Willis Mellinger Denies Sensation Allegations in Divorce Suit
Willis Mellinger fights divorce claims by Julia A. Mellinger. He denies neglect during illness and accusations of alienating affection. He says he provided care, paid nurses, and supported his wife. asks petition be dismissed. The case names the Mellinger family and mentions a separate alienation suit against her parents, seeking damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Mellinger
Mellinger
Willis HO Mellinger
Wii
Julia A. Meihoper
Nashville
Hulmes
Goto
Ates Mer
Shereric
Wiilis i Mellinger
A.D Mets
Joseph
Elasher Pies
Unhappy Wife Seeks Divorce From Christyn Burkhart
Mrs. Rosella Burhart files for divorce from Christyn Burkhart on a Smithville marriage date of November 13 1900. She cites gross neglect abandonment cruelty and false accusations and seeks alimony and restoration to her maiden name Rosa Spiegelmire along with a court order restricting disposition of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Adair
Rosella Burhart
Christyn Burkhart
Smithville
Miss Everhard Will Stay At Wooster College
Miss Lottie Everhard Physical Culture teacher decided to remain at Wooster College despite Oberlin College temptations. Anxiety in college circles eased as she informed President Warren she cannot leave the work she has begun. Students will cheer upon hearing she stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Everhard
Yankton
S. D
Dakotan
Miss Everhard
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Warren
Soothing Corn Care Promoted By Pain Balm Advert
An old notice explains soaking a troublesome corn or bunion in water to soften it, then pare carefully without bleeding and apply Chamberlain Pain Balm twice daily with vigorous rubbing for five minutes. A corn plaster protects the area for a few days. Pain Balm is advertised as an unequaled general liniment sold by Lanbach & Boyd on the Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanbach & Boyd
Way county school exams and Roark text adopted
The School Examiners of Way county will hold examinations in Wobs ter Bythe High School building on the first Saturday of each month except June and July Boxwell examinations the second Saturday of March and April Boxwell Commencement the third Saturday of June The Board has adopted Roark's Method in Education as a text book in Theory and Practice G W Goshorn Pres t West Salem C W Biddle Marshallville L Zaring Clerk Creston Italy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way County
Wobster Bythe
Boxwell
Roark
G. W.goshorn
West Salem
W. Biddle
Marshallville
Zaring
Clerk
Creston
Hunters Fine and A Soldier's Homecoming
Mt Eaton short item reports Paul Blanchard, a Mt Maton native, discharged from the regular army after three terms. He saw action in Cuba and the Philippines and will be muster out in Columbus. The piece notes hunters and game law as the week’s topic with local tension. E Thompson and family visited Isaac Taske and family on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Eaton
C. C. Harrold
Paul Blanchard
Philipine Islands
Columbus
Mt. Maton
Cuba
Philippines
Gamewarden
Gun explodes injuring local hunter near James Manley
Emuel Hensel and his young brother in law Miller Menlex went hunting near James Manley’s woods when an old rusty musket discharged. The blast tore into the stock and hammer area, burning Hensel’s forehead and upper face and shattering wood splinters. He was knocked back several feet with injuries to his right eye and temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emuel Hensel
Somumlaw
James Manley
Lectures on India Highlight Bloomington Christian Aid Week
Mr. White delivered a biblically themed lecture in Kauke Chapel with drone views of Calcutta and India. Dr. Bennett aided. The talk stressed famine relief and mission work for vulnerable children, urging Christian influence to sustain long term aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell White
India
Kauke
Dr. Bennett
Calcutta
Mr. White
Wayne County Deed Records Highlight Local Transfers
Executed deeds and quitclaim filings show transfers in Wayne counties including Wooster, Congress, and Mt. Eaton townships. Notable parcels include 60 acres in Wooster township sold for 1105 dollars, 60 acres in Congress township for 34500, and 100 acres in Congress township for 3000, with multiple lot and parcel transfers to Elise Morel, Sarah E. Smith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Sand
Harrison H. Webb
Charles Haupert
Wooster Township
James O. Camhell
Margaret Davis
Wayne Township
David van Over
Charles Ewing
Congress Township
Jacob E. Wenger
Elizabeth Wenger
Baughman Township
Sophia Blanchard
Elise Morel
Mt. Eaton
John Hofarre
Ira Craven
Amos Nartin
Catharine Brandon Et al
Felice Rich
Wooster
Village Blacksmith's Advice On Croup Remedy
Grahamsville Sullivan Co N Y blacksmith H H Black reports his five year old son suffered frequent croup attacks. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with dissolving mucus and stopping croup before it settles. He notes it contains no opium and is safe for babes to adults. Sold by Laubach Boyd on the Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Black
Grahamsville Sullivan Co
N. Y
Chamberlain
Laubach & Boyd
Cure Claimed For Salt Rheum and Cough Appeal
Mich was troubled with salt rheum for thirteen years and tried many doctors without relief. After two or three applications of Banner Salve her hands improved and she was soon cured. One Minute Cough Cure is praised as a rapid remedy for throat and lung troubles and grippe, with doctors using it for croup and mothers endorsing it. Zimmerman & Co. dk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Rhleum
Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co
T. Brindleman
Parshallville
Zimmerman & Co. Dk
A Well Known Wooster Boy Writes From the Philippines
Charles A. Heater of Wooster, serving as a musician in Company C, 19th U S Infantry, sends a long letter from Culasi on Panay Island describing extended duty in the Philippines. He recalls eight battles, one casualty, and captures of insurgents and rifles, along with movement between towns, furloughs, and daily life under tropical conditions. He notes improved Iloilo, local bombardments, hard fighting, and a desire for rest after duties near Barabossa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Heater
U.S
Culasi
Panay Island
Calasi
Toile
Wen
San Jose
Lee Fat
Bagason
Tibane
Bugason
Iloilo
Culaso
Sunday School Convention Delivers Insightful Christmas Talk
The Sunday School Convention at Church God on Thursday November 22 featured a symposium on How Should Christmas be Observed in the Sunday School with papers by Mrs. A.3. Stevens Mrs. John Talbot Mrs. Belle M. Rice and Mrs. Harry C. Sweeny. The Republican would publish but for lack of space. The evening session offered strong devotional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 3. Stevens
John Talbot
Belle M. Rice
Harry C. Sweeny
Republican
Ohio State Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Assn Faced Closure
The Buchtel college local association in Akron is defunct leaving six members Wooster Hiram Denison Marietta and Wittenberg. State contests set for February 21 at City Opera House as interest wanes and finances fail.
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Ohio State Inter-Collegiate
Buchtel College
Akron
Are
Wooster
Hiram
Mit. Union
Wittenberg
Denison
Marietta
Buchtel
City Opera House
Wooster Voice
Islso
McKibben
Pittsburg
Nimmons
Hog
Kibbler
Notestein
Donaldson
Wayne Township Housekeepers Hold December Meeting
The Wayne Township Housekeepers Club will meet at Mrs. W A Bruce home on Thursday December Sth at 2 p m for a Thimble meeting. Roll call invites members to share useful lessons learned this year. Discussion topic is How Can We Help Our Public Schools with Christmas presents.
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Wayne Township
W. A. Bruce
Hall's Catarrh Cure and fake medicines warned
A promotional letter extols Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio claiming mercury content and internal use. It warns against counterfeits and highlights testimonials including a case of pneumonia relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. It names druggists and firms such as Hall's and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
2. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J Cheney & Co
Court of Common Pleas Improvised Family Case Details
In the Court of Common Pleas Judge Eason heard the case of Frances Vian Dervoort seeking alimony from H Van Evart of Orrville. The judge ordered a temporary payment of 350 in two weeks and 20 per month for the next two months. De Starn appeared for the plaintiff, Fraggart for the defendant.
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Eason
Frances Vian Dervoort
H. . Vanevart
Orrville
Dge Eason
de Starn
Fra Aggart
New Passenger Train on Ft Wayne Line in 1900 Schedule
A new train designated No 24 begins service on the Ft Wayne Route with the Pennsylvanian lines on Sunday November 25 1900. It departs Chicago at a stated time and arrives Pittsburg at 8 30 am central. The service covers Chicago to Pittsburg and intermediate points with no east of Pittsburg connections. Tickets east of Pittsburg are not valid. Pullman cars with dining and sleeping accommodations included and light breakfast available before Pittsburg arrival.
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Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne Road
Chicago
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pleasant House Warming at William Snure Home
A house warming near Fredericksburg featured Mr and Mrs Snure hosting 130 neighbors with baskets and a French city bedroom set. Guests praised hospitality while a single guest joked about the feast leaving him with a smashed wheel next day. The event celebrated friendship and future prospects in Franklin township.
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William Snure
Fredericksburg
Wooster
Jobo
Osmure
Mohota
Algiber
McCoy
McCos
Franklin Township
Mrs. Snare
Brother-in-law tussle breaks George W. Irwin's shoulder
George W. Irwin of Golden Corners was thrown during a friendly tussle with his brother-in-law W. S. Keeney on Thursday evening, breaking his right shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Irwin
Golden Corners
Inlaw
W. S. Keeney
Foot Injury To 12 Year Old In Coal Wagon Push
Frank Stillson, son of H. J. Stillson of the Postal Telegraph office, suffered the last three toes of his right foot mashed Thursday afternoon. He was on his way home from school when invited to ride on Elliott's coal wagon and, as he tried to board, another boy allegedly pushed him off. The wagon wheels passed over his toes before the driver could stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
H. J. Stillson
Postal Telegraph Office
Elliott
Wooster Reader Demands Convincing Proof For Doan’s Kidney Pills
A Wooster reader questions if testimony from local citizens suffices for proof and cites contractor Jacob Deer of 64 East Larwill Street who says Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his kidney pain and back lameness. Zimmerman & Co. and Foster Milburn Co. promote the pills, price 50 cents, sole agency in the US.
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Wooster
Jacob Deer
East Larwill Street
Dean
Daan
Zimmerman & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Doan
Threshing Engine Explodes Near Wooster Injuring Family
A Friday morning threshing accident three miles east of Wooster destroyed 30 tons of hay 1000 bushels of wheat and 500 bushels of oats and seven cattle. George Leiner and his sons Charles Edward escaped with burns and bruises. The engine hurled into the barn caused a fast spreading fire but no serious injuries. Local officials report heavy losses though repairs may proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
George Leiner
Dan Lerner
Charles
Edward
Mr. Leiner
Lerner
H. J
Hes
Lew Ner
Ohio Farmers’ Co
Wife of Prosecutor Faces Dangerous Mistake
The wife of Prosecutor Weygant made a serious error taking medicine on a Friday. She obtained a vial of wood alcohol by mistake and grew seriously ill. Drs. Jon A. Gann and H. Stall were summoned promptly and advised her to recovery, removing her from danger.
Air service changes post Monday to add train 43
A misspelled note indicates a Monday schedule update for postalar service adding air train number 43. The fragment mentions a new train or service adjustment but the place and full details are unclear.
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Ge Adone
Herp
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Constable
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