The Great Liberalor and Lincoln’s Enduring Worth
A fragmentary tribute recounts Abraham Lincoln as a noble leader of freedom and human dignity. It emphasizes his struggle for emancipation, faith in providence, and mission to preserve liberty, honoring his impact against slavery. The piece recalls Washington’s creation of the nation and Lincoln’s role in extending rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avraham Lincoln
L'ncon
Dent
Njao
Tim
Washington
Earth
Guy Rom
Washington Ad
Linclo
Crarses
Aolte
Random 1890s-Philippines and politics musings mix
A garbled column mocks weather, politics, and the Philippine situation. It references Aguinaldo, Dewey, and General Eagan with fraternity of opinions about liberty, manners, and lemonade, mixed with stray notes on hairstyles and humor.
Court Orders Major Courtroom Renovations and Costs
The county court orders substantial renovations to the courtroom including ventilation, a consultative room, updated furnishings, and carpet replacement. Estimated cost starts at 10,000 with a potential levy to cover expenses, and a certified copy of this order will be sent to County Commissioners for action and reporting.
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Wodngesday
Journal
James Jopn J. Agsme
Sika M Doupglasr
Julio Mi. Swartz
Ujp
J.B. Taylor
Hop. B. B. Urite Lisia
M. L. Smyser
Unis Nearta
Nail
Wajuue
Qile
Lo Furan
Salt Court
Ander
Neta m
Terrible Death of Aged Woman From Clothing Fire
Mrs Susan Dice widow of Dintel Dice of Urst Manstrid Wooster relatives report she died after clothing fire from an explosion at her home. She suffered severe burns over most of her body and endured hours of agony before funeral services conducted by Rev H L Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dice
Dintel Dice
Urst Manstrid
A.M the
Wooster
A Mother Honored at Birthday Gathering in Wooster
A Wooster mother, Mrs. Loyd Boyd, celebrated her 51st birthday with a small gathering of friends and relatives. Born in 1818, she recalls early Franklin township life, neighbors like John Appleseld, and family roots including Dutch ancestry from her husband Samuel Boyd who ran a store and later a stock business before his death in 1866.
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Degtat
John A. Buy
Hiroyu
Mary Hindman
Morrland
Bye& Few Keare
Samuel Boyd
Franklin Township
Bord School House
Wooster
Adams Express Co
Five
Timber ornaments fall from McSweeney building injure passerby
Shortly after 11 o'clock this morning one of the wooden ornaments on the McSweeney building over Keppel's grocery fell to the pavement. It struck a passerby who narrowly escaped serious injury. Jimmy Tofty Hollloran, a Republican employee, was nearby. Another ornament appears unstable and may also fall.
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McSweeney
Keppel’s
Etorn
Jimmy Tofty
Holloran
Alea
Complimentary Banquet Honoring Judge Smyser in Wooster
A Wayne County Bar banquet at Archer House celebrated Hon. M. L. Smyser of Wooster, who filled the late Julius Pomerene’s term as circuit judge. Guests included Judge John M. Swartz of Newark and many local figures. The event featured a formal menu, music by Fletcher Mandolig Club, and numerous toasts praising Smyser’s service and the bench.
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M. L. Smyser
Wooster
John M. Swartz
Newark
Wayne County
Archer House
L. Smyser
Sixth Judicial District of
Ohio
Julius ©. Pomerene
Ruie
Fletcher Mandolig Club
Smyser
A. C. Voris
Aeron
T. ¥. McCray
Mansfield
N. Coe
Orrville
A. D. Metz
Frack Taggart
J.C McClarrap
Ross W. Jonck
Col
Bert Eeson
B. J. Clark
J Stan
K. L. Adair
J.D Beer
Sherff
McGoy
Frank J. Shives
Albert Dix
H. Sauere
Nick Awater
Will Miller
D. T. Downing
Florian Nebaffter
David Myers
George Miller
T. W. Orr
D. W. Musselman
George Clapper
George W. Layde
W. D Tyer
Daniel Fonck
Geo. Power
BR. B. Adair
John Mcsweeney
Our Gaeste
Mr. McSweeney
McClure
Karke
de Toqneville
Republic
L. B Critchfield
John
Lora Bacon
Lord Bacon
Hop
Hirem B Sw
M. L Smyser
Jurges Douglass
Adams
Circuit Judges Change and Week's Decisions
Crealt Judges John J. Adams Silas M. Douglass and John M Swartz altered week’s matters Wednesday afternoon Judie Swartz retired after three months service succeeded this erning Hon. KR. M. Voorhes noted attorney of that aunty Voorhes a veteran of the Rebellion. Decisions listed include Robt J Smith vs Margaretta H Mc Farland et al error petition denied Boyd not party Ged H Hay & Son vs J Frank Felger appeal reversed decree to Hay & Son Isaac M N Smith administrator vs de Cincinnati Desiccating Co petition dismissed original papers not filed Otto Troutman vs Geo J Ebright error reversed action to cover promissory note. Also Pennsylvania issues new ice reaper to be read by employees beginning this week trains paid from report time to starting place. previously pay began from when orders were received.
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Crealt
John J. Adams
Silas M. Douglass
John M Swartz
Judie Swartz
Erning
KR. M. Voorhes
Diadge Voorhes
J.smith
Margaretta H. McFarland
Boyd
H. Hay & Son Ve
Otto Troutman
Geo. J. Ebright
Pain Conquered Health Restored By Pinkham's Compound
Reader Mus. Dzina Bad RENssELazE, EXP tells how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her back pains bearing down pains and menstrual suffering after two bottles. She now feels better after four bottles and urges others to seek help. The letter notes early symptom neglect can cause serious female illnesses and offers free health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dzina
Bad Rensselaze
Wreck at Mansfield Delays Eastbound Passenger Train
East-bound Pennsylvanian No 14 collided with a freight at the B A crossing Mansfield. Fireman Larael Stoll of Pittsburgh was slightly hurt. Airbrakes froze, keeping the train halted until thawed and repaired. passengers diverted to another train. Abe Saybolt of Wooster reports some cars were remarkable.
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Pennsylvanois Road
Mansfield
Larael Stoll
Pittsburg
Abe Saybolt
Wooster
Man
Mie
Cold at Big Prairie Reports Frigid Weather
Special to the Republican from Big Prairie Oklahoma on February 9 notes extreme cold. The maximum reached 5 below zero, minimum 15 below, and 20 below at 6 o'clock this morning. Work is at a standstill at the celhouse as men cannot endure the cold wind on the lake. Blane shefer is very sick with Brights disease with slight prospects of recovery.
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Wou Ten Republican
Big Prairie
Celhouse
Man Found Frozen But Recovered After Whiskey Suspected
Special to WoosTkE REPUBLICAN DatTron Feb 10 A buggy with no conscious rider passed David Gardner who pursued it. The horse led him to a hitching carriage where the occupant was found. After hours of work he revived. Physicians blamed liquor for the condition more than the cold. The man gave no name.
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Woostke
DatTron
David Gardner
Miraculous Escape From Train Collision Near Wooster
Special to Wooster Republican reports that near North Lawrence Ohio February 12 a vehicle returning from a survey was struck by Fast Train No. 7. The team horses were killed instantly but all occupants escaped with no injuries except John Kevary who suffers nervous prostration and is very low.
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Wooster Republican
North Lawrence
Fed
Dante
Edward Daugherty
Jobo
Mixe Kanary
Niccolas Welsh
Ft W.& C. By
Jono Kevary
Record Coldest Night Of Winter 1898 99 In Bloomington
The article notes the night of Feb 8 and morning Feb 9 as the coldest of winter 1898 99. Mercury fell from none at noon Wednesday to 6 below by 8 pm and 16 below by 3 am per government instruments at the Experiment Station. Bloomington residents report 18 degrees below, with downtown thermometers around 12 to 14 below at 6 am and 8 am the next day.
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Raro
Bloomington
Wooster Woman Assigns For Benefit Of Creditors
Mrs. Sarah L. Hoffman of Wooster filed a deed of assignment to Wm F Kean covering in lot 935 Wooster and stock in stores at Shelby Richland county under B W Hoffman & Co and Perrysville under H B Hoffmen. Bond set at 9000 with assets valued 4600. Appraisers named Daries A Groves Harvey Switz Gav W Sptealer. Hoffman previously ran an established business at Loudonville managed by Bert Hoffman. stock moved to Shelby a year ago. Liabilities not estimated in the assignment.
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Sarah L. Hoffman
Puesday
Wm. F.kean
Wooster
Shelby
Richland County
B. W. Hoffman & Co
Perrysville
H. B. Floffmen
Harry Hoffman
Give the Children a Drink Grasp-O and Grai-O
An advertisement promotes Grasp-O as a nourishing coffee substitute called Grai-O that also aids digestion and strengthens nerves. Marketed as non stimulant and suitable for children and adults, it claims to taste like coffee when prepared properly and costs about 15 to 25 cents.
A Comrade's Tribute to Capt Van Doorn at Funeral
Remarks by Hom. A. S. McClure honor Capt. William P. Van Doorn of Co. K 16th Ohio Regiment. McClure recalls their friendship from camp Tiffin to Petersburg and Vicksburg, praising Van Doorn's bravery, gentleness, and fortitude amid capture and illness, and foresees reward in the afterlife.
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Hom. A
S. McClure
W. P. van Doors
G. A
McClure
Wiliam P. van Doorn
Firat Por Ae
Co. K
16Th Ohio Regiment
Camp Tiffin
Jam
Wooster
van Doorn
Obio
Kiev
Vicksburg
Mobile
Bkishmond
Ander Sad¢H
Richmond
Petersburg
James River
North America
van Doord
Cheappeake Bay
Annapolis
Maryland
Mississippi
Sherman
Jackson
Tropics
Capta van Doorn
16Th Ohio
Christian Tian Fortitude
Earth
Student harmed during fraternity initiation hunt ends in mystery
Ernest Weld, a university student, disappeared after a midnight initiation. A box with his sister at Hoover Cottage led to discovery when opened. Authorities pursue clues in a likely inter state initiation scheme with potential startling outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Weld
The
Diversity
bin Eara
Hoover Cottage
Recruitment charges list men enlisted for 14th Infantry
Thos. F Madden, in charges of 16 recruiting office, sent word to enlist 20 men for the 14th Infantry for service in the Philippines. This morning enlisted: Louis Lutz of Canton 14th, Henry Kysels of Canton 14th Infantry, Walter S. Purdy of Mt. Vernon 2d Infantry.
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Thos
F Madden
Sett Ce
Philippines
Louis Lutz
Canton
Lorine
A Henry Kysels
Fof Centon
14Th Infantry
Walter S. Purdy
Mt. Vernon
Obituary of Jacob J Wilford of Sugarcreek Township
Canton Ohio February 9 1909 Jacob J Wilford of Sugarcreek Township died Wednesday morning about 10 oclock after a yearlong illness of dropsy He was buried at 3 pm in Dalton cemetery His pastor Rev Torbet delivered the obituary born January 8 1832 in Sugarcreek Township Wayne County Ohio He married Lydia M Steg September 22 1853 Six children survived the four living ones Mrs K G Cook Charles M Mrs Benj Bailey and Frank Bailey The family attends the M E church and Dalton Lodge No 480 Knights of Pythias conducted the funeral services He leaves his wife four children one brother two sisters and many relatives and friends
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Canton
Jacob
Wilford
Sugarcreek
Hadeen
Dalton
Torbet
Methodist Church
Jacop
Sugarcresk Township
Wayne County
Lydia M. Steg
K. G. Cook
Uorrvvine
Charles M
Masailion
Benj. Bailey
Frank Bailey
Scrys
Me- Quaid
Supaagy
M. KE
Dalton Lodge
Knights of Pythias. H
Living on the Reputation of Others
A fragment discussing manufacturers who rely on the good name and reputation of others to profit from inferior goods. The speaker notes that even with all else taken, maintaining a name remains essential for those who trade on reputation rather than substance.
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WoostEs
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Wooste
As & Merchant's
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Feedericksburg
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Cye
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Obid
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B.w Nvasn
J. H. Stoll
Drs. Storl & Ryall
North Market
North County Offiers
Dr Stoll
Besill Avenue
Bowman
Aseney
Jacob Fischer
Frick's Block Ouster
Tritrie
Roaser Naions
Board OF Dire
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Curtis Hart JR Zimmerman
Pias Sorplugaud
Jacon Freck
Lanawe
Wayre Fe
Habachoo Bulding
Dune
Noel S
Julian Jeffries
Western Union Telegraph Room
W. H. Wiler
Ghae
Wooster, Ohio
Aaron Boffenmyre
Prop
Mast
Liberty Street
Golden Corners
Ebrsea
Samuel Ghyer
BOME
J. H. Hklean
Sweatatoeaotsa AS
Escoqrci
T. Ela
Bryan
Lia
Agipaldo
Republicaon
Holmes
General O.18
Manilla
Aguinaldo
South America
Dewey and
Uis
Eagan
Filippinos
Rother
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Court House
Circuit Court
Cort
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Zancavi Pi
A.C Voris
Akroo
M Douglas
Judy Bracker
Mansfeld
T.C. Mengert
O. BE. McBride
Hoctor
Earl Adair
John McSweeney, Esq
L. B. Critchfield
Siram B. Seartz
Mw. L. Smyser
Sun John M4
Swart
John’m. Swartz
R. M. Voorhes
Pennsylvania
Pinkham VO
Rovat‘wutrea Ponder CO
New York
Bars Prezem
Manila
Jacob S. Wilford
Sugarcreek Township
Alleuck
Pine Tree Tar Compound
Laubach & Boyd
M. Baskin
Archer
East Liberty ‘Street
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