Wooster News Roundup December 27 1808
Local items include church services at St Magiarys and a scarlet fever report on Sprube Street Health officer Barrett to be informed A civil service exam for clerk and carrier will be held February 7 1809 in Wooster with applications due January 2 1809 Sheriff J S McCoy secures tie contract and seven prisoners in custody.
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St.Magiary's
Barrett
Irvin Stevens
Wooster
Harry A. Laubachine
Cartier Boys
Oyaholt
Winters
Keiffer
Bloomington
Dan McLain
McLain
Toledo Bee
Cora Hinish Jones
Tran
San Franciso
de Geo. Jones
Philippines
United States
Prank Met Lip
Social Notes at Eastern House Mardi Gras Event
The Standard Coach Pad Frat hosted a masked social at the Eastern House on Friday evening under the auspices of the Women’s Telel Corp and VOR Hall. Attendance was fair and a pleasing program was rendered with costumes adding interest to the performance.
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Witte Tintsquerade Social
Womans Telef Corp
VOR
Hall
Cure for Skin Ailments Promoted by Local Drugstore
An advertisement from a local druggist touts a universal salve claimed to heal old sores ulcers felons corns and various skin eruptions. It promises quick relief and guarantees cure, endorsing Laubach & Boyd as the sellers.
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Laubach & Boyd
Wooster Optician Dr J B Wolf Visibly Helps Eyes
A Wooster citizen details long blindness from weak eyes and failed spectacles. After consulting Dr J B Wolf at Archer House the patient reports clear, stronger vision and recommends others with eye issues to see him. Over 1 000 testimonials cited. Dr Wolf to remain at Archer House Wooster January 6 weekend.
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Wooster
J .B. Wollf
Archer House
Ohio
Wolf
Jechoyw
Liberty Street
INUH
J.B. Wolf
Matt
Ioek
Syrup of Pepsai Tam Trusts Veteran’s Stomach Relief
Knox Ind January 34 1897 Gents I have every confidence in recommending your Syrup of Pepsai Tam I am a veteran of the war my experience left me broke down and stomach troubles Your Adjokty has done me more good than a hundred doctors and I am nearly well Yours truly Jerrerson Wilaelal d kidlee Proctor O fail
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Knox
Ind
Sam
Jerrerson Wilaelald Kidlee
Proctor & O
Wooster jewelers offer 15 percent off and watch discounts
An advertisement notes a 12 to 15 percent reduction on clocks silverware jewelry and musical instruments at a Wooster shop located one door east of Craighead. It also promotes Ely Balm for catarrh claims and mentions Dr Wolf eye specialist staying at Archer House offering eye care through January 6 1900.
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Craighead
Brrabpshaw
Hathaway
Eliaeth
Fly
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W. J. Hite
A. S. Volo
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Layde
United States
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Photuive Aditce
Dakenten Metallic Vee Company
Metalite Furniture
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Isohigenet
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Saif & i
Change of Schedule for Pennsylvania St患者
Change of schedule affects arrival times on the Pennsylvania Street line. East Bound No 8 now at 1 30 am and 12 noon. No 31 time adjusted. Dr J B Wolf, specialist optician, remains at Arch House until night. January 132
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Pennsylvania St
J. B. Wolf
Arch House
Local notes and visits across Barberton and nearby towns
A flurry of social items lists visits, greetings, and errands in Barberton and surrounding counties. Names include Ezekie Mbore, D. Jones, Martha Aiman, and James Panick among many others. mentions of travel from Cleveland, Lyndon, and Alliance, plus wedding preparations and holiday gatherings.
Remembered His Employees the Laundryman Gave Turkeys
Arles Davis, a laundryman, remembered his seven employees at Christmas by presenting each one a fine turkey, a gesture that brought happiness to the group.
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Arles Davis
Reward for catarrh cure misprint notice
One hundred dollars reward for nayse use of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. MENEY & CO proprietors Toledo Ohio. Undersigned have known Chehey and believe Hall Business transactions and financially able to carry obligations.
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Hall
MENEY
Toledo
Oilo
Undersig
Darkened Home Sad Death of Little Robb McClure
The home of Frank McClure at Spink street was shaken by the death of his son Robb Franklin McClure aged 2 years 4 months and 17 days. He reportedly swallowed strychnine tablets and died after a long illness while his parents mourn the loss. Funeral services will be private at Wooster cemetery.
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Messal
Frank McClure
Spink Street
Isdom
Robb Franklin McClure
George Troutman
Echfild
Evers
Moiday Intertreet
Wooster
Cemetary
Frank
Millersburg arrest after assault complaint
Marshal Jotn Webertein and Marshal Laumep went to a distillery in Millersburg on Wednesday and arrested David Daugherty on a charge of assault and battery. Daugherty was taken to Millersburg then after a disturbance with a relative. Pledges of protection and warnings about pursuit were issued by local officials.
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Jotn Wbertein
Millersburg
Marshal Laumep
Lery
David Daugherty
Daugherty
Millersbing
Chicago
Clyde H. Wallace
United States Sub-Treasury
Secret Service
Wallace
Fragmented OCR notes on local event and people
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and places with scattered phrases about a local gathering or notice. It mentions individuals such as Fred Muwepn and Jad El Beanie and references a Weberan Mutual Pretec taupe and votes, but key details are missing or corrupted.
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Dee 25
Psu
Wooster
Prstatties Momus
Fred Muwepn
Mayne
el Beanie
T Smith
Grutt
Uu Mohe
Mas Mary Minteter
Miss
Td aNgorts
Weberan Mutual Pretec Taupe Qesoe Apiets
Thiatho
Kant
Vgiugey OM
Noranm ore and strange Belgian flag ship in Norfolk voyage
A damaged OCR fragment reports the Noranmore, a 346 ton vessel flying the Belgian flag, sailing from Liverpool to Norfolk December 17 and overdue. A hurricane struck the Noranmore, a boat dispatched to assist swamped, crew rescued by a second boat. The Noranmore docked in port with bow and propeller damaged but survived. Other scattered items mention a Christmas strike, local casualties, and unrelated notices.
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Norfolk Wai
Noamare
Liverpool
Righards
Sta
Laverpool
Norfolk
Dée
Noranmore
Iyghe
Prisoners in Cuba Report Urges War Dept Action
New York Prison Association chief Lewis traveled to Cuba to inspect jails and submitted a sensational report to Secretary of War urging an end to intolerable cruelty. He describes overcrowded cells, prisoners held without charge, and harsh conditions, calling for federal intervention to address mass confinement and injustice.
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New York Prison Association
St Churlont Lewis
New York
Dee
Ait T. Lewis
Cuba
United States
Secretary of War
War Department
Mr. Lewis
Hell Upon Earth
John Hay
Choate
London
South Africa
Lourenzo Marques Delagoa Bay Row
Geldart
South Witham Street
Hay
Fragmented note on late 19th century monetary inflation
The fragment cites rising speculation and prices, a 1879 era of monetary optimism, and a 1637 Bank of England reference. It mentions gold and silver, mint actions, and warnings about inflation’s impact on margins and business, with unclear attributions and garbled phrases.
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Bank of Higland
Lafayette memorial fund dispute and theft report in Chicago
Fragmented records describe a theft from the Lafayette Memorial Commission in Chicago on Christmas Eve. A safekeeping envelope and valuables including a watch and overcoat were taken, with mentions of government keys, treasurer’s office, and subscriptions in progress. Local Philadelphia reports reference relief funds and charitable drives connected to the event.
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Solvenir Lafidyetté Hn
Chicago
Lee
Lafayette
Lafayett Memorial Commissan
Savings Bank
Epoch Day Note Among Irregular Stock Market Patches
A fragmented report mentions various place names and actors in a dated financial context. References to Danish elder roles, local county details, and several unclear proper nouns appear amid scattered numerals and snippets. The text lacks a coherent event or outcome to confirm.
Township Board Defers Hiring Superintendent in Plain
Last Monday the Plain township Board met at Blackleyville to discuss employing a superintendent for public schools. Prof Haupert of Wooster opposed it unless a central high school exists. With only three in favor, the proposal was dropped as unpopular with residents. Also notes a party in Cincinnati for holidays and a theft incident near Led's grocery with a boy ready to reveal details next Saturday.
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Plain Township
Blackleyville
Haupert
Wooster
Dountry
Wayng Aljlaman
Cincinnati
People’s College
Led's Grocery
Grain-O touted as healthy coffee substitute for children
Advert says Grain-O is a nourishing, coffee-like drink for children. Made from pure grain and prepared to taste like coffee, it supposedly distributes health as more Grain-O is consumed. Sold by grocers for 3c and 2c.
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Havre Pu
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