Frogs, school, and local notices fill Wooster Day
In Wooster locals many items appear from frog hunting success to a Tri County teachers institute at Creston. Furniture sold at public auction by N. L. Roger as assignee. Memorial Day plant displays planned by public schools. A stray theft case, a brick ice moulds theft, and a red bearded burglar. Sports include Wooster High School field day and a baseball game on the fairgrounds. Several residents and visitors are noted with movements, visits, and career updates.
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Wacater
Tri-County Institute
Creston
Philip Hess
Jeffries
N. L. Roger
Andrew Obertin
Mansfield
Grammayur
L John Gop
Boston
Mass
Cheat
Georgia
Peoria
Ill
Louisa Volrath
Beall Avenue
George Fahar
Publi
Ohio
Wooster
Mupday
Little Circus
Masalor
Goa
Wayne County
India
Presbyter 2 Vercyl
Usiveran
Alleghers
Peter Tideris
Orrville
Comiiz
Frank
Cuyahoza Catte
Morrlard
Mies Fio
Lizzie Moore
Varna Correll
Fiota Franks
Minnie Snoyder
Mea Torrell
Millie James
Ertha
University of Wooster
Train schedule changes affect Wooster and connections
A schedule change takes effect Sunday for the P Fort Wayne and Cincinnati route with Wooster arrivals adjusted to 4 20 a.m for train No 82. B and O lines at Wooster update May 16. Northbound No 104 10 10 a.m. Southbound No 104 3 30 p.m. No 103 6 05 p.m. No 147 9 43 p.m. Daily trains connect with main line B O trains at Lod and Milleraburg offers connections to Mt Vernon Cincinnati Columbus Newark and Louisville. Beebe's offers latest collars cuffs and ties for shirt waists.
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P. Ft. W
B. O
Lod
Milleraburg
Cords of stave bolts delivered at Woorter Saw Mill
One thousand cords of stave bolts delivered at the Woorter Saw Mill. For farther information inquire at the mill.
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Woorter
Hat sale and horse auction notices from Wooster in 1897
Beginning Friday May 21 the sil ver Millinery will offer trimmed hats for ladies and children with prices from 7c to 2.50 and children’s trimmed Sailors at 20c Baby bonnets half price at K side Public Square up stairs W P Snyder to sell one carload of Klinda horses at the Mongey House stables Wooster Ohio on Saturday May 29 1897
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver
K. Side Public Square
Staira
W. P. Snyder
Mongey Houe Statlos
Wooster
Ohio
D. Nice Double
Tus D
Ohio Corn Cultivator Touts Beer Iron and Wine Tonic
An advertisement proclaims Beer, Iron and Wine as the best tonic to clear sluggish systems after winter. It claims use by over 1,500 and promotes its benefits for vitality, with Craighead & Co. as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Craighead & To
Magic Dye Colorful Fast-Color Paint Goods Ad
Local advertisement by Laubgch and Boyd promoting Magic Dye colorfast fabrics and colorfast goods. Claims fastest colors in 10 cent package sizes. Includes product offer and supplier names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubgch & Boyd
Spectacle Scam Warns Wooster Shoppers at West Side Square
A local warning advises buyers to avoid peddler spectacles due to inflated prices and poor fit. Visit Bradshaw Jewelers and Optician in West Side Square Wooster for a proper scientific eye test and custom glasses with a one year guarantee from a graduate optician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secalchie
Bradshaw, Jewelar and
Optician
West Side Square
Wooster
Potential Remedy Adverts Warn Of Croup Cure
Slogan promises Dr Thomas Electric Oil can cure croup if started early. The quirky claim touts rapid relief and broad efficacy, reflecting old patent medicine advertising.
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Croup
Tri-County Teachers Hold Spring Meeting at Creston
The Tri-County Teachers Association met in Creston with strong attendance from Wayne Medina and Ashland counties. President Haupert led, Rev. S L Beaton offered prayer, and Supt. Zaring welcomed the teachers. Discussions covered college diplomas for teachers, centralized township schools, and the role of music, psychology, and moral education in schooling.
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Wooster
Reston
Tri- County Teachers’ Association
Creston
Pres. Haupart
S. L. Beaton
Zaring
Wayne
Medina
Ashland
Sapt
Haupert
Hazel Enerly
Orr
Plymouth
Ohio
Tri-County
Jie
Ohio Teachers’ Associationa Through & Committee
Schoo Boards
Ohip
Gordy
United States
Nelson Sanvain
College Educational
Mebane
Orrvul
Digia Oz
Phet
Local Resident Praises Chamberlain's Remedy in Lifetime Testimonial
Westfield Indiana resident Frank McAvoy, long an employee of the L, N A, & O Ry, endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a decade of use in his family. He calls it the best remedy for bowel disorders and notes Laujbach & Boyd sell it locally.
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Westfield
Ind
Frank McAvoy
Laujbach & Koyd
Education meeting highlights Tri County adults and leaders
The article recounts a educators gathering discussing religion in schools and teacher equipment. Supt. Sharkey, a state educator, addressed the group and impressed attendees. Delegations from Summit County and others attended as officers were elected and a tribute to Supt. Thomas was planned for multiple papers.
Local Lodges Set to Consolidate and Busy May Programs
Morgen Stern and Rising Star Lodges plan consolidation as next meeting votes on the merger. Ebenezer Lodge reports M M degree work for one candidate, Wooaster Commandery acts on three petitions. Committees organize Ascension Day services at Lodion May 2 and a barquet for C E Tickier, J A. Blise. Several lodges announce official visits, memorial ceremonies, and Memorial Day arrangements with numerous officers and local officials noted.
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Morgen Stern
Rising Star
Knights of Pythias
Morgen Stern Lodge
Ebenezer Lodge
Wooater Commandery
K. T
Lodion
Lodi
Gnesta
C E Tickier
V.C
J A. Blise
S C.N
Jr OV
Wayne Council
Wourter
Davia Jacoba
Charles EH Clark
Turtu
Melheraon Council
Jr O.U
Danal Fulton
Local Church Socials and Community Endeavors Highlight Wooster Notes
A detailed Wooster area roundup covers a Thursday social by United Young People's Rodeing of Cheetty church regrote lat Presbyterian parlors, plus multiple religious events. German Lutheran services, Epworth League activities, and planning for the Ohio State Christian Endeavor convention in Dayton are noted, with committees and entertainment details, and a New York India famine relief donation totaling $231.07, bringing Wooster contributions to $283.37.
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United Young People's
Cheetty Church
Wayne Canny Tots Society
Westminster Presbyterian
Ris
Jeffare
Western Freological Seminary
Allegheny
Lh W
Mrr
Walter
Loudonylle
Wooater
Wayne County
Tuscarawas Classis
the Reformed Church
Lodt
East Upton
Applecreek
Sugar Creek
Miley
Miss Collier
Yates
Vaul
Fannie Eddy
Walter Robison
Ovan Rogers
Ed Smetzer
Frank Bertolette
Nina Welker
Ethel Bigs
Ethel Foltz
Ushere
Perry Keister
Kirk Funk
Harley Aibatt
Frank Horner
Ohio State Christian Endeavor
Dayton
Ohio
New York
Christian Herald
James Maling
Focal Comm
India
Tyler
Pyler
David Henderson
Frank Smith
Bu A Corp
Wm Lawrence
Jas A. Brace
Mater
Daniel Obale
J. ~ Wallace
M.mccoy
Cooper Goudy
Marte
Reedsburg
Irfay
Levi Carson
Jobo H. Hoghey
Flenry Rockey
Pbicorn
Sneley
Fickes
Warner
H Bruce
W Vy Reouch
Ra Hinderman
R. Bruce
John McQuad
Vwirs
Alec Bec
Babl Bros
J. T Mykrantz
Tu Corr
M. Garrett
Kad Graham
Joseph Wager
Bucern
McClarran
Elmore McMennia
J. Swinebart
Ba Corp
J. B. McDonald
MT Guerry
Thos Rath
Aba Corp
G.W. Roth
David Armatrong
Bucorp
E. F. Myers
Jon Hi. Armstrong
Coro
T H. Cerr
Plank & Gray
M. M. Fowler
Treaser
Mrs. Mackey
Rare double burial planned at Reedsburg
Reported as two brothers, Jacob Figger and Christian Flager, both aged in their early sixties, to be interred together in Reedsburg after dying on different farms in Chester township. Jacob died of heart and lung disease, Christian of unspecified illnesses. Funeral set for Tuesday 10 a.m. from Christian Flager’s residence, burial in Reedsburg cemetery.
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Reedsburg
Hoth
Chester Township
Jacob Figger
Christian
Christian Flager
Ethan A. Wynn
Geo, Wynn
Cleveland
Wooster
Fredericksburg
Winifred Reardon
Denver
Colo
BR. Donnelly
Spooks and School Mischief Aboard Milton District No 9
Correspondence from Rittman notes disturbances by alleged spooks in Milton township district No 9 causing unease in the school. Also reports a campus comedy on the Ohio University campus with score details from a morning and afternoon program. A baseball collision in the sixth inning leaves Morehouse unconscious and Lester dazed with facial injuries. John Martin listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther Woodstee
Repuhlican Rittman
William Faber
Ohio Medica Association
Cleveland
Milton Township
Spook
Hittman
John Martin
Jake
U. Campus
Morehousa
Lester
Collison
Morehouse
Petition to fix Mansfield crossing read and acted upon
A petition from property owners near the Fair Grounds asking that the crossing over Mans field road be fixed was read. John O Hall offered to furnish a team to haul. The petition was referred to the Committee on Crossings with power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Mansfield Road
John O. Hall
Smith
Rhodes
Zimmerman
Anthony Letes
Alviaz Ounningham
Orlach
Asafe
Davy Crockett
Lee
Mill Street
Abe
Eteleye Uy
Cannell
Delightful second closing concert of Vocal Society festival
The second end closing concert of the Musical festival by the Vocal Society under Miss Ida J Hough at City Opera House Friday drew a larger audience than Thursday. Critics praised the director and chorus for a refined program though noting some minor weaknesses in the male section. Mrs Niarp of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Sharp received acclaim for performances, with the event seen as promising for future Wooster musical leadership. New goods for arch and couch pillows advertised at Beebe's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocal Society
Ida J Hough
Fionse
Miss Hough
Thasplaus
Sharp
Profe Secon
Wooster
Townships plan compact parade for Farmers Jubilee Day
The county township committee held a well attended meeting at City Opera House to organize the June 3 Farmers Jubilee Day events. Weyne and Franklin townships will join in the city parade, with rendezvous set from the Court House clock. Bands will be paid via a benefit concert by the 4th Street Akron band to cover costs. An administration building badge design and shelter plans were discussed. A full program will be released soon.
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City Opera House
Wooster
QO. £. Thorne
Geo. Kettler
City
Weyne
Franklin
Committee On Music
the &Th Stegt. Band
Akron
Wout
Thorne
Court House
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William Hall
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Philadelphia
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St Mary's Catholic Church
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Fred Tuesisy
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Geo
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Charles Brown
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Lee's
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Litchfeld
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Jones
Scott
Seeley
Gissgow
Mobler
McBane
Leisy
McAdoo Music
L. J. Hostetter
Hostetter
Supt
Mohler
Dickason
T. B. Jarvis
Sapte
Greadar
T. W. Kimber
Dalton
Thomaz
J. W. Scott
Ecgrest
J. P. Sharkey
Eaton
S. Lulu Machwart
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Sharkey
Summit County
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Chas
Wec'g
Longdonville
Rabnand Co
Medina Co
Wayne Co
Wayne Co. A Motion Was Adopted To Have the Tribute To Supt. Thomas
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North Lawrence
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Misaleva'e Stetazar
Croton
Mies S4udhellar
Massalsy
Addreesty
J L. Pitchford
Beltimore
Memorial Matters
Given West
James Youry
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Mornday
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N. Kieffer
Canal Fortes
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Henderson
West Salem
Nvirs
Fliargs
Fraok Fooster Winkler
Lattagsburge
Attta
George Mathercot Wooster
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Mehan
Massillon
F. Ankly
Epworth League
Estella Kean
M. E
Jennies Warner
Epworth
R. L. Adair
Belshazsar
Maud Pinkerton
Myrtle Young
Ladies Quartette
India Famine Relief Work
Icp
May Gibgery
Suithvite
Taz Republican
Mary Yoder
Joseph Yoder
Wm. J. Pontids
Smithville
J H. Johnson
Lower Church
Marshalivple
Wooster Markets
Grain Market
Eean Oaese
Rudauiogs
Corte and Fece & Co
Cues
M . Kin- Dey
Oity
Eberhardt
W. F. Spear
W. A. Wilson
Mulberry Street
Waren Committee
Theta No Epsilon
N. Buckeye St
Archer House
Farmarsr Locking
Ohio Farm
Pranklin
India Relief Movement
Munyon
Muny
Arch Street
W. O. Beebe
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Ora Stark
Ora Kraus
Quooster Hardware Co
Immermans
Alt
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Johh ST
New
Niipes
Masnele
Rerely GU
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