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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1904

Page

2

Daughters of Veterans Carnation Sale on McKinley Day

Jan 18 19 Daughters of Veterans plan carnation sale on McKinley Day. Local notices report guests visiting from St Thomas and Wayne township, various residents ill with diphtheria and other winter sickness, and a mix of community events including cattle purchases, military posts, and local errands across Holmes County and Wooster.

Daughters of Veterans McKinley Day Q A Kieffer St. Thomas Qan Andrew Reisen Worth Grant Street Ross W F Panck Funk East Juion Frene Ohlenkirk Charles Swinehart Grady Famoasy Wayne Township John Stevens Bell Bros Juan Mont

Smallpox Cages Reported Near Gelmont And Local Distress

A garbled report notes 35 cages of smallpox near Gelmont in Holmes County and mentions various local figures and events. The text references clerks overloaded by water incidents and numerous names, roles, and community notices from Orrville to Wooster, with scattered references to illness, church events, and public matters.

Gelmont Holmes County Peter Schworn Pear Werlernville Orrville Warner Woerter

Directors of the football club named in fragmentary text

Fragmentary OCR lists officers including President E. Ot Obdiger and Vice President CM Laowett with seats held by Joo Goo Sanborn and WooA Woalsey. Mentions attorney Ress Wo Punch and general counsel Prank Tagart, plus board members Woasne Bathling and Lean oe ata omectiune.

Footie Lean Ced Tollows E. Ot CM Laowett Tars Joo Goo Sanborn

Sale of Heresty EB Croeseain at Frederick Prices

Report of a modest sale with reasonable prices for live stock and drivers noting fair bidding and steady demand. Attendees limited, but the sale yielded good results for the consignor and buyers.

Frederick

Mis Middoebbrrt at Bargertown Tenn

Fragmentary OCR describes a local incident in Bargertown Tennessee involving a misdirected event. It mentions WETE POWET and a notable discovery tied to a sampl e, with references to barriers and a trial context. Names and places appear garbled, but Bar ties Sue and Laubach drugstore surface among fragments.

Bargertown Nat Laubach Betas Drugstore

August Flower Promises Health for the Liver and Spirits

An old Kentucky advertising snippet touts Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion and a booster for liver health and good spirits. It claims thirty five years of household use with trial sizes and regular bottles sold by all druggists.

Kentucky Phetratus Blue Grass Atvall Druggists

Gall, Write or Poultry u mene Be-8 Hartilen sate

Fragmentary OCR text provides few readable facts. The line mentions poultry and a date or code but lacks clear actors, places, or events to summarize into a complete news item.

Electric railway projected through this city

A new company named Cleveland Wooster Mt Vernon and Columbus Railway plans an electric line from Columbus via Mt Vernon to Wooster and Harbertown, linking with the Northern Ohio Trail to Akron and Cuyahoga. Fred W Jones of Mt Vernon leads, son of Gen GA Jones former Cleveland Akron and Columbus president. Backing is reported strong among Wayne County farmers and towns along the route. Further details promised in coming issues.

J P van Nest Ashland Berman Geiger Barberton Nick Anustar James M Reed Wooster Vanover Vertirginia Roy Rollins Medina Flora Flack Holmes County I W Henderson Brownsville Lilian Fredrick Cleveland Mame Rey Lockhart Seville John P Jones North Lawrence George Lee Bend Avenue Solomon Rackataagh Rochester H Lunt Congress Wall Joseph Boftisvre Blachley Ville Sadie Rickabaugh Clara Brownson

Installed Officers of Kieffer Circle Install Fourth Annual Ceremony

Kieffer Circle of the GAR held its fourth annual installation with Mrs. Nanode Ball presiding. Officers installed include President Hutte Goodman and Mary Adams as senior and junior vice presidents, Nannie Hall secretary, Pearl Kinder treasurer, Mrs Segner chaplain, Jessie McCarron conductor, Florence Warfel assistant conductor, Bessie Woolman guard, and Blanche Shelly assistant guard. Speakers praised fraternal charity and support for soldiers of ’61 to ’65, followed by a luncheon and songs.

Kieffer Circle America Chaplin Sepgner Commar der Berle Hutte Goodman Mary Adama Diha Carlin Nannie Hall Pearl Kinder Mra. Segner Jessie McCarron Florence War OL Tai Gast Conor’e Eboaly

Board of Trade Hears Traction Plans and Site Offer

The executive committee met at the Wayora office in City Hall Tuesday evening to review talks with traction officials. They understood Wooster may offer a site for the barns chosen by the company and planned further correspondence to secure a definite proposition. A second conference with company officials aimed to resolve future plant operations and the Glasgow Works fund subscriptions. An itemized expense report will soon be in the hands of the publicist.

Frank Porter South Buckeye Street James Altuivert Chester Mill Brook Calvin Taggart Say Beir Mildred Close Wooster Temple Rathbone Mra Win Letthe Street Samuel Leib Wooster Township Leib Wooster Electric Company Bloomington Willatan Orrvelle Ingeter Steeth Geran Amasuua Canton Stae Huston Rhoades Kent Boa Te Otbee Do H Morgan AB Critchfeld Daughters of Veterana Krelef Corps Alex Hunter Younger Nnter van Dolar Costa van Nest A Weiser Otheras V Charles Weaver Allentown Daa Central Lendices Orisale Ledve Brenneman Board of Trade Wayora Tracion Oafficuila Wooster Cenmurttee Gilagoworks Fund

Wayne County Records Warranty Deeds Summary

Warranty deeds recorded in Wayne County list transfers of parcels across multiple townships including Wooster Franklin Chippewa and Creston. Notable transfers involve Frank T Denny to Kate N Crossman Barbara Atestitz to Walter Poonmuthis and Sarah Power as executrix, among others. Considerations range around several dollars with parcels totaling acres and lot numbers noted in each conveyance.

Frank T. Denny Kate N Crossman Garten Borage Cabaan Mo Lee Bostaod Walter PooMuthis Wooster Poo Barbara Atestitz Boeoehipan Dena Pinley Rotbaugh Sophia MocSenith Creston Sarah Power Neal Power James Brown

Electric Bitters Promise New Life for Weak and Run Down

A testimonial from Co W Bellamy of Wurlington praises Electric Bitters restoring strength and vigor after illness. The ad urges readers to obtain a free specimen from the New York Tribune Farmer, promoting the weekly agricultural newspaper and its yearly price of 21.00.

W Bellamy Coomonve Wurlington Pal Lever Laubach & Boyd New York Tribune Farmer New York City Quragant

Will Drill Oil and Gas Near Wooster

Men will drill immediately on Barrett land east of Wooster after arriving Tuesday night. The crew will fetch Charles machinery from Auumn and begin mining in Wooster. H B Odenkirk holds the contract and is away at Mt Eaton. Likely drilling within days under headway by financially interested parties as a large scale venture awaits the spring.

Wooster Tuesay Auumn H.B. Odenkirk Mt Eaton Trothag

Husband Asks For Divorce In Wooster Case

Frank Rich Fo Miller of Wooster files for divorce on grounds of adultery. The petition alleges Dee 16, 1901 as the date of separation after Miller discovered his wife’s alleged affair.

Frank Rich Fo Miller Wooster McClarra Jones Pettha Soen Miller Miler Mr. Miller Acta Sagan Miller

Golfing the Great Outdoor Spurt At Wooster Club

Wooster golfers anticipate spring as members await the season opens and new applications mount. The club plans a meeting soon to act on pending and expected memberships and a limit is likely to be reached.

Wooster Oaten Wooster Clint

Coal Prices Fall for Wooster Residents

Wooster residents note a drop in coal prices since New Year as Massillon grades fall to 4 and the earlier panic prices of 440 a ton ease. Cheaper Tudea stay similar while overall market hints another drop before spring. Dealers predict further reductions and better quality coal for summer buyers.

Wooster

Debaters Postponed At Wooster Over Sickness

Due to the illness of Mr Walkinshaw one debater the Irving and Athenean societies debate at Wooster is postponed until next Friday evening. Three men from each society will compete and judges will choose the three best to represent Wooster in the upcoming debate with Washington and Jefferson College of Pennsylvania.

Walkinshaw Irving Wooster Washington and Jefferson College Pennslyvania

Maysville Notes Record Local Happenings and Mishaps

Maysville reports a week of social visits and travel as Miss Pet Gambier and Miss Ina Imboff are noted. Al Johnson returns from Illinois via Chicago after visiting the Iroquois theater fire aftermath. A sled accident injures Charles Wilderson’s tongue and breaks a horse’s leg, with a cow injured by barbwire. Sheriff Brown’s servant Bupp is injured by a horse, fracturing a rib. Community events include Myrtle Orr staying with Fre Nussbaum and a well attended singing class concert and town hall literary night.

Maysville Pet Gambier Ina Imboff Akron al Johnson Imnois Chicago Iroquoi Mark Annet Chas Stauffer Elnora Brown Wim Musser Bupp Sheriff Brown Myrtle Orr

Prey Ghilemen: Mother's Friend Praised by Expectant Mother

A Kentucky attorney at law quotes a mother praising Mother's Friend as the greatest remedy for expectant mothers. She claims three children, noting the last child appears healthiest and finest, convinced by before-views and photos she would have.

Agance Kentucky

Wayne County Nucultural Society Sets County Fair Dates

The Wayne County Nucultural Society voted Saturday to hold the annual county fair on September 24, 25 and 26. Officers reappointed include President Johan McClarin Vice President Ao Db Luminera Treasurer WA Wilson Secretary Jobe Blghts Superintendent of Grounds D K Firestone. The directors discussed various matters and announced a special amusements program for this year.

Wayne County Nucultural Society Johan McClarrin Ao DB Luminera WA Wilson Job

Kidney trouble harms both women and men in ads

An old medical advertisement argues kidney trouble makes women and men miserable, harming mind, vigor, and health. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer in Binghamton, NY, claiming quick relief and offering sample bottles by mail.

Dr. Kilmer & Go Binghamts

A Proverbial View on Drinking and Habit

A quip contrasts a Japanese proverb with American drinking culture. It notes how initial drinking leads to further intemperance and a growing habit, warning of the slippery path from first drink to addiction. It reflects social concern over youth and temptation in early 20th century discourse.

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