Burbank Hotel closes as Wooster notes flood of local events
In Wooster this week, the Miller house closes its doors as the oldest hotel in Burbank, and a string of civic and social items fill the town. James E. Coe visits Akron relatives, Frank Campbell tours New Philadelphia, and many residents host guests while public meetings begin at the Methodist church. The article catalogs a busy weekend of coaching, theater plans, factory and store moves, and community notices across Wooster and surrounding areas.
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James E. Coe
Akron
Mra
Hunt
Cincinnati
Frank Campbell
New Philadelphia
City
Miller House
Burbank
Youngs Orchestra
Harvey Swartz
Ot West North Street
TL Galion
Company H
Shreve
Frank Larre
Christias
Oor Shedress
Cleveland
Dallas Stauffer
Hod Stauffer
Boston
Mass
J OH Deeds
Canton Wright
Patriarcha Militant
Forbes Alcock
Boisgrain
Wm. &. Barnard
Mo Tawney
W. C Myers
Griffin
West Libery
James M Quinby
WO Beebe
Gar Byerty Council
Wenger Bros
Wasleland
Wooster
Bell Bros
Messrs
Wenger
Sandal
George Washington
Mra Whithek
Sarah Siddonusa
Ament
Wallan Owen Dia
City Opera House
Daniel Blakstone
West
Lebanon
Sheriff Brown
Filslower
the McFerren
Justin
Dennis Sheehan
Arch van Meter
Pittsburg
Adam Fo
Fredrik
John Ho
Prinate
Marion
Mullins
Athantic City
Alee
Kress Ro Young
Nannyer Tor Motehel Schidler
Barnes New York
Sella Aucuts
Obtspr Rubber Flantatven Company
Mexter
OB Mower
Peter Retortieny
Cyaretee
Eddy
Arcat
Archer Bernse
John Moo White
East Bowman Street
Opesndt
Ano
Ronan Wooster
New York
Laberty
Mathbel Vernoff
Mabel Vernon Gren
Walter Obie
Disgraced minister tied to Chicago religious scandal
A Chicago Sunday record outlines a scandal surrounding a former Baptist minister, Hall, accused of moral misconduct and illegal activities. He was detained after a raid on a home near Fifty Fifth Street, with furniture seized and questions about his funds and connections to a Chicago divinity school and the University of Chicago. His wife reportedly aided his expenses during prior years.
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Solomon
Mirooawmut
Baird
Wooster
Tracy Favela
Sanday
Frank Jo Oshires
Pittsteares Herald
Revo Frederichk
Frank Bowyrain
Telia
Cnniversits
Chicaga
Biyhi Park
Baptist Pitnister
Cline
Wiebiete
Pyety
Scare H Waithe
Ts Hall
Kranklin
Ats
Hall
Orrville teacher completes eleven day fast and returns to work
Minas Clara Kidd of Orrville a physical culture teacher and massage therapist gained newspaper fame after an eleven day fast during which she continued her duties. She began fasting after leaving Orrville two weeks earlier and ended the fast yesterday weighing about 126 pounds. No serious health issues were reported and she resumed light activity with a modest post fast diet.
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Minas Clara Kidd
Orrville
Akron
Crescent Nave
Maras Kidd
Mroo
Clara Hurd
South Maan Street
Steen
Woman Passes After Short Illness At Home
The obituary notes Mrs Beara foarestene prelictaf lr Moo4 died at home after a brief illness of several months. She was a longtime resident and was connected with local families including her daughter and son in law Parker. The service was held Thursday at the Dawe church with relatives in attendance.
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L R Hilton
G@2 Green company
Woodbury
Tuesday Wooster
F C Imgard
Wooster
Frank Warner
New York City
TSN Innes
Cambridge Springs
Beara
Pearesteme
Ceontiaedt
Attel
Taedale
Bea
Nylon Wooster
Pension Granted to AP Nan Newt Pension Attorney
A pension of £802 per month is approved starting June for AP Nan Newt and related parties. The decision covers a pension with specific provisions and dates mentioned in the approval notes, including involvement of the Fishburn company and associated workshops and committees as part of the beneficiary’s family.
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AP Nan Newt
German Syrup Claims Cures For Coughs And Colds
An old advertisement touts a German Syrup as a universal cure for coughs colds and severe bronchial troubles. It claims two million bottles sold annually and notes its introduction to the United States in 1868 with wide distribution. Three doses are said to relieve an ordinary cough priced at 25 and 75 venta. Laubach & Boyd promote it alongside Foley's Kidney Cure from Zimmerman & Co.
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Vo Tisehee
Germain
United States
Laubach & Boyd. Dk
Harper's Ferry uprising tale amid Civil War era notes
Fragmented readable passages discuss Harper’s Ferry obotavansurrection and wartime destruction. The text references leaders, transportation, and fortifications near the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, with mentions of John Brown’s location and wartime armories.
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Harper S
Bae Radle
Pontetnae
Shenandaha
Didlo
Haive
John Brown
Singh
Marton Manco Poassegiger
Wooster Varsity Narrowly Edge Geneva 27 to 20 in Hard-Fought Basketball
The Wooster varsity surprised supporters by holding Geneva to 27 points in a 27 to 20 win. Both teams traded fast, accurate passing with little roughness as Wooster's improved teamwork and steady defense earned the upset against a visiting powerhouse.
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Varsity
Geneva Five
Wooster
Waooster
Vaisators
Gauares
Crewesa
Heavi
Bry Amen
Hiram
Atortay
One Minute Cough Cure and Cold Remedies Ad
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure from Zimmerman Co and Laubach Boyd druggists claiming it clears mucous membranes, soothes inflamed parts, strengthens the lungs, and acts as a safe cure for coughs colds and croup. Also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for winter coughs and notes Edward E. Taylor’s death from pneumonia at Columbus. Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a beauty tonic.
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Zimmerman & Co
Laubach & Boyd
S Dk
Lace Exhonorated In Cleveland Embezzlement Case
Lace formerly of Wooster was charged with embezzling 1125 from a cigar manufacturer, tried before Police Judge Schwan, and discharged. The Cleveland Leader notes the judge believed the act lacked proof of intent and money possession, while Lace’s friends welcomed the ruling as a vindication.
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Cleveland
Osa
Wooster
Robert Ro
Lates
Judie Schwan
Lace
Tooman
Editorial reply on sensational school whipping report in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg February 21 1903 letter to the editor defends a professor amid a sensational article about alleged brutal whipping of a scholar at village schools. The writer disputes reliability urges truth and requests publication of a rebuttal while noting editor’s balance in covering both sides and preserving a Christian civil tone.
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Fredericksburg
Ernest Woher
Sean
Elise Ford
Tedaso
Thia
Christ
Faitor
Emo
Cather
Saul
Thenteom
Ibaa Questoon
Iinfiaz
Gata On
The
Republican
Alau
Wenner
Wooster
Arach
Wenders
Indicted Officials Named in 1902 Public Works Case
Indictments allege embezzlement by eight men for monthly acts from July to September 1902 totaling $2600. Indictments name board of public works members and note the case stems from a long-running fraud in Indianapolis. Also mentions a House session with deficient appropriation and military figures linked to political events. Wireless telegraphy plans in Buffalo involve Lee DeForest arranging Great Lakes tests.
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Honohiju
Mds
Berslouert Agaist Oh Oy
Nef Cerk
Board of Public Works
Buffalo
Lee DeForest
New York
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Greene Township Teachers Elected Amid Local Happenings
Smithville notes a concert at the institute with attendees from Greene township, a Methodist supper, and Rev C I Russell sermons on Lincoln and Washington. The township board chose teachers Arvilla Kiefer Cecelia Beyler Amanda Fettery and Joseph Markley. others not hired. Transfers and visits involve Miss Welmer Ira Yoder Myrtle Beeman James Gilaore. A Bryan speech quote is discussed with a Greek bearing parody reference.
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Smithville
Sa=ville
Methodist Church
C I Russell
Lincoln
Washington
Lake Shore Railroad
Miss Welmer
Ira
Trinway Mins
Myrtle Beeman
Wadsworth
James Gilaore
Nebraska City
Neb
Bryan
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Pattsburg
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Rom Noothees
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Arete
Iis Archer Bionse
Abe
Teetiue Frog
Wheeling
WoVa
John McQneery
C Chamberlain
Beald
Jubsk
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grave
Bucklin
Laubach
Chicago
Mrs Elmira Firestone
Dave
Fitenewr
Foley's
Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Harper's Ferry
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Cooper
McConn
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Shlard
Priday
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Company D
Mirsselman
Erty Geuditer
Morveran
Mirsselma
Seghenthy
Foley
Laubach & Oyd.and
Zimmerman. & Co
Edward Taylor
Edward E. Taylor
A AE. Taylor
University
Columbus
Taubach & Boyd
Astokla
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Frick
Ohio
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Crimins
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Boyd
Foire
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Cleveland Wa
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Wayne
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T S. Frost
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Criley
Shea J . M. Imgard
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W. H. Zauca
H. C. Fricke
P. Tyler Ae SR. Fricke
Frost
P. Haraler
Wellersville
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