Local notices and accidents from Wooster area
A jumble of community items reports the completion of a switch at Somerville Oil Gas property, a sale of property to Mrs EF B Boam, a death and burial in Chicago, a Totten family plot funeral, weather readings, government deep-well plans, Ashland Wagster crews, a contempt case in Common Pleas, schoolhouse dedication at New Pittsbury, tax and election notes, a wreck on the A and C line injuring two ladies, a boy’s arm injury near De Graff, church sermons and benevolence notes, and a Wooster street preacher.
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Ahd Entertainment
C. E
W. BR. R
Shart
Elie! Corps
Henry
EF. B. Boam
Henry Totten
Chicago
Lima
Ashland & Wagste
Jarenesille
Mougey
Bo Burt
Common Pleas
Win
Lavers
Lavery
George Talbert
Canaan
Tallart
New Pittsbury
OW. Blackburt
B. Cage
Penthand
Tex
Wayne County Agrculturial Soci
George Faber
Kate Faber
Wooster
Newberg
DeGraff O. Buckeye
Man “Gorge
Woc Derr
DeGrath
New Jurors Grand and Petit for Next Term of Court
Grand and petit jurors reported for the upcoming term. Names include George Irwin Canaan J R Waehtel Clinton Walter Fraze Paint JE Zimmerman Greene David Sherman Chippewa Curtis Sidle Edward Wooste tt James A. Moore Woostes Howard Jameson Sugar reek JAothn Eshelman Greene George Kirkendall Greene Andrew Trunk Wooster Emmet Smyser Wayne David Sommer Sugarcreek F Esselburn Clinton Sidmuel Yarnell Wooster John Martin Sugarcreek Edward Rouhier Paint Wilson Armstrong Wan Cook Canaan W D Kosier Chippewa Bi Oldrovd Clinton Jacob Long Wooster ted Schneider Chippewa George Barnard Congress Win Fisher Wooster George Hutton Waym Smyser Plain Michael Sullivan Plain Abraham Eshelman Milton.
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Totepotu
George Irwin
Canaan
J.R. Waehtel
Clinton Walter Fraze
JE Zimmerman
Greene David Sherman
Curtis Sidle
Edward Wooste
James A. Moore
John Martin
Sugarcreek
Edward Rouhier
Paint
Wilson Armstrong
Annan
Wan
Cook
W. D. Kosier
Chippewa A
Bi Oldrovd
Clinton Jacob Long
Oth Ward
Wooster
Ted Schneider
Chippewa
George Barnard
Congress Win
Fisher
George Hutton
Waymbatt Xvin Smyser
ME Awin
Fing
Woost
Michael Sullivan
Abraham Eshelman
Milton
Woolster postal list honors December 189.
The Woolster list shows remaining letters for December with names including G. Bullen & Co. John Kmertek Charles J. Nelson Geo. Potter Joho Fleming Harry Smith and Miss Mirtie Caio. T. L. Flattery P MV.
Watch and jewelry sale with discounts offered
Advertises a clearance like sale from Webster promising as much as ten percent off on watches clocks silverware and jewelry. Mentioned at Craighead's and a Wooster optician. Also notes church social at Reedsburg Grade Reformed Church with a plan for a supper and a dressy event. Frail text lists fruit store and clearance millinery items amid cluttered lines.
Farmers organize telephones to link towns
A local Farmers SOGIAl group plans a December 19 meeting at People's College crowd to organize a telephone line project. They hope to connect Springville with other county towns, with the project led by local figures and not yet interviewed. Ladies are invited with lunch boxes. a Christmas Eve gathering is hinted at. Charles Keats and family expect spring farm move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eople
Charles
Keats
S. G. Case
Springville
Star
Millersburg
Death notices and tributes from December 1889
Obituaries and funeral notices recount deaths and services in several families. Miss Alda and Mrs Charles Sterrett are mentioned with visits and travel details. The Christian Church service for Fink and references to long-time residents reflect local mourning and community rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alda
Umpr
Ind
Mayme Bart
Hov Sheldon
Charles Sterrett
Christian M. Bird
Fink
Revival meetings and township notices in Pittsburg district
Fragmented OCR notes describe revival meetings near Pittsburg and township events. Mentions of Fox sightings unlikely to be coherent. references to local officials, schools, and entertainments planned in west townships, with call for teachers and residents to consider suitable literary entertainments and gatherings.
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Winkler
The
Barc Bhagan
Tows
Bas
Boro
Osenator Lake
Ko Jones
Notre
Geo Wagner
Eich
Salah
Martin
Homie
Mishouri
Deo
Hlousekeeper
Cor
Tobias Hoover
Heington
Pittsburg
Overton
Judge orders alimony payment or jail for Levers
Judge S B Eason ordered Wao Levers to pay overdue alimony or face five days in jail. Testimony showed past payments were made for child support but he failed to meet the current order. The hearing noted prompt payment of alimony as required by the court. The criminal docket lists forthcoming cases from Dec 22 to Dec 26 including State v John Meier and others for liquor sale, assault, and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Easoning
Wao Levers
John Meier
Harvey
van Meter
Fran Steider
France Wiggins
Stapeste Ases
Jesse Howard
Uharles Smith
Eek Johnson
State
Eeeapeth Bricker
John Rush
Buffalo
Sah Francisco
Geo. Walter
Blessing Avenue
Zimmerman &O
Dean
Doan
Fosters Milburn Co
N.Y
U.S
Doan's
Oxford
Wsc
Chinchilla
Euiel Ie
Bsc
Aney
Aselteares
Lawton Shot Dead at San Mateo in Philippines
Manila reports Major General Henry Lawton was killed while leading his troops at San Mateo. He was singled out by insurgents during a breach attack, his fame as a fearless fighter and frontier commander noted. His loss saddens the American people and army.
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Lawton
Currency bill passes House with large majority
Washington December reports the House approved the new currency bill by a LW to 146 vote. Eight Democrats supported the bill in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaaial
Srican
Washington, C
House
Eaght Democrats
Applecreek man pleads guilty to liquor and minor sales
John Meier of Applecreek pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one indictment for selling liquor on Sunday and to two indictments for selling to minors. Judge Buson imposed fines and jail time on various counts. prosecutors noted additional indictments. The case details include penalties for selling to warinor and Sunday sales, with damages and a slander suit mentioned among other proceedings.
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John Meier
Applecreek
Warinor
Jubige Buson
Iapior
Meter
Weywun
Ste Iebm
Tod Penk
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled notes on event and costs
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an upcoming meet and a $50 prize, with references to public notice and local interest. It includes unclear names and places and appears to report on a sporting or civic gathering, though key details are unreadable.
Throwing Dirt A W on Miller Wdnd Bridge Work Starts
Work crews of about 200 men and steam cranes begin earthmoving and bridge work on the Ashland A W project at Miller Wdnd. The cold weather limits progress but crews stay at tasks, including a trace toward a bridge over the river.
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Wither
Moudas
Henrys Steps
Chester Township Fights Chart Purchases in Court
Chester Township citizens challenge the Board of Education and Treasurer over alleged improper buying of charts. Plaintiffs claim the township treasury was not legally empowered to pay for charts and seek to block any orders for purchases. The case names Adrian Fates, J Rhitt Amellen, and others amid disputes over funds and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Township
Peter Star
Lhester
Adair
Auatinat
Adrian Fates
Chester
Totenshy
Benarebak
Joe Palit
Board of Education
Pedson
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Hoopstel Bempting
Wallace Snuth
East Lilerts
Glenn
Wayne Church
Blackburn
Pennsylvanis
Chascow & Batrd Gn
Mendis
Nmbs
Samuel Blapsees
Meier
Europe
Paris
Tohn Ward
West Larwil
Geapee & Hothadd
Dette
Grahd
Petit
C. E. Society
Grade Reformed Church
Reedsburg
Craogds
Smith's
Liberty St
Sogial
Fredericksburg
Dee
Dresden
Arnes
Christus
Bas Reed
Charles Blartem
Dun‘canon
Harrisbury
Lela Koehller
Qbamerk
Reis Barges
Lattasburg
Warne
Adnan
Ons
Aration
Eton
Ete
Tony
New Eastchester
BLM
Wm. Levers
Silver's
Brdge
American Phere
San Mateo
Ndersuiter Wim, Teycht
Tnt
Jefferson
Roel
Fyervinniv
United Tits
Wethye Bridge
Wanpe
Vatet and
Phew Attorneys
J. Rhitt
Mellen
Inrithiase
Bilsperman
Diep
Yenience
Iowa
J. Stwough Smith
Mr. Smith
Chller Farm
Margaret Burnett
Mansfield
Thern F Iowa
Pallon
Court House, Wooster
Rex
Wes Heva
Hais
William Annat
Richard Carvel
Caskodes
Wharton
Whartorr
Churchill
Elia
Jennie Baxter
Chas, Lamé
Varion Harland
Beng
David
Little Afterpieces
Active Service
Pargon Kelly
Bliss Perry
Stephen Chane
Mason & Lang
Poets
Jetter-Press
Russia
Presen
Norj
Galifornia
California
Iof
Igo
Merry Christmas
W. Hi Wiler
Ian Nat Vou
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