University notices reveal staff changes and moves
Mrs. W. E. Wenner visits Pennsylvania with her young son. New appointments include W. C. Anderson assistant principal in Lorain at 600, Miss Lillie Starr fourth grade in Wadsworth at 5250, Miss Edna Siegfried third grade in Mast Palestine at 50, A. B. Frost Warren high school science assistant at 80, C. R. Oldham Bar top at 55, Miss Mary Quigley principal on Beall avenue. George W. Jacot attends Tuscarawas institute, A. Neff elected superintendent of Angererville schools at 85 monthly, Miss Mary Donelly to Cuba after commercial studies. Dr. Whitmore new physics professor arrives with wife and child, renting Jos W. McIntire’s Beall avenue home. McIntire moves to Cincinnati to head Norwood School. Hoover cottage wired for university electric service. Drs D. J. Satterfield move from Concord NC to East Bloodhourton, resigning seminary head duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wenner
Pennsylvania
W. C. Anderson
Agsistant
I Ward
Lorain
Lillie B. Starr
Wadsworth
Edna
Siegfried
Mast Palestine
A. B Frost
Warren High School
C. R. Oldham
Bartop
Mary Quigley
Beall Avenue
Wooater
Coltombiane County
C. A. Knerzil
Nevada
Uzand
A. Neff
Aagereville
Mary Donelly
Commercial Department
Jane
Cuba
Connecticut
Whitmore
Jos W. W McIntire
McIntire
Cincinnati
Norwood School
Hoover Cottage
University
Batterfield
Scotia
Concord
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Healing and Rewards
A historical testimonial advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to cure catarrh and offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure, with directions for purchase and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J Cheney & Bold
Druggtats
Takefiall
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co From Wooster
Local transit notes list various schedule times at Public Square Cleveland and Wooster with excursion rates and agent names J O Wilson and G P A E Cramer. The fragmentary timetable refers to peak weekend service and connections to Chippewa and Mang areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co
Wooster
North
Mang
Taeller
J.O. Wilson
Cramer
Cleveland
Wooster News Roundup Across Aug Century Way
A busy Wooster update notes Nolin & Son buying a rubber tired depot wagon to replace the old American House bus, Clinton W Palmer awarding a College avenue home contract to Charles O Langell, and a new Telephone Company directory issued with a Susy picture. Sherman Brigade reunion moved to Toledo Sept 1 and 2, with Mc Laughlin’s squadron. births, injuries, and local notices, plus public works bids and fair planning for September events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Nolin & Son
Clinton W Palmer
College Avenue
Charles O Langell
A Faithful Friend Remedy Endures Since 1872
H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter, a commercial traveler for eighteen years, praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a faithful friend on every trip. He has used it for thirty five years and vouches for its speedy cure. Sold by S H Boyd & Co. dkt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. 8. Nichols
Oakland Ind
S. H. Boyd & Co
S.S
SSS
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold By Foley's Honey and Tar
A. S. Nusbaum of Satesville Indiana reports a three month suffering summer cold that interfered with work. He tried several medicines with little help before using Foley's Honey and Tar which quickly cured him and his wife reports the same success. Bixler Modern Pharmacy H. Boyd & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Nusbaum
Satesville
Indiana
Foley
Bixler Modern Pharmacy
H. Boyd & Co
Beloved Wooster Woman Mrs Cameron Dies at 62
Mrs Roybert Cameron died at her High street home after two years of poor health. Funeral from 44 High Street Sunday at 2 PM. Born in England 62 years ago, she came to America 38 years ago and leaves six sons and one daughter. She was active in Relief Corps and a member of First Presbyterian Church. A fuller obituary will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro Ybert Cameron
High Street
Avon
Cameron
Relief Corps
Wooster
England
America
First
Dr. Heron
Death announced of Mrs Nellie F Frame former resident
Former resident Mrs Nellie F Frame died of paralysis in Trempeula Wisconsin on Thursday. Her remains will be buried in Stevens Point Wisconsin. She lived here several years while her children attended the university. Surviving children are Miss Margaret a school teacher in Zanesville Rev John Frame a missionary to Persia and Murray Frame traveling on a scholarship in the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trempeula
Wis
Nellie F. Frame
Stevens Point
Margaret
Zanesville
John Frame
Persia
Murray Frame
Holy Land
Applecreek Social Notes Highlight Wooster Visitors
In Applecreek on August 21 Mrs Judge Eason of Wooster visited Mrs Smith and friends Misses Anpa and Lucretia Bott and Mrs A D Eyman at Holmesville. Mrs Lottie Frye of Cleveland vacationing with her mother Mrs Young. Locals joined an excursion to Silver Lake. Mrs John Stair and three children of Akron guests of Miss Josephine Knoble. R C Klein, recent California returnee, plans medical college. Verna Hackett Nora Eschleman Mestia Walton and Kripp of Orrville visited Clarence and Harvey Hackett. J F Astute and wife attended chautauqua at Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Eason
Wooster
Applecreek
Joesphine Knoble
R C Klein
California
Verna Hackett
Nora Eschelman
Mestia Walton
Kripp
Orrville
Clarence
Harvey Hackett
Lucretia Bott
J. 7 Moore
Beryl
Mia Moore
Marriage Licenses for Several Couples in Dalton Starling Creston
Daniel Moser and Ida M Pratt of Dalton. David A Berkey and Ida Billheim of Starling. Wm 4G Petera and Stella F Nye of Creston obtain marriage licenses in a regional filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Moser and
Ida M. Pratt
Dalton
David A Berkey
Ida Billheimer
Starling
Petera and
Stella F Nye
Creston
Purveyors hawk patent medicines in late 19th century ad
Readable fragments show Mrs Chase Smith praising King’s New Life Pills as a family laxative. Ads tout Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets for 25 cents and Kodol for stomach relief. Other remedies include ManZan Pile Remedy at 50 cents and Dr Thomas Electric Belt claims. Sold by local druggists in Racine and West Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
S. H. Boyd & Co
Fast Races on Friday at Wooster Matinee, Fair Grounds
Friday matinee by Wooster Matinee association drew a large crowd at the Fair Grounds. Races included mixed mile heats, pace half mile heats, and several trotting events with times listed for each heat and a music feature by Congress cornet band directed by Frdf.J. F. Simjoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Matinee Association
Congress Cornet
Frdf
J. F. Simjoon
Accident at Modern Woodmen picnic harms skirt contest
At the Modern Woodmen picnic on Thursday several pretty young ladies joined in a running race. One contestant stepped on her silk skirt hem causing the skirt to rip apart from waist to ground and she fell hard but sustained only minor bruises. She left the event for the rest of the festivities.
National Encampment Plans at Pythian Castle
The committee assigns the Pythian castle as headquarters for Wayne county soldiers during the encampment. Posts and old soldiers meet Wednesday Sept 2 at 8 40 a m to march in the grand parade led by Orrville’s band. Comrades meet after the parade. ladies and friends may view from the castle as 16th dist dtd 12d 120th regiments O V I and 22d Kentucky hold reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Castle
Wayne County
Orrvills Band
Dist
V. I
Kentucky
Wooster overall factory struggles to hire women workers
W A Craig of the Wooster Overall factory laments staffing troubles despite ample winter work. He notes plentiful orders and the burden of keeping traveling salesmen busy, and says they are attempting to recruit girls to work along the electric line to start in the morning and finish at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Craig
Wooster
Made Good Impression by Congress Band in Wooster Debut
The Congress band under Prof J F Simon appeared at a Wooster matinee. The veteran director praised the young group for rapid progress, noting uniformed members and the ability to play any instrument. Simon led the performance and played cymbals. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of Congress
J F. Simon
Wooster Association
Simon
Congress
Simon Slwaya
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold at Kreg i tagard er's Drug Store
Fragmentary OCR notes claim De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve had many limitations yet were sold by a drug store named Kreg i tagard er's. The text also mentions a Republican subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Kreg
I Tagarder
Ares Sr
Miss Hunt Honored As Atlanta Violin Master At Conservatory
Anna Hunt of Wooster gains faculty status at Atlante Conservatory of Music in Atlanta. Aided by studies in Germany and France, she is praised for violin virtuosity and teaching breadth including piano harmony theory and German. Opening session planned for September with notable advisory board members.
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Wooster
Anna
Hunt
Huot
Atlante Conservatory of Music
Hant
Vielin Virtuego
Gate City
South
Klindsworth Conservatory of Music
Ex College
Conservatory
Miss Hunt
Germany
France
Hans Saitt
Leipzig
Marsick and
Renny
Paris
Herr Quasdorf
Kate Eddy
Harold Bauper
Hoke South
Cleland K. Nelson
Wo. L. Peel
Cisrk Howell
East of the Constitution
Pred L. Seely
The
Georgian
Local option election campaign advances slowly
No time has been set for a local option election as town organizations form. It will be many weeks before any election. President J K Shellenberger said that petitions have not started yet and activity is just beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krieger’s
J. K. Shellenberger
Compliment Given to Former Townsman Band Leader at Races
The Congress band thanked Dr. J. Brown, a former bandsman and village resident, with a compliment during the races. Under veteran director Prof. J. F. Simon the neatly uniformed players appeared at the Nolle corner and performed a selection honoring Dr. Brown, a liberal supporter of the band and music enthusiast in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. 4. Brown
J. F. Simon
Fair Grounds
Nolle Corner
Brown
Big Picnic of Woodmen at Modell's Lake
The Modern Woodmen picnic at Modell's Lake drew 5009 attendees. Dr. William Avshined delivered the address as Wooster won an 18 to 4 ball game against a combined team. Jumbo Snyder pitched, many hitters struck out, and athletics featured numerous races and contests won by Myrtle Foucht, Paul Morgan, Gail Carl, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modell's Lake
William O Avshined
Bady
Wooster
Misa Myrtle Foucht
Braddock
Miss Kindig
Roe Anderson
Rochester
Harrold Stockman
Loudonville
Paul Morgan
Messrs. Fisher
Hines
Gail Carl
Shreve
Myrtle Fox
Miss Foucht
Bunker Hill Reunion Set for August 20 at Speck’s Grave
The third annual reunion of Bunker Hill teachers scholars and residents will be held Saturday August 20 at Speck's grave on Bunker Hill. Samuel Speck serves as president with Mrs M Gallagher as secretary and Curtis Elson as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Speck
Samuel Speck
M. Gallagher
Curtis Elson
Neuralgia Pain Relief Ad Promises Quick Headache Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal remedy for neuralgia and other pains. It claims fast five minute relief, no after effects, and notes testimonials from Fred R Swingley of Atkinson Nebraska. Pills are sold by druggists with a money back guarantee and 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Fred R. Swingley
Nat. Bank
Atkinson
Neb
Giles
Iles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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C.wayer
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Pennay Hart
Cen
Telephone Company
Susy
Landes Agency
Wilmot Snyder
Weat Larwill Street
J. Stauffer
Plain Township
Stauffer
Sherman Brigade
Shelby
McLaughlins
Toledo
Albert Clbance
Wigbe Township
Wooster Lodge
Ortville
Pyamblins
Frank Smith
Red Haw
Aters
United States
Mexico
West Salon
William Priest
Learman
Weoeter
Ekant South Street
Lattasburg
Long
Blackleyvilla
Ohio
Raf Coriety
Vrrestle
Woods
Mt. Clemena
Coristy
Michigan
Board of Public Service
Acit
Lrarce
Nold Avenue
van Nest
Landers Brothers
Pittsburg Avenue
South Street
Esawer
Henry Heyl
Mansfield
120Th
J. Ebright
Wayne County Agricultural Society
W. Q Beebe
Beebe
Robert .Cameron
Krieger
Thomas
Wbigax
Ztiid Irk Nias Bought
Matinee Association
Madge L . Bm
Everett Stone
Marie Dodd
Hugh Ports
Pace
Bobby ‘Plarce
A G. Earl Strock
Major McKinley
Blk
Randolp Wise
Joe Dillard
W. J. Miller
Nimrod
Wm. Armstrong
Jay Earl
Don B
Chas. Porte
Daly V
Ed van Niman
Billy J
Billy Bucher
Tow Brinckerboof
Hive
Bobby Pierce
Karl White
Trot K
M Kauffman
Mamie K
Floyd Snyder
Sweet Marie
Brm
John Bruce
National
Hood
Subscritte
Repu
Bonors
Anna FE. Hunt
S.S. S
H. Boyd Q Co
Kilmer
Bright
Lahr
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Chichester
Ienggiai
Oseph C. Fritz
Attorey-atlaw
Oss W. Funce
Court House
Harding & Co
Kean
McClarran
Rorekee the Lion Block
Liberty Street
Bilegal
Ty Tiectione
Newaire
Attorney-at- la Office
Public Square
Um Ecarran Ines
Rm OF Noyh A
Joun
M’clarran Harlesc Jones
Dlaw
Tayiqe
R.C. Taylor
Oster
Hiram Beawartz
G. E. Corner Public Square
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Hart
EY Ear
Foo
Beall Aves
Bowmas
New York Eye and Ear Institute
T Homase A. Elder, B.S. A
M. D
Laubach Boyd's Drug Store
H. A. Waite
Kerr Street
East Presbyterian Church
Star Phone
Novotyr
Burdette S. Bontrager
Fredericksburg
H.f.grows
Undertaker
Beresford
Nord Ave
Dr. Platt
Noor
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