Bonds sale rush aids Wooster Mansfield electric line
Telegram from C L Jackson of Philadelphia reports European bankers will take a large block of Wooster Mansfield electric railroad bonds. Approximate total around 150000 dollars with about 350000 bonds remaining to be sold along the route. Londonville expected to contribute, some local parties also favorable. Next week expected to push matters to wrap up, enabling construction and material orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jackson
Philadelphia
David Collier
WEB Yin agKeed
Jackson
Wooster
Mansfield
Londonvile
End Game In Night Claims Fulton Glass of Madison Hill
Death occurred early Friday morning in Fulton Glass's home. The 80 year old Madison Hill resident died peacefully after a brief illness. he was near retirement and seemed in good spirits the prior evening. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. R J Kuhl, and several children including Jessie Hart, Charles Jray, Lizzie Glass, James, Edward, and Frank Glass. Funeral from home Saturday with private interment. born April 18 1822 in Wayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Madison Hill
Glass
R. J.T Kuhl
Samuel Glass
Fulton Glass
United Presbyterian Church
Jessie Hart
Alliance
Charles J.ray
Manefield
Mias Lizize Glass
R .J Kuhl
James
Edward
Frank Glass
Wooster
John
Miss Belle
Early threshing outlook from farmer Tyler
W D Tyler says there will be less early threshing this year as wheat remains wet. Farmers plan to barn grain to dry it out, hoping for better weather to avoid delays between showers. The wheat in the fields should begin threshing in a few days if conditions hold.
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W D. Tyler
One Dollar Saved Reduces Ten Dollars Earned
A Victorian era advertorial argues that saving a few cents, such as buying seeds or Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, prevents larger future costs. It stresses frugality and prudent household purchases to avoid doctors' bills. The piece ends with a drugstore sales line.
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Chamberlain
Esteemed Woman Dead In Wooster Area
Mrs Flora A Newkirk widow of R S Newkirk died after months of debility at 5 45 p m Thursday in her North Bever street home She was 61 or 62 born in Clinton township a daughter of William Aylaworth longtime Wooster resident She lived much of her married life in Wooster and was active in the Thursday club Survived by two sons James A Newkirk of Columbus and George Newkirk of Alliance Funeral was held Saturday from the family home with many tributes pallbearers named and remains laid in Wooster cemetery for private interment Attending relatives and friends included Mrs William Postle Mrs Frank Poatle of Colombia and others from nearby towns
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Flora A. Newkirk
Newkirk
North Bever Street
Flora A Newkirk
Clinton Township
William Aylaworth
Woroster
Jabe
Wooster to Sell Off Fine Band Equipment
Wooster residents face loss of a brass band as questions about a permanent group linger. The Oddfellows and city efforts funded instruments, uniforms, and an instructor, but players went unpaid, undermining the ensemble. Now instruments and gear are to be offered for sale, likely leaving the city without a band for years.
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Wooster
Oddfellows
PRESS POINTS AND POLITICAL COMMENTARY BLURB
A collage of quotes from multiple papers notes hot weather in Boston, Rojestvensky’s possible return to Russia, Bryan’s European trip, Rockefeller funding scrutiny, and Admiral Rozestvensky’s hospital interview. The items reflect press reactions and editorial snatches about current events and political figures.
Say It Now Buy Chamberlain Remedy
Promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential to have on hand. Advertises availability through druggists.
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Chamberlain
DIRT MAY FLY FOR NEW ELECTRIC ROAD
News says dirt will soon fly on a proposed electric line between Wooster and Mansfield with bond sales nearing completion. Philadelphia financier C L Jackson has sold most of the bonds and a wider network to Columbus may follow, promising prompt construction if funding stays on track.
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Xaid i
Upee
C L. Jackson
Philadelphia
Phiadelphia
New York
Jackson
Boston
Wooster
Mansfield
Columbus
Obestown
Collier
Critchfield
Manafield
Massillon
Wooster Girl Loses Fiancé In Bancroft Michigan
Miss Alice Logue of Wooster Beall avenue left on a late train to Bancroft Michigan after learning of the death of Harry Brendford a wealthy English rooted merchant. Brendford had been in Wooster about a week earlier and planned a Thanksgiving wedding, with remains possibly returned to Wooster or England. Masonic bodies at Bancroft were asked to care for the body pending Miss Logue’s arrival. The article expresses sympathy for Miss Logue amid the sudden loss.
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Alice Logue
Wooster
Beall Avenue
Bancroft
Mich
Harry Brendford
Brendford
Bin
Miss Logue
England
Somme
Hrendford
Probate court records note multiple estate actions
Will of William Nixon probated. Michael Cotterman as administrator of Lovina Cotterman estate granted order to complete sale of land. Ora Brenneman administratrix of Enos Brenneman estate filed bond. Simon Rivckel administrator of Eliza Helman estate petitioned for sale. Bentont Hay administrator of Mary E Fisher estate reported private sale of personal property and filed final account in August. Safucel D Bucher executor of Ruth Tenney estate petitioned for sale of real estate. Lorenzo Vitaro administrator of Eugenio Vitaro estate filed complaint against Dominica Vitaro for impairment of assets. Hearing set August 7. Wm MecClarran and Chas E Obliger administrators of Speers and Clarran filed first and final accounts with hearing August 4. C Ltebres administrator of Grniet Wrre estate filed sale bill. Simon A Brand executor of Anthony Stoolmaller filed first account. Hearing August 4. S Slemmons executor of Martha Ko Smith estate filed dead account. Hearing August 4.
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William Nixon
Michael Cotterman
Lovina Cotterman
Ora Brenneman
Enos Brenneman
Simon Rivckel
Eliza Helman
Bentont Hay
Mary E. Fisher
Safucel D
Bucher
Ruth Tenney
Lorenzo Vitaro
Eugenio Vitaro
Dominica Vitaro
Wm MecClarran
Chas E Obliger
Speers Cn Clarran
Ltebres
Grniet Wrre
Bill Simon A Brand
Anthony Stoolmaller
S. M.slemmons
Martha Ko Smith
Miss Milligan Resigns After Thirty-Two Years in Wooster Schools
Miss Milligan has resigned her position in the Wooster public schools after thirty two years of faithful service. The long serving educator leaves a legacy of dedication as she steps down from her role in the district.
One Lady's Recommendation Sells Fifty Boxes of Tablets
A Rochester Indiana druggist notes that fifty boxes of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets were sold on the recommendation of a local woman. The tablets are praised for their purgative effect and are claimed to be favorites among ladies. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Wooster News Roundup: Band, Oil, and Local Tales
In Wooster, a fundraising episode involving Republican coupons and a family voting mix up sparks talk of selling the old city band instruments. Farmers report wheat and oats harvests hindered by heavy rains, while a minister's family and choir story circulates. N. F. Clark of Pittsburg attends Mohican Oil and Gas meeting, noted as a multimillionaire in city affairs. The city council and public service board discuss Buckeye Street paving and street repairs with John Taylor named inspector.
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N. F. Clark
Pittsburg
Wooster
Mohican Oil and Gas Company
Clark
Buckeye Street
Board of Public Service
Mohican,Oil and Gus Co
John Taylor
Water Department
Snapf
George Boegner
Wooster Gas, Light Co
Taylor
North Street
Bowman Street
City Council
J. B. Hartman
al . Luce
J. H. Brown
Ger. R. Laubach
Jacob Palmer
J. B.marshall
A G. Smith
D. G. Blackwood
P. M. Fletcher
Anna R Kartz
J G Sanborn
Joh McSweeney
J S. Caskey
Geo. Plumer, Jr
C. O. Langel
M L. Wilhelm
Alvinz Cunningham
A. Shibley
Fred Gasche
R. J. Sweensy
G. GI
Harriet Ebinger
H. H. Barden
H. H. Bissell
Lucinda Bissell
Clement Palmer
F. W. Miler
Social notes of local social events and engagements
Social notes recount a lawn fete at Prof. Charles Hanpert's home and engagements including Fred Schwartzkopf and Miss Eyaline Schuch. It covers church society meetings, a surprise birthday picnic for Rev. Graham and Master Ralph Snyder Manner, Luther Leaguers, missionary programs, entertainment at Eugene Bloomberg’s Wooster visit, and faculty and club gatherings with August and September social plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schwartzkopf
Fredrick
Eyaline 2 Schuch
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the United "Presbyterian Church
R. Smith
Smediey
Brown
East North
Spink Streets
Graham
Ralph Snyder
Ralph
Rev
Scott
Boydston
Bessie
Gebhart
Smedley
W .H. Maurer
R. B. Snyder
Canaan Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests
July 14 entry details Edgar Ewing and wife hosting Columbus friends and mentions of Emma Orr at Ghilbas vacationing with relatives, Afusa and Mabel Hawk of Cleveland, Mrs Oswald of Madisonburg visiting, Rosell and wife entertaining Alfred Tanner and wife from Crayton, Mr. and Mrs. David Franks of Masaiton, and Somers and wife hosting others. Also references to household needs and a medication claim.
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Canaan
Edgar Ewing
Columbus
Emma Orr
Afusa
Mabel Hawk
Cleveland
Oswald
Madieonburg
Thue
Rosell
Alfred Tanner
Crayton
David Franks
Masaitlon
Somers
Obituary notices for Edith May and Fanny Bixler
Edith May eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James May died at their Los Angeles home July 9 aged about 19 years. Fanny Bixler aged 74 relict of Christian Bixler long a Dalton resident died Monday evening. Mrs Bixler survived by four children. She was a longtime member of Dalton Presbyterian Church and esteemed neighbor. Funeral from her Dalton home Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. Services at Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev J H Rodgers and Rev W H Hubbell.
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Edith May
James May
Wayne County
Los Angeles
Cal
Fanny Bixler
Christian Bixler
Dalton
Man pleads guilty in bicycle theft at summer school
Solomon Robinson of Crestline, visiting for a girl at the summer school, drank and stole a bicycle owned by George Walker of Jefferson. Arrested by Officer Boyles on Chief Levier’s description Tuesday night, Robison pleaded guilty before the mayor, was fined costs, and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse.
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Solomon Roupinson
Cresttine
Atole
George Walker
Jefferson
Boyles
Levier
Robison
Christian Women Missionary Society Discusses Auxiliary Strength
The Christian Women Missionary auxiliary held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Henry Myers’s Spruce Street home with good attendance. Mrs. Gill read part of a paper from Mrs. Trendley of Athens. discussions covered the auxiliary woman’s strength in various ways. A trio including Mrs. Marshall Miss Jennie Neal and Daisy Miller performed, followed by more readings and remarks on the topic.
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The
Christian Women's Missionary Society
Henry Myers
Spruce Street
Gill
Prof. Trendley
Athens
Reid
Christine
Roland
Neal
Strange Sensations From Nervous Breakdown Cured by Pills
Mrs. Mary Pennett of 86 Kilburn Street Ball River Maine recounts severe nervous collapse with head noises and insomnia. After failing other treatments, her husband bought Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and quick sleep returning, improved appearance, and regained energy followed. Pills touted as safe and effective with no harmful drugs and sold by druggists.
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Tyrea
Dr. Williams
Mary Pennett
Kilburn Atrest
Ball River
Maes
Cedar Point Lake Resort offers summer outing booklets
A new booklet from the Pennsylvania Lines invites readers to explore Cedar Point on Lake Erie. It describes attractions at the famous resort and lists hotel and cottage accommodations with rates from $1.40 a week. Request the booklet at the local ticket office.
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Cedar Point
Lake
Pennsylvania Lines
Lake Erie
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Linn
Wiler
Kester
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Wacker
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Shively
Bechtel
Fombelle and
Tawney
Rockey
Mary. Fomballe
H A Bloomberg
East Main Street
Eugene Bloomberg
Wooster University
Presbyterian Church
Ladies' Missionary Society
Martha Maize
North Market Street
H. Dickason
Bloomington
G. Gy Miller
Lima
Mia
J. A. McDowell
McDowely
Kiefir Circle
Chippewa Lake
Wayne Township
Stonach
Thomas
Canton
Maal Wue
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Gastoria
the Centaur CompAny
New York City
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V.7foss
E. W. Thompson
Cashier
Chas. M. Gray
Chas. R. Mayers
Citizens’ National Bank —of
Woosteer
Walter D. Foss
Chas
Gray
R Mayers
Welker
Christy
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