Wooster Street Funds Exhausted Stop All Work
The Street Fund is almost depleted with only 400 dollars allocated for street work for the next six months. The board reports bills approved Thursday night totaling about as funds run low. Street improvements started on some streets will proceed, but Landers is ordered to halt all work due to lack of funds.
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Ok Za
Wooster
Board of Public Safety
Landers
Board of Public Service
Opera House
Sinking Fund Commission
Landra War
Miona flesh forming food sold with guarantee
Laubach and Boyd advertise Miona as a remarkable flesh forming food and stomach cure. They offer a money back guarantee if it does not satisfy, claiming quick gains in health, digestion, strength, and overall vigor, with testimonials from many customers.
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Laubach
Boyd
Laubach & Boyd
Miena
Stott
Foley , Toney and
Tarde
Oley
Laubach & Busch
Zimerman & Co
Fire of Mysterious Origin Destroys Bricker Farm Barn
A fire at the Bricker farm east of town destroyed a barn owned by street commissioner Michael Landers with nearly 1X acres of wheat and about 10 tons of hay inside. The blaze, discovered just before 7 am, spread rapidly and insurance covered 600 total, 300 on the structure and 800 on contents. origin remains unknown. Landers previously suffered a similar loss about 14 years ago.
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Bricker
Michael Landers
Landers
Hintern
R Landers
Atebia Globe Ad Pokes Shoppers Across the World
A fragment from the Atebi son Kau Globe satirizes regional shoppers who travel from Atebia to Kansas City Chicago New York and London in search of goods. The piece playfully suggests that each distant market fails to satisfy their tastes, highlighting nationwide retail wanderlust.
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Atebia
Kansas City
Chicago
Cork
New York
London
Paria
Press Points and Oddities Across Papers
A collage of brief items notes peanuts may aid insomnia, Dr Parkhurst’s satirical stance on the presidency, bachelor taxes, vacation norms, and a medical testimonial for a stomach remedy. The clippings mix humor, opinion, and ad copy, reflecting a diverse early 1900s press spectrum.
Wooster Faces Water Supply Crisis and Bond Limits
Wooster's water supply issue intensifies as council members discuss bond legality. City leaders note state board approval on water quality, yet borrowing limits cap access to funds. A board member hints at seeking a loophole to secure improved water, while Bloomington faces potential supply shutoff if shortages worsen.
Camp plans and health advices mix in city note
The division announces Camp William McKinley Newark Ohio for engineers signal corps and other troops with dates August 15 to 24 for some units and August 17 to 24 for others. Each unit may hire one civilian cook paid by the state. No intoxicants sold within a mile of camp. Local ad snippets promote Chamberlains products and Foley remedies with testimonials from residents of Henderson NC and Mt Sterling.
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Diviston-Ohio—_National ty
William McKinley
Newark
Ohio
Battalion of Engineers
Company Signal Corps
Trafic
J. A. Kells
United States
Chamberlain
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
Ins. Co. of
North America
State of Ohio
Insurance Depatmant, Olumbus
Bes
Vorys
Jngutaice
Sune
al Agenl
Enp
LJ. Donak
Stainayes
Lananeds
Daniel Funok
Woostar
Oblo
Summer Outings and Low Fare Excursions by Pennsylvania Lines
Vacation trips with discounted excursion tickets via Pennsylvania Lines to National Capitol Philadelphia New York Boston Seashore Niagara Falls Great Lakes and Northwest resorts. August specials include Seashore excursion August 8 and Niagara Falls August 13 with broad domestic destinations and city stops. Full details and train information available from C H Wolfs ticket agent Woos-7 add.
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Srn Wer
Pennsylvania
National Capitol
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Seashore
Ninegara Falls
Great Lakes
Michigan
Colorado
California
Atlantic City
Cape May
Angelsen
Avalon
Hully Beach
Ocean City
Sea Tsk
Petoskey
Mackina Island
Traverse City
Devils Lake
Dells
Wisconsin
Northwest
Denver
Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Epworth League
San Francisco
G A. R
Baltimore
United States
C. H. Wolfs
Woos
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The text provided is fragmented and unclear. It cannot be reliably interpreted into a coherent late 20th century newspaper item with identifiable people places or events.
Recent Transfers of Re corded Real Estate Deeds
Recent transfers recorded by L CEranks list numerous warranty deeds across multiple townships. Entries include Lehman to McCullough for 178 acres East Union at 5200 dollars and Beam to George Beam for 84 acres East Union at 6800 dollars, among others.
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Rew
L. Ceranks
John A. Lehman
David A. McCullough
Ida J McCulough
Union Township
Jacob Swartz
Daniel W. P Swartz
Plain Township
Harvey D Wile
James C. Longsdorf
Wayne Township
James B. Houston
Alvinz, Cunningham
David G. Alsop
Catherine Buchanan
Sugarcreek
Sain
Amos+Beam
George Beam
East Union Township
Jacobs
Howard+ Case
Luella Case
Congress Township
J. Gillam
B Honser
Orrville
Geo. Stuckey
Mary F Smith
Creston
Abraham Tidball
O D Critchfield
Shreve
Stephen Brown Sr
Herbert B Brown
Clinton Township
Sidney B. Levers
PF Shepler
Chippewa Township
Kram B. Huntaberger
Lewis Hartel
Smithville
Daniel D. Hartzler
Smith O
Gilbert Werner
Daniel D Hartzler
Eliz. Fintey
C. C Wile
Chester Township
Doctor A. Chaffin
John Marty
Sugarcreek Township
Thart Rhibel
Knights of Pythiastu
Excursion to Niagara Falls and Great Gorge Route fares
Latest notice outlines summer university excursion with twelve day validity and a 25 cent deposit if not booked within five days. Fares include Niagara Falls four dollars to Toronto return via Lewiston, plus options to Great Gorge Route for Montreal Quebec and other destinations with various surcharges and rail or steamer passages. Baggage checks through to Niagara Falls, steamer berths from Cleveland to Buffalo bookable in advance.
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Wake Tt
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Lewiston
Great Gorge
Alexandria Bay
Thousand Islands
Montreal
R. & Q. Nav Co
Quebec
Niagara Balls
Cleveland
Buffalo
Kimball
Street Railway Injunction Dissolved in Creston Case
Judge Jule Eason of Wayne County Court of Common Pleas ruled Wednesday to dissolve the injunction restraining the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. from crossing the Brieast tracks on grade in Creston. The motion to dissolve was argued in court and the railroad was permitted to cross the track.
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Jule Eason
Wayne County
Court of Common Pleas
Cleveland & Southwestern ‘Traction Co
Creston
Barn of farmer Close burned by lightning in Chippewa township
A barn on farmer Close's farm in Chippewa township shattered by a Tuesday night lightning strike and burned to the ground. It contained 35 acres of wheat, 15 to 20 tons of hay, 8 head of farming machinery, all destroyed. The loss is tied to the late Ty Walto’s home farm, still recovering from recent clearances.
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Close
Jinm
Chippewa
City Hall to Get Two Fire Escapes
The board of public service contracted with Ohio Iron Works Toledo to install two fire escapes on city hall for 499 dollars. If not completed by September, the opera house would close. The state health board and chemist found water quality good, with minor impurities easily remedied. Probst sought more samples but gave a favorable overall report.
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Board of Publc
Ohio
Boral Iron Works
Toledo
State Board of Health
O Probst
State Yard
Rain breaks spell at church lake picnic excursion
The German Evangelical Church outing to Odell's lake drew 234 attendees, 33 children and 181 adults, ending a streak of rain since past picnics. The day began bright with sun, dispelling the long-held belief that rain haunted their events.
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Odell's Lake
New Pension Allowances for Several Soldiers Named
Mr J E Applebaugh issues notices of monthly pension allowances for multiple veterans. Names include Norman Chaffin of Burbank, Co C 4th Rept O V at 14 dollars monthly from May 21, 1902, Dr Neal Hardy of Wooster, Co A 160th Regt O V at 8 dollars from June 25, 1902, and others such as Thomas Reed, A C Gaskill, George Hay, Frank Fisher, Henry Andlderbaum, Leonard Eberhart, John Phillabaum, David Armstrong, and James W Brousé with varied ranks and monthly amounts through 1903.
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J E Applebaugh
Norman Chaffin
Burbank
Co C
Neal Hardy
Wooster, Co. A
Thomas Reed
Dalton, Co. C
A. C Gaskill
Fredericksburg
Ohio
John Phillabaum
Benton, Co
David Armstrong
Haysville
O. Vo
James W Brousé
Progressive Farmers Club Meeting Program
The Progressive Farmers club meets Thursday July 30 at Samuel Davidson’s home. Music roll call cites a state law. Solo Miss Rath Jarvis. recitation Miss Keslar. discussion on wives aiding mortgage removal. Mrs Grady and Mrs Jarvis present. Debates include investment: $5,000 in a farm or two town houses valued at 2500 each. Speakers include Mae John Cutter Jacob Frelo y and D R Firestone with Mrs Benj Wilson.
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Progressive Farmers’ Club
Progressive Farmers Club
Saummael Davidson
Rath Jarvis
Keslar
Grady
Jarvis
Mae John Cutter
Jacob Frelo
Drew ‘Cussion
D. R Firestone
Benj Wilson
Damages Sought in Wayne County Case Against Ex-Probate Judge
Alfred J Thomas filed in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for 5000 damages against ex Probate Judge John C McClarran. He claims lack of jurisdiction in a matter arising from a hearing on the imbecility of Mrs Ananda Mowery. Judge McClarran ruled no guardian was needed and Thomas was taxed costs, later linked to a lien on his property.
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Alfred J Thomas
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
John C. McClarran
McClarran
Thomas
Ananda Mowery
Business change ends Curry stock exchange era in Wooster area
Charles Curry, long a successful stock exchange operator in Wooster, Shreve, Gillersburg, Ashland and Creston, retires to focus on Wooster Shale Brick and Clay Co. offices at Ashland Orrville Shreve and Wooster are sold to Walter W. Robison of Wooster, who ran the Shreve branch. Charles Gimble stays with Robison to manage the Wooster office.
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Charles Curry
Wooster
Shreve
Gillersburg
Ashland
Creston
Wh 8
Ang Avil
Orrville
Walter 8. Robison
Charles Gimble
Robison
Smithville Resident Announces Sale Rejected by City
A Smithville resident, R. Smith, sought to sell a coon to add to the city zoo collection. City officials noted funds exist to finish the zoological display but ultimately did not purchase the animal. J. Smith recalled Dabkard stories of the sect and its customs for officials.
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R. Smith
Smithville
Wayne
J. Smith
Mothers Fire and Rother's Friend Advertisement
An early 20th century ad touts Mother's Fire and Rother's Friend as aids for pregnancy, claiming pain relief, calmer nerves, better sleep, and healthier infants. It promotes improved mood and vitality for mothers, with Broth erhoods and Atlanta based contact for orders at 1.00.
Rheumatism Relief Reported By Iowa Reader
A Sidney Iowa witness, Misa Apa Dory, testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla eases long standing rheumatism affecting joints in fingers toes and limbs, noting pain worsens in wet weather and the medicine is the only one that helps her father stay active.
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Hood
Tila
Misa Apa Dory
Sidney
Iowa
Public Opinion Backing Anti-Scalping Legislation
The piece reports vigorous push in St. Louis to curb ticket scalping with injunctions against brokers who countered, aiming for final judgment to halt scalping. It argues public education will persuade fraud on non transferable tickets and signatures, and notes railroads would benefit from lower rates if scalping ends, with commercial groups supporting the law and railways enforcing prosecutions.
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St. Louis
St.t
Merichant
Ublic
Railway World
Seashore Excursion From Wooster to Atlantic Coast Resorts
The Pennsylvania Lines announce a Midsummer Outing to Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Isle of Notes Wildwood and Rehoboth on August 6 1908. Round trip fares are 18.50 from Wooster with longer return windows up to twelve days. Special train service details and inquiries should be directed to C H Wolfe Wooster Ohio.
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Eneeylvania
Pennsylvania
Ticketa
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic City
Cape May
Anglesea
Avalon
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Isle Gts
Wildwood
Rehoboth
Del
Wooster
C. H. Wolfe
Reduced Fares Via Pennsylvania Lines Excursion Tickets
Excursion tickets offered by Pennsylvania Lines for various destinations including Mt Vernon Tent City San Diego and Atlantic City. Special tour rates apply for National Encampment G A R from Wooster Ohio with dates in July and August. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia and Washington within return limits.
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Pennsylvania
Mt. Vernon
Accountable Baptist Assembly
Tent City
San Diego
Pennsylvania Lines
Agenc. of
California
Fran Wooster
Atlantic City
Cape May
C. H. Wolfe
Wooster Xbout
San Francisco
Onl
Coster
Ohio
Atlantis City
Jon
Gary Wiggster
Philadelphia
Washington
Vacation trips via Pennsylvania Lines to ocean resorts
Round trip from Wooster to Atlantic City Sea Isle City Wildwood and others via Pennsylvania Lines offered with excursion dates July 25 27 and August 6. Special fares include Niagara Falls trips from Wooster for around 4 and a reduced Bay of Pass. Details on low fares and train connections available through Pennsales.
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Knights of Columbus
Pennsyvania
Tip Tow Wooster
Niagara
Pareteeo
Wooster
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