Wayne County Notes From Wooster and Surroundings
A hoard of local items from Wooster area papers covers events May 1827-like dates and local notices. church receptions, school commencements, and civic mentions include Orrville convention dates, Anna Pone recital in Ceville, and M B Church entertainment by the Haworth League. A court fine paid by Boil Hernstein for license law violation totals 81.28 dollars. Further items note tuberculosis cases, adoptees from Wayne County Children’s Home, and upcoming county jail bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Orryilke
Anna Pone
Ceville
M. O. Boyer
Boil
Hernstein
Orgé A
Wooster
Turin
Kyr
Europe
Samuel Correll
Dra. Kuestuck and
Gacher
Creston
Des.ydd Kinney
Linoole Yocum
Unicago
Abgwll
Joseph Hl. Neely
Mra. Angell
Wooster University
Urrville Crescent
Asya
Ingersoll in City Court amid atheist oath mockery
The piece notes Colonel Ingersoll facing a landlord case in City Court. He jokes he will merely affirm on the oath, citing the Almighty as too busy with cyclones. A judge remains silent, letting a higher authority pass judgment on his outburst. Separately from Tennessee dispatches, a family finds 18 snakes in a lounge cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Ingerspil
Charles Dickens
Bob
Ous
Ingersoll
Tittn
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Power
A nostalgic health ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as restoring stamina and vigor. It claims the product awakens brain and body power after digestive issues and recommends Lacancnu & Boyn’s drug store as the retailer, price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lacancnu & Boyn's
Admiral Sampson and the Order of the Beltvar Controversy
A garbled clipping mentions Admiral Sampson and a decision about awarding him the Order of the Bit Beltvar. The Veribraelan envoy has not decided to confer the honor, with speculation and mixed reactions surrounding the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson Hes
Aie Hley
Veribraelan
Admiral Sampson
Viaka
Eveland Press
Hiss
Wooster Daily Visitors and Local Notices
Local items report business visitors and guests at area homes including Geo Adams, O G Gasche, Fred Miller and daughter, and Dr. Harry Horn visiting from Chicago. Notes mention Prof S A Lessy resigning to join Wooster University, Clark, Barton, and others traveling or hosting at hotels and churches. Capt J C McClelland to deliver Memory Day address at Spencer, and Rev H B Miller to speak on Three Men at Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompeod
Mt. Eatou
Ae Geo
Adamé
Milibersburg
O. G. Gasche
Akrop
Fred Miller
Doylestown
Daniel Funck
Harry Horn
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Worth Harrold
Paint Township
Joseph Baker
Shrewsbury
N. J
Wooster
Hev
P. H. Welahimer
Bert J. Wilson
O. M. Karch
L. O. Hadgon
Milleraburg
Christian Church
John D. Armstrong
Frederickeburg
Ionown
Iaane
Tacaday
James Greler
Honolulu
Manilla
A. Lelsy
Marsnallville
Wooster University
Lessy
Times
J. Barton
Marion
Marion van Over
Lodi
Mougey
Mias
Ethel Mower
Mansfield
Capt
C. D. Liat
The
Archer
Solomon Wiles
Varseg City
Mich
Joseph Marshall
Tomosrow
Reception and Farewell at Christian Church
A Millersburg Christian church gathering on North Buckeye Street welcomed new members joining the charan and bid farewell to Pastor Jr and wife. The program featured social greetings, a musical rendition, refreshments, and a floral tribute by Mrs. Kinugaly presented by Pastor P. H. Welshimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Buckeye Street
Pagtor Jr
3Oss
Kigualy
Mra. Ross
P. H. Welshimer
Millersburg
Reunion Notice for 120th Regiment O V I
Lieut J P Van Nest secretary of the regimental association sends notice of the 120th Regiment O V I reunion in Perrynville Ashland county on Tuesday June 5th 1899 at 10 o'clock a m Surviving members are urged to attend as locals prepare to host a memorable veterans gathering Bob Wallace has chickens for a social meal to honor the occasion Appletop Spiegel and others will attend with arrivals and arrangements noted Also mentions reduced fares and civil war connections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Ligatner
Frank Q Glasgo
Perrysville
Ashland County
Carl Broe
Shreve
L. Hoffman
Exat North Street
Edward Stevick
J. K. Wabster
Edward C. Smith
Fredericksburg
Smith
Henry Peters
Emrich Sanitarium
Cleveland
H.F. Crowl
Jane
J. K. Webster
J. P. Byers
State Board of Charities
Mr. Webster
J. P. van Nest
120Th Regiment
Perrynville
Ashland
Beriy Ile
Bob Wallace
Likut
J. M
Appletop
Sutler J A Spiegel
Chicago
Algo
Local notices recount deaths in Wooster area
Elizabeth Kingos of Union township dies at age 93 after long illness. Funeral and interment at East Union on Friday. Henry Petere dies in Cleveland at 42 after bowels obstruction. wife and son arrive later. Mrs. Hines of Plain township dies aged nearly 90 at her son in law’s home near Geneva. Laura Graber dies. funeral at residence on Walnut Street with large attendance. Elizabeth Robinson, aged 90, dies in Wooster. burial in East Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabe Kingos
St Union Township
East Union
Ra. Robinson
Acob Arnold
Henry Petere
Cleveland
North Market Street
Mia
Laura
Alex Graber
Walnut Street
H. W. Lowery
First Presbyterian Church
Merrimac Club
Grabdere
Wm. Muschecich
Fred Faber
Jobo Trapes
Jobo F. Barrett
Wm Jonés
Les Gaiseltean
Kelaabeth Robtnosop
Pennsylvania
Wayne County
Wooster
Robinson
East Union Cemetery
Death caused by alleged intoxication mystery trial Looms in Wayne County
In Wayne County Court of Common Pleas a $10,000 action to recover damages for the death of W. H. Adams is set to proceed before a jury this week. The case, brought by administrator W. H. Ally against Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling RR, centers on alleged wrongful death with anticipated lengthy testimony and contested liability. A separate McMurray vs Fraternal Mystic Circle case recently concluded with a verdict in favor of McMurray in a related matter involving claims of delirium tremens and medical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesdy
Cass
Wayne County Court of Commono Pleas
W. H. Ally
Clevelang, Lorain & Whealing BR
W. H. Adams
Lenora McMurray
Dora
Malph
McMurray
Sand
Mra. McMurray
Mortimer Munn
Wooster
Swaistz
Dia
Shreve
Fle
N. 3
W. W. Firestyne
Elder
Nasovvllle
D. Battles
H. B. Swartz
Mation Kouch
Mrs. McMurray
C. M. Mariott
Columbus
John McSweeny
Defandante
What a Little Faith Did FOR MRS. ROCKWELL
A Newark woman reports relief from long standing female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She describes severe womb trouble ulcers and kidney issues felt constant pain and weakness before treatment, then improved and regained strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roox Well
Division Sr
Lydia Bam
L. G
Asm Sr
Newanz
N. J
Colored cook steals a horse in town caper
In a chaotic report from Friday night a local resident recalls a colored cook who allegedly stole a horse. Names and places are garbled but the tale centers on a seller, buyers, and a drive to a livery. The account mentions Fra Butler and Ankneytown in a murky sequence of actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dick
Shalby
Tt Smith
Bias
Fra Butler
Ankneytown
Hutler Monapee Bind
Greg T Ty Id Smith
Io Sanaat
Telephone changes in Doylestown Ohio this week
Old Maids! Convestion Streets torn up as the local telephone company passes to a stock firm. Improvements planned to connect with Akron and Cleveland. Office to be in Millers and Leavitts Building Portage Street with Miss Mary McRithenie in charge. Digging up sewers will resume with fumes and a long ordeal. An old vaudeville convention to be held at town halls Friday evening. Funds to buy a new lighting plant for the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Atlithis Place
Akron
Ieveland
Millers& Leavers
Balldiog
Portage Street
Mary AicRithenie
M. E. Church
Deafness Cure Claim Promises Relief by Catarrh Remedy
A dubious ad from Toledo offers a cure for deafness claiming catarrh causes hearing loss. It asserts defective ear membranes can be restored, promises a $500 reward for an uncured case, and touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla style rhetoric with pharmacist endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanne
Ireuiars Freew
P. J. Cheey & CO
Toledo
Tse. Khe dl Haid
Kmay
Shower of Linen Fetes Miss Nellie Hughes Before Wedded Life
A social shower at Mrs. Hyall’s home honored Miss Nellie Hughes, soon to wed Mr. Clark Miller of Akron. About 60 guests enjoyed tea, a lavish repast, and a shower of linen gifts including damask tablecloths, bed linens, a counterpane, and ornamental pieces. An advertising game and prize neckpiece followed before guests departed with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hyall
Misa Nellie Hughes
Wooster
Clark Miller
Akron
Goodland Sa
Annual Banquet Recap and Honors Mentioned
The text covers a banquet with toasts by Miss Rath Pégardus and others, noting honors won by Eamaod ane and Miss Jean McWilliame. It mentions Miss Clementine Axtell of Portland Ind unable to finish the year due to health. Rev. Palmer of Columbia will deliver the Y M Q A address. Robert Calwell will work in Porto Rico for a period, with classmates glad for his opportunity and hopeful return to Wooster. Professor use of Canal Dover is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eamaod Ane
Jean McWilliame
Clementine Axtell
Portland
Ind
Palmer
Columbia
Unity
Y.M.Q. A
Jane
Wooster Wis
Visito
H. A. Lind
Wooster
Robert Calwell
Porto Rico
Canal Dover
Wooster Pastors Association bids Rev J Rosa farewell
At a May Wooster Pastors Association meeting a committee conveyed the esteem and good wishes of Wooster clergymen to Rev J Rosa upon his resignation as president and departure from the Christian Church. The message praised his faith, leadership, and public spirit and prayed for God’s grace in his future labors. The signed letter from J Frank Smith and S Ezra Nibike, dated May 11, 1902, closes with best wishes from Wooster Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Midist
God of All Grace
Scott’s Emulsion and Cod Liver Oil Boosts Health
Dr Whitchell notes cod liver oil half an hour after meals in an emulsion aids recovering weak patients. He observes listless individuals gaining flesh, vigor, and clearer minds through this treatment. Scott’s Emulsion, a cod liver and hypophosphites mix, regenerates tissue and enriches blood. Price listed is $1.90 per bottle from druggists Scott & Bowne, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitchell
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Deeds and land transfers listed from multiple townships
A long list of warranty and quitclaim deeds recorded for properties in Milton, Canandaigua, Union, Madison, Clinton, and other townships. Entries include parcels from E. Talley, J. Talley, Smith, Lehman, Rosenberg, Caynor, and others with acreages and prices ranging from 60 to 106 acres and sums like 2500 and 650. Also notes Prof. J. H. Dickasen of Wooster delivering a graduation address in Creston on Friday evening May 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kropr
John Hy. Hiarte
Led A. Lytle
Bojan Township
Mary EF. Kerendell
Bogband
Iilnért
Orrville
Yarranty
Melville Beob‘tellapd
John Kirkenflalll
P. &. Yherman
Jacob Wolfdich
Iprrville
Amanda
David Smith
Milton Townoi
David Smith Ant
Edgar L. Stevie
Milton Township
Sarah L. Hoover
Hespand
Hogar S. Reel
Elbert Rathféid
Zin
H. ElMott
Daniel Lehman
Nancy Lehman
Charles
Nancy Ai Lehman
Bladisonbarg
Lena ‘Hatee
Randolph Rosenberg
Emma L. Ssbbery
Pasot
Harvey Qrek
Elizabeth M. Caynoe
Clinton
Franca German
Cshsrice
Ano Hoabard
Uortila
Ster Ijrg
Michael
Mary Eshe' Than
Anoer G
William J. Orr
East Union Township
Ed¢eare H Hugnce
Lew G. Steiner
Milton Cownamp
D M. Vetrend
Noah Hartzer
Lads Fantzler
Milton Townab
3. H. Dickasen
Wooster
Creston High School
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Inns
Lras
George Fogleson
South Grant Street
W. W. Hartman
Ase Daisy Underwood
Sil
Woozter
J. M Whitman
Whitman
F. Robinson
Burton City
Cyrus Crane
Rev
A. W. Knowlee
Samue Slemmons
West Salem Aiga School
Harriet BR. Patterson
Gertrude K.strepick
Elima Venora Neal
Alma May Hoff
H. A. Dowling
W. F. McCauiey
Denni
Chamberlain
Finx
J. W. Syxes
Door
Laubach & Boyd
K May
BY the
Way
Sismarck
Harry B. Strow
Ignace
Mabel Moderwell
Hey
W. W. White
John M White
A. Stebbens
Ke, Frazier
Seville
Archer Hovee
H J. Norrig
New Castle
Merstathr
David Fletcher
Battle Crabk
W.K. Newell
Colcago
London
Parewell
Church of Christ
Wedreadap
T. Vv. I
Larvey
Oussee
Peat
Mrs Jacob Hines
Newark
Oreal
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Seltsfod
Dr. Simmons
Asresy
Frogrol
Nba SL
Ae Tae
Fr Banoue
Hal
Tata
Tosatmasater
Misa Rath Pégardus
Toby
L. Don
Alfre Tay May
Rev. Ross
Wooster Pastor’ S Association
J. Frank Ssith
S. Ezra Nibikke
WoosTes, U
D She Haowliton
Plato Cown
Anon
Eran
McIns
Canatan
Famatios
Ajo
Aju
Aguinaldo
Southwest Corner Public Square
NEW York Weekly Tribune
National Family Newspaper
Republican
Woosthr
Ohio
Yikes Hebert
Pabiy Tre
Brooks
Mullins
Muilirs
Hhey
Notwt
Molling
Faery
Hood
Portage
Sra G
Williams Laws
Kilea Colsons
Newport
Fenret
Abe
Medicing
Jr Williames Fir Bk
Mae
Clementa
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Fefaves
W. H. Wiler
Naan
Taubach & Boyd
Om the Square
Refrigeratos
Aw Pice
Mgglure
Freedlander’s
Aioe Bargain
Hoys
Deen
Liberty St
Wooster, Ohio
Hoth
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