Obituary notes and death notices from the era
Obituary notes report John Donnelly aged 7X in Fort Wayne Indiana with long illnesses cited as old age. Also listed are Elizabeth Schrock declared insane and committed to Massillon Hospital, Tortrenne O Sondru a veteran of the Fourth Regiment VT who died in Washington, Samuel Rucher of Huntington dying of heart disease, and Andrew Bucher and Mrs George Moswitvar as surviving relatives with Lutheran church ties.
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John Donnelly
Wooster
Lone
Ft Wayne
Ind
St Mary’‘s Catholic Church
Elizebeth Schrock
M.rton
Massillon Hospital
McGoy
Huntington
Wayne County
Indiana
Andrew Bucher
George Moswitvar
Eliza Johnston
Wayne County Records: Deeds and Administrators Notices
Wayne County records list multiple quitclaim deeds and property transfers across townships including Canton Millbrook Orrville Greene Mastuton Wooster West Salem and Dalton with amounts from 45 to 4000. Also entries show administrators actions for Lookabaugh and Bart executorships and related notices.
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Simon D Tanner
Horr, Warner Co
Baugttman Township
Rose H Lightcap
Catharine Kawa
Millbrook
John W Newkliiv
Wm B. Yohey
Canton Township
William E. Glessner
Jus Reynolds
Sterling
David Walmer
Leickheim
Daniel Heller
Wooster
James Strauss Jr
James Strauss
J. Rudy Roebuck
Mot McDowell
Dalton
Witten Strauss
Andrew Strauss
James Strauss Sr
Jacob J. Hart
Pw Saunders
West Salem
Entertaining Week Highlights From Mrs Ames and Local Clubs
Mrs Samuel Ames hosted a reception in Beall avenue in honor of Mrs John Ames with pink and white carnations, guests received in by Mrs Joey Ames. The Bricker orchestra played as Dr M Wesseler and wife entertained friends Wednesday. The Travelers club met at Mrs Rh Warren's home with papers on the Philippines and Malay archipelago and a recitation by Miss Bogardus. The Thursday club met at Mrs H Bowrtz's home with papers on Vergil and The French Academy. The Keifer circle event featured Givet post musicians and a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Garrett, followed by a supper and a Yallopa orchestra dance.
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Samuel Ames
John Ames
Bricker
M. Wesseler
Travelers’ Club
Rh. Warren
Mra Cooley
Shepherd
Philippines
Keller Ceud
Mathea Pelebes
Ludg Jones
Vergil
Miss Bechtel
Mantuans
French Academy
Douglass
Sumner Ames
Joey. Ames
Ames
W Kauke
John Winters
Gertrude Vatiieus
Ave
Nachtrieb
Claudia Myers
Florence Waters
Phe Hrieker
John Myers
North Buckeye Street
Garrett
Myers
Yingling Pleads Guilty in Canton Quarrel Case
Yingling admitted to a charge of intoxication after a quarrel with James Giles at Alliame. Presday evening. He was held at the Canton Work House following the plea and subsequent Friday hours.
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Yingling
Fred Vinoghing
Uoon
Canton Work House
Windfall letter confuses Medina County Gazette readers
Fragmented OCR text from The Medina County Gazette hints at a Windfall letter and local references. Names and places are garbled, with stray mentions of teachers, Wendy, South Sinew, and Wes mouth, suggesting a confused local brief or notice without coherent facts.
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Setsoon
Mass
Wendy
Baen
Smith Mernius Garth
Dalton Notes Row
Correspondence from Dalton notes mentions lecture at Presbyterian church on Christ and My Country. Hoover returns from Coschovton county. Stoner and Sieverling have sleigh mishap in deep snow. revival meetings end at Methodist church. Prof Cully and wife visit. Wooster University senior class concert praised. school entertainment well attended. proceeds support the plane fund. evangelistic services at Art Eaton this week.
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Darian Behooves
Furtay PY
Presbyterian Church
Wm Hoover
Coschovton County
Harry Stoner
John Sieverling
Methodist
Hoh Cully
Cleveland
Wooster University
Rowe
Local patent stomach remedy ad from Laubach & Baya
A vintage classified ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach Medicine praised as mild pleasant and easy to take. The note lists the price at 25 cents and attributes the sale to Laubach and Baya.
Boers Capture Detachment of Scots Greys at Klipdam
Special to The Ree reports from London on February 20 that General Kitchener confirms a Boer detachment captured a unit of Scots Greys at Klipdam after a brief engagement. Ten were killed and one wounded before the detachment was later liberated.
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London
Kitchener
Klipdam
Greve
Egg Prices Range Wide Across Cities This Winter
Eggs have not been affordable in Wooster this winter as hens grow stubborn and refuse to lay. Dealers pay about 2 cents per egg, while Wooster buyers quote 24 to 25 cents a dozen. In Pittsburgh prices have surged to 70 cents a dozen.
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Wooster
Pittsburg
Wooster Takes Third at State Oratorical Contest
Wooster secured third place at the state oratorical contest held in Akron on Thursday night. Howard S Woodward of Hiram won first, Ada Hunt of Denison took second with a brilliant ovation, and Frank Knotts of Mt Union Earls placed fourth. Wooster’s participant delivered a fine oration and won first in delivery, though his thoughts and composition drew praise as well.
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Wooster
Akron
Howard S Woodward
Hiram
Ada Hunt
Denison
Frank Knotts
Mt Union
Hurt By Coasters In Beallave Crossing Incident
Miss Cory Fredrick was struck while crossing Beallave Thursday evening by three large coaster cars, suffering a gash to the back of her head and requiring several stitches. She rested Friday under medical care.
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Cory Fredrick
Beallave
Bob Sladen
Lodi Man's Bereavement Tale From Philadelphia Daily North American
A Philadelphia Daily North American report dated February 17 details the death of Harry Prentice and his five children between Thanksgiving and January 15 from scarlet fever. It notes his illness, his wife’s decline, and her wandering from home into mental distress.
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Philadelphia
Harry Prentice
Jae
Orrville Woman Seeks Divorce From Alvie Mackie
Mrs. Ann Mackin of Orrville files for divorce from Alvie Mackie alleging cruel treatment and neglect. They married March 26 in Andersonville Indiana and have one child. She seeks custody and reasonable alimony with HR. Smith as her attorney.
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Ann Mackin
Orrville
Alvie
Mackie
Andersonville
Lnd
Manareh
HR. Smith
Mackin
Morning Farm Breakfast Orchestration Keeps Quiet Household Awake
A rambling, archaic verse excerpt depicts morning farm routines and noisy animals waking the household. It mentions hens, cows, turkeys, and horses, with playful lines about feeding and chores blending with references to moonlight and breakfast. It also alludes to Mercury and medical patent remedies, mixing farm life with early 20th century health ads.
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Claim of Immunity
Advertisement claims by vaccination gives immunity to smallpox and that Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin provides protection from constitution, biliousness, dyspepsia and all stomach and bowel troubles. For sale at all druggists, 31.00 a bottle.
Kodol Dypepsia Cure Endorsed by Attlehorne Pharmacist
A Mass pharmacist from Attlehorne notes relief from dyspepsia belching sour stomach after using Kodol Dypepsia Cure. The writer reports improved digestion allowing normal meals without suffering and endorses the product for good digestion without dieting.
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Attlehorne
Constipation Panic Traced to Wall Street Folly
A sensational claim links Wall Street nerves to a stomach and bowel distress panic. The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia as a guaranteed cure for constipation and dyspepsia with aggressive sales language promising relief.
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Wall Street
Caldwell
Krause Headache Capsules Offer Quick Relief
An ad notes headaches stem from poor ventilation, overeating, or lack of exercise and mental strain. Krause's Headache Capsules promise quick cure for severe cases and a clear head, priced 24 cents and sold by Proctor and Gamble.
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Krause
Proctor and Chail
Wooster News Briefs on Weather Deaths and Local Events
The itemized notes report a Springfield death, a wrist fracture from a store accident, and various local happenings. It mentions Mrs Berry dying at home in Springfield Ohio, Barry A Hoffstot treating injuries, church frescoing committee choices, weather gauges showing subzero readings from two to two above, and several town figures involved in elections, sales, and social events.
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Wooster
Berry
Pater Rockey
Taperly
Ooster
London
Springfield
O. Barry A. Hoffstot
Harding & Co
Ryall & Stoll
LS Cooley
Frenshdr
Wn van Jaane
Y Wardware Co
Grain-O praised as healthier coffee substitute by Ganesee Pure Food Co
A testimonial from David City Nebraska dated April 1 1900 extols Grain-O from the Ganesee Pure Food Co LeRoy New York as a healthier coffee substitute. The letter claims the tester’s brother suffered coffee related illness and improved after switching to Grain-O. The writer emphasizes lasting use and gratitude addressing Gentlhemer.
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David City
Neb
Ganesee Pire Food Co
LeRoy
Gentlhemer
Gkratn-O
Lebel Bout
Man shares telegram about new baby in family circle
A Republican reporter notes Haint Woods or Mr P, in good spirits, showing a telegram dated New Brighton Pa. stating Ten pound they got here the morning Beth doing well H. S. Palmer. The message signals a first baby in a large married family, reflecting personal joy.
Wells Representative Wells and Crafts Named to Probe Treasurer
Wells of Shreveport beet and W H Crafts of Portage County join a committee to investigate charges against State Treasurer Cameron. The charges claim he loaned state funds to banks across the state over years, a claim he dismisses as absurd.
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U F Wells
Shreve Tus Beet
W. H Crafts
Portage County
Cameron
Wells
Crafts
Wooster University to field strong baseball team this spring
Wooster University will field a capable baseball team this spring with a planned schedule against top state colleges. Weld returns at second base and Blaser at third, others vie for early positions, and Wilhelm is expected to coach again. The Akron Beacon Journal featured William Washer, a Wooster alumnus who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, in its Tuesday issue.
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Wooster University
Weld
Blaser
Ulis" Wilhelm
Washer
Akron Beacon Journal
William Washer
Wooster
Pittsburg
Fire destroys Stewarts livery stable at DeGraff
A blaze that began last night in Stewart's livery stable in DeGraff caused about 15000 dollars in damage. The fire reported in the town of DeGraff, with loss described as heavy. The incident appeared in the Republican Republican Prefontaine dispatch.
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DeGraff
Locomotive Explodes in Columbus Yard Wrecking Double Header
A broken rail wrecked a double header freight train in Columbus yards of the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking Valley railway. One locomotive exploded, killing engineer Wim Smith. five trainmen were injured.
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Columbus
Sandusky & Hocking Valley Railway
Wim Smith
Clapper to Add Office and Warehouse on East Liberty
The Clapper company plans an addition to its building on East Liberty street. The former Buckle shoe shop space will become the Clapper office and a ware room. The front of the addition is being built by Mullins company of Salem.
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Clapper Company
East Liberty Street
Mullins Company
Salem
A B Lee Sells Major Blocks of Arizona Gold Stock
A B Lee has sold 151 200 shares of Arizona Gold Stock. He moved 74 300 shares when the price was 2 cents and 72 900 shares after the price rose to 5 cents. Mr Jee believes this may be the top record for the vicinity.
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A B Lee
Arizona
Jee
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Wayne County Records
KL. C. Franks
Warren Bey
Sok Ho
Johnson
John S Lookabaugh
Joho J Lookebaugh
Acre
Milton
Exeetok
John Bart
Samuel Tart
Bow
Saanders
Nee Woon West Salem
Thare
Keifer
Giveng Post Youngs Orchestra
Melanie A
MART
Chase
Ealers
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine ‘Company
Kate Johnson
Pos Ruaenee St
The
Medina County Gazette
Dalton Notes
Parc Hepure AN
Sultan
Morning Music
WY Wilk Clahnw
Jinin
Teresa
Chetes & CO
Beleda
Po Cheney & Co
Harry H. Miller
Ladies of the Maccabees
Maren
Fern Power
Ashland
Dra. Hess & Clark
M C Quaks
Huntingdon
T. C. Armstrong
Canaan
John Schnon
L. Alexander
Wilkinsburg
Mir Kocey Y Macbae
City Opera House
Birth Ward
Weiser
J Mullins
Maassillon Coal Mining Company
Ohio
West Virginia
Hinois
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Coal Company
Monongahela River
Claim Agenot
Myrtie Ebert
Jeromeville
A. BK. Lee
J . Black
Martin’s Ferry
Hudson-Wescott Co
Griffin
Pennsylvania Lines
Washington
F E. Myers
Abraham Alsers
C'S
SG Case
Poultry Department
Ohio State
WE Weygandt
Common Pleas
Macccabees
Jacob Palmer
Nick Amster
John B. Stetson
Stetson
John B Stetson
Frick Block
Treasury
University
Incor
Imoudr
Taz Republican
Allen
GE Photo Aller
Fredrick’s
EMS
Welleravillé
Wayne
Calland
Tim
Ross W Funk
Court House
M. F Kean
McClarran’s
Iron Block
Liberty St
Cclure & Smyser
Merchant's Emporium
E W Newkirk
Attorney AT Law
Office
Jackson Block
Public Square
B.swartz
McClellan Block Wooster
Frank Taggart
Fredrick's Store
East Liberty St
Cclarran
Joan C McLarran
Jones
Charles C. Jones
Attorneys-At-Law
Wooster, Ohio
Payor & Taylor, SB. Taylor, Attorneys At Law
RC. Taylor
Rooma 1
D. Nice Block
Hl. Braded Braden
Tod A. M
West Alberty
Todl & Todn
West Liberty St
DR. Jos
Todd
Jlos. H. Todd
James O. Todd
A. Hart
Downing Block
Beall Ave
Bowman Poberty
New York
RS. Stoll J BH
Store & Ryall
OG. W. R
North Market Street
County Ofices
Dr Stoll
Beall Avenue
Lawthside
Iphomas
Elder
Mateer
Oo Laboratory
S. W. Cornwr Rth
Buckeye Streets
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