Wooster Daily Echo 1899 Groundhog Day Notes and Local Items
The Wooster Daily Echo for February 8, 1899, reports on groundhog day observations, school notices, weather readings from the Experiment Station, and local events. It notes teachers harvesting crops, school calendars, political candidacies on the Republican ticket, a poetry installment, and social notices including marriages and anniversaries. Major names include Major A. Charpe, Lt. Alfred A. Merrillatt, Rev. J. H. C. Smitten, and Mrs Jane Kentel, with references to Wooster, Canton, and McKeesport alongside community businesses and institutions. The thermometer, boiler damage at the county, and military promotions are touched on, as are upcoming services and local society activities.
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Andrew G. “Sigler
Migs
Fanny Dysart
Wooster
Gom ” Barrett
Pawnship Traatee
von Gotgeraditions
Jane Hentel
Beallaveroe
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Personal notices from Wooster area society page
Ex appoin tment director J F Seas of Oerville is very ill Mrs Columbus Webster of Ashland visits in the city Newton Greaser has quit the road for Akron Mrs Speers McClarran’s funeral recalls many locals Mrs David Pidres of Michigan Ulty nd near Massillon Daisy Trub leaves after long course in mouaio Mrs B E Pardge of Pittsburgh Ave very old resident ill J V Keister delivers West Salem address but is ill Jennie McClarran visiting the Mary hall Jack Blessing visits from Marquette Osborne family mourns powerateula death of father Miss Linda Rinehart recovering from grip eye strain requires glasses Local notes include city lawyer Dr John H Prugh lecture and travel plans for Mr Bevara and Mr Afloat. George Jackson and wife in Wooster for mother’s funeral.
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Weqnes
Iorimary
J. F. Seas
Oerville
Columbus Webster
Ashland
Newton Greaser
Akron
el Seah
Orviille
Speers Mclarran
David Pidres
Michigan
Wooster
Heter
Speers McClarran
Will Brown
Hanne
Hotal
Ublic
Wester
Hanna
Muller
Uoabocton
Daisy
Massillon
Mouaio
B.E Pardge
Pittaarg Aveenus
Mies
Jennie MecClarra
Weat
Mary Hall
M L ‘Peaver
Nis
D. E Bkibingon
John H Prgh
Reformed Church
Jack Blessing
Marquete
Mrer
Jon Hienatt
Svité
Bou
Ithae
Giai
A. Ross Tqson
Loudonville
Grips
Inez J
Reney
Creston
P. van Deora
Boone
Marco
J.P
van Nest
Daniel Hoffman
4Offman
C. M. Lovett
Shreve
New Camberland
Mra Lovett
Hun Wm
Fackeye City
Minnids Badin
Medina Senoole
Tharaday
Moreai
Tur Missea Meadbill Spinkstree Mrs. Perry Yurnett,of Weat Larntetreet
Tofiraday
Catharine Spyder
Tve
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Costs No More To Go Gast via Washington Over Pennsylvan i a
Fragmentary notice outlines travel routes via Washington or Pennsylvania to Philadelphia with ten day periods for special passes. It references ticket holders and requests official contact for schedules and arrangements through Wooster Owen Lines and representatives. The text is garbled but indicates travel options and pass information.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Eh Harris Marhtotton
National
Cadoes
Philadelphia
Fengsylvenia
Lancaster
Vital
Phil
New York
Treetpauta
O Wooster
Owena
Ae Leyda
General Battle Reports Nightlong Engagement in Manila Bay Area
Insurgents repulsed after heavy fighting with Our Ranks near two hundred killed or wounded. Admiral Dewey announces the United States army and navy joint action, with Otis reporting assaults repulsed and advances beyond prior lines. Casualties estimated high, but gains include villages and defenses captured.
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Dewey
Army
Navy
United States
Washington
Manilla
Iine
West Salem Lodge installs officers in crowded ceremony
In West Salem the public installation of officers for West Salem Lodge No 442, Modern Woodmen of America, drew a large audience. The program featured a song by three children, a ladies quartet, and a polished address by Bro Tawney. Officers listed include N G A F Daolap, Vice, Sec J Mullinix, Fin Sec Drosha, and others. The Wooster camp and local fraternal activity were noted, with growth and weekly meetings described along with a detailed reminiscence of past rituals and community support.
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D. Yi Pas
Tana
Ber
Rafry
Weat Salem
Weat Satem Lodge
UO. F
JL. Mollr
Pam
Joho
Seba Marshal
JL G.¢ Wardee
Fergusoni
Xo Shilling
Bro Tawney
N. G
A. F. Daolap
V.u
Kb. J
Mullinix
Drosha
Treat
Jaco Lesthermann
Fin Deffner
Guardis
E. Bergasbn
Unndoptor
Guardian
P. Simon
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Vy Geo. Fi Morrando, Foreman. . . RK. and L. 8. 8.—D. 8.' Richard and M. Bishop
É& O. Clark
Emasks
H. Miller
Tjb. Kebler
M. L. Warner
Masic
Morr
West Salem
Wooster
Court of Common Pleas finds mixed verdicts in weekly session
Morning session reports show Judge Swartz, Joan J. aflame and S. M. Douglass delivering decisions on numerous cases. Several actions affirm lower court verdicts while a few reverse, including a dispute over machinery worth and a replevin case. Jury awards include 1,260 dollars for a railroad-related claim and a verdict supporting certain insurance and trust provisions.
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Joan J
Et . Baents
Court of Common Plea
Harriet BE
Bricker
Peter Cooper
Lelly
Hoaleon
Actin
Alod
Oeter & Miltersburg RR
Carey W Kanke
A. E. Poulston
Jaroe
Eat Hichland Katasi Insurance Lo
Isaiah Byall
Ears
Mary J. Liggett
D. Q Luggett
Absalom Liggett
George Liggett
Absalom H. Liggett
Hetra
C. Me
G. V. Hard
Mary Merz
Mra Maerz
Hard
Wm. Dearing & Co, Ve. D. O
Orrow
Traitor or Spy Debate Surrounds Filipino Envoy
A New York Albany dispatch notes Agricio Btillo, Philippine junta envoy in the U.S., traveling to Canada as tensions rise over his status. The State Department says he may be a traitor if the Philippines is American, or a spy if it remains under Spanish nominal rule. In Augusta, Georgia, 100 militiamen from the Filskut Minegota volunteer unit head to Augusta to avenge a civilian murder. troops restore order as General Spinner stabilizes the situation.
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Waltes
Cape Jawa
M. L
Geaud Manter
Presdn
Jon
Tie Dy Soniversary
Tod
Inpoia
United Stats
al- Teatty
State Department
S.ponciflo
Philippines
Augusta
McClernand
Young
War Department
Striking views on women’s roles and health prompts debate
A fragment discusses gender roles and the challenges women face in professions and daily life. It references medical and legal careers, social expectations, and difficulties related to reproductive health and bodily changes. The text suggests concern over control, service roles, and aging.
Tragic Waseon and Miss Wasson Die Body Mourned
A severe railway collision near Ovettoun injures and kills passengers Thomas Wasson and Miss Kate Wasson. Brother Thomas likely to die. both victims were struck by an engine and tender on the Balt more line. Mrs Wasson and other witnesses described the fatal crash as the train plowed into a wagon. The surviving family awaits further medical updates from Dr H E Young as authorities investigate the crash.
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Boagay
Coutsi
Tog
Toomes Wasson
Steter
Kate Wasson
Wayne
A. Engine
Tander
Logo
Ovettoun Tne Pdrae
Natanty Biied
Moss Waasson
H. E. Young
Po Dunes
Dr. Young
Wavesup
Crogg
Iitcna
Wasson
Toner
Ey Howe
LY T
Tr Cress Ny
Lear Soyser
Cody
Waa
Starting Malm Right Chicago News style fragment
The fragment presents a dialogue where ARI sighs about installing a sentiment in Jotal heart, and a practical maid interrupts noting her heart is not installment company business.
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Sir
Chicago News
Didonr frien retire from politics
The practical worker clarifies that the retire is not a true retirement but a knockout, reflecting a dramatic dismissal from political life as reported by the Washington Star.
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Didonr Frien
Practical Worker
Washington Star
Probate court notes and estate actions listed by judge
Estate filings and actions under Probate Judge McClarrah include guardianship and executor appointments, inventories and appraisements, will probations, and hearings. Notable items involve J B Myers and Samuel Foreman executorships, Mary McBride will, Henry Hills guardianship, George Plasterer inventories, and bonds or care orders with hearing dates noted.
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McClarrah
Thomas Reagan
Pxo- Idon
Rockey
Mary
Dockey
Mog
Key
Myers
Lugitim
Samuel Foreman
Trey) L. Baker
Barnhart
Naboy Sank
G. Schaffeer
Lena
David
Noah Buse
George W. Plasterer
Lydia Rauch
Mary J. McBride
Harry McUrida
H. A. Hoffatatt
F. H. Herding
L. P. Obtiger
Elizabeth Brenneman
J. Smedley
Samuel O.smedley
Samantha B. Smedley
J. W. Christy
Mary Snyder
Amuel Graber
Thal
H.M. Bechtel
Joan Seaver
Peter Mower
Albert Smyser
Hogbalberteen
Wm. A. Hammer
Susan Hammer
Shondbun
Ulifford Martir
Meath of Colonel Sexton Dies After Illness
Washington reports Colonel Jams A Sexton commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died at Garfield hospital at 2:44 am after a month of grip kidney troubles and meningitis. Captain W C Johnson becomes acting commander in chief per the constitution. Colorado storm conditions persist with rail lines hindered between Denver and points west.
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Washington
Onel Jams
Sexton
Rand Army of the Republic
War Investigating Commission
Garfield Hospital
Sextup
Johnson
Cincinnati
W C Johnson
Grand Army
Johnson Brothers Hardware Company
Ahled
Eid
de Partment
J+ason
Denver
Colorado
Huttle
Rio Grande
Captilian Literary Society Shines With Young Ladies Evening
Miss Edith Kirk resided in Marshalmville over Sabbath while Mrs H G Baboteguy improves from illness. Miss Alda Myers visited Armathorg. Miss Mary Barnard and Miss Hope Smith hosted a Washington's Birthday event. Castallan unit presented a well received program with vocal and instrumental performances and a concluding praise for continued efforts.
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Edith Kirk
Marshalmville
H. G. Baboteguy
Cua'silan
Ben
Myrtie Pisner
Court orders improved sanitation for Wayne County courthouse
Attorneys and court officers complained of foul sanitation and poor ventilation at Wayne County's circuit court building. Judge Adams and others supported action. A committee was tasked to draft an order directing the County Commissioners to provide proper heating ventilation lighting and cleanliness and to remediate immediately.
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Waynes County
Jas Toa
Mbeh
J. B. Taylor
Leav
Taylor
Critchfield
M L Smyeer
Othera
Capt. Taylor
John J. Adams
Wayne County
Judar Adama
Cart
L. Critchield
Smyrer
Pane Celery Compound Controversy Sparks Medical Debate
A garbled report discusses Prof. Edward EO Phy and a claimed celery compound Pane’s corroding health claims. It mentions tests, a sheriff, a Centra cashier, and a controversial attribution about Panes celery compound’s value, with warnings about overwork and safety concerns.
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Thompson
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Masopice
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Tween Amerique
Nebraska
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Ct Light
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Katé' Wasson
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J. H. McLean
Tedsbaon & Bowrd
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Wayne Cousty
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Young Lady
Captilian Literary Society
Alda Myers
Armathorg
Mary Barnard
van Wet
Hope Smith
Tovacation
Béelse Tostrame
Miss Trauger
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Salo
Miss Thomas Dream Mias Adair
Johnson Karay
Tennyson
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Miss Pearl Garret de
Clark Quartette
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Aldernoy
Bliott
Bogarduy Bach
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Castallan Ie
Coine
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Wayne’s Court House
Allcock
Allcock’s
Columbus
Jones National Fence Company
Columbus, Ohio
NEW York Weekly Tribune
National Family Newspaper
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the Weekly Republican
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Boddatlops
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