Wooster News Roundup December Dispatches and Accidents
A Washington report names W. W. Bucher the newjava free delivery letter carrier at Wooster Ohio succeeding McElroy. A United States Telephone Company crew works on the Wooster Massillon line. Local officials discuss road alterations in Congress township. Post office staffing shifts and tax plats duties continue. A monster elm on the Wm Bruce farm yields massive logs after sawyer work. A westbound freight derailment near McPherson causes track blockage for hours. Local crime recaps include burglaries at a grocery and a butcher shop with minor losses. Social and civic notices close with Christmas planning and community events.
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Washington Dispatch
W. W. Bucher
Wooster
Ohio
Ik [McElroy
United
Hutt Rd
Traibe
Edward Baker
Frank Steele
Vaiahy
Creston
Personal notes From Dec 11 Social News List
Monday column lists numerous local figures and activities. Mentions Mr Harned visiting Ashland, Mrs Walker from St. Louis visiting S S Hawkins, Dr L E Holden delivering an East Liverpool address, Jay J Keister called to Tiffin, and several others including typhoid illness, funerals, travels to Kansas City and Avalon.
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Cowles
Washington
Isaac Harned
Ashland Bounty
Grand Army
Robert Walker
St. Louis
S.S. Hawkins
Spring’ Street
L. E. Holden
East Liverpool
New York
Jay J. Keister
Tiffin
William Etc
W .E. Hutchard
H. B. Lowry
M. N. McMillan
Ladies Seminary
8. M. Glenn
Bloomington
Chicago
Horace Miller
James Miller
South Market Street
Lakeside Hospital
Fragmented OCR Notice in Crescent Column
Readable parts describe a confrontation with two men brandishing revolvers. A third party’s bag contained a revolver and a thin book. Names and precise details are obscured by garbled OCR. The incident centers on a Crescent newspaper page scene with threats or implied robbery.
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Joan Hoiek
Matias Thornings
Wooster Postmaster’s List of Names Remain Unread
A fragment lists remaining names for the Wooster post office Monday. Entries include Deg Hiev Gentlem en Wadi Cliffe, Farmer Frank Hangleneuld, John Ligatt J Be Mastery, David Mager, Chester Railve, Bo FES lune Ladies Eldon Wrislet, P.M. Platery.
Train schedule updates and Christmas sale notes
A prototype newspaper fragment reports a new Pentsylvad Lines timetable with trains to Wooster and mixed details on arrivals. It also notes the cancellation of Noahs At The Appleton Vocal Quartette at Wooster City Opera House on December 1th and promotes Noahs Ark Christmas gifts and sale prices with discounted clothing and holiday displays.
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Wooster
Follums
Appleton Vocal’ Quartette
H W. Sayers
General Hazen Statue Project Progress Report
Fragmented OCR outlines a General Wiley led statue project near General Aquila Wiles era notes. Mentions a battalion river region, probate steps, and anticipated restituents, but details are garbled and unclear.
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GtGbneral Aquila
Joe
Death at Fredericksburg reported after long illness
A lengthy illness preceded a death at Fredericksburg. The obituary notes the late individual's life and ties to local families, with references to places and neighbors in the community. The notice lists dates and near-by towns as part of the remembrance.
Wrecked Saloon Building After Safe Crackers
Fragmented OCR reports describe a wrecked saloon building and a safe cracking incident. Readable fragments mention police, a damaged structure, and attempted theft but lack clear names or dates.
Strong Winds Damage City Buildings and Farms
Heavy wind on Monday and Tuesday caused widespread damage across the county. Many tin and iron roofs were blown off, including the McClellan building and the W D McClure Co property. A farmer reported 40 cherries blown away, and half the roof at the bank building on Dart Pister Street also failed. Damages touched houses, livery, and fences, with reports of unroofed structures citywide.
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McClellan
H. W. Landis
la Rebory
Bouth Walnut Street
G. P. Emrich
Maret Street
W. D. McClurd
North Buckeye Street
Damarre
Wavoe
Wooster Jewelers Market Ad Through Craighead’s Door
An old advertisement notes delayed stock and a forthcoming sale at Craighead's Wooster shop. It promises reduced prices on watches clocks silverware jewelry and musical instruments with substantial per cent savings for January to January. The text is fragmentary but indicates a jewelry business promotions and a door sale event at Wooster.
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Stbck
Wooster
Craighéad
S. W. H.iBravspay
Fragmented text about state herd tal for electric rate plan
Fragmented OCR text references state, letters, and electric rate plans. Readable facts describe a discussion of a state entity or department involved in regulations and requests for reevaluation. No clear names, dates, or specific actions are discernible.
Petition Drive Targets Church Services to End Evareptes
Local efforts in churches plan petitions to abolish the manufacture and sale of evareptes. The proposals will be presented at the next Legindas tad meeting as part of a broader city and town campaign.
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Kidrenm
Npe
Hadsteras
Fiavet
Lda
Ciba
Werhesday Opi
Mis Bo Karlos
Stambaueh & Wrimers Meat
Orevidlon
Walme
Jo. Wolf
Rabher Dens
Chads
San i
Tom Hower
Aid Stove
Are
Hewer
Burbank Thes
Hareriage
Elizabeth Naftepet
M3r
Berg
Vind
Muddled Names List From Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR text lists several individuals with misspelled places and affiliations. The readable items include names like Charles Lo Burnett and Vic Nichols tied to Shreve and Maillbrook, plus mentions of Howard McPaddem in Phatsant Home and Fern Hettinger in Conc eregs. The fragment remains unclear on a coherent event or action.
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Cfarles
Afteam Hitch on Square Leads to Conviction on West Liberty
An unclear report notes a man named Afteam tied on a square near Jefferson Road in Tustin, moving along West Liberty Street where he appeared to influence a local resident for a possible takeover. The details are fragmentary and the event ends near Liberty Street.
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Charles Saf
Jefferson
Alwas
West Liberty Street
Liberty St
Wooster Commandery to Confer Templar Degrees Tuesday
Wooster Commandery No Knights Templar holds a special meeting Tuesday to confer the Temple degrees on W. A. Albertson TE Duer and John F. Lemon of Millersburg. Edward Wirth of Onnle is mentioned as part of the customary proceedings.
Woostdy Train Crew Clears Tracks After Incident
Conductor Dan McLain and the Woostdy wreck train crew quickly cleared the line on Mondhy when a blockage blocked both tracks. Conductor M¢ sized the cars, used planks and blocks, and in under 20 minutes had all cars on the track back.
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Dan McLain
Woostdy
Mondhying
Alumni and Student Activities Preview at Springfield College
The issue lists alumni officers and society contests, a preliminary oratorical event at Watry Abbey Cole in Springfield, and notes on gymnasium exhibitions and basketball. It mentions officers of the Athenian Society, a senior vs middle preps basketball clash, and plans for southern excursion fare inquiries through Pennsylvania Lines agents as part of a broader campus update.
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Tedd Tan Teth
Watry
Abdey Cole
Springfeld
Riverbits
Ciapcinmati
Deveile
Sony 4 Ustiek
Eretarp
Pon Brewin
Bea Nedsom
Lowell Literary Society
Rochester
Goheen
Leeston
Muse
Irvin
Severnt At Arms
Tyler
Sag
Pennsylvania
Transylvania
Mergt
Untitled fragment shows a medical scene and strange names
A cryptic OCR fragment depicts a medical involved scene with chloroform and scattered names. The text appears garbled with misread words and lacks clear events, dates, or locations. It reads like a disrupted report or note rather than a coherent article.
Schoolhouse Burns in Sugarcreek Township
Dalton articles report the Byall schoolhouse in district 12 burned Thursday afternoon after a fire started in the loft flue. Sugarcreek Township loses two school buildings in a year, with Greenoakvik previously burning. An aged resident, Mrs. Eliza Stoa, died Saturday. A joint meeting of Sugarcreek teachers is planned for the week to organize winter meetings. A Dalton debating club forms, and the next Dalton lecture will discuss Black Cats. Augustus Schaffer went to Barberton for a boiler job.
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Repubican
Dalton
D. Ec
Byall School
Supuarcreek
Greenoukhavik
Mary Eyciet
Smithville
Frank Harbaugh
Eliza Sto
Dunham
Cleveland
Lora
Pas
Bugarcreek
Greenoak
Viciiits
Dawson Dee
Augustus Schaffer
Barbeton
Chippewa Lake area notes and funeral details
Fragmented local notices mention Mr and Mrs Andrew Martin of Chippewa Lake visiting Peter Sinstaty, with references to Laura Nkok and Geo Kris. The piece records a funeral service for Meera, a sermon, attendees including Bricker, Hoff, Pearce, and Brant, and hints at community events and upcoming votes.
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Berenrie
Furia Barer
Panero
Oresibe
Andrew Martin
Chippewa
Miranda Stes
Geo Kris
Fmee
Pera Ter
Mir
Stes von Woottis
Meera
Ken Cagedy
Haatael Levy
Bya
Brhaer
Lear
Desaisen
Bricker
Norman
Haftia
Denis Hoff
Aarne Mein
Mo Battenberg
John
British War Debacle Alters Boer Campaign Balance
Fragmentary dispatches report Gen Gatacre’s reverse at Stormberg delaying British advances. Guides’ ignorance and Nicholsons Neck missteps left Gatacre exposed to Boer fire, with ammunition sustaining a retreat. Boers’ strengthened position may embolden bolder strikes and complicate French from Nuuwpoort efforts.
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Lennon
Pees
Ehler
Methuen
Gutacre
Nicholson's
Buers
Gataere
Fien
Nuauwport
Stormberg
Gatacre
Cpap
Fouth
Gem Gatacre
Filipinos Defeated and City Events Noted
Fragmentary report describes a victory over Filipinos and references civic figures and events. Mentions General Asraats commendation and Mayor Spend’s participation in Saturday activities. Details are garbled but indicate a local political or social gathering and incident at a place called Bay de idg.
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Baldida Dee
Asraats
Phan Vara
Fragmented OCR reads of a busy regional page
The garbled text shows a noisy OCR capture with scattered names and places. It mentions Mesa, OC, East, Phil, and Mass Longs amid disrupted phrases. No clear event, dates, or structured facts emerge from readable fragments.
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Vieregis Cfbsettiasiany
Ual
Etree
Goa
Steely
Fragmentary Catalog Snippet with Missed Details
A garbled OCR fragment mentions catalog entries and a few brand style notes. It includes references to ENTERPRISING and a few street names, but lacks coherent events, dates, or complete proper nouns to establish a clear news item.
Trading at Craighead's promises best goods and low prices
The Craighead's advertising asserts big savings for shoppers and guarantees the best quality at competitive prices. It proclaims that no dealer offers better items, and pledges continued confidence as long as the business operates.
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Craighead
Wooster
Candy Time and Holiday Treats Ad from Craighead & Co
The notice promotes candies for Christmas time and holidays. Craighead & Co. advertises attractive candy boxes with 25 40 and 50 cent mixtures, emphasizing in house packing and strict purity. Located at the Public Square Wooster.
Current Events Club Sees Travels and Talks Across Nations
The Current Events Club meets weekly with Miss Douglas guiding members through world affairs from Washington to Paris, Liverpool to Berlin. Members discuss the Dresfus trial, the Kaiser, and the Philippines while sharing tea and commentary. the group plans to resume after the holidays as afternoons grow shorter and weather obliges.
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Washington
New York
Liverpool
Paris
Dresfus
Germany
Kaiser Hay
Wrest la
Land
Miss Elsa Amstitz Blinded During Baptism Reported
The Republican correspondent from Sterling reports that Elsa Amstitz near Sterling was stricked bl and blinded briefly during baptism due to a slight cold. She entered the water but recovered and is all right now.
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Elsa Amstitz
Sterling
Fit Sterling
President Holden to deliver address in Mansfield Saturday
President Holden announced to deliver an afternoon address at Mansfield on Saturday. The remarks are expected to focus on national affairs and civic progress, with local officials inviting residents to attend.
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Holden
Mansfield
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University Notes
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Social Notes
Craighead & CO
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MITA
Laubach & Boy
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Archer
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Vvehov
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Minglewaqd Coal Co
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Current Events Club
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