Ringling Bros Show Reams up Wooster Contracts
Ringling Bros show contracts for Wooster were revisited by N J Pettit amid coal miners strikes, delaying eastern bookings. Pettit said the company might delay northward dates and target the middle west while seeking possible Barnum and Bailey engagement. An agent will visit within ten days to assess prospects for a profitable run, with June or July potential for Barnum and Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N J Pettit
RingHoe Brothers
Elate Jones
Wooster
Mr Pettit
Tel
Amy Ringlinames
Brothere
Mrettit
Wos Sen
Mansfield
Warren End
Pettit
Becanee
Middle West
Ringling Bros
Barnow Bebey
Agen Se
Football Practice Shows Next Season Will Emphasize Passing
At Coach St dahon's home a meeting discussed next year's football plan. Changes mimic a basketball style with more passing and kicking. Scouts will recruit fast players. Saturday practices begin with syring practice and guidance on the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Dahon
Yial
Thompson
Hta
Etate
Last Patterson exam results show 140 in county board verdict
The second Patterson law examination occurred Saturday at the high school and led to the Board of County Examiners convicting 140 candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Examiners
Fragmented 19th century medical ad with testimonials
An OCR fragment markets Bolsillin or Biall's Catarrb Cure with internal action claims. It lists F J Cheney Toledo and several druggists as endorsers and promises a reward for a catarrh cure. Includes scattered phrases about testimonials and family pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Cheney
Toledo
Tihaney
Wea & Traix
Foley's Honey and Tar and imitations warned
An old advertisement warns customers to buy Foley's Honey and Tar from Foley Co Chicago, cautioning against numerous imitations with similar names. It touts genuine product in yellow packaging as the best cough remedy, and contrasts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar and Pineules for lung and kidney relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Boley & Co
Chicago
Chas
E. Bixler and
Laubach & Stor
Heist sale and union meeting in Wooster area
John B Newell sells his East North street residence to George Lantzen heiser for 100 dollars and moves to Cantin rarity a meeting at Harry Crow's Hancock Street shows the union is healthy with new members expected. G R Goreham on way to Princeton College met with a wreck near Altoona saving his train and baggage. insurance papers recovered from a trunk. Coroner Zaring filed verdict on Alexander Hunter struck by a train on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus line. Frick Iron Block red ornament blown down during storm and removed for safety. May 11 Ex Sheriff McCoy scratched by briar near eye. Local grocers revert to old delivery system after poor profits. Miss Rabbitt appointed postmaster at Springheld Ohio. Canton medical society sessions attended by doctors. Thermometer at John Harmon’s home hit 2 degrees below zero. Accidents fear storm-time telephone use. Mrs Mishno Miller injured wrist. Mr and Mrs George of Barberton visiting en route to Fort Wayne. New daughter born to J C Kline and wife at Highland Parks. Child sick in Plain Township. May 10 events and church meetings announced. Marshall ville and Orrville commencements set. Orrville boards appoint Etling as superintendent. Wooster travelers return from San Francisco via New York City with failed quakes and hunger reports. Shreve High School commencement May 29 with twelve graduates.
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John B Newell
East North Street
George Lantzenheist
Smith & Lantzenheiser
Newell
Cantin
Harry Crow Hancock Street
R G Goreham
Princeton College
Nounter
Altoona
Nail -Sone
Woorter
Novel and Mining Co
J . Notestine
Europe
Dos Ayerbelt
Kauke
Quinby Jonor
Wooster Township
Wooster City
Zaring
Clerk of Courts
J "Harrold
Alexander Hunter
CAAC
Cleveland, Akron and Columbus
McCoy
Bucyrus Grocers
Ih. Rabbitt
Thaateen
Springheld
Ohio
Kate Johnson
L A
Taltot Lake
Highland Park
J H. Kline
James Sharp
Apple Creek
Winkler
Will George
Harry
Wooster
Barberton
Wayne
Ind
George
Clark Store Furniture Co
Fortunate Missourians Endorse Reputable Cough Cures
A Missouri reader recalls personal use of Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung issues, praising its efficacy and noting cured customers. The ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar and Dr Shoop's Restorative Tablets available at local druggists.
Mrs Joyce praises Foley’s Kidney Cure for kidney trouble
Mrs Joyce of 189 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire writes about buying two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Cure about a year ago. She states it cured a severe, years‑long kidney ailment and calls it a grand medicine. She recommends it highly as effective.
Deaths From Appendicitis and Patent Pills Ad
A raw OCR style notice lists claims for Dr King s New Life Pills and Burdock Blood Bitters, praising health benefits and blood purification. It promotes De Witt s Witch Hazel Salve for burns and piles, Bee s Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs, and Lax-ets candy laxative for gentle relief. Names include Laubach & Boyd Druggist Kriegers Drug Store and Bixler Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd Druggist
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as reliable pleasant pills that clean the system and stir the liver into shape. It claims the pills are effective and have a good reputation and are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Divorce case and drilling delay reported in brief
Gale Hupp seeks divorce from F. J. Ballou in Wooster after a marriage on October 18, 1900, citing cruelty neglect and habitual intoxication and requesting child support and relief. Separately drilling at the Smith Schott plant stalls as test wells are delayed by gas leakage and a broken cry-wheel halting progress at around 36 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Hupp
Wooster
Geo A. Starn
Happ
Smith-Schott Plant
Kenyon Wins Debates At Wooster Meeting
The debate between Wooster University and Kenyon College at the Baptist church Friday evening ended with a Kenyon victory. Kenyon was represented by Clinton Laughlin and others, arguing the affirmative on a proposal about the Hayne Tribunal Authority. Judge panel included Prof. E. H. Hopkins and J. Sterling. The crowd applauded and the decision followed promptly after the last speaker.
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Fair Properties
Baptist Church
Fii
Wooster University
Kenyon College
Kenyon Wooster
Clinton Laughlin
Yawberg
George & Myers
Kenyon
L.L. Riley
H W Patterson
F. A. Bumm
Wooster
Hayne Tribunal
Edward S Wertz
Wonoster
Lehman
Lusanehin
E. H. Hopkins
W. R OU
Cleveland
James Sterling
Canton
William G. Caskey
Oberlin
Probate court guardians and estates in June sessions
Probate court records show guardianships and estate actions including final and sixth accounts, inventories, and sales bids. Hearings scheduled for June cover Levi Bucher Rollin T Rose Rebecca Clinker and others with guardians appointed for Michael Badger and Augustus Markle dower interests in Lovina Markle’s estate. A feeble minded adjudication and various wills and administrations appear among the filings.
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Samantha Bucher
Levi Bucher
Demar Rose
Rollin T Rose
J Ruse
Zola Ruse
Jane
Harvey S&s Baker
Barbara Dike
Wiliam Hindman
Ethel £. Miller
John H Taylor
Elizabeth
Augustus
Elisabeth Swartz
Harry G. Kuntz
Michael Badger
Augustus Markle
Lovina Markle
John C. Hall
Anugustua Markke
Death of William Kelly near New Pittsburg
William Kelly aged about 55 was found dead in a buggy at his home one early Thursday. He had spent Wednesday with a daughter and in Congress on business, with heart disease cited as likely cause. Coroner Zaring held an inquest at the family's request. he leaves Mrs. Kelly and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kelly
New Pittsburg
Zaring
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Delegates Split Between Hurst Wertz in Milleraburg Race
The Milleraburg Republican notes congressional convention delegates chosen recently split between supporters of Hurst and Wertz. It says Stillwell cannot control delegates for any candidate, but suggests they might rally behind him if he enters the race.
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Milleraburg Republican
J. A McDowell
Hurst
Wertz
Stillwell
Glick Found Guilty of Barn Arson in Local Trial
The jury returned a guilty verdict on the arson charge against Glick for burning his stepfather’s barn on March 13. Jurors set the property loss at 800 dollars. Confessions and threats toward Ex Sheriff John B. France contributed to the conviction. Glick has prior penitentiary time.
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Harrold
Glick
John B. France
Levier
van Neat
Debate teams clash at New Concord over same question
The second team debated the question with Muskingum College at New Concord where judges presided. The home team, led by Wayne Moore A. O. Ladd and P. Landes, and the visiting squad both argued the negative side of the issue.
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Muskingum Gallege A
New Concord
Wayne Moore
A O. Ladd
P. 3 Landes
Neuralgia Pain Relief Promised by Dr Miles Pills
An advertisement explains neuralgia as nerve pain from diseased nerves and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a reliable remedy for neuralgia and other pains. Testimonial from Fred R. Swing, cashier at 1st Nat Bank in Atkinson, endorses rapid relief. Pills priced 25 cents, guaranteed by druggist with money back if no benefit. Sold by Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Fred R. Swing
Nat. Bank
Atkinson
Butt
Iles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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Korea
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Kriegome Dine Dinteeee T
Morrland
John Harmon
Mishno Miller
Cangan Township
Wil Gieorge
Frank George
Fort Wayne
J C Kline
Highland
Kline
Francia Mesner
Plain Township
Church of God
Hartman
Sane Gydwd
William Tagg
Doylestown
Massilon Hopital
Colfax Hupp
Orrville
Marshallville High School
Evangelical Church
Grace Kiefer
Steel Stinson
Majorie Burger
Fredrick Shook
Arthur Lower
Earl Steiner
Clarence Steiner
Ernest 4Almmer
Orrvillle
Ball
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Edith Landis
LaVere Muller
Marie Brenneman
Edna Ammanitoy Wintersteen
Carrie Campbell
Board of Education of
HA Etling
Ines
Sythe
Etling
Mwh
Orrville High School
Parket Meta
New York City
San Francisco
Shreve High School
Armory
Herron Breneman
Haze Richardson
Fred Sprang
Dale Carl
Nina Funk
Flossie Foltz
Victoria Skyes
Harry Mitchell
Maud McClelland
Roy Kiester
Grrave Miley
Floyd Charles
Fanny Hupp
Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysvilla Mo
Laubaché Boyd
Dr. Shoop
Bixler Modern Pharmacy
De-Witt
de- Witt
DeWitt’s
E. C. de- Witt & Co
Kriegers Drug Store
Ballou
Jack Frost
Geome
Probate Court
T. W. Orr
H. H. Miller
Canton State Bank
tMiller Company
Miller
Charnescale
Aceo
Harry Glick
Hal
Star Pointer
Hal Dilliard
Wooster Fair Ground
Samuel Geyer
the Guardian Savings & Trust CO
Agena
Oseph G. Fritz
Procter O O'Hail's
East Liberty Street
Oss W Funck
Court House
Harding & Co
MM. Artin L
Smyler
Wil
Bim
Merchants’ Emporium
F. Eern
McClarran’s
Liberty Street
Wooster, O
Arran Jones
Attorneys-at
Joun Eo Clarran
Charles C Jones
I-lan Wooster
Taylor & Taylor
J. B. Taylor
Attorneys-at-law
R. C. Taylor
Postehilo
Land 2D
Nice Dbk
Iram
Swartz
Soak Hi
Pesto Fs
County
U.S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
R.H.N. Mather
R. Hoad
Jphomas A. Elder
S. A
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Dragators
Public Square
Oio
Jacob Fischer
Ae Frick
Woostdme
Omlo
Hooper
Bogle
ACH & Boyd
Ae Jaynes
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