Urban Dayplopment and local notices at Wooster
A Wolverton era roundup reports a Canton Wright Patclarghs Militant guide drill, a Bechtel win, and a McClarran contract rejection for eight bank bays. Mills, carpenters, and foundation crews engage in southwest city work. A Century lab meeting on Urban Dayplomment yields lively discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahram
Canton
Wright Patclarghs
Anthony Wright
BR. T. Bechtel
J. C. McClarran
Isaac Cayhoe
Millbrook
W. H.y Levers
Wooster
Century Lab
W. J. Seelye
Avenue
Ch. N. Warren
J.5. Ross
Wheeling & Lake Erie Ralway Company
A. G. Blake
Various Visits and Local News in Wooster and Area
Local society notes report visitors and residents at the Archer house in Wooster, including Henry M. Rudy from Dalton and E. K. Gesselman guesting with Morris H. Stern and others. It notes illnesses, weddings, travel to Cincinnati for a wedding, and local business visits, with multiple names and places such as Massillon, Canton, Columbus road, and Philadelphia connected to Wooster residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Rudy
Dalton
Yoder
John Wright
Bpink Streat
D. W. Bell
Toledo
The
Archer
Sharies Bayard
Cadiz
Pittsburg
Minnie Stockman
Golda Priest
Loudonville
Wooster
Lee Elliott
Seville
Wayne
Missa Aice Billiar
Ft. Wayne
James Wallsndingham
Akron
Edwin Myers
E. B. Caldwell
Mansfield
the Archer
Laura Peters
Nannie Pfeffer
Third Ward
Frank J. Shives
Cincinnati
Geo. A. Shives
Bessie Tarr
Morris H. Stern
Philadelphia
E. K. Gesselman
A. Q Scammon
Ll A. Pattengell
Trumbull Co
Railway clerk praises Chamberlains Colic Cure
Wm H Penn chief clerk in the railway mail service at Des Moines Iowa testifies to the benefits of Chamberlains Colic Cure Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He suffered indigestion with frequent severe stomach and bowels pain for two years. One or two doses provide relief. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by Laubech Boyd druggists. Jan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Penn
Railway Mailnrrvice
Des Moines
Iowa
Laubech & Boyd
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promised Quick Cures
A sales pitch touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as universally curative when used early, urging readers not to fear approaching illness and promising reliable relief from the outset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Isaac H Myers of Wooster endorses Wright's Celery Capsules
Isaac H Myers of Wooster Ohio writes to Wright Medical Co praising Wright's Celery Capsules after purchasing a box from druggist Geo Krieger. He reports rheumatism and constipation relief but notes a severe affliction left him unable to ramp his coat without help, claiming the medicine did him no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saac H. Myers
Wooster
Unio
Wright
Wright Medical Co
Columbus
Geo. Krieger
Medicing
Issac H. Myers
Delaware Ohio Music Teachers Meet At Gray's Chapel
The Ohio Music Teachers Association held its Delaware December 28 29 1897 meeting in Gray's Chapel at Ohio Wesleyan University with a capacity crowd and a strong turnout. Four hundred season tickets were sold and a notable program featured Miss Martha Webster on tone production. Proposals included a home for superannuated teachers and a committee on utilization of forces to promote music in schools churches and communities. Results from the new committees are eagerly awaited.
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Delawar
Thas
Conservatory of Music
Delaware
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
O Wooster
Ohio Music Teachers’ Association
Martha Webster
Wooster
Delaware Gazette
N. L Glover
Akron
Mesars
Glover
Stewart
Lott
Engwergen
Sirs
W. A. Baldwin
Sir. Stewart
Hi. 4
Adams
Tifler
Fr. Jagger
Wisdom
Probate Court Records Show Deeds and Guardianships
Wayne County Probate Court records list administrator deeds for Ernest C Harry to John M Ginter and Henry Marshall auditor deeds to L A Pattengell covering lots in Wooster, plus 63 acres in Clinton township with appraised values. Several guardianship and estate actions appear, including final accounts, hearings Feb 5, and appointments for Philip Hess Sr and Orpha Bartha and Orra Geitgey, with bond details and private sale applications.
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Ernest C Harry
Augusta Warsong
John M. Ginter
Wooster
Henry Marshal
L A Pattengeil
Henry Marshall
L. A. Pattengell
Clinton Township
Witl
Joan Brenneman
Jasper McVicker
Johbn
McVicker
John Bechtel
Wom
Kupntaberger
John Mower
A. L. Lucas
Philip Hess
Bend
H. H. Muller
Jos
Joan McAnaney
H 38
Brown
Fanny Oldroyd
Jacob Botdorf
John Ayers
A.D Metz
Jacob Arnold
Probate Court
Wayne County
Ohio
Berkey Amestead
Chester
Cou Y
Wayne
Seation
Townanto
Hale
Mortage
Bere H
Jomas Herkey Wooster, O
Reformed and United Presbyterian Services Draw Large Attendance
Thursday’s Daily notes a large attendance at the United Presbyterian Church with singing from “the songs of the Bible” and Rev J. S. Kuss leading the service. A Friday union meeting in the Reformed church continued with testimonies about answered prayer and Scripture proofs, led by Elder Rev W P Smal. Also mentions Bolivian press attacks on Peru and a report on a powerful X-ray machine demonstration at Carnegie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Prayer
United Prisbyterian Church
E. M. Beck
Reformeo Church
Reformed Church
W PP. Smal
Ethel Church of God
Leiner
Elijah
Cornelius
Peter
Prince
Banquet Highlights at Tammany Club Stag Dinner
Friday night at the Tammany Club a diverse group of Prohibitionists Free Silverites Republicans Blacksmiths Canadians and Democrats gathered for a stag banquet in a grocery after hours. The 42 attendees enjoyed a turkey feast served on counters with remarks from members and letters of regret from notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Club
Free Silverites
Noli¢ Bros
Geo. Plumer, Sr
Ha J. Collins, Jr
Jacob Palmer
George Lang
Joseph Sullivan
J. J. Bechtel
William Jennings Sryan
Nebraska
James J. Jones
Arkansas
M.A. Fordr
Cleveland
Ymgut
Tammany Cius
Recelpa
Lewis Bouus
Woodstock
Can
Wooster
George Plamer, Jr
Gratha
Strike Declared by Massillon Miners
Miners of the Massillon district, led by the Massillon union, declare a strike on January 5 after negotiations over a 10 cent per ton wage cut fail. A convention of independent miners endorsed accepting the reduction while a committee sought talks with operators. The local United Mine Workers plans to endorse the convention’s action despite differences between groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
United Mine Workers
Wool group urges tariff support amid tariff reform debate
The report notes farmers and growers urged a 12 cent rate on washed wool, 24 cents on washed, and 36 on unwashed, with half to rise over six years. Justice presented objections, arguing tariffs raise prices for consumers. Separately, Senate approved a House bill to abolish federal death penalty for most offenses, leaving only treason rape murder and two military crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouaten
We 4
Egna
Justice
Woodens
Washington
Senate
House
Curtis
New York
Mr Call
Dem 4 Fla
Julio Sanguilly
Havaiiaw
Sanguilly
Peffer
Pop
Kan
National Monetary Commission
Municipal Reform Debate Highlights City Governance
The Century Club met Tuesday at Mr. Jacob Frick's to discuss municipal reform. J Y Packinpaugh argued for purity of motive and citizen involvement to curb corruption, urging a league of trustworthy men across creeds to influence public officials and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursany'a
Century Clan
Jacob Frick
JY. T. Packinpaugh
Mfp
Claer
Wendril
Tanner
Norein
Becau
Metera
Iong
Ey Ownratio
Heart Disease Risks Tied to Digestion and Nerves
An old article links rising heart trouble in America to stress and worry but argues most cases stem from weak digestion. It explains how gas and fermentation press on the heart, causing heaviness and palpitations, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy with an offer for a free little book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asaim
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mrcb
Marshall, Mieb
Dll
Municipal ownership viewed as cure for city corruption
A discussion argues that public ownership of utilities lowers taxes, reduces fares, funds city services, and fights corruption seen under private monopolies. Cites Glasgow Berlin Wheeling and Dunirk examples and notes reform must precede franchise recalls and public profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Berlin
Wheeling
W. Va
Dunirk
N. Y
Buffalo
Baltimore
Man Confesses to Akron Kiln Murder in Revenge Plot
James McCue, 24, of Johnstown Pennsylvania, voluntarily confessed to killing Dick Spencer at Weeks pottery kiln in East Akron. He said the two year feud began when Spencer allegedly injured him, leading him to shadow Spencer and murder him last Thursday. Five tramps were arrested at the kiln but no clear crew was found. McCue remained jailed after his admission.
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Phyalsians
Eostop Piano Co
Ilan Township
Muddy Fork
Eens
Pennsylvania Co
Verryavilla
W. W. McDawe
Blackleyvilla
Adam Ntrode
Elizabeth Slare
John Veavely
Orryila
Jobo
Waffle
Wooster
Orrvilly
Wardle
Meyer-Smith Co
Cleveland
Lucy Margaret Rogs
J. J. Ross
Wooster Ars
Speers McClarran
Zercher
Jefferson
Frank Kent
Frank
Mme. Hortense
Church
Lodge
Geo. Law
R. Hall
Jffries
Madison Hall
Wiliam Strouse
Fourth Ward
Jeffries Stouse Sterl
Emmatt Derr
Strouser
Edward Muller
Avanino
Cincinnati
Worden
Robinson
Franklin Ros
W J. Green
C W Malr
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ottawa
Ewo
Lucas
San Jose
Harry” Scovel
L’ittsburg
Wayne
Maceo
Havana
Zertacha
Jay Quigley
Quigley
Akron, O
James McCue
Johnstown
Dick Spencer
East
Akron
Vincent
Spenrer
Hig Ravengen
Great medical advance promises instant relief remedy
A sensational pitch touts Lightning Hot Drops as a universal cure for stomach and digestive troubles arising from over eating. It claims rapid, harmless relief rivaling historic breakthroughs like X rays and malaria analysis, offering wide claimed efficacy with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simus
Herb Medicine Co
Springfield
Practical Farm Monthly Promises Real Day to Day Help
A sixteen page monthly for the practical farm offers advice from leading agricultural writers with the aim to provide everyday farmer suggestions and hints of actual value. Send a postal card to Bari News Spragheld Ohio for a free sample copy. regular subscription price three dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Ats
Bari News
Spragheld
Geo W. Post
Tribune
New York City
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Republican
New York
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Dilly
Chiltte Gore
Sehen Tor
W. P. Kinzer
Dr. C. Miller
R. W. Caughey
Lens Diehl
Elizabeth Geltz
Columbae
Christian Schaner, Jr
Nations Bank For Savings
Alleghany, Py
Tatar
Christian Schaner
Powder Magazine
Columbus Road
Sylvester Scovel
Nea
New Yok World
Pittsburg Dispatch
Arroyo Arena
San Pedro
Danty A. C. Bachtel
J S. Keefer
California
Alex Marchand
Millersburg
St. Jackson
Samuel Taylor
Martin Welker
Harry Griffin
Shreve
E Grittir
Lake
Jones
Hia
Ined
Ogy Pres
Atom Nol Beg Breas
Meer la
Ey Tire
Se Tay Ret
More Bey Z
Fand
Wayne County Probate Court
John Co McClarran
Vtauk
Prees
Bolivia
Peru
Chill
Mangeser
Sucre
San. Acent
Jan
R. A Fessenden
Western University
Academy of Science and Art
Carnegie Hall
Janes Keeler
Allegheny Observatory
Massllon Lyietrict Gosest
Gradfield Reputator Co
Atlanta
Qpad City
Stock Exchange
Board OF Trade
Wright & Somers
Water St
Cleveland, O
Games BicCue
Boston
N. B. Odenkirk
East Liberty Street
Woorter
Epwwamp E. Adair
Doylestown
Janes L. Zaring
Creston
R.A. Lzisy
Marshallville
Board of Exmauers
Manyon
Munyon
Arch Street
New Grocery
Tele
Wit Beresford
Sure Fit
Wading Suite
Posite
Archer House
Chase’s
E. Rottikartas
Womankind
O.umbia
Jae
Ierladisator
Nedisuvos Business
Awernicapived
Highrade Kodak
Wehberer
Kand
Parmrest
al Committee of
Ctizens of
Sprigheld
Carey Bakgeas
Springfield Public Schooe
WoMas KiInb
Datta Riri Brrman
Bee Annay
WomMosnisie
New York Hockly Tribune
Farm News
Farm Poultry Book
Fart News
Thibune
Weekly Tribune
Daly
the Republican
Dayton, CO
Hand
Banactrug Ac
Jacob Hischer
Erick
Wayne County National Bank
Public Square
Owa
General Banking
Brissell Foreign Exchange
Tacob Brick Press
Behraholt Vee Dent
Youn M. Griley
Asa’t Uaahier
H.R. Jmgard
Teller
Geo.ilmington
Chas Broome
South Second St
Anya
Allith den
Plain Township
Wayne Co. A
Epright Farm
Orie
Farmers' Bank
John Hindmap
Vilage
Applecreek
Methodler
C A
Adam Eyman
Samuel B. Eason
Athorpey Wooster
Pslone&’S
LE A
Wasne
Obie
Sata
Mitton
Wasue
Oho
Teanslep
Rumber Enctiern
Welwe
Loris
Sheriee
Asheriffr
Sith
Geurt
Obo
Jetosar & Tasior Samus
Qqheriff's Sale
Fu Farners
Wayne Coutty
Com
Jebiel Wheaton Ec
Almonleas Court
Wayoe
Otyard
Sald
Qqufhiff
Chenes
Lee Virder
Wayte
Ulaertus Aahe Et al Ton Pleas Court
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
County of
Towit
Seerop
Lohan
Lehr
Chang
Loban
Thepca
Garyver
Sherif Ber
Eason
Ubto
W. J. Bryan
HS Most Parue
F. Bryan Als
Royalies
W.B. Conkey
Dearborn St
Cihcago
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