Local notes on weather, drills, and real estate in Wooster
January bustle in Wooster includes drill depth 527 feet on Troutman farm, salt water trouble, and Berea sandstone as favorable sign. Real estate moves: McClellay & Sanborn pay 1600 cash for East North Street property. James T. Honaton buys Olivesburg property for 2250. Opera House audience enjoys Sap ta neili farce. Santanelli wowed crowd with seven vivid subjects. County jail prisoners absent. pension board sees no examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursiay
Golden Corners
Fourth Ward
West Wooster
Troutman Farm
Berea
Saptaneili
City Opera House
McClellay & Sanborn
Ohio Building
Losa Bo
Cleveland
Peeper
East North Street
Rich & Blough
Shrely
Chan Wili Ki
Loudonville
Willigw
Rhein
Gerlach
Wooster Lodge
Emmat Lee
Jobn Figert
Joseph Sweeny
al L. Snyder
Burbank
Massillon
Kfpiblican
Congress
Lyman
Hig Meat House
Old 1757 deed found linking Dalton area land grant
Isaac Bailey, a longtime Dalton resident, uncovered an 1806 deed among Northwest land records related to 26 000 acres granted to Jonathan Carver by the Nandowasasie Indians. The document, witnessed by Isaiah Betz and S P Snyder, traces transfers from the original grant to the 1856 signing. Bailey notes the seller and witnesses, including Betz, are still known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Kansas
Jefersonian
Dalton Gazette
Isaac Bailey
Dalton
P.snyder
St Pani
Ngapolis
Joboathan
B. Holigsway
L’reay
Tno
Batley
W Cattill
Keziah Cahill
Wayne County
State of
Ohio
Isaac Halley
Jonathan Carver
Isaiah Betz
Sfp Snyder
Bailey
Carriages for MacKinley and State Board picks
Major McKinney approves three carriages to be finished in green morocco with dark green striped exterior panels and silver mountings. Estimated total cost about 5000 dollars. Delivery in Washington for President McKinley and family. State Agricultural Board selections list five members and reorganizes staff. Local ad copy promotes Hand’s Collie Care with testimonials from Mrs. Traphagen and Joseph Herick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gantén
Visiting residents and local notices in Wooster
The column lists visitors and locals in Wooster including J B Hunting from Cleveland, Mrs J N Clark from Topeka, Marg Perles Lavers and Morris from Greenville, and many others. It notes county commissioners Pocock Blosser and Milley at a Columbus convention, plus mentions of Dr J E Barrett, Rev J C Campbell, and several Wooster civic and social events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B.hunting
Cleveland
J. N. Clark
Topeka
Kane
Marg. Perles Lavers
Morris
Kest Greenville
W. W. Mesks
Pittsburg
Ayenue
Pocock, Blosser and Milley
Columbus
A. B. Poulaton
Ravenna
Wooster
M. L. Smyser
Will Hemperly
Massillon
G P. Emrich
Canton
McKinley
A. A. Christian
An Ancan Girls Co
A. L. Payne
Dayton
Frank J. Shives
Cincinnati
Geo A. Shives
Kesate Tarr
Charles Heydier
Collrge
John Wricht
Wm McKee
Ditton
Summit County
Wi W. Wallace
J. C. Wallace
Monmouth
J IT Wallace
J. C Campbell
Bridgen
Ida
Wooster Shard Brick and Clay Co stockholders meet
The Wooster Ohio company held its annual meeting January 11 1897 with officers re-elected. President Chas M Lovett reported the year while W C Yost presented a silver beaded cane gift on Lovetts 44th birthday praising his integrity and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ill
Wooster
Ohio
Chas. M. Lovett
W. C. Yost
Coutine
Lovettson
City teachers examined in a Saturday exam by city board
City teachers studied Pedagogical authorities Kaminers Comenius Portalozzi Koebel last Saturday were tested by the City Board on their lives writings and education views. Questions asked included when and where they lived, their key writings, comparisons of their characters, views on senses in education development of mental faculties words and ideas, education for boys and girls, Froebel and Pestalozzi compared with Comenius and Montessori ideas of native growth and self activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoel Kaminers
Comenius
Portalozzi
Koebel
Hostebrope
Froebl
Froebel
Fraternity Notes Highlight Wayne County Lodges
Fraternity circles in Wooster and Wayne county invite lodge secretaries to share weekly items of interest. Uncas Tribe No. 57 I. C. C. B. ML elected officers December 30 1896 including Sachem B. M. Bevington and Keeper of Wampum L. P. Obliger. Garfield Lodge F. and A. M. of Shroege hosts a January 20 reception. Orrville Cedar Lodge officers listed for 1878. Wooster Lodge No. 421 I. O. O. F. to publicly install officers next Friday night January 15. Wayne Rebekah Lodge No. 23 I. O. O. F. installs January 5 87, with multiple officers named. Arlington Lodge No. 775 I. O. O. F. officers-elect praised by DGU M Frank Griffith. Other joint installations and details from various lodges including Royal Arcanum and K. C. T. M. featured with portraits of attendees and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Wayne County
Uncas
I. C
C. B
Sachem
B.M. Bevington
Sagamore
J. W. Latimer
W. C. Myers
Enos Pierson
Wampum
L. P. Obliger
K. Allterbrant
A. KB. Packinpaugh
Geo. J. Krieger, Jr
T. N. Shover
J. A. Dietrick
Jacob Kratz
Garfield Lodge
Shroege
Cedar Lodge
Orrville
Porter
W. M
Zell
C. Banhoff
J. W
P. H. Seas
Trogs
J. M Fiscus
Seo’y
BH. H. Milhdy
J. G. Progeger
J. D
J. B. Heilman
Tyler
J. E. Mattern
Chaplain Gee
Ecki
Adam Fogel
D. ¥. Griffith
John Russell
N. G
Lizzie Snavely
N.G
John Penick
Laura Plank
Jacob Palmer
Barnard
Guardisn
Fraze Krendy
Guardian
Anna Plank
V.G
Ella Keister
V G
Sister Lerch
Rebekah
G. W Blandford
Frank Griffith
Arlington Lodge
Daltod
N.Q
Messie
Hartzell
Droshal
Kabelman
DGU
C. B. Fease
Owen
J WW Barron
Brein
H Wertz
Jstinson
Grace K
P Lodge
Mahlon S. Shally
Eaton W . C
Wadsworth
Emma M. Plank
Shreve
K.C. T M
I H. Catbaugh
W. A Manley
Joe Pomeroy
W V. Denny
Weasley Shaffer
Lorain Isenberg
Joe Unkle
St. Hoffman
A. I. Petera
Harvey Emmons
William Swain
Wiley Butler
W. A . Rogers
A. S. Peters
W. A. Manley
Local notes from Bloomfield and Sonnenberg area
Scattered village items record greetings and visits in Bloomington and Wooster. Mentions Hattie Herring’s Barberton trip, a surprise party at Ira Brobaker’s, and community updates on residents, fevers, and school staff near Sonnenberg, with obituaries and a January church meeting noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Htringer
Bloomingington
Barberton
Ira Brobaker
Neighbors complain of daily abuse by Orrville man
Complaint from neighbors about a young married man in Orrville who allegedly whips his wife with regularity, turning it into a custom. C. A. Stahl, who closed his salan at Orrville, will ship his goods to Navarre to start a new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville
C. A. Stahl
Orrville
Navarre
A Cure For Lame Buck
A Sardisky resident Louden Grover says his daughter recovered from fever and back pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports complete relief from a bottle and endorses it for rheumatism. sold by Lan and Hoyar druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden Grover
Sardisky
Chamberlain
Champerlain
Lan- Bch & Hoya
Draggista
Surviving Surgical Ordeal Leaves Patient Transformed
An Orrville physician reports a dramatic near death on an operating table. A woman facing a delicate operation at a Cleveland hospital briefly revived during anesthesia and described a vision of being drawn toward a spiritual beyond before returning to consciousness. The account notes an astonishing, unexplainable experience during resuscitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
The
Crescent
Cleveland
Tistania
Agai
Orrville and Wayne County News Breezes and Moves
Orrville residents plan moves and farm activity in Wayne County. Mr Warder buys Morgadroth farm at Easton and repairs a barn after a two year fire. Mrs Elizabeth Bare of Blackle yville kills a hog weighing 778 pounds. E E McAfee will move near East Uator to farm. Barton City buys 17 acres of pasture land for 42 per acre from James Douglas’s executor. Frank Harbidge sells walnut logs to Hamburg Germany. Mt Baton George Stair plans move to Appledgck farm. Charles Biner near West Lebanon on Hettit farm. Miss Lizzie Blanchard, longtime resident, now in Chicago, reported in danger. Dalton fire company elects new officers and orders 140 pound alarm bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Longasdorf
Sterling
Canton
Warder
Wansworth
Morgadroth Farm
Easton
Massillon
Elizabeth Baré
Blackleyville
Wayfoe County
E. E. McAfee
East Uator
Barton City
Tursh
James Douglas
Frank Harbidge
Shis
Hamburg
Germany
Mt. Baton
George Stair
Appledgck
Charles Biner
Lebanon
Hettit
Ee E. Messner
Mrouchman
South Market Street
Nur’ Blanchard
Dalton Fire Company
St Jiast Mee Ag
John Chafir
C. W. Lawrence
Warren Locke
K. F
Aug. Aker
D. Gardner
Lizzie
Mia
Kate Boydston
Bet Now
Chicago
Probate Court Guardians and Administrators Listed
Wayse County Probate Court names guardians for multiple minors and estates. Appointments include Jacob Rehm Jr as guardian of Jacob Rehm Sr with bond 2500, Swartz as guardian of Martha McMulep with bond 1000, and others. administrators with will annexed for Nancy Collier and Christina Boyhan estates, bonds posted, petitions to sell real estate filed, inventories and accounts submitted, and hearings set for February 5 and 6 1897. A separate note reports a masquerade ball enjoyed by Shreve residents during Week of Prayer, sparked by local minister criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
McClarran
Jacob Rehm
Swartz
Martha McMulep
Ganter
Lizzie
Edward A
Maggie A. Ganter
Charles E Wilhelm
Nancy Collier
Houd
James Carlin
Christina Boyhan
Charlies E. Wilhelm
Nancy Coller
Jett
Westisler
Elias Shrock
Jacob Shelly
Mahlon Ouch
Michael Shelly
G. W
HL. Sidley
Elizabeth A Keck
Kustell
J W. Parsone
McMilyn
Andrew
Jackseen
Thomas Henderson
John M. Vicker
Jasper
George I. Peake
Ralston B Brown
Frank Lake
Salu
Wo. J. Smltb
Mary J. McClarran
Histories Inspect Civil War Literature In Schools
Cleveland Jan 14 The national Grand Army encampment committee examined school histories and found many statements grievously incorrect. The two day session will continue and report at the next encampment. London Jan 13 Famine grows more severe with heartrending interior scenes. Jubhelpora victims lie along roads. relief may cost $5,000,000. Columbus Jan 13 County Commissioners meeting with 80 in attendance. Lake county Morse warns that court rulings against local bonds and money scarcity demand economy in county funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ar Siays Bavoe
London
Daily Mall
Bombay
Jubhelpora
Lawsuit over fatal Pennsylvania Company train crash in Barton City
Weygandt as administrator of Joseph Biddle sues the Pennsylvania Company for 1909 dollars claiming negligence caused Biddle’s death on January 17, 1896, while repairing tracks near Barton City. The suit funds to Biddle’s mother for support. Other notices reflect divorce counsel, trial outcomes, and small-claims verdicts in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm JE. Weygandt
Joseph Biddle
Pennsylvania Company
Barton City
Biddle
W. He.eggandt
Recent Transfers of Real Estate in Orrville Clinton and Surrounding Townships
A list of warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds recorded by iPlorian Schaffner recording real estate transfers. Properties include Orrville lot 41 for 3000, Clinton township 23 acres, Baughman township 15 acres, Shreve area 400, Wooster lot 170, Fredericksburg lot 116, Mouor land parcels, and others totaling multiple deeds with prices ranging from 100 to 3,000 dollars. Parties include Avagnat Des voignen, Wm I. Deavoignes, Mary and Har nett, Chariea Barnett, John Osteiner, Mary E. Clark, Joseph Berlin, Daniel Meteall, Susanna ost, Charles L. Prosser, Sarah Bromter, Irene & Keister, Joseph H. Redett, Emma N. Herger, Michael Tate, Mark Taylor, Margaret Barrhart, Louisa Praeger, Melchor Oberholtzer, Benjamin and Qoterteolter, Sarah A Oberholtzer, Narcy Andrews, and John M Garver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iPlorian Schaffner
Avagnat Desvoignen
Wm I
Deavoignes
Orrville
Mary & Harnett
Chariea Barnett
Clinton Township
John Osteiner
Mary E .B. Clark
Baughman Township
Joseph Berlin
Daniel W Meteall
Susanna
Charles L. Prosser
Mm’ Ton Township
Sarah Bromter
Irene & Keister
Wooster
Joseph H. Redett
Emma N. Herger
Fredericksburg
Michhael Tate
Mark Taylor
Margaret Barrhart
Louisa Praeger
Wovater
Melchor Oberholtzer
Kenjamin & Qoterteolter
Sarah A Oberholtzer
Plain Township
Narcy Andrews
John M Garver
Congress
Sleep Rest and Nerve Vitalizer Endorsement Tale
A clerk from Jefferson House describes sleep loss during night work and nervous fatigue. He credits Dr Wheelers Nerve Vitalizer with restoring restful sleep after the first dose and notes improved appetite and weight. He urges others to try the medicine, claiming many benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebalstead
Jefferson House
Taulero
Miss Lizzie E Wooster of Salina Named In Journal Sketch
The Western School Journal profiles Miss Lizzie E Wooster a Salina Normal University faculty member and primary teacher. Native of Ohio and descendant of Gen David Wooster she helped found Wooster charts used in early grades and is noted for teaching readiness and summer institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Western School Journal
Topeka
Kan
Milas Lizzie E. Woooster
Salinansas, Normal University
Wayne County
Lizzie £.Wooster
Ohio
David Wooster
Revolution Days
Miss Wooster
Salina
Department of Healing
Lightning Hot Drops touted as universal pain remedy
An advertisement claims Lightning Hot Drops halt inflammation and pain from burns, cuts, and flesh wounds. It touts rapid relief, cautions about brief stinging, and markets a 24-dose bottle made by Herb Medicine Co of Springfield Ohio at varying prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cute
Nores
Herb Meduine Co
Springfield
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Charles Knags
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McDowell
Evelird
Sciem
McKee
Walter
Maallon
Une Prentes and Manuufacturer
Robert M Stewart
Stewart
Missouri
Wooster Shard Brick and Clay Co
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Bloomington
Bigprairie
Rairie
John Schmuck
Sarah. Miller
Milton Township
Benjamin
Irving Veney
John Hartel
Ear Geisinger
Karl Bert
Stella Kindig
Grace Martin
Faber
Minnia Gish
Hillsboro College
Jake Neversweat
Sonnenberg
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Grim Reaper
Death
Eli Kirchhofer
Miga Jdn Nussbaum
Gachery
Christ Lehman
Wm. Tschantz
Canada
Eph. Steiner
Levins Steiner
Elia Neaunschwaeder
Puatnam County
Berg
Abr. Lehman
Soppenberg Farms
Pute County
Ola Pends
Dictron
Altraagy
Mr. Teobantg
Abraham Tschantz
Soncenberg
Switzerland
Anns Baumgartner
Indiana
Tschantzs
Sugarcreek Township
Jupiter
News of Home Churches
United Presbyteran Congregational
Doylestown
Rev. I.iddesminith
Lindismith
Wayse County Probate Court
Bradfield
Zee
Scott & Bowne
New York
Wahatet
Epward E. Apam
James L. Zaring
Ihwit
Creston
Leegsy
Marshallville
Board of Exponers
Conatingtioh
Aiak Hemdaahes
Stock Exchange
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Wright & Somers
Water St
Cleveland, O
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Furtier
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Conkey Company
Dearborn St
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Chase’s
Prysictand
A Barton Hy
Pennsyl
Wolfe
Phebe Shanklin
George Shanklin
Tintsaman
Seatight Franks
East Union Township
Costa
A. E. Paulston
M. Lally
Critchfield & Critchfiela
Johnson & Taylor
A. E. Poulston
Bracy & McNair
Millersburg
Dr. Wheeler
Laubach & Boyd
Mrs$ Wooster
Pro
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Munyon's Medical Institution
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Philadelphia
Muanyon
Probate Court
Berkey
Chester
Wayse
Ohi
Sand
Clear Sud
Jonas Berkey Wooster
Pain Township
Wayne Toe
Tarin Wello
Gual
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Sapolio
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Ong
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J. H. McLean
DR. J. H. McLean Medicine CO
ST. Louis
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Geo W Best
New York City
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East Side Square
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Public Square
Jacob Frick
J. BR. Overholt
Frost
John M. Oriley
H. R. Imegari
Boston
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Ll. B. Odenkirk
Liberty Street
Cleveland, Akron
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Vernon Il
Lersbury
Warwick
Akrop
Cuyahoga
Daly
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Leveland
Theinnat
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Ulamtus
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Niwo
Hannegan
Caen
Obio
Pittsb
Pitta'gh
Pennsylvania
Senate
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Ee Wooster
Saya Mead Fe
Wayne Ar Voyt Saat
Biotaeath
Enatward
Reviline
Maristh
Louie
Alliance
Sadem Pareto
Tay ‘Olambiana Heaver Falls
Rman
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Orrvitia Connection
Tod
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Mainteld
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Titin and Toledy
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Nieg and
Youngtown
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