Thanksgiving Prayer and God’s Gifts in Early America
A fragment from a family journal recounts a Thanksgiving service led by a Lutheran Presbyterian pastor. The text reflects gratitude for God’s rain and harvest, the land’s blessing, and the aim to spread knowledge of salvation. It cites Abraham, Jeru salem, and Henry George’s idea of land as a gift, urging use of gifts to advocate Christ’s message worldwide.
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Thes Lutheran
Odp
Anto
Abraham
Cavaan
Exrin
Jonathap Edwarda
Tha Kuwladge
Orie
Henry George
Christ
Wedding Surprise Shocks Ashland as Vanesdall Marries Gethnet
Ashland Gazette reports a secret wedding between Carson Vanesdall and Miss Zida A Gethnet. Rev C A Mintienourg performed the ceremony at the groom's home with close friends present. The couple then hosted a grand dinner at Clark Vanesdall's West Main Street home before moving to Ashland to begin their married life.
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Ashland Gazette
Carson Vanesdall
A. Gethnet
Creston
Heart
C A Mintienourg
Kev
Plattenburg
Clark Vanesdal
West
Mainetree
Carson
Ana
Varsadult
Breazee
Enthusiasm at conventive meeting over temperance theme
Delegates discussed batter milk substitutes and the temperance question. Mrs McKinley’s reading drew great interest as John D Rockefeller’s gift funded a dairy project. A cow show and butter samples impressed, with resolutions urging progress in milk and butter themes and a humorous dairy-tinged finale.
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Otten
Bea Conventive
McKinley
Etter
John Cockefeller
Carolin Woodbine Ward
Betsy Ann Bedett
Mas Walu
Uetta
Merry Whinford
Mary
Arpz
Jena Wanet
der Grace Varnerius Ovster
Bessie Baumgardner
Lotta Hof
Provoine
Pat Laura Petty
Ervey
Aon
Bedett
Grace Taylor
Sereida
Voreroa
Pepperarrte Cutten Ketay
Butterpole
Grace W
Bittipr Toysfa Wendemer
Surhemath Liewernt
Templeton Birdw
U'petart Etta
Rabobs Mooudty
Daisy Endis Ba Eda
Simao E Buntes
Malnda Kigue
Nioa MeNama Susana
Maud Pinkes
Prompt Pay Offer in Late 19th Century Newspaper
The text outlines a renewal incentive offering subscribers three extra months for paying arrears, with limits and dates. It also references broader editorial notes, indicating a push for prompt payments and a glimpse of political reporting on Cuba and Spain, including leaders and policies during the era.
Shaker Digestive Cordial Promoted by Mt Lebanon Community
The Shakers of Mt Lebanon promote Shaker Digestive Cordial as a simple honest curative medicine. It claims to aid digestion by invigorating stomach glands and supplying digestive juice. The formula is printed on every bottle and it is sold by druggists for 10 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
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Mt. Lebanon
Alwaye
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad from Chicago
Bold patent cure pitch promises to quit tobacco quickly and permanently. Claims include dramatic health gains, weight loss, and renewed vigor. Offers booklet and free sample by mail, urging readers to contact a Chicago address for the guarantee and purchase through a druggist.
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Ad. Terling Ramedy
Chicago
Painkiller claims scar-free burn relief with cure
A historic ad promises a painkiller that instantly relieves pain and heals severe burns without scarring. It asserts the remedy removes the cause of the oIbates and restores the afflicted portions to health. Price 25 cents. Lauvach & Boyd's, druggists. dw age: pete
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Lauvach &Boyd’s
Dragglata
Pete
Sheriff Sells Chester Farm and Township Lands at Auction
The Samuel Craven farm of 133 acres in Chester township was sold at administrator's sale Saturday noon to Wim Reichard for 4080. Sheriff Garver sold 50 acres in Congress township from Mary Plymerser to Abarias Ewing for 1100, appraised at 31600.
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Samuel Craven
Chester Township
Wim, Reichard
Garver
Chas
Ewing Va
Mary Plymerser
Congress Township
Abarias Ewing
Great Triumph Otto Cure for Lung and Throat Diseases
Irresistible claim of instant relief and a permanent cure through Otto's Cure for lung and throat ailments. Promotes free sample bottles and large bottles priced at 50c and 2dc. Lists numerous Wayne County agents and local distributors across towns.
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Otto
W.A Wilson
Wayne County
W. A. Campbell
Congress
W. Bowers
Golden Corners
J. 3.Wickes
J. Pronder, & Co
Marshallville
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed By Farmer City Reader
A letter from a Farmer City, TL resident praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an excellent medicine. The writer notes it helped the whole family and even the baby, claiming it relieved symptoms and can be taken freely. The misspelled text suggests strong confidence in the remedy.
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Farmer City
Caldwell
Wooster Triumphs In Rainy Thanksgiving Football Clash
Wooster defeated Millersburg in a drenching rain as backs Thorne Pollis Snyder and Leyda starred. Highlights included a long touchdown run by an intruder and stout line play from Millerburg’s Shand Maize Naftzger and Alcock despite injuries.
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Wooster
Snyder
Ron Ollig
Heavel
Curry
Follis
Tao
Mellersburg
Miller
Settling Estates and Probate Hearings Summary
A probate docket lists multiple actions including sale of private property under order granted, guardianships and executors filing partial and final accounts, and hearings set for January 7 and January 12. Names include McClarran, Hatonda, Adams, Opplioger, Moore, Carroll, Keiby, Johnwon, Harricon, King, Hatteld, Enrich, and Litier among others.
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John C. McClarran
Jono W. Willford
Agsignes
B. P
Fanny Wilford
John C. Hatonda
Wells
Isaac Wails
Samuel Morr
Jobn Ss. Adams
John Lughindahl
Frederick
Liliat
J. Uo Laighteay
Jacob H Carroll
George Moore
Jaco Barnard
Joan Packtas
Jan Zearaint Keiby
Geo. Kelbie
Isac Tohnwon
Wr. Harricon
Urder
Urich Stainer
Laden King
Ted Fourt
Jarz Joe Hatteld
Ephraim Harteld
Sim
Geo P. Enrich
Leas Litier
Bor
Lute of Champagne Opera Closes After Widespread Ills
Amusement news notes the closing of The Lute of Champagne due to financial strain and illness. The piece highlights Mad-melin de Sonza, a renowned performer, praised for beauty and stage presence. Her success and influence are celebrated as she dazzled audiences and earned broad press recognition as a true teacher to perfection in women.
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Melin de Sonza
Grace
Dee
Washington
Oda Souza
Lecture on plant disease at state horticultural meeting
Prof M B Waite of the Agricultural Department Division of Vegetable Pathology Washington DC will deliver a lecture at the State Horticultural meeting to be held at the Experiment Station on Wednesday afternoon. The lecture will cover plant disease with lantern illustrations and is a special treat for those interested in cultivation of plants.
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Sy.veater Scovel
Cuca
Blanco
Reco
Madrid
Cat
Spain
Weyler
Thoreau
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Sagasta
Moret
West Indies
Margall
Yules
M.B Waite
Agriculural Department
Division of
Vegetiale Pathoogy
Washington, DC
State Horticultural Me
Renamed Susser House Opens for Thanksgiving Day
The Eastern rouge w39 opens to the public for Thanksgiving Day offering a varied menu. Dishes include baked white fish oysters, beef ring, roast turkey with cranberry sauce, celery, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, green apple pie, pumpkin pie, assorted cake, whipped cream desserts, and fruit selections.
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Susser House
Moisser
Cravga
Tus House
Montana
New York
Juasa
Ted
Coffer Roman
Chippewa Township Parents Challenge School Attendance Rule
Unclear village dispute over compulsory education prompts parents to petition Wayne County probate court after Chippewa board of education requires children to attend local school. Distance exemptions cited for homes over 13 miles, with legal action planned to resolve tuition and attendance rights.
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Akrop
Chippewa Township
Fie Chippewa
Board of Education
Thoga
Jease Lance
Wayne c. Ty
Pricing strategy and consumer choice in medicine ads
An editorial asks why better articles fetch no higher price, answering that public preference hinges on perceived reliability. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, long marketed product that endures fashion and trial, unlike novelty options. Sold by Laabach & Byrd at the square. remains a proven cure in coughs colds and root issues.
Can a Snake Climb Stairs The World asks readers
A Cleveland World item asks if a snake can climb stairs after a tale from Dalton Ohio. Miss Alma McDowell found old papers in a room, prompting questions about the snake’s ascent and how it reached the papers. The World offers a year’s free subscription for correct answers from country readers.
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Dalton
Alma McDowell
Dilton
St Jeast
Cleveland World
Dr Hand's Colic Care Endorsed By Parent
Larrox O March 12 1896 writes of a two month old baby with severe wind colic. After trying many remedies the parent reports relief using Dr Hand's Colic Cure. The ad claims the medicine as the best colic remedy available and lists Dr Hand's remedies at all druggists priced 25 cents.
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Larrox
Dr. Hand
Dickman Recommends Wright's Celery Capsules
Theodore Dickman of New Bremen PB recommends Wright's Celery Capsules as a health aid.
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Theodore Dickman
New Bremen
Wright
Injury reports from city fight and Creston incident
Newspaper notes a city incident at a Congress hop joint where William Carl allegedly struck Gus Johnson causing a skull fracture, Johnson’s condition described as serious but not life threatening. A separate Creston report alleges a brawl between Frank Campbell and Hoss over whiskey that left Jos Hart overspouel dead from injuries.
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Murday
Carl
Congress
Gus Johnson
Johnson
Creston
Frank Campbell
Burbank
Hoss
Seville
Jos Hart
Wooster High School Social and Phonograph Talk
The Nentor class held its first social of the year at Will Miller’s home on North Market Street with most members and teachers present. The program featured vocal solos, recitations, piano and German pieces, followed by refreshments. Earlier, Superintendent E J Shives gave an entertaining talk on the Alison phonograph, describing its construction and life of its inventor, with selections by Miss Webner and others.
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Nentor
Will Miller
North Market Street
Godaltume
Cises
Supr. Haapaert
Susie Meeks
Clomian Quartette
Kieter
Mary Haupert
Frof. E J. Bhives
Sanctuary Schools
Supt Shives
Aisa Webrer
Sarg
Sru
Pcocgraph
Chalk Talk at the Travelers' Club on picture signs to the alphabet
November meeting at Dr. Warren's featured Mrs. E UC amidb presenting a Chalk Talk on the evolution of writing from picture signs. Speakers discussed ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the role of priests in education, and the idea that language unlocks humanity, with demonstrations and notes on archaeology and archaeology-related topics. The program concluded with notes on military needs and a local ad for remedies and laxatives.
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Travelers’ Club
Méu
Mre Welker
Imalitautions
Firat Juges
Phaleigns
Sstron
Mere
Sendar
Bern
Thoth
Tennessee
Lucy Warre
Rosa Faock
Nile
Memnon
Ioan
Onihabura
Deep well drilling and salt works planned for Rittman
Nov 27 report from Doylestown indicates a company formed to drill a deep well at Rittman Wayne County Ohio and build large salt works. The project aims to be the region’s biggest salt industry, likely boosting local business and property values while adding a major new employer. Northern Ohio already hosts salt factories in Wadsworth Akron Cleveland and elsewhere, with a deep salt-bearing water layer expected beneath the area.
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Tak Woostee
Doylestown
Rittman
Wayne County
Ohio
United States
Corper Ints
Ourinformant
Miton
Wadsworth
Akron
Union Salt Co
Cleveland
Newburg
Lake Front
Barberton
New Vortage
Prominent Wayne County deaths and property deeds listed
Wayne County records report the death of William H Flattery proprietor of Oak Ridge nursery in Bloomington at 38, with funeral in Wooster. Curtis J Brenneman died in Bloomington after years with lung disease, aged 30. Several deeds and administrator actions are recorded including quit claim, warranty, and guardian deeds involving multiple townships and sums, plus a note on Mrs Kr Poeman’s nervous condition.
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William
Flattery
Oak Ridge Nursery
Bloomington
State Hospital
Toledo
Lucas Flattery
Wooster
College Avenue
Wooster Cumetery
Curtis J. Brenneman
Congress Township
Siater
Milton Reid
Burbank
Weanenday
United Brethren Church
Mre Kr Poeman
John Lanl
Mary A Whitman
Noda
Doylestown
Ema
Rm Strong
Reuben
Franklin
East Union Townships
Charlies J’ Smith
Joseph Ho Rneggies
Willis McEwen
Epton
Samue Aggaritos
Warractydeea
Gaar, Scott & Co
Jenos
Bexler
Warra
Lila F Suommre
Canaan
Canaan Townestip
Yoder
Janeor Reeth
Greene Owoehip
Saul
Heorters Forrer
Emma
Forer
Heter Taecnantz
Aches
Sugarcreek Township
Michael W Horst
Smuel Keatty
Bartup City
Wooster church events mark farewell and hires
The Wooster area reports several church notices and personnel changes. Rev M. Grable of Sam Christian Guaren declines a New York call while Rev Woodard plans a farewell sermon and temperance address. The Doylestown Presbyterian Church hosts a Thanksgiving event and the new Jeromeville railroad line brings growing business receipts.
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Wooster
Woo
T. le Pressert Wielard
Tate Geo. Seal
Caine Rev M
le Searburangs New of
Kalbuck
VIS Ag Tog Fartet Applecreek Pat Inblowery
Doylestown
M F
Lec Ea
Mya Woodard
M's
Lds Thames
Woodard
Sear
Breve News
Grain O A Coffee Substitute In Stores Now
A new preparation named Grain O, described as a coffee substitute, has been placed in grocery stores. Marketed as suitable for sensitive stomachs, it is claimed to ease distress and provide a gentle option for both adults and children.
Wooster Lodge Officers Elected and Local Masonic Changes
Wooster Lodge No 42 and Bucyrus Masons announce officer elections and new rooms. Clyde Mowery Plasterer and local members named. Aghland Masonic lodge reports degree banquets and a banquet for 200. Bucyrus Masons move into a three story building with a new lodge room on the south west corner. Travel disrupted on West Howson street due to street conditions.
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Lowdru
A. M
F. & A M Lodge
Aghland
Kaley
Bucyraa
Misir
Masonic Fraternity
T& Bopit
Bucyrus Masons
Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Cure From 60 Cents
An advertisement touts Stuan’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect digestive aid safe for sensitive mouths. It claims rapid relief from indigestion and stomach trouble, noting a cure for dyspepsia and sour stomach with a price of 60 cents, available from Marre vail Ryigh A 429 13 w28 in Michigan.
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Stuart
Michigan
Marre Vail
Ryigh
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