Word from every Tex Wooster correspondent needed
Local paper urges new correspondents from every town to report weekly. McLean’s man McConville backs U S Senate bid. Myers says McLean believes he can buy anything. McKinley Cuba policy will be conservative yet decisive on American citizens. Col Kartz may retire to avoid term contest. Judge Long of Michigan Supreme Court renominated by Republicans amid wartime wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BR. McLean
McConville
Allen UO. Myers
McLean
McKinley
Justice Long
Michigan Supreme Court
Hoke
Sylvester Scovel
Cubs
Cisneros
Cgeuveral-Lo
Gomez
Spain
Cuba
United States
Scovel
Senator Mitchell Blocks Oregon Senate Succession
Senator Mitchell of Oregon appears to have blocked Republicans from securing a successor in the U S Senate. His offer to withdraw may come too late to help.
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Mitchell
Oregon
United States
Senate
Cleveland May Pocket Veto to Shield McKinley Admin
The commentator suggests Cleveland could veto appropriation bills by refusing to sign them, effectively shielding McKinley’s administration. The discussion centers on large sums cited as 36,000,000 or 70,000,000 dollars in appropriations tied to Cleveland's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
McKinley
Consul General Presses Backing Over Treaty Demands
Consul General remains at Havana posting but issues notice he will press tougher demands under the Spanish treaty unless backed by the State Department and White House. He warns a different tone may follow in coming weeks depending on support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Hae
State Department
White Houere
President Cleveland praised for strong stance on immoral papers
President Cleveland denounces indecent newspapers and denies a pardon to James B. Wilson who was sentenced in December 1895 in Indiana to two years in prison a $250 fine and costs for mailing immoral literature. His language remains vigorous and pointed toward offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveldird
James 8. Wilson
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Public sentiment on Greece and Cuba stirs strong debate abroad
Excitement and resentment rise as US and British leaders face Greece and Cuba policy. Frye, Morgan, and others press for protective action in Cuba while criticizing Spain and urging decisive moves. Britain’s Salisbury and Balfour warn Greece gains through Crete risk broader European tensions amid Turkish-Greek clashes.
Medina county man for U. S. Marshal post hailed by Republicans
Norman P. Nichols of Medina county, four years sheriff, is named by a broad Republican coalition as the candidate for U. S. Marshal from Northern Ohio. Support comes from judges, county officers, Cleveland and Toledo officials, and leaders across Cuyahoga, Stark, Summit, Huron, Erie, Lorain, Lucas, Lake counties, signaling strong party backing amid national Cuba and Spanish tension discussions. The Medina Advocate notes the party's need to consolidate support and urges Republicans to subscribe and aid the cause while warning of political stakes in St Louis Cuban sympathies.
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Norman P. Nichols
Ohio
U. S
Medina County
Wazetle
Nichola
Cuyahoga
Stark
Vortage
Summit
Huron
Erie
Lorain
Lucas
Lake
Medina
Cleveland
Major
Toledo
Uhle
Ce Vere Atten
R. Nichols
Smyser
Wooster
Chels
Marshal Niteholsopereh Bet
Tussarawas County
New
Philadelphia Advocate
Cne
J. Lelvaine
de Sargea
Advocate
Lamocrate
Ourist
Adronte
Great success of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advert
The text touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as highly effective, claiming rapid conversions of trial users into walking advertisements. It credits cures for constipation indigestion and sick headache and promotes trial 10 cent sizes along with larger 500 and 1 dollar bottles from Laubath and Boyd.
Wright Medical Capsule User Praises Celery Capsules
A reader from Wooster Ohio writes on January 20 1697 praising Wright Medical Celery Capsules from George J Krieger druggist for constipation and inflammatory rheumatism. He claims rapid cure within three weeks and notes resumed roofing work with no further attacks. He ends with a clear conscience endorsement to any sufferer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Wright Medical
Columbus
Sir
Wright
Geo. J.krieger
Roofer
Lewis
McGnunx
Joyous Golden Years of Durstine Couple Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Jacob Durstine of this city marked their golden wedding on Feb 26 with an informal reception at 137 Heall avenue. Their children and grandchildren attended, with guests from Medina Ashland Columbus and Wooster. A historical fruit cake made from multiple family weddings highlighted the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Duratine
Gladden
Ana
Nina
Miriam
Lillian
Lea B. Varstine
Columbus
N. Y. Life Inc. Co
Florence
A. B, Bishop
Medina
Benjamin ?Palmer
Ashland
Mra
Darstine
J. H. Sarles
Lee Daratine
Wooster
Canaan Township
Holmen County
Mary Ann Hartman
Rey Veter
Elizabeth Hartman
Jollytown
Jacob Dauratine
Abraham
Catharine Daurstine
Paint Township
Holmes County
Archibald Megrew
Briaa
Mt. Eaton
Rite
Clari
Bel Durastine
Nk Durstine
Frank Durstine
Ink
Lee Durspee
Mrs. Riale
Jacob
Duratine
Dangers of the Grip and Cough Remedy Claim
A cough remedy from Chamberlain is touted as preventing pneumonia from la grippe and offering a faster permanent cure than rivals. The ad notes widespread use with no pneumonia cases among users, and promotes 95 and 60 cent sizes sold by Lan bach & Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
Chamberlain
Lanbach & Boyd
Mar
Reverend Crane Endorses Tomasi Eclectric Ol] for Catarrh Relief
Local ad copy touts a remedy named Tomasi Eclectric Ol] claiming relief for severe catarrh. Quoted by Rev. E. L. Crane of Den Kirk, New York, asserting the product relieves even persistent cases with regular use several times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
E. £. Crane
Denkirk
N. Y
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medical discovery that cleanses kidneys liver and bowels and dispels biliousness. It claims gentle positive effects and urges purchase in boxes priced 10 25 or 50 cents with guarantee by druggists.
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C.C. C
Death Angel and Local Obituaries Chronicle Sudden Passings
Several deaths are noted including Effie Kinney of North Walnut Street after illness, and an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reid of East South Street who died of pneumonia. Christian Shapk of Sugarcreek Townhip dies at 60 in the infirmary. Lieut. BE Palmer funeral draws local veterans. services held at M E Church with Given Post and Jones family pallbearers noted. A class gathering discusses Lear and Macbeth with literary analysis and future meeting planned for March tb.
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Effie M
Paday
Wm. Kinney
North Walnut Street
Congres
Wil Reid
East South Street
Will Harp
Reid
BE. A. Palmer
M. E
Larbank
James Young Post
Harbank
Wooster
J. Frank Smith
Given Post
F. M. Buckok
John Horo
W’hitip Horo
James Clinedinsr
Otto Berdon
Edward Keyser
O. V.I
Datix
Classica
Miss Hard
Lear
Macbeth
Edgar
Acbeth
Clut
Lord
Lady Mantreth
Miss Platter
University Notes and Personals at Marietta and Wooster
University notes from Marietta and Wooster in 1883 discuss past contest results, plans for a teachers course, and inquiries about spring sessions. Mentions of Professor McDowell, President Stovel, Dr Scovel, and other faculty. Also notes social gatherings between university and experiment station communities and warnings about girls health and a medical advertisement from the World Diplo...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. A. McDowell
McDowell
Wooster
Stovel
Cleveland Presbyterian Church
Haydn
W. Halbert
Lane Theological Seminary
Unio
Scovel
Littasburg
Pennsylvania
Piercreavorite
Pierce
O. Es
World Diopeanary Medical Association
Buttale
N.Y
M Y O B Social Evening and Wedding in Canal Fulton
Last night the M Y O B of St Marys Catholic church held its final meeting of the season in the Lee block rooms. Ladies hosted gentleman friends from Canton Navarre Shreve and Big Prairie with music by Kletcher Mandolin lab and readings by Miss Kittie Collins and Miss Nannie Rotthaus. The event featured prizes and a fine supper supervised by Miss Katie Rhodes. Miss Emma Stoolmiller wed Stephen Steinmetz at Sts Philip and James in Canal Fulton with a large attendance. The Marsh allyville band played Mendelssohn’s march and 133 guests attended from Akron and nearby towns.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Lee Block
Canton
Navarre
Shreve
Big Prairis
Kletcher Mandolin Lab
Kittie Collins
Nannie Rotthaus
Ora Buckley
Katie Rhodes
Emma Stoolmiller
A. Stoolmiller
Clinton
Stephen Steinmetz
Marshaldsville
Sts. Philip and James Church
Canal Fulton
Akron Democrat
Akron
Mendelssohn
Williams
C HB Jones
Geo Williame
Chas. Aastgen
Jobo Carroll
John Stoolwillar
A. Steinmetz
Shegina Bass
Wiliam Zimmerman
Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer Cited In Cure Testimony
A Morley Michigan man in failing health for five years with headaches rheumatism kidney and heart trouble sleeplessness nearly suffered paralysis before Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer allegedly cured him after a short use. Druggist Nelson Pike endorses the remedy noting its remarkable effects in twenty four years in the trade. Sold by Laubach and Boyd.
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Wheeler
Chas
A Jones
Morley
Nelson Pike
One Way Settiera Fare Deals By Cleveland Line
On the first and third Mondays and Tuesdays each month until May 18 97 inclusive the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Ky will sell one way spileca tickets to almost any southern southeastern or southwestern point. Affected travelers may write to or consult a CA&R Ry agent or the undersigned for fare rates ticket terms and trip details. C F Daly Geneva Passenger Agent Cleveland O May 18
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Cleveland, Akron & Olumbus Ky
Orouthwest
C.F. Daly
Geneva Rassenger
Cleveland
Probate and guardianship filings reveal April hearings
McClarran announces distributive accounts of Elizabeth Meil. J B Hi administrator. Bond filed for Rachel Wilhelm. Guardians appointed for Mary Frey and Mary Hewer with bonds. Will and estate actions include sale orders for Johns and Mettetal. Several partial accounts and inventories noted with April hearings and new bonds.
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McClarran
J.B. Hi
Elizabeth Meil
T. D. Wilhelm
Rachel Wilhelm
A.M Doghes
Mary A. Frey
Jos. Criley
Wi. Porter
Mary Hewer
Samuel Marr, Jr
Johns
James
Weeley Zangg
George Mettetal
T B Keeler
Wom
Egolf
Emma
Gauit
Sarah Griffin
A D Metz
Geo. A. Jackson
Adam Hensel
Katharine Diehl
Philip Diehl
Adair
C. G Winebdrenner
Robt. Hatfield
Jacob Dague
Dangers of Common Soda and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An article warns against using common soda to relieve heartburn noting it irritates the stomach and may cause severe issues. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe cure for sour stomach and mentions Dr. Harlandson and Dr. Wuerth endorsing them. The Stuart Co. offers a free booklet and sells the tablets for 50 cents a package.
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Harlandson
Stuart
Wuerth
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Bedi
The Complete Story of His Capture Told for First Time
An extended dispatch from Havana recounts Sylvester Scovel’s capture on a Cuban railroad. The article notes Cuban sympathy, the Guardia Civil arrest, and a three hour interview with Gen Luque. US Consul Madrigal supplies aid, and Scovel’s bravery amid harsh prison conditions is highlighted.
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Sylvester Slovel
Thomas
Alvord
Sanctophilus
Scovel
Iken Conservatory
Gomez
Francisco Ynome
Tana
Thome
Senor Thome
Senor Theme
Mr. Scovel
Zazs
Atog
Sancti Spiritus
Tunas
Guandia
Harry William
Luque
Spain
Mr.Scovel
United States
Rafael Madrigel
Mi. Madrigal
Mad- Tigalia
Baltimore
Geo Luque
Cuba
Getral Gomz
Odepim
Hiatrist
Santa Clara
Adea
Hahaa Mercy
Wayler
Hand Medicine Colie Cure testimonial from Mrs Rock
Canton readers are told of a mother’s experience with Dr Hand’s Colie Cure. She claims her two month old baby suffered wind colic and bay fog colle and was cured within two weeks after using the product. She praises it above other medicines and recommends it to other mothers. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
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Canton
Dr. Hand
F. H Rock
Ell
Spanih official thanks for treatment of prisoner in custody
Families of Sister Sco vel, the prominent New York World correspondent awaiting trial in Santa Clara on charges of communicating with insurgents, express gratitude to Captain General Weiner for the good treatment received while in Spaniard custody.
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Soutel
Grater
Havana
Washerton
Dupus
Lome
Syi
Aster Scovel
New York World
Santa Clara
Weiner
Prigorer
Lightning Hot Drops promised relief for many ailments
A dated patent medicine advertisement touts Lightning Hot Drops as a universal cure for stomach and bowel troubles and external pain. It claims rapid, permanent relief with no side effects and urges readers to buy now, noting money back if no benefit and a cheaper larger bottle option.
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Pister
Bateman
Herb Medicine Co
Springfield
Springfell
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Sugarcreek Towdship
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Fie
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Marke
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Grand Army of the Republic
Given Post, A. & of
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Grover
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Dr. Wheeler
Wayne County Probate Court
J W. Shook
Dalton
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Smith & Keller
Wooster Pump Co
California
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Pennsylvania Lines
F van Dusen
Pittsburg
Royal Baking Powder
Pasa
Ment
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Newington
W J Mulins
W. H.collins
John McSweeney
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Sherman
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Creston
R.A. Laisy
Otte
Board of Exmanera
Laubach & Boyd
East Side Square
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