Weather and local notes from Wooster area county pages
Long, fragmentary clipping reports weather conditions, school board questions, inmate care at the children s home, political candidacy rumors, exam notices, local business updates, crime wrap ins, social events and scattered personal notices from Wooster and Holmes County in 1897. Names include Frank Taggart Capt J B Taylor and Judge S Dowell with various local officials and residents.
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Wermers
Ure
Pott
Eaat
Board of Godaty
Ufon
East Liberty Street
Jhoy
Waynes County Children’s Homie
Dowell
Bushnell
Frank Taggart
J. B. Taylor
Republican
Hpaper
The
Wooster Club Service Commission
Adams
Lealie Lawrence
Danial Derr
Ward A. Wilford
Ster- Mag
John W. Miller
Wobster
Buy a Pair of Shoes on a Tight Budget
A terse query asks for inexpensive footwear options. It seeks affordable shoe picks and quick tips for finding deals without sacrificing quality.
Selection of judge for Union Pleas Court third subdistrict
The Public and the Court Commission begin with Governor Bushnell selecting Mr. Frank Taggart of Wooster to fill the vacant Union Pleas Court subdistrict seat in the Sixth Judicial District. The decision ends the contest between Taggart and J B Taylor, both Michigan law graduates and Wayne County natives, with strong county and circuit-wide support for both. Taggart’s appointment promises docket clearance and steady public service. The official commission letter from Gov. Bushnell congratulates Taggart and notes the appointment by executive order and state finance details.
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Bashnall
Ssor
E. É. Dowell
Umon Pleas Court
Frank Taggart
Mr. Taggart
J. B. Taylor
Iba
Thesday
Daily
Dople
Toyn
P Law Department
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Wayne County
Taggart
University of Wooster
Capt. Taylor
Milipervica
Fifth Circuit
Adams
Joe Kibler
Col. Kibler
Publia Service
Livan
Oxigs Taggart
Ollows
Mopfic
Governo
ColoMbia
Ohio
Wooster
Dave
Bushnell
Tate
Secretary of State
Bushvell
Pry
TegeMartas
Local Holiday Gift Selection Arrives at Landis
Landis offers a choice selection of couches fancy parlor stands cabinets tabourets dressing tables iron beds enameled dressers and stands. Any of these articles would be acceptable as a holiday gift.
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Landis
Wife Seeks Divorce After Alleged Neglect and Infidelity
Minnie Kilgore of Dalton files for legal separation and divorce from her husband on grounds of neglect and incompatibility. She cites failure to provide for family, absence on Sabbath for a dance, association with women of questionable reputation, and returning a daughter home. requests restoration of maiden name, child custody, and alimony. Adair & Adair represent the plaintiff.
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Stilli
Mia
Minnie Kilgore
Dalton
Andyhas
Barberton
Adair
Divorce suit filed over alleged neglect and insanity claims
Joseph B. Douglass petitions for divorce from Abigail Douglass, alleging gross neglect since their 1860 marriage in Orleans Ohio and claiming she has been absent and faulted in her duties. He cites removal attempts in 1880 to appoint a guardian and alleges ongoing quarrels, while detailing prior alimony questions and seeking the divorce and related relief.
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Joseph B. Douglass
Adair & Adair
Abigal Douglass
Thare
Champaign County
Abe
Inspection and Basketball by Co D at City Armory
About 400 people attended an official inspection of Co. D 8th O N G at the East North Street Armory. Frank Horn won the first prize, George Limb second, and a company badge and a small cash prize were awarded. A basketball game between regular company players and civilian members followed, ending 6 to 2 in favor of the regulars.
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Eeean Eckinpad
Gerlach
Fosters Case
Canton
8Th Infutry O. N. U
McKintey’ Instigaration
Gstain
B. Critchfield
S| M Schwartz
M. Robnson
Shreve
Herman L. Kuhns
Ise Eratica
John D. Kauffman
Log Ohart
McKinley
King
Piazza
Major McKinley
Capt. Helstan
Major McKibley
Tura
George R. Gyger
A.A Bartlett
C. V. Hard
O.N.G
East North Street
A. H. Ppeckinpaugh
Inspecticon
Thor
Srebisidii Ca
Frank Horn
George Limb
Apdal
Wooster Company
United States Army
Co. H. of
8Th
Alliance
Hering of Sausdge and Pepper in Berry Trade
A fragmentary note mentions cheap pepper and berry trade issues. It references Craig and the phrase many a good mat being spoiled by tasted pepper, with a context of sailing ground heads. The text is garbled and lacks clear factual details or identifiable entities.
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Craig
Wooster Mill Delivers 2000 Cords of Stave Bolts
Two thousand cords of stave bolts are delivered to the Wooster Raw Mill. For more information, inquiries are directed to the mill.
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Wooster
Death of 11 year old from lockjaw after stick injury
Fritz Graber of Smithville, age 11, died after being struck with a stick a few days earlier, with the fatal outcome attributed to lockjaw. The incident is being investigated as a medical emergency turned fatality. Local authorities note the boy's death follows severe injury and infection.
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Fritz Graber
Smithville
Parts to Be Taken By Both in Township Institute
Franklin township teachers institute meets Moorland on Saturday December 19 at 1 p m. Papers read on Heading Language Township Superintendent Education Public Schools followed by discussions by local leaders. Choirs, songs, and two student essays provide program.
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Township Institute
Franklin Township
H. H Fiengey
Haupert
Wooster
Chas, Lautenschlager
H. H. Gelrgey
Moorland
Dunham
Large Wooster matriarch dies after long illness
Mrs Eden D Miller 64 years 9 months 18 days widow of John D Miller former chief of Wooster fire department died at home No 22 Beale avenue after months with stomach trouble. Born in Bedford county Pa she came to Wayte county at age five and lived most of her life in Wooster. Survived by many children including Harry D Miller Joliet Illinois Loren D Miller Crestline Emma Lounsberry Toledo Edward D Miller Cleveland and several daughters and Abner Miller plus Clara Dora Blanche Frank Miller of Wooster. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday from residence conducted by Rev E M Beck. member of Reformed church.
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Alem
Sara Abrat
Frankfort
F.barrett
Bealvavenues
Bmyser
Vin
Cojambug
James Snyder
Adella-Guyot
Béebe
Columbus
Geo. Plamer, Jr
Beaver Falls
Marcia Hays
Wooster
Washington, D. C
Harrisburg
John Coffey
Robert Coffey
Millersburg
J. Coffy & Son
Methodist Episcopal Church
Order of Chosen Friends
Ad. Ellsperman
U.S. Express
Eden D. Miller
John D. Miller
Fire Department
Beale Avenue
Miller
Jordan
Bedford County
Psa
Wayte County
Harry D. Miller
Jolliet
Loren D. Miller
Crestline
Emma Lounsberry
Toledo
Hdward D. Miller
Cleveland
J. H. Wilhelm
the Reformed Church
E. M. Beck
Gospel meeting in Logan block emphasizes Bread of Life
The Logan block Friday night gospel meeting featured Rev. Dr. T. K. Davis expounding Exodus manna and John’s Bread of Life. He urged Old Testament familiarity to illuminate the New Testament and spoke on spiritual life through church union and faithful feeding. Mr. WZ led music with a choir and the service drew attendees.
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Logan Block
T. K.davis
Manna
Spiritua
Mrk. WZ
University
Croved
Bansant
Msee
Thursday Club Delves Into Witchcraft in 17th Century
The December meeting at Mrs. R. M. Bowman's home featured Jacqueth readings and a discussion on witchcraft’s history. The program covered European and American persecutions, hypnotism, mesmeric ideas, and diary excerpts from Pepys Evelyn and Stopford Brooke, highlighting the era’s gossip and historical color.
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R. M. Bowman
Jacqueth
Europe
America
L’epya
Tler
Pepys
Evelyn
Stopford Brooke
Puy
I Deny Authorship Letter to Wayne County Democrat
A resident labeled H. Youna denies being the author of a published article in the Wayne County Democrat about the repair of the bottom road. The writer insists the editor will correct the statement and asks for acknowledgment of the denial.
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Wayne County Democrat
H. Youna
College Hill Hints and Happenings
Saturday's Daily Seven members of Tan Chapter of Theta No Epsilon held a banquet at the Yoder last evening. Several local ladies gained new Greek affiliations. Prof. Leyenberger and wife of Brookfield MO will visit Wooster during vacation. Emma Newell, daughter of Rev H R Newell, returns from Moody Rite Institute where her brother W B Newwell teaches. An Oriental Bazaar drew 200 at Westminster Home with costumes and mission crafts on display. A lynching near Richmond ends with a killer from Tipton penitentiary.
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He Wooster
Mise Ida Hough
W. B. Bryson
Troutman Farm
Postmaster March
Cantary Club
F. M. Webster
North Lever Street
Laseway
S.J. Kirkwood
Connell
Schonnte
Fourth Ward
Ansignee
Creston Journal
Schmutz
Creston
Schmotz
Roberr
Jacob Heffelfinger
Robert
Major
John Meier
Meier
John Hershey
Applecresk
Hershey
Meter
Holmes
Wayne
Coshocton
Tuscarawas
Millersburg
Sosie Hammer
Barthday
Tan
Theta No Epsilon Fraternity
Yoder
Woolfred Alxtell
Gertrude Volrath
Clara Jeessej
Calerie Chamberlain
Mary Jense
Kappa Ispra Gammajgirla
H C. Leyenberger
Brookfield
Wooster
H.R. Newellts
Emma
Moody Rite Institute
W. B. Newwell
Westminster
Mission
Sam
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H.B. “Eyenberger
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Holmes County
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Mra
Alicea Koble
John Koble
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Kittmah
Ate K. Foltz
Woos : Home
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Jackley Corps
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J. S. Ross
Frank
Chicago
Emma Lounaberry
Edward D. Miller
Clveland
John D. Muller
Harry Seavel
New York
Rand, McNally & Co
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Lendis & Bebmacs
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William Annat
Schurmgaher
Father Eben
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Sarah Fee
Annie
Grover
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Mae Ally
Chamberlain
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Hueneme
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Tucha Apple
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Democratic Party
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Jewelagani Optician
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Square
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Lockjaw
Harding & Co
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Craighead
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Orrville
Bas Baa
Haffey
Cedar Valley
College Hill
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Hichmond
Tipton
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Unio
Kansas City
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Re Ming al Aioe
Chidiel
Faye
Les
Ely-Brothers
Warren
New York City
United States
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Albion, Mich
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Wayne County National Bank
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National Star
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Prince’ Bert
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