Craighead potato contest and local business notes
An item filled with community notices from Craigtead and nearby: advertising at Gray & Son's, J e as e Howard released on bail, church sermon by Rev. C Naftzger, tandem notes paid, and a potpourri of local events. The Craighead potato contest is announced for September with prize details and entry instructions, plus rail line consolidation news and daily society updates.
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Craigtead
Gray & Son
Jéase Howard
Charles Ombo
Byosz
Methodist Church
C. Naftzger
North Indiana
W.Q
McDowell
John M. Fispa
Pennsylvania Lines
Craighead
Craighead & Co
Craigheld & Co
Navarre
Magallinn
Canton
CO &S. Read
School calendar decision awaits board on September start
Superintendent Haupert asks the Board of Education to vote Tuesday evening on whether classes begin on the first Monday in September for Labor Day or on the first Tuesday in September. The vote sets the start date for the new school year and affects the district’s planned opening.
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Haupert
Board of Education
Local pairs listed in Wisconsin and nearby towns
Hershel B Glasgow of Kenoch Wisconsin and Susie Ickes of West Salem. George Wagner of Barberton and Clara Brenneman of McQuaid. Clare C Cox of Jonesville Inc and Miss Nellie Basor of Doylestown. Warren D Garper and Miss Ida May Koster of Dalton.
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Hershel B. Glasgow
Kenoch
Wisconsin
Susie Ickes
West Salem
George Wagner
Barberton
Clara Brenneman
McQuaid
Clare C. Cox
Jonesville
Wooster Post Office List of Remaining Letters
The Wooster Ohio post office lists letters remaining for Monday August 24 1899. Correspondence includes gentlemen Wm C Breed H J Conningham J L Smith and ladies Angeline Sworland Misa Adaline Taylor Miss Lena Woodward T L Flattery P M.
Skin Eruptions Cured by Arnica Salve
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted as a universal remedy for skin eruptions and a range of wounds and sores. It claims to cure running sores felons burns and many other conditions, priced at 25 cents per box with a guarantee, sold by Laubach & Boyd, Druggists.
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Bucklen
Laubach & Boyd, Druggista
Second Ward Girl Receives Odd Receipt for Freckles Care
A garbled old note describes a girl sending a dollar to a New Yorker for a “sare care” treatment of freckles. The receipt mentions removing freckles with a knife, soaking overnight, and smoking with dust and slippery elm bark, promising the freckles would never be cured. The text also references a distant guard and an equadisre corner, with unclear connections to an aquisition.
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Second Ward
Two Campers Fire at Cedar Point Incident
At Cedar Point a tense last night of Company D encampment ended with two young men being harassed by campers. Some planned to attack them, ropes were loosened, and shots were fired in the air. The two men, startled, hid in another tent and were later shunned by soldiers and the manager.
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la Droz
Bloomington
Reformed Church
Marshallville
A. E. Baichly
F. J. Husterholz
Orrville
F. Strassner
D. D. Canton
Unio
U. M. Schaaf
Prospect
Company D
Cedar Point
Point
Seelye Likely Union Reform Governor Nomination
The Union Reform party appears set to nominate Prof. W. J. Seelye for governor with Wooster Rae as lieutenant governor. Other claimed candidates include H. L. Meredith for supreme court judge, A. B. O’Brien for attorney general, and Allen Gonk for treasurer, amid reporting from Cleveland Leader and Ohio State Journal.
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W.J. Seelye
Union Reform Party
Ntsmorning
Oalo State Journal
Cleveland
Ssue
Aff
Wilam J. Sealye
Wooster Rae
Vernor
Ht. L. Maredith
Zroesvile
Supreme Court
A. B. O[ntire
Mt. Vernon
Allen Gonk
Cantons
Ireanurer
W. &. Good
Ashtabula
Pennsylvania
Harriquurg
Maet
Harrisberg
Wig
Sufferior Court
Tocal F A Meeting At Kersiar Home Aug 3
Local notice records a gathering at Jacob Kersiar's residence at 10 o'clock a m on August 3. The program lists topics including County Fair preparations, farm management, and insuring farm property and stock. Attendees include W J Green, E D Melatire, James Stitt, and Jacob Geiselman.
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Tocal
Jacob Kersiar
Pregim
Eshet Kesain
Stra
W. J Green
Manate
D K. Keatone
Tlortman
Melatire
Ecussion
James Stitt
Plain Township Vote for Land Appraiser Nomination
Publication presents the nomination vote tally for Plain township land appraiser. It reports the nearly correct figures as obtained, noting potential minor adjustments may follow. The notice emphasizes transparency in the local election process and invites readers to verify results with official records.
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Plain Township
Judge Eason Overrules Motions in Several Cases
On Saturday Judge Eason overruled the motion for a new trial in McMurray va Hunter pal Mvath Circle, where the jury ruled for the plaintiff. On Monday he overruled the motion for a new trial in W H Ally administrator v Cleveland Lorain Wheeling R A, where the jury ruled for the defendant. He also ruled in McGlennen administrator v McCoy that there was no valid transfer of real estate.
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Eason
McMurray Va
Hunterpal Mvath Circle
W. H. Ally
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling R. A
McGlennen
Veteran undertaker renews 60 year Republican subscription
A Republican representative visits veteran undertaker George Fresh who says his subscription, 60 years strong, should not end. Fresh, age about 70s or 80s, credits The Republican and its teachings with financial benefit and public esteem.
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Republican
Congress
George Fresh
Fresh
Neork Tribune
Raytars
Hannibal Man Recovers From Typhoid Pneumonia With Cure
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri speaks of a frightful near death from typhoid fever and pneumonia and credits a medicine with rapid relief He praises the cure calling it the surest and quickest for lung troubles Regular sizes 50 cents and 1 00 Trial bottles free backed by guarantee at Boyd s Drug Store
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal, Mo
Back & Boyd
Visit to Northern Summer Route Promo Sparks Descriptions
Fragmentary notes describe a trip or promotion labeled as areiieags and mnesiane with reference to the 8.00 Ta Bay Route and D. E. to Detroit Michigan. Names like Schantz and G. P. A. appear amid unclear details.
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Adi Schantz
Detroit
Condition of Sterling Man Improve Uncertain After Injury
A Sterling man badly rattered at Sterling yesterday with serious injuries remains unidentified. Doctors, including Dr W W Fir e, report little hope of recovery but note slight improvement today. He mutters incoherently and shows no clear recognition of his surroundings.
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Sterling
Axtie
W. W. Firedtone
Bum
Clapper Bags Contract Ties Output to Wadsworth Salt Works
George A. Clapper closes a contract to supply the Adsworth company with 12 million bags yearly at 248 dollars each, beginning in ten days with 1.9 million bags monthly. Initial scale small, expanding as machinery and space are secured, employing about 20 laborers rising to meet demand. Wadsworth Salt Works reports a new 800 foot vein of rock salt found 2,400 feet underground, claimed as 99.99 percent pure.
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George A. Vlapper
Adsworth Balt
Republican
Clapper
Wadsworth
Exoo
Wadsworth Salt Works
Lottery Ad Uses New York Star Spin To Boost Words
Postmaster reports a circular from the Post Office Department warning newspapers about an advertisement for the New York Star promising a forty dollar bicycle daily prize for largest word lists from The New York Star. Officials urge editors to drop the ad to avoid violations of lottery laws and threaten action if continued. The notice notes no reflection on the star and says the scheme was advised to be discontinued.
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Flattery
Post Office Department
New York Star
Telr
Social Notes Honor Mrs Jones Before Move
Mrs William Jones and family of South Buckeye streets received farewell surprises Friday from the Merrimac Circle and neighbors as they prepared to move from Wooster to a new home. The gathering included a silver service gift and a formal presentation by Mrs James Hill. Refreshments followed with music by Muschenich's Mandolin Grab. Also note a reception for Mrs Holden, wife of Rev Louis E Holden, and visits by Miss Florence and Ezra Vree land of Detroit with planned picnics and invitations for a Bloomington lawn party at H B Imgard's residence.
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Jones
James Hill
Muschenich
Midat
Mesdames CG. A. McDonald
J. C. McClarran
Mra
McDonald
Holden
Louis E Holden
Wooster University
Florence
Ezra Vreeland
Detroit
Micb
Geo. H. Clark
North Market Street
Clark
Highland Park
Lula Frick
Erl Overholt
H. BR. Imgard
Bloomington
Boy’s Leg Broken In Street Collision
Harold Keechler aged about five from 44 Beall avenue was playing with his hoop when Will Boyd rode by on a wheel. Boyd attempted to nudge the boy and Harold moved into the path of the wheel. A collision occurred, Boyd was thrown and Harold’s left leg broke halfway above the knee. The break was severe and painful and was set by Drs. Yocum and Hunt. Boyd was badly bruised.
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Harold Keechler
Beall Avenue
Will Boyd
Harold
Anaily
Poor Attendance At Scout Gathering Amid Dusty Grounds
Report from Monday's Daily notes low turnout at a campmeeting or gathering. The grounds were not pleasant due to dust and poor conditions. A colored man from Ashlgnol and two white men fought violently, bringing disgrace to the event.
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Ashlgnol
Railroads Leases Progress Amid Land Talks
The Camp Rairend reports ongoing efforts to secure leases for the Woostes and Ashland railroads. Some landowners have not yet leased their land and may force the line to bend. Cunningham, active in securing leases, reports good progress and hopes to finish soon.
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Woostes& Aashland
Parishioner John Lautzenheiser Dies of Paralysis at 68
John Lautzenheiser died at his Gaschs street home Saturday evening from paralysis after a brief struggle. Age 68 years, 7 months, 10 days, he was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, lived in Wayne County, and served in the Civil War. Survived by wife and six children. funeral at 3 p.m. with Rev. Smith of the M E Church officiating. pallbearers named. Also obituary of Maria Moore, 76, died near Wooster Ratursway from disease complications. funeral at Appletreck conducted by Rev. Hackett.
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A. Hart
Wayne
J. C. Campbell
McCleary
Haover County
John Striop
C.r. Alexander
John
Lautzenhelser
Gaschs Street
Elock
Mr. Lautzenhelser
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Bucyraos
Unio
Wayne Country
Buoy Vonegrof Me Eaton
Oten
Given
Fred Hookway
E. Lautzenheiser
Joan Boyer
Eoree
Lucien
Ferine Lautzenheiser
Lautzenheiser
Pennsylvania Company
Wroostas
Apa
Otto
Maria
Robert Moore
Wooster Ratursway
Tores
Appletreck
Rev
Hackett
Dreyfus Court Martial Highlights Demeanor and Evidence
Paris August 22 dispatch cites Colonel Schneider's move toward legal action and forged documents while Rennes reports three key court martial points. They include Jouausts partiality, Dreyfus changing stance, and Juncks conduct. Roget notes innocence defense in court. Latiborri attends as judges commend. Also mentions Italian politician holding a bordereau document and Jiminez expected to arrive in Cuba with rumors of commissions. Chicago hosts a National Sociological convention discussing cooperation and English models.
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Dreyfus
Jove
Picquart
Beffore
Hthesto Be
Junck
Maitre Latbori
Billot
Mercier
Rome
Yung Girl Missing In Illinois Town
Miss Verga L. Ferguson twenty nine from Columbia Missouri disappeared last Thursday after living in Jacksonville for a year and a half with Dr E F Johnson family. Local fears suggest possible mental imbalance. Her uncle Daniel Wayne serves as Boone County Missouri treasurer.
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Yung
Jacksonville
Ills
Verga L. Ferguson
Columbia
E. F. Johnson
Daniel Wayne
Boone County
Bodies Recovered After Lake Drowning Near Lakeville
LAKEVILLE O Aug 21 The bodies of Lewis A McCune and Wm Swatdoer of Mavaflak were recovered Saturday from Long Lake after the lake was dynamited. They were sent home to Marunfield. One was buried Sunday morning and the other Sunday afternoon. It was a very sad funeral.
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Lakeville
Lewis A. McCune
Wm. T. Swatdoer
Mavaflak
Long Lake
Marunfield
Creston Boom Expected from New Oil Well Prospect
Special to The Republican from Creston Aug 21 notes residents are excited by a promising oil well near Creston with plans to start drilling soon. Machinery and tools have arrived for the Bell property south of town with drilling expected to reach 2,000 feet if needed. Nearby Engart reports visiting Cleveland and Howling Green figures, including ex mayor McKissen, and Howling Green plans a well south of the area as a crowd gathers at Shurkey Hotel.
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Creston
Creaton
Wooster
Gas Vein Discovered in Lodi Oil Drill
Struck gas at Lodi in a oil drilling near a farmstead. A. A. Gelrgey reports a steady vein from a 40 foot well capable of running at least ten stoves, with potential value of 3500 to the farmer who uses it. Location, allocation pending, gas appears from a vein not a pocket.
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A. A. Gelrgey
Moral question frames U S sovereignty in Philippines
Ithaca ty Y Aug 22 reports Commissioner Jacob G Schurman says sovereignty over the Philippines is a moral issue not commercial or political expediency. He argues the chief aim is national honor, protection of royal Filipinos, and fulfilling world obligations, with the president determining means.
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Ithaca
Ty Y
Jacob G Schurman
Manonfa
United States
Isiafils
Sualn
Republic
Feel The Change Morrows Kidneoids Relief Reported
A Wooster reader lauds Morrows Kidneoids for kidney and urinary disorders. Mrs H W Garn describes long backache dizziness and sleeplessness improved after using the tablets. Liverlax from the same maker cured her husband’s constipation. Sold at Proctor O Hail s Drug Store, 50 cents a box for Kidneoids and 25 cents for Liverlax, mailed on receipt of price. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
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Wooster
H. W. Garn
Pittsburg Ave
Morrow
Proctor & O'Hail
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Farm for Sale Near Ohio Experiment Station
180 acre Jacos Sqamroxk farm to be sold as part of estate closure. Inquiries to JF Sehmuek Wooster Ohio.
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Jacos Sqamroxk
Ohio Experiment Station
JF. Sehmuek
Wooster
Jail Delivery Escapes Shake City Prison Wall Pipes
A daring jail delivery at the city prison occurred at 7:00 PM. Two inmates escaped through a hot air pipe, slipping through a side hole and fleeing into Dr. Karr et's yard, with Brandon last seen near a fifth ward residence. Sheriff McCoy offered a $30 reward for tips leading to recapture. Local officials vow tighter security to prevent repeats.
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J. S. McCoy
Hhis
James Sullivan
Ander
Canaan
John Brandon
Arsault
McCoy
Mongey
Island of Porto Rito Aug 22 disaster tolls rise
Report from Rome and Marseille notes that 2,500 hurricane victims buried, 100 injured, 2,000 missing. Bubonic plague cases reported in Palermo and Naples. Fragmented text mentions trusts and American corn panic, with Russia Donat Fel statements.
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Powen
Porto Rito
Rome
Palermo
Naples
Mayor Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor
In a public letter, Mayor Jones declares his bid for Ohio governor as an independent. He emphasizes a personal stand for political reform and indicates no likely additional candidates on the ticket, signaling a shift in methods of politics and government despite potential personal consequences.
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Ee ‘Oledo
Mayorie
Ohio
Jones
President McKinsey to visit Ohio and Pennsylvania
President McKinsey and party arrive in Ohio and New York state for August 22 events including a send off for the North Pennsylvania volunteers returning from the Philippines. The trip will continue via Pittsburg to East Liverpool and Canton for short visits with Colonel J M Taylor and other acquaintances.
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Ohio
Fies Rg
McKinsey
Pittsburg
Om Ag
Noth Pennsylvania
Philippines
Liverpool
J M Taylor
Canton
Fatal Dose and Public Notices From Aug 22 to Aug 24
A fragmented collection reports a fatal overdose of anti kamia given as headache powder to Mrs Eleanor Cunningham, with her death described in graphic terms. Additional items note the Daughters of Liberty annual session in Tiffin with 200 delegates, a bond filing for Ewan Ingersoll’s estate, a destructive fire at Mesner Smith House Furnishers in Buffalo, and upcoming Pennsylvania and other state political notices.
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Froledo
Eleanor Cunningham
P Lt. Cunningham
Daughters of Liberty
Tiffin
National Council of the Daughters of Liberty
W. L. Hayward
Newarks N J
National
Ingersoll
New York
Ewan Ingersoll
Robert G Ingersoll
Buffalo
H Mesnersmith
Miessersmith
Honest Honest Addliterants in Commerce ad from Wooster store
A fragmented promotional note from a Wooster outlet at Comet Public Square highlights Honest Addliterants and a claimed store variety. It promotes curiosity about spices and household goods while mentioning a Graighead company and local trade context.
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GRAIGHEAD @ co. Comet Public
Wooster
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