Wayne County Fair Plans Improve Grounds and Attractions
Wayne County Agricultural Society directors meet Saturday to approve improvements for the annual exhibition. New poultry halls and a large sheep shed will be built, plus sturdy fences at the grandstand and entrances. A turnstile may be added at the main gate. George Kettler reports no free attractions yet, but offers to book a major act if pricing fits. He proposes Sullivan and Kilrain as a 15 minute monologue and exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Agricultural Society
George Kettler
Roosevelt
Kettler
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Claims and Uses
An ad extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claiming it clears indigestion and biliousness while aiding stomach liver and bowels. It touts nasal catarrh relief and cautions it won’t cure advanced consumption though helpful for chronic coughs and bronchial irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
Ramsapiella
Genta Hireae
Sage
Last Three Years Prove Engaging Drawing Cards
The article notes that such engagements over the past three years have proven wonderful drawing cards for audiences and events, highlighting sustained popularity and strong spectator interest.
Publication policy on carnival contest results
The Republican explains it adhered to postal rules, noting the Mother Goose contest was withheld because the Wooster post office deemed it illegal under lottery laws, while other carnival results were allowed. Readers can verify with Postmaster Bryson or Deputy Postmaster Scamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Cartain
Wooster Post Office
Postoyster Bryson
Scamp
Republican
Walt Mason Praised by William Allen White Fan Club
A Lawrence Gazette clipping lauds Walt Mason of the Emporia Gazette as a prolific Kansas writer who touches hearts with lighter verse and moral reflections. It cites a Herbert’s Magazine skit about life, doubt, joy, and farewell, ending with the refrain Good Night.
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Lawrence Kansas Gazette
Walt
Mason
Kansas
The
Emporia Gazette
William Allen White
National Bank
White
Herbert's
Eldorado
Unfound Wayne County Telephone Meeting Report
A rumored Saturday afternoon meeting to organize the Wayne County Telephone Company was reportedly held somewhere other than the courthouse in Wobster. No one at the building or city residents recall any such gathering or involvement by the local movement supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Orr Court Rules Local Option Vote Invalid
Judge Orr dismissed the local option contest after ruling that paying 51 to bring 15 students to vote was illegal. The Drys argued to deduct those illegal votes from the Dry majority, but the court left the tally as is.
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Orr
Drys
Hay
Taylor
McSweeney
Wooster Youth Suspected in Akron Robbery Case
A Wooster youth is reportedly among three youths arrested in Akron for a recent robbery near Fredericksburg. The suspect’s father still lives in Wooster and the family is described as highly respected. Identification remains unconfirmed.
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Akron
Albert Thon Psop
Frederickeburg
Wooster Boy
City
Senator Van Dyer Predicts Low Hay Prices Ahead
Senator F M Van Dyer, a large hay dealer, says prices will stay low until next winter. He cites weak demand as cities struggle and industrial activity remains subdued, keeping hay prices from rising this season.
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F. M. van Dyer
Igstats
Fire Loss Affects Middlepoint Elevator Near Van Wert
A fire damaged an elevator operation at Middlepoint near Van Wert causing small losses and threatening greater destruction. Blacheyville residents formerly involved were noted in the incident report.
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Blacheyville
Van‘Wert
Clexainy
Summer School Oratory Contest Awards
In Memorial Chapel a close Summer School oratory and declamation contest rewarded top speakers. Geo B Williams won first in oratory and Miss Alfie Hopkins led declamation, with Laura Petit and Arthur L Walker also placing. Prizes included a silk umbrella and editions of Shakespeare and Les Miserables.
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Memorial Chapel
Ted Tunts
Geo. ‘B. Williams
Perpetua
Hypatia
Alfie Hopkins
Laura Petit
Arthur L. Walker
Wayne County Correspondents Picnic Association Meeting
The Wayne County Correspondents Picnic Association met at Point Breeze Smithville on Thursday. Joe W. Bricker of Smithville was reelected president and empowered to appoint a secretary and committees. The event featured music by the Point Breeze orchestra and a stunt fest by Girmain the wizard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Correspondents Picnic Association
Point Breeze
Smithville
Republican
Orrville Crescent
Joe W. Bricker
Point Breeze Orchestra
Girmain
the Wizard
Berbers to Reopen Stevens Meat Market on Liberty Street
Arrangements for reopening the Stevens Meat Market on West Liberty Street have been settled. WHI Berbers will resume operations at the old location. Mr. Berbert will travel to Cleveland Friday to buy a new engine and fixtures. The shop will be repainted and refurbished before reopening.
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Stevens
Weat Liberty St
aNiece
Berbert
Cleveland
Grandpa Harrold Becomes Grandfather After Birth
County Clerk CU J Harrold celebrated Thursday afternoon as a son born at 4 p m to Prof Robert Schroth Jr and his wife Carrie Harrold. Harrold received cigars and congratulations on the happy event marking the family’s new addition.
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CU. J. Harrold
Robert Schroth, Jr
Carrie Harrold
Local Cure Ads from Zaneaville Ohio
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route eight praises Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble restoring her husband James Lee to health. Ads promote Foley s Kidney Remedy Dr Shoop s Health Coffee Kodol and other tonics sold by local druggists with guarantees and trial offers.
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Zaneaville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr. King
A. Boyd & Co
Ravenswood
W. Va
Dewitt & CO
Ghioared
Kreiger Drug Store
Another Candidate Emerges in Local Option Controversy
Since Judge Orr's local option decision there has been little talk of a third candidate supported by veterans. Drys say Orr ruled by law and evidence while wets claim hostility to them. Some allege Rovoh, Orr's opponent, is also dry and a third candidate may appear, affecting Orr or Roach's prospects.
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Art
Harvey Maize
Maize
Orr
Ofice
Drys
M. C. Rovoh
Efther Orr
Roach
City Public Service Board Adopts Plans for Electric Plant
The Board of Public Service met in regular session. The engineers' report on the municipal electric light plant was read and referred to city councils. The Spink Street extension paving contract was awarded to Mitchael Sanders. James Fisher, water works superintendent, was approved to attend the Americano Superintendents convention in Pittsburg, Pa, Aug 16.
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Board of Public Service
Municipal Electric Lightng
Spink St
Mitchael Sanders
James Fisher
Pitstburg
Americano
Black Diamonds vs Minglewoods Ends in Five Run Loss
Manager Woods squad the Black Diamonds lost to the Louis Snavely Minglewoods 11 to 6 on the high school grounds after seven innings wore down the pitching staff. Woods claimed the long route drained his team, while he praised his own two innings of work including two strikeouts. A return game is planned for next year as the afternoon feature saw the Minglewoods defeat the Modern Woodmen nine 8 to 4 in a hotly contested city summer game.
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Peter Woods
Black Diamonds
Woods
Louis
Tie Minglewoods
Minglewoods
Woodmen
Fire department responds to kitchen roof blaze on East South Street
Responded to a 11 a.m. Saturday fire call at the old Kingler residence on East South Street. A small blaze on the kitchen roof was extinguished by occupants before the fire department arrived. Acting Chief Landaw estimated the loss at about $2. The fire was believed caused by chimney sparks.
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Fie
Kingler
East South Street
Landaw
Petty Thefts Lead to Canton Workhouse Sentence
Chief Leimer arrested Arthur Stough on suspicion of stealing milk from Cleveland Creamery Co and other items. Stough confessed to taking a crate of eggs from Electric Package Co and tools from a blacksmith shop, plus maple syrup and various farm produce. After arraignment Mayor Van Nost adjusted ownership, and Stough received a sixty day Canton workhouse term plus costs.
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Henry Leimer
Arthur Stough
Cleveland Creamery Co
Stough
Olver Boyles
Lelagr
Leiner
Electric
David Showalter
Shreve
Andrew Smith
Smith
van Nest
Electric Package Co
Lohia
Jacob Stwudenheimer
van Nost
Canton
Selver
Up for supplies at Quell's Lake Club outing
Charles Kingsley journeyed from Quell's Lake to supply the Pappereanov club for a Saturday outing. The group planned a one night stay at the lake with as many as 18 members. Fishing was reported to be very poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kingsley
Quell’s Lake
Pappereanov Club
Kingsley
Laying Off Bands From Maintenance Of Ways Work
All men employed on maintenance of way duties on the Pennsylvania lines will be laid off one day each week starting next week. The section and men on the work train were notified of the order on Thursday.
Press Points and scattered notes from political tabloids
A collage of brief opinion lines from papers including Indianapolis News Washington Post Chicago Record Herald Kansas City Star New York Sun. It mocks Independence League figures and public figures while noting election chatter and naval budget debates. The piece combines sarcastic takes on campaigns maritime plans and a Bryan convention reference.
Lybarger Withdraws From Congressrace
Coshocton dispatch reports General EL Lybarger, once nominated, withdrew from the Republican bid for Congress. He cites inability to campaign actively, complicating party plans. The party must call another convention to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
EL. Lybarger
Wuneesday
Wife Seeks Divorce in Stark County Court
Mrs. Cora A. Hippert of Canfor and formerly of Orrville files for divorce from Albert J. Hippert in Stark County Common Pleas Court. She cites bias and neglect and requests custody of their two minor children.
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Cora A. Hippert
Canfor
Orrvillé
Stark County Court of Common
Albert J. Hippert
Orrville
Minister Retires After Long Pulpit Service in Wayne County
Rev J Harros retires from full time ministry after serving many pulpits in Wayne County. He plans to move to a small farm near Lodi and spend his days away from regular pastor duties.
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J. H.arros
Tne
Wayne County
Lodi
TRY THIS FOR DESSERT
Instructions describe making a Jell O dessert by dissolving a package in boiling water then chilling. Add whipped cream and serve with pudding sauce. It notes Jell O costs 10c per package and can be bought at any good grocer.
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John L
Life
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
the Wooster Machine Company
B. Barrett Sons
Lers
Bias Fine Emmett
Nick Amister
John Cc ‘Schatz
Charles M. Gray
Edwin E. Porter
Charles WE Gray
Alba
Wesley
Gase
Shome
Supreme Court
Pichic
J. W. Bricker
Harrold
Foley
Bixler Pharmacy
S. H. Boyd & Co
Krieger's Drug Store
Service Board
Crystrss
Bears
Limle Signature of
New York
Wra
Independence League
William R. Mhearnt
Indianapolis News
Senor Obosidia
Ganama
Champaign
Chicago Record Herald
Germany
Roussyn
Kanacasl City Star
Sal
Bryan
New- York San
Lybarger
Bhoup
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