Rifle Practice Rules Set For State Guard Season
Adjutant General Gyger announces rifle practice for the 1901 season, starting soon and ending August 31, with scoring standards by class. Practice ranges extend to 200, 300, 500, 600 and 800 yards where possible, and top regimental scorers form teams with governor and adjutant general badges awarded to leading competitors.
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Columbus
Gyger
United States
Feld
Uthe Vrevalidars
Seacc2
Tve
Wwerp Pie
Msi
Adjutant General
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Leg Sore in Five Days
P A Danforth of La Grange Georgia suffered six months with a running leg sore before using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which fully healed it in five days. The ad claims it treats ulcers wounds piles and is the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed and priced at 25 cents, sold by Laubach Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
la Grange
Bucklen
Laubach & Boyd
Medicine ads and a jailhouse Syrup Pepsin joke summary
An advertising page lists remedies from DeWitt’s pills to Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup with local pharmacists Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co. It includes a courtroom quip about the Syrup Pepsin ad and testimonials from individuals in Dakota and Kentucky praising Foley’s Honey and Tar and Burdock Blood Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co
Tutsk-Ma
Mamie Smith
Middlesboro
Fooley
Laubach & Boyd
Zimmerman & Co
Miss Grace Yoder joins Experiment Station staff and local notices
Local items include Miss Grace Yoder taking a stenographer post at the Experiment Station. Byron Fogleson learns his 1892 pension claim has been allowed. engagement and wedding reports. several residents traveling to Buffalo and Oklahoma. school and bank news. and hotel improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Yoder
Leah Bender
Williams County
Wooster
Jos. Loughbaum
Pittsburg Avenue
Charles Moses
Lenora McAfee
J.O. Campbell
Fast Bowman Street
Nora Miller
West Larwill Street
Arthur Marks
J. W. Marks
Marshal Letner
Phil. Ellenperman
Charles S. Frost
Wayne County Nations Bank
Ster
Wayne County Bank
Frost
Wesley Zauge
oMiesra
Zauge
Akron Route Pan-American lines launches new outlet to Buffalo
The Pan-American Buffalo Lines announces the Akron Route extending from Ohio to Buffalo with new schedules. Passengers from Columbus can take a 12:03 a.m. departure to Orrville for an overnight Buffalo arrival, with sleeper and coach cars available. The service includes 8:15 a.m. Buffalo departures and 12:06 noon Columbus departures, offering berths for night travel at $7.
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Copereate
Pan-American Buffalo Lines
Akron
Pointe
Ohio
Charctauquaimie
Ara Fails
St.Lawrencs River
Hiso
Columbus
Orrville
Buffalo
Columbus Union Station
Ohio Wesleyan wins Prohibition oratorical contest at Akron
Ohio Wesleyan University won first place in the Prohibition oratorical contest held in Akron on Thursday night. Wooster University finished second with Wooster's B. B. Evans representing the team, and Xenia placed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio Wesleyan University
Wooster University
Century Club holds final meeting with Dutch Conquest talk
The Century Club met at Rev. Manley Rice’s Beall Avenue home for an address by Rev. S. E. Neikirk on The Dutch Conquest of America. Discussion covered Dutch influence on U S government and institutions. The annual banquet is set for Wednesday May 28 at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. members should report dinner plates to Treasurer Albert Dix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Manley Rice
Beall Avenue
S. E. Neikirk
America
Presbyterian Church
Albert Dix
Wooster Youth Injured While Imitating Circus Acts
Jimmie Hughes of Ashland near Wooster rigged ropes between apple trees to imitate circus stunts. He slid down a pulley held to the trees and later tied his feet to a second rope head down, which broke mid descent. He fell to the ground and suffered a bruised head and other injuries as the performance ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Hughes
Ashland
Wooster
Ashland Gazette
Jimmie
County Tax Duplicate Shows 10 Percent Farm Reduction
Auditor A B Peckinpaugh reports Wayne county lands appraisement as returned by State Board of Equalization. Only 10 percent cut noted in Wooster city. farm land cut appears not upheld. Detailed totals list Wayne County figures with city and village amounts and Wooster reduction from 1 761 590 to 1 585 431 after ten percent adjustment.
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A. B. Peckinppaugh
Wayne County
State Board of Equalization
Peckinpaugh
Auditor of State
City of
Wooster
Applecreek
Burbank
Congress
Creston
Dalton
Doylestown
Fredericksburg
Marshallville
Mrs Eston
Orrville
Shreve
Smithville
West Salem
Wooster T
State Board
Jones After It In Race For House Seat
Ex Senator Lake F. Jones enters the Democratic primary for representative challenging incumbent A. B. Wells who seeks a second term Wells proclaims no real campaign effort yet while Jones builds support among hunters and other key voters The contest promises excitement until primary day June 1 as both candidates court blocs and mobilize backing
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Lake F. Jones
A. B Wells
Mr Jones
Jones
Wells
Dr King’s New Discovery boosts recovery from lung troubles
A reader from Wyandot Mic recalls near-fatal consumption and pneumonia in which Dr King’s New Discovery cured a stubborn cough and severe lung ailment after others failed. The ad promotes trial bottles free and guaranteed bottles at Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co, touting Cure for coughs colds and throat and lung issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Weatherwax
Wyandot
Mic
Laubseh& Berd's
Violin Recital in Kauke Chapel by Miss Wilhelm
Miss Birdie M. Wilhelm of Wooster led a well attended Kauke Chapel violin recital assisted by Bessie Thorne and George Schwartz. The program impressed with finish and emotion. Wilhelm especially excelled in solo numbers and showed talent and potential as a teacher or professional concert artist. A reception followed for the young performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauke Chapel
Birdie M. Wilhelm
Jlbelm
Wooster
Kantie Bessie Thorne
George Fr. Schwartz
Miss Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Man With Bicycle Held Then Freed In West Liberty Visit
Marshal Leiner received a Plymouth note naming Edward Smith as the rider of a Stormer bicycle believed used in a visit to Woorster relatives. Smith admitted the wheel and that he bought it on installments but made no payments. He was taken into custody Friday afternoon and released after surrendering the bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Leiner
Plymouth
Edward Smith
Smith
O'Clek
Marshal Lerner
West Liberty
Ward Smith
Uto
Hal Lerner
Teomney
Lutheran Officers Convene as Ohio League Adjourns
The sixth annual convention of the Ohio State Lutheran League closed in Mansfield on May 15. Elected officers include President Rev. Dr. F. W. Epeschau of Miamisburg, Recording Secretary Margaret Puck of Toledo, Corresponding Secretary Rev. Chas F Steck of Springfield, and Treasurer Chas Mathes of Mansfield. Springfield will host next year’s state convention.
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Mansfield
Ohio State Lutheran League
F. W. Epeschau
Miamisburg
Mergaret Puck
Toledo
Chas. F. Steck
Springfield
Chas. Mathes
What Shall We Have for Déssért Jell-O Flavor Guide
A clipped kitchen note suggests Jell-O as a dessert option. It mentions a two ingredient mix with water, flavors such as strawberry, and references gan oed renee in a garbled form. The item reads like an old family food prompt from a newspaper page.
Seven year locusts threaten Indiana orchards soon
State Geologist Blatchley of Indiana warns fruit growers of a locust swarm next year. He says millions will devastate middle states orchards around June 10, 1902, after 17 years underground. Do not plant new trees this season or monitor and protect them if set. Eggs deposited now will injure trees years later.
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Blatchley
Indiana
Middle States
Civil War Veteran Praises New Life Pills Cure
Winchester Indiana resident M M Austin credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with curing his ill wife after a long illness despite doctors efforts. The testimonial notes the pills work wonders and cost 25 cents at Lombach and Boyds drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Pas-American Exposition Rates to Buffalo In Effect
Transportation notice states special rates to Buffalo via the Nici Plate Road starting April 30. Round trip fare set at 1 percent with return allowed within 15 days. Travel on Thursdays offered at a reduced fare with return in five days. Contact nearest agent or E. A C. P. and A. Cleveland for details.
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Buffalo
Nici Plate Road
Fite
Wore
C. P
Clevelan
Nome Seekers Excursions Via Pennsylvania Lines
Low rate Home seekers excursion tickets to the West and South will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines May 31st June 4th and 8th. Fare details and throng time information will be furnished upon application to passenger and ticket agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. in the jun 18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylsacrs
Pennsylvania
Nickel Plate Route To Pan-American Exposition Opens May First
The Nickel Plate Road provides the shortest quickest trip to Buffalo for the Pan-American Exposition opening May 1 1901. Patek Rates apply April 50 1901 on all daily express trains. Contact nearest agent for details and bookings in Ft Wayne Indiana or Cleveland Ohio.
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Buffalo
Cleveland
Waree Gaye
O A. Austerlin
T P A
Ft. Wayne
Ind
E. A. Akers
C. P
A., Ceveland
O. Ithe
Railways propose series of cheap Colorado excursions
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway seeks crossline support for a series of cheap round trips to Denver Colorado Springs and Puero from Chicago and Missouri River points with specific June July August dates and rates including one fare plus 2 dollars and 31 50 round trip and 5 5 from Missouri River points plus proportionate fares for intermediate routes and extensions to Greenwood Springs Salt Lake City with Thursday departures from Colorado common points through September to October 31 return windows and special trains across the United States even if competitors object.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Colorado
Western
Southwestern
Denver
Colorado Springs
Puerlo
Cuto
Missouri River
Chicago
Grenwood Springs
Salt Lakec
Colorado Common
Inciu
United States
Rock Island & Pacific
Pythian Sister Hood Excursion To Springfield May 27
Members of the Grand Lodge Pythian Sisterhood travel by Pennsylvania Lines on a May 27 excursion to Springfield. Tickets dated May 27 are valid for return from Springfield, with travel arrangements tied to the meeting of the K of P and related societies.
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Scsrimgield
Pennsylvania
P. of
Oule
Grand Lodge Pythian Sisterhood
Bone
Springfield
Dele Tout oaraale Moy sith todomecod re sini thes
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Runaway Horse Dragged Man Home in Bruising crash
Joseph Winkler and his wife from Wayne township faced a perilous ride as their buggy veered near Shale Brick Works pits. Mrs Winkler escaped uninjured while Mr Winkler was dragged about nine feet before gaining control and reaching safety, though badly bruised. Onlookers called it a near fatal incident.
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Joseph Winkler
Wayne Township
Teachers Union Institute at Wooster hosts second annual gathering
The Wooster Primary and Intermediate Teachers Union held its second annual institute at the First Presbyterian Church with afternoon sessions on Children’s Day and a paper on cooperation by Edith Clark of West Salem. Mrs. Crouse spoke on mistakes made, and Rev Lawry led praise at the opening evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Crouse
J. C. To
The Big Colonel and the Court Martial Incident
Colonel Weybrecht becomes wedged on a stairway during a court martial at Central armory. After a dramatic shove and a fearful moment, he is removed from duty and announces a 10 a.m. Paris-bound train split.
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Weybrecht
Vollrath
Central Armory
F. B. Dodge
Fifth Regiment
Artory
McMahen
Houk
Weybrechts
Alliance
Stomach and Liver Tonic Promises Digestive Relief
An old advertisement describes Biliousness with stomach weakness liver torpor and constipation. It promotes a Stomach and Liver Tab to restore appetite and regulate bowels while toning the liver. It claims relief for long standing dyspepsia and cites a testimonial from Mrs. C. W. Roberts in North Creek Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyd
Cary
Maine
C. W. Roberts
North Creek
Ark
Wayne County Teacher Examinations Set in Wooster
The School Examiners of Wayne county will hold examinations in Wooster at the High School building on the first Saturday of month except June and July. Boxwell examinations occur the second Saturday of March and April. Boxwell Commencement the third Saturday of June. The Roark method is adopted as a text book in Theory and Practice.
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Wayne County
Wooster
Hig
Boxwell
Roark
New Store Opened Under E K Gesselman Management
A new store belonging to the C nehing company opened Friday in a building near The Republican office. The stock is well displayed with early season items, featuring Olden’s 48 stars under the management of E. K. Gesselman, a well known local figure.
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Cne
Stoves to Go as Railroad Switches to Steam Heat
The Pennsylvania Company plans to remove coal stoves from coaches and rely solely on steam heat. Critics fear failures in cold weather could strand trains and leave passengers in danger. A new emergency stove style is expected to be adopted for such situations.
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Pennsylvania Company
New Rathbone Temple In Wooster District Established
Myrtle Temple of Wooster Rathbone Sisters of Ohio was instituted Friday by Grand Chief Mrs. Jeanie Meeks at the Pythian Castle, with 40 charter members from Orrville Belmont Loudonville and others. Officers and degrees praised, 18 Knights inducted. several applications on file. Other fraternal notes include Killback Encampment plans and American Yeomen growth led by Deputy Russell.
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Myrtle Temple
Wooster
Rathbone Sisters
Ohio
Jeanie Meeks
Fostoria
Central Female
Orrville
Belmont No
Loudonville
Pythian Castle
Gainauie
Emmer- AvhSten
Phil Elisperman
G. W. Kisling
Mrea
H. A. Haller
Ernest Thomengees
Recorde
F. W. Etmmead
MM. van Nest
Ora Brown
Johanna Gerlach
Daniel Heller
Andrew Reiman
Ooster Temple No
Rathbone Sisters of Ohio
Jennie Meeks
Belmont
Cbrp
Oudonville
Orrville Temple
Tito the Temple
Rahl
Marcus M. van Nest
Exploratory Operation Reveals Inoperable Bowel Cancer
Mrs. Jacob Swartz of West North street endured months of suffering as surgeons conducted an exploratory procedure Saturday afternoon by Dr. Gibson of Freedom. The opening found cancer of the lower bowels on the right side, and it was deemed inoperable. The operation occurred at the Stoll, Ara & Stoll hospital with Dr. Lincoln Yocum and Dr. H. H. Young of Overton present as witnesses.
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Jacob Swartz
West North Street
Gibson
Freedom
Jell-O Adds Variety to Family Meals in 4 Flavors
A description of Jell-O being a popular dessert offered in four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry appears. The note mentions locally available brands and grocers. An appendix reports a Wednesday operation at Jefferson near Des. N P. Hardy and John J. Kinney for appendicitis. Cassady recovered well and rested Thursday with doctors A B Hunt Ira Hunter and H H Young in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cassady
Jefferson
Des. N P. Hardy
John J. Kinney
Mr. Cassady
A.B. Hunt
Ira Hunter
Wooster
H. H. Young
Overton
Electric Bitters touted by mail carrier for kidney cure
A letter from Mail Carrier Burnett Mann of Levann credits Electric Bitters with curing six bottles of kidney trouble after years of dull aches and fatigue from lifting mail sacks. He claims renewed energy and relief, praising the product as unrivaled for stomach, liver, kidney and bowels. A second testimonial from Thomas Maple of Birkbeck credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing a severe kidney problem after doctors failed, noting no relapse since. ут
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Burnett Mann
Levann
Laubsch & Boyd- Onl
Thos. Maple
Birkbeck, IL
Foley
Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co
Ohio quake rattles homes across several towns
An earthquake struck early this morning at about 1 a m, distinctly felt in Zanesville Tre Portamouth and across the river in Huntington West Virginia causing alarm among residents and knocking items from shelves in several homes, with no major injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLrmats
Ohio
Zaneaville
Tre Portamouth
Huntington
West Virginia
Probate Court Proceedings Outline Guardianships and Orders
Probate Court actions show guardians appointed for Abraham Miller and Lydia A Kauffman, with bonds set. Executors and administrators filed inventories, appraisements, and sale or transfer petitions. Several estates authorized private sales and fund payments to county, with hearings set and wards’ estates filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Adair
Jacob A. Miller
Abraham Miller
A. E. Biennale
Martha Engle
Julius Moine
Loula Moine
Henry Clifford
Chippewa Township
State Hospital
Masaillon
Warren Ramsey
George W. Gephart
Perora
David
William Geisinger
Clara McConkey
James Bie
John Blackwood
Louiss Myers
Leander Myers
Mary Thomas
John N. Beneval
Courences
Se Real Estate
Edward Cussack
Grant Street Wooster
James W. Cornelius
William Miller
David C. Miller
George D. Rnard
Peter Ruff
Seal Estate
George D. Barnard
John T. France
Emma J. McDowell
James R. Morrow
Invento
Memorial Day Patriotic Entertainment Cancelled in Schools
A public invitation to patriotic entertainment was extended but canceled due to Brown County measles concerns. Schools will not host Memorial Day patriotic events this year.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Dyspepsia
A dyspepsia sufferer from South Boston reports lasting improvement after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The letter claims the tonic rebuilt vigor of the stomach and digestive system, noting prior failures with other medicines and two bottles restoring appetite and curing sour stomach and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Frank Fay
N. St
Boston
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Cure and Keep Promise
Promote Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed cure and urging immediate purchase to avoid worsening health. Emphasizes trust in the product and a call to buy a bottle today.
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John Wertz
N. M. Wells
John Martin
Jacob Long
John Yarmon
James L. Hall
J. C. Reid
Cuyahoot Fall
DeWitt
Zinsmerman & Co
Thomas
Nor- Way
Dr. Caldwell
Julia Bilbridge
West Corn
Conn
Dak
J. A. McDowell
Millersburg
Clara Paulus
Harry
John Burgest
Oklahoma
J. S. McCoy
Howard Oechler
Boys’ Industrial School
Robert A. Childs and Child
Syracuse
N. Y
Ibrig
Liberty Street
John Keiffer
Wayne ¢Unty
Stanley Power
D. Nica
E. C. Dix
Waterloo
J. W. Hooke
Deia
Winona
Minn
J. B. Roland
Presbytery of
Mm Hald
Chauncey Case
Geo. Wilhelm
Indianapolis
S. F. Leightcap
East Liberty Street
Clinton Township
W. P. Case
Alberta Barnard
Portland
Oregon
Charles Christy
Arizona
Saal's& Riffilon
Milt. Medsker
Wotster
Pierce
People
Common Sense
Pan-Ameritas_Exposition
ORS
de Witt
Eee Zimmerman & Co. Dk
Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman &Co
Ithakma
Aks
P. D. Arnold
Arnold
Wen
Petty
Bilee Feepee Poley
Dean
Birdie
M. Wilhelm Dettzits Ber
MAN and Wheel
OM Seniers
Nome
Pennsylvania Lines
Rock Island
Pcresbytarian
Runnaway
Shale
Teachers’ Union Institute
Big Colonel
Gustiman Clothing Company
Mercantile Field
Killback
Odd Feloweles
Killbuck
Russel Homestead
Brotherhood American Yeomen
Russell
Ohio Cities
Probate Court
Patriotic Entertainment
H. F. Crowl
Undertaker
Downing Block
Nolta Residence
Thiepnone Yonv
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