Reflective notes on wealth, politics, and public figures
The piece criticizes claims about wealth and honesty related to Marshall Field, questions the virtue of distant signings of checks, and surveys political figures such as Tillman and Depew. It jests about Europe travel for health, tar and feather threats, and Governor Jlattison, Dowie, and the Santo Domingo debate, ending with a quip on U.S. Senate war scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Santo Dominio
United States Senate
President Castro and Roosevelt in sharp political play
A column of dated, fragmented political commentary references Castro and Roosevelt with satirical tone. It notes gold output, Yale athletic funding, Astor buying English property, lynching figures, and Lincoln Steffens praising the president. The piece blends humor and social critique without clear narrative.
Fragmented prose on public figures and weather chatter
A garbled text passage mentions Marehall Field, Alice Roosevelt, and Pountney Bigelow amid disjointed notes on finances, politics, publicity, and a reference to a Taggart divorce case. The tone evokes a scrap of 20th century gossip and weather remarks with no clear narrative.
Fragmented garbled news blurs multiple items
A jumble of quotes and notes from diverse sources recounts political, crime, and literary snippets. References include Ohio fronts, Richland county, and various papers such as Marion Mirror and Logiaville Journal. The text blends political satire, calls for airship discovery, and a note on sugar consumption.
Blind From Cataract Ends Sight of Orrville Man
Joseph Blackwood of Orrville has lost his eyesight due to cataracts in both eyes. A longtime county veteran of the 120th Company Vll and a 21-year employee of Winkler Horse Co., he has many friends who mourn his calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Blackwood
Orrville
Mr. Blackwood
120Th Co
Winkler Horse Co
County road reform discussed at prosecutor led meeting
A large audience met in the County Prosecutor office on Monday to debate county road improvements. Prosecutor Carlin and Dr Ivacoe chaired a session that urged reforms including plank roads, convicts on public works, and elimination of road supervisors in favor of township superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin
Me Ivacoe
Cal'ot
Horne
Aras
Peel Phere
Edward S
Mr. Wertz
Weitz
Linner
Leeman and Harrison
John Villard
Wertz
Frost and social visits mark cold week in town
January frost thaws limiting travel as Frank Campbell of Burbank visits Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell. Mrs. Michael Wagner of Cedar Valley visits with her daughter and others, Edith Gearhart of Overton visits Mary Whitworth, and Edna Gant with John Gant family pass through. School progress noted. Emma Witherow visits Whitworth. Teachers Institute scheduled at Canaan Jangery January 27, Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Campbell
Burbank
Arthur Campbell
Michael Wagner
Cedar Valley
Wu, Acfee
Ira Binkerhoff
Edith Gearhart
Overton
Maryhitworth
John Gant
Edna
Sanday
Emma Witherow
Mary Whitworth
Teachers’ Institute
Canaan Jangery
Excelsior Hall Weather, Visits, and Local Notes
January weather outlook and spring road status at Excelsior. Mrs Dennis Enfield listed on six list last week. Scholars from Excelsior School visited former teacher O Zimmerman at Science Point this winter. Daniel Becker and sister Ella spent Sunday with Isaac Miller and family. Austin Brant and family visited Dennis Enfield Master Shiloh Lawrence shared Sunday with Harry Bower. Orra Harpster and family of Blackeyville were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Enfield
Excelsior School
Zimmerman
Sciene Point
Daniel Becker
Ella
Isaac Miller
Austin Brant
Dennis Finfield
Shiloh Lawrence
Harry Bower
Orra-Harpster
Blachy Teville
Capt. Taggart seeks full custody of Culver and Elmore
Petition filed by Capt. Taggart through Edwin Wertz alleges the court already ordered care and custody to the plaintiff while allowing the defendant to keep the younger child Elmore part time. He seeks to modify the decree citing repeated disobedience and removal of the children from Wayne County and Ohio. Grace Taggart, confined by illness in Highland Park, vows to fight for the boys and not let them be taken to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Culver
Elmore
Harrold
Taggert
Edwin Wertz
Dcree
Hoth
Wiyne County
Chicago
S. Is
Grace Taggart
J H Shields
Higland Pars
Wooster
Tia
Hed
Stoter
Wayne County
Uresrom
Robert L. Adair
Soess
Fortnightly Mus iah Society Meeting Recital and Wedding News
The Fortnightly Mus iah held a pleasant Saturday meeting with a fine program of Italian and French compositions including Rongs and Vertes. Mrs Metzier presented Joanne d Arc and a wedding notice announced Mies Martha Laubach’s engagement to Mr Edward Die and forthcoming marriage near mid February in Pittsburgh. due to her father’s death the event is delayed but warmly wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus «Iah
Mies
Alice Fitch
Rn Eian
Browns
Feorka
Gieraldine
Mitchell
Kulawiak
Dauvisiv
Ucherzo
Valse
Alice Firestone
Polichinelle
Mary Glen
Ye Mountains
Joanne d’Arc
Mrs. Metzier
Rowance
Horn
Cora Horizei Mies
Martha Laubach
University
Edward Die
Wooster
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Missy Laubach
Miss Laubach
Mr Live
Morning wedding unites Mellvilhy Vo Siwon and Katherine Agnes Kyan
A morning ceremony in St Mary's church 74 Muonday witnessed the marriage of Mellvilhy Vo Siwon of Shelby to Katherine Agnes Kyan of East Union. Miss Anna Kyran attended the bride as matron of honor. The groom, son of William Ryan, is a respected resident of Seliv with a steady position. After a brief visit they plan to move to Shelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Church
Muonday
Mellvilhy Vo Siwon
Shelby
Katherine Agnes Kyan
East Union
Bappy Courle
Anna Kyran
William Ryan
Pande Dents
Bast Union Town
Lip
Hroon
Seliv Weere
Wasservice
Ard
Rel Tves Wall
Shelry
County to Light Infirmary With Wooster Electric
County Commissioners on Monday approved a contract with Wooster Electric Light Co. to illuminate the infirmary. Work on poles and wiring will begin when weather settles in spring and lighting service is planned by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Electric Light Co
Community Notes From Canaan Township January Meeting
January 24 report shows Anna Totten home from Barverton and George Irvin buying a farm in northern Michigan to move in spring. Birth of daughter to Fred Bauer and Sevillle couple. Zappani family moved near Wadeworth Friday. Jen entertained cousins from Orriilan Youngstown last week. Second Canaan Township Teachers Institute meeting set for Saturday with Prof. Biddle of West Salem among speakers. evening social planned. Macy Sell hosted classmates last Thursday. Laura Whonsettner home from Barberton this week. Rev. Neikirk spoke to a fairly governed audience. Ticket sales for the story event rising. Modern Jew by a Jewish author to be presented February 6. rural institute invites township attendees free of charge. Singing school part of the day school program. board of education or farmers may reprimand. Mrs R J notes improving from grip attack. Dr Thomas electro therapy cited as remedy for recurrent illnesses. decades of use cited. Mrs Whitehurst mentioned in context of local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Totten
Barverton
George Irvin
Michigan
Fred Bauer
Sevillle
Zappani Famly
Wadeworth
Jen
Orriilan
Youngstown
Canaan Township
Teachies’ Institute
Biddle
West Salem
Macy Sell
Laura Whonsettner
Barberton
Neikirk
Board of Éducation
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Qoster
Republican Printing Company
Marshall-Field
Nsurance
Hughes
Europe
Ito
James C Fisbo
Secator Depew
Senate
Chauncey
Ohio
Jlattison
John Alexander Dowie
Zipp City
Devilsfield
Castro
Roosevelt
Hag
Yale
William Waldorf Astor
William
Lincoln Steffans
Lincoln
Old Boy
Marehall Field
Waehbirytop
Mise
Alice Roosevelt
Pountney Bigelow
Hyuring
Cae
Saad
Akwaednde
van Richland County
Wavetuur Patapon
Souker
Culu Bo Inesa
France
Cnistar
Agen
Tolesto
Logiaville Cri Ries Journal
Colpmons
Lattasburg
Farmer’s Institute
Secret Society
Brethern
Dunkards
Henry Perce
Threshber
Warren Fouche
James Lehman
Hiown
Jacob Troxal
Tom
Crescent
W .H Pittenger
William Wood
R. K
Byron M Baker
E. C. Bandebanga
John F Mvera
Charles Myers
Mat A
Frank Hammond
Lsat
John Myers
M. G
J. Wroxel
Sentinel
J A Specht
A. E Ebert
Musselman Geldin
A Forby
Myers
George Foss
Rivers
Ted
Colas
Bad Roads Foundation
Ture
Excelsior Hall
MS Taggart III
St. Mary’s Church
Wooster Electric Company
Canaan
Craig’s Cash Store
Sucessor
D. Stoner
Kleinerts
Charles “E.’ Ramsey
Ida E. Sanerson
Fredericksburg
Plaiy
Timothy
O. D. Kiufman
Funck
Nice
Lander
Buuss
Paw Fur Sale
Uodiower
Woodsy Tr
Les West
Wouserou Ashland Road
Lux Sted
Madisonburg Power House
T. J. McKeon
Marion O Proctor
Marion O. Vrector
County of Wayne
Marion O. Prostor
Bk Wooster
Siocker
Wooster Market
W. J. Tylee
Gealer
East Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Helfera
Howe
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