Weather and politics mix in Wooster news notes
A patchwork of local items from Wooster and beyond covers weather shifts and political happenings. The column touches on court cases in Pittsburgh and Kentucky, divorces granted in seven minutes, upcoming baseball season, and broader national figures like Taft, Fairbanks, and Roosevelt, all sketched in a lively late 19th to early 20th century tone. It notes gas bills, the Delaware peach crop, and various public figures including Lilly Langtry and Mrs. Russell Sage.
Governor Hughes Receives Leaders Amid Dinner Ties
The article notes Governor Hughes hosting leaders as he attends to constituents. It mentions a physician’s view on rest after meals and jokes about the American widow’s law not covering Persato, then references John D Rockefeller giving $2,000 to Louisville for a university despite oysters being pricey for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D Rockefeller
Louisville
Unclaimed Court Fees List of Witnesses’ Dues
A damaged court notice lists individuals owed witnesses fees that will be paid to the county treasury within thirty days if not claimed. It names many names with small amounts and notes the Clerk Harrold should be contacted to claim the funds.
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Harrold
Brown
Dr. Brooks
W. W. Conammberlin
Critccfield
John W Cutter
Campobell
Jobn Carbaugh
Daniel Cavideon
Everly
France
Borch Fetters
Henry Fettere
CO Ferguson
Gensner
Mrs Gillam
Perry Chreger
Ko Gardner
Hough
Houser
Michael Hanaygan
J W Hart
Mick
Andrew Miller
Mosser
Wo Musselman
AL Ober
Odenkirk FK
Peter Strand
George Snyder
Fred Simen
Dehn Spare
Jono Satie
Tawrence Schur
Loma Sonpe
David Thomas Thos Weaver
Henna Wonhler
Death notices recall life of George Boos and neighbors
The obituary records George Boos of Chestertown who died January 6 in New Pittsburg after a life of community service and military honor. His widow is mentioned along with surviving relatives, church service, and a funeral at the Lutheran church with interment at Reedaburg. Numerous relatives and friends from Ashland, Milan, Wooster, and other areas attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bires
Bam
Bartie Chester
New Pittsburg
Apentienna Farms
Marcage
Podia Jackson
Poe
Waite
Statler
Earnhart &Arumerman
Burt
Trends Pearce
Ioveia Martle
Cleveland
Henry Fortory
New York
Ben McDowell
Home Mission Board of
Springfield
Rose Owens
Creatco
Zimmerman
William Piper
Sagual
Wathering Toma Peters
Canton
Redside
Mix Peters
John Withagw France
Wayne
Lutheran, Church
Dean's Requiets Ease Constipation in Single Dose
A mild easy action of the bowels with one dose of Deans Requiets. Treatment claims to cure habitual constipation. Ask your druggist for them.
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Dean
Mindyay Commissioners Consider Bill Payment for Escape Costs
Bills aggregating about B77 arising from the escape of prisoners Brisa White Miller and Everhart were presented to Mindyay commissioners for payment. The board held the bills pending investigation with a member stating the coat came from the carelessness of ex Sheriff Armstrong Brown and that the costs should be borne by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisa
White Miller
Everhart
Mindyay
Armstrong Brown
Engineers Return to Survey Brick Works Site
Ten men from the byvania engineers returned Monday to complete surveying for a new brick works east of the city. Superintendent Bauer of the Electric Light plant, familiar with the ground, accompanied them and indicated the planned layout beside a text well. Delays were caused by late equipment arrival and uncertainty of the exact site.
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Bylvania
Woost
Michael Bauer
J. Barrett
Rwo
Fire Insurance Election in East Union Township
The East Union Township Fire Association held its annual meeting in the city hall council chamber. Bad roads and poor weather kept attendees away. Secretary’s report shows 1,584 policies, 2,775,415 in risk, and receipts totaling 464.35 with expenses 1,458.4 leaving a balance of 12644. Officers elected: President A G Orr, Secretary Thomas Cully, Director J W Christy. Orr appointed Hartzler and Cok as auditing committee.
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East Union Township Fire Association
Lorres
A G Orr
Orville
Thomas Cully
Dalton
J. W Christy
Yooster
Orr
Joseph Hartzler
Smithville
Howard Cok
East Union
Native Root Elixir Without Alcohol Named
A non alcoholic beverage made entirely from native medicinal roots is described as a wholesome alcohol free tonic. It emphasizes natural healing properties and local botanical ingredients, presenting a refreshing health oriented option.
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Salve Offer
Dr Pearce s Golden Medical Discovery claims to strengthen the feeble enrich the blood and cure digestive and liver disorders while also treating bronchial and catarrhal affections to remove skin ulcers and scrofulous sores. The ad promises free medical booklets and offers Dr Pierce s All healing Salve and Pleasant Pellets with mail-in payments and stamps.
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Sage
RitimAN Rumblings From Rittman Jan 15
Rittman notes winter lucks with roads and odd comments on village pride. Parmer Kantian plans early next week for Orex where he will pursue a hobby, while a local tile firm begins production and villagers discuss town happenings.
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Rittman
Parmer
Chase
Towbs
Ted
Te Gion
Sawmill Adds Dew Machinery as Workforce Grows
Large force at DC Carry Lumber Co with about forty men kept at work. Sawmill expanded to meet demand in the lumber trade and planing mill, while raw mill activity remains strong. Reported rise in new buildings suggests many houses and farms will spur further growth this summer.
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Carry Lumber Co
Gaus
Peero Ani
Sprrow
In Memoriam at Applecreek Church January 1907
In the stillness of January 1907 the Wel Koowa resident Lovina Martin died after a seven month illness. The Christian funeral was held January 10 at 10 o clock from the Applecreek Presbyterian home with Rev Wood, carnations marked the resting place. She had cared for her mother and sister, Caroline Wener, who died in 1896. The body lies in Applecreek cemetery awaiting the Master’s call.
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Lovina Martin
Applecreek Presbyterian Church
Wood
Applereek
Miss Martin
Caroline Wener
Applecreek
Congress Jae 18% Nites Deaste Carin
Congress Jae 18 percent noted deaths during a week with relatives visiting town. Merary Garverie visited relatives to Manaseid. Jobo Ro Clarke delivered a famous Potore To and Fro to a large Presbyterian audience Wednesday night. All attended.
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Jae
Tfaeher
Mery Garverie
Jobo Ro Clarke
Landon
Vaneelimts
ATV
Abe
Joel Teot
Macates
Dr. Kestok
Natal
Frede ricksburg Social Notes From Akron Visits
Fredericksburg notes list Mrs S M Miller hosting her Akron sister and child, Mrs Wm Redett returning from Akron, Iola Holderbam home recovering from burns, Henrietta Lowe back from Akron, Mrs Will Herman and son John visiting T D Brown in Mansfield, Mr and Mrs Crowe of Orrville visiting Mrs Rotson, week of prayer observed at Presbyterian church, Misses Orra Mitchel and Daisy Bonmegbaugh visiting Mrs Jackson of Canton.
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S. M. Miller
Akron
Wm. Redett
Iola Holderbam
Atn
Ming Henrietta Lowe
Will Herman
Aon John
T. D. Brown
Mansfield
Crowe
Orrville
Rotson
Presbyterian Church
Orra Mitchel
Daisy Bonmegbaugh
Babbabe
Jackeon
Canton
Markets by Telegraph Wooster Grain and Stock Market
Market wire from Wooster reports wheat May 76 14 July 75 %, corn May 43 July 43, data May 87 July 33 35. Produce items list Butter 16 to 18c per lb eggs 25c per dozen lard 8c chickens old 6c young 8c grain prices Wheat 70c flour 4.00 rye 5c coats 32c corn 35c barley 45c timothy seed 1.75 clover seed 7 hay 12 to 18 salt 1.10 bran 1.10 middlings 1.20 wool unwashed 27 to 28c medium 28c.
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Wooster Grain and
Wooster Stock Exchange
Woosterk
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets
Report lists cattle, sheep, hog, and calf prices at Chicago, East Buffalo, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Notes steers 4.00 to 7.00, hogs 6.40 to 6.60, calves 2.75 to 9.00, lambs 4.75 to 7.90, and grain quotes for wheat oats rye and lard at multiple exchanges. Includes bulls cows heifers and various classes with regional price ranges and dairy terms.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Mikers
Springera
Cincinnati
Toledo
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Perrin
King Busiress
Sesson
Wooster
Pittsburgh
Colombia
Henatur Smoot
Brownsville
Taft
Fairbanks
Farenheit
Harrivat
Corva
the Kenturki
Alba
Lilly Langtry
Morgan
Mr. Hartman
Russell Sage
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
George
Gould
Misaguri
Ipo
Cape
Hughes
Sabor Persia Jre
Persata
du Oge
NES Peper
John Tortney
Indiana
Cas
East Union Fire Association
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Pierce
Jpay
R WV Pierce
Navy
Pierces
Pierce Ag Aberve
Ritiman
Congress
Vitalit
Plains
People’s Column
Fasala
Two Rivers
K Hartman
Wooster Odimeod
Ktf
Fer
Fiat Bern
Settle Ao
Sorers Addrees
Howard Ros
Shreve
Ohio
Kaz
Wayne Township
Siu
Oloe
Ajsorsti
Wo Spangler Wooster
Lac Ot Hechtel Farm
Harges
J. F Hecht
Karskat
Notile
Otile J W. Funk
Hiefer
John Funk
Creston
P. Klefer
Smithvilla
Kit
Fredericksburg
Wayne County
Schlioffe
Franklin
Case P. McCullough
Martha J. Alexander
Swartz
John B. Rockey
Massillon
Hocking Valley
East Liberty St
Michaels-Stern
Grean
Len
Max Bloomberg. & Co
Kreiger’sa
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