Partition Petition in Blackstone Heirs Case in Wayne Ohio
Andrew J Blackstone and others file in Common Pleas Wayne County Ohio a petition for partition of Blackstone land. Describes multiple tracts in Sugar Creek and Salem townships totaling about 208 acres. Names heirs and legatees of Daniel Blackstone with will seeking distribution under Ohio law. Respondents must answer by January 7, 1894.
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Andrew J Vlackstone
al Pintoutts
Benjamin
Blackstone
State of
Ohi
Benjamin Blackstone
Wayne Council
Girty
Harvey EK Black
Harvey E Blackstone
Hicelstor, Morgan Co
Missouri
Susan Rose
Florence
Kansas
Malissa Seiler
Wealey Seiler
Klkhart
Indiana
Court of Qummon Pleas
Wayne County
Ohio
Cage No Oly
Sard
Eli Blackstone
Wlargey
Daniel Blackstone
Harriet Blackstone
Surat Creek
Palot
Sugar Creek
County of
Wayne
Towit
Wm Snyder
Wm. Snyder
Marshal Fisher
Cyras Brinker
David Buckwalter
Rame Quarter
Howgenly
County of Wayne
State of Ohio
Dane Buck Walter
Minkdog
Dante Blackstone
Andrew J
N Cox
Probate sale of Thomas Woodland estate in Wayne County Ohio
The Probate Court of Wayne County Ohio receives a petition in the estate of Thomas Woodland seeking sale of lands in City of Wooster and Wayne County to pay legacies and distribute proceeds per the will. Notice serves defendant to appear for hearing by a stated deadline.
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Roger Leidy
Apra
Wayne
Oto
Thomas Woodland
Whue
Thomas
Democratic tariff fights and civil service curtailment stir Congress
The article rails at tariff debates in the Senate and House as Democratic and Republican factions clash over protection for tin plate and civil service funding. It notes pension fraud probes, changes to defense of southern war claims, and signals that tariff bills may pass yet be boxed in conference. It also cites stock market nudges from Congress and a Knox county tax decline as reformers clash with fiscal tightening.
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Senate
Stone
Kansas
Ees
Democratic Party
Coxey’s Cash Boost Seen From Public Sympathy
A Chicago Record excerpt notes widespread aid to Coxey the labor leader with checks and currency from sympathizers across the nation. It estimates his funds between 10,000 and 12,000 dollars, largely unspent, and questions the exact total known only to Coxey and his private secretary.
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Oxey
Curtis
Chicago
Record
Massillon
Coxey
How Do You Like This Sample and Offer
An ad style sample notes that the newspaper REPUBLICAN provides Wayne County and Ampoew York Tribune content. It touts gratis metropolitan weekly coverage, offers a yearly advance price, and invites readers to subscribe by sending money.
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Bine County
Ampoew
York Tribune
Wayne County
Wayne County News
Protection patches and railway costs spark party clash
The editorial critiques proposed tariff increases and railroad supply pricing, arguing a concrete 2,000,000 weekly impact and warning that conference committee reports may fail under Senate pressure. It labels the strategy a confidence game driven by party interests, risking American industry.
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Elier
Hale
Conference Committee
Senate
Richards and Upton soldiers dispute sparks pension push
The Republican notes friction over comments by Congressman Richards about Upton soldiers but says the agitation benefits pension applicants. It claims Richards now pursues diligent aid for those seeking pensions, balancing criticism with practical action.
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Richards
Upton
Tne Republican
Berusulian
Mr. Richards
Richards Remarks Stir Controversy Over Soldier Petition
A Democratic informant recounts alleged remarks by Representative Richards about soldiers, tied to a Wooster petition for postmaster placement. The Republican party promises corrections once facts are verified, while Democratic witnesses insist the remarks fit the broader critique of Richards.
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Repiblivan
Richards
Fourti
Postofice
Errublican
Kebus- Lican
Soldiers of Wooster
L. R. Kramer
Wooster
Kramer
Tne
Republican
Taz Reros- Lidan
Millersburg
Owever
Washington and Wooster
Thas
Faedan
Fonge
The Great Comedians and a New Gold Standard Tale
A long excerpt from a 19th century column parodies politics and current events. It riffs on tariffs, tea, lynching, and figures like Cleveland, Turple, and Coxey. The writer questions the value of money and discusses the shift from silver to gold standard, ending with a libertarian critique of economic policy and debt.
Why these hard times by J C Elliot in Wooster tradition
Rev J C Elliot, longtime Wayne County resident and former Wooster Presbyterian pastor now in Akron, analyzes the causes of hard times. He argues money as a measure of values, not its exchange medium, drives economic distress, using the pendulum standard and metric conversions to illustrate how changes in base measures would warp contracts, prices, and weights.
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Pat
Intg
Akron
J.C Elliot
University of Wooster
Wayne County
Iittman
New Central Presbyterian Church
Biytitze
Cabinet Critique Sparks Tariff Debate in Harper’s Weekly
Washington special reports Harper’s Weekly editorial by Carl Schurz draws sharp reaction. It accuses Democrats of promising cheaper living while carrying tariffs. It notes cabinet officers tied to trusts and hints at Sugar Investigation testimony. Rep. Harter pledges veto unless House reform.
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Washington
Chicago
Harper's Weekly
Carl Schurz
Democratic Party
Wall Street
Senate Committee
Senate
Cabinet Offcer
Schurz
Committee On
Harter
Ohio
House
Praised Wooster Man Judge Welker Book
Judge C C Baldwin lauded Wooster resident Martin Welker for Harm Life in Ohio Sixty Years Ago. The address to the Marietta Pioneer Association highlighted the 106 page work as a valuable Ohio history contribution after Welker held various high offices and served on the U S Bench in Cleveland.
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C. C. Baldwin
Western Reserve Historical Society
Cleveland
Pioneer Association
Marietta
Ohio
Judge Welker
Martin Welker
Wooster
United
Representative Richards See Testimony Sparks Scandal Talk
A May 24 dispatch from New Philadelphia reports Rep. J A L Richards faces volume of opposition in the Seventeenth district amid accusations of unflattering language about soldiers. A Washington letter and a soldier’s note are cited. Richards claims misquotation and vows to fight for renomination at the June 28 Oshtotton convention as opposition grows in many counties.
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J A. LD. Richards
Washington
Richards
Qoshotton
New Par Ladelpbya
Death notices brief in Wayne county era obituaries
Multiple deaths reported in Wayne county with survivors list including spouses and numerous children. Individuals named include David F Mackey a longtime farmer. Mrs Catharine Ke Myers. Mrs Stebecca McMillan. and Mrs Wilson Weber. Funeral details note services at residences and local cemeteries with interments in Wooster area.
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David F. Mackey
Wayne Township
Mr Mackey
Guernsey County
Wayne County
Etta Mackey
J M Kirady
William
L .Choton
Hirdie
Harry
Don
Vinoie Mackey
Wooster
Catharine KE. Myers
Smithrville
Adam
Mary Kieffer
A. U. Myers
Minnie Myers
Orqville
Mary Myers
Barberton
J. A . Myers
University
E. Medsker
Tiwo Brothers
J. S. Keiffer
Hrgan
Kevin Keiffer
Oak Fill
Cemete
Stebecca McMillan
John McMullan
East Greruvilly
McMullan
Urrville
Uri McMillan
Decatur
Ind
Campbell
Canal Fulton
Massillon
Wilson Weber
Apple Creek
Brother Esbelman seals a new trade bid revival hope
A cryptic note from the Wayne County Democrat hints that southern markets may revive as the Wil government bid falters. The piece praises a certain figure-head and foresees better times through trade and sociable exchanges.
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Esbelman
Wayne County
Democrat
Ohio
Cat Catches Baby Breath Suspect Cat
A cat was found crouched on a two month old baby’s chest breathing sounds silenced. Miller of South Buckeye Street heard an older child go upstairs and discovered the cat sitting on the infant’s chest sucking air. Miller believes he acted in seconds to prevent death. The child’s condition described as fragile.
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Ftlart
Miller
South Buckeye Street
Democratic Harmony Dispatch Echoes Wisconsin This Month
In Osukasa on May 18 Charles Felker a Wisconsin lawyer journalist and outspoken Democrat denounces Cleveland and his state papers as socialist and anarchist suggesting Grover Cleveland bears responsibility for Coxeyism and other upheavals. He praises Tilden era tariff revenue stance and criticizes Palmer Illinois for similar views.
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Osukasa
Charles “’. Felker
Wisconsin
Tilden
Cleveland
Mr. Felker
Close Call from His Revolver Bullet in Ft Wayne Yard
At about 1 30 p m Thursday 18 year old William Selinch son of Peter Schuch was shot by a 22 caliber revolver while shooting at a mark near the passenger station in the Fort Wayne yard. The hammer fell discharging the barrel and the bullet cut through his vest shirt and undershirt and grazed his skin before glancing off a lower rib. He recovered quickly and told friends what happened.
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Wm. Selinch
Peter Schuch
Ft. Wayne Yard
Gring
Decided Against Dancing at Alumni Banquet
The committee debated ending the High School Alumni banquet with a dance and rejected it. They cite added costs to reach 75 cents per plate and the event’s formal reunion nature. They aim for a 650 cent price parity with University Alumni dinner, believing dancing is unnecessary and not in line with the banquet’s purpose.
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University Alamal
Reading selections set for next school year at Columbus Board
At the May 12 1894 Columbus Board of Control meeting a reading list was adopted for the coming school year. Courses include Pedagogy Shakespeare’s Richard II Emerson’s American Scholar Arnold’s Sohrab a润 Tur, Webster and Macaulay works, with science and general method texts. Vermillion Institute to graduate 13 at Hayesville Opera House. Arthur Alowei reappointed superintendent at Marion Starion. High school boasts Baccalaureate by Dr Criley at Lutheran Church June 3. Feik leaves Creston for Ada to study science. Marshallyville and Ashland graduations noted. Ashland claims the banner class of the 11th century. Public school commencement in Terry Township to feature local graduates. Howsburg Lutheran Church hosts class day with addresses by Clara Derlatd, Nedhe Campbell, Lou Campbell, Mary Vanders and Enoch A Reyher.
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Board of Control
Columbus
Shakespeare
Emerson
Arnold
George Kliol
Adam Hede
Macaulays
Chatham
Websters
Gray
McMurray
Duas Harrert
Corsec
Vermillion Institute
Hayesville Opera House
Arthur Alowei
Wadsworth
Starion
W W Criley
Lutheran Church
A. Feik
Crestor
Ada
Marshallyile
Leisy
Thomas
Ashland
Ashland High School
Teaying
Kret
Terry Township
Howsburg
Clara Kb Derlatd
Nedhe Campbell
Lou Campbell
Mary Kb. Vanders
Enoch A Reyher Vr
W Wi
Wayne Common Pleas Court Dismissals and Divorces Sale Deeds
Entries from Wayne County common pleas court show multiple dismissals with costs and several divorce actions. Notable items include dismissals for reasons like lack of prosecution and failure to post costs, a settled case, and a petition for divorce from Jacob and Sadie Kramer amid alleged cruelty. Numerous warranty and quitclaim deeds record transfers in Canaan and Sugar Creek townships, Wooster, Orrville, and surrounding areas with varied sums.
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Jacob Kramer
Hoveytown
Sadie Kramer
Kramer
Cunnington
Jacobs
Sadie Cunningham
Fredericksburg
Wm. H. Smith
Michael Haas
Canaan Township
John Eschleman
Anna Lachleman
Eliza A Lembeck
Orrville
John C McConnell
Edgar T. Boone
Sterling
Wm. J. Melntire
Ross
Kirk
Creston
Caroline E. Moore
Jameson
Sugar Creek Township
James W. Jameson
Susan Jameson
Peter Welty
Benj Weygandt
Samuel Weygandt
Kbaughman Township
Samuel B. Weygandt
Benj. Weygandt
Baughman Township
Harrison
Hannah Long
James M. Herger
Wrecon Township
John A. Hostetetler
Harrison Long
Green Township
Marsha l? Day
West Liberty Street
Wooster
K. E. Kerr
A J Rockey
Pharah C Keck
Sloo0
Henrietta Wenger
J L Wenger
Eliza E.spence
McDonald
John and Catharine Graber
Peter Myers
Multan Township
Margaret A .Grimes
CO J. Warner
Congress
John Scholl
Harvey
Hyon
W A
CC Brownfield
Salt Creek Township
Huldah Candarvey Falk
Wesley Shafter
Survival of the Fittest talk inspires cautious living
Professor Mateer delivered a practical talk at Kauke Chapel on Darwinian themes of survival, linking disease resistance to vitality and hygiene. Seniors held a farewell reception hosted by the President and Mrs Scovel, with faculty and townspeople present. Ashlind Press reports JoF Smith, Brecksville superintendent, visiting home for summer, plans to resume duties next fall after pursuing a post graduate course at Wooster University.
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de HN Mateer
Letogy
Kauke Chapel
Bealt Avenue
Scovel
Ashlind Press
Jof Smith
Brecksville, QO
Cuyahoga County
Prescot
Wooster University
Doctor Brown Marries Miss Armour in Quiet Ceremony
Dr. John H. Brown wed Miss Marie Armour at noon Thursday in Millersburg. Rev. P. J. Brown officiated at Judge Marta Welker’s home with few relatives present due to Welker’s recent widowhood. The couple will reside in the North Buckeye street home and depart by train to Cleveland and Detroit for their honeymoon.
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John H. Brown
Benedicta
Dr. Brown
Marie Armour
Thomas Armour
Millersburg
P. J. Brown
Congress
Marta Welker
Cleveland
Detroit
The
Lakes
Populist Meeting Promoted by County Committee
Public notice invites farmers laboring men and ladies to a People's Party address by Charles Jenkins at the City Opera House in Wooster on Thursday night May 31 1894. The bill names CA Reider as chairman and C F Young as secretary and notes insurance bonds deposited with the state treasurer for policy holders under a new law.
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People's Party
Charles Jenkins
County Infirmary
People’s Party
City Opera
Ilouge
Wooster
Bard Times
Coxey
Ohio
CA Reider
C. F. Young
People’s Party Committee
Republican
Probate court turmoil over wills and guardians appointed
Wayne County Probate Court records reveal numerous probate actions and appointments. Executives and administrators such as Moses J. Ough, Cyrus Stratton, and James Whitman appear in filings for guardianships, inventories, appraisements, and accounts. Hearings are scheduled July 4 to July 6 for multiple matters including sales of real estate and distribution of estates.
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Willof
Moses J$.ough
Eligabeth
Sara Boss
Isaat Hartyer
Lydia
Lartzley
Ted
Willof Louis Vallet
Cyrus Stratton
Jobo Perkins
Pouledo Asylum
Vivo M. Nichol
Susan Locum
Swartz
Jacob Darstice
James W. Cartack
Florence
Buser
Jayoff
Flack
James Fick
Whitman
J LI. Graber
Jacob Mair
Llizabeth Stoll
Peter Ferver
Calvin
James Iodine
L. H. Hreapeman
Edward Morganworth
L Hinderer
Anna Morganworth
John Woitman
J. H Graber
C. B. Baird
Louisa Baysinger
Watson Haysinger
Joseph Gindlesperger
David Gindelsperger
David Coffman
Ashland faces new East and West Railroad prospect
The Ashland Gazette flags a potential line from Wayne county through Ashland to Huron, tied to the Pittsburg, Akron Western route. The plan links with greenfield routes toward Greenwich or Plymouth, crossing the Akron to Delphos line, then to Chicago and east through Massillon. It argues a lower grade route could yield strong returns, noting a 7 percent rate on large capital when built cheaply.
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Otlee Eyur
CahKey
Jonock West
Liberty Street
Oho
Was. Jonnson
Jas
Taylor
Johnson & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law
Woostteer, Ohto
Nice Book
McLure
Martin L. Smyser
McClure & Smyser
Wooster Onie
Merchant's Emporium
Atalrs
E. W. Newkirk
Attornex-At-Law
Emporium
Kart Liberty Street
C. A. Lerch
Sungeon
W. T. Barnes
Buckeye and
Larwill Streets
John A. Gann
D. Romeopathic
Otlce and Rescience
North Market Street
Episcopal Church
Thepp M Bey
Womer
H. A. Hart
Pew Lutheran Church Wooster Ohd
Bye and Bar Institute
W Ryall
Drs
Stoll & Ryall
Mee
North Market
Oil County Ofices
Reneduuer
Dr Stud
Beall Avenue
Bown
Richard Elson
Downing Hock
Pul
Stooster
William A. Craig
Ann & Ayteworth
Johnson
New York
Ann EB. Aylsworth
Common Pleas Court
Ayne County
Sinclair
Warren Aylsworth
Sale
West End
Agelsther
Locum & Taggart, Lis Attorneys
IL Woodland
Aamr
Wien
Probate Court
Ayno County
Mene
Civil Service Commission
Mugwumps
Damocrats
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Gormah
Liu
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Puighthy
Abrmani
Haltimore
BCH
Gorman
Benedict Arnold
Knox County
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Bai
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Sugar Trust
Supreme Court of Michigan
Turple
Billingsgate
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Old Hickory
South
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Tals
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J . Elliott
Representative Richards
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Mittersburg Hepublicag
Jweek
Agressman
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Pension Department
Ry Ratha
Ohio State Journal Special
Beding Gazette
Ohio Teachers’ Reading Circle Books
News of the Schools
U. S
Wayne County Records
Wayne Common Pleas Court
Dowell
Thomas Fowler
Mary Powler
Frank Kester
L’underwood Whip Co
McFarland Carriage Co
John A. Hall
Carlo Bauman
Maud M. Bauman
Daniel Trupp
Amanda
Aumgardner
Sidney J. Fryer
Albert P. Merkle
Charles St. Scott
I Hard
John H. Alexander
Henry W. Rickabaugh
John Worst
Byron Baker
Byron Stillwell
Lizzie van Over
John
Nolin
John W Smith
Anviea E. Weaver
John Webb
Francia Messner
Nettie Messner
Thomas Lee
Nancy Lee
Vrank Bros
Rose McMahon
Louis Shaffer
Fifth Ward
Mary L Merz
Daniel Reider
Common Pleas
Lkuesell HH. Judson
Joseph McGlenen
Russell
Judson
Wm A. Wilson
Craig
Lille M McFadden
Nathan L Royer
Oa Mackey Et al
Ladies Literary Institute of
Florian Schaffter
Mary F. Armour
Steverieare
Cai
Settlim
Estates
County
John & Metda Ran Jude
Miami Township
Clermont County
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