Mystery Cleared Up on Massillon Body Find
Fuller details the finding of James Dogan's body at Massillon after a shoe surfaced near the lock gate. De Witt Bunell investigated and secured the body, identified by papers in a coat pocket. The deceased, from Orrville, had a pension and funds found on him. death ruled accidental drowning.
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Ano Pula
Ita
Dugene
Orrville
Penrico
Fifteenth Regiment O. Vol
Marshal Drushal
Frantz
Dry Goods Firm Fredrick & Co Sold to New Management
A. J Fredrick & Co dry goods and carpet store in Wooster has been sold and will operate as A J Fredrick & Co under Jacob Fredrick as manager. The Fredrick family will remain in Wooster for several months, continuing to support the business with existing staff and planning future plans.
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A. J Fredrick & Co
Naw
Mra A. J
Qerchantile Enterprises
Death of Filorene Bruce at age 17 in Wooster
Pneumonia ends budding life of Filorene Bruce, promising high school senior. Daughter of Misa Bruce, she died Friday at 10:30 am after a brief illness. Funeral held privately at home due to a sick brother Walter. Interment in Wooster.
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Raven
Llavenue
Filorene
Misa Bruce
Miss Bruce
Bruce
Walter
Wooster
Honeymoon Drama On Train Ended In Separated Lovers
A newly married couple on a Pennsylvania bound trip ended their honeymoon misadventure when the bride and her male attache were separated at Landonville. For hours they gazed fondly at each other as the train moved, while officials struggled with floods delaying service. The pair then reunited on a later leg as the couple’s emotional reunion drew wary glances from weary passengers.
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Wooster
Landonville
Pennsylvania
Pittavorg
Sowe
Loudonville
Mesntine
Lucas
Webster
Couxabridge
Mannheld
West Salem railroad man wedged into Mansfield marriage plan
Harvey 8 Repp traveled from West Salem to Mansfield to obtain a marriage license for Clare Smith. He marked her with a skidoo symbol worth 23 dollars in new clothes before meeting Squire Jarvis at the courthouse. The bride allegedly fled with Lew Dada and Squire Travia demanding a 2 dollar fee, prompting a warrant for her arrest on charges of removing goods under false pretenses. The bride had been living at Nu. 199-.
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Harvey
Repp
West Salem
Mansfield
Neawa
Clare Smith
Court House
Squire Jarvis
Squire Travia
Ben
Raise All Around At Wooster Post Offices
Wooster post office workers receive pay increases effective July 1. Two clerks earning 800 will rise to 900, two earning 600 will rise to 1000, and carriers’ pay increases from 450 to 1000 each. Postmaster Bryson notes no rural carrier bill copy yet but expects raises to 900.
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Wooster
Catriera
Bryson
Paper and Box Lettering by W Laubach
New boxes for paper and bric brac are being lettered by W Laubach. The boxes, intended for paper, pencils and similar items, will not be for dirt or heavy water.
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Laubach
Breaks Arm in Street Clash in Akron Area
A man identified as John Dubnatoo, living on Lawn Street in Akron, sustained a broken right elbow after an incident Wednesday near William Street. He was found with a fractured arm and taken for medical treatment.
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John Dubnatoo Een
William Johnstin
Lawn Atreet
Akron
Wa Binery Weneeday
Baa
Eminent doctors praise ingredients of Favorite Prescription
Editorial behind the tonic claims Unicorn root Helonia Golden Seal root as core ingredients. Dr Fyfe and Prof Ellingwood vouch for these in treating uterine disorders, anemia, and general weakness in women. The piece touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as faithful to these ingredients and their medicinal uses.
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Pierce
John Fyfe
Tay Ecotectic Minican Review
Unicorn Root Titelonurs
Helenias
Fyfe
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical Colin
Chicago
John M. Scudder
M. D
Cincinnati
Erin Len Galea
Limited Hope for Endowment Drive in New York Visit
Dr Holden finds little prospect of large gifts from H C Frick or Mrs Russell Sage for the half million dollar university endowment. He forecasts Ohio will supply the remaining funds, citing letters to 33 Ohio Presbyterians seeking $100 each and reporting only two responses. Students and classes are urged to solicit donations from members and friends.
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Holden
New York
H. C. Frick
Mr. Frick
Rnoasell Sage
Boisurand
Addres
Br Holden
Ohio
Ohio Presbyterians
Examined Large Class for Rural Letter Carriers
James A. Sthamo and Frank U McClure presided the board of examination at South Walnut Street schoolhouse. Of 39 blanks issued, only 2 appeared. Several were delayed by late trains. eight-five examinees listed with names from Wooster Applecreek Orrville Fredericksburg Meromabelville Big Prairie Burbank and Dalton.
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James A. Sthamo
Frank U McClure
Eivé Srevice
Walnut Street
Hershberger
F A. Crow
R McClure
F Kampf
O G. Acker
J W. Carr
Wooster
W H. Ober
Ray D Bartechy
G W Nixon
Charles J Monser
Applecreek
David D. Douglas
D Hartschy
J. D
Hosteler
Vernon Siwpkioa
Adler Santsche
Orrville
Tmoler
Fredericksburg
Jacoo Munser
W. S. Bowers
Merabaliville
Lost His Money At North Walnont Street Burglary
Early Saturday a burglary at Mrs. Chas. Webber's home on North Walnont street woke the occupants. Mr. Webber heard a noise and later found his trouser pocket had been picked, with $10 from his pension stolen. Jewelry remained untouched. The thief's identity remains unknown.
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Chas. Webber
North Walnont Street
Mr Webber
Railroads prosper after rate bill passes, Portland report
The Portland Oregonian notes railroads faced calamity during Congress debate on the rate bill but the bill passes and the roads enjoy the most prosperous year on record. The news items reflect diverse clippings from papers like Chicago News and Washington Post, including Beaton anti imperial fears and bank openings in Manila.
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Congress
Portland Oregonian
Beaton
Aguinaldo
Manila
Omala Bee
Train derailed by washed-out track near Rochester Pa
Evidence of high water lifted ballast and washed embankment caused the late evening train to strike a washout near Rochester Pennsylvania. North sides of cars were broken and twisted. Passengers were frightened by the mishap.
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Wooster
Ghecevea Tereries Aguatera
Rochester
Visit of Capt. Bucher Brings West Indies Remark
Capt W H Bucher of Jafferson returned to the county last night from New Orleans where he visited his son during his advance. He spoke of a pleasant trip to the West Indies and the Isthmus of Panama and shared engaging details of the journey.
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W. H. Bucher
Jaffereon
New Orleans
Capt. Bucher
Ted
West Indies
Panama
Mr. Bucher
Marriage Licenses Issued to Franks and Miller in Morrland
Marty W. Franks and Eva Bella Miller received marriage licenses in Hor Morrland. The couple plans a future ceremony in Morrland with details to follow from county records.
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Marty W. Franks
Eva Bella Miller
Hor Morrland
Probate Court Proceedings and Appointments
Proceedings list multiple probate actions including executors named for Thomas W. Alexander and John S. Palmer, guardians for Adelaide L. Van Ornum and Pearl Barnard, administrators for Peter Schneck and David Clark, and orders for sale, bond amounts, and hearings set for May 3 and April 5.
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A. G. Barnes
Thos. W. Alexander
W. H. Carr
John 8. Palmer
Ella Brown
George Brown
John Thompson
Mary £. van Ornum
Adelaide L. van Ornum
Orchéid
Abraham Schneck
Peter Schneck
H A. Bowman
Arthur Bowman
Gertrude Bowman
William Brinkerhoff
Pearl Barnard
J. J. F. Soyer
Mary Ault
John
Adair
David Clark
Silas Troxel
Fred Troxel
W. Smith
Hiram Smith
Beulah Smith Et al
Candidates Scarce in Wooster Race for Judge
The Wooster race for common pleas judge faces a sparse field ahead of the biennial city election. Rumors say Judge Begson may run again while other offices see little enthusiasm and some Democrats fear a challenger for representative, with Alliance and Canton already nominating potential candidates.
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Alliance
Canton
Wooster
Common Pleas
Jurge
Begson Agaln
Chase Bair
Mohican Gas & On Company
Ornamental Cards Declared Hazardous by Postal Rules
A Saturday dispatch from The Wootter posteitie states postcards decorated with particles of glass mica or similar substances are banned from mail unless sealed in proper envelopes. The notice warns these items pose injury to mail handlers and recipients and must be mailed under strict packaging.
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Wootter
Pittsburg Alumni Association Dinner Plans At Pt Pitt Hotel
The Pittsburg Wooster Alumni will hold its annual meeting and dinner at 7 oclock tonight at the Pt Pitt hotel. The group, with about 150 members, considers Wooster athletic teams joining Pittsburgh area contests with Pennsylvania colleges, notably Western University of Pennsylvania and Washington & Jefferson College. Guests include Prof W H Wilson chair of mathematics and alum DOW attorney J. Johnson. Edgewood resident J. Mailer serves as toastmaster.
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Pittsburg Alumni Association
University of Wooster
Pt. Pitt
Wooster
Bennsylvania
Western University of Pennsylvania
Washington & Jefferson College
W H. Wilson
Johnson
DOW
Attormey
Cleveland
Joan &. Mailer
Edgewood
Association
Reverend Johnson Praises Massillon Preacher
The Rev Charles F Johnson, pastor of Wooster's Methodist Episcopal church, delivers inspiring sermons at Wesley church in Massillon. His strong North Ohio conference record and current Wooster church leadership mark him as a respected, sincere pastor with a devoted following.
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Massillon
Wesley Church
Charlies F. Johnasn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wooster
Sarmona
Johnson
North Ohio
Strong Methodist Church
Aged Wooster Widow Margaret Fisher Dies at 78
Mrs. Margaret Fisher widow of Kraft Fisher died Wednesday evening March 18 at her home southeast of Wooster at age 78. She was a member of the German Lutheran church. Survived by three sons and four daughters. Funeral held Saturday at 10 o clock from her residence. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.
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Margaret Fisher
Kraft Fisher
Wooster
Yesra
Allcock's Plasters: A 19th Century Medical Standard
In 1847 1907 marks sixty years since Allcock's Plasters were introduced as the world standard porous plasters. The invention is hailed as a great blessing offering the quickest cheapest relief for certain ailments and is sold by druggists worldwide as the original genuine porous plaster.
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Allcock
Foley’s Honey and Tar Advertisement Cautions
A vintage ad urges relying on Foley’s Honey and Tar in yellow packages for colds or sore throats. It warns against counterfeit remedies and names Chas E. Bix ter and S. H. Boyd as affiliated or endorsing parties.
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Foley
Chas. E.bixter
S. H. Boyd
Wooster Admission to Big Six Conference Expansion
At a Columbia meeting of the Ohio athletic conference known as the Big Six Wooster Denison and Heidelberg were admitted. Prof Cushing Western Reserve and Prof Benjamin Case represented their schools. Oberlin voted by St John. A committee to name officials for next fall football games will be appointed and eight committees will handle official selection.
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Ohio Athletic Conference
Big Six
Wooster
Denison
Heidelberg
Cushing
Western Reserve
Benjamin
Case
St. John
Oberlins
the State Journal
W HA Wilson
Sick in hospital at Danver Col
Relatives report A. F. Sloneker of this city is very ill in a Danver Colorado hospital with hemorrhages of the bowels.
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A. F., Sloneker
Danver
Buckeye Briefs: Ohio Shippers' Convention Date Set
Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio Shippers association postponed the annual convention to April 9 in the Southern hotel assembly room. With 6000 members, officials expect this to be the most important gathering yet, as coverage notes the group’s growth and impact on trade.
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Ohio Hoopenings Shippers
Columbus
Vic- Cord
Ohio Shippers’ Association
Southern Hotel
Funeral for Mrs. John Penick Held at Maiden Cane Home
Funeral services were held Friday at the Penick home on Maiden Cane for Mrs. John Penick. Rev. Johnson of the Methodist church led the service with church choir singing. Pallbearers were John Burgan, Joan Blandford, Conrad Long, J. T. Keister, George A. Fisher and W. F. Kean. Interment followed in Wooster cemetery. Cause of death listed as plural pneumonia, corrected from puerperal fever.
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John Penick
Maiden Cane
Od Friends
Daighbors
Rev. Johnson
Methodist Church
John Burgan
Joan Blandford
Conrad Long
J. T. Keister
George A. Fisher
W. F. Kean
Wooster Cemetery
D. D. Hershberger
Annual Banquet For Caton Wright Patriarchs Militant
The annual banquet of Caton Wright Patriarchs Militant will be held in the banqueting rooms of the Odd Fellows next Wednesday evening March 20. Miss Katie Rhodes will, as usual, serve the spread.
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Caton Wright
The
Oddfellows
Katie Rhodes
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