Salt Creek Farmer John Sneff Ends Life in Mt Vernon
John Sneff, 60, a Salt Creek Township farmer, died by his own action hanging in a private Mt Vernon sanitarium. He suffered a mental derangement and had been cared for by family and later moved to Wooster and then Mt Vernon for admission to Toledo State Hospital. He wandered home while under light supervision. He left a wife and family. funeral held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sneff
Salt Creek Township
Mt. Vernon
Sneff
Dean
Wooster
Toledo State Hospital
Mt. Vernon Sanitarium
Probate Court Records Under Wayne County Judge Hearings Set
Wayne County Probate Court docket lists first and final accounts filed by multiple administrators and executors including Jacob Kir chofer Daniel Kirchofer and Abra ham Duratine with hearings set November 5 and 6. Names noted include Vida Fluhart Sharp Leaman Mary Leech Leeman Samuel Nobert Leander Stain and Joseph Colinailed for probate with bonds and sale orders recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McClarran
Daniel Kirchofer
Jacob Kirchofer
W. O. Sharp
Vida Fluhart Sharp
Alex. Campbell
Jacob Durstine
Abraham Duratine
Barbara C. Lehman
Weygandt
Mary Eech
Jy Aonesuardian
Samuelnobert
Bolgegraie
Leander Stain
Petijon
Joseph ‘Colinailed
Sarah Strock
Saministratrix
Daniel Strock
Bent
Ee Weygandt
Jos
Ault
Bond
Harry Stoner
J. J. Frase
Isaac Anderson
H. McMillen
Henry Ferrer
L. Royer
Mathias Arnold
Royer
S. G. Cook
James Sharp
H. H. Strow
Anna Ss. Ryder
David Stinson
R. CG. Stinson
Senator Hankey Very Ill in Denver Typhoid Fever
Senator J R Hankey of Bowling Green Ohio, a Wooster visitor and former resident here, lies dangerously ill of typhoid fever in Denver. He went West recently to oversee mining interests and, though death is not feared, remains a very sick man. Hankey was in Denver about a week after being renominated in the Toledo district. Robert M McDowell, candidate for Senator and president of the Phoenix National Bank, died suddenly of heart failure at 2 pm in Medina Ohio. A local tale extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a cure for chronic diarrhea, with Laubach and Boyd druggists selling 20 and 60 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cne
J. R. Hankey
Bowling Green
Denver
Hankey
Toledo
Mredina
Robert M. McDowell
Phanix National Bank
P. E. Grisham
Gaara Mills
Chamberlain
Laubach & Boyd
Carter's Herbal Ointment ad for skin diseases and piles
An old advertisement claims Carter's Herbal Ointment cures intense itching from eczema, dermatitis, and salt rheum and is valuable for piles. It promotes relief for chapped hands and child pains and pins its availability at Laubach and Boyd's drug store. Oct delivery wordage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Laubach& Boyd
Cure for Constipation Offered by Dr Galdwell's Syrup
An old advertisement claims constipation saps energy and beauty and promotes Dr Galdwell's Syrup Pepain as a pleasant remedy. It markets ten doses for 10 cents and larger sizes at 50 cents and 1 dollar, with Daybach & Boya listed as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galdwell
Daybach & Boya
Fek
Everyday Fays ro. ASt ate bribé for Damiy RePvaicam
Readable fragments describe a local matter involving a bribe allegation and a named person. The text presents as a damaged OCR segment with minimal context about the individuals, organizations, or actions, requiring cautious interpretation. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are identifiable in readable form.
Stark county fair in progress at Canton
In Stark county, Canton hosts the ongoing county fair as police report two arrests for intoxication on Tuesday night. Fremont trotting results note Temper, Wm Richardson's speedy mare, in 2:22 pace. Maple Grove Band thanks The Republican for a serenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
Canton
Wm. Richardson
Fremont
Maple Grove
Chas Lawhead
Lilcott
F. R. Coit
Kidron
THE
Republican
Sudie Cn
City Opera House
A. McHugh
James McHugh
Helen Windsor
Wayne County
State Supreme Court
Jennie Horn
South Beyer Street
Wisconsin
Wooster
Wao
Schach
Nold Avenue
William Clausen
Blessing Avenue
Lehman Cemetery
Wayne Township
Frank Hogelet
Sterling
Leitner
Hogelet
East Liberty Street
Liberty
Lelner
Hugelet
Herald Office
South Market Street
Albright
Edward King
Millersburg
John Hershey
Barton City
Dalton
Wilkin
Max T
James M. Shaffer
J. F. Flaherty
Ashland
Flaherty
Two Crimes of the Kind in Counties Ad joining Wayne
Two separate incidents in nearby counties report fatal or near fatal injuries. Jacob Fiscus of West Brookfield was struck by a stone in a feud with his nephew Edward Christman, fracturing his skull and injuring his face in Massillon Q, while in Akron Peninsula John Stanick shot John Kabasky, likely fatally, after allegedly planning to remove him to marry Mrs Kabasky. Stanick is in custody. Additionally an old ad promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Jacob Fiscus
West Brookfield
Edward Christman
Fiscus
Akron
Peninsula
John Stanick
John Kabasky
Stanick
Kabasky
Travel info on Home Seekers Excursions advertised by Pennsylvania Lines
Ask for details about Hlame Seekers Excursions. Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines will provide information on trips to Northwest West Southwest and south points. It pays to investigate if you plan a trip. Apply to nearest Ticket Agent or C L Kimball Assistant General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Line
C. L. Kimball
Gr Apngt
Clevelana
O. T
Cleveland, Akron & Golambus Ry
O. F. Dail
Clevelanc
Ohio
Akron
Summit County Fair
Doan's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching
Doan's Ointment is advertised as valuable for itching plies irritation of the genitals or any body part. It claims lasting trouble will not resist its instant relief, noting the ointment gives prompt comfort regardless of duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Personal notices from Wooster social scene and visitors
Mrs. E. K. Geiselesan travels to Paria ill for a visit. James McMahon now edits the regi mme. Howard Herring attends Mrs. Clark's funeral. Visitors include Elmer St. John family, Mrs. Leatherman, Miss Botsford, W. D. DeFluent, Harmon Christine, Charles Gould, and many local residents. Madame Genevra Johnstone-Bishop to give a concert October 7. Local movements list residents buying property and moving houses, plus several travels to Canton, Cleveland, Cambridge, and Venezuela. church and school officials and students noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Geiselesan
Paria
Ill
James McMahon
Wooster
Regimme Vidette
Howard Herring
Manafield
W. F. Clark
Will Breckenbridge
Cambridge
E. 8. Dowell
Elmer St. John and Family
Bert
Charles I. Gould
Loudonville
Maria Zimmerman
Chester Township
Hattie Donnelly
Jassie Landes
Mamie
Harvey Clark
Cleveland
Karl F. Overholt
U. of W
Mass
Harvard Law School
Winthrop Hall
John Stevens, Jr
St. A. M
Ohio
Hanna Rouse
North Bever Street
Yocum
Ft. Wayne
Geo
Gatfield
Bowman Street
R.A. Lessy
Marshallville
Canton
Venezupels
A. Kennedy
C.,c. &S Railroad
Werrick
Caracas
Venezuela
New York
Repository
Amsterdam
Walter C. McClure
Lew Carlile
Jank Taggart
Coshocton
Birdell Hoffman
Bride
Methodist Conference
James Vallandingham
Orrville
Crescent
Charles Witwer
Pittsburg Exposition
Myrtle
Minerva Smith
Overton
Daniel Swier
Jobt. Henderson
Milleraburg
Hoke
West North Street
Howard
Hand Medicine Co Colic Cure Ad Statement
Testimonial from Mrs F H Rork dated February 25 1896 claims her two month old baby recovered from wind colic after using Dr Hand Colic Cure within two weeks. She praises the remedy as the best after trying other medicines and notes it is sold by all druggists for 26 cents with a 211 price line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uawton
Wiother
Headerson Dale
Carmi
Tee Propriet Regulator CO
Atlanta
Ali Orughists
New Manager to Run Central Hotel Office at Millerburg
George Musser, formerly of Wayne county Ohio, will head the office in the Central Hotel Millerburg under Mrs C B Yoder. His wife and infant will arrive this week to assist. The interior will be remodeled with substantial improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Musser
Wayne County
Kent, O
Central Hotel
Mileraburg
C.B. Yoder
Murder at Killbuck sparks near home revenge theory
Holmes county crime tale centers on station agent Frederick Penhorwood murdered near Killbuck six miles from Millersburg. Local inquiry swirls over motive with theories of revenge jealousy and a possible non tramp assailant. Evidence notes shells, tracks, and patrols as authorities hunt the killer.
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Holmes County
Penderwood
Kailivuck
Millersburg
Ras
Thomas F.ec
Holmenville
Killbuck
Kilibae
Miterabarg
Frederick’enherwood
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Iignor
Judge Lupee
Tis Trat
Frost and frostbite curb corn in Big Prairie area
Big Prairie notes frost last week hus tised corn cutting in low ground while high ground crops escape damage. Wheat seeding scattered. some delay to wait for rain. Early wheat looks yellow and spindly. No rain since month start. Local obituaries and illnesses noted including Mrs Lyman Newkirk funeral attendance and nine year old Gertrude Lake burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive
Mary Jodon
Laila Lenhart
Minnie Tucker
Dan Hall
Canton
J. W Newkirk
A A. Mann
Lake Pork
Marian Kelser
North Bend
Neb
Lyman Newkirk
H.C. Crumm
Cleveland
Zula M Aylsworth
OQ. E. Lake
Gertrude
Newkirk’s
Sunday School Convention and church notices in Wooster and nearby towns
The Republican reports the Wayne County Sabbath School convention to meet at the Methodist Church in Wooster with delegates and free entertainment. Dalton Lades and Shreve Presbyterian church events, plus changes in church leadership in Wooster and surrounding areas, including Rev. M J Grable moving to New York and Rev J F Clokey installed in Massillon, with other community notices across West Salem and Orrville.
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Rogramme
Wayne County
Wooster
Chester Township
Town Hall
Lattasburg
W.C
Harris
Henderson
O. H. Henderson
Moody
I. N. Kieffer
Cleveland
Ohio Methodists
Delaware
Canaan
Reformed Church
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Shreve Presbyterian Church
Dalton Lades’ Missionary Society
U. P
Freedman’s Mission School
North Carolina
Chas. Whitmore
L. C. Darrah
M. J. Grable
Christian Cbhuesh
Salem
First Christian Church of
New York City
B. Taylor
Dalton Gazette
W.H. Hubbell
Union Christian Endeavor Service
Orrville Lutheran Church
Rev
J .S. Ross
Milersburg
Christian Missionary Society
Crriatian Church
Kavout Welahiser
Carl B Lrett
N Po Bailey
A W CloFey
Galen
W Milgam
T M Goreard
Church of Hanover
Ind
D. Jefferies
Kenselaer
Indoubte
J. W. Cummings
Nankin
Dwight Fryge
Bvdodich
Hume Missions
Plavu, Pave & Rousitg
A. McArlough Weft
Avondale
Coshocton
F B Keeler
Republican
New York Weekly Tribune
Best
Tribune
Frost Hits Crop Outlook and Local Travel Notes
Sept 29 farmers report corn nearly finished due to frost. Fodder lured along creek bottoms and cider mills see little work as apple crop fails. Daniel Bixler and wife plan Missouri visit. Amstutz milk wagon near-miss when a detached limb broke the tongue. driver halted horses with neighbor aid and repaired the tongue to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bixler
Missouri
Amstuts
Benjamin Amstutz
David Moser
The Women’s Clubs See Busy Year of Study and Travel
The Classics meet at Miss Botsford’s home for American literature with papers on Early Theologians and State Papers of the American Revolution. The Travellers Start Through Egypt with a tour planned for 197-8 and Mrs. Miller succeeds as president. The Thursday Club opens with papers on The Wave of the First seventy years of the 14th Century and Chas. Nil of Sweden. Members anticipate a year full of notable topics and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botsford
Marshall
Grace Ihrig
Katherine Lucas
Kieffer
Travellers’ Club
Isaac Robosun
Egypt
Mia Keefer
Miler
F. Scovel
Beall Avenue
Mra KB M
Hkatiev
Enon Ceroing
Chas. Nil
Sweder
Misses J's Im eros Attend Summer Study In Orrville
The ladies of Kappa Kappa Geamima wearing colors for Misses Eleanor Aria and Fauces Lengt Charles began a summer study in Orrville, planning to remain until the opening of their wouter school in November. The Juniors hosted a reception for the Freshmen Monday night at Hoover Cottage, guests being served by the hostesses. Reverend Ko OM Donados of the university spoke at New be iad pOIA Lex unda, at the Kg Lutheran church. The event precedente the Tuwoeh'p Saturday sen 1) Nasa ation fa the Medvaie Moob church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Geamima
Imeros
Eleanor
Aria
Charles
Wirth
Orrville
Patio
Wouter
Hoover Cottage
Ko OM Donados
Kg Lutheran
Gehen Tuwoeh
NASA
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Wooster Reader
A Wooster reader praises Doan's Kidney Pills as a genuine remedy for backache and kidney pain. The testimonial notes severe kidney pain, diagnosed rheumatism, and quick relief after using the pills. The ad repeats price and the Buffalo manufacturers as sole agents, urging readers to ask local druggists about customer reports.
A Vain Search for Health in Wealthy Pain
James H. Wallace of Detroit recounts a lifelong struggle with a hereditary ulcer and blood disorder. After trying numerous doctors and medicines, he publicized a cure via Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, claiming dramatic improvement after taking several boxes and attributing restored health and happiness to the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ting
Sam
Ewan
Donly
James
Wattacer
Wayne Geunty
Janes
Woalhea
Benu
Joy of Womanhood and Cure Claims
An ad style fragment touts a “Joy of Womanhood” cure for female weakness with a balm and pills. It promises relief from constipation and headache and offers assorted tonics and tonics. The garbled text mentions a “regular” dose and a sale at druggists.
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Prof Ohia
Q.R. Brands
Pty
Ersey
O.R
Jersey
Q. R
Dayton Spice Mills Co
Dayton
Salt Creek
Wayne County Probate Court
Senator Hankey
Damiy RePvaicam
Wanster Republican
Wayne
Amelia
Emil Kotthaug
Notre Dame
Baltimore
Henry Barry
Near Rittman
Medina Mennonite
W. B. Irwin
Second Presbyterian
J. E. Barrett
Alliance
Astern, Northeastern
Columbian County Medical Societies
Neversicken
A &C.L
Pephorwood
Kill Suck
Porto
Joe
Fred
Trorp
Tradt
Knox County
Mt Verdon
Charles Lenthorwed
Kiiback
Honton
Fred Enhorwood
Jamesenhorwood
A&c
John Weigand
Cincinnati Vnquirer
Cleveland, Akron & Columbis Railway
Penhorwood
Big Prairie
Ailen
Allen 8
Olmstead
Roy
Pennsylvania
Crestline
Sunday School Convention
D.C. Eckerman
West Salem
Evangelical Church
W McFadden
Eckerman
Sonnenberg
City of
Chile
Council
Iy Clark
Weston Peckinpaugh
Onjo
College Hill
Peope
Mansfield
Woonsocket
Citizen Courts
Biecker
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
H. F. Crowl
Maat Liberty Atreet
AOS Lebinga Ritsairprenes
North Hever Street
Bherierf S Sales
Qherife
Thomas Mowery
Nuag
Fruster
P Merkel
Court of Common Pleas
Chalos
Baginiang
Sain
Wow Garver
Johnson & Taylor
Christy Trusoe
Detroit, Mich
James H. Wallace
Exere
Fich
Bixth Street
Mra. Wallace
C. A. Haberkorn & C O
Orchard Street
Wallace
Jon
Avrofolla
Washington
Walliams
Soper Fo
Nerney Public
Wilhianes’ Bank
Diastor Pye
Leyieg
Walehams’ Medicine Co
Sebreneriady S
Waly
Mber
Www
Vsed
Cdo Dt
Hakal
Yury WemInan
Femak
Hesse
HAGER
Edical CO
South Bend
Helle A. Wasner
Wrights
Val
Jae
Rni
Il Ah Tt tVe
Yir
Jer
Tam
Brooklyn
Thase
Hodoer
Dune
Westward
Pittsb
Iger
Bus i N.oee
Waynear Wiarein
Ps Taeute
Poruise
Noalpaimitnns PV
Apotte
Wayna
Ay Wert
Sabomnate
Ud Rg
trafTime
Ug B Ste
Manfield
Finn
Mos
Alance
Niles
Youngs
L.floree
Ceneral i Agpot
Prrissurgm
PENNA
Poennayiyvanis
Republi
Tate
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