Wooster visit links Cleveland youth with local kin
John Trunk of Cleveland Tennessee a Wooster boy who has found financial success in the south is visiting relatives here. Robert Mitchell, former president of Apple Creek, fell from a chair at Middletown Holmes County and died nearly instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Trunk
Cleveland,tenn
South
Robert Mitchell
Apple Creek
Middletown
Holmes County
Thomas Lee
W. EK. Megrew
Fire damages barn at Mrush Works in unknown origin
A barn at the rear of Mrush Works burned Monday afternoon for about 100 dollars with no insurance. The property belonged to Adam Foss. The notice also reports church construction by Colored Baptists nearing roof completion, aiming for mid July dedication, plus various local incidents and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrush Works
Adam Foss
Colored Baptists
To Cleanse the System with Soup of Figs Item
It promises a gentle cleanse to relieve costiveness and bilious buildup, aiming to purify the blood and awaken the kidneys and liver to healthier activity. The wording emphasizes avoiding irritation or weakening while addressing headaches and colds through a fig based remedy.
County official backs arrison and field in local vote
County Treasurer Wasson says he cannot go Grover and will vote for arrison and field. A horse owned by Anthony Fretz of Oomington was killed by lightning last Wednesday night. The school house contract at Pleasant Home was awarded to M. Bishop for 591.81. William Eberly was injured by a moving freight near Palmer street. Dr W W irestone found a broken rib and a badly bruised arm. Mrs James Hizer died in Shreve leaving three destitute children. John Keiffer’s farm bank barn burned with 300 bushels wheat and 160 bushels oats lost. insurance partially covers. Levi Hoff killed by lightning recently. A delivery horse ran away on South Buckeye Street causing fence damage. A nine year old girl saved Julian Jeffries’s daughter from danger. Albert Fouts arrested for shooting intent. bond set at 1500. Fouts surrendered after a funeral visit. Candle guessing contest favors Geo Schmutz with a time of 43 hours 43 minutes 30 seconds. DLD Miller promotes Big Beaver River to New Lisbon line project with Columbus talks and senator Rice support. A new foreign postal card launches July 1 to prepay replies. four cents, dual card system. John Van Meter dies aged 74 years 9 months. funeral at M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keiffer
Green Township
Kerffer
Levi Hoff
James Lee
South Buckeye St
Elenry Miller
Winshires
Julian Jeffries
Della Boydston
John van Meter
Grant Street
Mr. van Meter
Canton
Stark County
Wayne County
Wooster
C. W. van Meter
Walter van Meter
J. W. van Meter
Colorado City
Col
George van Meter
Montana
M. E. Church
Congress
Funk and Jones
Smith and Brown
Clevelant
Jackson
R. B. Wasson
Nine injury reports and town notices in Wooster column
An eight year old girl breaks an arm after a swing fall. A committee lists July 4 post office hours. Clergy changes include Rev Forsyth leaving Dalton for West Elizabeth. Prof Watt named city strains chief. Tommy Fitzgerald injured on a tree fall. Mrs Flickinger falls from a second story door. Leopold Rose, the old tin peddler, dies aged 74 in Apple Creek. A court case ends with Mrs Miller discharged. Congress considers Wooster & Lodi rail depot site. David Smith’s dairy burned after lightning. losses include hay oil meal and tobacco. Wedding of James Rightly’s daughter Millie to Harry Strow. Severe storm damages chimneys, switches, trees, and a telegraph hole in town.
Uncalled Letters at Wooster LP for Week End June 27 1892
Advertised letters uncalled for at Wooster post office for the week ending June 27 1892 include Ackerman Oscar Brumbaugh Miss Lizzie Denning Miss Clara Fetzer A it Farnum Duston Funck H O Israel Henry Rifle Mrs Lizzie Shreve E Henry Ingler Randolph Rattleshake Persons must state they are advertised and provide the advertisement date. Samuel Metzler P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In the Wooster LP. O
Ackerman
Oscar Brumbaugh
Lizzie Denning
Clara Fetzer
A. It Farnum
Duston Funck
H. O. Israel
Henry Rifle
Lizzie Shreve
E. Henry Ingler
Randolph Rattleshake
Samuel Metzler
P. M
Deneire and McClarran deny piano shop closure
Trivial piano dealers circulate a false report that the Wayne County music firm has gone out of business. Deneire and McClarran insist they are the sole exclusive music merchants in Wayne County, the oldest established firm, with no plans to retire. Opposite City Hall, Wanners &W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Wayne County
Bor
Deneire & McClarran
City Hall
Wanners &W
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Dr. John
A Missouri physician endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praising its dependable safety and quick action. The notice cites Laubach and Druggists as distributing the product in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. John
D. Mo
Laubach & Druggists
County Treasurer predicts third defeat for Democrats
County Treasurer Rezin B. Wasson telegraphed Hon. Cal Brice in Chicago on June 22, 1892. He warned that if the Democrats again rise to a third true defeat, it will be deserved and inevitable, expressing firm partisan certainty on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasson
Rezin. B. Wasson
Cal, Brice
Wooster
Galvin
Brice
Chicago
Accidental Shot Wounds Girl in Wayne Township
An eighteen year old, Isiah Beechy, attempted to shoot a crow with a shotgun near Madisonburg. The hammer slipped as he lowered it and the load struck his five year old sister Linda in the face and chest. Dr. A C Knestrick attended. injuries serious though not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
Isiah Beechy
Jacob Beechy
Madisonburg
Linda
A.C. Knestrick
Creston
City Board of Equalization Adjourns After Tax Duplicate Update
The City Board of Equalization adjourned last Wednesday as 880.040 was added to the tax duplicate. The entry lists personal property in First and Second Wards, with street wards missing readings, and new buildings in First to Fifth Wards totaling 4,140 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Equalization
Keeley Institute at Cuyahoga Falls Offers Treatment
In a temperance interview Rev. DeWitt Talmage lauds the Keeley Cure for drunkenness and opium, noting former drinkers reformed in his Brooklyn church. The Keeley Institute at Cuyahoga Falls, under Dr. Leslie Keeley’s method, operates with Dr. Maris managing medical care. The spacious home has grounds and confidential correspondence is promised for information on treatment, terms, and home programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn
N. Y
Keeley
Cuyahoga Falls
Keeley Institute Co
Political manifesto on free trade and monetary reform
R B Wasson argues for absolute free trade and universal tax fairness with a graded income tax. He proposes government issued money backed by real estate security, calls for ending gold and silver coinage, and favors economic education in public schools.
Given Relief Corps Installs In Orrville During Visit
The president of Given Relief Corps and officers visited Orrville last Thursday to establish a local unit. Edith Sweeny installed the officers as a 30 member corps formed at Orrville. Mrs Hamilton presided, with addresses from Mrs Lerch of Wooster and a social reception at Mrs Sheppard and Mrs Hamilton homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Given Relief Corps
Orrville
James Hamilton
Edith Sweeny
Wooster
Dane
Births in Wayne County 1891 totals 626 with 311 males
The 1891 assessor returns show Wayne County recorded 626 births, 311 males and 316 females, distributed across Wooster wards and townships such as Clinton Plain Chester and Sugarcreek. The report notes a rise of about 40 births from 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ueed
Fourth
Seeen
Clinton
Plain
Chester
Congress
Canaan
Wayne
Bias
Franklin
Saltcreek
Crreene
Greene
East Union
Milton
Chippewa
Baughman
Naughman
Il Sugarcreek
West Lebanon
San Wage
Multiple Wills and Administrations Filed for Probate or Accounts
A stream of probate actions and accounts appears, listing wills probated or filed for probate, executors and administrators filing final, distributive, and first accounts, inventories and appraisements, bonds, and assignments for numerous individuals including George Meally, Catharine Spotta, Mary Welker, Mrs. S. K. Kauffman, Peter Gauling, Clem S. Shoub, Thos. Metzler, John Carse, Bobt. Scott, Christian Sommers, Christian Mellinger, Jacob Bucher, Jane Bucher, Margaret McKaughlin, Samuel Berkey, Catharine Foulk, Solomon Acker, Augustine Marthey, John Meally, and John Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. Hostetler
George Meally
Samuel Marr
Mary Welker
John Long
S. K. Kauffman
Will
Catharine Spotta
John Cramer
Peter Gauling
Ross W. Funck
Clem S. Shoub
Louisa S. Miller
Jno
W. Cutter
Jacob Bucher
Jane Bucher
Margaret McKaughlin
Samuel Berkey
John Martin
Catharine Foulk
Olive G. Acker
Robt. Porter
John Erwin
Wm. B. Rogers
Allcock Porous Plasters Endorsement by Princeton Trainer
James Robinson, et trainer at Princeton College, testifies to the quick relief and strong strengthening effects of Allcock's Porous Plasters. He notes they are gentler than other plasters and can be cut into strips to allow movement while treating leg and foot muscle strain during sprint and distance events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Princeton College
Princeton
N. J
Allcock
Allicock
Despot to the West Hos Timed Travel Remedy
Traveling public relies on Hoster's Stomach Bitters on steamboats cars and stage coaches to counteract indigestion cramps heartburn and bilious distress. It claims to guard against malarial disorders and travel fatigue especially for invalids and convalescents. It also mentions Siegen thalers as a footwear purchase recommendation.
Fertilizer Brands Arrive for Wayne Farmers This Season
Wayne area suppliers announce stock of leading brands for the upcoming season. The selections include Salem Bone and Meat, Fine Raw Bone, Garden City, National Bone, Diamond Soluble Bone and Potash, Zell’s Quano, and Sea Island Guano among others. Stored at the warehouse, these goods promise lower prices than agents and convenient pickup without car trips. Farmers urged to plan purchases and save time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Garden City
National Bone
Zell
Quano
E. 8. Fitch Co
Ware Bone
Basin Fertilizer Co
Sea Island
Homestead
Baptist Young People's Union excursion tickets sale details
On July 13 and 4 excursion tickets good to return until July 19 will be sold to Detroit at reduced rates from principal stations on the Pennsylvania Lines. The sale accounts for the Union meeting. Also Rice's on the Square advertises wall paper window shades and curtain poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Assembly
Lakeside
Ilth
Guy McHinley
Detroit
Pennsylvania
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Dsw
Rice's
Washington, D.C
League of American Wheelmen
Pennsylvania Lines
Prea Y
D&w
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Wooster Alan No Co
Eastaberry Street
George Kettler
Frey
W.& M. W. Railway
P.M
A.M
Stations and
Tance
Toe Acres Isle Burbank Rd
Shade Creek
Cedar Valley
A Wooster
Ledi
Ohio
J L. Gnsen
W L. Firestone
Uhbio
War Toom- Burg
Cleveland
Lops
North
Booth
Express Company
Henry Oldroyd
Shreve
Ev ‘Ning
Boston Piano Co
Henry Kampf
Anghman Township
I. N. Keiffer
Relief Corps
A. Brandstetter
William
Rogers
Mrs
Odessa
James Stitt Jr
Franklin Township
J H Stoll
Isaac Jameson
M. M. Fowler
Samuel Taylor
Mast Union Mutual Insurance Company
Joan van Meter
Jacob Bupp
Lataspurg
John C. Morr
Elizabeth Bupp
Jacob
Lizzie
Craighead & Jo
McClure & Baker
J M. Kalmbach
M. L. Goodman
W. H. Maurer
John Johnston
S. Kline
John Ss. Caskey
F. Miller
J.H. Taylor
Nellie Hro
Harry McClarran
Iseo Oval
Fiward I
Grover
Arrison
Field
Anthony Fretz
Oomington
Pleasant Home
M. Bishop
William Eberly
Palmer Street
W. Wirestone
Charles Everhart
Albert Fouts
Applecreek
Marshal Klsperman
Fouts
Kilsperman
Yost
J. R. Cunningham
H. L. Graham
G . Schwartz
J M. Reed
Geo. ‘S
Schmutz
Wm. McDonald
Harry Young
G. F Schwartz
Wm Scotland
Frank Ackerman
Ray Fisher
Jule McClarran
DLD
Miller
Columbus
Thce
Clevelands
P . Aelay
Ate
U. S
Fia Ie
Ete
Jayne Road
A. H. Keister
Sam’n Metzler
P. Mn
J. Forsyth
Dalton Presbyterian Church
West Elizabeth
James Watt
Stnsis
City
Ayer
Tommy Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald
Fifth Ward
Mary Flickinger
Jeromeville
Leopold Rose
Rose
Alsace
Ger
Peckinpaugh
Court House
Harrison H. Miller
Mullberry Street
Wooster & Lodi
David Smith
James Rightly
Pittsburg Ave
Millie A
Miller Block
Liberty Street
Emu Faber
Ihe
Electric Light Co
Henry Derr
Brumpter
Forrest Cassner
Naftzger 2 Co
Ie 1c6
R. Bl Wasson
The
Board of Equalization
Keeley Institute
Bestias
Nich S
NEW Drug Store
Geo. J. Krieger
Northwestern University
R.B. Wasson
W.R. C
Probate Court
Far West
Siegenthalers
Counties
Frick & Tyler
Laubach & Boyd
Wooster, O
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO. Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West
Cavaldine
Nat & Marvin
Bite
Edo
Siegenthaler’s
Liberty St
Harry Strow
Millie A. Rightly
Martin Brenner
Ida M. Wecht
Edgar E.stone
Dora I. Gish
Durham
Cleveland Dry Goods Store
Brandenburg
Sr. O. Stern
Frick’s
Bloomberg's
Sumner
H. A. Bloomberg
Orfew
Washington, D C
Rt. L. Mead
Laubach & Boyd Druggists
Emil Faber
W. H. Cummings
Market Street
Rice’s
Woolford
Lanbach & Boyd, Draggist, Wooster
O. Bryri
Wooster Markets
Frick@ Tyler
Peiger
O Stover
Cpessseeeaee Seevene
Creal
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