Straightening the Line rights of way for Pittsburgh and Western link
The Pittsburg Gazette reports securing rights of way for a one mile track between Niles and De Forest Junction to align lines for a shorter Cleveland route. The project would enable fast Pittsburg to Cleveland trains via Fe Wayne and Pittsburg Youngstown Ashtabula divisions, requiring rebuilding from De Forest to Ravenna and removing multiple curves.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg & Western
Niles
de Forest Junction
Pittsburg
Piuabur
Ravenna
Cleveland— & —Pittaburg
Cleveland
J& Western
de Forest
Wooster Seeks Off Floor Tie Game With Mansfield
Manager McClarran of Wooster basketball invites Canton and Mansfield to a playoff on neutral floor to break their tied series. Mansfield agrees, Canton declines citing fear of Mansfield. Wooster meets Mansfield in Mansfield on the 17th to decide the standings.
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McClarran
Wooster
Canton
Mansfield
Eae
McClarray
Fire call at Bowman street stove triggers alarm
The fire department responded Friday evening to box 42 at Bowman street and Beall avenue for a gasoline stove fire at A. W. Blackburn’s home. Flames were put out with little loss after the door misclosure caused a false alarm. responders are reminded to keep the box door open.
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Bowman Street
Beall Avenue
A. W. Blackburn
Former Resident Mortally Injured in Timber Accident
Word reached the city this morning that Frank Kennedy was struck in the upper abdomen by a timber while sawing pickets last Wednesday. He died Friday night from internal injuries. Interment was in New Cumberland, Tuscarawas county, Sunday. Kennedy formerly worked at Plank and Gray's mill on East North street and was well regarded by fellow employees.
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Frank Kennedy
Last of His Family Hamilton Blackburn Dies at 54
Hamilton R. Blackburn died at his North Bever Street home at 4:00 p.m. Monday after a week of pneumonia. A Wooster native, he was 54 years old and the last surviving Blackburn kin. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday from his residence, with interment in Wooster cemetery. He was a Democrat, long a local political figure, and known for generosity and a memory packed with Wooster history. Nephews Albert B. and James Scobey survive.
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Hamilton R. Blackburn
North Bever Street
Mr. Blackburn
Wooster Cemetery
Wooster
James Blackburn
Albert B
James Scobey
Blackburn
Ohio
Board of Equalization
Woesteracy
Rare Veterinary Case Of Asterile Interception In Steer
Dr W F Derr reports a peculiar veterinary case in which a steer with bowel interception was treated and recovered. After relief the animal passed 16 feet of bowel that had grown together and the steer later fattened, was sold to a butcher, and slaughtered.
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W. F. Derr
V.S
Sylvester Scovel Registers from Havana in Pittsburg
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Sylvester Scovel registers at a local hotel while arriving from Havana Cuba. The item mentions various products and remedies in a clipped, fragmentary fashion, with no clear further context or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Scovel
Pittsburg
Sylvester Scovel
Havana
Cuba
College Notes Highlight Faculty Moves and Events
Prof J H Dickason attended a Bucyrus teachers meeting. Prof A W Peters, summer term faculty, elected assistant instructor at Harvard. to teach in summer school and pursue a doctorate. Minstrel benefit for athletic association set for April 18. Evening student event slated. Prof and Mrs J C Boyd hosted a large dinner Saturday. Leslie R Houston recuperates from long confinement with a broken copy. University club under Mrs Appleman to move back to Music Hall Bever Street. Rev and Mrs March of Syria to return to mission work in April, relocating to New York City.
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J. H. Dickason
Bucyrus
A. W. Peters
Harvard
Athletic Association
J.C. Boyd
Leslie R
Harvard College
H. S. Erans
Sewickley
S. S. Dew
Shelby
B. F. Hall
Mansfield
March
Syria
Wooster
New York City
Whittessly residents host siblings and students in March
Congress notes detail visits by David Garver of Whittessly to sister Mrs Burgan and other relatives last Wednesday and Thursday. Christian Beale and wife of Creston visited at John M Garver’s home Friday and Saturday. Mae E Heagner, studying at Baldwin University, plans to return by April 1 to lead music classes. Charles Clouse finished a sixth term of Briar Hill school with an entertainment and will attend Wooster University this summer. Meeting series at the M E Church last four weeks concluded with Rev J T Hoak presiding over sermons and two speakers.
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Congress
David Garver
Whittessly
Burgan
Thursay
Christian Beale
Creston
John M. Garver
Sadan
Mae E. Heagner
Baldwin University
Charles Cloase
Briar Hill
Clouse
Wooster University
M.E
J. T. Hoak
Knapp
Wooster to Meet Hiram in Key Intercollegiate Clash
Wooster to host Hiram College next Friday at the armory in a pivotal basketball game. Hiram holds the state intercollegiate title after a one point win over Mt. Union at Hiram. Wooster trains hard and hopes to upset, which could position them for state honors. no Wooster Mt. Union game is planned.
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Wooster
Hiram College
Armory
Hiram
Mt. Union
Afilanos
Gueney
Jury verdict in Yo der v Bevard List over Archer House sale
Found for plaintiff in the Yo der v Bevard and List case. Jury awarded $300 plus interest from September 1, 1897, for failure to keep a sale contract on Archer House. Notice of appeal filed. Also, State charged John Youtsey with grand larceny after missing 3117 from Swinebart’s drawer. Prosecutor Weygandt, defense Ross W. Funock.
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Mary M. Yoder
Bevard & List
Archer House
John Youtsey
Youtsey
H. ¥. Swinebart
Plain Township
Pennsylvania
Weygandt
Ross W. Funock
Dalton Wailings Corresponde nce and Lecture Cancellations
Dalton Wailings notes multiple lecture cancellations and local events. Rev Harv y Furbay failed to appear for a Wednesday Presbyterian talk on Christ and My Country. Schiller Male Quartette from Chicago will visit next Tuesday.
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Kan Dalton
Chicago
Methodist Church
Ch. L. Warner
Warner
Dalton
P. E. Holp
J. G. Camp
Lou J. Beauchamp
Harvey Furbay
Presbyterian Church
Camp engages George P for coal land near Millersburg
Camp hires Akron financier George P to survey and lease a coal land venture near Millersburg. The deal centers on developing mineral rights with Camp as principal investor and operator.
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H.B. Camp
George P
Akron
Millersburg
Business college network expands with New Philadelphia deal
H. G. Yocum, head of Massillon Actus and Bixler colleges, completed acquisition of New Philadelphia Business College this week. The move strengthens private commercial education in the region and adds to Yocum’s college holdings.
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H. G. Yocum
Massillon Actus Business College
Bixler Business College
Wooster
New Philadelphia Business College
New Philadelphia
New Dentist Opens Office in Wooster
A clipping from the Fremont Daily News notes a new dentist has started practice in Wooster on Washington Street and plans to remain for several years, a pleasing development for local residents.
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Fremont Daily News
Peruna touted as cure for la grippe in widespread appeal
Broad ad style claims Peruna clears catarrh and grip symptoms for many notable readers and officials. Letters from politicians and club presidents praise quick recovery, blood cleansing, and prevention, urging readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
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Martin Edwards
Clare
Moon
West Forty-Ninth Street
New York
Peruma
Misé Blehche Dumont
Athenia Club
Aldrich Agenus
Camden Place
Minnea Minn
Pernea
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbad
March Happenings in Clearcreek Valley State
Albert Fetzer and wife hosted by D 38 Stout while John Fortney’s sale drew crowds near Tannersville. Neighbors report rambling roads, springlike signs, quilting parties, music by Miss Rotr and Peres Stringer, and numerous visits across Wis. Miss Mary Thompson visited in Madisonburg. School notes include new teachers and continued retention. John Taylor left Erie depot for Springfield. local residents move farms and prepare for spring farming activities.
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Charley Speicher
Medina
Frank Landis
Elias Shisler
Wayne Township
David Sprecher
Applecreek
Lee Orr
Sydney Speicher
Wellersville
Hattie McEvry
Harry Horst
Board of Trade to Consider Urgent Proposition
An important proposition before the Board of Trade will be brought up at once, indicating immediate attention to a key economic or policy matter. The decision could influence trade, commerce, and related regulatory actions. The article notes the urgency and potential impact on business interests and national policy.
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Board of Trade
Wooster Rural Carriers to Get Pay Increase
Postmaster T. L. Flattery announced a pay rise for Wooster rural carriers. Existing routes will see salaries boosted to 600 dollars, an increase of 100 dollars, and new routes will also start at 600 dollars once established.
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T. L. Flattery
Wooster
Wayne ere teachers plan meeting at Schoolhouse No 7
The Wayne teachers will meet at Schoolhouse No. 7 on Saturday March 15. The program includes The Training of the Will by Geo F Firestone Cutting Crosslets in a Recitation by I N Winter M D Overnolt The Question Book System of Getting a Lesson by J G Kindig S G G Put Your Ideas Into Practice by O Hi Lehman M F Matz Query Box by O K Lehman
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Wayne Ere
Geo. F. Firestone
I. N. Winter
M D. Overnolt
J. G. Kindig
O. Hi Lehman
M. F. Matz
O. K. Lehman
Wayne Township Republicans Meeting Notice
Wayne township Republicans will meet at the township house in Madisonburg to select candidates for the coming election. The notice lists venue details and timing for participant selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
Madisonburg
Forbes
Wooster Markets Grain and Stock Prices for March 3
The report lists Cleveland cattle prices for good to choice dry fed steers 1,200 lbs and up at 3.40 to 6.85, with ranges for other weights and classes including green half fat and common cows and bulls. Hog prices in New York and Chicago areas are shown, alongside wheat, corn, oats futures, and fruit and vegetable selling prices in Columbus, Buffalo and surrounding markets.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Ames
Eterheria
Freders
Gould
Columbus
York
California
Ben Davis
Spgent Fittaburg
W. Truxr
Voui
Burley
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E. Pausier & Co
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South Market St
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Laubach
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College Notes
Oddfellows
Wooster Lodge
Rathbone
Parbbone
Royal Arcanum
Wayne Council
Comiug
Masonic
Ebenezer Lodge
John A. McDowell
Tr” Wooster Hardwars
Con
ARKH
Atlantic
Pacific
Peruna
Joseph B. Crowley
Ilinois
National Hotel
Washington, D. C
J.B. Crowley
George H. White
North Carolina
J. P. Megrew
U. S. Capital
Washington
J. P. Mogrew
Anns Runnell
Paul Worthy
Loyd Mystic Legion
Endicott Building
St. Paul, Minn
Anns Russell
Misa Emily Milburne
Weataide Young Woman's Club
West
Congress Street
Ill
Nicolas FE. Rossiter
Norwood Avenue
Ife
Perona
Perons
Max J. Porges
Rivington
Pry
the Country News
Clearcreek Valley
Albert Fetzer
Sterling
Stout
John Fortney
Tannersville
Charles Spangler
Samuel McAfee, Jr
Wayxe Township
Ponty Fay
Crow
Redbird
John Bricker
Lola Geyer
Pansy Shepherd
Hilltop
Osa Warner
Shreve
Bierla
Overton, Run ,& Buckster
Blaughleyville
Millbrook
Roy Rickenbaugh
Wadsworth
Ramy
Syms
Wilson
Holmesville
Mercy Chance
John Chance
Corsohool
Sigler
Burbank
J. N
Edith Martindale
Edison
John Taylor
Erie
Springfield
J R. Ogden
I. M.ogden
John Spring
J &. Barnard
Level
W Powers
J H Ogden
John Ditcb
Barberton
Ephriam Gerbrich
Wells
Cora Taylor
Ape
Wayne Township Teachers
Wooster Markets
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