Local notice of missing boy and city updates
A 12 year old boy identified as George Alexander Carman from unknown home claimed he was stolen by Gypsies two years ago and escaped last Saturday in Philadelphia. He admitted running away from alleged abuse by his stepmother and was taken to Wayne County Children's Home awaiting Colambiana authorities. Also reported are July 4 plans, sidewalk mud issues, a fatal Canton accident, and various local civic notes including a 4th of July celebration interest and infrastructure updates, with multiple small town items.
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Fvedalemtay
Galrolog
Nefs
Op Giicer
Heriy
Lerner
Chassllis
Berbert
Bérbert
Maydr/s
la Iboy
George Alexander Carman
Wapello
Philadelphia
Salineville
Colambansa County
Oye
Wayne County
Jontil
Colambiana
Lalpple Creek
Yaide Frédericksbirg
Wilhelm
J. Krieger
Weat Larwill
Alginz Cunningham
Charles Herbert
Pronte Court
Jeffries
Dave
Pennsylvanis O
Madison
Nold Avenue
Peedle
Timothy Reardon
Beach City
Fredericksburg
Canton
Ile
Reardon
Divisi
Cleveland, Canton & Southern Railway
Roundhouse
Ron
Lardon
Arthur Garver
Charles Charter
Doylestown
Colomybus
Salem
Wooster
D. F. Shilling
Congress
Weat Salem
Fletcher Mandolin Club
Go C C Candy Cathartic claims health benefits
Moorynoay touts Cascardts Candy Cathartic as the most wonderful medical discovery of the age. The tone promises gentle positive effects on the liver bowels and entire system, claims relief from colds headaches fever constipation and biliousness, urging readers to buy a box.
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Moorynoay
C.C
Alldrn
Patent remedy advertisement for indigestion and headache
An 19th century style medical patent remedy promises cures for constipation indigestion and chronic headaches. The ad mentions bottles priced at 10 cents to 50 cents and lists makers Aubach and Boyd.
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Cure for Catarrh
An old advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm relieves catarrh and offers a 60 year size and a 0 cent trial. It urges readers to ask their druggist or mail for a sample, mentioning Warren Street in a city and a testimonial about an ill person recovering after use.
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Ely
Warren
Kily
Arcolp
Local society notes from Wooster and vicinity
Mrs Hugh Annat of Bellefontaine visits Wooster while Mrs Geo Kettler and son visit relatives near West Salem. Several locals travel to Brownville Chillicothe and Cincinnati. Mrs C B Yoder heads to Brownville to visit relatives. Miss Nelli Schmuck leaves for Chillicothe and Cincinnati. Joe Miller of Burbank in the city. Mrs Geo Palmer hosts Miss Josephine Bishop and Mrs Bott of Cleveland. Dr and Mrs R Elson return from Canton and Stark County. Delegates from Shreve attend Epworth League at Creston. G A R officers and ladies at Chillicothe for Ohio encampment and Women’s Relief Corps convention. Additional notes on residents visiting, guests, and local events.
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Hugh Annat
Bellefontaine
Geo. Kettler
West Salem
C. B. Yoder
Brownville
Nellié Schmuck
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Joe, Miller
Burbank
Geo. Palmer
South Bever Street
Josephine Bishop
Bott
Cleveland
R. Elson
Canton
Stark Co
Cary Ruff
Shreve
Harry S. Griffin
Weat North Street
Robt
S. Redinger
Akron
D. R. McNamara
Nina
Millersburg
Carruthers and
Lave
Mans- Bae
van Meter
A.M. Varrish
Wilda Morrizon
Josephine Schmick
Leetonia
Joe Reider
Santanella
Kenosha
Wis
Harry Scovel
Madrid
Spain
United States
Cuba
J. F. Eberhart
D. D
Fremont
Everhart
Wm Given
I. C. Givan
Given
Col Wao. Given
Tillman Koons
Doylestown
Ohio
David Aunt
Rich & Blough
W. D. Foss
Buffalo
N. Y
A.j.luest
Pittsburg
W. D. Tyler
George Quinby
Warren, U
J. Muimby
Louise Quinby
Geo. E. Luce
Ashland
WL. Wayne
Dayton
Ida Campbell
Greenville
Elmer Funk
H. QO. McClarran
Sandusky
Wayne County
Harry
F’elle) Miller
Frank Whelps
Silms
Grant Hughes
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Geo. Shafer
Colcothe
Stella McClarran
J. E. Applebaugh
Women’s Relief Corps
Chillacothe
Wallace K. Criley
Edward S. Snyder
Harvey Clark
Robert Hamilton
Samuel Metzler
Wooster
A. E. Wagner
Lutheran Church
Topeka
Kansas
J. A. Campbell
East
Bowman Street
Latheran Synod
Mansfield
Old Soldier Endorses Bardock Blooper Sitters
A letter from W. B. Knapp of Litchfield Hilltsdale Ge Mich recalls winter rheumatism and three doctors without relief. He credits Bardock Blooper Sitters with relief, calling it weight in gold. Publication date indicated as w6 d22-4-6.9.
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M+ ballion
Bardock
W. B. Knapp
Litchfield
Hilltsdale Ge
Mich
Low Excursion Rates to Mountain Lake Park
Baltimore and Ohio K K offers July 1 to 11 excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Maryland at one fare round trip on account of Camp Meeting. Tickets valid for return to July 16 1897. Inquiries at nearest B and O Ticket Agent or General Passenger Agent LB N Austin Chicago IL.
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Mountain Lake Park
Baltimore & Ohio K
Nashvill
Tesnesses Exposition
Staltimore & Obie Re R
Baltimore & Unio HK
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Allep
Ags
T Gen
Chicsgo
Tank
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Peeneral
Cleveland
Ohio
Lattimore & Ohio Railroad
Mckers
N. Austin
Chicago
Ill
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Milwaukee
Wie
National Educational Association
Amar
H. N. Austin
Baltimore & Oslo
Columbus
Ohio Sabbath School Convention in Toledo 1897 Records Large Attendance
The Ohio Sabbath School Convention in Toledo June 8–10, 1897, drew over 1,600 delegates and 1,800 outsiders, the largest in state history. Wayne county represented strongly with clergy and lay leaders. debt relief and fundraising dominated a Wednesday session, raising about 1,600 pledged funds and stabilizing association finances. The event featured sermons, leadership talks, and a lake excursion on Lake Erie, with notable addresses by Carter Helm Jones and G A Burgess, and praise for Marion Lawrance’s service.
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Toledo
State Association
Oslo River
Monroe Street
First Congregational Church
Weyne County
H. Tschantz
Leah Amstutz
Sugarcreek Township
J.H. Barron
Dalton
W. H. Nafiziger
Hheedyburg
Hevys
H A. Dowling
IV. H. Stump
Burbank
Migs Clara Gepford
West Salem
J. & Mobler
Orrville
J. P. Hutchison
Shreve
Mina McMillen
Wooster
Ida Marchand
Hoy
Elisha T. Brown
The
Ram's Horn
Wr. Reynolde
I Jeorlsa
Jesus Christ
Marion Lawrance
W Q. Thompson
Aethods
A. To
Clevelona
W. A. Enodsly
Cincinnati
Haying
M Jones
Y.M.C
Jesus of Nazareth
St. Pauls M. E
Wayne County
Thompson
Iain Palais
PRR
LS Sie
Lawrance
Reynolds
Peoria
Ill
Epdely
Marion Lawrardé
Ohio
Wayne
Banner County
Lake Erie
State of New York
Maumee River
Bea
Turtle
Great Lake
Harry Helter
Applecresk
Anna McBride
Mary
Carter Helm Jones
Louisville
Great Lakes
G A. Burgess
Washington St. Congregational Church
EK. O. Excell
Chicago
Cnns. A. Gabriel
Excallig
V Wright
Lynudov
J. N. Wright
B. J. Loomis
Columbus
Misa Hannan Potter
Grove Female Institute
M. Pape
E. Gorpon
None Equal to Dr. Hand's Remedies?
A Northern Ohio mother praises Dr Hand remedies in a 1985 letter, claiming they equal or surpass others after four years of use with nine children. She reports recommending Dr Hand's Cure to many mothers and keeps a bottle at home, noting satisfaction from druggists.
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Dr Hand
Sil Druggists
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Promises
An advertisement touts "Mystic Cure" as a radical remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming relief in 1 to 3 days. It notes a small first dose shows great benefit, price 75 cents, and lists Laubach & Boyd and Geo J Kre tger as druggists. The notice also promotes Baltimore and Ohio excursion tickets to Nashville for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition with return options and dates.
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Laubach & Boyd
Geo
J. Kretger
Teachers Selected At Board Of Education Meeting
The Board of Education at a meeting in City Hall Thursday evening voted to hire the following teachers at the salaries named. Superintendent Charles Haupert. High School principal B. Work 1000. Grammar School principals and teachers in several wards listed with salaries from 40 to 55 dollars. No action was taken on employing janitors.
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Board of Education
Oty Hall
Thursda
Bsuperintendent
Charles Haupert
B. Work
Fannie Liggett
Flora Miller
Luthena
Baughman
Eudora I
Koejffer
Harriet L. Funck
Rose B. Marshall
Syencuee
Martha Webster
Giana Ella J. Milligan
Ida McMonigal
Lucy Saybolt
Lucy Miller
Maude Shamp
Nellie Clidedinst
Yernib L. Warner
Kate A. Deer
Carrie Barah
Ian V. Hughes
Jeynette F. Mesh
Rosa £. Dausman
Mary G. Ebright
Etta V. Thome
Third Ward
Josephine M. Barnes
Ellstroffatott
Fourth Ward
Sara E. Whitmore
Elizabeth Daniap
Prnicipal
Emma Crawford
Anna Ff
City Teachers Examination Grants Five Year Certificates
The City Board of Examiners issued five year certificates to numerous teachers after the June 5 and 12 exams. Names listed include Ella Hoffarott Isa V Hugher Mary G Ebright Ella J Milligan Rose KE Dausman and several others. Also awarded were three year Ida A Pfeffer Anna Kostenbacher two year Jonnie Acker and one year Kelen C Marshall Jean Carr.
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Cit Board of Examiners
Ella Hoffarott
Isa V. Hugher
Mary G. Ebright
Ella J. Milligan
Rose KE. Dausman
Etta V Tnome
Anna K. Hurst
Acy A. Saybolt
Fannie Liggett
Idan McMonigal
Aiden Clinehinst
Josephine M. Barnea
Jean Carr
U.S
Ashland High School field day shines for Wooster entrants
Wooster students led by J Patterson at Wooster University Gymnasium participated in Ashland High School field day events. K W Snyder won the hammer throw while John Plank and John Meyers of Ashland took multiple sprints and hurdles.
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Ashland High School
Wooster Heh Schol
W Snyder
Robi Hamilton
Geo Ferrin
Wallace Ortley
J’atterson
Wooster University Gymnasium
John Meyers
Ashland
Brat
Rupert Beechmap
Cesntor
John F’lack
John C. Meyers
Birat
Frank Hifes
Canton
Vivian Abernathy
Shelby
Floyd Hittenhouse
John
Meyere
Astland
Robert Hamilton
Wooster
John Plank
Ruppert Beecham
George Ferris
Hay Ash
John Tinsley
Ashley
Howard Hommel
Fred Tucker
Sheloy
Runnalog
W.R. Criley
Floyd Rittenhouse
James Doncan
Rupert Beecham
Beecham
K. W. Snyder
Fiord Rittenhearse
Lutheran Church Names New Pastor In Wooster
Rev. G. L. Beck arrives from Baltimore to lead the German Lutheran congregation in Wooster. The Rev. Beck and his family will relocate once a home is found, with the church inviting the community to welcome them and share in services and activities. The article also notes upcoming Lutheran Children’s Day events featuring the children's garden fair and a piano of devotions.
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G. L. Beck
Wooster
Baltimore
Air
Heck
BE. M. Keck
Hills
Rey
Hall Young
Y.ps.c
Artin
C. E
Hatsey
Allegheny
New North Church
Dr Williams Pink Pills Help Cleveland Dressmaker Recover
Miss ct Cain of 110 Bazetta Street Cleveland Ohio describes relief from severe headaches nerves and fatigue after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People purchased at Joe Asplins drug store Prospect Street. She reports renewed vigor blood vitality and restored sleep and appetite and recommends the remedy.
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Miss Ct Cain
Bazetta St
Cleveland
Ohio
Dr Williams’ Fink
Joe Asplins
Prospect Street
Erie
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Applecreerk
Board of Equalization
Clark Latimer
Aldrich
Ohio Reformatory
Mannsfield
Whiteman Rieder
Wiliam Miller
Guilford, Medina Co
Chamberlain’sa
Reuben Critchfeld
Hulmes County
L. H.C €Ritchfield
Wm Gray
A. B. Peckinpaugh
Harry A. West
Ida M. Pflueger
Pierce
People's Common Sense Medical Advisor
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
MEDEM
the State Sabbath School ‘Association
Wooster Republican
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Cheney
EST & Troax
Oledo
O Walding, Kinnan & Marvinholesale
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New Pittsburg
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Methodist Episcopal
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Columbus Road
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K. A. Leisy
Marshallville
Board of Exmanera
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Archer House
Wooxer
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Daily Republican
New York City
Chester Township
Wayne Co
Jacob Shenk
Raudebauge
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B W. Landis
Plain Township
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Springville
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Sherif Hiss
Alntils Attertiey
Wee Daessa
the Hager Medical CO
South Bend
Indiana
Hettie A. Wisner
Apple Creek
Republican Dime Time Co
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