Condensed timetable for Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co
Public timetable fragment lists routes from Wooster to Creston and nearby towns with early morning and afternoon departures. Mentions excursion rates and local stops including Berlin Heights, Wellin, and Berlin. references J C Wilden as general passenger agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland &Southwestern Traction Co
Wooster
Creston
Ponnes i Tisdale
Zeeene
J. C. Wilden
G.P. A
Favorite Prescription for Women’s Weaknesses and Relief
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription marketed as a potent restorative for nursing mothers and women with weak health. The ad claims it strengthens the system, eases headaches back pain and menstrual issues, and promises a safe, alcohol-free herbal formula with English ingredient labels. It invites inquiries and a free booklet for composition and endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
M.apove
Stallard
R.V. Pierce
Uffaio
Ashbrook Claims Big Victory In Ohio District
A dispatch from W A Ashbrook reports a large majority in the district with Ashbrook carrying Licking County by 2,600 and claiming a 6,500 statewide surge. Holmes County mountain districts still voting as Bryan trend continues.
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W A Ashbrook
Albert Ludwig Hurt by Train in Akron Yards
Albert Ludwig recently moved from Orrville to Akron and was badly injured Monday morning when struck by a B&O train near the Erle yards while working beside the B&O track. He was found unconscious, taken to Akron Hospital with severe cuts and bruises to the head face and arms. No bones were broken but recovery feared if internal injuries develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Akron
Albert Ludwig
Orrville
Mr Ludwig
Karl
Smallest Class Yet Qualifies County Teachers at High School
The smallest class yet examined by county school examiners appeared at the high school to qualify as teachers. There were just i teachers on hand.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advert shows Dr Cheney Co Toledo
Frank J Cheney declares as senior partner of the firm of F J Cheney & Co that the firm sells Hall's Catarrh Cure in Toledo and surrounding areas. The document notes testimonials and warns the medicine is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous membranes. The notice is sworn and subscribed before a notary on a December day.
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ToLenn
Lucas County
Franks Denes
F. J. Cheney
Totedo
Sonney
State
Boleai Rey T
Hall
Frank J Chenly
S. S.S
Election Week Feasts and Festivities Fill Local Halls
On election day and night the Ladies of the German Evangelical Church served meals in the Beresford room to good patronage. The Opera House crowd kept order with horn collection halted by door keepers. Taft Sherman victory news spurred bells, bonfires, and outside cheering while Democrats faced covered pictures. Weather next day brings first hard freeze as officials report local events and court notices.
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German Evangelical Church
Beresford
Opera House
Taft
Sherman
Court House
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted as Urine Solvent
An old medical ad declares hexamethylenetetraamine a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. The text claims it acts as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine and urges quick use at first sign of irregularities, citing Bixler Pharmacy and S. H Boyd & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixler Pharmacy
S. H Boyd & Co
Piles Relief Touted By Early 20th Century Ad Claim
An old advertisement fragment touts a first application for piles with guarantees and mentions a drug store vendor. It includes scattered brand-like terms and names, referencing DeWitt and a seller in a period-typical medical ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xrieger
Wooster Girl Wins Dot Contest at Shibley and Hudson
Miss Sadie Kauffman wins the dot contest by correctly guessing the number of dots. Judges Mr Pippitt and Mr Dix drew envelopes from a box. her envelope was the thirteenth and first drawn with the correct paper, earning a ring as the prize. Twenty five others also matched the answer.
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Shibley and Hudson's
Sadie Kauffman
Commercial
Pippitt
Syndicate
Dix
Republican
Miss Kauffman
Former Wooster Boy Named DePauw President
Francis J McConnell, formerly of Wooster, is appointed president of DePauw University in Indiana after declining the Boston School of Theology deanship. His father served as Wooster Methodist pastor from 1879 to 1881 and McConnell’s rapid rise is noted, with a 1897 Doctor of Divinity and 1894 Ohio Wesleyan University graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Francis J McConnell
DePau University
Indiana
McConnell
Boston School of Theology
Dr McConnell
MccConnell
Western Christian Advocate
Ohio Weslyan University
Minister Purchases Doylestown Block in Deal
Presbyterian minister Rev L Twinem of Shreve has bought the Jacob H Deibel business block in Doylestown. The sale closed Monday after about four weeks. The agreement includes Deibel’s brick residence adjoining the block, now used by the Citizen’s club rooms. As part of compensation, Deibel took over one of Twinem’s Barberton houses on Rose Street.
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Rev L. Twinem
Shreve
Jacob Hdeibehb
Doylestown
Rev Twinem
Mr Deibel
Borth
Citizen's Club
Mr Deibels
Rev
Who Is Phillips In Coshocton Hunt For Wife
Coshocton Age J H Phillips, a Wayne county man, roams Coshocton seeking his runaway wife. He lounged near Taylor’s restaurant and waited at the New York Racket store hoping to spot her at noon Wednesday but she did not appear. He pressed on the pursuit despite the false lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
J H Phillips
Wayne County
New York
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Ad c 1920s
A vintage ad promotes Dr Shoop s Pink Pain Tablets promising relief from head and womanly pains and general congestion. It asserts prevention of liver and bowel trouble with New Life Pills and mentions local drug stores for purchase. The quirky copy invites readers to consult their doctor for a better cure and notes prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. Boyd & C Drug Store
Kreiger's
Big plans eyed for American House block extensions
Frank Wanler of New York City, owner of the American House block, seeks plans and figures for additions. The aim is to enlarge postoffice space and provide more rooms for Landlord Zeighlef’s hotel. Government is ready to close a lease for new postoffice quarters once space is expanded, but this does not delay building the public building in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wanler
New York City
Ma. Vatier
Zeighlef
Wooster
Heard Reports At W. C. T. U. Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday afternoon the W. C. T. U. held its regular monthly meeting in the Baptist church. The union voted to hold fortnightly meetings beginning in the New Year with alternating programs and business and mothers work. Reports from Akron state convention by Miss Mable Wilson Mrs Blocker and the president Mrs Smith highlighted different convention aspects, Wayne county and Wooster Union earning honors. Ohio WCTU leads state financial strength. The Scripture Session, led by the president, used responsive texts and prayer marked the opening and closing of the meeting.
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W. Ctu
Akron
Mable Wilson
Blocker
Smith
Ashbrook thanks constituents for district plurality
Congressman William A. Ashbrook writes to the people of Ohio's 17th District thanking voters for his large plurality on November 3. He pledges faithful representation, requests advice on legislation, and honors veterans who supported him, promising zealous service for the district while in Congress.
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W A. Ashbrook
Ashbrook
Congress
William A. Ashbrook
Wooster native Dennis Lawrence wins Clark sheriff race
Dennis Lawrence formerly of Wooster now residing in Springfield won the Clark county sheriff election as the Republican candidate by a handsome majority. He has served as a deputy for several years and is described as fearless and well qualified for the office. Old friends celebrate his victory.
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Dennis Lawrence
Wooster
Springfield
Lawrence
Clark County
Colds and Group in Children Promoted by Cough Remedy
Mrs Wm H Serly of Wheeling West Virginia reports her child suffered frequent colds and a severe cough last winter. She says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her without a doctor and prevented recurring croup. The syrup is sold by S H Boyd Co.
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S H Boyd & Co
Childre
Wm.h. Serly
Fifth St
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
S. H. Boyd & Co
Harris Leads in Wooster Vote Tally in 1900s City
In Wooster, Harris led governor race with 53 vote margin while Taft and Bryan split statewide sentiment. Bryan carried the city for president by 41 votes, Harrison edged Ashbrook by 3, Creamer led for state treasurer with 881 to Green 746, Fullington 781, Durbin 848, and 12 Prohibitionists voted in the city. Socialists concentrated in Burton City and Chippewa areas with 28 and 32 votes respectively. University ward showed notable Independent support with Taft 269, Bryan 167, Harrison 274, Ashbrook 161 and governor Harrig ahead by 180 in that ward.
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Bryan
Didate
Harris
Wooster
John F Harrison
W A Ashbrook
Harrison
Ashbrook
Creamer
Creamer Democrat
Fullington
Durbin
Wayne County
Baughman
Chippewa
Burton City
Doylestown
Taft
Ashbreek
Harrig
Green
Dull Board of Public Service Meeting Reports No Action
The Board of Public Service held a regular Wednesday evening session but transacted no business beyond approving a few outstanding bills. One member called it the dullest meeting he has attended on the board.
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Board of Public Service
Fire escapes installed on Beall and Pittsburg avenues
Workers placed fire escapes on the Beall avenue building Pittsburg avenue and South Walnut street. Crews now set the High School escapes and are at work securing them.
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Beall Avenue
Pittsburg Avenue
South Walnut Street
Man-in-law assault leads to peace warrant in Madison Hill
Mrs Caroline Ewing, 80, testified before Justice Sweeney that her son-in-law William Williams struck her on the forehead during a quarrel at her Madison Hill home last Thursday night. A peace warrant was issued, bond set at 200 dollars, and Williams jailed after failing to post. His wife offered to stand as surety if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ewing
Madison Hill
Sweney
Wiliam Williams
Ewing
Williams
John B Bree Williams
Sweeney
Willams
Suit on Note Against G E Bucher By Weygandt and Weiser
Mrs Tine Shires files petition directed against G E Bucher on a note for 325 dollars dated May 11 1896 with 6 percent interest. Plaintiff alleges no payments to date and seeks judgment for the principal plus interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tine Shires
Weygandt &Weiser
G E Bucher
Excelsior Orchestra Concert in Applecreek
The Excelsior Orchestra will perform in Applecreek on November 19 under the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Orchestra
Applecreek
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Is Your Heart Weak A Testimonial Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement urges readers to diagnose heart weakness and claims Dr Miles Heart Cure can restore health. A dated testimonial from Wilmore Kentucky recounts dramatic recovery after five bottles, citing swelling, breath issues, and restored energy. The pitch notes a guarantee and refund if the first bottle fails. The maker is Wiles Medical Co. Elmhurst.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Dr. Kile & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Beeps Laxative Cough Syrup Advertisement
An old advertisement promoting Krieger's Drug Store Beenes Laxative Cough Syrup for quick relief of coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Marketed as gentle laxative and especially recommended for children.
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Krieger
Fragmentary OCR News Note on Illness and Trade
Unclear OCR text describes illness symptoms and a trade context with references to a republic and tenet. Names, places, or concrete events are not identifiable beyond scattered terms like Republic and trade.
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J H B . Danford
Leonard Yates
Arthur Seigler, Jr
Arthur Sigler
Hancock Street
John J Kinney
Meiner
Meliner
Eason
OD Metz
R L. Adair
Ano
8Th Regiment
Washington
Wiliam H Taft
United Brethern Church
Madisonburg
Davis
Womans_ Flame Missionary Society
Ellen R King
Strasburg
M RR Limb
Co. D
Mt Vernon
Dr Or
Dante
Coshoct
Barney Cleveland
J R
McQuigg
IS Phillips
W.C.T. U
Mr. Ashbrook
Jen Werte
Whester
IB Nholay
Harmon
Cialists
Sanaint
Pyrey
Inc
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Ss. H. Boyd & Co
Aalto Dr. Kilmer
Oseph O. Fritz
Atlaw
Procter & O'Har
East Liberty Street
W. Funck
Harding & Co
M. F.kean
McClarran's
W. Liberty Street
Wouater
Guennea
E. W. Newkire
Ofice
Jackson Block
Public Square
C. M'Clarean
Charles C Jones
Wooster, Ohio
Taylor & Taylor, Jr
Taylor Attorneys-at-law RC
Taylor Lsooster
Ohio
Ofice—Rooms Land 2D
Nica Block
Wayne Hart Attoroey
Proctor & Vo'hall
Ppras- Brevaure
Atoree
Attorne At- Law Office
Glaas Brant
Mater Wooster
R.ha Hart
EYE and Ear
Downing Block
O Corner
Ag. Ave
Howmasz
Seco New York
Eye and Ear Extimate
Monomas A. Elder
B.S. A
Laubach & Boyd
Teer
Entist
H. A. Waite
Kerr Street
East Presbyterian Church
Star Phone
Novo Tyr
Burdette S. Bontrager
Fredericksburg
Patterson
Dr. Platt
Eeryett House
Eric Day
jPhan Macy
Pim Aie Mae Ap Pt
Pd Viste Mats
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