Local Notes From Wooster County County Items Mixed News
Fronts report slight injuries from a Daavball incident to Luther Thomas and a run of familiar local names in education, oil drilling, and public notices. City board elections, a missing person alert for Paul Shepherd, a pastor’s sermon notes, and a Cuba era reminiscence mark a wide range of community happenings.
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Luther Thomas
Daavballon
Atrack
Budag
Daltoh Board of Education
Kimber
C. F. Ketsor
Iva Welty
Ada Kelsey
Mabel Beet
Fort's
Bc. WI
Wooster Personal Notices and Local Visits Chronicle
A long list of residents and visitors in Wooster includes Rev J Sini pa South attending a funeral in Lorain, W E Mahaffay of Lingertpin Mahaffey in town, Hitzka from West Brookfield visiting his daughter, and several others from Cleveland, Doylestown, and Orrville. Local service members, veterans, and townsfolk mingle at family homes, church, and public events with shifts in work and travel noted throughout the day.
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Gi Sini Pa
Sorth
North Arrest
J. Ank
Lorain
Phureday
W. E. Mibhaffay
Lingertpin & Mahaffey
Brrang-D
Wooster
Frank Hitzka
Weet Brookfield
Mre Jobn J France, Jr
Big Home
Taalvuy Aba
V. P. Moses
Wooatdh
Reaslo
Taetoras
Oganlistdiout
Havana
Cuba
Ada M Bart's Recovery After Severe Illness
Ada M Bart of Groton describes a grave lung illness that left her coughing and near death. After four doctors gave up, she credited Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with her full recovery, having tried eight bottles and feeling healthy again. trial bottles were offered at Luanbach & Boyd's drug store.
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Adam Bart
Groton
Local Commission Makes County Court Appointments
Fragmented report details the Wayne County Commission lineup and duties, with names like Corwin Swan Wooster A W Shearer Plain Twp Jacob Snelly Orrville and Charles M Lowete Wooster. The court opened with emphasis on duties, then cases on mortgage foreclosures and debt recoveries, including Deering Co versus Ematt Bishop and Wallace Messner.
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Daly
Wayne County
W. Shearer
W.P. Stebbing
T Publican
Olos
Creeton
Jacob Shelly
Stebpens
L. P. Onliger
Mason
Corwin D. Swan
Orrville
A. W. Shearer
Wooster
Jacob Snelly
Plain Township
Charles M. Lowete
jJhage Erson
Commissio Ie
M. Lovett
A. W Shearer
Carpenter Killed In Roofing Accident Near Mechanicbsburg
A fatal accident occurred today south of Mechanicbsburg as Henjamin Whitmer of Hester township fell from a roof he was repairing for Benjamin Mowery. He died almost instantly, breaking his neck. He was about 60, leaving a wife and several grown children.
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Mechanicbsburg
Henjamin Whitmer
Hester Township
Whitmer
Benjamin Mowery
Sunday Evening Wedding in Washington Bound Couple
Miss Amanda Meg Peters and Mr Henry L Bolgegrain wed at Mr and Mrs Peters South Buckeye Street home with Rev Smith officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Gil and Mr Frank Kolgegrain. After brief Washington visit the couple head to Wooster for their future home with warm wishes from families and friends.
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Aire
Henry Peters
South Buckeys Streat
Amanda Meg Peters
Henry L. Bolgegrai
Hen. J. Fenok Smith
Methodist Church
Mary Gil
Pride
Frank Kolgegrain
Laure Patera
Mr. Holgegratn
Washington D.C
Mr. Boigegrain
Wooster
Fourteen Regiment Reunion to Be Held in City
A reunion of the old Regiment will be held Thursday June 6. Delegates and speakers include Col M M Spidget of Chicago and J B Van Nest secretary. Veterans plan to arrive on the noon train January 4 and travel to Penysville on the 10:29 pm train. A reception is expected at a member’s residence on Mandy evening, with due notice to follow.
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Sefao
Orreilie
Waysue County Court
Comore
Bartol
Cleveland
Javid Armatronog
Near Ap
Bargett
J. A
Olivesburg
James Houaton
Edward Vollrath
Mith
Samuel
Slater
E M. Quinby
Market Street
James A. Hamilton
Orrville
Wooster
Aeerican, Engineering and Construction Company
George Geith
Newell
Lligors K' Ver
Ithe
Sibhilling
Copmittes
J.B. van Nest
Mra
M. M. Spidget
Onicago
Jane
Penysville
Janes
NO RUMP CONVENTION REPORTS IN SHREVE DELGATES
Wooster reports that a stamp convention was held in Shreve Saturday night with two acts of delegates. corrections state there was a misunderstanding settled before the convention. Delegates listed include Second Precinct Green M B R Goddard H H Strangg J N Yae Piala A K Ebernart Jobo Sparr H N Musser D J Webster with alternates Curtis Martin A M Miller Oscar Keffman Charles Palmer Jr Chester W W Garver W W Christy B F Farr Shreve Dr H S Bertolette W A Craig Frangho D W Eilenberger C H Patrick alternates Jobo Tate Jobo Schaaf.
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Wooster
Shreve
Peter Holdser
M. BR. Goddard
H. H Strangg
N.yae
Piala
H. Patrick
Jobb Tate
Jobo Schaaf
Remains of Wilber Miller Laid to Rest in Cleveland
Funeral details describe the transport of Wilber Miller’s body from Cleveland city to the depot for viewing and interment. Pallbearers listed include EB C Hard and Fred E Faber among others. Also noted is the large Sabbath afternoon funeral of Ellie Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs Will Bell, with services led by G C Smith and a casket adorned with flowers.
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Wilber Miller
Cleveland
Siré, Muller
Bb. . Skeels
J. F Smith
EB. C
Hard
C. BR. Hester
Fred E. Faber
Edward Motormacs
Ellie Bell
Will Bell
G.C. Smith
Secates
W. A. Mongey
W. P. Spyder
John Trapea
James Fisher
Landmark Covered Bridge Ditch Plan Near Killbuck
The County Commissioners of Maasy granted a ditch construction near the Preserving Works at the H and O track to fill the old Killbuck channel. The 114 foot covered bridge would be removed and the site preserved by relocating water flow to straighten and clean the old ditch, argued by supporters who say it reduces land loss and costs little.
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Pridge Scross K
Colambug
Maasy
Aba
Killbuck
Stip
Loyal to the Union Homan Catnoe Churn production reviewed
A historical meeting at the Spaniard of the First Presbyterian church discussed Rev. J. S. Rose's resignation from the club. Resolutions praised his broad view and tolerance and urged him to pursue constructive work in church and public life, hoping for prosperity in his next field. Committees were appointed to report on resignation details.
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Bank Smith
Shepeper
Ita
Raysmith
tHair Sondte
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. &. N. Warren
Eps North Street
Hev
Bors
Tabor
Paul
Hiram
Pke
Gan
Anthony W. Blackburn
J. Rank Smooth
J NA
Garr
Creston church notes and Shreve memorial service plans
A pastor service was held Tuesday evening June 6 at 7 30 pm. Shreve memorial services will be held at the Armory on Sunday May 28 at 11 oclock am with Rev G L Hoover delivering the address. Cartatan church boards appointed standing committees and empowered them to act. County WCIU officers were elected with Mrs Frank Smith of Wooster as president and Mrs Read of Borbenk as treasurer.
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Craighesa
Killouck
James Brobdaker
Bloomington
Ketater Bros
Etra
Robert Heard
Wooster
J. 1 Orr
Lodi
Shaw Farm
Lod
James M. Quinby
City Board of Equalization
Harry H. M:ller
Capie
Zaring
Itia
Paul Shepherd
Chester Towns
Shiepasrd
Ander
The
Christian Church
A FF. Stan
Kislbacks
Stahl
George Sowasah
University
Lee Gregory
Soward
Jackson Leach
Firat @aro
Germania Block
Bresskiog
KK. N. Warren
Creston Presbyterian
Samaal Foltz
4. Demeter
L. D. Shreva
LU. F. Woeils
Otis Harter
W.C. I.U
Kardank
Lresident
J. Franksmith
Worster
Mra Key
Walters
Fredericksburg
J Smith
Tremeurer
Grain-U: A Coffee Substitute for Digestion and Nerves
Grain-U claims to replace coffee with better digestion and nerve support. The ad touts Grain-U as nourishing, stomach friendly, and capable of strengthening the nerves, promising relief for stomach upset and improved digestion with one package priced as suggested.
Last Meeting of the Year At University Extension
The Wooater Center of the University Extension Association invites members to the Last Meeting at Charles Heapert's home on Friday May 26 at 7 30 p m The program covers modern history with speakers including C M Yocum Jefferson as a political teacher Judge H B Swartz and Prof W Malley among others A music segment by Beory Clay and Horst is listed with several general discussions on American inventors and American women.
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Wooater Center
University Extension Association
Charles Heapert
Hamilton
C. M. Yocum Jefferson
Swartz
Andrew Jackson
G. W. Leyda
Renowned Wooster Faculty Seeks New Post as Professor Resigns
Prof Will Henderson of Wooster, long a Univ of Uni campus figure, resigns to take a role leading the chemistry department at a state university. Henderson, a Johns Hopkins and Wooster alumnus, held the chemical club presidency and earned top honors in Johns Hopkins college years. He will be among the youngest faculty members at the state university and will assume duties at the close of the current college term.
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Will’ Henderson
Wooster
Unio University
Nas
Colle Jean
Ubeertoletry
R. Henderson
Wooater Universality
Joie Hopkins University
Chemical Club
Johns Hopking
Varsity
State University
Boyd F. Doty
Hichland County
Ccnool
Westminster
New
Sabbdath
Hillson
Weatminster
Scovelne
Scovelne Ttes Up This Trip To Cincinnat
Yoel Yoseph
Persia
Cleveland
Pouein
Mias Hlesner Blooher
Washington College
Tennesses
Lyon
Misa Pancheton
Ingrich
Misa Graham
Arthur Ewing
India
J.jc. B. Ewing
Foreman College
Rained Rattlesnakes and a Noisy Neighbor Tale
Fragmented local item describes a rattler attack on a baby and a chase that ended with an arrest. It mentions neighbors and a crowded mansion scene, with a health ad promising Cascarets to cleanse the bowels and kidneys and relieve ailments for 10 cents.
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Washington
Senda
Kat
Rattler
Market reports reveal May 22 grand stock quotations
A dense, fragmentary market page lists cattle, hogs, and sheep prices with numerous misreadings. It names feeders, prime beef items, and various districts, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, noting prices around four to nine dollars for different grades and cuts, plus general grain prices and butter and egg quotations.
Letter List No 21 from Wooster Post Office May 22 1899
A catalog of remaining letters in Wooster Ohio post office lists addressees including George Own A V Chase Delano Engutn Filam Walter Johnson Emory B Rhoads wife and others with names Geo B Thirkeid Tarauie Harman T B Flattery P M dated May 22 1899 in Wooster.
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Wooster, O
George Own
A.V. Chase
Delano Engutn
Filam
Walter Johnson
Emory B. Rhoads
Wooster
Geo. B. Thirkteid
Tarauié & Harman
T. B. Flattery
P. M
Orrville publishers meet in Dane for annual session
Friday's Daily notes the publishers from Aye County met in Dane with L. B Miley of Shreve as secretary and a Mr. Orrville serving as president, outlining duties and plans for the county paper during the meeting.
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Pape Ayee County
Tan
Orrville
Miley
Shreve
Marriage Licenses Listed From Various Towns
Marriage licenses issued to Mies Viras Soydér of Millpradk Joseph Pertlstein and Miss Eada Warner of Orrville Benny Boigegrain and Miss Amanda M Peters of Wooster Jacob E Wolfe of Canali Falrey and Miss Clara Reese of West Leban H Gladden of soa and
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Mies Viras Soydér
Millpradk
Joseph Pertlstein
Eada Warner
Orrville
Benny Boigegrain
Mis Amanda M. Peters
Wooster
Jacob E. Wolfe
Canali Falrey
Clara Reese
West Lebanon
H. L. Gladden
Soa
Local Vendor Ad Teases May Archer House Event
An advertisement extols Toe D. L. Freelander clothing store under Herman Freedlander with up to date goods and square dealing. It promotes a May 29 event at the Archer House and mentions window displays, a Minnesota excursion, and general assembly notes as part of a busy sales push.
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D. L
Lingerfeld
Archer House
Dr Jing’s Now Life Puls Calm Headaches
Historical ad copy claims this remedy reduces headaches and nervous pain by cleansing “blood on Stray Derves” and improving nerves. It promises quick relief and credits a fictitious efficacy with a strong sales tone. This vintage snippet imitates early 20th century patent medicine language and typography.
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Jing
Wach & Boyd
Drhagute
Unclear ad copy shows promotional lines and names
Fragmentary text lists names G W Spanglar Wooster and G Heanor with wallpaper and loan price hints. Includes stray phrases about 6 percent and Brisony. Context and details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Alton Or
Ad. Drea
G. W. Spanglar
Wooster
Carpet sale cuts prices on all-wool carpets
You can buy a carpet cheaper now than you ever did in the history of the carpet trade All-wool carpets less 10 per cent off make the following prices 20 styles all-wool carpet at 45c 24 styles Best All wool Lowell Carpets at 54c A Good Velvet Carpet at 74c A good Tapestry Brussels at 4% The Best 10 wire Tapestry Brussels Carpet at 68c A Cotton Carpet extra quality at 22 43c.
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Brussels
Advertising prose and jingles in old newspapers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe appealing ad copy using proverbs to link subjects, with Jensen italic headings and loud slogans like Hood's Sarsaparilla. Mentions of advertising boosting sales and blank sections about new products and packaging appear, reflecting promotional tone and typography.
Local Markets and Commodities Price Report 1899 May 24
A scanned 1899 market listing shows prices for butter lard and lard per pound, wheat and grain futures, oats and corn quality notes, and various cycles of goods in New York and surrounding stores. It records per pound rates and general wholesale pricing with several entries as cryptic OCR.
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Agirramed Dy, Orugne Head &Co
Bto
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