Anniversary of Wayne Rebekah Lodge Celebrated
The Wayne Rebekah Lodge observed a 2 address by Rev J H Barrett and a historical sketch of the order. Music and readings followed with Carroll Miller and Miss Ida Hough among performers. Speakers praised the order’s principles and charity, ending with a social banquet and reflections on the group’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.h.barrett
Order
Wets Nared
Wayne Rebekah le
J. M. Tawney
N.G
Carroll Miller
O. Vi Northrop
Baptist Church
W. A. Mongey
Miller
Mandolin Club
Ban Alcock
Arry Swapney
Emil Vonrad
Ney
P. N
Wayne Rebekah Lodge
Bartlett
Tawney
Schulyer Colfax
Mather
Ida Bough
Wegater
Miss Hough
Ethel Plank
May McCoy
J. H W. Barron
Dalton
Order of One Fellows
Barton
America
Barron
I.U.U
Barron H
Civil Service Examination Held for Clerk and Carrier Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission orders a local board exam in this city on Saturday June 6 1897 at 9 am for Clerk and Carrier in the Postal service. Open to United States citizens age 18 for clerks and 21 for carriers. Applications must be filed before May 22 1897 with L. C. Lawrence Secretary Board of Examiners Postal Service. Instructions emphasize impartiality by the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Postal Service
United States
L. C. Lawrence
Eaminers
Probate docket notes on multiple estate matters
Settling estates record shows various probate actions with hearings scheduled. Names include John C. McClarran Eli Zaring P D Cotterman Lucy Ward Hiram McCance Sarah Lee Louisa Maize Wm A Craig Jos McClenen George Spangler Lawrence Keefe Christana Brenneman Lydia Winkerton Katharine Moser Israel Franks Cornelis Frage. Hearings set for June 4 May 28 and June 4. several new administrators appointed and real estate sales ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McClarran
Eli Zaring
Anna Onstott
P. D. Cotterman
Jacob Arnold
Josiah J. Ward
Lucy EB. Ward
Hiram McCance
Eliza J. Albertson
Sarah Lee
Corpus F. Lee
Louisa M. Maize
Percy
Florence Maize
Wm. A. Craig
Anna K. Aylesworth
Jane
F. W. Blish
W. J. Athey
Jos. McClenen
James A. McCoy
George Spangler
Lawrence Keefe
Christana Brenneman
John Brenneman
Whill
Lydia Winkerton
Jacob
David Moser
Katharine Moser
Henry Derr
Samuel Rhodes
May
Lyman Franks
Israel Franks
J.P. Holm
Cornelais Frage
Wayne County Deed Records List of Transfers
From Wayne County records a long list of warranty and quitclaim deeds, administrator and guardian deeds, detailing transfers of land across Greene Clinton Wooster Congress Chippewa Sugarcreek and Plain townships. Names include Yoder Simmons Sherrick Shakley Warner Harri s Aylsworth Hart McMillen Tillotson Fryer Pinkley King Kitz Parker Fisher Taggart Roebuck Foust Troutman Mor ist and others with parcels ranging from 2 to 164 acres and values from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Y. Yoder
Gideon Yoder
Greene Township
A. W. Harria
P. M. Simmons
Creston
Ansignee
W. F. Kean
Elizabeth Cotterman
Joseph S. Sherrick
East Union Township
Jacob Shakley
Mary A. Shakley
Martin F Shakley
West Salem
Eila Aylsworth
Wm. J. Aylaworth
Clinton Town
Adam Eyman
John Hindman
Jesse L. Warner
Wooster
Martin Winkler
David H. Smith
Chester Township
Peter Krabill
Joseph Krabill
Milton Township
Saleea E. Keppel
Arminta Sports
Wm. C. Tillltson
Henry A. Uaskey
Wooster Township
T. G. Boak
Nicholas Frazier
Chippewa Township
John S.chaffer
Margaret Kitz
Marashallville
David L. King
Jacob F. King
Greene
Elizabeth A. McConnell
Emily Jameson
Harriet Swartz
Wm. O. I. Tillotson
Viain Township
Frederick Fisher
Jaco Fisher
Joseph B Shultz
Mary L. Taggart
Orrville
W. H
HH. Wertz
D. Y. Roebuck
Sugarcreek Township
Joseph Roth
Jonathan ©. Yoder
Peter Foust
Hr H. Foust
Pater Foust
Ida F. Hills
Otto Troutman
Emeline
Elmira Mortis
Plain Township
Orrville Reformed Church Confirms Nineteen Applicants
At the Reformed church in Orrville nineteen applicants were confirmed and four admitted to full membership. Shreve M. E. Sunday School elected isupt. on Swartz, sec., Bertha. Tice, trans., T. F. Bedford, chorister, Ranta May, organist, Della Helmkee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Orrville
Shreve M. E
Isupt
Swartz
Bertha. Tice
T. F. Bedford
Ranta May
Della Helmkee
Classics Club Close Season Ends With Awards and Ball
The Class of the season held a final meeting with business for the coming year and elected Miss Marshall as vice president Curry as secretary Miss Lucas as treasurer and Miss Dunlap as president. A prize quiz on Shakespeare sparked laughter as Harriet Fonck and Grace Ihrig correctly matched the most quotes, earning the prize. After supper and college songs the club disbanded for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muaoh -Lafer
Hoatess
Nollie
Marshall
Curry
Miss Fonck
Railroad plans link Canal Dover to Beach City
A Cleveland Leader railroad column notes capital will aid a new line from Beach City to Canal Dover and New Philadelphia, with J A Hanlon of Cosheston and George Cutting of Wooster visiting Dover to secure right of way. The project aims Toledo to the Ohio river, with coal deposits and backing by H B Camp of Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
Canal Dover
J. A. Hanlon
Cosheston
George Cutting
Wooster
Beach City
Toledo
Ohio River
Dover
New Philadelphia
Hanlon
Cadiz
H. B. Camp
Akron
Under the Southern Cross at Century Club talk
Prof F M Webster spoke at the Century Club on his travels in Samoa New Zealand Tasmania and Australian colonies. He highlighted friendship toward the United States and the modern American appearance of great Australian cities. He described flora fauna farming life prisons and Adelaide city planning with strict upkeep and no dilapidated structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
F M. Webster
Century Club
J. Frank Smith
Prof
Webster
Pacific Ocean
Samoa
New Zeland
Tasmania
London
Australia
New Zealand
Gem of
Islands
Adelaide
Wabster
A. W. Blacksburn
RN. Warren
Wooster Letter List and Columbus Excursion Offer
Wooster Ohio April 26 1897 notice of remaining letters at the post office dated April 24 1897 includes Ladies Miss Ida Corp and others. Also announces a cheap Sunday excursion to Columbus on May 2 1897 by Cleveland Akron & Columbus, fare $1 round trip with stops at Hudson Orrville and main stations south. Ask agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Ry
C. F. Daly
Geauger
Cleveland
Wooster
Wooster, O
Ida Corp
Peeeotemenat
C. Hostler
D.o,new
Columbus
Cleveland, Akron
Os ‘Warwick
Akron
Cuyahoga Falls
Hudson
Cincinnati
Colum Pta
Gereine
Cincinati
Union Station
No. 28
East End Union Depot
Hannegan
I Norte
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
TOG Oo
Chigguo Jyne
Fostona
Oh Og
Toledo
Lodl
Burbank
Aukerman
Horse and buggy crash on road near city
Mrs Davidson Gly and Mrs Sarah Burthett were riding with a horse frightened at a train near the Catholic church and school house. The buggy overturned throwing the occupants onto the pavement. Mrs Ornett and Mrs Clyde sustained bruises but doctors said injuries unlikely to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thutedsy
David Gly
Sarah Burthett
Ortnett
Clyde
J. Blake
R Warren
Confirmation Services at St James Church Draw Large Crowd
Rt. Rev. W A Leonard D D bishop of Ohio conducted confirmation services at St James Protestant Episcopal church with a large congregation. The sermon was by Mrs Elizabeth Fishburnard, and the confirmation class included several named individuals. The report also notes ordination plans at Westminster Presbyterian and recent church activities across Orrville and surrounding towns including resignations, new elders, and Epworth League events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromes da
W.A. Leonard
Ohio
St. Janes’ Protestant Episcopal Church
Leonard
Ray
Joseph Baker
B. Daud
Elizabeth Fishb Nard
Susan Kithe
Nellie Baumgardner
Jennie H
Mamie Doty
Harry
Deaths in Wayne and Wooster Cemeteries
Sudden death of Mrs Mary Kramer relict of Jacob Kramer after years in Wayne County. Born in Pennsylvania she lived over 50 years here. Mother of 12 with 11 living. Funeral at 10 Sunday from home. Wooster Cemetery interment. Infant John Gilson, 4 months, dies after brief illness April 28 1897. funeral Friday at 10 from residence. Wooster Cemetery. Family condolences extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kramer
Jacob Kramer
Honeytown
Kramer
Pennsylvania
Wayne
the of God
Wooster
John Gilson
L. D. Craighead
Wooster Cemetery
Arbor Day Programs Highlight Nature Study in Fifth Ward
Arbor Day activities in the Fifth Ward Primary Department, guided by Miss Hurst, foster children’s observation of nature in woods, fields, and yards. The program featured songs, recitations, and readings about birds, flowers, and the outdoors, with student participation and visiting observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Bird Day Observed By Public School Pupils
After a month of prep the scholars of A and D Primary Third ward presented a Bird Day entertainment directed by Milas Josephine M Barnes at 1 30 pm The programme featured songs recitations and dances including Blue Birds in Autumn The Nightingale The Owl The Sparrow The Nest in the Kettle and The Bird's Message among others Numerous pupils such as Mary Webb Jane Lawrence Walter Snyder Walter Imgard Arline Imgard Frances Kauke Newell Shoup Enma Jones Mabel Kipter Isabel McAnany Hazel Wartf eong and more participated in solos duets and choruses reflecting a lively school program and community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Josephine M. Barnes
Little Bird
Mary Webb
Jane Lawrence
Bod White
Walter Snyder
Snow Bird
John Price
Imgard
Bird
Temperance
Chariton
The
Willie Hookway
Yellow Bird
Newell Shoup
Blue Bird
Isabella McAnany
Lara Chariton
Red Bird
Enma Jones
Birdle
Nipa Northrup
Mabel Kipter
Branstetter
Robert Orr
Robin's
Mary
Hird
Helen Feigtner
Kitty and
the Swallow
Naekle BicClure
the Owl
Strong Argument for Hawaii Treaty Abrogation Debate
ex-minister Lorin A Thurston from Hawaii submits to the Senate finance committee a statement arguing against abrogating the Hawaiian treaty. He warns that abolishing the treaty would impose duties on free goods, disrupt Hawaii US trade, harm shipping, and threaten American suzerainty, risking growth of rival powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lorin
Thurston
Hawaii
Finance Committee
Senate
United States
Fsa
America
England
Hawai
Turo
France
Japan
Arbor Day Celebrations Light Dalton Community Spirit
Arbor Day is marked in Dalton with tree plantings at the schools and country schools nearby. Green Oak students decorated their interior with branches to resemble a forest as visitors attended and a pastor from Wooster accepted a church post. Social events include sewing parties, a grand dinner, and Crokinole gatherings as residents enjoy spring weather and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Dalton
Elsie Yoder
Canal Fulton
Barnard
Amy Hamilton
Ida Koster
Oda Hawk
Green Oak
Dr. Campball
W. H. Hubbell
United Presbyterian
Hubbell
Wooster University
West Guthrie Flood Sweeps Black Neighborhood
A devastating flash flood on April 29 in Guthrie Oklahoma swept the Cottonwood river valley, destroying hundreds of homes, killing many, and leaving streets chaotic as rescue efforts continued. The wall of water six to eight feet high washed away houses, drowned residents, and disrupted rail and water systems across the city and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
West Guthrie
Ani
Milea
Telfef
Cottonwood
N Guthrie
Traits of Grant and Schofield praise for leadership
New York April 26 Lieutenant General John M Schofield retired US Army accepted invitation to be New Yorks guest at Grant monument dedication He praises Grants honesty justice and self mastery noting his unflinching confidence in judgment and insistence on undivided authority in military conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John M. Schofield
United States Army
Mayor Strong
City of
Grant Monument
Grant
General Schofield
Johnson
Contingency of War Shakes American Markets
R G Dun & Company notes European war fears ripple into U S markets with higher wheat prices and cautious money movement. Uncertainty boosts demand for American goods while Western receipts lag and Atlantic exports grow. steel and pig iron prices soften amid mixed orders. Reports from Larissa describe Turkish discipline and Greek exodus, with looting after regular troops depart. A Newport News fire devastates Pier No 6, costing $2 million and destroying and injuring crew and vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R G Dun & Company
Review of Trade
Turkey
Greece
Europe
Russia
Danubian
Western Europe
Atlantic
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Grey Forge
Birmingham
Canada
Larissa
Thessaly
Constantine
Newport Nerves
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Immenga Fesqg
Iwater
Meeting of Medics Discuss Treatment and Typhoid Links
Wayne County Medical Society members met in the Council Chamber after 1 PM. Dr J E Barrett reported a liver spleen prostate heart disease death with postmortem hemorrhage into the pericardium. Dr H A Hart described seven cases including rhinolith removal and mastoiditis cure. discussed typhoid fever versus malaria, and various treatments. The session featured many speakers from Wooster Orrville and nearby towns, emphasizing hygienic care and diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Medical Society
Hunt
J. E Barrett
Wooster
H. A. Hart
Hartt
Chevalier Jackson
M B. Uawnon
Ster- Hog
J. E. Barrett
P.S Greenamyer
D.H. McMulen
Orrville
Howard Jameson
Applecreek
D. P. Shie
James Martin
Fredericksburg
Geo. A Yates
Shreve
J. D. Beer
Amon
Brandt
Woodbridge
Ex-superintendent credits Brazilian Balm for asthma relief
J R Naible former Rochester Pa school superintendent says he has suffered from asthma for years yet had a splendid winter thanks to Brazilian Balm. A Cincinnati woman who had endured asthma for 17 years was unable to lie down but was cured by Brazilian Balm, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Naible
Rochester
Cincinnati
Brazil Balm in 50 Cent Battle Claims Swift Relief
Mrs. Geo W Roberts of Wilmington Delaware testifies that Brazilian Balm used with warm water as an injection provides fast relief for soreness pain and related troubles claiming it works in one week better than other remedies she has tried. Thousands of women reportedly use the product for many conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rima
Farminstian
Geo. W. Roberts
Wilmington
Del
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sumabey
Board of Health
Monnday
Jeffries
W. W. Firestone
J. G. Sanborn
Aneenny Letes
Secona—Chas
F. Barrett
Thira
Daniel Fonck
iFifth
B. F. Miller
Funck
Leles
Barrett
Sanborn
Firestone
United States Civil Service Examination
Richards
J. A. Newkirk
Beall Avenue
8.H. Dawson
Lucas
Bowman Street
Jacob Fischer
Frank Dunkle
Frank
George Faber
Lberty Street
Capt
A. S
C. K. Mower
North Market
Rev. Houston
Bloomington
Wm. Linn, Jr
Frank Roth
T. K. Davis
J. M. Quinby
J. W. Latimer
Jacob Sakir
Lew McClure
Job Treage
A. M. Parrish
Wm. Doenkle
Wm. Cravenstott
Uoon
Wayne County Probate Court
Wayne County Records
Florian Schaffter
Ashland & Wooster Railroad
Klix
Wew
Compton
Westminster Peneterian
Ofice
Kirkwood
City
H.G. Behotegay
H. Dickasop
Hev. l. P. Small
Church of God
Mendon, Mercer Co
Mrr. Small
Epworth
Travis
Oberlin College
Will H Hobbell
Souther Ball
Dalton United Presbyterian Church
Thomas Straggler
J .1. Beard
Belmont U
Baughman
Pokeberry
Orrville M. & Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Hamilton
Tha
Congregational Krown
Parsons
G. K Allen
Woost Er
North Matin Street
Arrville
Lutheray Church
Soameberg
M. E
Madigonburg
B. Sabbath School
S. J
Lebman
John Davies
Ags
Pearl Carmony
Sécy
Mellissa Speicher
Treas
O. Bk
League of Hiachutes
Clinton Township
Nhreve
Arbor Day
Rehnol
the Lark School
Sir Rubhio
Leo Abright
Little Flowers School
Albert Haas
Tom Landers
Etta Hoyer
Hazel Miller
Beulah Burhbhert Sonz
Hap Waite
Kool
Arthur Miesie
Sweet Rubin Redbreast
K Tass
Idasraber
Hazel Love
Henry Zarlengo
Bio Louis Massaro
Robin's Temperance
Crow Mary Tanper
Martha
Florence Bell
Florence Kaufman
Hazel Wartfe
Yong He Turtle
Jove Etpel Beil
Isabel McAnaney
Atlantic Ocean
Aleghenies
Adirondacks
Catskills
Mountains
Lake Region
Michigan
Northwest
Atlantic City
Caps May
Long Branch Mackinac & He
Kimball
Assia
Athens
Mati
Pharsala
Lavussa
Penteperidiz
Haki Pasha
Deberba
Dalilerzir
Nechad Pasha
Lissikalt
Mat
Thureday
Perzamia
Diskala
Pacific
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Missouri River
Ibal Heixhans
Dawes Indian Commission
Anoky
Indian Territory
Severalty
Archibald M. Marshall
Marshall-Kennedy Milling Company
Mr. Marshall
Butler
Schofield
Meeting OF Medics
Wayne County Society
Sessio
Poe Vrus
Restware
Teago de
Flytmouth
VA Graaw
Odeton City
Antonin
Rass Oe
Maneheld
Ton and
Cornest
Alliance
Niles
Youngstown
Pittsuuxen
PENNA
Ronn Ny
Wann Weanin Linas
Columbus R'Y
Cayahoga Falls
Aifron
BEBE
Millersburg
Killbuck
Mt Vernon
C. F, Daly
Géo
Ohio State Journal
Ongy
Bes Weekly
Ohio State Journal Co
Imbus
Chas O.scull
MD. L
Allen
PA Wee
Kyisling
New York Weekly Tribune
Republican
Geo W. Best
Tribune
New York City
Waxmiy Rapon
Tridyne
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!