Loved Indian Maid Tale Tells of Hermit’s Death
J W Walters of this city heard a western paper report the death of Jimson, a hermit who lived near Yakr... near Yarkdown South Dakota after loving a pretty Indian girl. He left Columbus, Ohio for the Sioux country, built a hut near Rattlesnake Butte and lived alone for nearly 40 years. Found dead Nov. 21 in his hut, wearing tatters, with letters from Franklin County, Ohio. Walters sent the story to Auditor Cowsins to help locate heirs and possible wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Walters
Thie City
Janea Jim
Jimson
Ilda
Franke Sesson
Geeange
J. W. Waltere
Chise
Jimeau
Jimaon
Colomboa
Ohio
Sonton Dakota
Rattlesnake Butte
Missouri River
Yarkdown
Franklin County
Simeon
Walters
Audior
Cowsins
Columbus
Columbos
Italian thief robs Palermo Street woman of cash
Mrs Saveria Diacoma mourns the loss of forty dollars after a fellow Italian, Tarpo Zappone, suspected of the theft, fled the scene. The suspect, once sheltered by a show traveling musician, allegedly targeted Italian locals, leaving a silver dollar and a one dollar bill in place of a twenty dollar gold piece. Andrew Massaro also lost a few dollars to the same man, who travels from town to town preying on Italians. Police steps may follow toward arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saveria Diacoma Tag
Trelien
Palmer Street
Tarpo Zappone
Unitorn
Aoan
Mra. Visc Mo
Svening
Zappone
Andrew Massaro
Card of Thanks for Darling Boy
We thank friends and neighbors who assisted and sympathized during our loss. Special thanks go to Dr J B Beer and Messrs Daven Thou Pawn Elliott and laundry staff for floral offerings. From Mr. and Mrs. WM France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B
WM France
Folding Bed Collapses on Walnut Street
A folding bed collapsed at the home of Harry Howard and his wife on South Walnut Street on Wednesday night as they retired. They escaped injury. Mr Howard’s watch, hung at the head of the bed, broke into pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
South Walnut Street
Howards
Marriage Licenses and Local Advertised Remedies Scene
Marriage licenses reported for Charles Kester and Vida M Vanover of Wooster Karl E Vols of Orrville and Lilie M Robygon of Wooster. The page also promotes Hollister Ruby Mountain Tea, Tenor Tableta, Laxative Fruit Syrup, and Pineu items with health claims and prices, sold by Krieger's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kester
Vida M Vanover
Wooster
Karl E Vols
Orrville
Lilie M. Robygon
Hollister
Boyd & Cu
Resio
Krieger
Issue Bonds Not Just Yef Vote Affects Water Bonds
In a special election the city voters cast less than 700 ballots on a proposition to issue 50 000 in bonds for a better water supply. Official canvass by Mayor Van Nest and Auditor Minier shows a slim outcome with five wards voting against and a narrow overall majority in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nest
Minier
Second Ward
St Jackson Day Committee forms for Andrew Jackson birthday celebration
The St Jackson Day Committee organized at the mayor office elected M M Van Nest as chairman and C J Harrold secretary Emmet Lee treasurer with committees for invitation finance music printing hall decoration reception and listing of vice presidents from townships and numerous local districts for the annual celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
M M. van Nest
J. Harrold
Emmet Lee
Flaming Fisher
J. McClarran
E Eugene Carlin
M. M. van Nest
C J. Harrold
A D Metz
Wertz
T. W Orr
W E Weygandt
F. M Vanover
Zeo J Krieger Jr
Bere Lanrere
Warwort
Adam Dowery
QO C Franks
Warren Keister
Emil Conrad James Zaring
Benton G Hay Priotin
John C Hoffman
Chan Collier
Lemuel Jettries
Maley Banygoet Price
A. A Hart
H B. Swartz
J. M Roan
Paint Township
C W Gorn
Sugarcreek
Ira Ault
Bangleman
William Deible
Chippewa
Chas
Moin
Milton
John Klupfenstein
Greene
Welker Byall
East Union
Joe Owen
Saltcreek
Caray Franks
Franklin
John Sands
Worster
Joe Herpel
Wayne
Isaac Smith
Canaan
J. Woesler
Confess
Jesse Ebert
Chester
Holiday Plain
W Howard Koss
Clintob
A Pretty Wedding At Vanover Home In Wooster
Miss Vida M Vanover becomes Mrs Charles Kester in a December 12 ceremony at the Vanover residence Wooster with about fifty guests. The bride wore a white gown and carried a large bouquet of bride roses, the Rev Fredrik Cromer officiated, and a wedding dinner followed. Gifts included china and silver. out‑of‑town guests came from Burbank New Philadelphia Orrville and other nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F M Vanover
Vida M Vanover
Charles Kester
Frank Kaater
Wooster
Fredrik Cromer
The
Reformed Church
Nora Miller
Kester
Coupe
Ctv
Jooow
Toimketh
Burbank
Charles van der Mark
Low
Charlee Higans
Barberton
James
New Philadelphia
Yo OW
Henning Croston
Wed
Kester Massion
Mattie Petera
Dehn Moat Jr
Orrville
Lagra Trout
Wil Kester
Kuchester Pa
Plans Formed for Wayne County Farmers Institute
A new Wayne County Farmers Institute organization formed at the annual county institute. About 100 leading farmers pledged to pay a set amount to fund the institute. The program featured lectures on agricultural education and profitable farming, with speeches by J L Shawver, F L Allen, Rev Samuel Bollinger, and Mayor Van Nost. Officers elected included J C Lidle as president and Fred I Heim as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Farmers Institutes
Wayne County
Resinn
Jolliff and Binxham
Moore
F. L Allen
Kinsman
Ohio
Gieorgia McCracken
J G. Black
Institute
Edna Grady
J. L. Shawver
Builefontaine
Be, Thorne
Obituary notices for Pocock, Flack, Cameron, Bergert
Susan Kk Pocock 76 wife of David Pucock died Friday morning in Massillon area. Funeral from residence Sunday at 2 with Rev H Wewes officiating interment Navarre Cemetery. Survived by three sons and one daughter Rebecca Barcos James Pocock Israel Pocock Elisha Pocock. David Flack 70 native of Wayne County died Thanksgiving at Whitehall Wisconsin a Fourth Regiment veteran. Funeral for Andrew Cameron Seville aged laborer killed last week held Friday. Mary Bergert 32 died Massillon State Hospital after six years inmate. funeral Friday in Reformed church.
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Susan Kk
Puoroick
David Pucock
Wooster
Sow
Massillon
H. Wewes
Navarre
Rebecca J Barcos
James F. Pocock
Crestline
Israel B Pocock
Morgantown
W Va
Elisha G. Pocock
Maesillon
David Flack
Wayne County
Whitehall
Wis
Fourth Regiment
O. V J
Wisconsin
Andrew Cameron
Seville
Mary Bergert
John Bergert
Orrville
Massillon State Hospital
Reformed Church
Business Change In Wooster Trade Mentioned
D. and Robinson dispute stock of groceries to B. IT. King of Pittsburgh who will continue the business. King is a young man with experience and comes highly recommended and has made many friends in Wooster. The public will find Mr King a district businessman and will likely receive patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. &, Robinson
B. IT. King
Pittsburgh
King
Wooster
Vna
Allentown Diary From Afar The Pennsylvanian View
A letter from Wooster writer describes Allentown in vivid terms as a bustling industrial hub with many silk mills shoe and furniture factories and iron furnaces. The author praises Dutch frugality and piety, notes abundant churches and a strong evening service tradition, and shares personal impressions of the town's cleanliness architecture and welcome. He mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and Kennedy's Laxative Syrup, and ends with greetings to friends and news of the Reformed church pastor successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Republican
Pennsylvania
Ubie
Wooster
Dave Nice
John McSweeney
Liberty Street
Allentown
Ita
Lehigh Valley
Brandreth's Pills and Voan's Ointment Remedy Claims
An advertisement touts Brandreth's Pills as a pure vegetable blood purifier and laxative that act consistently over time for constipation indigestion and related ailments. It cites a century of use and notes availability in drug stores in plain or sugar coated forms. It also promotes Voan's Ointment for itching bleeding protruding or blind piles with chronic cases eventually relieved or cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandreth
Voan
Wayne County Coroner Reports Reassessment
Wayne County coroner releases a reevaluation of its case records, clarifying identifiers and dates. The update confirms previously held conclusions while noting procedural adjustments and future follow ups by the medical examiner’s office.
Fragmentary letter from Allentown resident Ezra Nei
A damaged letter from 1854 Allentown address Chew Street shows Ezra Nei urging communal regard and goodwill. The readable lines mention a cave on mountains and a bustling city scene.
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S.ezra Nei
Chew Street
Allentown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ravinia
Orino
Bixler
Laubach & Boy
ST. Jackson Day Committee
Vanover
Scott
Farmers’ Institute
Misa Hattie Babl
F L. Allen
Kineman
Allen
Florence Franks
John L Sbhawver
J C. Lidle
Fred I. Heim
Zella Lawrence
J C. McClarran
W. E. Jervis
E. W. Lytle
Marion McCoy
Retpak
David Nice
John McSweeny
Vergil
Neikirk
Representedsby
Bryant
Bellwee
Soi
Bolter
Foley
Chas. E. Bixler
Laubach & Boyd
Itis
Kennedy
Krieger Drug Store
Chase Bixler and
Stu
Ananias Club
Will
Walter Horn
John Sherman Russell
Claude Snyoer
Frederick Cramer
George J Kreiger
Unio
Mt Baton Village
Dalton
Baughman
Ani
Beboo
Marshallville
Lawrence Townahip
Advets
Kippewa Township
Doylestown
Marshballville
Norton Township
Lawrence Township
Marshallviileillnge
Milton Towneup
Greene Township
Schoo Sterling
Greene Townehip
Smithville
Union Township
Applecree
Franklin Township
Wooster Townsip
Apple Creek Vilage
Salicreek
Frederick Eb Ury
Frederick
Tranklin
Frederickaburyg
Wooster Township
Clinton Township
Wooster City
Plain Ownarhly
Franklin Township School District. Hast Oblon
Aeoship
Chester Toy Ehalp
Wayne Township
Chester Township
Kehool
Canan Township
Schoo
Wooater
Wayne Pwash
Aehool
Township
Greaton
Salem
Harrisville Township
Jackson Township
Candan Township
Ghester
Congress Village
Caeteree
Canaan Township
Canaan Township School District. Plain Ewan Ool Distri Plain Towns Sat Wooster
Mohican Township
eRe Ae Sahoo
Clinton Town
Pie Eo Rownshie Bak
Sensed Franklin Township
Yas Ng Oie
Milage
Uae
Tare School
Common University
Vaerecees
Total
Vents
General Fund Infirmary Judicial Bridge ‘‘Children's Home Soldiers’ Relief
Wessnes
County
Roosevelt
Roc To
Little Soldier Equipmes
Nscayewanty Toy Stores
Childs
Aero Nore
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