Wayne County horse travels far with owner Gish
The New York Tribune Farmer chronicles Daisy a 14 year old Morgan owned by J B Gish of Wayne County. The mare hauls a light mail wagon on rural routes around Rittman and has logged over 40 90 miles in seven years of ownership. Daisy is gentle with Gish and his wife and is kept in a clean warm stable with straw. Feed includes oats and hay with dampened hay at night and regular watering. Daisy remains beloved and steadfast as they travel thousands of miles together.
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New York Tribune
J B. Gisn
Wayne Countia
Daisy
Mrsish
Rittman
Ish
Gish
Wavone County
Mr. Gish
Mr Gish
Earth
Morgan
Let Us Eat Drink and Be Merry Tea Ad Verse
A promotional verse from Rocky Mountain Tea by S. da. Boyd & Co. invites readers to celebrate without care, promising relief from sorrow through their product offerings. The rhymed copy emphasizes merriment and mood uplift.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
S. da. Boyd & Co
Pennsylvania to Prize Track Supervisors for Best Lines
The Pennsylvania announces cash prizes totaling thousands for the best track lines. Last year’s award was 4600 dollars and this year’s pot rises to about 10000. Supervisor Joan Wright of Wooster previously won for the west line and aims to retain the honor as Main Line inspection nears with President McCrea and executives expected to conduct the annual check.
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The
Pennsylvania
Joan Wright
Wooster
McCrea
Wooster Epworth League Convention Elects New Officers
The Wooster district Epworth League convention in Beach City June 22 drew about 125 delegates and visitors. Five chapters in the district total over 93,000 members. Rev Vernon Wade Wagar of Massillon retired as district president. Rev J Kennedy of Shreve elected district president, Supt A ingate of Beach City first vice president, Miss Bessie Tice of Wadsworth secretary, and Miss Zie Deardorf of Canal Dover treasurer.
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Beach City O
Wooaster
Vernon Wade Wagar
Massillon
When Superintendent Comes
Board of education members announce no further action on hiring other teachers until the new superintendent Prof. D L Thompson arrives in the city, expected within a week or two. The statement signals a pause in personnel decisions pending his leadership.
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Board of Education
Prof
D L. Thompson
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ter or Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ter or Tablets as a cure enhancing vigor and vitality. It claims to invigorate and strengthen, asserting root-disease remedies and featuring 35 cent price. Prepared by H. Boyd & Co.
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Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain Tea
H. Boyd & Uo
Dewitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for Piles Burns Sores
Dewitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a remedy for piles burns and sores. Bold claim highlights its use for skin ailments and quick relief. Product emphasizes carbolized witch hazel as active ingredient and the salve format.
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Dewitt
Longtime Wayne County Pioneer Peter Moser Dies at 93
Peter Moser died June 15 at age 93 years 1 month 11 days, the oldest resident of Wayne County. Born in Switzerland he settled near Dalton after immigrating in 1825. He married Anna Beer in 1832 and built a 737 acre farm, passing through 11 children, 50 grandchildren, and many greats. Funeral held at Mennonite church with services in German and English. interment in Mennonite cemetery.
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Delton
Peter Macer
Dalton
David P
Tomaday
Wayne County
Ohie
Moser
Arprif Wy Tao
Montier
Canton
Berre
Switzerland
Fwo
Peter
America
New York
Schnnenberg
Sneardyets Township
Philadelphia
Hevan
Misa Anna Beer
Firstoser
Jane Ju
Mr Moser
Masaillon
Old Mennonite Church
Jaecob Moser
Cleopnas Amatatz
Amatatz
Jacob Nussbaum Alao
Amatutz
Mennonite Cemetery
Onions as Irrigators Boost Dry Season Yields
A Reed City Minnesota farmer reports a method to aid crops in drought by planting onions and potatoes in alternating rows. The onions’ fumes reportedly affect the potatoes, aiding growth despite dry conditions. The note urges readers to begin onion seta planting.
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Minn
Dr Shoop and Chamberlain Remedies Advers a Lot
Colic and Diarrhoea pains relief from Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Billers Modern Pharmacy and Boyd & Co. Piles relief from Dr Shoop’s Magi Ointment. Pink Pain Tablets offer a trial package. Dr Shoop’s Headache Tablets ease neuralgia and period pains. Dr Thomas’ Eclectric Oil touted for croup. Mrs Whiteacre of Buffalo endorses local use.
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Billers Modern Pharmacy
Boyd & Co
Dr. Shoops
Thomas
Mra
Whiteacre
Buffalo
Prize at tournament in Youngstown event noted
On a trip to Youngstown estate golf tournament participants from Wooster entered several events. Sweeny won a special prize for a preaching and potting, while Wooster gentlemen performed well in the events they entered representing Wooster Country.
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Youngstown
Asweeny
Wooster
Wooster Tales Hint at Court Case and July Circus Hype
The By the Way column reports on a court case against Harry Carpenter of Rittman with minor damages, describes local bicyclists and road etiquette, and teases a forthcoming marriage announcement. It notes mail irregularities at Wooster post office, playful anecdotes with a letter carrier, and anticipates a big Fourth of July circus boosting local excitement.
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Court of Common Pleas
Harry Carpenter
Rittman
Carpenter
Actoists
Toledo Summer School Opens with Noted Educators
Sapt Van Cleve, a renowned state educator, was elected superintendent at Toledo as a visitor on Saturday. Ten more names joined enrollment on Tuesday. The opening lecture course featured the Tunian Astale quartet of Toledo and Mrs Molly Jane Reed of Canton. A large audience attended the Friday evening entertainment, and both the performers and Mrs Reed received enthusiastic applause for their talents.
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Sapt van Cleve
Toledo
Yatartay
Tunian Astale
Molly Jane Reed
Canton
Mies
Reed
Chamberlain’s Salve and Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Salve curing hands and praising medicines by M H Rodney & Co. of Almond Alabama and Bixler’s Modern Pharmacy. It also promotes Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy with a free trial size and notes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a medical aid with claims of effectiveness.
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S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Orrs
Chamberlain
M H Rodney & Co
Almond
Ala
Bixlers Modern Pharmacy
S. d. Bord & Co
Shoop
Kenny Wis
Bixler
Modern Pharmacy
Dyspepsia and Pink Pills Aid Stomach and Nerve Health
Mrs W T Clark describes long stomach trouble and nervous weakness eased after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Advertisement asserts indigestion heartburn and kidney involvement from stomach distress improve with toning of the stomach and revival of nerves. Pills sold by druggists or by mail 60 cents a box six for $2.60 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Lelief
W. T. Clark
West
Rome
Thad
Dr Williams
Pink Pilla
Hitams
Williams
Witenes
Aix
Dr. Willams Medicine
Schenectady
Multilingual posted notices warn of train wreck risk
Representatives of the Pennsylvania company posted notices along the right of way drawing attention to statutes punishing train wrecking or attempted wrecking. Notices printed in English Italian and Slavish aim to be readable by all employees and those with business with the company. They reflect concerns after a previous alleged bombing or attempt to derail trains and warn against repetition.
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Pennsylvania Company
A Fortunate Texan’s Endorsement of King’s New Life Pill
Mr W Goodloe of 107 St Louis St Davis Tex says he has tried Dr King's New Life Pills for malaria and biliousness and found them highly effective with no harm. He notes the product at Roya & Co.'s drug store.
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W. Goodloe
St. Louis St Davis
Tex
Dr. King
Ray Dentgried
Roya & Co
Man 80, healthy and works hard says thanks to Foley’s Kidney Cure
An elderly man in Branchton praises Foley’s Kidney Cure for restoring vigor after healthful work capacity. He extols six bottles as turning him into a new man and wishes success to the remedy. Ads for Foley’s Kidney Cure, Kidney and Binders Pills, and Krelyer’s Drug Store promote backache and urinary trouble relief.
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L.C Rogers
Branchton Partes
Foley
Foleys Kidney Cure
Bixiers Pharmacy
S. H Boyd & Cotts
DeWitts
Krelyer
Train Timetable From Wooster to Scute Norte
Train leaves Wooster at 1:15 PM, arrives at 7:40 AM, 4:15 PM. Schedule shows departures labeled Over and 420 with ambiguous directions.
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Wooster Over
Scute Norte
Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. Notice
Locals North schedule details from Wogster list multiple times and routes. Direct service to Gokppewa Lake and connections to Lindale Wellington Berlin Heights Norwalk. Unclear fragments indicate service times and fares, with several garbled entries.
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Gokppewa Lake
Lintreds & Forth
Iism
Direct Fornees
Lindale, Furies Pris Ee
Wellington
Shcainesm
Berlin Heights
Norwalk
Athe Oe
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