Creston Budget and Local Events Snapshot
Creston notes report William Teagle assigning grocery and bakery stock to creditors with Charles Smith of Killbuck buying the stock. Revival meetings at the Methodist church run nightly this week. G L Baum and family face hospital surgery in Cleveland for a leg injury, with further X-ray follow ups. Local farmers institute sessions draw strong attendance and a Cooper Medicine vaudeville act debuts at Town Hall. F W Lance shifts to Akron as city salesman. Journal expands to six columns and grows subscriptions. Philip Baum travels to Cleveland for his brother’s leg operation.
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Creston
William Teagle
Price Russell
Charles Smith
Killbuck
Methodist Church
G.L. Baum
Baum
A. C. Knestrick
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
W. McGlewen
Mantua
Abs
Farmers’ Institute
Cooper Medicine Company
Town Hall
Viva la Catholicon F. W
Lance
Akron
Philip Baum
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Remedy Claim Analysis
An OCR fragment describes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a laxative that supposedly resolves biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive liver by stimulating secretions and strengthening stomach liver and bowels to remove the cause of trouble. The passage presents marketing style language with medical claims and no verifiable data.
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DeWitt
Lattasburg Township Settlement Day Delays in Bills
March 3 report from Lattasburg notes settlement day at the township house with residents seeking outstanding bills. Local moves include Amos Grose relocating his mill on John Myers farm to saw a barn, Dr H H Lehman storing goods at Josiah Swinehart property ahead of spring residence, and Daniel Pittinger moving to Red Haw this week. Will and his bride will occupy the house Will leaves, while the Canaan band entertained well at Town Hall and Congress Dramatic Club booked for March 14.
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Lattasburg
Jennie Funk
Amos Grose
John Myers
H. H. Lehman
Josiah Swinehart
Daniel Pittinger
Red Haw
Say
Canaan
Congress Dramatic Club
Town Hall
Samper Co Ary Pumattox
Berrry
Mra Bert ¢Storff
Gsingrey
Noble
Mies Belva
George Smith
Farmers’ Institute
Creston
D. Naftzger
Congress
Naftzger
Simon Gaul
Wadsworth
Congress News from March 30 Meeting and Upcoming Events
The Home and Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. Dr Warner’s home and John Crumley remains bedridden after paralysis. The Congress Dramatic club plans From Sumpter to Appomattox at Town Hall on March 18. Edward Cromley and Avram Crumley visited John Cromley, and Dr Warner will lecture at the ME Church on March 14 for the church fundraiser. Admission 10 cents. ME Church services closed last Thursday night with two accessions.
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Congress
Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dr Warner
John Crumley
Congress Dramatic Club
Sumpter
Appomattox
Town Hall
Grove
Barberton
Lewis Stapher
WF Steimbring
Edward Cromley
Applecreek
Avram Crumles
John Cromley
Warner
The
Hurch
Bethel church hosts upcoming Young Peoples Rally
March 2 is noted for a Young Peoples Rally at Bethel church with date to be confirmed later. Nearby residents report attendance at last week’s Enberka stone Brven at Lattasburg town hall where all enjoyed a fine time.
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Bethel Church
Faoture
Lattasburg Town Hall
Charles McFadden
Oak Grove
Michael Shaum
Jacob Becker
T. Bechtel
Wm. Honck
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Pure Cure
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the sole positive treatment for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles and all skin abrasions. It claims the product is made from pure unadulterated witch hazel and offered as a trusted counterfeit's remedy.
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DeWitt’s
Altke “Des Witt
I Ethic
Ir Amado
Marshallville Notes Speak Of Local Deaths and Happenings
Marshallville notes dated February 28 report agents H K Keiffer and S T Swarts canvassing for paper and Republican work. A large crowd attended the David Leisy sale with good prices. New residents Braden and the Hinderer family moved near Lower farm. Miss Ollie Halter, 18, died of typhoid fever while teaching. funeral at Catholic church. Catherine Ault widow of Valentine Ault died aged 88. funeral at Lutheran church. service by Rev Engers. buried at St Michaels with grandsons as pallbearers. Women’s Missionary League attended. Final offerings recorded as numerous and lovely.
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Marshallville
H. K. Keiffer
Wall
T Swarts
Republican
David Leisy
Braden
Akron
Leisy
Kate Lower
Charley Hinderer
Milton Township
Mies Linzio Beyler
Albert Halter
Walla Walla Wash
Catherine Ault
Valentine
Michael Ault
Lutheran Church
Rev Engers
St Michaels
Missionary League
Social Notes on March 7 Home Gatheringfor Mr and Mrs Smith
The Women Relief Corps hosted a St Patrick Day social on March 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs J Smith of Plain. About forty friends and neighbors gathered for an evening of light refreshments and several gifts including a rocker and china dish. Prof Coupe presented the final gift to Effie Arnold. The Smiths, moving to Congress township after seven years, were thanked and wished success in their new home.
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J WcStruth
Effie
Fraffices Arnold
Prof Coupe
Congress Township
Normal closes for winter with Bethel meeting
Smithville March 2. local notes report the normal closing March 20 with an evening entertainment. A protracted Bethel by the River Brethern meeting led by Rev J R Zook of Dew Moines, La 18 grows in interest with many conversions.(Editor mention)
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Smithville
Bethel
Brethern
J R Zook
Dew Moines
John Huber
North Branch
Our Town
Huber
Blanche Brenneman
Bittinger
Joan Derr
Akron Junction
Jeanie Brown
Patt
Peter Myers
Mk Terove
Perth
St Inet
Mt Zionsvitt4
Citzen
Jamies R. Patterson
Appleceek
Abentil
Patterson
Mary Fetters
Geo. Hestand
Mr. Fetters
Wellernville
Union (Paradise) Church
D. D. Hartzler
Eli
Hartzler
East Lynne
Simon Crites
Deed of Firebugs Threatens Miller Building Block
A firebombing attempt at the Miller building on West Liberty and South Walnut involved gasoline cans left on a porch, a lit match, and a burst of flame that caused smoke and minor damage. Firefighters responded as police reported two suspicious men seen fleeing by a buggy. alarms were repeatedly turned in from different boxes as authorities hunted the would-be arsonists.
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Miller
Kelster Brothers
Lao
West Liberty
South Walnut Street
Keister Brox Grocers
Walnut Street
Pannsylvania
Ben Miller
Charles Lawhead
Liberty Street
Miller Building
Messrs
Keister Broa
Ben Muller
West Larwill
North Qurant Street
West Larwill Street
Bever and
Nold
Punkoon Yong
Saype
Funk
Messia
Keister Bros
Gerson
Council Proceedings Report from Monday Session
The council met with ten members present except Callahan and Walter of the Fifth ward. Van Nest chaired. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Street committee report noted Calvert road work finished but not yet accepted. work satisfactory. Fisher requested extra time to study Wooster Glass works employee lighting extension to 4 30 am. Second reading held on an ordinance for petition witness oaths and enforcement of Revised Statutes. Ordinance for laying Beall avenue north of the university to the corporation line passed under suspension. Robinson requested permission for a small bay window at Martin Fonk's residence on Boat Liberty Street. referred to Street committee. Sigler Valley at risk of collapse. Street Commissioner Blake to monitor. Spink Street low mood noted. repairs to be made. Old Fourth Ward engine house on Spink Street to become voting place for new Second ward pending repairs. referred to Street Committee. Kisling flagged unsafe crossing at Henry and Walnut. referred for action. Ordinance to pay a budget of various bills read and approved. Meeting adjourned.
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Vanover
Calvert O
Paper Mall
Fifth Ward
Fisher
Wooster Glass Works
Ohio
Anf
Beall Avenue
Pas
D E Robinson
Second Ward
Martin Fonk
Liberty Street
Sigler Valley
Blake
Zimmermaen
Spink Street
Fourth Ward
Kisling
Henry and
Walnut Streets
Drowned Girl Among Rescue Efforts After Flooded Creek Crossing
In early May floodwaters cover the west side creek crossing near MeZena (Eberhart). Mrs Shafer’s two daughters, Maggie ~14 and a younger girl, were in a wagon behind Barnhard’s horse. The older girl was pulled from the water unconscious but survived. the younger remains missing, presumed drowned. Dr Hanna tends the injured as the community offers support.
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Lester
William Shafer
MeZena
MeeZena
Eberhart
Barnhard
John Lang
Mie
Misa
Maggie
Mra Ni Millesia
J. R Newkirk
Orrville school board hires summer teachers district by district
Orrville township board of education announces summer term teaching appointments in districts 2 3 5 6 and 10 with Melvin Snyder Grace Ries Blanche Ries A Lang Carl Schriber and F A Steele named. No hires in districts 4 7 and 9 due to no applicants.
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Orrville Crescent
Township Board of Education
Melvin Snyder
Grace Ries
Blanche Ries
A. Lang
Carl Schriber
F A Steele
March 2 Quarterly Meeting at VER Church Report
The report covers a weekend gathering with Rev P E Knapp presiding. Baptisms, vows, and local moves are noted, plus farm and property changes, visitors, and a funeral. The town discusses cemetery improvements led by Mrs Naftzger and community updates across households.
Pink Pills for Pale People Praised in Neuralgia Cure
Mrs J B Whittlesey of Turin credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with freeing her from neuralgia after three doctors failed. She says three boxes eliminated all pain and cites widespread claims of aiding nervous system disorders, with pills sold at druggists or directly from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Williame
J. B. Whittlesey
Turin
Willams
Pink Pilla
St. Vitus
Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Time Card effect on Pennsylvania Lifes on Feb 8
The notice lists eastbound and westbound train numbers with daily and Sunday schedules. It specifies times for East Bound Nos 8 283 83 84 6 42 44 22 20 and West Bound Nos 405 48 41 9 19 11 211 47 15 with corresponding departure times, indicating a timetable entry for passenger rail service on February 8.
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Coptor Afatanteter
Ana
Pointe
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