Cold April to June Frosts in Wayne County Chronicle
A Canton Repository reader recalls historic cold spells from Wayne County including 1805 to 1875 notes. He lists several Aprils and Junes with frosts that damaged fruit, wheat and vines, recalling long memory of variable springs and the 1875 cold period.
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Canton Repository
Samuel Ellenberger
Wayne County
Plain Street
Thie City
Elsenberger
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Jacos Imnic
P. S. Ihrig
Bloomington
Topographical Survey Aims Ohio Map By Government Fund
Engineer Bortnér of the United States Topographical Survey arrived in Wooster and conferred with Engineer Julius Eberhardt to obtain city and county elevations. The party, headquartered in Ganton, plans a complete Ohio topographical map funded by both federal and state appropriations, aiming for minute detail.
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Bortnér
United States Topographical Survey Party
Wooster
Julius Eberhardt
Ganton
Bortner
Ohio
University Notes Nominating Alumni for Trustees
Two alumni will be nominated for the Synod of Ohio election as University Trustees. E W Work and J W Knott’s terms expire next year. On the preliminary ballot 182 alumni cast 91 ballots for six top receivers. E W Work led with 157 votes, W H McSurely 115, O G Hawke 93, Frank Taggart 74, Ed Kelly 78, H B Work 93. Knott received 26 votes but declined further consideration due to absence from June board meetings.
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Synod of Ohio
E. W. Work
J W. Knott
Prema
Dayton
W.H. McSurely
O.G. Hawke
Oak Park
Frank Taggart
Wooster
Kelly
Springfield
H. B. Work
Wheeling
West Va
J. W. Knott
Obituary Notes From Wayne County and Toledo Area
Mrs. Gertie Silver learns her grandfather William Buckley a Wayne County pioneer died at 93 Edward Ducey a 27 year old from Doyles town who worked at Ft Wayne died of pneumonia Burial was at his old home Emma Snyder wife of D E Snyder Toledo formerly Wooster died after lingering lung disease Funeral Thursday She was about 39 and mother of Florence who died five weeks ago
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Gertie Silver
William Buckley
Wayne County
Edward Ducey
Doylestown
Ft. Wayne
Emma Snyder
D. E. Snyder
Toledo
Wooster
Philip Morr
Florence
Board Trustees Reelect Officers at Water Works Meeting
The Board of Water Works Trustees John Wright Wm Muschenich and Dr W F Derr met Thursday evening to organize for the year reelecting Wright as president Muschenich as secretary and Geo Boegner as superintendent for another year.
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Board of Water Works
John Wright
Wm. Muschenich
W. F. Derr
Right
Muschenich
Geo. Boegner
Limb Amputated In Unusual Creston Surgery
In Creston, an 85 year old man William Sweeney suffered from a corn that led to poisoning. Using a patent nostrum he contracted gallgreen, which caused the limb above the knee to be amputated by Dr. Dawson of Sterling. The patient was reported to be holding his own with hopes of regaining mobility.
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Creston
William Sweeney
Dawson
Sterling
Creston Journal
Epworth Leaguers Attend Upset Gathering
A large group of Epworth League members gathered Thursday evening at a local residence. The event is described as lively with heavy alcohol use and disorganized activities. No injuries or official actions reported.
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Epworth
Orrville man granted pension amid community notes
Amos Hurst of Orrville received an original pension of 38 per month. The Mansfield funeral of Mrs. Robert Nixon, formerly of Wooster, was held Wednesday. Wayne County doctors meet postponed to May 7. Dr. Barrett is seriously ill. Various local notices follow including school events, hospital infirmary injuries, road and railroad updates, and social gatherings.
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Amos Hurst
Orrville
Robert Nixon
Mansfield
Wooster
James Edwards
Nelsonville
Wayne County Medical Society
Joseph E. Barrett
Anna Hurst
Fifth Ward
Sadie Everhart
Cleveland
Opg
Hector Johnson
Wooster Clothing Stores
Mr. Julman
Chicago
Shreve High School
Doylestown
J. O. Campbell
Shreve
Pennsylvania Lines
Tracy Leyda
Alliance
John J. Kinney
Elizabeth King
Pittsburg
J. A. Wilson
Martha Benson Siiber
Fredericksburg
Millersburg
Lessey’s
J. A. McDowell
T. L. Flattery
George Eversole
Ruby
F. S Zaugg
Wesley Zaugg
Theological Department
Heidelberg College
Tiffin
W. F. Derr
Child
and . D. Derr
Grandpa Derr
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Wayne Township Barn to Be Rebuilt After Demolition
April 27 notes Rev Amos Mumaw gathering about twenty neighbors to tear down his old barn with plans to erect a new structure on the same site. The report mentions involvement of Ward Kissing and M Derinoe's Foods in the local scene.
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Wayne Township
Amos Mumaw
Ward
M. Derinoe
City Council Faces Bond Case Reopen Bid
At a Wednesday City Hall meeting six councilmen discussed reopening the big city bond case. Attorneys A J Thomas and C E McBride proposed to work pro bono if they lose but take 8100,000 if they win, plus a 3500 fund for travel. Council may vote to pursue reopening, believing it preferable to paying 100,000 in interest now due.
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Big City
A. J Thomas
Gttorney
C. E. McBride
Mansfield
McBride
Thomas
Harrison
Columbus
le-Bride
Sub-let list for Second ward school house work
D. C. Curry and company sub let stone work by Jerome Sil véry brace work by Benj Tiefenthaler roofing plumbing and galvanized iron by W. D. McClure and company structural iron by Kasch Company of Akron dates not provided real names appear from the supplier side context
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D. C. Curry & Co
Second Ward
Jerome Silvéry Brace
Benj. Tiefenthaler
W. D. McClure & Co
Kasch Co
Akron
Wooster Branch Joins Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
The Reformed church youth form a Wooster chapter of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip. The group, influential in the east, expands into Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational and Baptist churches with strong early prospects. A reception at Will France's home opens the chapter this evening.
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The
Reformed Church
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
Wooster
Will France
Quiet Title Action Involving Wm Aylesworth and Snyder Lands
On Wednesday before Judge Maxwell the case involving Wm Aylesworth was heard while Mary Pocock seeks to quiet title to a land strip. Judge Maxwell set aside the sale of two Snyder tracts on Frank Snyder’s motion, noting no contest to the sale rights but a claimed material interest by Mrs J E Snyder in the lands.
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Maxwell
Wm. Aylesworth
Mary Pocock
J. E. Snyder
Frank Snyder
Temple Degree Conferrals At Wooster and Millersburg
Wooster Commandery No 44 Knights Templar conferred the Temple degree on CB ad in Millersburg and Fred Zimmerman of Wooster Tuesday evening, followed by a customary banquet. Rising Star Lodge Ba unitedly conferred the third degree on D E Bowers and H H Gitgey. Wm W Herman of West Unity lodge was admitted on transfer. J Russell performed two songs to pleased audiences. Dalton schools celebrated Arbor Day.
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Wooster Commandery
Knights Templar
CB Ad
Millersburg
Fred Zimmerman
Wooster
Rising Star Lodge
D. E. Bowers
H H. Giitgey
Wm. W. Herman
West Unity Lodge
J. Russell
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed Locally for Kidney Health
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for backache via kidney health. A Wooster resident testifies to dramatic relief after a desperate illness with urinary and back symptoms, crediting a single box for rapid recovery and ongoing relief, urging buyers to insist on Dean's brand.
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Dean
Wooster
Wm. Reeds
Blessing Avenue
Grant Street
Geo. Walter
Doan
Zimmerman & Co
U.S S
Scott's Emulsion Ad Promotes Child Health
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as essential for children's long term health. It claims it is not for acute illness, but a food supplement during minor health dips when regular meals fail to fully nourish. The ad invites readers to request a sample from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Christ
Jakey" Ritter
Ritter
Charles Eckert
Eckert
Aya
City
Tou
Perrysville
Ringling Bros. Ocirous
Will Armstrong
Fair
Squire Lewis Bolus
John Bolus
Canbon
Christ Bolus
Harry R. Smith
Northwestern Avenue
Ashland & Wooster Railroad
J. Wash Snyder
Samuel Cocklin
Omaha
P.S. Thiig
Leonard A. Barrett
S. H. Wiliams
Canton
Prudential Life Insurance Co
the Reformed Church
South Market Street
France
Grace Frace
Pho-Mensfeld
Hearthoff
Nelson Kidney
Council
Towo
Pheesp
Young’ Men’s Society
Court of Common Pleas
Secret Society
Dalton
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Rect
New York
L. Y. Mcglure
Man
West Liberty Street
Boyd
Boyd Bln Rest’ Cor
Kittanning
East Wooster
Wayne Guinty
J. R. Naftzger
Frank A. Naftzger
L. H. Plank
Head Miller
Pittsburg Ave
W.platt
Surrey
E. D. Fisher
Wooster, Ohio
Sue Bitfers
Aubach
Goming TO Wooster
John Robinson
Sheba
Carl Hagenbage
Royal Bengal Tigers
Polar Sea School of Sea Lions
Zooster
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