Wreck at Wooster causes heavy damage and delays
Saturday reports detail a freight wreck near Wooster between the old pine bridge and Prairie Lane. Engine 316, driven by France McGowan, collided with a following freight, causing eleven cars to derail and a caboose fire with flames spreading to coke cars. No fatalities. injuries to Detective G W Simms and crew slight. extensive track damage and a large response from Wooster fire and railroad officials.
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Old Pine Bridge
Prairie Lane
Wooster Cemetery
France McGowan
Wooster
Murphy
East Palestine
McGowan
Day's Outing Planned by Wooster Band and Bank Knights
The Wooster City Band and Uni form Bank Knights of Pythias plan a resort excursion for the latter part of the month. Details on the destination and exact date will be announced very soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster City Band
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Ice Cream and Cake Festival at Morr land July 1
The M E Sunday School hosts an ice cream and cake festival at Morr land on Saturday evening July 1 for the benefit of the school. The Benton band of Holmes Co has been arranged to provide music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E
Morrland
Benton Band of
Holmes Co
Child Miss Mary Young Dies at Ashland Home
Miss Mary Young aged 11 daughter of John Young long in Cedar Valley grocery business dies at Frank Smith’s Ashland home from quick consumption. The remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery Overton on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Young
John Young
Cedar Valley
Ashland
Frank Smith
Bethel
Overton
Wheat prices slip in home market on Monday
Wheat values fell in the home market Monday with a drop of 2 cents a bushel. Chicago August wheat closed at 77 cents, while July wheat in Chicago settled a penny lower. The overall trend appeared downward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fire at Sibley Bending Works Sparks Alarm at Public Square
An alarm from box 26 Public Square at 10am reported a blaze in the dry room of the Sibley Bending Works. Firemen contained the flames quickly with extinguishers. Officials believe a spark fell into a boarded up window filled with sawdust, starting the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box 26 Public Square
Sibley Bending Works
Baby buggy left in front yard leads to theft suspicion
On Saturday evening a baby buggy was left in the front yard of Samuel Mansion on East South street. It was believed to be a joke but has not been returned, and Mansion suspects theft. Mansion is a baker employed by John Horn.
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E. B. Eshelman
John McSweeney
Kansas City
Austin C. Gaskill
Fredericksburg
J. R. Webster
Barberton
Charles Langell
Columbia Chemical Co
W. F E. Veinradt
Marion Vanover
James M. Shaffer
Cleveland
Antamagone
Oneonta
N.C. Wilson Johnson
Wooster
McMillen
Beall Ave
Behteguy
Wilson
Our City
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
G W Simms
Crestline
Pennsylvania Lines
Simms
Lincoln Yocum
Samuel Mansion
East South Street
Mansion
Mr Mansion
John Horn
David R. Maan
J. R. Zimmerman
Bair
Nolle
Callahan
iXinney
van Nest
Fisher
Overholt
Rapes
Mougey
Zimmerman
Fr. Sonney
Smead Heating Company
Gis
Kinney
M Nelle
Itf
Canyon
McKinley
Mir Mqngey
David’ S
Grant Street
Eberhardt
Meangey
Northwestern Avenue
Power
Frederik Kosteobader
Waal
Pas Cine
Ts Sir
Ota
Rhostenbeder
Cerg
Prorat
Opifini
History of the Lawyers of Wayne County to be published
Sen Douglas announces the forthcoming History of the Lawyers of Wayne County to be completed next week. The 300 plus page volume with no illustrations aims to enrich Ohio legal literature and the local bar. Price is about 8 per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Douglas
Ohio
Rush Medical grad named Fellow in Surgery at Rush College
Dr Harry W Harn after Rush Medical College graduation last year became resident physician at Presbyterian Hospital Chicago. He has now been appointed Fellow in Surgery at Rush Medical College, a high honor reflecting merit and providing early opportunities to become a finished surgeon. Wooster friends extend congratulations and best wishes for continued success.
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Harry W. Harn
Rush Medical College
Presbyterian Hospital of Chicago
Horn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Blood Cure
Local application appeal asserts catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials from Toledo based firm F. J. Cheney & Co. The ad touts tonics and purifiers, claims permanence, and lists price six cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Burglars Strike Marshallville Home, Combat Ends Escape
In Marshallville on Thursday night burglars looted homes pursued by Harvey Hinderer who fired at them and forced a jump from a 15 foot drop. They then hit Mr Bader’s home and obtained nearly 200 dollars in gold coins handed to Mrs. Bader by her father at his death.
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Marshallville, O
Our Town
L. Hinderer
Barberton
Harvey
Hinderer
Mr. H
Mr. Bader
American exhibit at Paris Exposition impresses with energy
The American exhibit at the Paris Exposition will be an open volume with lessons in skillful effort and steady work. The U S Government Building nears completion, showcasing national perseverance. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is highlighted as a proven remedy for constipation, indigestion, biliousness, malaria, fever and kidney issues, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hostetter
Blerce
Hilteess
Burdock Blood Bitters Guessed Health Booster Claim
A reader touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a quick fix to maintain strong health. They claim it supports the body, kidneys, liver, and stomach for vigor and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Burbank Hosts Unique Mother and Daughter Double Wedding
On July 4 1960 Burbank will witness a rare double wedding of prominent residents. Mrs Francis R Lewis will marry Charles H Garrigués of Massillon while Mrs Jessie A Blanchard Allis will wed Frank Hallock of Leroy. Rev J H Barron of Lodi will perform both ceremonies.
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Burbank
Francis R. Lewis
Charies H. Garrigués
Massillon
Jessie A. Blanchard Allis
Frank Hallock
Leroy
J. H. Barron
Lodi
Well Known Farmer Frank Lovett Dies of Consumption
Frank Lovett, brother of Charles M. Lovett of Wogster, died Monday noon at his Clintomy township home from consumption. He was a highly respected community member and leaves a son and a daughter. His wife Mrs Lovett had died recently in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lovett
Charles M. Lovett
Wogster
Clintomy Township
Farmer Solves Cloverseed Theft Without Loud Alarms
A farmer kept silent after four bushels of cloverseed vanished from his premises. He later used timing to trap the thief by directing the warehouse man to confront the suspect at his home, revealing the thief and recovering the seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drax
Wyoming letter describes a cow and a summer trek
Miss Maua Read of Constress sends a letter from distant Wyoming describing a Wyoming cow suffering from heat. The note recounts a day spent hunting up the mountains, a fresh brood trout meal and other provisions. The writer quips about Eliza beth Reid Wooster and a future teaching post at Huron College South Dakers. The tone mocks Wooster students and praises a commencement, but claims theirs was better.
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Maua
Elizabeth Reid Wooster
Sheridan
Wooster Men Discuss Local Manufacturing Organization
City business leaders in Wooster plan a meeting to form a local association aimed at attracting manufacturing to the city. The draft notes emphasize not granting new bonuses but showcasing Wooster’s advantages while avoiding burdens on manufacturers. Due notice will be given of the meeting for organization purposes.
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Wooster
Organisation Iatron
Remembered the Teacher Correspondence Sa
Fragmentary notes describe a teacher remembrance event with references to West, Mr. Cori, and Mrs. Wease. A service is noted for Friday with a large turnout and mentions of grandparents and a ceremony at Moss Blackie.
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Mette Boonf
Moan
Moss Blackie
Stedt Sarhar
la Ata Sabra
Charay Bey
Patna
West
Lattasburg Jottings and Visiting Kin Content
Lattasburg notes social visits from Maud Thomas of Cleveland and Jennie Baker of Findley to Mrs Lou Funk, with other relatives including S Garver of Fremont and Dr Chas Garver of Cleveland. Garver family vacation at the old homestead near town. Local painter P C Firestone shows a blue green bank house, and Dr Baudebaugh mows his lot. Teachers Jesse W Ebert and others are mentioned with weekend plans and a Fourth celebration in the harvest season.
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Maud Thomas
Cleveland
Jennie Baker
Mary McMunster
Findley
Lou Funk
John McFadden
Ashland
S.@ Garver
Fremont
N. Garver
Lorain
Chas, Garver
Harry Garver
Garver
P. C. Firestone
Dr. E. ©. Baudebaugh
John Myers
John Hosler
Jeroméville
Jesse W Ebert
M. B
Watermelon social in Armory draws crowd and funds
A finely attended watermelon social and freeze-out drill by Company D at the Wooster Armory last night proved a financial success. Prizes awarded include a Company Medal, Pinkerton Laundry prize, and an orderly contest prize won by Louis Christine. Music by the Wooster City Band and Wooster Orchestral Club highlighted the event.
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Co. D
Armory
Wooster City Band
Wooster Orchestral Club
Chas. E. Unger
Company
Pinkerton Laundry
Sergt
Louis E. Gagdie
Harry Branstetter
Louis E Christine Orderly
Marshville area notes and council actions July 2
Miss Agnes Schultz visits Dal ton. Rev Whitworth speaks at M E church. school term, Methodist Children day program, and Wooster University summer term noted. June 20 updates from Clear Creek Valley include school close, new baby, visitors, calls to church, hay work, weather, and local gossip. City council met, building permits approved, street paving reports discussed, and various local administrative actions recorded.
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Agnes Schultz
Dalton
Henry Stoner
Rev. Whitworth
Bellefontaine
M. E
S A. Stinson
Nebraska
Methodist Church
Chas. Biddle
Wooster University
Jay Birp
Myrtle Young
Mechanicsburg
Ralph Jennings Stout
Stout
Raudasabaugh
Cedar Valley
Miss Eunicespink
Wooster
Willie
Sylvester jAnfang
Doylestown
Kes Beck
Stark County
Ohio
Lehman Church
Madisonburg
Massillon
Parish notices and social events near Jackson
A week of local happenings includes residents visiting relatives in Millville and Leroy, a barn raising for John Keeny, a Presbyterian collection for India sufferers, and the new Canaan Madisonburg Lutheran pastor settling in town. Funeral services for Mary Oller, aged 72, were held at the Methodist church with Rev Long officiating. she leaves a son and is mourned by many.
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Klis
Moss Malle
Will Oller
Akron
I J Snell
Wellington
Oller
Leander Feeman
Fire damages 3 acres as locomotive sparks land hayfield
Sparks from a Pennsylvania Lines locomotive ignited a fire in a hay field owned by J. T. Keister just below the old pine bridge, destroying three acres of timothy. The incident prompted notice to Keister that the company would pay damages. An unrelated ad mentions a July excursion sale by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from Ohio stations to Mt. Vernon at half rates for the Ohio Biotist Assembly, with return by July 28, 1900.
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Pennsylvania
J. T. Keister
Keister
OSS
Ohio Baptist
Day Trips Between Cleveland and Detroit Steamers
Steamers leave Cleveland and Depot daily except Sunday at 9 30 am arrive seven hours later offering a daylight ride across Lake Erie. For illustrated pamphlet send two stamps to A ae oaantz G P Agt D & G Hine Detroit.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Depot
Lake Erie
Pam Hle
A. Ae Oaantz
G. P. Agt
G. Hine
The Place to Go for Round Trip Vacations
A fragmentary notice lists Seashore trips and vacation options with pricing around 13.50. Mentions locations including Deland Maryland and Pennsylvania. References travel via shore resorts, routes, and ticket availability with scattered proper nouns and incomplete phrases.
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Ian Jon
Deland Ce i
Maryland
Eaneglyanta
Apple
Cape May
Obscure Names Read in Local Notices
A garbled OCR item lists numerous individuals and towns in a civil notice style. Names include Charles Latehoof Waisworth, Sarah Hostetter, Frances Tewis, and Frank A Hallock among others, with multiple places such as Creston Burbank Leroy and Arnstronp. The jagged text hints at a public notice or social column with marriages or listings.
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Wiktnter
Grrs
Fyethard
Barty
Rte Am
Ponta Ds Va
Goer Lite
Geo SN
Johson
Nowtr
Doawbe Tae
Dgertha Kerage
Sagtar
Ren Thomas
Bure
May Woot Sane
Beranwee
Oof
Cwmetess
Ida Wagner
Arnstronp
Charles Latehoof Waisworth
Sarah Hostetter
Creston
Charles Ho Gapt
Qaes Apf Maes Con
Frances Tewis
Burbank
Frank A Hallock
Leroy
Sal Jessie A Blanchard Ailis
Burband
Johto Funalman
Harbank
Daisy Batdorf
Golden Corners
Earthly Duties End for George B. Miller Police Officer
Large turnout attends the Sunday service for Police Officer Geo. B. Miller from South Buckeye Street. Rev G Smith of the Lutheran Church delivers praise to a fine officer father and citizen as floral tributes abound. Pallbearers include Marshal J W Latimers Henry Lei David Greist and John S Cask Knights of Honor members attend the grave service per ritual.
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Geo. B. Miller
Buckeye Street
Irene Lodge
Knights of Honor
Pridsent
G. Th Smith
Lutheran Church
Rev. Smith
Invitation to Wayne County Children's Home for Pawnee Bill show
George Kettler of Wooster writes to A Metz, president of the Wayne County Board of Trustees, asking Major Pawnee Bill to invite the Wayne County Children's Home to attend the July 11 performance. Metz replies approving the invitation, noting the children will be made comfortable, and expresses thanks for Pawnee Bill's generosity.
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Gar W Lillie
Wayne County
Geo. Kettler
Rert 'St
Ma Lillie
Metz
Board of Trustees
Teen Kettler Wooster Cair
Itis
A . Metz
Dam
GW Lown
Thawre Pali
Wooster
Tiftans
Gorin W Sallie
Pawnee Hill
bLarryg
Su Fetter
Major Dal Hopong
Yvegir
Ghorge Ketti
Georg Wetter Psi
Gordon Lillie
Lili
A.D
Desperate Nine Days Ago Feared In Peking Crisis
A London dispatch reports the German minister Baron Von Ketteler was shot and killed at the Tsung Li Yamen in Peking as the legations face rifle fire. Diplomatic relief is impossible. Captain McCall estimates 50,000 troops needed. Separate note from Africa: force advancing to Hodgson’s relief delayed by floods on the Prin River near Fumsu.
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Germany
Shanghai
Robert Hart
Peking
Tien Tsin
Baron von Ketteler
Tsung Li Yamen
Tsing Li Yamen
Donan
McCall
Newark
Prabus
Gold Coast Colony
Africa
Frederick Nutehell Hodgson
Fumsu
Prin River
Allen's Foot-Ease druggist trial for tired feet relief
A historical notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen tired feet and corns bunions. It claims to soothe smarting feet and ingrown nails, relieve pain and provide comfort. Trial packages are offered free by Allen S ofsted in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen S Ofsted InRuy
WOUSTER MARKETS PRODUCE
Market prices corrected by dealers for groceries and provisions dated Thursday July 5 1900 list per pound prices for butter meat poultry and eggs and per bushel prices for vegetables with grain and hay values including onions potatoes and spring chickens and turkeys. It notes various items and ranges such as wheat corn oats barley and seeds with retail barrel prices for flour and hay delivered by W D Tyler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D. Tyler
Timothy Seud
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the Wooster Republican
S. F. Vance
Mercer
City
W. W Firestone
Bowman and Bever Streets
Vance
Parson's College
Fairfield
John T Maxwell
Court of Common Pleas
Will Horn
State Board of Medical Examiners
Columbus
Harry J. Stoll
Kate McClure Johnson
Warner
St. Craven
Watonga
Oklahoma
Applecreek
Twillman
Potter Lros
Adv Ki Wm
Lisle
Wooster Township
Killman
County Board of Mqualization
City Board
Sadie Hostetler
Charles Latseh
Wadsworth
St. James Rectory
H.D Stauffer
Benjy Jones
Jo C. McClelan
TRE Republican
J S Fordyce
Fordyce
Gage Gruises
Alliance
F T White
Allegheny
R. J McCrea
Tndustrial Manufacturing Company
Bay City Mide
Baby Bycey
Dru Te
Paris Fair
Aria
Hina
Wyoming
Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Lattasburg
Tat Reppblican
the Country News
Marshallville
Clear Creek Valley
Maysville
Lkay
Sam Barr
Familly
Benton
Korkendall
Stra Nettie
Mary Rottman
Beaven
Holmes County
James Rieder
Poyne Gearheart
Orrville
Jne Culberson
Louis Maleutz
Wm Musser
Saat
Howard Crosby
Youngstown
Geo Shaffer
Mirgdinia
Mr Goodheart
Orisville
Mifords
Ben Bevington
Ira Amiet
Canton
Leon Rieder
Rese
Ted Moias Smedley
Epworth Teague
Milfords Ben-Roost
Grandmother Rieder
Orr- Sue
Tod Massillan
James Fisher
Coffman
New York
Ciara
Orrsile
Squire Rieder
Wim
Thas
Wen
Warnendiog
Baths
Anaan
Orrle
Hoisington
By Long
Thomas
Ostad
Sedeas Miller
Act Will
ReTver
Cailor
Goshen
H. F. Crowl
A. G. Lehman
Undertaker
Mighter Bay
Liberty Street
Eparrarce
Nei Avarncs
Resipsyvcs Tz
Allen
Wouster Markets
Ceadigazap & Co
Midsummer School
Bier Busines
Gollere
Easy
McClure & Co
North Buckeye St
Worth
Potter Bros
Beebe
Woosteh, Ohio
THE
Winkler Horse CO
Wooster, Ohio
J. Winkler
J. 8. Eshelman
W. H.weler
West Liberty
Republican
William Annat
Court House
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