minter
Marion
Hoyer Arcanum
Gao
Law
Hag
W. J. Poser
E. M. Karth
Bacher & Gibbs Plow Co
Charles Shamp
Olney
Ill
John McSweeney
H. E. Jacobs
Hev
J. T. Carroll
Cleveland
M. J. Carroll
W.S. Hummer
Wooste
South Market Streat
Adam Brand
Frederick Brand
Wooster
Agnes Goldrich
Forest City
Howard Herring
Manafield
Akron
Leetonia
A. N. Brenneman
Samuel Porter
W. J. Smith
Chester Township
Sarah Snell
Critchfield & Critchfield Mra
India
Brother
Iroquois
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises $100 Reward
Local note touts a one hundred dollar reward for any case of vatarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Promoted by F J Cheney Co Toledo with endorsements from Trade West & Travis and Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Internal remedy claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Misleading Patent Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An OCR fragment advertises health remedies claiming swift cures for kidney liver and stomach issues. It touts cheap celery capsules and other patent medicines, urging readers to buy with vague promises and financial incentives, typical of early 20th century such promotions.
Debates on currency, protection, and Cuba in era of reform
A speech condemns rapid money value changes and tariff shifts since 1873, credits three U.S. support factors, and warns of economic distress. It blasts Wilson Gorman laws, laments wool prices, and argues for bimetallism and protection while urging strong stance on Cuba and Monroe Doctrine. The speaker predicts an Ohio Republican as next president and defends protection and gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinsey
Ohio
Court of St. James
Dingley
United
Secretary of the Treasury
Usalats
Asia
China
Upper
Nile
France
Italy
Africa
United States
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
Sicly
Roman Republic
Can Siesia
Frederick the Gress
Alsace
Lorraine
Great Britain
Msrelf
Nations
Senate
Hause of
Vinezuela
Hawaii
Cleveland
Wall Street
Armenia
Cube
Venezuela
Congress
S & Sharp
Henry Clay
Americas
Will. Pogertse
Blaine
Gare
Jin Diamond Alfoy
University
Inder
Monroe Berees, Bitud and Partition Co
Lina
Alillersburg
A. Howard
Gillon
Plank & Uray
Central
Miraculous Escape After Wall Cave Buries Man
A 28 year old William Eakins of Rockford was trapped 22 feet beneath a wall at H O Gale’s residence in St Marys Ohio when a well wall collapsed during cleaning. He survived, regaining breath after over an hour, and was saved with minor injuries. the accident followed a prior plan to pump water through a center wall pipe. Local authorities and bystanders aided in the rescue while Dr. Longsworth examined him. Also noted is a separate incident involving 15 year old James Shanklin and a saloon dispute over minors and a theft claim filed by Shanklin’s assertion of being robbed of his cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
John Saal
Wilgon Christy
Cheater Township
Geo. W. Ryall
W. F. Clark
Buckeye Street
Killbuck Valley
A. H. Moore
Mt. Vernon
Wooster
F. W. Platt
Optician
Wayne County Fair
McSweeney Heira
Misa Fanny Silvers
West Liberty Street
Harry Kstady
Avalon
Frank Koster
Dalton
Thomas Steece
Ashland
Oder
S MecClereto
Archer
A J Thomas
W.F. Kear
Frank Stough
Mansfield
D. J. Stein
Brooklyn
Laward Berry
West Na‘em
Youngstown
James K. Meech
Doylestown
Todas Sherif Garver
Toledo Hospital
Hechte
Dollastown
J. J’ Orr
Pennsylvania Line
Gec
Fred Prestor
Oh Bradelaw
Newark
Il Thompson
Dan'l Conterman
John Cunning
A Alley
Shreve
Methowel
Clevedine
Mre
Will Carse
West North Street
Carse
Cars
W F Clark
Cleve
Lee J Larwil
Chicago
Newton (Kesser
A. V. Kinney
Geo Smith
Pittsburg
Lucy Haskell
Loudonville
Relativar
James Emmons
Elgin Smith
Wayne County
Frank Lowery
Ian Snyder
Cleveland
BE M Quinby
J. K. Darling
Wadsworth
Arr- Vile
D. M. Robinson
Unionville
Valon County
D. E Robinson
Ed. W. Culbertson
Akron
SB. Bailey
Holmes County
Hon. L. & Critchfield
Newton Stillwell
John L. Maxwell
Holmes
Arg
Semuel Jeffries
St. Mary's, O
H. O. Gale
Wm. Eakins
The
Daily Democrat
William Eaking
Yong Tan
Lveg
Rockford
Gale
Eakings
Geale
Dar
Eakins
G-14
Willguards
Adi Ut
Deion
Beso
Jake McCoy
Doarar
Loigs- Worth
James Shanklin
Aratve
Bast Uion
Tyier
Sero't
Anolhcer
Shanklin
Shankle
Crutchin
Ohio
Kutchin
Sneak Thieves Still Prowling in City
Thieves prowled in Bert Bevington’s North Grant home on Saturday night but failed to steal his porch items. Monday night suspects hit Judge E Dowell on East North Street, taking items from a back arch refrigerator. Sunday morning detectives found pet foods and suspect activity at Peter Johnson’s North Valley residence as et cetera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bevington
North Grant Street
Second Ward
Judge E. Dowell
East North Street
T.feyes
Pater Johnson
Yall Street
Wayon
Gte
Bastnso
Watie
Hte
Abe Herth
Cvitepress
Wendy
Cal
Nora
Bert
Perth
Raahol Peetoeekot East
Peery
Belief in Kinley Victory Echoes Across Canton
The Canton Ohio writer declares major support for Republican William McKinley, predicts his nomination and November win, and hopes to serve in Congress to influence policy. The memo argues for Kinley’s re election in 1900 with a larger majority, and urges bipartisan bi metallic guidance to aid his presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiikle
Republican
Ita Gan
Willia Kinley
Jat St
United States
Nations House of Representatives
Civil Service Examination Offer in Wooster Ohio
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a local civil service examination in Wooster on Saturday June 6, 1896 at 9 o clock for Clerk and Carrier in the Postal Service. Citizens 14 to 21 years may apply with prompt filing of a complete form by May 18, 1896. Applications and blanks available from Leslie Lawrence, Secretary Board of Examiners, Postal Service, Wooster, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Civil Service Om- Miasion
Salvraay
Com- Mencigat
Sot Garrier
Postal Service
United States
Carlier
Lass
United Stats Ah
Lessia
Lawrence
Board of Examiners
I. U. Address
Wooster
Qnhio
Ohio
Canard
Weston T
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Board of Pension Examiners
Olin Blocher
Bloomington
Canaan
Elizabeth Graber
Pater Graber
Paint Township
Robert L. Adair
Graber
Samuel Morr
Morrland
Jari
Millbrook
Seonuaylynnia
Notary Public
Justices of the Peace
Pension Office
Oaree
Lorain
Clao “Willit
J Wooster
Thomas Guernsay
Guernsey
Chao
Dresden
Heebes
Church
Lodge
Alliance
Wil
State Senate
Daniel Good
F. W.&c Kok
Hotel Wayne
Henry Thomas
Archer House
Henry
Harry McClarran
Mary McClarran
Gertie Deakeng
Clara Scetler
Daisy Thackwell
Bessie Tawney
Bertha Warren
Lucy Barrett
Mattie Laubach
Lara Braustetter
May Whittier
Wacker Bros
Eastiberry Street
Ipersonals
Roya
Berithday
Wright
Geo. Kraigersdrupaioe Lsat
Europe
Republican Party
White House
Charles Foster
John & Cartiere
Hoth
Treasury
Treasury Reserve
Agricultonal
Manufactor 2
Harth End Wall
Kinley
Canton
Onio
Union
Nature
Scott
W. H. Wiler
Jacob
Kischer
Clapper
BOYD
United Stat
Tian Bory
Damppres
Oreo
Champion Chemical Co
Springfield
Otis
Wooter
DR. Kutchin
Moung
H. Lester Kutchin
Columbus
U. S
Paty
ORR
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Olin
Anna Hoop
Fxs Perimene
Hteedstury
Fininetty
Wietersteen
Carvatrena
Endanver
Resear Ce Wosten
PDO
Patty
Paaq
Ted
Triton Flace
Wow GA
KY Brk
Sberut Yaeuin & Tagwart Viatatut
Woorter
Heniff's Sale
Dantel & Tiusmanu Et Ab Adin
Sy i
Weyne
Hannah Miler
Areatar
Eale
Tourta Comton Fost
Woaxtie
Wayre
Kean
Wan
She Kier As
L S
Catharine Latry Vy
Dora Shaler
Waste
Atese
Oba
Wayne
Whano
Aryver
W. F. Kean
McClarran
Ty Hepotzroan
John Abenour
Obenour
Navarre
Olite Wooster
Sherpf
S' Erivf
Yarcher
Atinr
Saleva
Warne
Wilson Moek
Veiue
Order of Pale
Chederkoof
Common Fieay
Wayte Rou
Chia
Tone
Dwieffer
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Olio
Wes
Bos Walton
Roed
Roy
Fiat Agretaw
Portus
Tae
Wade
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Ude
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Rads
Yu Oo
Nen
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Lger Abbey
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C. Aty
Manafeldy Walaa
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Niles
Youngstownz
Joseph Woon
E. A. Ford
Gensrel Maneger
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Pexn’s
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