Fire and court bids plus local notices in Bolivar area
Local items report remodeling at the telephone exchange, a barn fire near Bolivar, and County Commissioners selling bonds to fund Little Chippewa Ditch work. Also listed are gun club shoots, water works issues, bids for courthouse work, court cases, a mail route update, religious observances, and notices about taxes and property stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Inhausen, Jr
Bolivar
Tate Orhing
Samael
Ames
Old Christian
Shelley
J. M. Ginter
Little Chippewa Ditch
Orrville visitors and local notes in Wooster
Blanche Steele of Orrville visits Wooster friends while Postmaster Flattery reports notable improvement. Adele Guyot returns home from Colama visit. Edward Thomen heads to Indianapolis for a new position. ex Sheriff Garver recovering in city. J. S. McCord rents cottage and plans a bride. Mrs Zimmerman leaves for Washington for Daughters of the Revolution convention. John Unall dies in Dillabarg. funeral Friday. Series of small town items include staff changes, visits, and local arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Steele
Orrville
Miew
Adele'Guyot
Colam- 08
Harry Wilson
Cleveland
Theo
Edward Thomen
Indiers
W. W. Garver
McCord
Western Union Linemap
Wooster
J. B. Zimmerman
Washington
the Daughters of the Revolution
Irvin Chail
John Unall
Dillabarg
Dangerous cold dangers warn with Otto's Cure
A common warning about neglecting colds leading to consumption, bronchitis, asthma, or catarrh promotes Otto's Cure as a remedy. Sales pitched by A. Wilson with 25c and 50c bottles. Multiple county agents listed across numerous towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
A. Wilson
Hottle
W. A. Wilson
Wooster
W.H. Campbell
Congress
W. Evers
Goldenners
J. S. Fickes
Hlaghleyville
Drink &Co
Austin
S Sellers
Millbrook
I. D. Bennett & Co
Eve
W. Hinkler
Applerhek
Owings
Hredericksburg
Semonin
Koch
Jnoak
Westanon
R. J. Stinson
Dalton
D. & Ager
Burton City
J. Pfunder
Marshaliville
Your Life insured-i Day advises health cure claim
Informal ad insults insurance jargon and bank authority while promising cures for liver kidney stomach rheumatism and headaches for a daily fee. The fragmented text suggests a scammy health and life insurance pitch with dubious authority and vague cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankle
Capitol City Bank of Q
Oil Fever Again and Local News From Canann
Oil fever returns as residents report moves within Putnam County and nearby areas. Theft, fires, and illnesses punctuate the week with several incidents, including shopbreaks at Canann Center and a near-fire at Scott Camp’s home. Local residents discuss church music classes, family hardships, and health remedies, including a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Major G. A. Studer.
Wooster Oratorical Contest Defeat Spurs Celebrations
The Wooster University team faced a rare defeat after three years as local observers watched John A. Chamberlain of Denison win second and Vernon Staeffer of Hiram secure top honors. Judges included leaders from Adelbert, Miami, and Ohio Wesleyan. The crowd reacted with cheers, hats in the air, and campus wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeWakx
M Union
Wooster
A. U. Harep
John
A. University
Vonrer
Bedlam
Taog Lg Va
Thwing
Adelbert’ College
Cleveland
Thompson
Miami University
Stevenson
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohlaware
Ohto Unversity
Athens
Saeetion
Stehl
Wooster University
J.L. Hopwood
Maratta
W. A. Colwell
Grarville
Chester D Griesemer
Greer A. Foote
Witenburg College
John A. Chamberlain
Denison University
Citica
Vernon Staeffer
Hiram College
Perry F. King
Mt. Union College
William A. Wolfe
Marietta College
Edson M. Robinson
Bachte College
New Ira
John A. Goamberlain
Denison
la Grange
Percy F. King
Union College
Georgetown
M. Robinson
Bachtel College
Akron
Chester A. Grilesemer
Woo
Quail Kill Count Highlights Harsh Ohio Freeze
An OCR fragment notes unusually high quail deaths in Ohio due to extreme cold over several days. It claims quail numbers fell more than before the season end on December 16 and mentions veteran sportsman John Bolos reporting five covies found slick and fat after a Sunday walk, amid inconsistent regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lagh Sansan
John Bolos
Bolos
Under Three Plays and a Soldier Preacher’s Life in War
Ray G. W. Pepper of Cleveland sent THE SEPUBLIC a copy of Under Three Flega a life story by Pepper as preacher chaplain army captain and consul with many speeches and interviews. Dedicates the work to Gen. John Beatty of Columbus and highlights his Wooster chapter detailing hardship during smallpox with named figures cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray G. W. Pepper
Cleveland
Sepublic
Pepper
John Beatty
Columbog
Wooster
Dr. Liggett
Jam
Egbelman
John Weeney
Joh A
Zimmermans
McClellans
McDonalde Leer
Erosts
Am Bydarrete
Dawe Year
Oriteh- Hels Mullins
Prisoners Sentenced In Local Court Case Flood
Two lawbreakers were sentenced by Judge Easpa after pleas to burglary and larceny in Orrville. Ridge received three years for a Godard tobacco store burglary and two years for a Kraft burglary after an attempted escape. Frank Smith pled guilty to burglaries at Overs & Baker and Fouch & Young in Burbank. The docket session also covered probate actions in Wayne County, with Judge Eason listing cases for trial and J. Searight estate matters under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevsnn
Movey
Fred Ridge
Orrville
C. D. Peckinpaugh
Ousell
Rachel Pyle
Nold Svenue
Nalighburn
Robert
Lincoln
James Coe
Unio
John Sarneck
Mansfeld
Ansfield
P. Ft
Pennsylvania Co
Thomas W. Peckinaugh
R C. Sweeney
Squire Peckinpaugh
Squire Sweeney
Fred. Figert
D.C
James Laubach
Figert
Toodros
Senator Jones
W. K. Weygandt
Burton City
Samioit
Stark
Wayne County
United
Joseph
Nottay
Plaid Jobo O.morr
Fred [Riage
Godard
Ae Shraft
Ridge
Didia
Ialso
Casey” Harrington
Wisson
Kraft
Frank Smith
Overs & Baker
Fouch & Young
Burbank
McCoy
Colampus
Daly
Wayne County of Common Pleas
S&s. B. Eason
Esson
McClarran
Lucinda McCullough
O. J. Searight
SLEIGHING PARTY AT IN infirmary ENTERS JOLLY NOTES
Tuesday evening the Infirmary superintendent hosted a sleighing party from the vicinity. The guest list includes Logaone McQuigg Rachel Metige Katharine Coss Tryphosa Ayers Jeanette Garrett Hannah Mangaune Ladioda Mickman Libby Smith and others while Nebuchadnezzar, Joboson and Pontius P McClarran appear among the men. The group endures mishaps as the sleigh loses weight balance and a cyclist falls, with Blaine singing and a frost-bitten decorum as the ladies’ beauty is teased. After a long feast Judas dives into a banquet of oysters bananas and other fare, while Pontius P subsides wind-break duties and Salomon remains elusive. The write-up closes with merry goodnights and a note urging similar trips if sleighing returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AicIncireana
Thia
Artholomew
Blaine
Ss. Ciomerenonten
Delatire
Judas
Jdas
Noah
Pontios P
Cheeka
Paton
Dave
Pontius Pas
Salomon
The
Local Establishment Expands Quarters in Quinby Block
We Annat has secured a lease on two more rooms in the Quinby Block to enlarge his dry goods establishment. Possession will not occur until mid next summer. Jeweler W H Bradshaw plans a room on East Liberty street after arrangements completed. Annat’s plans are unannounced due to his absence from the city.
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Wooster Republican
Ganaan
Simon Keeney
Putnam County
Buat L
Crestop
Q. R. Keeney
Southo Canaan C
Keeney
Florence Kerr
Leroy
Moyer
F Holsington
Canaan
Knupp Graveyard
Sterling
Canaan Center
T. ©. Darrah
E. L. Herman
J. F. Bowera
Wilson
Doylestown
Canan
Creaton
George Brentzer
Darlington
Lod
Catharine Bowers
Cass
Hattie Bowman
Slater
Henry Beck
Burbank
Apple W. Brentzer
Jin Wooster
J. T. Atkinson
West Liberty Street
Maud Pinkerton
Spink Snd
Bowman
Shoes Bring Comfort After Allen’s Foot Ease Use
Ambiguous ad style text describes after using a foot powder product, shoes feel fit, reducing discomfort from corns bunions and blisters. Mentions relief from nervous fatigue and general comfort improvements. Fragmented phrases reference foot care and ease of wearing shoes. Source readability is limited but centers on footwear comfort and foot conditions.
Descriptive Letter From a Former Warship Traveler
Delano Brinkerhoff recounts a Adriatic cruise from Gibraltar to Naples aboard a cruiser, describing Azores scenery, Gibraltar fortifications, and a Vesuvius lava eruption sighting. He notes Irish quarters, tobacco smuggling cigars, and shipboard camaraderie, ending with plans to write more from Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Douglas
Delano Brinkerhoff
Morris Brinkerhoff
Asyut
Karr
Friena
Marion Crawford
New Orleans
Azores
Sormain
San Miguel
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Battlements
Spain
Sam
Capri
Naples
Alesp
Vesuvius
Aspri
Allentiv
Stern
Stem
Delano Brinkerwoff
Creston Oils Firm Formed At Public Meeting
Creston residents organized Creston Oil Gas & Mineral Co with 310000 capital, shares 25 each, authorizing attorney Price Russell to obtain a state charter. A massellog meeting is set for Saturday afternoon February 18 to acquire leases and draft drilling plans. Citizens campaign to abolish the mayoral office, alleging long improper fees to incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Ttorney Price Russell
Creston Oil Gas & Mineral Co
Wayne County Prebate Court settlers and executors listed
The record lists numerous probate actions in Wayne County including appraisers, executors, administrators, bonds, and petitions to sell real estate. It names Jha 10 McClarran, J. C. Forney, Abraham Moser, Samuel Woods, Jamie McCiell, A. Zimmesan, Martha Earnhart, Maria etc. Hearings set for February 26 and April 7 with various estates and guardianships represented.
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McClarran
Pan
le Marck
Soren
Chas
Orney Pipe
J. C. Forney
Bond
Abraham Moser
Samuel Woods
Jamie McCiell
Anna J
J. Ya
Stair
Jacob ‘Blatr
Real Este A. Zimmesan
Elixebeta Krenneman
Eal
Co A
L. Baker
Martha Earnhart
McClarrar
Jen McClarrap
Lang
OG. W. Forney
Jonas Ueban
D. B. Good
Joho
Margaret L. Reid
Joho F. Myers
Charles Frazier
Moses Blough
Elizabeth
Sarah Ross
Aard
Mary Trevhara
A. K. Sonaff
John B.flickfoger
H. Kenny
Johns
Tanith
Wm. Geissing
Clara McConkey
Park L. Williais
Adam Park
P. Sheets
David E. Sheeta
John Bb. Nolin
Susan M. Nolin
D. W. Molivane
Jos
Tanford
D. E. Mclivaine
Woo, Knepp
A. W. Knowlton
N.L. Boyer
Martin Bookwaiter
G. A. Johnson
Harriet McHona
Mary Kaney
Vatrick Kaney
Eliza H. Kidd
Wm. Kuda
J.T. Kidd
James Oid
Elizabeth Brinkerhoff
James Brinkerhof
Ernestine Braoneck
Anna Steinmetz
Nettie Branneck
Catharine Forrer
Herb Forrer
Sarah L. Hoffman Aled
Asagopmert
W. F. Kean
A A. Zimmerman
Elizabeth Brenneman
James Bodine
Ease Good
Jas. Kapp
Heart Disease Advice Promotes Digestion Aid
The piece explains that many heart troubles in Americans stem from weak digestion and stress, not organic heart disease. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to improve digestion after meals, claims wide relief except stomach cancer, and notes a 50 cent package plus a free booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Paine's celery compound promotes womanly strength and health
A periodical health appeal urges women to try Paine's celery compound for headaches sleep problems dizziness and digestive issues. It claims restoration of liver function digestion and blood quality with testimonials from Amela Stegan and Chicago's North Side Women's Club praising its benefits and urging trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Amela Steg
Tary
North Side Woman’s Club
Chicago
Pame
Fence supplies and rail travel notes from 1900s ad text
Notices include Jones National Fence Company price catalog and a New York drugstore Ripans pills testimonial. Also describes a Cleveland to Columbus sleeper schedule with a local vestibuled sleeper arriving 2:15 a.m., East end Union Depot, shell berths until 7:00 a.m.
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Daly
Ulera Jand
Otncinnati
Clevedid
Columbus
Cleveland
Cinsinnati
Columbia
No. 2
Colambus
Union Depot
Shell
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P. C. Given
Fred J . Miller
Doyietown
M. J. Kooth
Oi Spreve
J Applebaugh
Herr Christine
Landis & Schmunk
James Cbristine
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Ora Shielas
Pittsburg
Edward Latimer
Landis & Schmuck
Gus McAnansy
Wilmeralry
David A. Norris
Averetts Bunting
Shreve
Peckinnsagh
Fra. Faber
Odell’s Lake
Bessie Oldroyd
Spangiler
W. H. Qunnett
Ezebeth Lettner
Lorin
Carvz
Charlies
James Kilbourne
Toledo
A. L Matz
Matz
John McSweeney
Boyd
J. C. Boyd
A. E. Luce
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A. B. Critchfield
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T. Frank Bord
Springfield
Misa Cora Smith
Clevland
Jennie Wilkes
Madison Avenues
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Robert Knox
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Ramsey
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Millenburg
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W. E. Long
Underwood & Underwood
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Licking County
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J. Byron Oliver
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Charles J. McDonald
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Wayne County Prebate Court
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Warren St
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Jones National Fence Company
Columbus, Ohio
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