Wooster Woman Praises Duans Kidney Pills
Mrs. J Ho Blessing of 18 Blessing Avenue testifies that after trying many remedies for back pains and kidney issues in 1896 she used Duans Kidney Pills from Zimmer man's Co. and the attack was checked. She says many Wooster residents were helped and notes recurrence responds to the pills. Foster-M Milburn Co. is sole agent for the U.S. and lists the product price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ho Blessing
Blessing Avenue
Zimmerman & Co.'s
Wooster
Trey Dean
Centeathex Foster-Milburn Co
Ur Red
Wooster Considers Workhouse Plan for Dansing Prisoners
A proposed Wooster policy suggests relocating offenders to a workhouse to perform street cleaning and public improvements. The plan argues it would save costs, reduce burdens on the city, and provide structured labor under municipal supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allance
Wooster
Unclear fragment on Senate furore and reception
Fragmentary text references a senate dispute and a reception or plan. Mentions Wee ave a beaehe and a reception with unspecified details. Lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates to summarize clearly.
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
Health advice column describes kidneys as blood purifiers and links kidney trouble to widespread ailments. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and offers sample bottle and pamphlet from Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, NY. It urges readers to consult doctors and mentions druggists selling the product in fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
Montana Hope and Political Mutterings in Turbulent Times
A compact recap of political chatter touching Senator Quay and national figures. The piece notes Puritanical reformers in Montana, Quay’s hunt for re election, and satirical takes on Dewey Wheeler Alger and Beveridge. It mentions economic concerns, the Sultan’s money hunt, and ongoing campaign fervor as November nears.
Wheeler Considers Marriage Amid Dewey Setback
Dewey's disastrous result looms as Joe Wheeler weighs matrimony. Joseph faces a human pull to escape the misfortunes that have befallen another man, contemplating a cautious path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Joe Wheeler
Joseph
Bride Insane as State Hospital Doors Close
Probate Judge Adair handled four Wayne county mental cases in 24 hours. Retta Harrington, 30, recently wed, was declared insane after marriage worries. her husband prepared a home. Ozias Markle, once sued in Washington, defended himself, claiming illness and stress from “boys.” Samuel Rhoades, from Smithville, was ordered sent to Massillon Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
Washington
St. L. Adair
Wayne County
Retta Harringtons
West Salem
D.W. Garver
McCoy
Samuel Rhoades
Smithville
Massillon
Rhoades
Annual County Christian Endeavor Conven tion at First Presbyterian Wooster
The County Christian Endeavor Convention will be held May 1 at First Presbyterian Church Wooster. The program includes a praise service, addresses, prayer, social hour, and sessions on mission work, with speakers such as Florence Carlin and E. Burgett Welsh. A sermon on health notes consumption and bronchitis cites Dr Caldwell syrup and local druggists Laubach & Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Wooster
First Presbyterian Church
Res Hos Christman
Lake
Suurige Praser
Lotte Everhard
Florence Carlin
Kurts W Ingert
E. Burgett
Ella Taries
Laubach & Boyd
Kmas
Medical patent remedies and tonics advertised in ad clippings
An assortment of mid 19th century product pitches promises relief from grippe or heavy colds with Foley's Honey and Tar and Ely's Cream Balm. Other spots tout Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin along with Dom's Ointment for skin ailments, all sold by druggists or mailed from New York and various firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qur
Esther
Caldwell
Altho
Dkmuay
Foley
Laubach & Bord and
Zimmerman & Co
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
PRESS POINTS AND CURIOUS CAPTIONS FROM FRONT PAGE
A collage of brief newspaper quips notes Miss Mary Dinse’s leap from the Brooklyn bridge as a sardonic question on women’s supremacy. Bay City charges two fares for a large grip on streetcars, a rarity. Boers claim a war balloon, British airship fever, and two boys fund famine relief in India by sawing wood. A New York area tag-game amid Sunday baseball is reported as authorities play “it.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Detroit Free Press
India
Manitoba Free Press
New York
Newark
N. J
Battalion Commanders Named In Eighth Rate Assignment
Col Wollrghty issues an order forming the battalion and assigns Eighth rate companies to battalion commanders. Three regimental majors lack commands. Companies B and F head battalions. A goes to Major F.C. Sworth. Rotations include C K 8S asyrus, B and F Akron, Wooster, E Galion, G 1 Shreve, I Millersburg, Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollrgthy
Edwuardi Vollrath
F.c.sworth
Yrus
Akron
Wooster
Galion
Shreve
Millersburg
Mansfield
Appreciative Audience at Kauke Chapel Recital
An attentive audience attended a Thursday recital at Kauke Chapel featuring soprano Miss Cora Iredericika Hoelzel and pianist Miles May Eugenia Huegner. The performance drew praise for Hoelzel’s cultured voice and Huegner’s piano. Accompanist Miss Marty Glenn enhanced the evening with strong support, as offerings and applause reflected high regard from the United Presbyterian congregation and friends. Hoelzel was gifted a purse in appreciation of her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauke
United Presbyterian
Hoewse
Fragmented Lampooned Deal Declared Invalid in County Tale
A garbled account describes Jacob Lehman of Sugarreek engaging with Lightning Rod men over a contract for a design. Negotiations collapse as contracts are torn and debated, with claims of signed documents and promises of payment, ending in a messy dispute over ownership, payment, and the attempted sale of rods. A след story mentions unrelated remedies and a store encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lehman
Sugarreek
Schodlers
Lehman
Woc Scott
The
Dalton Gazette
Mir Leman
Padimian
Sestion
Mar Fatman
Sen
Dia
Vebnae
Aby Thes
Lehman Neodit
Lava
Mar Lamar
Judge approves restraining order against Swartz and Gearhart
Friday judge B Eadop grants a restraining order to Dr Jos W Brinkerhott of Burbank. The plaintiff alleges Jacob Gearhart aided Bizi Swartz in persuading Swartz to alter a water course, risking significant damage to the doctor’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadop
Jos W. Brinkerhott
Burbank
Bizi Swarta
Jacob Gearhart
Cearhart
Helder
Swartz
Brinkerhoff
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery cured her long standing coughing ailment. She notes relief from chest pain and better sleep after trying the remedy. Price one dollar with free trial bottles from Laubach & Boyd's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr King
Laubach & Boyd
Dmiy
Recruits Sought for Philippine Infantry in Ohio
United States recruiting offices in Cleveland and Canton seek volunteers for service in the Philippines. War Department authority was issued on Tuesday to enlist men for Philippine infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Cleveland
Canton
War Department
Philippine Infantry Service
Remarkable recovery after Electric Bitters cure claim
Philadelphia resident John Oliver relates a severe illness with yellow skin and weak appetite. He credits Electric Bitters after three doctors gave up, noting a three week course restored health and saved his life, urging others with kidney and bladder troubles to seek Laubach and Boyd’s remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Att
Obediah B Horner Dies in North Cleveland Barn
Obediah B Horner, longtime Wooster resident, is found dead in a vacant barn on North Cleveland avenue with whiskey remnants nearby. Identified by Mrs J W Kuhlman, he had last worked for T B Albert and reportedly wandered after a spree. death likely natural with dissipation contributing. Family in Massillon unaware. Horner was a Wooster native and former volunteer firefighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Canton
Obediah B. Horner
Kuhlman
Albert
Cleveland Avenue
J. W. Kuhlman
T. B. Albert
Schuffell
Moses & Reemanyder Sma Och ii
East Tremont Street
Massillon
Diser Pation
Dinagae
Qbe
Horner
Wasa
Sane
Horsner
Farmers Battle Blaze On 10 Acre Farm
Albert Smyser and neighbors fought a brush and timber fire Friday evening that burned about 10 acres and destroyed 10 rods of fencing. Mrs. Anna Hardy reported loss as well with over one rod of fencing destroyed. City boys gathering timber are charged with starting both fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smyser
Anna Hardy
Ania
Telephone Improvements at Millersburg Wooster Orrville Co
M M Herron general manager of the Millersburg Wooster Orrville Telephone Company said in the city today the firm plans further improvements in local service and will install a metallic circuit for resident phones as work continues toward Overton West Salam and Hope to have the line in good working order with service in Wooster nearly perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Herron
Millersburg
Promoter Thos B Hoxey Visits Wooster Line Review
Thos B Hoxey, Sandusky railway promoter trusted by capitalists, stayed at the Archer and surveyed the A and Wo from Wooster to Applecreek with H R Smith. He indicated private housing of a Sandusky to Loudonville line but gave no explicit aim, though reports say he represents a company eager to acquire the Ashland and Wooster branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anblanit & & Wooster Railway
Hoxey
Sandusky
the Archer
Loudonville
Wooster
Applecreek
H.R. Smith
Ashland & Wooster
Wedded at Noon In Quiet Home Ceremony
A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Schlussangle. Rev William bran officiated at Pleasant Arne on April 4 1900. The couple, Willis O Schrock of Middleberry Indiana and Fannie Schwinan of Smithville, plan to settle in Indiana after a fine dinner and best wishes from many friends.
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CB. Schlussangle
William Bran
Pleasant Arne
High Sign
Willis
Schrock
Middleberry
Ind
Fannie Schwinan
Smithville
Schlossingle
Indiana
First Large Snake Killed On Sherman Spand er Farm
Report from Sherman Spander farm records the killing of a large black snake four feet long by two farmers who attacked it with clubs after it emerged from its hiberating quarters. The Republican correspondent Mr Swarts aided in measuring the creature, claiming it measured four feet eight inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Spander
Eve Adam
Snake
Mr . T .Swarts
THE
Republican
Will
Terribly Burned Victor Kells in Iron Foundry Accident
Victor Kells of Wooster was burned at the Buckeye foundry in Salem when molten iron splashed from a ladle handled by a traveling crane. He sustained severe foot burns with flesh cooking to the bone, plus burns to his back and an arm. He is a member of Iron Moulders’ Union No. 1 and Buckeye Relief Association, eligible for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Kells le Wooster
Buckeye
Salem
Salem News
Kelly
Broadway
Miro Kelly
Iron Moulgers’ Toon
Noo
Buckeye Leief Vssordatrog
Monster Tale Incoherent Scene On Westdarkwill Street
A garbled report describes a strange encounter where a figure named Bain or Uardahel is linked to a monster in a cluttered room. The text blends names, place fragments, and odd actions, ending with a character described as terrified and hidden among objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiaa
Bet Fisher
Westdarkwill
Rinbaek
Oran
Artiss
Mi Bian
Walt
Smallpox scare reaches Maysville over Mantle case
From what could be learned on Saturday, a smallpox scare centers in Maysville linked to William Mantle an engineer on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railroad. Mantle has been in Columbus and Applecreek while engineers on the road were ordered to avoid sharing houses, with twelve people in the care of James Reider and his wife as township authorities move to enforce strict quarantine. The village remains tense as officials and residents await further word on containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
Kochs P. Q . Iran
William Whantle
Cleveland
Akron
Columbus
Mantle
Mt. Vernon
James Reider
Applecreek
Reider
Arhthmans plan to donate nearly all his fortune
Arhthmans states he intends to devote almost his entire fortune to charitable works. He argues the move is praise worthy though many other agencies also do good. He promotes Bitters as a stomach remedy and preventive tonic, urging readers to buy and note the private revenue stamp on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arhthmans
Probate Tidings Adair Adjudged Insane
On a Friday afternoon probate proceedings judged Odias to be of unsound mind. Markle was confided to the custody of his mother following the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markle
Piles cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve says editor
FOM Higeius editor senega Tl News suffered years from piles until trying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He reports two boxes fully cured him, calling it the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Guaranteed. Sold by Laubach & Bosch druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom Higeius
Senega
Bocklea
Armica
Ile
Laubach
Probate Jidyve ROL Adurr Visits Insane Man
On Wednesday evening Probate Jidyve ROL Adurr visited Sammel Rhoades, a young man once a Wooster clerk, now in Chicago for several years. Rhoades is described as in a deranged state with a brain abscess suspected, and he was adjudged insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Vibe
Sammel Rhoades
Rhoades
Wooster
Chiease
Massillon Couple to Wed in Canton Ceremony
Mr Janis Primo of Massillon and Miss Dela Rose of Wiposter plan a Sabbath afternoon wedding to be performed by Rabbi Gensberg in Canton. The bridal party will travel to Massillon on November 20 evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Primo
Massillon
Dela Rose
Wiposter
Rabbi Gensberg
Canton
Ridal
Miss Olive K White Dies at Home From Illummatory Rheumatism
Miss Olive K White aged 18 daughter of Mrs John Hall died Saturday morning at the family home on Oak Hill in Third Ward. Death was due to illummatory rheumatism. She had been living with a sister in Barberton and was brought home sick by her mother two weeks ago. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church at 9 a.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive K. White
John ¢ Hall
Oak Hill
Miss White
Barberton
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Blonday
University Team Defeats City in Lopsided 14–5 Baseball Contest
Wednesday afternoon game pitted University against city team with the university winning easily. Pre game forecasts suggested city would finish strong, but University 14 city 5 at final. Coach McMasters guided the University and the city squad showed poor teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMasters
University
City
Clean Up Your Premises Urges City Officials
Mayor RJ Jmith issues a proclamation ordering property owners to clean and secure premises. A fine may be levied for failure to comply by May 16. The Board of Health may pursue penalties, costs, and removal of nuisances to protect public health and city aesthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RJ Jmith
Board of Health
Ordioiues
Morrow’s Kid-ne-vidg Claimed Cure All Ailments
Local advertisement asserts Kid-ne-vids cure backache nervousness sleeplessness and debility with testimonials from Woosted residents. Frank Phelps reports dull back pain sleep trouble and kidney related sensations improved after taking these yellow tablets sold for 50 cents a box from John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Woosted
Frank Phelps
Abo
John Morrow &O
Cheists
Springfield
Ohio
Ithak
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Quick Headache Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills promising rapid relief for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, with easy dosage and a money back guarantee. Sold by Lau bach and Boyd Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Kings New Life
Laubach & Boyd Druggist
The India Relief Fund Receives County Support
A letter from the Christian Herald reports county contributions for India relief. Citizens of Wooster and Wayne County donated 132 dollars, with more funds and corn pledged to be shipped aboard the Quito. Treasurer Jacob Frick notes 3132 forwarded, with 836 more received and further gifts expected from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Christian Herald
Wooster
Wayne
Quito
Kanali Jacob
Frick
Revdank Smith
Jonas Tatten
Runner Salve Heals Yearlong Breast Sore Says Richards
Henry R Richards of Willseyville New York says a persistent breast sore lasting over a year healed after using Runner Salve. He reports relief after half a box and urges others to use it. Laubagh Boyd and Zimmerman Co Ithk May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Richards
Willseyville
N.Y
Laubagh & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Ithsk May
Dr Gardwell's Syrup Pepsin advertisement claims cures
An old time advertisement extols Dr Gardwell's Syrup Pepsin promising relief from headaches stomach trouble and constipation. It asserts a small pleasant dose will prevent recurrence and urges purchases at druggists. The copy includes misspellings and likely garbled brand references.
Arbutus Flowering Decline Threatens Beauty in Killbuck Valley
The article laments the dwindling trailing arbutus in the Killbuck Valley. It notes the plant is scarce this year and that collectors who found vines reported rooting and uprooting. People are urged to gather flowers without removing roots, preserving the plant in its natural state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killbuck Valley
Tome
Dewey Heeds Ohio Boy Advice On scarecrow Solution
The correspondence recounts how Robert Taylor and Charles Lessick visited Admiral Dewey in Washington and told of crows raiding his corn. Dewey, provoked by birds, set a scarecrow in a field behind his house, ending the feathered pilferage as the birds now glare from the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
J O H. Taylor
Charles Lessick
Cleveland
Admiral Dewey
Rob
Hi- Varddger
Local Names Tangle in Fragmentary Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Beott of Shreve Mary Etta Gord of Franklin township Melvin N Gensemer and Vinnie M Kerr of Reston Wills Schrock of Middleberry and Fannie Schwin of Smith ville in an unclear probate or property notice reflecting a cluster of names without clear action or context. The readable pieces identify several persons and towns but no dates events or actions are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beott
Shreve
Mary Etta Gord
Franklin Township
Melvin N Gensemer
Vinnie M. Kerr
Trustees Elect Officers In Water Board Meet
The Board of Water Trustees met Thursday evening in the office in the ii building and organized with John Wright as president Derr as vice president William Musehenieh as secretary Leander Geiselman re-elected superintendent without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Water Trustees
W. F. Derr
John E. Wright
William Muschenich
Theii
John Wright
Derr
William Musehenieh
Leander Geiselman
Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Offered Free Trial
A medical advertisement promises free trial bottles of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder disease. It outlines a simple urine test and lists symptoms relieved, urging readers to mail name and address to Rondout NY while noting bottle pricing and availability through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dr David
Davie Kennedy
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the Wooster Repubblican
Ross W. Funck
Howsd
Hardlig & Co
Kean
James
Taylor
TSAAC
Johneon
Ojohnson & Taylor
Attorrers-at-Law
Rooma 1
Neweire
Ole
Jackson Brock
Public Square
Hran B Swartz
McClellan Block Wroster O
F. S. McKinney
Fredericksburg
H. A. Hart
EYE and Ear
Downting Block
Beall Ave
Rowman
New York Eye and Ear Institute
J. B. Stoll
Stoll & Ryall
Vo Ryall
North Market
County
Dr Stoll
Heall Avene
Bowman
H. N. Mateer
Buckeye Streets
WAYAE
Jacos Prealdex
Frost
Cashier
J M, Criney
H. M. Imcano
Talier
Jacob Fischer
W.H. Wiler
W. Liberty ST
Patrons of
Ohio Farmers Insurance Co
Tom Moyer
Obi
A. W. Fullerton
Ohio Farmers Insurance Go Atskal
H. F
A. G& Lehman
Undertaker
Eed Fmbalmer
Calis Mighter Day
Si East Liberty Stree
A. & Lehman
I8 Mnoiy Avaron
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Mussanger
G. W. Leyda
Ore
Weate
Tauas
Tali
Alent
Rockford
Que
Independence
Waterloo
We City
Montana
Quay
Col. Quay
Rotto
Phat Camp
Lowa
Kentucky
Dfwey
Oly Truegble
David B Hul
Jon Wheelers
Mex Childs
Dewes
McKinkys
Fr Wen
Torehe Rley
BA Searftary
Algerly
Frith
Trean
Aizeri
oWatt
JR Jones
Gabe
Heath
Tur Sultan
Turkey
Ole Sam
John de Rockefeller
Dourt
Germany
Aguinaldo
Beveridge
Hanna
Levi
Hood
J. M
Clara
Bride
Adair
County Christian Endeavor Convention
Pitfraburg, Tll
Priisin Sy Kep CO
Monticello, If
Laubach & Boyd & Zimmerman & Co
Tthsk
Dom
Mary Dinse
Brooklyn Bridge
Virginia Pilot
Baltimore News
Colle
Cheera
Laubacha
Kimas
T Laubach & Boyd
WI Poworr CO
Victor Kelly
Laubab « Boyd
Ob the Square
Kjyune
University Victorious
India Relief Fund
Water Board
McClure & Co
North Buckeye St
Aed
AL Climatic
Catarre
F. W. Platt
Yoder
Cine Nara
Naem
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