First ripe tomatoes and county reunions in Wayne
The issue notes M. Rife bringing the first ripe tomatoes to the preserving works. Wayne county soldiers plan their August 24 reunion with public support urged. Various local notices report improvements, out- ing plans at Cedar Point, and preparations for the 80th annual O V I regiment reunion in Canton on August 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Bevard
Liberty Street
Ada Dally
O. V.1
Cahton
Wednesay
Thoraday
Angumbly
Canton City Hall
Craighnean
Smithville
Creston Council
Godaya
Idla
Creston
Hepublicap
Sataray
Dar Point
Canton Wright
Town and Bridge
Hookway
Atakte Will Laper
Adama Expresa Messerger
Aq Leer Bom Dent
W. K. McElroy
Tia Foat
Fles
Laper
Bushell
Luther M. Strong
Harding County
Onin Agranltural Experiment Station
Erergatic
Gil
Harris Cirena Wa
Harris Snows
Broad and
16Th Sts
Manny
Daily Tribune
Augusta
Smithville Campmeeting Opens August 19 With Speakers
Smithville campmeeting begins August 19 and ends August 27. Notable figures include Col. L. F. Copeland, Col. Geo. W. Bath, Chas. Krrchbaum, Hi. K. Sander, Dr. J. P. Leland, and John R. Clark. Events span Aug 19 to 27 with multiple evening sessions and Sunday gatherings. Committee: J. B. Ebegiy, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
L. F. Copeland
Siag
Sanjay
Col
Geo. W. Bath
John R. Clark
New York
P.m
Sanday
J. B Ebegiy
Potato Louse Threatens State Potato Crops
A new pest called the potato louse is reported across state sections. The insect is tiny and nearly invisible, covering leaves and causing rapid withering. Attempts to control it have failed. shaking and green dyes show no effect. Farmers fear widespread damage if not halted.
Smithville Normal College Declares Exclusive Ownership
Having bought out E. D. Hartman, J. B. Eberly announces exclusive ownership of the Mormal plant with building grounds, full equipment, and staff. The college offers daily recitations in oratory and elocution, with term starts September 5 and November for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hartman
Mormal
Smithville Normal College
Hamil
Boston School of Oratory
Wiiter J
J. 3. Eberly
A.M. Tealdent
Invitation to visit Ohlo Soldiers Home by commandant
Sandusky Ohio July 29 1899 Commandant A M Anderdon invites Co D of the Ohlo Soldiers and Sailors Home to visit the city for an outing. He offers a hearty greeting to the young heroes and asks for the visiting date to be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Anderdon
Ohlo
Sandusky
Co. D
Sandvsky
Simecbearowne
A.M. Andeesor
Grim Reaper Dies After Long Illness at Bronson Home
An elderly woman about 70 years old died Saturday evening at the home of Wm. Bronson after months of illness described as dropsy. The funeral was held Monday from the Bronson residence near Lattas arg, with Mrs. Nathaniel McConnell among those noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bronson
Lattasarg
Nathaniel [McConnell
Misses Meah Entertain Friends at Spink Street Home
The Misses Meah entertained many friends Saturday evening at their Spink Street home. Guests enjoyed quartette performances by Crabples, Schimuck, Stout, and Taylor, plus recitations by Miga Pinke and several musical selections. Several out-of-town attendees were present as the hosts ensured a lively gathering despite garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esza Jeannetts
Ada Meah
Spink’ Street
Quartette
Mesare
Crabples
Schimuck
Stout
Fe Ze Taylor
Asic
Minse
Miga Pinke
Iqueste
Deligatt Y Shad Mente
Orrville Girl Rescued From Tragic Train Standoff
A troubled Orrville girl threatened self harm amid a coerced romance and harsh rumors. Police and employers intervened as she stood on the tracks, saved by a brakeman, then sent home with assurances her parents would be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrvillo
Orrviliq
Byireasoh
Juwapy
Bette
Pannsylvahia Depot
Hobinson
Traipmaster W. E. Hubbard
Siramen Lerner
Gretst
Orrville
Orrvills
Noted woman dead Mrs Kate Chase Sprague dies in Washington
Special to Republican Washington reports Mrs Kate Chase Sprague died this morning at her home in the city. She was a daughter of Simon P. Unsas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. A
Kate Chase Sprague
Simon P. Unsas
One American Killed Seven Wounded in Calamba Action
Special to WoosTak reports from London on July 31 that Filipino forces attempted to capture Calamba but were repelled. One American soldier was killed and seven wounded as resistance proved heavy for the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sanday
Calamba
Tos Filip'no Ose
Pension Cut For Long-Serving Civil War Veteran
John J. Hullinger had his pension reduced from 72 to 50 dollars per month after the Pension Board reversed its prior full disability finding. The veteran, who claimed to be the sole Civil War survivor to request a reduction, drew letters from friends urging that the request be ignored, and the decision was unexpected from the pension commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hullinger
Joho J. Hollinger
Big City
Thej
Pension Kramivers
Blau
Huilinger
Ada Divorce Case Alleges Cruelty and Neglect
Spencer seeks divorce from Pearl Spencer on grounds of gross neglect and drunkenness for three years. She alleges assaults including kicking and bruising during pregnancy and in June 1898, March last with beating and wounding. She requests alimony, custody of two children, all property, and proper relief. Her lawyers are Frouch & Yooum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Spencer
Pearl Spencer
Fiouch & Yooum
Big Cake Walk for Waynea County Soldier Reunion
Aug 24 marks the third annual Waynea County Soldier Reunion Association meeting with a cake walk on Public Square and a fireworks display planned at City Park. Events include veteran drills, speeches, and a contest between the 16th and 19th Regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayoea County Soldier’ Reunion Association
Plana
Manual of Arms
Delightful recital at Kauke chapel by Middel Mary and Frances Glenn
Enthusiastic audience at Kauke chapel Saturday night enjoyed a violin piano recital by Middel Mary and Frances Glenn with George Hoss Schwartz on violin. Glenn offered three fine violin numbers and received warm applause. The program included Violin Concerto, Pianoforte pieces, and violin obligato selections, ending with Bach Gounod pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauke Chapel
Mary
Francas Glenn
George Hoss Schwartz
Frances Glenn
Dary Glenn
Maidenat Ave Marsh
Marridge Lidees in Early Shreveport Affidavits
Fragmentary OCR records reveal names Jennie G. Sant er g ir ont ee tie Fafner and Wm E Steve Barbertoin with ties to Stats KF and Shreve, plus Nettie M. Zel of Smithville. The text shows mis-spellings and transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie G. Santerg Ir Ont Ee Tie Fafner
Wm. E.teve Barbertoin
Stats KF. i Resell
Shreve
Nettie M. Zel
Smithville
Public School Site Debate in Second Ward
Aquila Wiley presents arguments against locating the new school in the Second Ward. He notes the ward’s population and needs, cites current classroom capacity, and argues grammar school children should stay in their own wards rather than relocate to a larger, distant building. He references past population growth and voting data to support a ward-centered plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puiding
Thinge
Toomen
Bulding
Pittsburg Avenue
Aquila Wiley
Willey
Apiitiere
aJint
Kien
Wiley
Farmab
Roers
Bowman Street
Pope
Barer
Nold Avend
Nola R
Ity Council
Nold Avenue
Het Hyate
Ian
Langerstand A Lees Eam
Brief Honeymoon Ends In Separation Of Zarlengos
A Wooster couple Mary Zarlengo and Tony Zarlengo, married three months, experienced a brief, troubled marriage. After a long warmth they separated Sunday. Mary left to live with her parents and vows not to return. Attempts by both sides to reconcile have failed, leaving the groom despondent over an unhappy home.
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Dally
H.H Daeckire
Batladelphia
Nquire
S. N. Coe
Orrville
Lea Geiselman
Odell
Lake Today
F Lowry
Niagara Falls
Al'ce N. Horn
Mt.Vernon
Imgard
Round Lake
Edward Strouse
Alliance
Nere
James Strouse
Grant Street
Geo. Lawrence
Whitely County
Lodisus
John A. Lawrence
Alice Firestone
Wanton
A. J. Doud
Miss Gora
Katharine Deible
Daytontown
Henry Marshall
Wdlout Street
Frank J. Shives
David Niesoo
Myrtle Pitestone
Mary Hayes
Weillington
Frank Firestone
Madison Avenue
Will Gurry
Chicago
Wooster
Corry
John G. van Nest
Cleveland
Helen
Goert
J. P. van Nest Leekey Lanyder
Macaulay-l’atton Cu
Tuukeside Park
Akrop
Natte Locas
Harry Prompter
Odeli
Misa Lena Kettler
Manafeld
John Barger
Misaus
Martha
Alice McQuagg
Louise Straub
Chitago
May
Ida
Figert
Bacqugio
Mre
Woodland Ad
New Philadelphia
Alice
P. B. Stroup
Norwalk
Mint
J. M. Caley
W. A Houtson
Boms
Long Lake
Danil Kelenberger
Hughes Bes
K. Hazen
Milletsourg
Connector
Ephrain Wis
Bloomington
Akron
Frank
Frederick Kraft
German Evangelical Church
E. KE. Hixson
New York City
W.K. Hixson
Kiddericasburg
J. B. Taylor
W. HK. Fisner
Holton
Kansas
Mougey Borse
Fisner
Carroll County
Akron election scandal and court dispute over votes
A detailed report shows votes in Akron were disputed with Vollrath Weybrecht contested and not counted. Major Colonel and others faced possible injunctions while courts may decide the outcome, affecting who is declared elected and the future commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Akron
Raontent
Wan Foom
Espeversl
Majora
Zis
Vollrath
Vorbrecht
Weybrecht
Chion
Weybracht
Gcariton
Spijor
Weeybrecht
Ward
Matsl
Charled
Wilbtrecht
Disease fears grip Hampton and Newport News in 1898 outbreak
Reports from the soldiers' home at Hampton Virginia show seven deaths among 87 yellow fever cases with one new case. The health service tightens quarantine and coordinates with local boards. Newport News reports heightened alarm, city council allocates 10000 for quarantine, while Norfolk notes strong quarantine measures to keep the fever from spreading. A garrison at Fort Monroe is ordered removed due to the outbreak. A Kansas City party is believed exterminated by Indians in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ongba
Hampton
Buti
Wasdin
The
Marine Hospital Service
Boards of Health
Phoebus
Wyman
Norfolk
Newport News
Uip
Santiago
Manilla
San Francisco
von Exdorf
New Orleans
Smith
Magruder
Memphis
Pettus
Cape Charles
McChntic
Old Point
Kansas City
Aug
Kansas
Weldon BE. Willliamson
Marcus E. Kirk
Alfred Greenfield
Mapleton
Kan
Brazil
Parting Shot on Staff Appointments and War Defense
Washington Aug 1 Hon Euoav Root takes war secretary duties after Alger retirement. Alger defends army conduct amid criticisms and London Times article. He notes rapid army growth from 25 000 to 270 000 and says volunteers were largely state appointed with governors selecting officers. About 26 major generals chosen, 19 from regular army, seven from civil life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Euoav Root
Alger
London Times
Spain
Aittle
Farm for Sale Near Ohio Experiment Station
180 acre Jacos SCuMU SK farm offered for sale near Wooster Ohio. Listing notes proximity to Ohio Experiment Station and crossing the estate. Seller appears to be J. F. Schmack of Wooster with contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Experiment Station
Ingle
J. F. Schmack
Wooster
Not a Strong Ones Grand Jury Case in Police Court
Frank J. Curran, linked to the Second Avenue murder attempt, was held for the grand jury in police court. He faced a misdemeanor charge with bail set at 500 dollars as prosecutors claimed the evidence against him was not strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank J. Curran
Second Avenue
Philippines War Could Shape 1900 Republican Prospects
A newspaper summary notes that a swift end to the Philippine conflict would influence party fortunes, with calls for a base in Luzon and no Spain payments. It adds analysis of the war’s political impact and rival views within the Republican stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republi
Washington
Sen
Philippines
Conditio Philippines
Luzon
Spain
Grain-U beverage praised for health and taste
A reader letter extols Grain-U made drink as delicious and healthful for all ages. The writer notes initial skepticism fading after a week of use and urges following directions for best results.
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Mie
Cedar Point
F. C. Gerlach
Ttman
Ohio
Monnay
Dally the Gessenger Concert Co
Otho E. Applebaugh
S J. Brown
North Huckeye Street
Harding & Co
Acob Long
Frederick Ser
Spruce Street
J. H. Stoll
Pachera
Susan
Red Figart
Kat Liberty
Uckeye Atreeta
Mies Wilhelm
John Talbot
Charly
Ak Jon
Tenere Aus & Ralteo Ofa
B. Overholt
Howe
Goto
George Lea
Airy
Georgia
Alabam
Ms Ing Aoerge Thomp
Emy
Pegris
Iil
Breests
Osplatp
Migs
Mina Bartoo
Tftreli
Thx
Les Miller
Burbank
Deax Bt
Archer Adusal
John Saal
Wast Liberty Atrest
D. N. Myers and Children
Ashland
Jogent Patty
Dancan Fails
J. B.ar
Olive
Eva Bayard
Canal
Landra
James Heward
Artheronne
Campbell
Robinson
J. E. Barrett
Kagtero Be
Water Works
Lee Geissman
Moodaf
Young Heroes
Grim ‘Reaper
the Misses Meah! Entertele
L. Spencer
Marridge Lidees
Peless
Rose
Board of Missioners
Cook County
Daniel Coughlin
Ffor
Ington
Cain
Ratle
Louis Edward Holden
Wooster University
Beven
Soldiers’ Home
Newsport News
War Department
Fort Monroe
V Volunteer Service
Army
Gage
Civil Service Reform League
Paseed
Addand Resa
Tish
Bill Be
Toaditz House
Lords
Fort
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Duks Vorfee
Bud
Schumacher
Craighead & CO
Knights of Columpus Outing
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore &Ohio Railroad
O. B. M. Dustin
W. H. Whiler
West Liberty Street
Amster
Doors Weadt
Monarch
Manhattan
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