Santa Claus Mail From Young Wishful Shoppers
A crowded page of Christmas wish lists from children of Canton, each letter addressed to Santa Claus outlines gifts desired this year. Requests include drums, dolls, toy trains, wagons, books, and clothing, with some notes of good behavior and family affection. Speeches mention siblings, pets, and a few endorsements for health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Charles Annat
Berio
Ethel Young
Nellie Allen
Roy Gad & Valr
Papa
Harry Insel
Vine Street
Santa Claus Flease
Helen Sminer
N. Market St
Ayo
Mildred
Marama
East Larwill Street
Miriam Bechtel
P. S
Leah
Ruth
Santa
Chester Biscaw
Tam
Goodby
Beth Wir
Prescribed by Her Physician Pepsin Syrup Co Letter
A 1900 letter from Mrs. J. Morgan praises Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup as a miracle for indigestion. She credits Dr. A J Lieurance of Neosha Falls Kansas and urges friends to try it, calling it a remarkable laxative and stomach remedy. Laubach & Boyd publish the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosha Falls
Kan
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
A J. Lieurance
Caldwell
To Stop a Cold With Foley’s Honey and Tar
An ad copy urges taking Foley's Honey and Tar to halt a cold after exposure or at onset. It promotes free samples and claims of quick effectiveness. Also mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with testimonials and a promotional note to write for information and visit Laubach & Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Caldwell
Laubach & Boyd
Adjudged Insane. Carse Ordered Committed to Massillon Hospital
Probate Judge R L Adair ruled Edward Carse dangerously insane after a crowded hearing. Prosecutor Weygandt led the state case with A S McClure for Carse. Testimony linked Carse to last Saturday night’s fire, viewed as circumstantial but fairly conclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Adair
Edward Carse
Massillon Hospital
Weygandt
A. S McClure
Carse
Jury verdicts and ongoing trials in county court
The jury in McClure & Co. vs Lehr and Kinney found for the plaintiff and was released after late deliberations. Other cases heard include J B Taylor vs Jacob Weygandt to recover 175 for attorney fees, Howard McFadden vs East Union Fire Insurance for 3450, and the State of Ohio vs Alfred J Thomas for perjury set for Dec 11. The McFadden jury could not agree despite further instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure & Co
Lehr and Kinney
J. B. Taylor
Jacob I. Weygandt
Taylor & Taylor
Fec Hensel
A’ Aya
Howard McFadden
Congress Township
East Union Fire Insurance Association
J O. Fritz
Mahson Roach
State of Ohio
Alfred J. Thomas
McFadden
The
Eason
Probate Court Actions Report from Local Estate Proceedings
In probate court many estate cases and guardianships are listed. Various administrators and guardians filed accounts and petitions, hearings set for January 3 and December 13, with bonds posted and executor appointments made. Notable items include John Ely bond listed, Aquila Wiley named executor of Thomas Keeney, Rebecca Kurtz electing to take under her husband’s will, and John Blosser deemed an imbecile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasterer
D. Adams
John Butler
Andrew Butler
Robert Frake
Aquila Wiley
Thomas Keeney
John Ely
Bussell
C.S. Ebey
John Eby
Eby
Ephraim Zeigler
Samuel Zeigler
Rebecca Kurtz
John Y. Kurtz
Harvey S. Baker
Elizabeth Lewis
W. A. Craig
Stephen Brown, Jr
A.D. Metz
Catharine _Keeney
F.G. McCauley
B. M. McCauley
George Lee
Charles
John “Blosser
Paint Township
Christian Bloss- Harveys
Palor
Dee Peslee
Abner
Ott
Guardian
Sawars Samuel Baaieperee
Knights and Ladies of Security Elect Wooster Officers
At Wooster Council No 42 Knights and Ladies of Security meeting Jesse Warner chosen president to fill vacancy from Dr J A Gaon death. Officers elected include Sonor Cone, J A Garrett, E L We Nebriel Caerto, A Marchand, Jo A Robison, Gust Hunsicker, Henry Winey, and W L Long. Also notes on Woodmen, Knights of Pythias, and other lodges with new officers and membership counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Sfiurity
Wooster Council No 42S
Keights
Ladies of Security
Jesse Warner
J. A. Gaon
Gann
Bits
SPSS
Wooster Camp
Bodern Wood
Nigbt
Sonor Cone E Sabres
J A Garrett
Nebriel Caerto
Marchand
Jo A Robison
Gust Hunsicker
Henry Winey
W. L Long
Rising Star Lodge
Knights of Pythias
C C
Albert Lucas
Benton G. Hay
V. P. Moses
Daniel Funck
RK. B. Snyder
M. of
John Stevens Jr
Harry Moses
I. G
Frank Herman
J. G
Reahk
Jay J. Keister
Woodmen OF the World
Woodman of the World
J W. Faust
Geo Meffan
F. L. Reams
E. O Powers
R. B. Bucher
G. W. Spangler
Forbes Alcock
Ohio State
M. D Roche
Cleveland
Visto
University Notes From Toledo This Week
The new university catalogues printed in Toledo look neat. An engine room addition is underway on campus. Howard P. Yeager, formerly a student, runs a Toledo telephone exchange earning 31.200. Cr Weld of the Toledo manual training school enjoys his position. Chapel tower final work delayed awaiting stone. Inside work progresses. A Chinese company from California, led by Mr. Brewer, will stage an entertainment at Kauke chapel Thursday evening. Rew and Mrs C N Lyon depart for China on mission work. James Murray will holiday in Cleveland with his brother Will of the art school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Howard P. Yeager
Tolédo
Cr. Weld
Toledo Manual Training School
Kauke Chapel
California
Mr. Brewer
Exnacern
Rew
China
James Murray
Cleveland
Will
Cleveland Art School
Obituary notes from Dalton and surrounding areas
Obituary notices report Henry Heughton aged 50 of Dalton died after a long illness with military pension details. Mrs. David Lehman aged 61 died at home near Mundosnburg with funeral held Wednesday. Donald VP McKinley former University student died in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving from pneumonia. Mrs. Hettie White Anna of Davisonstown noted for wartime service and hospital stay. Mrs. Kline widow of Peter Kline died age 74 with son Ross Kline surviving. Mrs. Louisa Ishar Fasi died at 41 with two sons Carl and Clarence and parents, funeral set for 1:30 pm Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heughton
Dalton
Loco
David Lehman
Daniel Lehmap
Mundsonburg
Donald VP
McKinley
Fittsburg
Hettie"Itite
Anna
Daviestown
Siles Pest
Kline
Peter Kline
Ross Kline
Wadsworth
Louisa Ishar Fasi
Pittsburg Avenue
Peter Graber
Paiot
Carl
Clarence
Fast Running on Fort Wayne Line Shows Stunts
An E-2 passenger engine fleet on the Fort Wayne road frequently reaches stunt speeds. A special eastbound train hauled by a locomotive reported 77 miles per hour between Chit cif and Upper Sandusks, with officials observing the rapid pace and visits from superintendents.
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Fort Wayne
Geneva
Western
Borner
Notrip
eCpsine
Gostoy Forest
Chitcif
Upper
Sandusks
Reformed Church Gospel Meetings Draw Large Attendance
The tire week of Gospel meetings at the Reformed church has drawn great good and strong interest. Mr Alspach, among Akron's best preachers, speaks to a congregation around a thousand with a Sunday school of about eleven hundred. Meetings continue through this week with services each day.
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Reformed Church
Alspach
Akron
Ministers Unite. Magic Results From Burning Itching Skin
Doctors report Dr A. W. Chase's Ointment brings relief for burning itching and bleeding skin conditions. The remedy is praised by clergy and medical professionals for its effective treatment in reported cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Chase
W ON. Edwards
Trinity Place
Buffalo
N. Y
J. M van Natter
Albion
Wis
Rail tour notes midweek changes in B and O division
A Wednesday afternoon B and O special train with an engine and two cars carried officials on an inspection tour past Wooster ranch. The party included David Lee Zanesville division engineer Maintenance John A Spielman Garrett Ind Chas Vadakan Newark division engineer G W Spencer Chaago Junction superintendent and others. The trip announced forthcoming changes notably the removal of J A Spielp to head a new division with likely Chicago headquarters and Chas Vadakan to lead the trans Ohio division. Other changes were mentioned.
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Wooster Ranch
David Lee
Zanesville
John A. Spielman
Garrett, Ind
Chas. Vadakan
Newark
G W. Spencer
Chaago Junction
Aod
J A. Speilp
Chicago
Chas Vadakan
trans-Ohio
Arcanes on Tau Emerges in Local Market Irregularities
A fragmentary note from local records points to Arcanes on Tau and a dispute over equipment and trade terms. Names and places are garbled, but the fragment suggests a legal or municipal inquiry into vehicle or tire supply irregularities and potential vendor disputes.
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Santa Claus Mail
Saint Nick
Mercghan
Ora Swartz
Mr. Weinkler
Fire Department
Mamma
George
Freddie Jacobs
Oscar Hunsicker
Arthur Hunsicker
Santa Clause
George Young
Lenn Wieser
Ioeseshoe Bend
Ralph Figert
Brother Wallace
Eunice Marie Leichty
Harry Ackerman
Charlie Weber
North
Grant Street
Sants Claus
Henry Ackerman
South Bever Street
Sante Claus
Marie Horn
East North Street
Woaster
East North St
Wooster
Sante
Grace B. Dedr
Wallace
Wallace Adams
N Market
Santa’s
Verna Thompson
Somenfo
Carrie E
RICE
Bowman St
Ross Eckert
East
Larwil-St
John Blag
Thomas Baldwin
Beall Avenue
Nold Avenue
Grace Wise
Croup
R. Gray
Amenia
Doghess County
Chamberlain
Hanbach & Boyds Mark
Chas. Replogle
Atwater
Mabel Russell
William Howard
Harry
Joan Sherman Russell
Nuta
Edith
Bealle Avenue
Paul and
Mpih
Deeds Canton
Don Rogers
H. Robinson
Hillsborough
Bucklen
Lauvach
Boyd
New York‘Tribune
Sinn Hag
Syeat
Republican
Terbune
Erate Cigex
Common Pleas Court
Probate Court
Robert L. Adair
Tiistoal
Knights OF
Pythias
Melvin Germll
James Correll
Hershberger
Albert Berger
Atex
Spaid
University -Ffems
F.C DeWarr & Co
Gold Dust Twins
WE. Fairbank Company
St Lowle
New York
Boston
oThera
Kitmer
Arcanes
Offve Etrer Vmidt Lara Tracery
Terist
N. A
Metas
A.9
McLire Mamein
T. Nby Sabre
Bonen Mie
Ar Law
Jackson Blak
Pobli Square
Swartz
Ant Corvurrioe
iFax
Wayne
Onaty
Germia
Municipat and
Sorperaton Law
McClellan Block Wooster
Frank” Taguart
Wooster, Ohto
Fredrick’n Store
Eaat Liberty At
John ¢ M'Clarran
Hari Ra
Jjonra
Wooster, Ohio
TTA
Work & Taylor
Tayior Attoorniya At Law
Tartor Woonter
Ohto
Ofie
Roeoma Land
Nue Block
Top & Tomn
West Liberty St
Hiseet
Cya
James & Teal
Dugan
Stebe & Ryail
Ion North Market Street
Mounts
tMices Residemes
de Stil
Bowman
Paat
Tuo Asa Elder
T S.A. M .Turkrases
Laubach & Tuyd
Peble Square
Wouater
Kate Johnson
N. Market &J
East Rowman Street
H. N. Mateer
S. W. Corner North
Buckeye Streets
W. H. Cummings
South Market Street
Auvhuribe
Hepublican
lcClare
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