Old Dominion Meeting Planned in Wooster June 22
A public meeting for the Old Dominion Preserving Co. is set for Tuesday in the City Opera House with Wooster and county officials aiding. Separate notices report a Democratic Judicial Convention in Millersburg June 22 and a plan to elect teachers for the next school year at a Board of Education session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion Preserving Co
City Opera House
Board of Education
Saybolt
Will Street
J. ¥. Smith
Wayne County Fair
Millersburg
Wayne County
Samuel B. Eason
J. Sweeney
Eli Palmer
Larwill
Buckeye
Sweeney
Wooster
Robert Hamilton
Fair Grounds
Hamilton
Mia
Win
Annat
Odficer Griest
Shupe &Co
Anoat
Smithville Normal School
Wilhelm and
Nehalfter
Fredericksburg
Neil Badger
Michael
8Th O. N
Axline
Akron
Newark
Johnson's Island
Marshal Latimer
Court House
Ve. Lehman
Brush Works
Blackleyville
J. G. Hower
Cleveland
Irie Ae Feu
Elias Harding
Old Dominion‘ Preserving Co
Homenville
Yost
Thos, Brown
Homesville
Jas, Tanner
Miller
Orrville
Massillon
New Pittsburg
Flo Naftzger
Mae Firestone
Bessie Firestone
Clara Firestone
Mara Martin
Maybel Martin
Ada Jackson
Emma Weaver
Memorial Services Highlight Wooster Odd Fellows Vigil
Wooster Odd Fellows held memorial exercises at Sogath Market hall with about 300 in attendance. M Tawney presided as various members delivered memorials for Aschbacher, Zachariah, Stonebraker, Whitmore, Dowell, Landis, plus a closing address by Rev. Northrop and a cemetery service with floral tributes. The report notes further local notices and upcoming Knights of Pythias events in Wooster and Wayne county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Aschbacher
New Washington, Q
Henry Kingler
Zachariat of
Bermine Deneke
Daniel Stonebraker
Cleveland
LH. Kramer
Wee
Eli. D. Whitmore
Center
John A. Ganfiro
Whitore
Wooster Jodge
Jobo E. Russell
J. F. Rankle
Charles Curry
W. A. Myers
Edwards, Dowell
Wooster
Inaac Johnson
Dowell
Wooster Lofige
David
Landis
T. H. Etser
Landie
C. V. Northror
Baptist Church
Canton Wright
Wooster Cemetery
Cois
Anthony Wright
Wm. Limb
Canton
Mre. Fater
Mre
I HO Myers
Wayne Rebekah Lodge
Lightning Strikes Millbrook School and Fires It
A heavy electrical storm last night caused a lightning hit on the old Millbrook school, burning the building and all contents to the ground. The blaze lit the city as torrential rain battered country roads and washed down streams, with rain limited to areas south toward Apple Creek while Burbank saw none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Burbank
Applecreek
Judge Maxwell to Hear Civil Cases from Saturday
Judge John T. Maxwell scheduled morning hearings with cases listed for Wednesday June 16 including Wells versus Russell Mowery versus Merkell et al Beals versus Boyd Pirer Brothers versus Mowery Marspl versus Garesux Steel vermit Guard versus Thomas K ney versus Lehr McClure & Co versus Thomas In re estate of Lewis Snyder Beeler v Morrison Collins versus Plamer Loomis versus Aufang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
John T. Maxwell
Wells
Russell
Mowery
Merkell
Merkel
Beals
Boyd
Pirer & Bros
Marspl
Garesux
Steel Vermit
Guard Va. Thomas
Kney Va
Lehr
McClure & Co
Thomas
Lewis Snyder
Beeler
Morrison
Collins Va
Plamer
Loomis
Aufang
Law suit filed against Lake Erie Wooster and Muskingum Valley RR
C W Kauke of Wooster through attorney Alfred J Thomas sues Lake Erie Wooster and Muskingum Valley Railway Co in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. First claim seeks 14600.00 plus interest. second claim 1800.10. total demanded 8942.05 with interest from Sept 13, 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kauke
Wooster
Alfred J. Thomas
Wayne County
Lake Erie, Wooster & Muskingum Valley Railway Co
Board of Directors
Collecting An Old Account From Saturday’s Daly Marshal
Daly Wooster news notes that Marshal James W. Latimer returned from Cleveland with $11.50 collected from Charles McCoy over a dismissed athletic act in Wooster. McCoy, who once led an entertainment that failed, paid the board bill and costs after press reports claimed he owed nothing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Latimer
Cleveland
B. Yoder
Charles
Kid) McCoy
McCoy
Marshal Latimer
Wooster
Winkler's 80th Monthly Horse Sale at Orrville Ohio
Notice for Repaita and orders at Harding & Co. and sale of horses at Orrville Ohio on Saturday June 26 1897. Details continued in the issue with mentions of medical elixirs and remedies, plus vague ads about口 strength and grips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Orrville
Hand Medicine Co Colic Cure praised by mother
Canton, Feb 25 1896. Mrs. F. H. Rocky reports her two month old baby suffered wind colic until using Dr Hand's Colic Cure. Within two weeks the child was cured and has had no colic since. The medicine is sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Hand Medicine
Dr. Hand
F. H
Droggista
Wooster Notes and Visiting Guests Highlight Republican Page
The Wooster section lists numerous visitors and residents: Joop Robitson of Cleveland tours Wooster, Corwin Wan from Orrville drops by, and Harry Howard visits his brother in Muncie. Other locals and guests include Ally McArpal, Arthur Keister, Harry Branstetter, John Zimmerman, Mrs. Fraze and Hazel, Mrs. Spiwsell and Jeannette, plus Harvey J. Miller visiting from Canton. Notable mentions cover educators, theater manager Samuel Cayhos, and Prof. J. H. Beazell’s continued post in Port Huron schools with praise from the Port Huron Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeats
Joop Robitson
Cleveland
Wooster
Corwin B.wan
Orrville
Harry Howard
Muncie
Charles Howard
Ally Mcarpal
Bellefontaine
Hera
Arthur Keister
West North Streat
Mansfeld
Harry Branstetter
Mansfield
John Zimmerman
University School of Chicago
Telegraph School
Loveland
G. Ai& Ot
Mary Hayes
Misa Hayes
Washington, D. C
John Meay
Ick McCoy
Appleton
Wic
Canton
Thos, Davis
New York
Wm. Jones
South Buckeye Street
Mr. Davis
TUE Kwrpoblican
J. H. Beazell
Wayne County
Applecreek
Port Huron
Mich
Hata
Lagiqa
Wooster Epworth League elects officers at monthly meeting
Wooster Epworth League Chapter 3231 held its semi annual election with C W Bally as President Jeannette Meats Mercy and Help Work Alpha Sarrett Literary Work Fred Taylor Social Work Mrs J A Gano secretary Hath Smith treasurer Sharry Thompson delegates eight elected to attend Wooster District convention at Creston June 16 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Epworth League
C. W Bally
Jeannette Meats
Mercy
Alpha /sarrett
Fred Taylor
J. A. Gano
Hath Smith
Sharry Thomson
League
Wooster
Creston
Ohio
Christian Endeavorers
Dayton
W. C. Thompson
Miami University
Marion Lawrence
E. W. Work
0 Wooster
Dayton City Union
F O. Fannon
Cincinnati
S. R Frazer
Youngstown
Charles Edward Keller
Akron
Wilbur F Crafts
National Bureau of Reform
Charles L. Work
Cincionati
J. A. Peters
Hisdelberg University
Edward Marsden
Alaska
Wayne County Real Estate Transfers Reported
Recent transfers of real estate include warranty deeds, quitclaims and parcels across Dalton Orrville Canaan Smithville Sugarcreek and Clinton townships. Notable entries: Ella Baughman to M F McDowell and H B Jameson 9 and 10 lots in Dalton 280. Elizabeth Zell to E B Yager lot 623 Orrville 500. Homer J St John to A C Knestrick 16 acres in Canaan 600. Tachantz to John Tschantz 100 acres Paint township 4600. Ada Knox to Elyia Plumer lot 391 Orrville 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florton Sshatter
C J. Harrold
John Bowett
Abraham Howers
Dalton
Ella Baughman
M. F. McDowell
H. B. Jameson
Elizabeth Zell
E. B. Yager
Orrville
Homer J. St. John Et al
A. OC
Knestrick
Canaan Township
James B.B. Smith
Sophia Sellera
Milbrook
Chrastian Tachantz
John Tschantz
Paint Township
Aaron Bolander
Jonnathan Waltz
Doylestown
Elias Wenger
Josiah Markley
Greene Township
T. A.C. Pontus
J Weller Co
Smithville
Jane Rohm Tone
Weller Co
John M
Clinton Township
Waranty
Ada K.nobingon
Elyiia T. Plumer
Robert Watson
Joseph Miller
Burbank
J. B. West
Jane Henning
Taylor Herning
Christian Zuercher
Peter Schneck
Sugarcreak Township
Advertised letters at Wooster post office June 12 1897
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters for Saturday June 12 1897. Names include Tillie Keister for ladies and Daniel Hamilton Rev F H Arnett Ph D J F, Maromand P M for gentlemen. Call to claim with list numbers.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Gains Wide Public Trust
Hundreds of thousands were drawn to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by its reported effects and tried it for themselves, reportedly becoming warm supporters. Sold by Laubach and Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Laubach & Boyd
Excursion to Toledo via Pennsylvania Lines
Milwaukee ad notes two cog wheels on a famous mower. Excursions to Toledo via Pennsylvania Lines offered June 21 and 22 for the Republican State convention. Return coupons valid June inclusive. G14 note appears in ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Pennylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Republican Stats Convention
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio
Furth Pr
Bb. N. Austin
Chicago
Wooster to Host Soldier and Bicycle Meet in August
Wayne County to stage a large public gathering in Wooster the first week of August with a Soldiers Reunion and Ohio bicycle circuit events. The plan, led by Dayton officials, envisions a multi-city circuit from July 1 to August 14 with two professional and three amateur races per city. Prize money totals include 40 265 10 for professionals and 10 20 10 for amateurs, plus a $100 professional and $35 amateur circuit prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wooster
Wayne County
Glven Post
Department
Women’s Relief Corps
Otte
Neil House
Jambus
Ji Milton Finch
Dayton
League of American Wheelmen
Coutt
H.J. Chancellor
Xenis
Columbus
Wooler sale at Silver's Millinery Store prompts engraved wares
Samuel Sheets and Orrilla B Sho walter with others list buyers for hats sold at Silver's Millinery Store in Public Square upper floor. Repairs for Walter Woodmower and binder noted. Bradshaw Jewelers offers free engraving on all engraved items, highlighting gold or silver gift inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver's Millinery
East Side Public Square
Bradshaw
Wooster
Winkler 30th Monthly Auction Sale at Orrville Ohio
W. J. Winkler announces the 30th monthly sale at Orrville Ohio on Saturday June 24 1897 at 1030 am featuring three carloads of Linnois feeding horses. Home consignments of all classes. Hint that profits come from late summer and early winter feeding horses and a call for early purchases. Auctioneers Winkler Brenner and Prater with J S Eshleman as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Winkler
Orrville, O
Winkler, Brenner & Prater
Aotioneers
Wi ' J
Eshleman
Wooster Wooster Hearing Promotes Old Dominion Preserve Co
Farmers and citizens of Wooster urged to attend June 22 meeting at City Opera House to back a West Virginia incorporated venture called the Old Dominion Preserving Company. The plan promises 1000 acres of fruit for processing, year‑round employment, and a brick factory, with stock at 100 per share and payments due by September 1 and December 1, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
City Opera
Old Dominion Preserving Company
Pickle, Ketchup and Canning Company
West Virginia
Callington W. C. Yost
Jackson Block
A Cunningham
Earnest Expression of Thanks for Station Dedication
The Board of Control of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station expresses sincere thanks to the citizens of Wooster and Wayne county for their cordial and efficient cooperation in preparing for and carrying out the dedication of the Station's buildings on January 34. H. Evans, J. T. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Wayne County
Sheep Killed and Wounded Reported by County Board
County Commissioners Tocack Blosser and Miller hear claims for sheep losses and injuries from Franklin Clinton and East Union areas. Totals include multiple killed and wounded animals with various damage requests and small payments, reflecting a broad spread of incidents and claimants across several townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocack
Blosser
Miller
Jane
Melvin Cisana
Franklin Towns
John Miller
Franklin Township
Robert Scott
R. Cook
Congress
Gilbert Lowe
East Union
Davia Naftzgr
Peenaent Iozea
Congresa
Rwed
Ga Byera
H. H. Fouch
Canaan
Jared
J. W. Morgan
Clinton
John Corneling
C. M. Badger
Injar
A. P. Walter
East Untor
Death at Doylestown Crossing Claims Young Man
David Kissinger, 22, of Easton, was struck by a train at the Akrob and Chicago Junction crossing near Doylestown station while returning from Wadsworth. He died around 4:30 a.m. in his home after the accident. The incident sparked calls for crossing signals and a formal investigation by local authorities. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Sarah McElhennie, 70, widow of former county auditor Thomas J. McElhennie, died in her sleep Sunday morning at her Doylestown home. She leaves two sons and two daughters. one child, J. V. McElhennie of Easton, was longtime editor and owner of the Doylestown Journal. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. McElhennie pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Underwood
Sidney, O
EB. W.smith
Columbusy
John Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Springs
F. Watt
Wm. Shibley
Hattie Funk
Indianapolis
Susan Brady
Middletown
Elmer Funk
Ben Kistler
West Newton
Universal Plow Works
Mt. Vernon
Knox County
John Brocher
Bloomington
Cleveland
J. G. Hower
Harry Kaltwasser
Princeton
Mca
Drickle
Lutherans&fair
Fred. Phelps
Waukesha
Wis
A. S.lehman
N. K. Kelley
Wooster
Marshallville
Mr. K
Willia Kelby
Fred Taylor
Tuscarawas County
Quadenhutten
E. Everstt
C. ¥. Northrop
North Bever Street
North Buckeye Street
C. G. Parsons, Jr
Denver
New York
Parsons
Hll
Walter Wiley
Annapolis
Col
Aquila Wiley
Detroit
Mitch
Fessenden
Chdat Whiley
Doylestown
Akrob & Chicago Junctio & O
Jast
David Kissinger
Frank Kbsings
Easton
Wadsworth
Bowman
Chicago
Sarah MecElhennie
Heroine
Thomas J. ArcElhenine
County
J. V. McElhennie
W Doyles‘town Journal
Republican
Kissinger
Spencers
Gardner
Nashville
Union Church
Franklin Kissinger
LB & Y
Bees on a high d r l ow water readings?
Unable to determine a clear news item from the provided text. The fragment appears garbled and lacks identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or concrete events to summarize into a traditional newspaper card.
Destruction of a Home Connected to Holmes County Case
A fragment from this week reports a woman, Mrs George Elsemann of Lakeville, attempted suicide after confessing to her husband and others that a Loudonville man damaged a happy marriage. The case follows her prior insanity ruling and transfer to a state institution. Villages and families named include Lakeville, Holmes County probate court, and the Columbus asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge Elseman
Lakeville
Bissan
Henry Traper
Wooster
Londonville Democrat
Holmes County
Columbus
Democrat
Hus
1000 Cords of Stave Buits Delivered at Wooster Mill
1000 cords of stave buits delivered at the Wooster Saw Mill. For further information inquire at the mill. w28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Dr Fowler's Strawberry Extract for Diarrhoea Cure
An old advert claims one dose of Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry will check any case of diarrhoea if taken at the start. The note reflects early patent medicine advertising practices.
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Pennsylvania
Kemp
Kenry H Derr
Frank Taggart
Christian Lehman
Charley Lawhead
Boyd's
Uctor
Charles Derr
Pennsylvania Railway
Dr. Hardy
Alliance
Tally Goard
Jeffries
Goard
Ashland County
Hickland County
Mongey House
Zimmerman
I Quis Klopsch
Christian Herald of New York
India Famine Relief Fund
India
Christian Herald
Memorial Services
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Morgen Stern
K.P
Walter B. Kiitcbie
Lima
Royal Arcanum
Coune‘lathia
Wayne Council No. 13
Pierer
Walter D. Foss
John H. Werner
Crystal Park
Thayer Ray
Werner
Essig
Leonard Flath
Chippewa Township
Elizabeth Frase
Samuel C
Doylestone
K. M. Beck
Mr Iflath
H. Miller
A. E. Stepfel
Geo Jackson
A. R. de Finent
Doylestowe
C. Wenz
Scott David Rudy
Geo
C. F Freet
H. KR. Kady
Frank Giffith
I. N Cos
G. McIntire
John McDaf
W T. Smith
West Islem
Bert Gray
Millarsburg
Herbert Jamby
Kenyon Military Academy
F. J. Malling and Son
Salem
Apent
Jacob der
Miss Jolla Dram
Kittsburg
Marcia Hays
J. G. Sanborn
Will Carse
May Yaroell
Lena Kettler
Manafield
Michael Franks
J. C. Hall
Julia Terry
Child
Silem
Kate Wedhing
Henry Street
Hoo
C. C. Parsong
Mies Joans
Bert Garver
Lorain
W. W. Garver
Elia Jackson
Miss McMillen
Shielda
K. Northstreat
John Ames
Case School of Applied Sciences
Western Reserve University
Misa
J. Milligan
O. J. Laylender
Qedar Falls
Iowa
E. K. Geiselman
Morris Stern
Philadelphia
W. K. McElroy
Miss Madel
Cincinnati School of Music
Mary
Webster
W. W. Firestone
Martha A. Webster
J. A. Webster
Sarah Ek, MacMonigal
North Beverstreet
O. Page McFarland
John Caskey
New York City
John P. Dettra
Lake F. Jones
M. L. Warner, Esq
di Fekows
North Lawrence
Irvin Mackey
Applecresk
New Philadelphia
C. E. Matthews
America
Roy and
Clay McCunngil
Earl Vrank
Walter Blandford
Howard Joiyce
Sam King
W. Kauke
B. & O. Branch
Daly
Osborne
Harding & Co
John Elliott
Hitman
Wooster University
Central Presbyterian Church of
Attor
Wilhiam Gaston
Elliott
Akron Democrat
Saya
M.E
Theastor
J.frank Smith
W. W. Criley
D. D
F. D. Altman
Midland College
Kansas
Wayne County Records
Np Ins Fu
Samuel Sheets
Orrilla B. Showalter
James R. Webster
Hattie M. Blake
Clarence
Fink
Ada'Schloss
Wesley Frazer
Kate Wiker
Clyde Wagner
Frantes Yarman
Walter A.woodmower and Binder
Milwaukee
Aardjog & Co
E. Frick
Wayne
J.C. Brown
Jesse Lance
Chippewa
Aeivant Lilly
Sugsce A
Edward Soyder
Bryson’s Bargain Store
LD. Nice
Ata
Wopsrzx Republicn N
Rocksland Bay
Marvin & Co
Christian Endeavor Union State Meeting
N. Austin
Ill
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Grand Central
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
N. Buckeye’St
Aralfer
Wooster Markets
Bere -Weventeser Wesw. Dushol
Ryooster
W.D. Tyler
Timothy Reed
Yeeser
Lowe Ae
Seereen
Eet Devas
Craichead & Co
Iesper Busas
Gro
Er Ah
Hrasuian Batya
AnnAppy Hoa
Samtey
Frederick W. Platt
W. H. Wiler’s
West Liberty Street
Biey
Wooster National Bank
Wooster Hardware Co
D. D. Miller
Zimmerman's
Wooster, O
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