Wooster News Roundup From Daily May 19
Fragments show plans for college field day and notable events. Mentions Jon Robindohs shows, a horse named Blade killed at Mt Vernon, and various local happenings including weddings, illnesses, court actions, and community notices in Wooster and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizard
Jon Robindoh
Mt. ‘Vernon
Celephoha Co
Mougey
Board of Infirmary
Carrie Geltz
Webster
Superior Street
Frank HB
Bempy
Ebuilid Avenue
Orrville
Harry Weaver
Jenob Blornhaus
Jacob Eableman
H. H. Forrer
Caren
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Wooster
Co. D
Cuba
Daveson
Early 20th Century Millinery Sales Ads Push Bargains
Customers are invited to visit the Silver Millinery Store for cheap trimmed hats and special lots. The Bryson’s Wall Paper Store and Kline's Wall Paper Gleaner promote sales on tin, paint supplies, and brushes. Sailors and fashion items are advertised with low prices and limited-time offers, urging shoppers to act this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s School
Salturs
Argo
Léisse Idtsaaa
Bryson’s
Smithville Youth Charged With Petit Larceny
Saturday's Daily Marshal Latimer reports Robert Bricker, 15, returned from Smithville in custody on petit larceny charges. The warrant was sworn by merchant 8 D Brenneman who said the boy stole money from his Smithville store cash drawer.
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Wooster
Cedar Valley
Rosa
Rupert
W. J. Green
Gav. W. Hyall
Robert Bricker
Smithville
Smith
Costa
Marshal Latimer
D. Brenneman
Insurance suit over $31500 life policy in Shreve case
The case heard this morning involved McMurray v a group termed the International Mystic Circle. Action seeks to recover 31500 insurance on the life of Dr. James McMurry of Shreve who died in 1894. H. 4% Swartz and Mahloo for plaintiff A K Martiot Columbus and John McSweeney for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uve Bry
McMurray Va
International Mystic Circle
James MccMurry
Shreve
Swartz and
Mahloo
Platotiff
A. K. Martiot
Columbus
John McSweeney
Market Reports From Chicago and Pittsburg Cattle Prices
Market summaries from Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland Buffalo and New York show cattle bulls and cows priced from 2.65 to 5.50 per 100 pounds with steers, heifers, heifers, and calves listed. Hogs sheep and lambs also reported with varied grades and weights across multiple markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Colorado
WoostER Wennens: Odd Fellows sermon at church
The Lutheran church crowded yesterday for Rev. G. O. Smith delivering a sermon in commemoration of the Eightieth Anniversary of the Odd Fellows order in Algerney. He spoke on friendship love and truth from Proverbs 18 24 and contrasted true fellowship with mere association.
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G. O. Smith
OU. F
Algerney
Phoise
Ray. Smith
Carist
Roth
God
Jeans
Jesus
Jeane
Nazareth
Jaane
Milliona
Saltar
Ion
Letter List No. 18 Wooster April 25 1899
The Wooster Ohio post office lists remaining letters as of May 1 1899. Names include Bail Barnett W Beentel S Sheliey Barneat EK Speck J W Thompson David Watta geo Rare Wilson Amands 8.
Washington May 2 1899 financial bill talks and receipts
Representative Babcock of Wisconsin says the House currency caucus reached a tentative financial bill agreement but will not disclose details until Senate confer. April 1899 receipts $41,611,587. expenditures $65,949,105, including $20,000,000 payment to Spain. Gas price cuts in New York. Oscar Gardiner fights to save his brother in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Babcock
Wisconsin
Atlantic City
House Caucus Committee On Currency
Senate
Dnole Sam's Books
Spain
New York
New York Mutual Gaslight Company
An Consolidated Gas Company
Consolidated Company
Wheeling
Oscar Gardiner
O Kid
Eddie
At Nelland
Pittsburg
Don McVey
Fate Gardner
Triad Probate Badge Sheriff McVoy Obituary Note
Fragmentary OCR notes reference KJ 20. Mean Sheriff JS McVoy in connection with a probate badge. Context unclear but names indicate a local historical record item noting officials and an obetatch phrase. Further readable details are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JS McVoy
Arid
Smallpox scare unsettles Fredericksburg village
Special to THE RerusiicdN reports the Fredericksburg Board of Health issuing a smallpox scare as families stay home, fumigation delays, and school start is delayed to Tuesday May 1. Disease cases remain minor and recovering. midweek prayer meetings begin and churches reopen next Sunday under local health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederi Pug
Village Board of Health
Andias
Alleged counterfeit stamped cigars seized in Wooster
Readers hear that government agents arrested several to curb counterfeit revenue stamps and seized thousands of cigars. Boxes bore the M Jacobs & Co name from Lancaster, PA, and involved 2250 cigars found by Deputy Revenue Collector E T Legaillon who ordered they not be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jacobs, & Co
Gancaster
E. T. Legaillon
Legaillon
Death Mystery Stirs Massillon Readers
Massillon Independent reports a murder mystery surrounding Mrs Weisner's death. Coroner Schofelle states no definite cause yet, with indications of possible poisoning but no proof. Dr Geo E Kimber, son of the deceased, now lives near Mansfield and Wooster and has reached out to local parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Geo E. Kimber
Wayne County
Pomerens Bod
Schoffelle
East Greenville
Weisner
Kimber
Gee
Mansfeld
Wooster
Dr Kings New Life Pills End Appetite Woes
An old advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for stomach and liver ailments, promising improved appetite, digestion, and energy. Sold for 25c at Laubath Boyd's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Laubath Boyd's
Special Shakespeare Meeting of the Century Club Delights Attendees
About 100 people attended a Century Club Shakespeare event featuring Miss Eta Mumaw Julia Bechtel and Frank Taggart. The program included scenes from The Merchant of Venice Two Gentlemen of Verona Cymbeline and Measure for Measure with songs and piano numbers. The evening showcased careful teaching and notable performances. the next Century Club meeting is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Traveller's Club
W. Z. Bennett
Shakespeare Clary
Tau
Trermao
Eta Mumaw Aba
Julia Bechtel
Bara
Ayoo Ce Prank Taggart
When the Heart
Dudley Kuck
Mrs. J
Caiopnen
Bertha Warren
Acy Harrett
Laura Peckinpaugh
Ayne Black Durn
Sylvia
Schupert
Two Gentlemen of Verons
Frances A. Glenn
W . Bennett
Schubert
Bach
Frances A Glenn
Weyne Blackburn
Taggart
Shakespeare
Iife
Bhp
Fiagat
Bennett
Mra
Frick
Court Docket Report from Monday Duty Judge
The Court of Common Pleas adjourned without trial as the long pending case Quinby et al. v McGienen et al. was postponed to a later date. Jane Jarora was excused from further attendance on the matter involving a $2,500 loan from Wayne City National Bank later assigned to HM Quin. Details reference Wayne City area activities and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagoh
T Petit Jarore
Joseph
McGienen
Pauled di Suomane
Jarora
Wayne City National Bank
HM Quin
Riasee
Hoekdey
McMonr
Anon Mystic Circle
North Street and Vine Street Pavement and City Improvements
North Street pavement work and drainage on North Market Street were debated with plans for a new sewer drop to prevent standing water. Vine Street crossing Miller was referred to the pavement committee. The board appointed A M Parrish and Anthony Lets to inspect unsafe buildings. Gerlach and Mayor Smith are ex-officio members. The council debated street sweeping costs, sewer repairs at Nollela corner, and vacancies on the Board of Health. The Water Works report showed 186 dollars received. Kinney urged totals be tallied. The mayor and city solicitor were authorized to buy law books. The council decided to continue the quarreling measure until resolved.
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County Commissioners
Sesmon
Kanke Chapel
F. C. Gerlach
Co. DP
Noringtild Nuy Bet
Onale
Harry B. Smith
Wooster & Asnland Railway
Bromley
Howaph & Graber
Fred Figert
East Elberry Street
Court House
Vite
Harry Kk.imgard
Figert
Albert Locar
Vine Street
Clark
Jomoe
Nate
Crown and
Sridge
Epdclaity
C. O. Probst
State Board of Health
Health
J. B. Barret
Joe Wooster Hardware Co
France
Academy of Music
Budjing
Edson Willaman
G. W. Spangler
Guo
Minnie E
John Schaid
Ana Wi'y
Ray Geo. C. Heck
Navarre
Mastera Fredshibiey
Walter Schuob
Bart Krause
Ralph Stark
German Evangelical Church
Wooster Cemetary
Baily
Lotta Cook
Saville
Mongey
Marty Weasles
Gibsonpark
W. W. ‘Garver
Luke F. Jones
C. 0. Cuttey
Columbus
Frank J. Zimmerman
Wayne County
H Dietrick
Orrville
John Walters
Pittsburg Avenue
David Pierch
Michigan City
Lod
Speers MccClarran
Joseph Shelly
Dear Applacresk
Shelly
A. H. Hant
Rebecca Knox
Cleveland
John Aitkenhead
Glasgow
Scotland
Wooster
Noédn Sanday
Aitkenhaga
C. M. Drake
Western Union
Magsilton
W. L. Finestone
Drake
Mr. Firestone
Miller
North Market Street
A. M. Parrish
Anthony Leles
Oniéf Gerlach
Mayor Smith
Grant and
Larwill
Meshacts
Counel
Mub
Nollela Corner
Edwers
Ove
Fred Kratee
Anthony Letes
Jouischach
Jas
Kh. Mann
Hall
Ela Osmes
Ause
Schach
W. HK. Force
George Klipe
John Taylor
Bth
Daniel Fick
Board of Health
Kinney
Kidne oids claim cure for kidney woes in ad pitch
An advertisement touts Morrow's Kidneoids as a cure for kidney trouble. It describes symptoms of disordered kidneys, back pain, nervousness, and sleeplessness, claiming first doses bring relief and encouraging purchase at 50 cents per box from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolman
South Walnut
Morrow
Hroctor & O'Hail
Johny Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
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Kati A
Cyramets
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San Francisco
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Aurora
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Bisa
Chicago
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J. W. Angell
Hoop Luft
Pittaburg
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Pasis
2D Presbyterian Church
Esata
Lons
Dreas
Spsogier
Scott Hillman
Kline
Earth
Brynon’r
Sod Qemi Hitsun
Ever Paloie Square
Dbadt
Burdock
Bryson's
Leway
GotoGray & Son
George Kentap
Hobjsct
Gal
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Iodo Tasiogal
Jutynéth
Ran
Fran Fenmeglyania Setineson Wera
Pratelaea
Visa Ticket Agent
Court of Common Pleas
Market Reports
Buffalo
Abel
Mead
Wooster Wennens
A. Nobl
Rebekah
Ososy
His Brother
Yans Metlis
The
Prederiksbhrg Board ‘of Health
East Greenpvile
Social Notes
Wurst Club
A. B. Peckingaugh
Mugchenich Mandolin Club
Au Fair Orchestra
Gam‘bier
Mab Ney
M Ea
UEK
Boped
Board of Earth
Ceucell
Steve E. Smith
Et Oster
iGhio
Comter
Ares
Go Feu
UO Wir
Craighead
Simpson
Turkey
Wooster, Ohio
Wright
D. Nice’s
Postoffice
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W. J. Winkler
Petticvata
Charlies
All
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Board of Education
Greene Township
Plansi
Ben F Zell
Bere
S. P. Hartzlar
Benj. F ‘Z8ll
Urrville
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