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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1896

Page

4

Frayed OCR Fragments Spark Mystery on Local Page

Fragmentary text appears on a historical page with unreadable sections. Missing context leaves names, places, and events unclear, offering little verifiable detail beyond scattered letters and stray words.

Wooster News Briefs Touch on Local Happenings and Trials

In Wooster and surrounding areas a flurry of notes covers court proceedings, estate matters, and community events. Officials report shifts in oil exploration plans, property sales, and probate actions while residents prepare for upcoming holidays and local gatherings.

Dr Hand's Colta Cure Praised By Mother

Mrs F L Traphagen of 40 W Charles St reports her four month old baby improved after using Dr Hand's Colta Cure. The testimonial notes the child was fussy, then calm within minutes and slept well at night after a dose. Available through all druggists for 250.

MasaizLox Gakd Medicine Co Dr. Hand Oolfe F. L. Traphagen W. Charles St

Mine Accidents Injure Several Young Workers in Nearby Districts

Ad Herwick aged 16 was badly hurt at the Dalton mine last Friday when eight tons of rock fell. His leg broke wrist injured and body bruised and cut. Charien Llewelyn about 11 employed at Dalton mines severely injured Monday as mine roof failed. Injuries painful but not serious. An unusual number of serious mine accidents reported in the Mas sillon district over ten days. Mischael Rand of East Greenville hurt by falling rock and another youth at West Brookfield was so badly hurt one toe needed amputation.

Ad. Herwick Dalton Charien Llewelyn Dalton Mines Massillon Mischael Rand East Greenville West Brookfield

Worthy Mementees from McKinley to Mt Eston sisters

To the Editor of Wooster Republican responsive acknowledgements from President-elect McKinley to Miss Amanda Cheyney and Mrs. Mattie T C Stauffer of Mt Eston Ohio were received by each sister on the 10th mat and will be treasured as souvenirs. The notes praise McKinley as virtuous and guiding, and copies show the formal acknowledgments dated Canton Ohio December 1896 and Canton Ohio December 9 1898 for Miss Cheyney and Mrs Stauffer respectively.

Wooster Republican Responsive McKinley Amanda Cheyney Mattie T C. Stauffer Mt. Eston Ohio Major McKinley Ida Saxton McKinlay Canton

All Around Wayne County Local Notes

R M Porter of Wayne county will winter at his Bartges street Akron residence. A valuable drift coal mine has been found east of Doylestown on the Foster farm and will be opened by Fred Ries. Letters from Long and from Miss Gill in Reedsburg. Miss Blanche Gill and Miss Stella Felger visiting family. West Salem auction on L Schloss stock. Garden work incident with Miss Hattie Beer. California poet Fred Emerson Brooks to lecture at West Salem. Musser & Son quit Erle railroad eating house at Kent, Elmer J Elgin of Oknal Falton taking over.

Bouineas McFadden Mich W. J. Bryson Winey Wm. Porter Higprairie E City Porter Dinton Township 1St Liberty Street Edmund EB. Hixson Capt J. B. Taylor Wooster Madison Square Garden New York City Binghamton N. Y Lewis McClellan McClellan John McClellan Jesse McClellan Blanche Lellan Lodi Jobhn Cameron Robert Cameron Hawata O. Harvey Doylestown Abt M. Shaffera Detroit Micha C. Leyda New Waterford Samuel B. Jones Ashland County Pike Kassell Creston Morgen Stern Lodge P. J Joby M Crley Bealié Ave Charles Harry Akron Jacob Kiefer East Vine Street Floret’arsons Chicago Woobter Remenyl Canton W. W. Criley Loutheran Church Charles Barris John Wright Ft. W C.K. EK Emma Albert Lucas Vine Street Barris Barbertor Cleveland City South Market East Henry Streets R. M. Porter Wayne County Bartges Street Foster Fred Ries Nowa Mr. Long Henry France Ida Gill Reedsburg Blanche Gill Blanche Westmore Blachleyville Ira Felger Stella Felger Weat Salem H Schloss L. Schloss

Fraternal lodge notices and county civic events 1897

Wayne county lodge activities and charity drives are highlighted with appointments, installations, and appeals. The piece lists officers for Camp No. 1008, Wayne Council, and other bodies, details a Tiffin orphan home appeal with per capita asks, and notes concerts and fraternal gatherings, charity efforts, and upcoming installations across Ohio communities. It mentions Medina, Doylestown, Orrville, Savannah, and Warren area events and figures, including several named leaders and posts.

Shreve Scared Twice In One Day

A weary wanderer attempted to end his life at the paycar but was stopped. Near Brown's Crossing a man was killed by a car. bystanders awaited the ambulance as the crowd gathered at the depot, while another hunter and his dog were spared as the train passed.

Brown's Crossing Ambulance Corps Ramatos

Diphtheria Outbreak Affects Several Towns and Schools

Diphtheria cases prompt quarantines and school closures in Ebery family area near Stark county line while Baughman township reports recovery. In Sherman Summit county across Wayne county line, school resumes after a month off due to the epidemic. An oyster supper incident at John P Jones barn drew Dr Covert who treated a severe case. About 60 exposed, nerves frayed. a North Lawrence area family reports a fatal diphtheria in a year old child. subsequent infections hit three more children, with Dr Dissinger summoned.

Ebery Stark County Baughman Sherman Summit County Wayne County John P. Jones Saga & Perrysvills Frank Rkeachier Covert Fred Fichter North Lawrence Dissinger

Prospectors Find Vein Near Applegate Farm in Jeromeville

Ashland Press notes prospectors drilling 30 feet deep on Daniel Applegate farm three miles SE of Jeromeville found an eight foot vein. Coal once found nearby suggests possible pay dirt with leasing by capitalists if production starts. Dalton council reports annexation case dismissed due to town attorney error. new action planned for December.

Jeromeville Ashland Cos Daniel Applegate Stephen Ewing Applegate Dalton Village Harrold

Congress Won't Gate Cuban Independence Policy Report

A near-unanimous foreign relations committee vote to report the Cameron resolution on recognizing Cuban independence emerges alongside Secretary Olney’s briefing. He argues recognition lacks a government and that presidential prerogative guides any action, while Senator Morgan pushes a protective approach possibly mirroring Hawaii during contingencies.

Wwgton Committee On Foreign Relations Cameron Olney Cuba Morgan Morfan Istand Ubama Hawaii Mexico Carenl Cuta Roe

Health Hints On Stomach Ailments And Remedies

An early 20th century style health note promotes Lightning Hot Drops as a universal cure for stomach troubles. It claims quick relief and lasting cures for wind, bilious sensations, and sour stomach, touting widespread success and affordability in 25 and 50 cent bottles.

Mary Trstance

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