Wayne County News Roundup Aims at August Events and Locals
Saturday notes from Wooster and surrounding: Daugherty visits after leg injury. Brown family reunion at Brown Grove near Castaloga. Wayne County Fair prep with new Art Hall and grandstand. race and auto events planned September 12-13. county road crossing agreement reached. Jail terms for intoxication. public notices on schools and a marriage pending for Miss Noda Baumgardner and Harvey Matze. locals travel and long summer social activity across Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
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Pennsylvania Company
Orrville
Joseph Hurt
Burbank
Mansfield
Joe
Canton
Whonsettler
Samuel L Whonsettler
Canaan
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Justin Caillet
Milton Township
Marshal Latimer
Michael Shondel
Squire Bolus
R. L. Adair
Columbus
Adair
Kensington
P.a
Wooster
Walter Hinchman
Wa’ Hinchman
Fourth Avenue
Co B
Eighteenth Regiment
Mt. Gretna
Walter
Margaret Hinchman
Letter List No. 34 Wooster Aug 21 1900
Post office letters remaining in Wooster Ohio listed by class and name. Miss Verah Garrett, Miss Anns Landars, Miss Rosa Rickel, Miss Maggie Youngman noted as dies. Gentlemen W J Miller A A Mary Riffil. Rev W P Adams Emil Frans Miss Rosa Rickel. P M T L Plattry.
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Wooster, O
Wooster
Ohio
Postoffice
Verah
Pr) Garrett
Anns Landars
Rosa Rickel
Maggie Youngman
W J. Miller
T. L. Plattery
P. M
Catarrh Cure Adetteed by Dr Kutchin in Angus
A newspaper notice promotes Dr Kutchin offering a new catarrh treatment promising immediate relief. It claims he can cure most catarrh cases with a consultation free of charge. The ad mentions a Wednesday meeting at the Yoder House for examination and opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kutchin
Angus
Yoder
Repairs Ordered on Palmer and Rebecca Streets
City council sessions report repairs ordered on Palmer and Rebecca streets completed and in good shape. Debate over relaying Buckeyes street pavement from North to Garwill with owners blamed for lack of interest. Council declines city-funded paving. traffic, water, and alley issues discussed with multiple referrals and bids for a Miller street culvert.
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Uckeyé
Kinney
van Nes Nelle
Tishér
Callahan
Mougey
van Nest
Spring Street
Buckeyes Street
Garwill
J. L. Eberhardt
Fisher
Counei
Thomas Road
Rey A. Thomas
se +O
City
Wayne Township
Agai
Thomas Pays
Nolle
Overholt
Spink
Landers Bros
Michael Landers
Uligy
Kt. N Clark
Bowman Street
Palmer Street
Grant Agate
Shamp
Northwestern Avenue
Music Hall
Miller Street
Fred Kostenbader
Geo Stark
Marshal Latimer
Mouyey
Geo. W. Spangler
Ged. Fisher
Larwill
School House No. 3
Grant Streets
Rhodes
Grant Street
Coulter
Showing Up Well at Fair Grounds Mixed for Training
At the fair grounds crowds watch progress on new buildings and horse training. Several animals are away with key handlers, while others like Menelek and Yellow mare show promising trial times and performances. A number of horses including Ethel O and Roan Stud are in training. One horse, ateemayone, has been sold and J M Shaffer has been involved in the sale.
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Karl White
W. C. Fegan
McFern
Ethel K
M. Armstrong
Wilkin
B.s
Menelek
B. S
Miss Lena
Ldng Walkes
Red Dr.ch
Sted Wilkes
Ethel O. B. m
Pacer
Brown Wilkes
Harles Ports—Worth
Br. S
Jay Brown Hal
Roan Stud Hy
Jaybird
Br. m
Orad Long—Thomas
Ateemayone
Ap J. M. Shaffer
Hanijas
Progressive Farmers Meet at Westview August 30
The Progressive Farmers Association will meet at Westview on August 30 at 108 p.m. at Benj. Wilp’s home. The program includes music, roll call, talks on wage equality and living wage, and discussions on farming methods and landlord tenant duties. September planning includes picnics and community events.
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Progressive Farmers’ Association
Westview
Benj
Wilp
Emilie Hi Cass
Jacob Kesslarper
Mra. W. Wiseftalk
D. R Firbstone
Equitable Division of
Cro NM
Fowler
James L. Still
Ler Bowman
Thos
Marriage Licenses Report Fragment
Marriage license notices list several pairs including Frank Heseler of Chicago and Anna Brenneman of Smithville, with Rev O and Jer ts E Shields at a church. Other names appear in incomplete form—Elen C MacGregor of Woos and L Carf C Jackson of Mohicky—unclear spouses or locations.
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Frank P.heseler
Chica
Anna Fy
Brenneman
Smithv Ile
Rev. O
Jerrts
E. Shields
Ands
Elen C. MacGregor
Woos
A. Paullin L. Car
F C. Jackson
PI of
Mohicky
Funk
Creston Woman Finishes Bedspread After 1.7 Million Stitches
In Creston on August 20 a resident completed a crochet bedspread and pillow shams after two years of spare time. The project used almost ten miles of thread and totaled 1,700,000 stitches, earning fourth place in a prize contest for fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Daylight Robbery At Lattasburg Home During Camp Meeting
At Lattasburg on August 21 Byron Wolf and wife were away at camp. Thieves broke into their house, entered through a forced cellar staple, and stole quilts, comforts, sheets, pillow slips, woolen blankets, Mr. Wolf’s overalls, everyday shirts, mittens, and plough shoes. Total value about 35 dollars. Doors found closed when they returned, evidence pointed to a thief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattasburg
Byron
Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Overcome by heat and storm damage report
Correspondence from Overton Ohio dated August 26 notes Mrs. Yoho Radabaugh overcome with heat but improving. Perry Waters' baby ill with cholera infantum. Harry Ropp recovering slowly from a illness. Heavy rains and lightning. Bill Van Meter's house struck, chimney and stove damaged, Mrs Van Meter briefly stunned. Elmer Easterdy busy shipping poultry with wagon sightings.
Boy of six dies from leg infection in Rititman
Levi Steiner reports a seriously ill six year old boy with a broken leg that festered into a dead bone. The physician said recovery is impossible. A salt works laborer named Berger had an accident last Friday morning. Rumor says Riteianites from the salt works attended a Lake excursion and enjoyed a good time. Mrs Galehouse burned her hand sealing fruit. healing proceeds. The Mome family held a reunion, and Jake reflects on happiness through family time.
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Rititman
Levi Steiner
Berger Dame
Silver Lake
James Galehouse
Grrand
Julius Mome
Jake
Annual Meeting of Wayne County Bible Society Held at Dalton
The Wayne County Bible Society convenes its annual meeting in Dalton with services by Methodist and Presbyterian groups. Highlights include sermons by Rev J Frank Smith, Rev JO Campbell, and discussion of abstinence, finances, and the role of scripture in world civilization.
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Wayne County Bible Society
Dalton
Waenster
J Frank Suith
Wooster Chott
Frederickstown Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and a Wedding
Frederickstown notes record visitors from Brooklyn Columbus Orrville Cleveland and Toledo alongside resident updates. Edward Hixon and family visit then plan Chicago work. Catherine and Margaret Barnes Thompson visit kin. Dudley Wright and Wright sisters from Cleveland stay three weeks with grandparents. A wedding unites Chase B. Immler and Bessie I. Searight with Rev. Travis officiating. Prof. W J Mackwart heads to Mundie Indiana to teach science.
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Fredericksburg
Edward Hixon
Brooklyn
Mr Hixon
Chicago
Harry Taylor
Orrville
Win
Hixon
Josephine Barnes Thompson
Columbus
Catharine
Margaret Barnes
Calvin Lowe
Lydia A. Lowe
Dudley Wright
Alice and
Boylsh Wright
Cleveland
Wmarger Phebe Lowe
John Cranz
Warnsworth
W. E. Wenger
Our
Jno. Kyle
Jessie
Xeni
Wm. Redett
Toledo
Chase B. Immler
Bessie I. Searight
George W. Searight
Bessie
L.J. Travis
Harry Culbertson
Ed. Kendall
W. J. Mackwart
Mundie
Ind
Germania Investment Co Seeks Local Manager In Cincinnati
Inquiry from the Germania Investment Co of Cincinnati seeks a responsible and influential gentleman to act as Local Manager. The company, supervised by Ohio state authorities, has 851,500 in government bonds on deposit with the State Treasurer to guarantee contracts. They claim strong past investor gains and offer 8 percent guaranteed investment. References required. address Wigging Block Cincinnati.
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Germania Investment Co
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Compan
Allo
Germania Investment Company
Tan
Cinoianktl
La Forst restaurant brawl ends with weapon seized
At the La Forst restaurant on Secdnni street a visitor from Congress, H. Hettinger, forced entry after 11 p.m. Friday. He allegedly frightened the young women workers, sparked a crowd, and chased onlookers with a megatax. Pat Horton and others disarmed him and relieved him of a revolver.
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Arberton
la Forst
Secdnni Street
H. Hettinger
Congress
Itis
Pat Horton
Preachers Held Then Sent Back From Mansfield
Special to The Republican. On August 20 in Mansfield Evangelist Moody and Elder S A Watton, two Dowie preachers, arrived to hold services but were arrested and jailed. At night they were escorted by authorities and later compelled to walk. Early morning they were returned to the Pennsylvania depot and sent to Chicago. Moody said he would rather have been headbroken by the mob than kept from serving his people. The city remained quiet amid the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Wk. Moddy
S. A. Watton
Erie
Pennsylvania
Ivangelie Moody
Wooster theater company owner sues in Richland court
Nat Reiss manager of Away From Jaysville Company fled in Richland county Court of Common Pleas seeking damages for an accident in Wooster aboard a sleeping car used to transport the troupe. He alleges the car, on a Wooster stop on March 12, was struck by a train, destroying property and injuring members, with losses claimed at 400. Bertha Reiss, Nat’s wife, sues the Pennsylvania Company for 85,000 claiming back injury and internal harm from the same mishap.
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Nat Reiss
Managter
Jaysville
Richland County
Plaintiff and Company
Maggield
Alliance
Wooster
L.A
Bertha Reiss
Pennsylvania
Republican Delegates Named for Upcoming Convention
A list of delegates and alternates from wards and townships to attend Saturday's Republican convention is presented. The incomplete roster covers First to Fourth Wards, Wayne Clinton and Urefene townships plus many others, naming numerous individuals such as R. J. Smith, Harry L. McClarran, Frank Gearhart, and Abner Hines among delegates with extensive alternates forthcoming.
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R. J Smith
W. B. Bryson
Enos Vierson
R. T Bechtel
John F Barrett
Dr J. J Cunningham
J A. Allen
Phil Horn
Precines
Harry L. McClarran
J J. Taytar
Tl, Flattary
ML. Spoonip
A Dix
J R. McKinney
S J Blake
Ray Pinkerton
Harry Hi Miler
Miso Nachtrieb
W D Foss
Charles Metwher
Will Lou
Fourth Ward
Samuel Bell
M. L Smyser
H W Peters
Arthur Smith
Kaward McCormick
James Read
JE Applehaugh
A A Barnard
Wayne Township
Frank Gearhart
EI. Landis
Robt. Hatfield
J J. Smith
Emmet Smyser
C. E. Fetzer
H M
Kieffer
Clinton Township
H B Bertolette
W. H Sidle
Cralg
L. D. Cornell
W H Rogers
HK. C Paul
J . A Keister
Urefene Township
M Brenneman
Mel Heffalman
J. M Fiscus
S Nge
Chas. McGill
Will
Dawid Leisy
J. M. Keiffer
J. M. Zimmerman
Jacob Neiswarger
D. S. Weaver
John H. Houser
Levi Redinger
Saltcreak Township
Ira Johnson
C. H. Brown
Congress Township
B. S. Burgan
G D Barnard
Robi. Jackson
Henry Billheimer
Dan Snyder
L. S. Knight
Lattasburg Notes From a Busy Township Gathering
Lattasburg notes describe a village gathering with Camp Meeting attendees Curt Hosler and others, the Rice reunion at EC Firestone’s residence, and social visits to Wooster and nearby towns. Reports mention local teachers’ institute, family visits, and small-town events with meals, travel delays, and a sense of community pride.
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Thattasburyg
Curt Hosler
Jobo Thaosler
Ha Schmuck
Mny
Wooter
Johnn
EC Firestone
Tanner
Grrove
J W Ebert
Hira Swinehart
Lida
H Erbert
Moo
Mhurt
Hohenshil
Teachers’ Institute
Wooster
Steve Myers
Wayne
Niagara
Apd
John Myers
DS Myers
John Hosler
John Martin
Nerashire
H J Mowors
Heedsbury
David Bowman
Beuryshaum
Saturnia
Beaudebaugs
Wif
Mt Eaton News Personal Gossip and Local Notes
Mt Eaton village notes cover deaths and family visits from Stark county and nearby towns. Phillipk and George Roth, and Mrs E C Numbers attend a funeral in Paris? Miller’s brother Mrs Roth cares for relatives. Eddy Beck visits from Canton. Harrold Reunion set for Aug 2 at C Harrold’s home. School tests, trips, and church matters mentioned along with local social activities and weatherish anecdotes.
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Eaton
Phillipk
George Roth
E. C
Lonisille
Stark County
Ter Miller
Miller
Roth
Monney Stair
Tim the Harrold
C. Harrold
Wedneraday
Wlw
Menwall
Ourv S
York State
Eddy
Rev Beck
Canton
Fredithard
God Lucas
Fat Blanchard
Catton
Mt Maton
Charles Beeler
Ton
Exadine
Dee Cerebee Tan
Meo
Sartle
Antonb
Roucas Inn
Saute Sto
Massilon
CWO
Mt Satan
West Levanon
Money Recovered In Massillon Robbery Case
A Massillon man, formerly of Wooster, reports recovering stolen money. He previously said the cash was hidden behind a dresser and later found missing when he checked the back door was open. A theory suggests he moved the $210 between locations.
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Alice
Massillon
Wooster
Wdi
Sorel
Dresser
Sorgis
Ohelbid Og-Pluce
Reward Offered for Thief in Quanville Thefts
A reward of 50 dollars is posted by William Sauer for the arrest of the thief who stole a new dupey and harness from his barn on August 4 near Quanville Ohio. The town prepares for an excursion to Wheel ing West Virginia as a local news roundup notes school officials visiting a teachers institute and other community updates.
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Tae Rerusuivan
Qarville
Wheeling
William Sauer
Hah Blankenborn
J M McDowell
City Board of Education
G& W Goshorn
West Salem
Charles W Biddie
Mwarshalville
Pepwyik
Near-Ninety Correspondence In Rural Community
A rambling dated notice recalls near ninety year old Abel Cook passing at 89 years 7 months 5 days. The local U B Sunday School sets an annual picnic at Pleasant Home while Rev Hug visits from Oklahoma and plans service. A series of minor events includes storms, arrivals, and moves among residents like Hattie Naumyer and Dr Ryall.
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Bernank
A F. Hoffman
Maa Hoffman
Barbertoh
Hattie Naumyer
Cotton
Creston
Addie Myers Fig
Sons of Italy
Erie
Wheeling
Henry Myers
Belva
Fern
T Myers
Ryall
Sullivan
Abel Cook
Adhe Friendsvile
Con
Hower Harrington
U. B
Laca
Pleasant Home
Nelson George
Fider
Milner House
Hug
Low Excursiog 2 Rate 1a Hibara via B and C
A clipped OCR fragment mentions entities such as Hibara and B and C with a reference to rate 1a. The readable text is fragmentary and provides no clear event, date, or outcome to build a full news item.
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Hibara
Ntind Contest entertains with performances and popularity poll
The evening program features performances and a contest for the 16 most popular babies with Dwight and Wayne Batdorf as coreants. Miss Edna and Edith Gen visit Loch, guests of their cousin Claire Snydet, while Miss Stevens from ster stays with Alda Myers. Elsie Wick of Polk County visits friends and Ethel Overs of Cleveland now visits old friends. James Johnson and wife from Fredericksburg visit relatives south of Wayne.
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Fms
Vielt
Tirk Rxpunyican
Dwight
Wayne Batdorf
Edna
Edith Gen
Loch
Claire Snydet
Miss Stevens
Ster
Alda Myers
Elsie Wick
Polk
Asis County
Ethel Overs
Clevelands
James Johnson
Fridericksburg
Heir Sons
Wayne Cherch
Smithville Notes and Local Visits Report Crowded Weekend
Smithville notes record a busy weekend with visits from residents of Md, Alliance, Creston and Akron. Families, missionaries, and students are listed visiting relatives. townsfolk attend a church event, a busines trip to Creston, and a Niaga ra excursion. Two residents wed and others travel for work, school, or medical care.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort Trial
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for smarting feet, sweat, and bunions with claims of instant relief in shoes. Offers free trial by mail and includes a street address for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Explosion at PA Oa Pa WRU site shocks workers
A blast at a PA Oa Pa WRU facility injured several workers and prompted emergency response. Investigators are on scene to determine the cause as authorities secure the area and medical teams treat the injured.
Fatal Janitor Dynamite Blast Destroys County Courthouse
A terrible explosion at the county courthouse injured janitor Harry Jones who was 6 years old and killed him, while the blast shattered windows across the building and caused extensive damage. Ex county attorney Hoover escaped serious harm as the event rattled the town and damaged nearby structures. Investigations traced the dynamite to a forgotten supply linked to a previous era and a wheelbarrow mishap during disposal.
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Médine
Tarz Aerosiican
Mepina
Iecial County Court House
Semont
Sispicion
Adurt
Harry Jones
Jones
Anditer Hoover
Dalton Excur sion Opens Quiet Week as Baron's House Burns
In Dalton on August 20 a baron’s residence was struck by lightning and destroyed. The family horse spiraled but two cows and other stock survived. Attorney Hervy Ho Hubbell of Wooster plans to join the Wheeling excursion. School-bound Harry Holt will depart for Andersey Indiana this week. Warren and Mrs Harper of New Berlin visit. Wayne County Bible Society readies annual meeting with strong turnout expected next Tuesday August 28.
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Geof Wesley
Amgden
North Market Street
Pennland
American Line
Philadelphia
W Fretz
Shreve
Greene Township Board For Education
Smithville
Schoo Boxwell
H. F. Longenecker
Harry Baumgardner
Noda Baumgardner
Harvey Matze
North Street
Miss Baumardnoer
Wooster
Maize
Wayne County
Dr. Stauffer
Epistopal Church
Republican
Dalton
Hervey Ho Hubbell
Wheeling
Phil@baum
Udeon Harry
Andersey
Ind
Warren Harper
New Berlin
Wayne County Bible Society
Very Narrow Escape at MadisonsegG Reunion and Storm
Report of a reunion held near Madisonburg for Mr and Mrs James Manges with about 150 attendees. A severe electrical storm damaged property nearby. Also notes a late Friday carriage accident near Creston where three youths escaped serious injury after a buggy overturned from a frightened horse, the occupants minorly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manges
John Caybee
Madisonburg
James Manges
Indiana
Tom
Wooster
Henry Peake
Creston
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Brown Grove
Castaloga
Wayne County Soldiers Reunion “Association
Liverpool
England
France
Edwin F. Griswold
Third Light Infantry
Geo. Heim
the Wooster Preserving Works
Lerne
Switzerland
Qld
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Killbuck
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Wayne County Fair
M Ke
Progressive Farmers
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M. E. Sunday School
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Woodmen
Daylight Robbery
Overton
Taz Aerospican
Ih Vetlonesl
Eve Rednes Ev Eo
Mechlio Dalton Choir
Yeotar
the Republican
Aeroatica
Wes
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Man
Griner
Neteoe
Hhonites
Theatrical People
Wooster City
T. A. McCoy
E. F. Might
M.S. Gish
C. F. Wissler
John N. Talley
Plain Township
Abner Hines
John Sparr
Wim. Kuhn
Howard Long
Geo. Silvers
D. Kauffman
James Anderson
Chas. Shelly
David Walty
James Weltmer
Morris Heyl
Ches. Palmer
A. M. Miller
Joseph Blocher
Lee Fee
Fred Tanner
N. M. "Wells
J. J. Ney
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Hen “Tanner
McFadden
Romich
R. Gensemar
Geo. Taubert
Henry Gfunder
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Ana
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WG Coulter
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Akreh
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Verville
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West
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WJ Winters
Julia Schrock
Hartzler
C.C. Yoder
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Doylestown
Albert Peters
Akron
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Uise
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Tho
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America
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Woodsigan
N. J
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Orrville, Ohio
Winkler
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J. §. Bohalman
Boston
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Peas
H. R. Atte
Sylvania
Salanal
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Cornsti
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Potter Bros
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Wooster, Ohio
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