Wooster Chronicle Highlights June 1900 Local News
June 23 to 27 items from Wooster Ohio cover births arrests and civic events. Notes include a new daughter to Deputy Postmaster James Shamp, a Mary Souser placed in Massillon Hospital, census information secrecy rules, public events at fair grounds, a 72 year old woman struck by apoplexy, a missing Toledo man located in Philadelphia, Fourth of July invitations to veterans, local circus plans, milling family relocation to Wooster, and various social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Shamp
J. S. McCoy
Mary Souser
Inirmary
Massillon
Frank Webner
Smithville
Forces Relieve Chinese Front Near Peking Amid Turmoil
June reports from Ghetu and Shanghai indicate battles around Tien Tsing and Peking with heavy strain on legations and ministers. British Indian troops, German arms, and Chinese forces totaling about 40,000 loom large as fleets and relief expeditions move, amid uncertain loyalties and a disrupted railway behind the limited relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghetu
Kempff
Tien Tsing
Tiny
Teln
Peking
Rumirus
Seymour Hia
Pretty School Teacher Healed by Special Doctor in Ohio
Miss Maud Oviatt of Brunswick Medina county Ohio was ill for two years fading to pale. She sought many doctors but worsened until Dr Katenin the eminent specialist diagnosed and cured her in five months. She remains strong and healthy two years later. Dr Kutchin plans another Wooster visit Wednesday July 4 at the Yoder House with free consultation and advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Oviatt
Brunswick
Medina County
Ohio
Katenin
Kutchin
Wooster
Yoder House
Wooster and Ashland Rail Project Promises Revival
H B Camp states the Wooster & Ashland railroad is not dead and negotiations are under way to complete the line from West Lebanon to Beach City. After initial progress the project was abandoned, but Camp reports ongoing talks with parties to push a final completion once negotiations succeed. He cautions that no definite date can be named yet, though swift action is hoped once agreements are reached, with Camp in supreme control as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Camp
Wooster
Camp
Camps
Monocacy Fire Incident At Taku Forts Reported
June 28 report states the gunboat Monocacy failed to answer after being fired upon by the Taku forts. The matter surprised officials who sought an explanation, which had not yet been provided. Official quarters offered no clarification to counter rumors that the Monocacy refused to respond unless ordered to hold her position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taku
Monocacy
Heavy Foreign Losses Amid Allied Landing at Taku
June 26 report from Teing Tah records eight thousand allied troops landing at Taku, including 1,200 Germans. A French officer from Tien Tsin to Taku cites Russian losses at 160 killed and 800 wounded, while German gunboat reports Chinese masses near Tong Ku and an imminent attack anticipated on the Pei-Hoo river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teing Tah
Taku
Tien Tsin
Pei-Hoo
Tong Ku
Ginseng prices slump in Kentucky mountains amid Boxer unrest
In Loutaville Kentucky on June 26 troubles in China are impacting distant mountain districts where hundreds rely on ginseng trade for livelihoods. Since Boxer outrages began prices have fallen from about $3.75 to $2.26 a pound, the lowest in four years for Kentucky product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Loutaville
China
Platt's Condition Advanced by One Cent Update
A brief item notes Thom as O Platt improving his condition by one cent with a mention of readiness to perform at any time, reflecting a medical or personal status update in a compact notice.
Wooster Baptist Association Opens in Canton
The Wooster Baptist Association held its first annual meeting in Canton for a three day session ending Thursday noon. Romeo Rays led Wednesday morning worship. Lucia Geitgey read a paper on securing child conversion and Lura Myers spoke on The Flomenical Conference. KE Chisney closes Thursday morning with The Measure of Christian Greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Association
The
Wooster Baptist Association
Canton
Romeo Rays
Wooster + Church
Lucia Geitgey
Lura Myers
KE Chisney
Record Heat Breaks Yearly Temperatures Across City
A volatile weather day pushes temperatures above the annual mean, the heat rising with a partly cloudy sky. Observers note the season’s heat record appears within reach, while a light shower offers brief relief as crowds endure the sultry conditions. Local chatter jokes about the heat and the blunt nature of the summer’s start.
Death of Wooster Resident Charles A Fisher at Nam LTasday
Charles A Fisher, lifelong Wooster resident, died suddenly on West Spring Street after a lengthy illness. He was 63 years, 3 months, and 16 days old, employed by Turrett Sonk as a machine hand. He leaves a large family and is survived by siblings and a sister, with funeral services at Wooster Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Fisher
Wooster
Nam
West Spring Street
Mito Foster
Eo Bey
Charlies
Turrett
Sonk
Fisher
Creare
Foleda
Dpe
Worthy lady honored at village festival and speech
A pageant of social events includes Mrs Nba Ntbeatos WMV honored as a leading figure. Family and neighbors gather for a ceremony with speeches, tokens, and a crowd at Baillitage schoolhouse. Weather forecasts hint at a festival night with a large turnout despite other events. The celebration features Miss Whitworth teacher and Miss Maud McCoy visiting Wooster, with locals attending from nearby towns.
Teachers Association attendees depart for Put-in-Bay
A group including Prof W Bennett, Prof WH F Lomgenecker, Misses Tura B Kean Margaret C King Gertrude Plank Bertha Umingham Grace L Haupert Supt Chas Haupert Mrs Chas Haupert Paul Haupert Professors Elias Compton Notestein J C Boyd Misses Alice Smith Kate A Deer Chloe Punek Miss Flora Herzog Clara Miller and Prof E W Henderson traveled to Put-in-Bay Monday morning to attend Ohio State Teachers Association sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Put-in Bay
Ohio State Teachers Association
W. Bennett
WH. F Lomgenecker
Tura B Kean
Margaret C King
Gertrude Plank
Bertha Umingham
Grace L. Haupert
Chas. Haupert
Paul Haupert
Elias Compton
Notestein
J. C Boyd
Alice Smith
Kate A
Professor Woodland Signs Year-Long Lectures Contract
Prof J E Woodland of this city closes a season long contract with Pal mer Lecture Bureau Chicago for 00 01. He receives a year’s leave of absence from Keddie Institute Lightstown NJ where he heads the Science Department to devote his time to liquid air experiments. Lectures run Oct 1 to May 1 with personal management by Russell Val mér Chicago. Liquid supplies come from factories in New York City and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Woodland
Palmer Lecture Bureau
Chicago
Ill
Keddie Institute
Lightstown
N. J
Ensis
Allof
Woodlaud
Russell Valmér
New York City
Los Angeles
Cal
Apparent Bag Company Output Misstated in Column
A Saturday column misreported Clapper Bag Company's production as 30,000 bags weekly. The correction clarifies the figure is 30,000 per day, or about 210,000 weekly, changing the perceived output by a wide margin.
City Board of Equalization Concludes 25-Day Session
The City Board of Equalization adjourned after a 25 day session in which 80 persons were examined before the board. They reviewed assessor books across wards and added 62,931 to the duplicate, allocated as New Structures and additions 24,180 first ward 4,130 second ward 3,970 third ward 50,316 fourth ward 410 fifth ward 1,750 sixth ward 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Equalization
Erteic Tae
Runaways Captured by Marshals After Home Escape
Marshal Latimer received word from Bert Whitehead of Wellington that three boys were in custody for running away from the Wayne County Children's Home. The youths Milo Dashem George Shaffer and Jesse Mills admitted escaping and claimed to have walked the distance while camping out. They were returned to the Home on Sunday evening with Sept. Jarvis taking them back later that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Latimer
Bert Whitehead
Wellington
Wayne County
Milo Dashem
George Shaffer
Jesse Mills
Jarvis
Fines for Guardsmen at 8th Infantry Ohio National Guard
June 24 1900 at Bucyrus Ohio National Guard announces General Orders No 13 detailing fines for 8th Infantry Regiment members. Schedule covers absences from drill inspection camp parade and armory conduct with specified penalties and discretionary earning of fines under regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th Infantry
Oma National Guard
Bucyrus
Ohio National Guard
Ath Infantry
Qiag
Ohio Nationel
Council of Administration
Sth Regiment of Infantry
Sink
Aartera
Courta
Marriage Licenses for Several Couples Across Cities
Raymond Williams of Sandusky and Gaul Hamilton of Orrville. Leary Oswald of Burbank and Cora Weiler of Congress. Frank Staufer and Edith Flory of Mito Raton. James Galehouse of Doylestown and Crystal Gish of Rittman. Thamus Benton Jarvis of Mansfield and Mary Edna Warner of Shreve. Charles E. Shand and Cilla A McAfee of Orrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Willams
Sandusky
Gaul Harmilton
Orrville
Leary Oswald
Burbank
Cora Weiler
Congress
Frank Staufer
Edith Flory
Mito Raton
James Galehouse
Doylestown
Crystal Gish
Rittman
Thamus Benton Jarvis
Mansfield
Mary Edna Warner
Shreve
Charles E. Shand
Cilla A McAfee
Wooster J Commandery Officers Elected for Term
Wooster J Commandery No 4 Knights Templar elected officers for the ensuing term led by Eminent Commander Forbes Alock General and Captain General CM Gray Prelate James B Miner Senior Warden H KR Griffin Tumor Warden Harry BE Kurtz Treasurer L P Obliger Recorder Jesse McClellan Standard Bearer WK McCalinon Sword Bearer A S Lehman Warder David Nice The First Presbyterian Sabbath School picnic at Odell's Lake enjoyed a pleasant day with good weather and courteous hosts Daniel Roth and John Rush contributed to a smooth event while Mrs Will Beresford announced a blooming Bird of Paradise plant raised from seed after six years.
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First Presbyterian
Odell's Lake
Daniel Roth
Curtis House
John Rush
Lake House
Will Beresford
National Boer Relief Fund Ends, Returns to Envoys
The National Boer Relief Fund association led by Bourke Cochran and George W Ven Sielen has concluded operations and handed its net receipts to Boer envoys Fischer Wolmer and Wessels. The envoys plan to sail to Havre on the steamer Aquitaine on June 28.
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New York
National
Boer Relief Fund Association
Bourke Cochran
George W Ven Sielen
Messrs. Fischer
Wolmerans and
Wessels
Dr. Hoffmeyer
Cape T4
Loyds
Muller
Europe
Havre
Grain-O praised as coffee substitute by Annie William
Annie William of Bucnanan Michigan writes from May 22 praising Genesee Pure Food Co. grain substitute Grain-O found better and less injurious than coffee. Her mother quit coffee, and the family now packs Grain-O weekly for ten years, sending best regards.
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Bucnanan
Mich
Genesee Pte, Food Co
LeRoy
IN. Y
Annie William
From Your Neighborhood at Oak Grove June notes
A Republic reports from Oak Grove details neighbors visiting relatives and community happenings. Mrs John Snyder and her niece visited south Buckeye street. Mr and Mrs Snyder entertained Enos Johnson and grandson Forest near Maysville. Nora Moore stayed with Ida Thomas. Miller runs his mill and crates wood. plastering lath contracts for D FE Landaws new house. Dr H H Young built a new office. Smyger and Easterday bought fire extinguishers. Mr Ropyis boy improves. McFadden to teach winter term with Eleanor Graham as primary.
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John Snyder
South Buckeye Street
Johnathan Snyder
Snyder
Enos Johnson
Forest
Near Maysville
Shaw
West Lebanon
Joe Keslar
Nora Moore
Applecreek
Ida Thomas
Miller
D FE. Landaw
H H Young
A. W Smyger
Easterday
Ropyi
Mr. McFadden
Wayne Township notices and local events June 26
Wayne Township items list visitors from Cleveland Canton Orrville Ashland and Sterling. Wheat cutting begins, a severe storm damaged telephone lines, Klondike gravel bank opened north of Blachville, prank roads under repair. Sawmill moved from Austin woods to Fyman farm near Jefferson. Sunday school children’ s day saw poor attendance due to threatening weather.
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Alfred Calin
Sterling
Christ Fair
Klondike
Blachlyille
Profstouter
Blachleyville
Rickenbaugh & Horwn
Austin Woods
Fyman
Jefferson
June 2 A lawn fete hosted by Ladies Aid Society at ALF
June 2 A lawn fete will be given by the Ladies Aid Society at the ALF. Chaired Saturday evening, June 3. Everybody invited. John Shire of Wooster in the new village blacksmith. The Buchanan reunion was held at the home of Ramses Buchanan last Wednesday. Mrs Webb visiting Alliance is at home. Mrs Peters in Canton last week is at home. Miss Berkheimer of Pennsylvania is the writer of her brother and wife in the village. The school board met last Monday and secured Charles Taha principal Vida Berkey primary. Weaver congratulates Uber for securing such competent teachers for the term. Bob Weaver closed a successful term of school at Excelsior Friday. Hershel Gill of Wooster was in the village Thursday. Nowony Killbuck June 25 Our school coach Friday with a grease dimmer Apr a and time 18 reported. Mrs Manstead and children of Duff falo. NS Yoo visiting with her father Geo Wilcox Harvey Troxel of Flying is in our neighborhood for an extended visit with his parents. Harvey always has a pleasant look for his place. Mrs Jacob Heffelfinger of Chester township died suddenly Monday evening of heart failure. buried Thursday forenoon at Wooster cemetery escorted by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. Mr Artman and Mr Wiselot Indiana were here to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs Hoelinger. The surgical operation performed on RoS Major last Wednesday afternoon proved to be entirely different from what the physicians expected to find. The operation revealed tuberculosis of the glands of the bladder. He is in a critical condition but at this writing is a little better. We hope for his speedy recovery. VAUDEVILLE JUNK
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Lawrence and Wooster
Fair Grounds
Ruth Elgin
Frank W Thomas
Toledo
Nannie Ormond
Wooster
Philadelphia
G . R. Posts
Canton
Ed F Davis
Pawnee
Smith
Phink & Gray
Fredericksburg
JA. Dressler
Smithville
Dressler
Kroft Fisher
John Plair
Talph
Sam
Charles Fisher
Zula Fisher
Caelit Fisher
Idma Fisher
Gracie Kramer
Sarah Efitner
John and
Hartes
Mina Manuel
Geore Wallan
Tom
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Moher
Louisa Rath
Vierence
Vierence Retries
Laura Franks
Sila
George Franks
Tsau Steel
On A Steel
Rey Steel
Addison Myers
Ladies Aid Society
ALF
Chaured
John Shire
Ramses Buchanan
Webb
Alliance
Peters
Miss Berkheimer
Pennsylvania
Charles Taha
Vida Berkey
Bob Weaver
Hershel Gill of
Nowony
Manstead
Dufffalo
Yoo
Geo Wilcox
Harvey Troxel
Harvey
Jacob Heffelfinger
Chester Township
Wooster Cemetery
Artman
Wiselot Indiana
Hoelinger
Ros
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Claim
An 19th century testimonial promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. It asserts pure blood as essential for citizenship and strength, with a viewer named Josie Eaton from Stafford Springs praising the product’s effectiveness across ages and sexes. The ad emphasizes reliability and avoidance of disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
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