Miss Jervine Found After Wide Search Near Navarre
After three days of drifting ponds and streams and tracking clues across farms forests and towns searchers pursued Miss Mary Sarving’s supposed whereabouts. A girl described as Miss Jervine was located at Navarre and appeared unfamiliar with those who found her, wearing a tin pail on her head and never removing it. Authorities suspect sunstroke caused temporary brain impairment.
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Mr. Baton
Mary Sarving
Wilmot
Jervine
Vistag
Navarre
Jerviine
Burned to Death Wife of Cleveland Man in Explosion
The Cleveland Pregs reports the death of Anna Brauneck, wife of Theodore Brauneck of Cleveland, formerly 3 Wooster. An explosion at 28 Beggher street caused severe burns, with neighbors rushing to help. She died hours after being taken to St. Clair hospital as flames gutted the kitchen and investigators noted kerosene soaked flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Theodore Brauneck
Wooster
Anna Brauneck
St. Clair Hospital
Brauneck
Beggher Street
Ziehm
Brauneck House
Loved Woman Called Mrs Laura Miller Fisher Dies
Mrs Laura Miller Fisher has died at Spruce street residence after months of illness. Aged 37 11 28 she was daughter of the late Geo B Miller born in Wooster she leaves husband Edward Fisher son Donald and sisters Miss Florence and Jone Gaughter. Funeral from home Monday at 4 PM with interment Wooster cemetery
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Laura Miller Fisher
Edward JD. Fisher
Spruce Street
Edward Fisher
Donald
Jone Gaughter
Florence
Fisher
Lutheran Church
Wooster Cemetery
Dalton boy breaks arm in fall during visit
Emmet Feasel, five, of Dalton, is visiting his grandmother Mrs Susanna Fisher when he broke his left elbow Thursday after tumbling from a hobby horse. Dr Hunt treated him with surgical care. The Feasels have endured long illnesses and an accident in recent months.
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Emmet
Bert Feasel
Dalton
Susanna Fisher
Hunt
Feasel
Weasel
Dessert and remedy advertisements echo early 1900s claims
An OCR fragment offers dessert ideas like Jell-O and flavors, then shifts to medical adverts for Banner Salve DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It cites Laubach & Boyd Zimmerman & Co and Dr James Eclectric Oil, with endorsements from J M Hawkins and a Mr Carter, dated 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyd
Zimmerman & Co
Mound City
Kans
Dr Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
J. M. Hawkins
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Pan American notes and local visits in Wooster
Prof E E Adair of Doylestown attends the Pan American exposition. Pension increases for E D Oldroyd of Shreve. Visits from Mrs C B Feasel Dalton and Miss Florence White. Various locals travel, host guests, and share town events including reunions, relocations, and preparations for fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Adair
Doylestown
E. D. Oldroyd
Shreve
C. B. Feasel and Son
Dalton
Susanna Fisher
South Buckeye Street
Charlotte Harry
Medina County
Kan
Wayne County
Tessis T
A Poor Millionaire Misery From London Digestion Woes
An early 20th century note claims Bates starved in London due to digestion problems. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and appetite, priced 25 cents, with a money back guarantee. Sold by Laubach Boyd druggists and others. It links poor complexion to liver and bowels and promotes Epley’s Kidney Cure from the same sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
London
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd
Mwfk
Kideys Epley
Laubach &_Boyd
Zimmerman & Co
Wooster Outing Club prepares Odell Lake trip
Wooster's outing club held a Thursday meeting to plan the annual Odell's lake excursion. Many applications required blackballing. new members are to be informed at midnight the first night. Officers include Exalted Styler Charles Kingsley and kitchen staff with Col Myers and several assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Myers
Shas
Schuch
Ross Rifil
Ernest
Erie offers to build Doylestown branch line
S H Miller and J B Meech met Erie Railway officials in Cleveland to discuss a branch into Doylestown. Erie outlines that Doylestown must provide right of way from Wayne mine, fence the track, buy and lay ties, build a depot costing at least $1,000, and pay half the Everhart farm right of way. If performed, Erie will supply tracks and rolling stock. Town would face over $7,000 in expense, a view some call liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Doylestown
Messia
S. H. Miller
J. B Meech
Cleveland
Erie Railway
Wayne Mine
Everhart
Eighth Ohio Presents New York Regiment Silver Loving Cup
Alliance Review reports the Eighth Ohio will present the Seventy-fourth New York with a silver Loving Cup to memorialize a pleasant occasion and meeting. The cup costs 3125 and bears the coat of arms of New York with a presentation inscription. Captain Fisher notes the department saved about 500 from the state allowance during encampment, reflecting economical management compared with other regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New York
Alliance
Fisher
Smetzer at Buffalo Exposition Hotel Elmhurst Visit
Correspondent H L Smetzer arrives in Buffalo at 1.35 pm and heads to Hotel Elmhurst for the Exposition. He praises Elmhurst as the best access point via the Elmwood Entrance to avoid jams from Lincoln Parkway. He notes new, clean rooms, a view of the electrical tower, and nightly fireworks, promising the electrical display compensates any cost.
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Buffalo
Michigan St
Hotel Elmhurst
Lincoln Parkway
Elmwood
Wooster
Elmhurst
H. L. Smetzer
Postmaster General Ties Rural Carriers To Dealers
An order to ban rural free delivery carriers from acting as agents for mercantile firms or express companies aims to curb liquor distribution. Whisky firms exploited carriers to bypass prohibitions, advertising and selling to farmers in distant districts by using carriers as local agents.
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Jaundice in Lexington
Story describes M. A. Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky turning yellow from jaundice. After failing with standard treatments he uses Electric Bitters and reports a full cure after two bottles. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Dowrn's Ointment as popular remedies of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Laubach & Boyd
A Postmaster Praises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Epsin
A Postmaster writes that Dr Caldwell s Syrup Epsin is superior to all other laxatives and stomach medicines after trying many remedies His testimonial asserts genuine merit and personal satisfaction with the product and signs off sincerely
Willow Brook News and Local Notes
Large crowd attends the 1ith Regimene band festival in Burton City. Salter Mullins and Grant Myers of Wooster seen passing. Mr Mullins' horse less carriage noted. Water fountain drilled for oil on eee farm draws visitors. said to be among state’s fountains. A child injures head with hoe. Dr Roebuck stitches. Daniel Lawrence to teach Green Oak school this fall. McElhinney Stinson reunion planned at Robert Stinson’s home in September. west relatives expected. Misses Pope and Alma McDowell visit Wooster for Summer School. Agnes Schultz returns from Marion. Plum crop exceptionally good. orchards heavy this year. Buffalo Exposition attendance planned by locals. Scott Bullman learns of hospital operation for Pearl Billman. surgeon removes sliver from right lung. bullet not sought now. Hillman telegram reports wounded in fair condition. father awaiting news.
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Danton
Burton City
Salter Mullins
Grant Myers
Wooster
Mullins
Hess
Dr. Roebuck
Daniel Lawrence
Green Oak
Dna Pope
Alma McDowell
Agnes Schultz
Marion
Scott Bullman
Miss Grane
Miss Pearl
Billman
Miss Grace
Hillman
Father
Arrest in land deal scam sues Rev. Moon backers
Had him arrested Thursday for defrauding a Duluth Minnesota land deal heard in Duluth. Rev J H Deeds of this city bought land for 500 dollars after being promised a Danish colonization near there. Harris, an Ohio man, is accused of selling the same lot twice for profit while Rev Moon enticed Deeds and others to invest in Duluth real estate. Several indictments expected and a likely lengthy case.
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Ohio
Harris
Duluth
Rev. Moon
Rev. Deeds
Rev Deeds
Lakes
Anxford
Moon
Deed
Obituary Notes William Tawney of Reedsburg 70
William Tawney aged 70 died Tuesday at his home in Reedsburg after three weeks illness from uremic poisoning. Born in Ashland county he lived 30 years in Wayne county. A wagon-maker by trade he later worked in the sawmill business. Survived by wife and children Crosby M Tawney T W Tawney Mrs W W McConnell Mrs Harry McMannis. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday from Reedsburg Disciple church. Interment in Reedsburg cemetery. John M Peoples prominent Greensburg Pa attorney died Wednesday aged 62 survived by wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tawney
Reedsburg
Mr Tawney
Ashland County
Wayne County
Tawney
Crosby M Tawney
Wooster
T. W. Tawney
W W. McConnell
Preston
Harry McMannis
Plato Township
John M. Peoples
Greensburg
Wooster University
Jell O and Health Claims Marketed Cures
An OCR fragment promotes Jell O as a dessert and lists flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry with 10 cents price at grocers. It touts a tonic about two cents worth relieving asthma and consumption, cites Foley's remedy and One Minute Cough Cure testimonials, and mentions Banner Salve and Burdock Blood Hiters for health and skin.
Dr Scovel Lecture Praised on Temperance and Teaching
Dr Scovel delivered a Friday evening lecture on The Teacher's Interest in Temperance and Temperance Principles. He argued against the idea that a little drink is beneficial, cited soldiers as examples, and shared European drinking customs. Winners of the Summer School gold prizes were announced at chapel, with H A Redfield, C W Hochstet ter, Miss Florence McNeal, and Miss Jenny Fults named for awards and names credited.
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Scovel
Dectwr
J H.W Stuckenburg
Gingrich
Laly
George A Custer
Colorado
McMillin
Canal Dover
Chapel
H. A
Jim Makes a Ruling on County Real Estate Statistics
State official James Newkirk, statistician to the secretary of state, rules county officers must furnish requested statistics. He notes difficulty obtaining real estate statistics and related figures from several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
James Newkirk
Secretary of State
Newkirk
Coxey and Labor in Mt Vernon and Pittsburg Route
Catton News Democrat reports Jacob Coxey traveler from Mt Veron to Pittsburg aboard a Pennsylvania road train. He criticizes high wages and steel strike opponents while praising his sand bank mill earnings of about 850000 yearly. He hints at selling the Mt Vernon steel mill to the steel trust amid Mt Vernon citizens’ investment of 100000.
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John Jacobo Coney
Wren
Foxey
Peonssylvania
Mt. Veron
Pittsburg
Catton News Democrat
Cavey
Coxey
Pau
Coxey's
Mt. Vernon
Steel Trust
Burdens of Work on the Nervous System Describe Fatigue
A described condition links diminished body power to impaired brain and organs. It cites sleeplessness, rapid start, morning languor, fatigue in exertion, poor appetite, digestion issues, irritability, and melancholia as signs of nerve strain and systemic decline.
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Miss. Mary Jergine
Dr Jamas
Monarch
Prin
Zimmermand&Co
Zimmerman & Col
Thor. W. Carter
Ashboroz
Nsc
Odell’s Lake
Eighth Regt. O. V
Sarah Snyder
East Union
Levers
West Larwill Street
George Schwoeble
Wellington Matz
Chas Lawhead
Jonas Preer
D County
Ashland Frank
Bunk) Sellers
Chicago
C. M. Tawney
David Thomas
France
Christina Short
Mechanicsburg
Frank Hess
Cuyahoga Falls
George Laubach
Dora Bowman
Plank & Gray Mill
Butler
George Law
North Grant Street
Mr. Law
102D Regiment
Millersburg
108D Regiment
Milersburg
John Trapes
Melk Amster
Blanche Robinson
Orrville
P. Ohliger
Wooster Preserving Works
Amanda
Martha Day
Washington, D. C
J. G. Sanborn
Co. D
James Clark
Lulu
Ottawa
H. A. Miller
Gertrude Leonard
Ethel Hunt
North Buckeye St
Harvey L. Smetzer
Smetzer
Parker
Philadelphia
Adair
McCarron Cigar and Stogie
Peppersance Club
Thomen
Bee
Charles Davis
Railroad For
Buffallo
Eee Billman
Deeds
Foley
Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co
Lagrippe
E. H. Wise
Madison, Ga
Jas. G. Ambertof
Della, O
DR. Scovel
Jim
Walker
Akron
Ta. von Amercan
Bagress
Pan Amercan
Pan Amert
Greville
Chautauqua Lakes
Lakewood
Inmesuowe
Dam
Thistrato
Columbus Buffalo
Buffoals
Corville
Chautaugas Lake
Coldumbus
Bulato
Eine
Chactauqua Lake
Columbus
George W Leyda
Ucket
Wouster
Coxey and Labor
Untvilfe
Hood
Cary Pennie
Rotel
Dr. A W. Chase
Dr. A. W
Clessid
Arte
Ico
Omaha
A. H. Hanson
Rich & Blough'’S Hardware
Pinsne
Eropcoor
AIK L. Linguists
Busst
Liberty St Wauulterer Ohta
Republcan
W. H. Wiler
Weet Liberty Street
Sm Goast
Detroit
Toledo
Detroit- Mackinac
Petoseey
Cote Ee Ae Acromm
Mackinag Mackinac
Petoskey Chicago
Toledo, Putia Bay
SIG
Sao
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