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Jaans Poe
New York Tribune
Republican
Tribune
Allen Q Myers Leads Ohio Democracy Rivalry and Year-End Trade
Allen Q Myers portrays himself as a strong figure against Congressman John J Lentz and the anti Hanna Republicans while praising Wooster merchants holiday trade. The piece urges better business in 1898 and notes Cuba relief appeals, secretary Sherman’s fund drive, and the Republican paper's subscriber discipline in Wayne County.
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Allen Q Myers
John J. Lentz
Ohio Democracy
Lentz
Democrata
theanti-Hanna
Wiley
Wayne County
Columbus
J.J. Lentz
McDowell
Allen W. Thurman
Aquila Wiley
Hanna
Jones
Arkansas
U. 8
Myers
Democratic State Committee
Lantz
Conessman
Holiday Trade Surges Across Wooster Businesses
Wooster merchants report a strong Christmas and holiday season with brisk trade across categories. Dry goods grocers hardware and toy shops note better than last year, some by 10 to 50 percent, while clothing and candy firms report record or near record sales. Local chains and independents credit favorable weather, steady demand, and loyal patrons. publishers mark a cheerful outlook for the New Year.
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Wooster
Allstomethertito-Exte
Weveter
Craighead &Co
Geo. Sas! & Co
Spyder
Ad. Eilspermah
Fogieson & McCormick
Quinty & Kline
Ekspermine’s
Fisher
Barneas
Tranks
Wooster Brush Works
Noah’s Ark
McClure Stage and House
Bradshaw
Annat
Muschenich
Freedlander
Georg
McClarran
Boutson
Ahoe
Harding & Co
Barnard
Paultry
Rich & Blough
Krieger, Jr
T J. Saal
Poulry
Zindbrger
Wilson
Drage
Wiler
Zimmerman & Co
Wooster Hardware Co
Ilrade
Landis & Sohmauch
Keister Brog
Griffin
Caskey
Geecer
Wilhelm
L. Saal
Haraloker
Johnston
Landis
W. G
Dawson
McClure & Co
Neila Bros
Notting
Bryson
Gelrgey
Shibley
Miller
Lehman
Kelm & Doty
Dilgard
Faur
Procter & Chail
Bechtel
Midglewood-veal ,Co
Smith & Son
Wacker Bros
Wooster Ice and Coal Co
Gray & Son
J.C. Hall
Trade reports glow with holiday impact across multiple firms
A collage of post holiday trade reports shows dealers from clothing to footwear, books, stationery, draymen, and bakeries praising varied results. Some note holidays barely helped, others call trade fair or better than last year, with big shipments in poultry and express services. Legal notices and court actions intrude, including indictments, divorces, and liquor damages suits in Wayne County Courts.
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Gaiselman
Robinson
Lanbach & Bkuyd
Jeffries
U. S. Express
Lott
Avery
Marchand
Tulok
Leyta
Veeuee Vena
Sir Bala
Tures
Beresford
Egies
Adama Express
Corts & Larger
B&o
Holiday Treth
Ae Minnie Hanna
Charles Annua
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
William
Adam Fisher
Wilhelmina Young
Wilhelm Young
West T. Leckinpaugh
Woolae
East Liberty Street
Charles E. Hanna
Notioe
Ngavurea
Elizabeth Faber
Weat Liberty Street
Isaiah Ficher
Sut Market Street
Hanna
Hanns
Farouy
M. L. Spore
WEDDING OF MISS MARIA LATHS UNIVES, 1900S STYLE
The ceremony united Miss Laths Unies and Mr. James at the Presbyterian church in Lexington with a solemn ring rite. Guests, including Prof. B. Adoves and others, gathered at the hotel afterward for congratulations and a festive reception.
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Wits
L. Seward
T’ressyterian
Lexington
Iran
Colber
Baek
Sba
Ted Ly
Jamep
Centri
Colanna
Lise
Tarie
Prof
B. Atdoves
Wadsworth Normal School
Cheries Grosjean
Ely Dream Balm Advert for Ulcers and Skin Diseases
An 1896 advertisement touts Ely Dream Balm as a versatile counter irritant for deep seated ulcers scrofula eruptions rheumatism and many skin and bodily complaints. It claims rapid relief from colds and lists purchase points Laubach Boya NY Jan Broogs uyn and Ely Bros New York with prices 2d and 60 cents.
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Atiff
Laubach & Boya’s
Broogs
Uyn
MLV Bros
Ely
Fred K. Fries
Hart
Ely Bhos
Warren Street
N. Y
Constipation Relief Ad From Dr Caldwell’s Syrup
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup for constipation noting it is pleasant to take and effective. It highlights relief for energy and appearance and lists pricing and a Laubach & Boyd contact.
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Laubach & Boyd
Klan
Carters Cascara Cordial Ad Cites Digestive Cure
The ad proclaims Carters Cascara Cordial as the ideal laxative for chronic constipation digestion and dyspepsia. It lists price one shilling or sixty cents and mentions Lanbach and Boyne as the sellers with a January date reference.
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Carters
Lanbach & Boyne 5
Cag
Settling Estates and Probate Actions Across County
Multiple estate matters and probate hearings listed with names like Jobo Me larran Jaila A Meclatyre and Margaret Lytle. Court actions include orders of sale appraisements and hearings set for February 4, 1828, with guardians administrators and executors filing accounts and applications for private and public sale and corrections to inventories.
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Jobo Me
Amos Walter
The
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Ded
Wiam H. Lehr
Kiie J Clark
R&nson
Clark
Bona
Aporatgers
RK. N Warren
Kk M. dMeCoy
David Nice
Curtia J Bre
Ted Iskan
Curts
Hkrenrema
Ayetawer
Aoe Batogs
Henry Keek
Oba
Les i Arthur Serf
John J Lytle
Margaret Lytle
Jff
Lytle
P Prainere
R. W. Smith
Jean Wat
John Girorgan
James
A Newkirk
Jobo Lees
Bled Petit
Reas Egrete
Kuzene Schaffter
Atam
Rator
Gee
L. Senaffier
Gscounts
Catharine M. Lake
C. W. Lake
Wilof
Margaret V
Lemaine
Saran T. Shields
Foto
Margaret Virgins
Sellau
DK Franca
Irlia Wagner
G. D Barnard
D. K France W LP
Critchfield
Joseph Speck
D. Barnard
D. K. France
Applicaton Ganted
Calendar Carnival Opens Amid Uncertain Attendance
The Calendar Carnival opening night at the Armory, hosted by the Lutheran church women, drew about 20 attendees due to sudden bad weather. The program featured Wooster City Hand music, a Caston Wright drill, a Quinby medal winner, duets by Mrs George Water and Carroll Muller, and a Calendar dialogue by Miss Emily Myers and others. Refreshments and booths followed, with praise for the performances and plans for Saturday night’s continuation.
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Lutheran Church
Wooster City Hand
Caston Wright
Chevallier
George
Water
Carroll Muller
Game Warden Arrests Rabbits Violator in Wayne Township
On Saturday morning Game Warden Michael Bauer arrested Seymour Ivor of Wayne township for violating game laws by beating rabbits on Pharaday. Mr Boor pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Warden Bauer urged information leading to more arrests and promised equal treatment for all violators.
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Michael Bauer
Seymour Ivor
Wayne Township
Boor
H.C
Local Patent Remedy Notices and Agents Listed
An old newspaper fragment advertises a tonic for dyspepsia liver complaint rheumatism and debility claiming nerve support and energy. It lists sample offers 60c and 30c with many county agents across Wayne and surrounding towns.
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Bacon
W. A. Wilson
Wayne County
W. H. Campbell
Congress
W. B. Overs
Golden Corner
Fickes
Blackleyville
W. D. Tank & Co
Austin
Sellera
Mintibrook
J. D. Bennett &Co
Soreve
W. H. Winkler
Applecreek
J. H Owings
Fredericksburg
J. E. Lemon
Kooks
Johovak
W. Lebanon
B. J. Stinson
Dalton
D. Wenger
Burton City
J. Plunde & Co
Marshallville
Weygandt Succeeds Fanck as Wayne County Prosecutor
William Weygandt today assumed duties as Prosecuting Attorney of Wayne County after defeating Ross W. Fanck. Weygandt moved his family to Wooster and will office in the Downing block, continuing legal practice at the old stand. Fanck retires noted for faithful service though unelected for another term due to political shift.
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William £.Weygandt
Wayne County
Ross W. Fance
Weygandt
Wooster
West Larwill Street
Downing Block
Rogs W. Foneck
Fonck
Jone
Fuack
Death Records Chronicle Local Notables and Obituaries
Obituaries and death notices list Mrs Frank Wilson of Patitumeahip succumbing to pneumonia after one day s illness age 18. Joseph Wagner a longtime milk purveyor dies at his home age 66 with funeral from the Stalncaureb. Elder John F Rowe former editor and preacher dies age about 68. flags honor his family. Mrs Ellen Bleick dies at home of pneumonia age 60. Edna Irene Warfel twin dies age 4 months. Augustus Barns returned to Fredericksburg for burial. Elfen Elerick dies age 60 with funeral at Smetzer residence. Two million Americans suffer from indigestion says ad.
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Joseph Wagner
Ultia
Ty Tle
Wryener
Wovater
John F. Rowe
Real Kent
Henry A Rowe
Priabarg Avenue
Mein Akron
Church of Christ
Savral
Eugene FP
The
Barberton Leader
Frank KE
Akron
Fred
Christian Leader
Cincinnati
Sod Ada
Jeese M. Alley
Edna Irene
John Warfel
Third Ward
Wooster
Augustus Barns
Canton
Moorring
Fredericksburg
Elfen Elerick
Marvey Smetzer
Smetzer
Shreve
Local Woman Writes About Quilting Parties and Gossip
A reader letter from a community journalist complains of jealousy, gossip, and changes in social life. The writer recalls past quilting parties, mentions several local women by name, and laments shifting local traditions and dating rituals amid social pressure and humor.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad by Suffering Patient
A testimonial ad portrays a patient recounting severe back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The speaker describes prolonged discomfort, medical commentary, and eventual rapid improvement, urging readers to buy the product at Foster Milburn Co. and remember the Doan's name.
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Wrich Bieas
Dean
Karey Dobe
Odties Kay
Nelson
Ford
Riaing
Proctor & U
Lasa
Geek
Doan
Keney Villa
Fostetr-Milburo Co
Suffilo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
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