Camp Scene at Chautauqua Grounds Aug 9
A crowd gathers at Chautauqua Grounds Point Breeze for a midweek program. Dr J Irvin of Greston suffers injuries from a buggy accident on the hill yesternoon. Gov Cumback attends, praising local singing, with a free matinee and union Sabbath services announced for the grounds.
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Point Beeze
J. Irvin
Greston
North Grove
Gov. Cumback
J M. Eberly
Smithvile
Young Peoples Societies
Notable Residents Named in Wooster Area Listing
Win K Weltmer of Wooster and R M Shakely of Lattisburg join Kristian C Bieri and Molly M oughby of Easton and Benjamin C Barnard with Grace Own Miller of Wooster in the local community roll call.
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Win K. Weltmer
Wooster
Andr. M. Shakely
Lattisburg
Kristian C. Bieri
Molly Moughby
Easton
Enjamin C. Barnard and
Grace “Own Miller
Populists Notify Bryan of Nomination at Sioux Falls
Chicago Aug 11 Populist advisory committee urged notifying William Jennings Bryan of his nomination by the Sioux Falls convention in Topeka Kansas on Aug 23 Free Silver Republicans may be notified later likely St Paul Minn former Congressman Towne state Fusion in Idaho leaders oppose current administration hold conference at Democratic HQ tentative withdrawal of electoral ticket to previous settlement basis for Idaho Bryan frequently called into talks Senators Tanchard and Jones present Foraker itinerary includes Sept 8 11 13 speeches in Ohio Baltimore New Jersey Hearst notes date change to Oct for Democratic clubs convention in Indianapolis 40 000 delegates expected Adlai Stevenson approves Bryan urged date change and Indiana leaders support
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Bryas
Chicago
Bryan
Sioux Falls
Topeka
Kan
Free Silver
St Paul
Minn
Towne
Idaho
Tanchard and
Jones
New York
Indiannapolia
R. Hearst
National Association
Natio Jeaders
Indiana
Adlai E. Stevenson
No Western Talks on Democratic HQ in New York
In New York on Aug 11 no decision on opening the Democratic national headquarters was reported. Ex Governor W J Stone said no word came from Senator Jones. Secretary Jones Kerr of the national committee visited state HQ, while Gov Lon V Stevens of Missouri was rumored to meet Stone. Chicago dispatches note William J Bryan will not campaign as broadly as before. Delays and political chatter mark the day with limited concrete action.
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New York
W J. Stone
Jones
Jones F. Kerr
National Democratic Congressional Committee
Lon V. Stevens
Misaobri
Stone
Bryan
Chicago
William J
Democratic War Committee
For Mutual Benefit Officers Elected at Wooster Meeting
A meeting in Wooster elected officers for the Mutual Benefit organization including President J. S. Caskey and Secretary-Treasurer L. Penjonga ny. Members signed an agreement to exchange lists of nonpaying persons and a statewide plan to adopt a legislative alignment was discussed with committees assigned to publicity and membership.
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Hn of
Wooster
Rion
Johns Ae
L. Penjoanghy
Triaare
John
Caskey
Coun
Wayne County Real Estate Transfers Ledger Record
Real estate transfers listed by Florian Schaffter include multiple warranty deeds across Franklin Chippewa Shreve Orrville Creston Greene Milton and Wooster townships with buyers such as Ira Hindman Ulrich Imhof Lewis Hartel Stephen O Coates Dora May Deible Michael Higgins and others and estate related deeds involving J C F Putnam Joseph Beidler and the Beidler heirs plus a quit claim and various parcel sizes and prices ranging from 1 to 8740 dollars. Names of buyers sellers and parcels are provided along with township locations and occasional prices. Most deeds involve parcels in Orrville West Salem Canaan Creston Greene Milton Franklin Chippewa and other Wayne County communities.
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Miller Familié
Woosig
Sadderson
Dalton
Sterling
D. James
Corrie
Ames
Franklin Township
Wayne County
Iowa
Porter
Shreve
City
Iafarmer
Wm Yockey
James Hindman
Ira Hindman
Jennies Hindman
Anna Dhulte
Ulrich Imhof
Chippewa Township
Nora Murishy
Charles Bertram
Johan E Zimmerman
Samuel Mellinger
Lewis Hartel
Smithville
Paul Fry
Cowen Mossop
J C Klind
Geo. V. Kline
Conreys Township
William Farner
Congress Township
Augustine A Tillotson
Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. Co
Orrville
Christian Brenneman
Christian Jan Daniel Brenneman
Christian J Brenneman
Joseph Heidler
Michael Higgins
J C. F Putnam
Joseph Beidler
Libbies Simor
Mary Garver
West Salem
Martha E Littell
Stephen O' Coates
Canaan Township
Currie Stauffer
C Coates
Creston
Wm Ludwig
Dora May
The
Queen Manufacturing Company
Thos. J. Smith
Wert Schlem
Huo
Christian S Heckert
Christian H. Yeder
Greene Township
John Wettt
Board of County Commissioners
Milton Towship
RK. E. Kerr
Ulysses L. Rock
Odella F. Wright
Margaret Franks
Martin A Elson Et A
William Rubeck
Wooster
Jacob Manley
Slee Brothers
Christian S Hockert
Reuben’ Buckwalter
August farm condition report and world heat wave summaries
Washington reports the August condition averages for corn oats and other crops with state figures from Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska noting July changes. Rome records a Panth eon crowd for Queen Helen tribute and Funeral rites. Pretoria notes Methuen arrest and Roberts health rumors. New York reports eleven heat deaths and many prostrations amid 90s degree heat. Chicago also records nine deaths and fifteen prostrations with temperatures near 95 in the afternoon.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kanapa
Nebraska
Ilinois
Kansas
Pleasure and Puzzles at Smithville Chautauqua Camp
Visitors describe a weeklong Smithville gathering near Breeze Chautauqua with tent life among ants, lectures by Col Ham and Dr Leland, a concert, and a Wooster Canton baseball game highlight. Campers include doctors, preachers, undertakers and local families as crowds enjoy nature, talks, and early rustic life.
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Point Breeze
Chautauqua
Smithville
Gold
JD. H. Morgan
Naftzinger
Orrville
Grace Holgegrain
Grace Tanner
Anna Taggart
Ethel Rieder
Jos
Hricker
Joho Irvin
Whitmore
Creston
J W Stricker
Lombard
A. Brenneman
D. Kimmel
Ho Op. Finnsberger
Medina
A. Petersen
Harvey Swarts
Cumbuck
Ham
Georgia
Dr Leland
Dixie
Leland
Col Ham
Io Politica
Ol Copeland
Ruling In the Neely Case Across the Circuit
In New York on August 11 John D Lind for Charlea F Neely reported appeals. Neely faces embezzle ment charges involving Cuban postal funds and extradition actions were noted with Judge Wallace denying a habeas corpus writ. An appeal to the Supreme Court was allowed. Duke Captures an American Heiress in Cincinnati
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Neely
New York
John D. Lindsay
Charlea F Neely
Cuba
Wallace
United States Cirnult Court
Albany
United States Supreme Court
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Ad
Health ad extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble. It claims kidneys filter blood every three minutes, links kidney health to overall wellness, and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet via mail from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton, New York.
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Pierce
Br Co
Buffalo
Hood
Excursion to Cedar Point Pleasure Resort
On Sunday August 19 the B and O will sell excursion tickets from Wooster Akron Millersburg and other points to Sandusky and Chicago Junction. Fare 3 1.00 round trip with special trains from Wooster. Cedar Point improvements attract visitors to lakeside islands and Soldiers Home areas. further details from ticket agents or the Chicago passenger agent.
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Cedar Point
Sandusky
Wooster
Akron
Millersburg
Chicago
Bandusky
Sandys
Jlakeside
Pat
Kelley's
Probate Court Actions Update Before Judge Adair
Matters heard and pending include guardianship petition for Edva Geilgrey with hearing set August 11. Executors and administrators such as Ed L. Herman, Simon C Moshi, Joseph Gallagher, Josephine Martin, James M. Weaver, W. Evert, Cyrus Ewing, J. W. Christy, E Oswald, Lavina Eason, P. C. Amstutz, Daniel Jer, and others filed inventories, appraisals, sales, and distributive or final accounts with Sept hearings. Will of Argell Johnson probated.
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Robt. L. Adair
Edva Geilgrey
Ed L. Herman
Ruanifan
Howard
Merle
Art Herman
STK
Simon C Moshi
Fanny Amsturz
Joseph Gallagher
Margaret Steiper
Josephine Martin
James Martin
James M. Weaver
Grain remedy Tarehs for health and children
A fragmentary note discusses GR A T N O grain remedy as a health aid for adults and children. It claims previous efforts failed and promotes this product as superior for well being and nutrition.
Reverend Brown’s Silver Reception Honors Pastor and Bride
A large reception celebrated Rev Brown and his wife in Haven with warm hospitality. Clergy and guests dined in lavish style, registering fifty guests from multiple towns, then gathered on the front lawn where Rev Henry Jacobs praised Christian friendship and presented an purse of about 12. Rev Brown thanked attendees, pledging continued church service. The event closed with prayers and well wishes for future similar occasions.
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Asaigasd
Egan
Henry Jacobs
Svinte
Res
Breso
H B. Mile
Spink
Dr. Miller
Barnard
Wooster University
Sion
Ter
J. D. Brown
Tiro
Jo Akron
Isaac Slanker
Thurga Shilling
al Mary Weaver
East
John Harkins
Tha
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And
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Wadsworth
Correspondents Vicnic at Smithville Delight Readers
Over the hills we visited the Corregendents VPienie at the Chautauqua promiis in Smithville where speakers entertained attendees. Many readers were away at the Paris Exposition or using nom de plume, while others like Stunt and Walton traveled to Hatberton and Peoria. Clearcreedites attended, and photographers prepared to visit as Smithville’s event wrapped up.
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Chautauqua Promiis
Smithville
Aven
Woost
J. A. Stunt
Hatberton
James
Peoria Walton
Fmmet Caskey
Mechanicsburg
Vicnic
Will
Allen's Boots Cure for Sweating and Swelling Reported
An old advertisement touts Allen's Boot as a powdery cure for sweaty, tight feet. It claims instant relief from bunions and swelling, promising a comfortable fit and free trial by mail from Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
Shahee Tate
Shane
le Roy
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