Woman Seeks Divorce and Name Restitution in 1885 Alimony Case
A petition seeks alimony and restoration to maiden name for Mary Holderbaum from her spouse, with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson also petitioning for Mary Dawson. They were married September 25, 1885. The case notes gross negligence, willful absence, and duration of stipulations. Mary Fance requests divorce and name restoration.
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Neity
da Holderbaum
Rr & Hay
Mary Dawson
Iam Dawson
Mary Fance
Late 19th Century Dailey Newsette Incomplete Notes
Fragmentary OCR items recount a city opera recital by Miss Mary Wood praised as Wooster’s finest pianist, plus assorted local deaths and funerals. The record mentions Rev ing’s weak condition, Miss Esther Babb’s funeral, pallbearers, and Elder Knapp. Also notes Dr. Yocum’s narrow horse incident, a transport voyage of Major Barrett, a well near Daniels farm, and a court judgment for Chaffee. Weather and agricultural notes close the clipping.
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Spolsing
Stesiolrythias
Mary Wood
Olung
Baphold
Reving
Ugustus
P. Babb
A. L. Youse
Pulaski
Moon ‘Wrédnesidy
Esther Babb
A. D. Knapp
Metht Church
L. P. Ohliger
Emil Odlich
Anthony Letas
S. S. Shillingohn Stevens, Jr
John F. Barrett
Lincoln Yocum
Laubach & Boyd
Personal notes from Doylestown to West Salem and beyond
Frank Marshall studies railway telegraphing in the B and O office at Doylestown. Mrs. Constant C. Lake of Portsmouth visits Phil Horn on South Beaver Street. Mrs. J. P. Van Dorn leaves for Creston then Zanesville to visit daughter Mrs. E. K. Jones of 389 Putman Avenue. John Billman returns from six weeks in Oklahoma praising its climate and farming. J. O. Armstrong of Hayesville is the oldest Wooster relative. Will Craighbad recovering from a Wednesday injury. Senator Lake Jones hurt by a speed er accident, injuries more serious than expected. D. E. Carlin of West Salem to Alliance to practice law with Attorney Lewis. John S. Schultz, Julius T. Keister, Jesse Warner and Fimner Power go to West Salem for Masonic officers installation. Fred Preston of Detroit and Mrs. Wm. Winder of Delaware visit their parents. W. J. Brown and wife of North Buckeye Street attend burial of their brother Sergt Will Brown, 6th U S Cavalry.
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Frank Marshall
Doylestown
Constant C. Lake
Portsmouth
Phil Horn
Beaver Street
J. P. van Dorn
Creston
Zanesville
E. K. Jones
Putman Avenue
John Billman
Oklahoma
America
J. 0. Armstrong
Hayesville
Wooster
Will Craighbad
Lake Jones
D.E. Carlin
West Salem
Alliance
Lewis
John 8. Schultz
Julius T. Keister
Jesse Warner
Fimner
Fred Preston
Detroit
Win. Winder
Delaware
WJ. Brown
North Buckeye Street
Sergt
Will Brown
Cavalry
Editor Mark Twain in 1869 Express editorial note
A fragment recounts Martin as editor shaping commentary, praising the nominations from the 1869 Republican State convention at Saratoga. It quotes a self confident mock editorial about Curtis and rival editors, predicting political reactions and rivalries within the Express.
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Affalo Exress
Martin
Saratoga
the Express
Mark Twain
Express
Oli Cal
Larned
Curtis
America
Fragmentary Injury Report From Local Incident
An unreadable OCR fragment describes a car incident with a person thrown and bruised, someone injured in the right leg, and possible confinement to a house. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or locations, but indicates injuries and a restrictive outcome.
Ticket refuse dispute over Bucyrus Crestline delays
Henry W. Ellsworth sues the Pennsylvania Company in Crawford bounty court claiming he was forced to stay overnight at Crestline after buying a Bucyrus ticket. He states a subsequent early Bucyrus train ride was refused, forcing him to ride freight to Lucus on, with damages sought around $1,000.
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Crawford
Henry W. Ellsworth
Pennsylvania Company
Poster
Bucyrus
Robinson
Luc Rus
Pennsy Takeover Rumors of B and O Stock Purchase
Numerous stories claim the Pennsylvania Company under Cassatt purchased a majority of B&O stock to gain control. Reports say 310,000 was used to influence moves, with B&O set for improvements and potential divestment from Pittsburgh. Federal superintendents would remain in Cleveland as policy shifts unfold.
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Pennsylvania
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Company
Cass
Pennsylvania Co
B&o
Pittsbore
Pittstiveg
Cleveland
Kiutsburg
Wooster Student's School Recital Sparks a Comical Transcript
An old Wooster subscriber preserves a fragmenting phonograph record of a Wooster High School recitation on German Reformation. The piece features students and a visiting teacher misreading Luther era topics with misheard names, humorous asides, and banter about papal bulls and Ninety five theses. A local man, Mr Johnson, suffered a toe injury at Cuyahoga Falls while handling heavy iron pilots and misses work.
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THE
Wooster
Wooster Voie
Weswatels
Dr Svovel
Akron coal line to reach mines in 60 days
Akron reports an Erie coal shipping extension near Doyles to the mines. The project aims for 23 miles of track and 160 workers within roughly two months. A resolution expressing Boers sympathy no longer dominates front-page news.
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Akron
Akron Company
Doyles
Erie
State Journal
Fragmentary Local Notice From A Derailed OCR
An unreadable OCR fragment shows scattered words about tax reporting and names, with unclear dates or places. The legible bits reference Ry and Shiga but lack coherent details to form a complete news item or factual event.
Flourishing Condition Shows Wooster Library Officers Elected
Wooster Public Library Association held its annual meeting naming officers and trustees for the year. James Mullins was elected president and W O Beebe was named trustee and secretary, with Dr J A Gann as vice president and Geo J Schwartz as treasurer. The group reported strong finances, 935 membership cards, and a push for larger quarters as the library, funded by public funds, remains open to all.
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Wooster Public Library Association
James Mullins
A.D. Motz
W. O. Beebe
Chape Haupert
George J. Schwartz
J A. Gann
M. Whitford
J. A. Gann
Geo. J. Schwartz
W. O- Beebe
Tressurer
Geo
Jo Schwartz
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Publi
Farmer’s Arrest Shrouded in Confusing Court Report
A farmer Henry Gerber near Hersville allegedly caused the arrest of blacksmith Lother Payne after a hearing in which Gerber claimed the accused planned a crime. The page contains garbled phrases about bonds, testimony, and a deferred pledge, leaving the outcome unclear.
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Henry Gerber
Tvua
Hersville
Weducas
Lother Payne
Ébuire
Leiner
Gerber
Eamstatie
Papa Pias
Édoo
Bart
Passewots
Untitled note on pony owner and doctor forced to treat
An unclear report describes a patient village incident involving a pony owner Tolto Johnnten and a doctor identified as Dr Derr. The text mentions chloriform exposure and relief actions, with references to a Monday event and ongoing suffering.
Dared ot ky cnet sp HIGH: NORO wedding scene at Applecreek
The ceremony of Rev. D. D. officiating united a contracting couple in Applecreek with family and friends present. The couple, described in detail, conducted a simple nuptial service, followed by a reception and dinner. The newlyweds then traveled to a home on North Mur street to begin their life together.
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Rev
D. D
Applecreek
PRESS POINTS AND BEEF TRADE NOTES
Fragmented text discusses Boers buying American beef in large quantities and facing delays. Mentions General WWapron, Hagland WL, and various misread phrases. Timbered headlines suggest night attacks and historical military references with erratic spellings.
Deaths At Orrville QO B Mountgomers
Orrville QO B Mountgomers dies after long illness. Funeral services held in Orrville on the following Monday afternoon for the well known local resident aged about sixty. The community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
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Perlay
Obey
Vhasdas
Unclear OCR fragment on bus stop notes and defaced signs
Fragmentary OCR text describes damaged or defaced inscriptions near a bus stop or public station. The garbled lines mention a bus, signs, and possible events, with unclear references to people and times. No coherent facts or identifiably named entities can be confirmed from the readable bits.
Wooster Figures in Regional Names and Places List
A jumble of names appears to reference regional figures and locales including Wooster, Napa, Florence, Dovestew, Winoster, Vrédercksbury and Vieling. The text lists multiple individuals such as George WooStaurler Mas M Cos, Mary, Cheseland, Florence Trewi, Wilbert Qo Leng, Cartrude Fuite, Josephane Mott and others, implying a compiled roster or community directory with unclear roles or events.
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Mas M
Kessan
Wooster
Napa
Pepry B.wartine Mary
Cheseland
Florence Trewi
Dovestew
Wilbert Qo
Cartrude Fuite
Winoster
Wip Blough
Vieling
Floitenbeth
Loder
Anuan
Wih
Boshaw
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Vrédercksbury
Will Craighead Boy Seriously Injured by Horse Incident
A boy identified as Will Craighead suffered grave injuries after an accident with a horse at the rear of George Thompson's residence on Wednesday. He slipped and fell under the animal, later receiving head and body injuries, and was cared for at home before being taken to his parents' home while doctors treated him. The incident left him conscious but in critical condition and described as a brave, resilient child.
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Martin Luther
O'Brien
India
Harris
Luther
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Berm
Wintenburg
Stelzel
Norris
Hollingsworth
Robin Hood
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Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues and other ailments. It claims quick relief, beer and whiskey impact, and includes a mail offer for a trial bottle and medical advice. The copy emphasizes a safesafe remedy and urges readers to send their address for a pamphlet.
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David Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
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