Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Benefits
Health claims feature testimonials from Afra. Jax Martin of Ogdensburg New York and J. B. Emerton of Auburn Maine praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for kidney liver and digestion improvements. The ad asserts improved appetite digestion blood quality and relief from catarrh and dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Shrisparilia Cured Me.” Afra. Jax Martin, Washington St
Ogsburg
N. Y
J. B. Emerton
Main Street
Auburn
Not Enough Men in Pittsburg Industry
A Pittsburg Dispatch quotation highlights a nationwide labor shortage as mills and plants expand and rehiring resumes. Employers seek workers, from common labor to skilled trades, to meet surging demand while delays and material shortages curb output. The piece frames this as a sign of broad economic prosperity and critiques political shifts since 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Democratic Party
Tory
Miles Regained Authority in Army Reorganisation
The piece notes Miles is restored to actual and nominal command under Elihu's secretaryship. It contrasts Miles with Alger, who overreached attempting to run the department, and praises Elihu for delegating duties to his subordinates while retaining credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sSecretary
Ane
Miles
Tis
Elihu Hoot
Roon
Alger
Elihu
Toa World Exposition Paris Exhibit Promises American Progress
United States in Paris for the world exposition will showcase our resources and progress. U S Commissioners in charge have secured concessions and prepared an exhibit designed to impress Europe with American art science and agriculture on foreign soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
U. S
Mide
Photographers Target Rich Man in Santa Photo Incident
A wealthy man, Wo K Veedertill Jr, was assaulted after resisting a photographer seeking a portrait with Santa. The incident sparks debate over privacy and celebrity intrusion during holiday public events.
Remarkable Georgian Pride Shines in Recent Events
A fragmentary report notes the remarkable humane aspect exhibited by Georgians during the last days of events, praising their elevated conduct and pride as a beautiful and sublime display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Ingo
Fragmented musings on crime, politics, and personalities
A disjointed survey critiques racial violence planning in the South, U S and Philippine policy, Gov Tanner’s hunting missteps in Colorado, labor strikes hinting at prosperity, Mark Hanna’s retirement, Aguinaldo’s possible exit, Spain’s court martial of Geo Torra, and Alger’s shifting sympathy amid a turbulent political backdrop.
Alger Bae Leaves Cabinet Amid Campaign Surge
The text notes a cabinet departure by Alger Bae and hints at ongoing media coverage. It mentions the Democratic nomination campaign for governor entering a tense phase with escalating claims.
Fragmented 19th Century News Snippet
A garbled political note mentions Whiskers Pr, Andrew Carnegie, Aguinaldo, Uncle Sam rationing, Georgia lynchings, Grover Cleveland, a Hague peace conference, Matt Qing, Parannsylvania, and the Eighth Regiment facing internal troubles with Alger reportedly ousted. The OCR text is inconsistent and difficult to parse into a coherent report.
Telegram reports death of J. T. M. Thomas in Chicago
Friday's Daily BH and Odenkirk gtooen conveys in a telegram that J T M Thomas died in Chicago this morning after months of tuberculosis. He had been a former resident of the city and was notably successful in the musical instrument business.
Church Installations and Obituary of Mennonite Evangelist
Rev K J Rusterholz has been installed as pastor of the church at Urrville in impressive ceremonies led by Rev Beck of Mt Eaton and Rev Williams of the Milleraburg district. Mennonite evangelist Rev J B Kauffman of Elkhart Indiana, aged about 60, died recently and was well known across this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Rusterholz
Urrvillé
Beck
Mt. Eaton
Wiliams
Milleraburg
J. 8. Kauffman
Elkhart
Ind
Insurgent Vote Sparks 8th Regiment Officer Election
Reports from Akron and Shreve detail the 8th Regiment O V I officer election. Candidates included Colonel Charles Dick and Lt Colonel A B Critchfield with major candidates M A Chariton, Fred Marquis and Edward Vollrath, Weybrecht. Vote splits raise question of valid nomination and potential new election. Captain Critchfield praised for regiment work. A new company may form in Canton with Captain Philip Yost possibly leading.
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Repussican
Vo. V. I
Lantenant
Akron
Galies Dick
A. «Critchfield
A. Chariton
Fréd Mariquis
Mjors
G. Weybrecht
Stance
Edward Vollrath
Gecon
Thei
Jones
Charles Dick
Jor
Charles O. Weybrecht
A. B. Soa
Company D
Regult
A. B. Critchfield
Masor—Frad Marquis
M. A. Voarston
Weybreont
Edward Voltrath
Critchield
Vollrath
Weybrecht
Volirath
Ganton
8Th Regiment
U. N. Gs
Philip Yost
A Mother Called Stotteberry Died at 67
Mrs Malinda Stotteberry relict of the late Thomas J Stotesberry died at noon Thursday July 27 at the home of her daughter Mr Banj Marka east of Wooster after ill health. She was born in Franklin township Wayne county and aged 67 years 4 months and 25 days. Survived by four children Mrs Marks Mrs Edward Braniter and John Stotteberry of Ashland and Charles Stottsberry of Memphis Tenn. Funeral from the Marks residence at 9 am Saturday Interment in Prain cemetery services in the church at 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Stotteberry
Thomas J. Stotesberry
Banj. Marka
Wooster
Boen
Come Routh
Franklin Township
Wayne County
Snd
Marks
Edward Braniter
John Stotteberry
Holden Named Beloit College President From Wooster
The article chronicles Louis Edward Holden receiving and accepting the Beloit College presidency after a lengthy trustee meeting at Fir Presbyterian church. Holden, born April 30 1863 near Rome New York, rose through Beloit College Academy, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Beloit College, contributing significantly to its endowment drives and campus growth. He will assume duties soon with a $3000 annual salary and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veater Ff
Lonis
Fir Presbyterian Church
W. CC
Stinson
Ghillicothe
D. J. Meese
Mans- Held
H. A. Jones
Massillon
J. W. Knott
Toledo
A. A. EB. Taylor
Columbius
J. A.mcclerran
J. H. Kauke
A. Hills
D. D
K Davis
A. W. Bisckpuorn
Samusl Metzier
Pater Foust
Jesse McClellan
Wooster
Holden
Posal Bie
Dev Leoval
Bia
Louis Edward Holden
Rome
William R. Holden
Unica N.Y
Unica
Holbrooks& Ludlow
Utica
J. Brown
Chicago
A. H. Abbot
Mr. Abbott
Beinit College Academy
Mr. Abe
Helott
L. B. Holden
Beloit College Academy
Princeton ‘Theological Seminary
Beloit
D. K Pexryous
Penieceton
Blutagin
Princeton
Beloit College
A Mother's Testimony on a Life Saving Remedy
Mrs Geo F Burdick of Liberty Rhode Island recounts how her eight children faced severe dysentery last summer. She credits Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her littles daughters life and urges mothers to use it early. Sold by Laubach & Boyslox at the Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Burdick
Liberty, R. I
Laubach & Boyslox
the Square
Chamberlain
Laubach & Boyd
Patent Medicinal Ad Versus Readers In The Text
A fragment discusses readers and medicinal ads urging Try Opidwell's Buropapsia for constipation indigestion and stomach woes. The garbled OCR shows pricing and terms but the core notion is a promotion of patent remedies. Names and places are unclear due to text damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opidwell
Ornge
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption
A Philadelphia woman, Mrs Spritxer of 1125 Howard street, reports dramatic relief from a long chest cough and chest pain after using Dr King's New Discovery. She praises the remedy, claiming it removed pain and enabled sound sleep. Trial bottles are free at Laybach & Boyd's Drug Store, with every bottle guaranteed.
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Apple E. Spritxer
Howard Street
Philadelpha
Dr. King
Laybach & Boyd's
A Friend of Teachers Honored at State University
A. Koawiton, 98, elected Professor of Latin and Peematen at Louisiana State University with a handsome salary. Prof. J. S. Alay ill, recovering. Sarver to cover classes. Fragments note faculty, guest visits, summer school activities, prize awards, and a Whittier lecture by Captain E. A. Jones at Wooster.
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A. Koawiton
Leuigiana State University
J. S. Alay
Sarver
Bids Opened for New Jail Construction With Varied Proposals
County commissioners opened noon bids for the new jail wing. Van Dorn Iron Co. of Cleveland offered the lowest at 13 645. Jacob Long & Son to handle stone and brick work, W D McClure & Co. for roofing plumbing and steam heating. Other bidders included Champion Don Co Ames Stone Work and Stewart Iron Works among many others.
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Chamifion Don CO
Mason
Laphor
Beick
Doatarial
Totel
Iabor
van Dorn Iron Works
Hrics
Straoturm Iron and Steel
Miller, Blosser and Ramesy
van Dorn Iron Co
Cleveland
Jacob Long & Son
W.D. McClure & Co
Electric Bitters Save Life Says Philadelphia Man
A Philadelphia man named Mr. Joan Oliver recounts a dire illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three physicians gave up, he used Electric Bitters for three weeks and recovered, claiming they saved his life and could help others. available for 50 cents at Lanbach & Boyd's Drug Store.
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Joan Oliver
Philadelphia
Lanbach & Koyd
Old Fashioned Picnic at Weilersville Delights Residents
A July 28 1899 report from Weilersville Ohio describes a basket picnic for local folk and their children. Fifty one attended, sharing a communal dinner, with games like jumping rope tag and rogo. A breach of etiquette by two men led to a neighborhood boycott, and plans call for another square meal next year. An absentee note mentions a pleasant Cedar Valley road picnic of similar tone and activity.
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Weilersville
Chee
T. Geoghan
J. R. Aartzer
P. Hartzier
P. J. Harizier
Elmer Miller
H. Haffley
Jacob Siegley
Wm. Spear
Mra
Jno
H. Kartz
Israel Heike
Isaac Overholt
Henry McEwen
Ward
Levi Oot
Childrap
Fred Brant
Charlier
Geo. Hooley
Paradise
Mabel Spear
Amanda
Elen Wirth
Emma Schindler
Estella Fetter
Elsie Rankle
Zoma Hestard
Leah Yoder
Fancy Kurtz
Israel Halkis
Theapf
W&c.rbk
Jno. Kurtz
Amos Koot
Butler
Leatherman
Kropf
Orrville Trades and Local Notices in Brief
Orrville news reports workers at 81.40 per day with 287 at work and the Orrville Brass Works remodeling. A. J. Tachantz to rebuild organs for First Methodist Ak ron and at Zanesville, a large monthly horse sale drew good prices. Grace Brice travels to Medina County for four weeks vaccination at Chippewas Lake. Presbyterian call to Rev Kreckitridge awaiting synod approval for Sept 1 start at a $1000 salary. Also mentions soldiers' diarrhea remedy by Chamberlain's and local sales.
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Rermiiican
ORR
Barglara
Bowman's
Rhis Person
Sion
Masaillon
Toledo
Asven
Orrville Brass Works Company
A. J. Tachantz
Akron
Zanesville
Winkler
West
Grace
Brice
Medina County
Chippewas Lake
Business Men’s Fishing Club
Umminist
W. A. McHain
Shelby O
Kreckitridge
Boren
Repub
Pretty Home Wedding in Toledo Marks New Union
In Toledo on Tuesday afternoon July 25 Miss Lenore Rheatis married Mr. William Anson Hammond at the home of Dr. Br. K. Ormond before about twenty guests. The ceremony followed Presbyterian rites with ring exchange and a flower girl. After refreshments the couple departed for Madison aboard a boat and plan to spend a month at Elton, Ohio before settling in Toledo where Mr. Hammond will work with the Toledo Bridge Co. The bride’s sisters Harriett and Mollie attended, with Dorothy as flower girl. Many gifts were given to start the couple’s home.
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Toledo
Ormond
Madison
Elton Ohio
Hammond
Toledo Bridge Co
Akron man named supervisor for 16th census district
J W Little of Akron is recommended by Col Charles Vick as supervisor of the causus for the 16th census district covering Summit Medina Wayne Holmes Washington and Tuscarawas counties. The appointment was announced by Col Dick and will be made at once. The role pays 1000 with duties to begin immediately and require a portion of time for a year. Little will appoint an enumerator for each township and city ward. enumerators start on the hot day next June and must complete within 30 days. They are paid five dollars per day.
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J. W. Little
Akron
Charles Vick
Summit
Medina
Wayne
Holmes
Washocton
Tuscarawas
Dick Wednesday
Thade
Littte
Wooster Board of Education seeks land for new school building
In probate court this morning the Wooster City Board of Education, led by Lyman Critchfield, filed an application for appropriation of land for a proposed school building. The board states it cannot amicably obtain the described property or agree on compensation with the owner, and therefore asks for authorization to appropriate the property for the school.
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Wooster City
Grain-O healthful coffee substitute advertised
An OCR fragment promotes Grain-O as a healthful invigorating beverage not medicine. It claims doctors order it for nourishment and appetite, describing a rich brown color and coffee-like taste. It mentions grain-based, genuine food drink qualities and appeals to children and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiasmuob
Seashore Excursion Tickets Sold by Local Agent
Fragmentary notice states B and C offers excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May and Ocean City for brief validity. Tickets good fifteen days with conditions and rates unclear. Auction or sale details reference Wooster and Balaimoorg with agent Bisllog of Wooster CU.
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Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Wooster
Waasy
Wooster Youth Mugler's Incredible Travels End With Philadelphia Inquiry
Light haired Henry Mugler once lived with Wooster City Engineer J L Eberhart. Aged onlookers recall his seas and railroad days after leaving Wooster. Arrested in West Virginia for riding a freight train with a revolver, he served a short jail sentence. He later worked on a government wrecking boat and was noted in reports about the Delaware wreck. A Philadelphia firm inquired about Mugler’s whereabouts to hand him a legacy from an elderly aunt, worth several hundred dollars, with Eberhart dispatching the Ciba address. The ad also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Laubach & Boyd.
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Toorgany
Henry Mugler
Wooster
J. L. Eberhart
Mugler
Thejleigh Seas
Eberhardt
West Virginia
Delaware
Hiney
Santiago
Guba
Frm
Philadelphia
Ciba
Oil Showings At Bucher Farm Drill Near Clear Creek
On Wednesday atoppad drilling on the Bucher farm near Clear Creek the drill reached 573 feet. Salt water flow was strong and oil traces appeared in the sand. George Gelrgey and Anthony Howells planned action with Howells likely deciding whether to keep the well, move to Medina county near Lodi, or drill Branstatter land and Jones farm. Creston braces weathered quicksand wind gravel caving. crews expect Berea grit by late next week with few accidents.
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A. A. Gettgey
Bucher Farm
Clear Crere
Gelrgey
Masailon
Anthony Howells
Howell
Howells
Medina County
Lodi
Branstatter
Jones Farm
Killback
Driters
Creston
Jone
Wooster testimonials boost Morrow's Kidne oids remedy
Mrs Theo Straub of 163 East Henry Street testifies to backache relief after using Morrow's Kidne oids. The yellow tablets come in wooden boxes for about two weeks and cost fifty cents a box at Proctor and O Hahl's Drug Store. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co., Chemistry, Springfield, Ohio.
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Wooster
Morrow
Theo Straub
East
Henry St
Gays
Proctor & O'Hatl
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
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