Former Wooster Resident Rachel Barton Dies in Columbus
Mrs. Rachel Johnson Barton, about 65, died in Columbus after a three to four week illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Pleasant J. Higgs of Columbus, she spent most of her life in Wooster, known for Christian qualities. Funeral details to be announced. remains to Wooster for interment.
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Wooster
Rachel Johnson Barton
Frank M. Higgs
Columbus
Barton
Wayne County
VU Ge
Isaac Johnson
Pleasant J. Higgs
Sensational summer sales push to clear odd lots and broken lines
The store advertises drastic reductions on suits and skirts to clear space for new fall stock arriving from the east. Prices are slashed to move merchandise quickly as part of a seasonal clearance effort.
Wool Suit Lot Ad From Tailor Shop
Wool suits advertised for women including tailored wool options. Prices listed at 2.98 sale and 4.98 clearance, with original notes suggesting values of 6 and 15. Promotion claims half price on wash suits and big discounts on staple styles.
Walking Skirts at Bargain Prices Across Lots
Lot of ladies' tailor-made walking skirts priced at 88c, value 4.50. Walking skirts available at 1.98, value 3.00. Lot of ladies' walking skirts at 3.50, value 5.00. Lot white pique skirts at 88c, value 1.50. Lot linen skirts about half-price. All wash goods greatly reduced.
No City Solicitor. Ken Wells Home From East
Mt Haton August 18. Ken Wells return from eastern trip to Magara Fallss and Buffalo. Guests include Mrs Barney Etling from Bolivar. John Blosser Sr in critical condition. Miss Iva Maurer home from Strassburg. Rosson Breton from near Pittaburg Pa visiting Weetcotts. Durstine reunion held two miles south. Divorce proceedings threatened as wife leaves. Charley Villard to establish office or town loses legal business.
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Mt. Haton
Kenwells
Magara
Fallss
Buffalo
Wand Sister
Goelicree
Applecreek
C. A. Graber
Barney Etling
Bolivar
John Blosser
Iva Maurer
Strassburg
Laura Wertz
Rosson Breton
Pittaburg
Weetcotts
Petber
Debanon
Atkernoor
Syitiness
Durstine
Cyrus Durstine
Schaffter
Cleveland
John .Jaundervine
Jaundervine
Seventy Fifth Anniversary of Presbyterian Church Observed
The Presbyterian church of Dowoylestown marked its 75th year with a daylong program from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Speakers included Elder Jacob Santrock on Sunday school and Y P S C E work, Rev. Alexander Scott on the usual sermon, pastor Rev. Thomas Jefferson Dague on church history, Mrs. J. H. Harkins on women’s work, Rev. J. O. Elliott on the memorial sermon, and Rev. J. W. Cummings on the future outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of Ao Own
Sycar
Doylestown
Jacob Santrock
Alexander Scott
D. D
Thomas Jefferson Dague
J. H. Harkins
J. O. Elliott
J. W. Cummings
Obituary notes from East Union and surrounding towns
Obituary notices report Mrs. John Wagner of East Union township dying unexpectedly of heart disease aged about 65. Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred Hughes were held at her residence with Rev. J H Deeds and Rev A D Knapp officiating and a quartet providing music. Additional notices mention Mrs S C Coates of Creston dying of general debility and her husband previously killed on the railroad. Also reported is the death of Bolts Gon of Marshallville found dead in an outbuilding after months of poor health battling cancer.
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John Wagner
East Union Township
Silverlake
Orrville
Alfred Hughes
J. H. Deeds
A. D. Knapp
Lucile Rockey
Bel Nice
Albert Cooley
Earl Derry
C. Coates
Creston
Nerve Pills Cure Wooster Woman’s Headache Sleep Loss
Mrs Catherine Baker of Wooster Ohio reports being weak nervous and sleepless. After using Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills from Zimmerman Co Drug Store she says headaches cease sleep improves and strength returns. 50c a box from dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signature of A W Chase on package.
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A. W. Chase
Mirai
Herikstrett Wooster
Ohio
A.ase
Zimmerman & Co
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Aoney
Officers Named for Last Chautauqua Institute
The Teachers Institute at Smithville elected H. Longnecker as president and E. Jacot of Applecreek as vice president with Caskey of Orrville as secretary. Gopal Haupert was chosen as ex officio committee member and Wooster was set as next year’s institute location. Resolutions thanked Prof J B Eberly for accommodations and praised management and overall satisfaction.
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H. &Longnecker
Smithville
E. Jacot
Applecreek
Cg Brat Caskey
Orrville
J. B. Eberly
Protite
Big Prairie notes on games festivals and local events
A fragmentary Big Prairie column reports on a nearby ball game between Shreve and Big Prairie that was halted after six innings with Big Prairie leading. It mentions a draw after a dispute, a damaged storefront window, and local residents planning outings to Silver Lakes. Also noted are church festivals, a Sunday school note, and community announcements about gatherings and fundraising efforts.
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Big-Prairie
Cee
Leyda
Raymond
Austin
Steve
Silver Lakes
Ag Wooster
Fitzimmon
Corbet
Big Prairie
Schuyler Critchfilp
David Workman
James Boley
Shreve
Workman
Eleonard Ae
Morrland
I Newkirk
Misaio - Phi
Ats
CLEAR CREEK VALLEY NEWS SHORTS AND RAIN WANTS
Tom George's driving a maze died after about a day's illness. Excursionists to Silver Lake report a pleasant time. Visitors include Lizzie O'Haire and family. Wooster families visit Tan Town relatives. Farmers crave rain as corn suffers. Lutherans plan a joint picnic and missionary meeting near Lehman Church. Subscrib e for The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek Valley
Tom George
As. Spangler
Pobiinie Mark
Witherow
Kate
Cora Stout
Silverlake
Lizzie O'Haifl
Allegheny
John Hammer
Wooster
Harry
Painesville
D.A. Stout
James Davis
Pinnick
James Campbell
Tan Town
Canaan
Madisonburg
Lehman Church
Maysville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Movements
Maysville notes detail residents visiting relatives in Barberton Wooster Orrville and Bear Hollow. Includes weddings trips business visits, church events, school changes, and a standout singing child in Bear Hollow. Jacob Stauffer resigns as No 1 schoolteacher to move to Barrington. John Stauffer pursues art in Barberton. Otto Malcaft returns to Akron after a stay.
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Maysville
Jim Crammel
Barborton
Chas. Roachier
Grace Hofacre
Allie
John Aofacre
Lillie Sauvain
Barberton
Iva Myforth
Orrville
Wm. Fisher
Akron
Hotel Sa
John L. Dunham
Harvey Sauer
Kidron
Nora Goudy
Wooster
Esta Schaffter
Lillian
Numbers
Mt. Raton
Celia Amiet
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Emma Amiet
Applecreek
Haro—Boot
Clair Johnson
New Jersey
Michigan
Old Home Place
Jacob Stauffer
No. 1
Mia
Armstrong Brown
Bear Hollow
Ixt Wooster
C. H. Brown
Fredericksburg
James Cunningham
John Stauffer
Harry Beal
A. R. Johnson
Denver
Col
Basement mill and safehar completion at Hays estate
Creston notes progress with the Hays basement and safehar as Dwight Hay prepares to take management. Celery growers report a very successful year with large growth and strong prices. The Jordan Bros. plan to boost acreage next year while onion growers expect favorable prices for the new crop. Excavation for A L Ober’s North Main Street residence has begun.
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Creston
Hays
Dwight Hay
Jordan Bros
A. L. Ober
North Main Street
Local Patent Medicine Adverts Stir Skepticism
An excerpt shows a Virginia reader praising a patent medicine from the Poruna Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio. The letter from W E Birch of Afton lauds the remedy for his wife’s weak appetite nervous condition and consumption symptoms, claiming dramatic improvement after use and urging others to seek Hartman offers.
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W.E. Birch
Afton
The
Illogic Co
Columbus
Ohio
Poruna Medicine Co
Avery
Sho
A. Birch
Coresyville
Alb.county
Aho
Fragmented Creston Newscasers and local musings
A garbled record notes residents of Creston hearing reform gospel at Chippewa Lake and returning home with tales of a golden tree and dubious remedies. Mentions Gen Miles and Admiral Dewey, timber buyers seeking elm for a hoop factory, and a column of scattered local notes including a West Burbank Street home update and a dubious liver remedy.
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Creston
Chippewa Lake
Ani
Marke
Macy
Ray
Philp Bauin
Gleveland
Bowe
C. Coates
Indy
Weat Burbank Street
Miles
Admiral Dewey
Marriage Announcement from Glaggow Scotland
Social notes report the engagement of John Aitkenhead Jr of Waynn township to Miss Christina White in Glaggow Scotland with plans for arrival home in early September. A surprise party for L B Reichenbach east of Applecreek included forty guests, with an elaborate supper and attendees from the Reichenbach, Bupp, Koeller, Hartel, Beal, Byeman, Hanter, Sharp, and Sembee families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aitkenhead, Jr
Waynn
Glaggow
Scotland
Christina White
Reichenbach
Applecreek
Atty
al. Litlich
Julius Bupp
J. P. Koeller
Dave Hartel
Sturd
Per
Gordon Beam
Swife
Acm Cmt
Emmanuel Reichenbach
Chas. Byeman
Chas. Bupp
John
Hanter
Catherine Reichenbach
George Sharp
Bie
Albert Sembee
Frenchman's Experience With Dr Entebin Cure
A man from St Paris Ohio narrates seven years of illness from catarrh and poor health. After trying many medicines and doctors with no relief he visited Dr Entebin who allegedly cured him in weeks, losing pounds and recovering swiftly. He praises the doctor and warns others to seek his treatment.
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Entebin Ls
Aimee Ee Ial Joseph
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Mrs. Kerstetter
Lucetta W Kerstetter
Kersettter
Switzerland
Chester
Bethel Cemetery
Overton
Eredrick &° CO
West Postoffice
A. J. Fredrick & Co
Mt. Eaton
E. C. Numbers
Johnson School
Mayaville
Esta
Albert Schaffter
wHi Teach Hee
Orry
Charley Villard
Catherine Baker
SSIOR
Honisk
Gorlei i
Maysville Notes
Hang
Birch
Frost
Afioa
Alb County
Varoe
Nes
Perusas
Hartman
Burdock Pibon
Rettig
Deatts
Ptoralne
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