Notorious assault case and local notices reach Wooster
A Canton assault on a police officer is reported along with a clutch of local notices. items include a pension update, a reunion for the Ryland family on Aug 25, a Wooster Prohibition speaker on Aug 24, and various civic announcements. Also listed are naval weather rumors, a ball game rain cancellation in Wooster, and several veteran pension figures across Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerdale Oil Company
J. C. McClarran
W. A. Mougey
Wooster
J.A. Beall
J. H. Spiker
Scio
Massillon
Amuel Adams
Shreve
Cuba
Regt. O. V
Fredericksburg
Uincy Lee Morrow
Ryland
J. I Armstrong
Hayesville
Ashland
Fair Grounds
Ohio wildlife plan to stock streams with fish and pheasants
The Ohio game commission plans to release 300000 black bass and 1000000 marble catfish in principal streams around September 1. They also arrange to distribute 3000 Mongolian pheasants statewide, with all counties receiving some. Hunting is prohibited until 1803, and lawmakers may extend the restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Game Commission
Thoelaw
Generous Dr King’s New Discovery Puts Hope for Sufferers
Proprietors of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds report giving away over ten million trial bottles. They claim the medicine has cured thousands of hopeless cases of asthma bronchitis hoarseness and other throat chest and lung diseases. Drugstores Laibach and Boyd offer a free trial bottle with regular size 50 cents and 31.1 price guaranteed or refunded.
Standard Oil expands Erhart field buyouts in Indiana area
Victims of stomach and kidney trouble, anemia, and nervous fatigue seek relief. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana touts Electric Bitters as a cure, claiming renewed appetite and strength after use. Presented by Laubauch and Boyd Drug Store with guarantee. 60 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Laubauch & Boyd
Father of Mayor Robert J. Smith dies after illness
The father of Mayor Robert J. Smith died Monday morning from bowel inflammation after a short illness. He was about 78, a farmer by occupation and a prominent resident and longtime justice of the peace. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. He was from New Florence, Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Smith
Arnica Salve Advertises Pain and Skin Cure
An old advertisement praises Arnica Salve for curing ulcers, ulcers helped for years, and claims relief for cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, and skin eruptions. It touts a 25 cent box labeled best pile cure on earth, sold by POH and Boyd drugists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Coping With Digestive Ailment
Mrs Isabel Welier of Jackson County Indiana credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepin for remarkable relief from long standing stomach trouble and neuralgia. She recalls trying many remedies before giving the product a year long trial and reporting restored strength enabling her to work again. She recommends the remedy to others and notes its sale by all druggists as of November 6 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsin Syrup Co
Kang
Journey Through Mexico’s Ancient Wonders and Holy Sites
Sarah Ef. Griselman recounts a Mexico City visit with stops at Chapultepec Park and Guadalupe Shrine. She notes Aztec-era dancers, Montezuma’s legends, and the Virgin of Guadalupe’s tilma in a jewel-encrusted chapel. The piece highlights Atzcapotza, ancient monasteries, and five ancient ahuehuetes linked to a famed spring tale.
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Dipz
Galvez
Maximilian
Hunt-Cortez
Montezuma
Chapultepec
Mexico
Guadalupe
Virgin of Guadalupe
Juan Diego
Jusgn
Diego
United States
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Atzcapotz
Cortez
San Angel
City of
Puebla
Sarah EF. Griselman
Election of Officers at Teachers Institute Notes
A detailed report of lectures and activities at the Teachers Institute includes Prof Dyer on History and townships and counties, music instruction by Prof Gantvoort, and Dr Houck on teaching spelling. Officers for next year were elected: Spot J B Mohler president, C King vice president, Miss Anna Hurst secretary, G W Goshorn executive committeeman, Miss Lara Kean county secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettling
Houck
Dyer
North America
Atlantic Shelf
Crowne River
Gantvoort
Teachers' Institute
J. B. Mohler
Orrville
C. King
Anna Hurst
Wooster
G. W. Goshorn
West Salem
Lara Kean
Ohio
Ohio Teachers's Reading Circle
Gantyoort
Fei. Dyer
Ani
Bacon
Flo
Foss
Mary HE. Gordon
Dr Kings New Life Pills Sold by Druggists
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the busiest health booster, promising energy and mental power from sugar coated globules, with a price of 250 per box and sales through Laubach & Boyd Druggists. It warns counterfeits of DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve are dangerous and advises using the genuine product from Merman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd Druggists
DeWitt
Hazel
Cure Your Backaches with Kidney Treatment Claim
An old advertisement promotes Foleyd Kidney Cure as correcting kidney disorders to relieve backaches. It urges readers to avoid substitutes and lists Lau Boyd and Zimmerman Co as distributors, mentioning Dr. Thomas and instant relief claims despite garbled text.
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Lau & Boyd and Zimmerman&Co
Massillon Fire Destroys J. M. Clark & Son Plant
A major blaze in Massillon wiped out the big commission house J. M. Clark & Son at dawn. The Schuster-Brewing uptown office, Massillon Show Print plant, and Joseph Schnefler's saloon were damaged by fire and water. Loss put at 12,000 dollars, fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
J. M. Clark & Son
Schuster-Brewing Company
Massillon Show Print Company
Joseph Schnefler
Minister resigns from City Church of God after Aug 19
Rev. T. W. Bellingham has resigned the pastorate of the Church of God in this city with the change effective August 19. He states he has no definite plans for the future. During his charge he has striven to build up the church donation. Friends regret that he plans to leave the city.
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T. W. Bellingham
Church of God of
Veterans Encampment in Chicago Plan for Wooster Riders
Attention G A R and all veterans attending the Encampment in Chicago at 8 o'clock p m August 28. Ohio soldiers will march on 16th street the roll of regiments will be called. Different organizations will join. Tickets of admission prepared for those leaving Wooster at 10 28 this agreed plan provides room for cars and refreshments.
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Chicago
16Th Street
Cnue
Bist
Wooster
Brant man killed by train in July incident
A Brant resident, Captain O Wilkes, died after being struck by a train on July 25 while at home. The body was burned in the pockets, and his death was not learned for several days.
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Cba
O. Wilkes
Wopater
Jason
Apt
Nta
Brant
Orrville Boy among wounded in China relief effort
The Aug 15 dispatch from Orepluz reports George D. Gardner, an Orrville native, seriously wounded at Yang Tsun. Gardner served in the Philippines and belonged to the Fourteenth Infantry, Company K, recently sent to China. He was well known in Wooster and once a porter at the Yoder hotel. brother of Frank Gardner.
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OrepiLuez
Saf
Fof
Geoge D. Gardner
Chaffed
Yang Tsun
George D. Gardner
George
Philippines
Fourteenth Infantry
China
Wooster
Yoder
Frank Gardner
Oak Grove Visitors Civil Social Roundup
Oak Grove August 14 residents and guests visit hosts Mrs Ezra Dunham and daughters. Fredericksburg’s George Dunham and Massillon’s Flo Craven and Myrtle Bott visit East Union and Springville friends. Mrs Eli Brown and Mrs Ida Thomas attend Institute. Nannie Dunham vacationing with Mrs J M Brown Koch’s Postoffice. John Craven Barberton visits family.
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Oak Grove
George Dunham
Fredericksburg
Ezra Dunham
Eli Brown
Game Place
Flo Craven
Myrtle Bott
Massillon
Ora Harper
East Union
Worth Haley
Spade
Springville
Joe Keslar
Ezra Miller
Dover
Nannie Dunham
J. M. Brown
Koch's
Postoffice
John Craven
Barberton
Dunhams
Ida Thomas
Institute
Mildred
Orrville Woman Seeks Damages From Local Dealer
Mrs Catharine Zell of Orrville files a Wayne County Common Pleas petition against W J Winkler horse dealer seeking 4000 damages for injuries from a sidewalk shaft stumble on October 13 1499. She alleges ligament damage to arm and shoulder with long term impairment and sling use, claiming permanent disability and medical costs.
D Miller Family Reunion At Wooster Home
The DeMiller clan gathered at Mrs Joseph Wilhelm’s North Spink street home for a multi generation reunion. John DeMiller a Wooster contractor and early fire brigade leader was remembered along with twelve children now spread from Joliet to Cleveland and beyond. The day featured baseball croquet and a comic phonograph with relatives from Wooster Crestline and Toledo enjoying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeMiller
Joseph Wilhelm
North Spink Street
Pacific
Great Lakes
Harry DeMiller
Joliet
Lancaster County
Wooster
Fire Department
Delaware
Abner DeMiller
Lorenzo DeMiller
Crestline
Ella Greenawald
Hot Hoss Case Crowds Court Hearings Over Horse
In a crowded Friday session Squire Bolus heard W. A. Mackey sue to recover a horse from Jacob Mougey. The horse had been traded through Bones Kermickle for a mule and $10, then swapped for a pony and sold for $5. The jury found for Mougey without assessing damages and Mackey gave notice of appeal. Charles Weiser represented Mackey and John C. Morr represented Mougey.
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Squire L. B. Bolus
W. A. Mackey
Jacob Moucy
Mr. Mougey
Bones
Kermickle
Mackey
Mougey
Charles Weiser
John C. Morr
Jurors and Court Terms Mentioned for November and January
The fragment references jurors and court proceedings to be held around November and January 1901. It mentions judges Eason and Lowine and notes that several cases may be settled in upcoming hearings. The text implies busy attorneys and a countrywide context for jury duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eason
Lowine Borthl
Plans for new Art Hall at Fair Grounds
J R Webster outlines plans for a new Art Hall at the Fair Grounds, aiming to enhance exhibition draw and handling power. The grandstand project already boosted comfort for audiences, and the association plans to raise cash next week from local merchants to push the hall to completion.
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J.R. Webster
All the Same Spaniard Views of English and American Men
A Baltimore American Madrid correspondent notes Spaniards lump all English and North American people as Ingleses. He explains that Americans as South Americans confuse origin and language, and that Spanish visitors misidentify Americans as lacking fluency in Spanish. The piece highlights cross Atlantic misapprehensions and the faded pride of Uncle Sam’s nation amid historic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Baltimore
England
North America
United States
Chile
Peru
Spain
Blood and health themes in wartime era reflections
Fragmentary article discusses Memorial Day themes, public behavior, and "blood" as a metaphor for character. It cites attitudes linking ancestry and health, mentions societal focus on soldiers and national sentiment, and includes an advertisement for Dr Caldwell and Foley products.
Examiners Organized by County School Board Meeting
The county board of school patrons organized at a Friday meeting by electing officers. President G W Gres horn of West galem, Clerk James L Zaring of Creston named as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of School /Pamtiners
G W. Greshorn
West Galem
James L. Zaring
Creston
Women and Kidney Trouble Warned in Ad
An advertises Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues affecting men and women. It describes symptoms like bed-wetting and urine scalding, asserts disease rather than habit, and urges readers to obtain samples and a pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewamp
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Paid Up Hib Fosedsheents and Low Dolla Debts
A garbled 19th century note describes an individual nicknamed Bauman, employed by Gus, involved in fund employment and board payments. It alleges a transfer of over $16,000 in property proceeds after expenses, with hints of a hardworking, prudent man who will not waste his earnings.
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Gus
Copia Bauman
Myoung
Gtr
Bauman
Asbesses Ik
Peat
Sais
Georgetown couple wed in Weilddsville home ceremony
Miss Marie Worth of Weilddsville and George Georgetown sch 43 were united in marriage Wednesday evening in the bride’s parents’ home. Samuel Con, professor of the Fest of highly respected taruiling, attended with many friends, wishing the couple happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Sch
Marie Worth
Weilddsville
Samuel Con
New Construction Firm Formed to Rebuild Electric Rails
News from New York City reports a construction company created to acquire multiple electric railway rights including the Harberton Doylestown and Massillon lines. A Townsend, premier of the Doylestown road, is named an officer. The venture bonds all assets to fund initial construction. Mrs. David Miffert of Blarhley is gravely ill with slim chances of recovery.
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York City
Harberton
Doylestown
Massillon
Barberton Lead
Michigan
A & Townsend
Doylestown Road
Pert ache and burn relief powder ad in old newspaper
An OCR fragment markets a powder labeled Alien a lodét-Ease for corns bunions and foot pains. It claims fast relief and urges purchase at drug stores with a free trial offer. The text includes garbled product names and stray addresses, typical of vintage ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spdryss Allan
Efoy
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Frapnekbay
M. W. Glasgo
A.M. Fombelle
Squire Rt
Ohio Department
Standard Oil Company
Erhart
Somerdale Company
Mayor Smith
Tae Abrero
Eaenne
Teachers Institute
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I’rof. Gantvoort
New England
Nnacrom
Rhea
raorspAy
Hisitalk
Pal
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Holden
Pitt Dyer
Amelia Waghisi
Holland
Dr. Hauck
Ella Hoffstatt
J . Thome
Isa V Huphbes
Wertha Cuyningham
Margaret King
J TH Dieton
Rose Dausman
Grace Lucas
Idg de Monipal
H H Bittner
Lucy Salah
Jennie L Warner
Anna Kostener
Dora Zaring
Mary G. Ebright
Bifertrude Crishmore
Luthena Baugishan
Lara B Kean
Joan ®. Carr
Taura B
Applecreek
Arvin Kieffer
C G Fisher
Rittman
J. Mohler
Anna Smith
New Pittsburg
S. M. Myers
Funk
P. F. Graber
Mt. Eaton
FY. K. Ebert
Lattasburg
A C. Hohenstill
E. O. Ebert
H. S .Baker
Anna V. Klopfenstieg
W . Yoder
Abigail Yoder
Jessie Yoder
Marion Smithville
Cora Blosser
Margaret Jones
Apple Creak
Myrtie Kieffer
D. E. King
Wm. J. Royer
Cecelia Beyler
Marshallville
H. Beeler
Plain
Maud Tuttle
Anna Tuttle
Gedo. F. Bronson
Smithville
L. S. Knight
Congress
M F Matz
Madisonburg
Madisonville
C. L. Landes
H. B. Ault
Mary Bucher
Overton
Nettie Durstine
Big Prairie
J. A. Stauffer
Elizabeth McElhinney
Harriet McCoy
Thomas Mas
Novar Sutp
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Rinled HC
Jason Wilkes
Pennsylvania
Correspondence
the Republican
W. J. Winkler
D'Miller
Johnston’s
Fort
Hood
America
Dr. Caldwell
Paca
Conklin
Bowersville
Foley
Polhbach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
David Miffert
Blarhley
Gould
Bradfield Regulate Company
Atlanta, Ga
Jan Jane 2
Catahoy Ancil Otto
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Miller Room
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Cuming
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Edison
Falisan
Cata Logues
Arl Dealers
National Phonograph CO
Fifth Ave
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NEW York Tribune
Nationalepublican
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New York Weekly Tribune
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