Wooster News Bits and Local Notices June 20 1900
The Wooster Republica reports a mass of small items from June including insanity application for Mary Souser East Union township and nearly 33 names listed for Uniform Rank Seema charter membership. High School beats Morgan Engine Works at Alliseeon on University grounds. Mrs John Morrison injured by stepping on rusty nail. Dr H N Mateer hires Mr WP Lucas for year. a city driver and campers depart for Odensa ke. A broad mix of community notes covers accidents, religion, civic events, and upcoming local meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Souser
East Union Township
Rising Star Lodge P. of
P. Wil
Seema
Morgan Eagineering Works
Allisoce
Bess
John Morr
Morr
H. N Mateer
Enire
WP Lucas
Lucas
Mateer
Mayteer
Tavingston
Mateers of
Williams recounts cure with Blec i Hitters in Manchester
George J. Williams of Manchester Michigan describes how Blec i Hitters freed his wife from five years of helpless bedridden illness. The remedy is pitched as a cure for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches and dizziness. Each bottle costs 50 cents and is sold by Embach Boyd druggists. Also advertised are Wheeler adjustable window screens and a shipment from C Curry Co. Gallery ads appear in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Mbach & Boyd
Wheeler
D.C. Curry & Co
Taku Forts Fall as War Breaks Out With China
News of the bombardment at Taku ports follows China opening fire on the international fleet. Reports vary on ships and personnel involved, with casualties among British, German, Russian, and French crews. Russian losses from a magazine explosion were heavy as fortifications and legations face danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taku
Peking
London
China
Berlin
Chofu
Shanghai
Yorktown
Chefu
Kang Yi
Ministry of War
Mandikhur
Seymours Columno
Tien Tomn
Shang Hai
Progressive Farmers Picnic Held at Experiment Station Grounds
The third annual Progressive Farmers Association picnic in Wayne County drew a large crowd at the Experiment Station grounds on Saturday. After dinner and a tour of the station, speakers including Prof C.K. Sherne Fo Webster W J Green AD Selles and Lowell Rou Debush delivered remarks. Under leadership Tos Proxel provided excellent vocal music. It was decided to hold the next picnic at the same place on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Bros’ Adv
Wayne County Teachers’ Institute
Wooster Nuge
James Miller
Ork
Vorrland
Orrville
Horsee Mio Shaffer
Hunter North Daota
Kansay Smith
Smith
Jeffries
Applecreek
J. W Chilton
Winona
Hannon County
JW. McFared
Kilton
Progressive Farmers’ Association of
Wayne County
C.k .Sherne
Fo Webster
W J Green
AD Selles
Lowell Rou‘debush
Dhe Lattashuree Gsteelah
Tos Proxel
Divorce Granted After Neglect Cited In Wooster Case
Judge So Rosen presided Saturday afternoon as Lettere Baker of Wooster obtained a divorce from Archie Baker on grounds of neglect. Baker restored to her maiden name Bettie B Landis with alimony of 800 dollars. Earlier proceedings before Judge Mannwell involved a case titled Wagner Action for specific performance of contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Rosen
Lettere Baker
Wooster
Archie Baker
Bettie B. Landis
Jude Maynwell
Medanger
We Wagner
Specie
Catse Waptee
Circuit Court
Aortas
Best in the Field Promises From Petroleum Gazette Notes
The Petroleum Gazette highlights two notable leasers, Phy 1 Om Quinby of Wooster and AN Gredtgrey, as strong future producers. A pumping test with a two horse power engine is described, signaling the engine’s reliability in field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum Gazette
Quinby
Wooster
Pasce
Boy Flarvey Maers Involved In Soup Shell Incident
A group of youths from North Market and North Buckeye streets fired soft soap filled shell at 14 year old Flarvey Maers of Buckeye Street using a shot gun. The shell struck his right elbow, barely penetrating but tearing skin and causing a sore arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market
Myers
Shreve Defeats Wooster In Practice Pitcher Match
Shreve and Wooster clubs spar over quous as practice games heat up. Al Woods teams with Charles Hebert to beat Squire Bolus and Edward Krieger 4 wins to 15. Woods then wins 11 to 10 and 15 to 14 against Bolus. Walters and Bolus each take a single-handed win over Woods as players rust fatigue for a posted Saturday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Woods
Mrs Geo Long of New Straitsville Stops Tragedy With Cure
Mrs Geo Long of New Straitsville Ohio avoided a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives by using King s New Discovery for a cough that troubled her nightly. Her husband Mr Long also recovered from a severe pneumonia attack. The advertisement promotes the remedy for throat chest and lung issues with trial bottles free at Laubach Boyd s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Laubach & Boyd's
Ely's Cream Balm Liquid for Nasal Use Sold by Ely Brothers
The Bropr store offers Ely's Cream Balm in liquid form with a spraying tube priced at 75 cents. The preparation claims rapid absorption by the nasal membrane and aims to normalize secretions without drying them, offered by Ely Brothers at 58 Warren Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bropr
Ely’s
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Orrville Growing as Population Climbs Toward 2100
Orrville's population is projected to reach about 2100 as residents like Harry A Mann and wife prepare to settle on a nearly finished South Main Street residence. N S Price conducts enumeration while teachers anticipate Wooster summer school attendance. Local students plan summer activities and Marsh McDowell travels to Hudson for McCormick Harvester interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville
Harry A. Ammann
South Main Street
N.S. Price
Wooster
Marsh McDowell
Hudson
McCormick Harvester Ca Dewey
Child Terribly Injured in Weeks End Letter
Fragmentary report notes a grandchild bitten in the face by a watchdog requiring stitches and a doctor’s assistance. Mentions names: Eas John son, Simon Sauer, Peter Chere, Hiram Kirkendall, and local activity in Salworeek township including a heavy-weight team maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enna Maleuit
Akron
Peter Chere
Donisvile
Stark County
Simon Sauer
Tiis
Eas Johnson
Hiram Kirkendall
Xttravaraner Pon
Jefferson Newslets Corresprnidete Warped Local Brief
A fragmented society notes scattered names and events from Jefferson area life. Mentions include Robert Me Afi completing additions to a house, Captare Wall Bacher missing, and various community figures in uncertain notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratma
Artnet
New York City
Walcum Tiastetter
Breweti Weston
Hoger
Rota
Sterling
Glenn Warner
Old Western University
Deaaware
Epworth
LATTASBURG DOINGS. Village Meeting Sparks Odd Tales
An oddly worded record from Lattasburg’s gathering notes a variety of community happenings. References to local residents, a meeting, garden talk, and informal chatter hint at social ties, directions, and plans. The text preserves names and places as readable, though fragmented.
Residence and community notices from Ohio area
Local notes report a fire destroying a residence and various visits and gatherings in the area. Mentions Prasad Ten, Frank Ainsworth, Mrs Po Mach, and others. garden fêtes, church events, and family visits cited. Will Rogers and Massien residents noted. Salvitued Army from Wooster to perform. Damaged text limits precision. events centered in Midvilie, Barbertown, Holmesville, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Prasad
Avisworth
Nona Barrett
Fobo
Po Maoh
Davewe Réysrs
Jour Hstchurch Ag
Sworth
Aed
Fae
Bart Ayisworth
Winsworth
Pat Wasa
Cove Ivyle Worth
Pear Streve
Will Ruose
Jatust
Massiien
Farler
Don Rose
Otto Paul
Websterons
Las
Tom Leably
Barberton
Freer
Frerly
Bushes
Afternoon Wedding in Judge Adair's Office
An afternoon wedding took place at 3 30 Monday in the office of Probate Judge R. Adair with Rev G C Smith officiating. Mr John Rizor of Haring and Miss Ella May Gilgen of Orrville were united in marriage as spectators witnessed and offered congratulations. The couple appeared neatly dressed and well to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
G C Smith
Lutheran Church
Holy Wedkak
John Rizor
Haring
Ella May Gilgen
Orrville Sales
It Saved His Leg With Arnica Salve, Six Days
LaGrange Ga resident P A Danforth suffered for six months from a severe leg sore. He reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in ten days. The ad claims the salve heals ulcers wounds burns boils and pains of piles and guarantees cures. Also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and remedy for headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Laubach & Boyd
Coast to Coast Kind You Buy Bargains
Coastal shopper column highlights value buys and seasonal deals across major chains. Readers learn where to find discounts on everyday items, with quick tips for saving at local markets and department stores this week.
Race for Place Warms as State Ticket Nominated at Convention
At a June convention in Columbus the state ticket and delegates at large were chosen amid enthusiastic scenes and sharp contests. James Kilbourne of Columbus Horace Shipman of Judson and Frank Marriott of Pelawar led early ballots. Yates nominated for dairy and food commissioner. McPadden named secretary of state by acclamation. the gathering adjourned sine die after final ballots and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Yates
Buckeye Big Four
Charles No Hackell
Putnam
Willa
Thomas
Clark
Frank M Marriott
Pelawar
Od Marsh
Mercer
Horus Shipman
Judson
Colooti
James Kilbourne
Columbus
Joshorton
Seneca
Frank Harper
Knox
Wo Patrick
Tustaraswis
le Rusel
Cleveland
Thomas Pateck
Kalourne
Chipmin
Patrick
Vial
Marriott
HarperoTt Horne
Chipman
Simeon W Winn
Zoneville
Allen W Smalley
Tiger Sirdusky
Winns Nm Wi
Smalley Wre
the Nanes
Wood
Simpkins
St Mary
Alse Peter Y Brown
Ross
Board of Public Works
Letters Remaining at Wooster Post Office June 1900
List of names of letters awaiting pickup at the Wooster Ohio Post Office dated June 1 1900. Gentlemen Fike M D Tronberg ME Lams Ladies Rutt Ella Walters Mrs A T L Feathery P M. Includes notices about blood purification and health remedies and local ads for Wheeler Screen and stoves from D C Curry & Co.
Delegates Chosen and Platform Adopted at Louisville Convention
The Louisville convention named Kentucky delegates and electors, reaffirmed the Chicago principles, and instructed 36 Kentucky delegates to vote for Bryan. The Goebel assassination was blamed on a Republican conspiracy, while calls to modify the Goebel law aimed at fairer elections and stronger party representation circulated among leaders. Senator Blackburn urged changes to election law amid harmony claims and political maneuvering in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Bryan
Goebel
Wiliam Taylor
Fackburn
Guebel
Fausel
Pusakburngad
Nate
Lexington
William Jo Bevan
Cheeky Burglar Makes a Small Hau
A garbled OCR item reports a cheeky burglar incident on a Monday night with fragmented phrases and names unreadable, mentioning streets and possible witnesses. The text is heavily jumbled and uncertain but suggests a minor burglary event and related chatter.
Wooster Markets Produce Corrected Prices
Market list for Wooster markets with CratanraD & Co. as grocers giving prices for butter eggs cheese beans potatoes onions spring chickens turkeys and other produce. Grain prices corrected by Tyner dealer include wheat, corn, oats, barley, and seeds. miscellaneous items listed inconsistently in old OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratanrad & Co
Tyner
Bevedeane
Ashean Brans
Smithville Jottings Reflect Hazy Town News
Fragmentary notes from Smithville column describe daily life, local personalities, and scattered events. Amid garbled lines appear mentions of residents, weddings, obituaries, and school happenings, with repeated fragments signaling a lively, if unreadable, community record.
Death comes quickly for Phoebe Heffelfinger in Chester township
Phoebe Heffelfinger wife of Jacob Heffelfinger died at home in Chester township Monday evening of heart disease after a brief illness. She was 55 years old and mother of 10 children seven of whom survive. She was a member of the Jefferson Methodist church. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday at her home officiated by Rex Hoke. Report notes neighbor dispute over cattle grazing possibly hastened death and a planned Wooster trip to consult an attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custeras
Vales Callege
Larry
Gerang Toe
Mr Church
Wooster
Newark
Granvile
Granville
Aurora di Thuy
Tne
Dro Po Bilder
Kidder Varer
Spvteen Vedts
Bos Beer
Commeth Sigee Ates
Toe Ad
Phoebe Heffelfinger
Jacob Heffelfinger
Chester Township
Jefferson Methodis Church
Hester
Kept scribe notes and social chatter from Oak Grove gathering
Thirty year old notes describe a meeting of Infirmary Directorate Mahone courts and family visits. Attendees include Mrs Dupham, Casner, Deeben, Levers, Derr, Dutton, and Applecreek visitors Moodtas and Chioe Levers. Strawberries, candy, and reminiscences mark the social scene with neighbors and relatives sharing tales of church events and local hospitality at the Oak Grove gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corr
Sricay Oak Grove
Ira Hindman
Mahone Courts
Dupham
Cinda Casner
Sace Deeben
Applecreek Moodtas
Jenes
Nephiw
Authus Dutton
Toledo
Chioe Levers
Sulithviile
Dohn Derr
Suedine Alfa
Aienter
Ube
Aod
Mee
Cini
Woenster
Alweat
Ebee
Candy
Parmer meeting hints at tense trade talks
Fragmentary OCR text hints at Parmer and Nina Ras in a tense meeting with references to feed, dyes, and stings. The fragmentary lines mention a start date and package sales, with unclear action and multiple persons.
Beare the Sgnitara of CASTORIA
The text presents a distorted phrase likely aiming at Castoria, a historic infant remedy. It resembles a misread label promising familiar the product You Have Always Bought. The fragmentary line hints at branding rather than a full news item or event.
Surrender talk and renewed hostilities in South Africa
June reports from Lorenzo Marques note Judge Van Leeuwen carried a British offer to Kruger to surrender without exile, which he could not deliver. Lord Roberts reportedly pressed Botha for a five day armistice, while burghers retreat to mountains as British forces pursue. dialogue and strategy exchange amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idea
Botha
Roberts
Lorenzo Marques
van Leeuwen
Pretoria
Kruger
Machadodorp
Retz
Gurre
London
Lord Roberts
Machadoudorp
Louis Botha
Gothe Brosy
Potha
Euly
Machidodorp
Robert
Fragmented account of congressional talk and trials
A garbled report recounts a congressional hearing with mentions of Curt Kipster, Lipman, and a judge named Chergaltaen. It hints at political bias and financial topics including national banks and PN stamps, with references to a D emocrat judge and a protest of statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Lipman Ten
Dubai
Romiangier
National Banks
AMC Arpin
Geoveur
Unclear health report with scattered details
Fragmentary note mentions splendid health, medical terms, and various names. The text is largely garbled, with references to stomach, bowels, brains, and several proper nouns that lack clear context or coherent events. No verifiable outcome or date is discernible.
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Wang
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Lettereurit van Meter
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Ee Curry
Kxuzs
Correspondence
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Maysville
Jefferson
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Corres
Aiden Asal
Big Prairie
Hood
Ohio Democratic Convention
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Horace Lo Ot Wapman
Jacksom
A W Patrick
Tuscarawas
W S Thomas
Lark
Larke
Burns
Meracer
John Misweenfy
Wayne
LY Burn
H Yhland
Larne - Isaac
R Shetiwood
Locas
J Wakale
Wasblogtoo
Makky Bo
Adden
Je Merson
Ali LN
Smallfy
Wyandot
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Wickaway
Meuber
Columbus, O
Aftra
Ohtu
Goythke Cubventivog
Char
Fach
Kansas
O Borne
Hamilton
Lo Bumearten
I. Bnunbuch
Timothy Armsburg
Deflan
Wilmington
M Clytarn
Hillboro
Graham Thauwall
Wo L. Roth
Maroon
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Lelart Wright
Dreiertel
Sweeter
Clyburn
Oeeter
Baumert
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Denner
Ctshurr
Denwall
Roth
M Twee
Isacu R Sherwood
A J Warmr
Prierce
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Dr_ BR. t ‘ree
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Billman
Billman’s
Marv
Oetan
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Chicalo
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Biowon
Bata
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Orm
Henry Honstered
Mores Testent Siudas
Opry
Bertuuther
Gmt At Severg
la Chlester Township
David Nice
Castoria
Noptemauer
Charrir
Asmen
Antys
Tibet
Chergaltaen
Merle
Bismarck
Onder
Kaine
Linneh & Boyds
DC Curry & Co
A. Je Fredrick & CO
Petece
Postoffice
Ohio
A. Js. Fredrick
THE
Winkler Horse CO
Oarville, Ohio
Wrotert Brome
W. J. Winkler
J. &. Eshelman
Scratary
TRE Winkler Horse Company
Himmler Horse Company
D Winkler
JS. Eshelman
Ohio State Teachers
E Raetameere
Neha
Poa
Amos the Boy
Th Moore Pettey Wise
Bere
Easy
Perhake
McClure& Co
North Buckevelt
H. F. Growl
Lehman
Undertaker
Galls Nighter Bay
Liberty Street
Ss. Lehman
Mold AvEroe
Tulepaors Ra
Yumein
Yabuan
Pea
Steekeray Golf
Court House
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