New Upper Lake Steamers Advertised for Great Lakes Trip
Travel promotion touts round trip fares from Detroit Toledo Cleveland for the Stickvas region. Two new steel passenger steamers cost 300000 each and promise luxury, electricity, and modern conveniences. Four trips weekly linking Detroit Toledo Alpena Mackinac Petoskey Chicago Soo Dubuque and Duluth with daily Cleveland to Put In Bay service.
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Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Ty Veing
Stickviae
Tx Upper Lake
Oledo
Alpena
Mackinac
8&J. Ignace
Petoskey
Chicago
Turbulent Dispatches Signal Trade War Debate
Reading through dispatches on Cuban flour and tariffs shows Democratic protectionists clashing with free traders. Reports warn of danger to American missionaries and foreigners as tariffs and shipments are disrupted. The piece notes gains for Republicans in manufacturing towns and accuses opponents of deceiving Democrats while highlighting international tensions in England and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para Ground
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wilson
Moreton
London
Ohio Democrats Nominate But Candidate Refuses R un
Ex Congressman Gantz of Piqua declined after nomination at Springfield saying he would not be a candidate. McCray also declined in a harsher manner while Mayday accepted then sent a sudden refusal citing illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gantz
Piqua
Springfield
McCray
Bone
Populist Gains Hit Democratic Strongholds in Georgia
The article notes about 20,000 Democratic margin in Georgia, down from Cleveland's 81,005 two years earlier. It alleges Populist gains across counties, with Democratic leaders and supporters accused of stoking division. It references Hoke Smith’s statewide efforts and criticisms of Richards and soldiers’ patronage controversies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cleveland
Maine
Vermont
Oregon
Connecticut
Hoke Smith
Washington
Congressmen Visit England for Textile Gains Banquet
Congressmen traveled to England noting benefits seen in revived furnaces in Wales and Yorkshire. The London Chamber of Commerce hosted events with figures including Wilson, Mokton, and Isadore Strauss. The chairman Sir Alfred Rollitt said value was received, with renewed textile industry momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Ways
Eans Wilson
Richards
Chamber of Congress
Ways and
Wilson
Cleveland
Mokton
Isadore Strauss
M. C
Alfred Rollitt
Wales
Yorkshire
Sayers Speech at Marble Falls Attacks Pension Cuts
A campaign speech by Congressman Sayers of Texas at Marble Falls accused Democrats of harming pensioners. He claimed 11 million dollars were taken from pensioners and predicted 10 million more would be cut when Congress reconvenes in December. As chair of the House Appropriations Committee, he asserted power to enforce these cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Falls
Texas
Sayers
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Cleveland crowd notes Washington dislike in Ohio Democrat row
Cleveland observers report discontent as Ohio Democrats debate prominence given to a minor issue. Chairman Thurman faces pressure over a shift in party focus and public reaction to the stalled agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
Sliver
Ohio Democrats
Thurman
Sample copy pitch for Wayne County weekly paper
An advertising pitch touts a sample copy of a weekly Wayne County paper, praising the Republican and rival metropolitan papers. It promises high value news, low cost, and invites readers to subscribe with upfront payment for 52 issues. The tone is promotional and aimed at local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LICAN
Wayne County
Republican
Wayne County News
America
The
New York Tribune
Democratic tariff debate echoes through September reports
The article cites Hoke Smith opposing a stump speech in Georgia while Democrats face a large national setback. It notes Treasury deficits and debt rises, wool market weakness in Ohio, and criticism of Democratic mismanagement as Wool prices and tariff rhetoric swirl amid deteriorating receipts and increased public debt.
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Oregon
Maine
Vermont
Brice Backed Pension Apps Oust Richards Leads to Fallout
The letter reveals Brice backing three pension applications while Richards claims credit. Richards shifts work to Brice and takes glory, amid Cleveland Administration pressure on Brice. Democrats critique disobedience of pension laws and point to a $25 million yearly cut, arguing accountability for soldiers and supporters.
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Brice
Richards
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Congress
Congressman Hichards Votes Cutting Soldier Pensions
The Tuscarawas Advocate reports Congressman Hichards voted for an appropriation bill reducing soldier pensions by 29,000 dollars and criticizes his claim to be a friend of the soldier, calling it a queer sort of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscarawas
Hichards
LCU
Galt
Richards Gives Up Hopes of Re election
Millersburg Republicans proclaim Richards has abandoned re election bid. Reports say his leg elasticity is gone and during a recent Millersburg visit onlookers claim he cannot pull any weight.
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Richards
Millersburg
Cleveland Wool Tariff Affects Farmers and Districts
President Cleveland in his 1887 message to Congress warned that even a liberal six pound estimate would push wool prices up by 60 to 70 cents per fleece, raising the farmer’s costs. The note adds that Congressman Richards helped legislate a tariff that would extract 60 to 70 cents from local wool growers.
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President Cleveland
Congress
Richards
Mass meeting ends with political clash in 17th district
In Ohio State Journal Special a mass meeting heard Jaw J A D Richards candidate for re election. Jacob Theurer a prominent Democrat challenged the editorials by Captain McClure calling stay at home Democrats rebel copperheads. Theurer, a large man with a brogue, denounced the remarks and left in high dudgeon, signaling opposition within Richards party among soldiers.
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Ohio State Journal Special
Newask
Jaw
J. A.D. Richards
Jacob Thaerer
Richards
Captain McClure
Theurer
Mclure
Dudgeon
Theeurer
Canton Mother Endorses Hand's Colic Care
A Canton mother of six touts Hand's Colic Care for immediate relief from infant wind and fussiness. She credits the product with calming effects and sleep, calling it invaluable. The ad notes it is sold by Labbach & Hoyd at 207 South Cherry Street Canton Ohio.
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Canton
Cherry St
Labbach & Hoyd
East Ohio Synod Women Meet In Orrville Lutheran Church
Delegates and visitors from about 70 clerical and lay groups gather at Orrville for the 18th annual session of the East Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Church. Rev Dr Bergnek presided, officers elected include President Rev L B Smith and Secretary L S Bowman. The convention features home and foreign mission reports, worship, and a packed program with speakers from Canton New Philadelphia and Wooster. The meetings run through the week with sessions in Orrville and Presbyterian Church hosting some events.
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Orrmie
Ohio
Woman’s Home and ‘Missionary Society of the
Jattend
Orty Prominent
Springfield
B. Barnett
Des Ta
Board of Home Missions
Harrima
Washington
D. C
Hey J
Bergnek
Enon
T.he ‘Atamers
Bolivar
L. B. Smith
Bowman
A. Kinsinger
India
Scholl
Barnett
W. W. Criley
Wooster
Presbyterian Cameen
Bump
Dr Hamma
Washington, D.C
Martha Criley
Presbyterian Church
Orrville
Orrville Lutheran Church of the East Ohio Synod
Wittenberg College
Dr. Ort
General Synod
Hagerstown
W W. Criley
Jacob Frick
Cuscarawas
A H. Smith
Ashland
Ingmand
Akron
Canal Dover
Canton
Y. P
Dyson M
Fairview
Newcomerstown
New Philadelphia
New Pittsburg
Reedsburg
Smithville
Washingtonville
G. W. Maurer
Nettie Stofer
Dr. Hanna
Washington, D. C
Lutheran Women’s International League
Hox
Hanna
Bauslin
8. Barnett
Gatty
Cleveland
Miss Ear
Canal Deer, O
Rowsburg Lutheran Church
U. B
Sterling
New Reformed
Weegert
Marshallville
Burbank
Kangrass Methodist Uplding
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Creston
Mrg
R. J. Baird's
Jeromevville
Sickier
Ohio Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Woman’s Home and Foreign Society
Uaroma
Baltimore
Mra
Wolf
Martha Craey
Nettie Walters
Ort
Lauslin
Board of Education
Abbey
Foust
Knight Templar
Harry Limb
K. B. Steiner
H. A. Bloomberg
Clothier
Hattie Lemmon
Milleraburg
Lodi
New Railroad Progress Near Wooster Plant
Rapid advancement reported on H B Camp Co railroad toward the clay plant with track laying to begin, grading near Camp’s Siding completed, and a powerful secondhand locomotive ready. Rail delivery delays eased, expected extension toward Ashland and Baltimore & Ohio lines planned this fall if weather holds.
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Wooster
Eppy Clayfields
H. B. Camp
H. B. Camp Co
Ashland
Edmonds
Baltimore & Ohio
Shrove
Millbrook
Camp
Jeromeville
Church Conventions Report Ohio Synod Activities
Rev James Madge of Dalton was elected director of the Ohio Synod of the United Presbyterian and reported on appeals and discipline. The Holmesville district reported 400 conversions during the war and a strong district meeting with missions, youth work, and a new auxiliary organized. The Lorain Wooster district meetings highlighted church openings, revivals, new parsonages, church dedications, and maintenance efforts, with numerous officers elected and reports on membership growth, finances, and mission work. The piece also notes clergy moves, local society activities, and a Catholic clergy reassignments list in Cleveland diocese.
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James Madge
Dalton
Ohio Synod
United Presbyterian
J the Muskingum
Andrews
General Assembly
Ohio
Do Missionary Society of
Disciples of Christ
Holmesville
Holmes
Wayne
Coshocton
Enn Gale
Sant. Y
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Mra
J. White
B.C. Sill
Missy Lyong
May Allyson
Miss Everhard
Wooster
Moffett
Kite
Ross
Qobto Christian
Lorain
North Ohio
Wooster M. KB
John Mitchell
Cleveland
Walden
William Kepler
New London
F AL Gould
J. F.N. Braithwaite
Lands
Smithville
Noll-Call
Wayne County
L. B. Huffman
Bo Stroup
Epworth League
Unday Schoul
I Werner
K K Warner
Austinnispot
F. McCauley
Education
Nos Albright
W. Boothhg
A. Hughes
Mempira
O M. Ashbaugh
Laveside
W. H. Painter
Philip Keiser
M. T. Scarporough
E. T. Hagerman
G A. Reider
N.S. Albright
Stile Keiser
New York
Orlando Badgley
M. E
St Lorain
Mather
Burbank
Holmesvile
LeRoy
Barberton
A.F. Upp
Sandusky
Mt. Vernon
Mansfield
Avi
Esa Ayn Sit
Vernon Ou
Od Wooster
Mt of
Wooster - J
Barberton Church
G. W. Pepper
Milo G. Kelser
Massillon
Kirkpatrick
Madisonburg
Perry Township
Sunday School Association
M. E. Church
Red Haw
Weat
Salem M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Aunt Hannah
Fisher
Newcomerstown
M. P
Canton United Vsaresbyterian
Hoffman
Corlier
Prnm
Fourth Streets
John . Wilson
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Y UD
City
W. Shaw
Fredericksburg
Wil
John A. Wilson
Allegheny
L’a
J. G. Madge
Woorter
Ashland
Stroopis
The
Methodist Church
M. FE
Eworth League
Schuman Lady's Quartette
D. Zingmayer
Sheffield
Landeck
H L. Hennes
Payne
Matthew O’brien
Satineville
Larry
P. F Cerveny
St. Casimer’s
St. Ladislas
J. Wozny
McClure In The Field Fraternity Meetings In Newark
City Solicitor Kibler a Democrat lent a driver to Capt McClure the Republican candidate for Congress. Both are Kappa Psi members. Kibler a Wooster graduate. McClure planned meetings across Licking and Coshocton counties with stops in Utica Johnstown Hartford Granville Blissfield Warsaw Weatharsale Conesville Keene West Lafayette Statefield Bakersville. Newark reports hint a Republican landslide with county voters tiring of Democratic ring rule and free trade.
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Newark
Kibler
McClure
Congress
Th Kappa Psi Fraternity
Mir Kibler
Wooster University
Capt. McClure
Pataskala
Kia
Licking County
Utica
Johnstown
Hartford
Granville
Coshocton County
Blissfield
Warsaw
Weath Arsale
Conesville
Keene
West Lafayette
S’latefield
Bakersville
Sheriff Sale Notices for Multiple Parcels in Greene Salt Creek Clinton and Wooster
Sheriff sale notices list multiple court actions with dates in October. Properties include 163 acres in Greene township appraised at 5974 dollars, 78 acres in Salt creek township appraised at 2945, undivided two sevenths of 160 acres and 84 acres in Clinton township, three Heall hygones lots Nos 649 and 680 and No 616 in Wooster with various appraisals, and Lot No 237 in Shreve village appraised at 3400 dollars. Several cases involve named plaintiffs and defendants such as Peter Akey and Andrew Akey, Mary L. Merz and Daniel Reider, Wm A Craig executor and Colum bus Johnson, Qom Yocum and Jans Stitt, and L D Cornell versus W D Priest. The Oct dates include 13, 20, and 27.
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Peter Akey
Andrew Akey
Greene Township
Mary L. Merz
Daniel Reider
Saltcreek Township
Wm. A. Craig
Columbus
Johnson
Clinton Township
Qom Yocum Va
Jans Stitt
Wooster
L. D. Cornell
W. D. Priest
Shreve
North Eastern Ohio Teachers Meet in Canton October
The North Eastern Ohio Teachers Association will convene at the Central School in Canton on Saturday October 13. The program includes devotions by Dr J J Barns, a lecture on The Culture of the Emotions by Prof Beaver, discussions on reforming the course of study, and talks by Dr Samuel Fradley and others. Officers CG P Lynch president and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Eastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Canton
J. J. Barns
Akron
T. Trendy
Man Bound Over For Trial After Family Knife Attack
David Howman was brought from Chester township to Wooster and jailed on a commitment by Esquire Lewis Ropp of Lattasburg. He is bound over to Wayne County Common Pleas Court for trial on a perilous assault on his family. He had earlier been struck by a wagon and sustained head injuries, leading to ongoing afflictions and repeated threats to his relatives. Neighbors acted to protect their lives and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Howman
Chester Township
Wooster
Esquire
Lewis Ropp
Lattasburg
Howman
Wayne County Common Pleas Court
Guaranteed cure for piles and constipation promise
A circular offers a guaranteed cure for piles and constipation with a money back guarantee. The ad charges 50 cents per box and requests two stamps for the circular and free sample to Martin Rudy, registered pharmacist in Lancaster, Pa. It notes products sold by leading druggists and mentions sellers Lau Bach & Boyd and Geo. J. Krieger, with unclear formatting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rudy
Lancaster
Crops and barn burned at Pleasant Home farm
Shortly after 3 pm Thursday a spark from the engine started a fire at Jasper McVicker’s big barn near Chester and Congress townships. The blaze consumed crops, hay, and a wagon shed, destroying threshing gear owned by Holmes Brothers & Mosier. No livestock were lost. insurance details are not known. A nearby barn burned two years ago in a similar incident.
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Jasper McVicker
Pleasant Home
Chester
Congress Townships
McVicker
Harry Lindsley
Congress
James McVicker
Holmes & Mosiv1
Quire McVicker
Wooster Clubs Present Varied Fall Program at Homes
The Traveler's Club met at Mrs Ross Fuock's on North Market Street for a program including Pliny quotations, Mrs W Keller on Primitive Times, architecture by Mrs Chas Gray, and a Modern Cycle in Ancient Rome by Mrs S Lucas. A select reading Ex Montibus Altis by Mrs E Csmith toured volcanic scenery. Social hour followed. Dr J A Ian hosted Century Club with Prof W J Seelye presiding in Rev Dawson's absence. Prof W J Greene joined as new member as plans for next meetings were announced and papers on Hypnotism and Nectarianism were discussed with strong views and church statistics reported.
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Ross Fuock
North Market Street
Pliny
W . Keller
Rome
Chas. Gray
S. Lucas
E Csmith
J. A.iann
Century Club
W. CC. Dawson
North Ohio
W. J. Seelye
W. J. Greene
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Wea
Charles Wuupert
Compton
A. W. Islackborn
Wooster
Bold Robbery Attempt Ended by Storekeeper in Hayesville
A night raid in Hayesville Ashland County ended when a storekeeper grabbed a bat and fought off an armed robber who fired twice. The assailant fled into darkness as an alarm drew neighbors to pursue him, but he escaped. The owner’s bold resistance prevented any theft.
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Hayesville
Ashland County
Wwers
Paratit
Bat
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins World's Fair Award
At the exposition, Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received the highest award for its quality. The recognition highlights the brand's stand among competitors and reinforces its market prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Across Ohio Towns
A stream of warranty and quit claim deeds records transfers in Dalton Shreve Wooster Orrville and surrounding areas including Lot 1 and 12 in Dalton and 334 in Shreve with prices ranging from 25 to 4100 dollars. Multiple parcels in Wooster township Chester township West Salem and Marshballville change hands with buyers including Rebecca Kettler Jeannie Hurst and Jeremiah Bevington among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McDowell
W.H Stahl
Frank C. Gibson
Dalton
John Dailey
James Ray
J L. Wheaton
Shreve
John Luginbuhl
Josephine Luginbuhl
P. D. Hall
Julia Hall
Wooster
Marshballville
Juna
Isaac Parkison
Jeremiah Bevington
Jemimah Bevington
Mary J. Catshall
John W. Bridenstine
EL. P. Gable
Chester Township
Catharine Pence
W. Bridenstine
GG Shigelow
Levi Whitman
Doylestown
Edward M. Quioby
Elizabetha Mellvatne
Elizabeth McKvaine
Frank L. Hampton
Lydia Ketster
Lizzie Lewis
Adelaide Critchfield
Et al
Ron W. Laughlin
M. 5
Shaffer
Wooster Township
Cleveland, Wooster & Muskingam Valley Railway Co
J. W. Leichheim
Cathanne Lauz
Jacob W. Schaaf
Wilent
University of Wooster
Samuel Leib
Weat Liberty Street
James A. Morgan
W. L Porter
Clinton Township
Henry Hoelzal
Anna M. Keets
Brachleyville
Thos
Shepperd
Elizabeth A. Wyley
Lusband
Geo. A. Wyley
Durstine Siding Blind and Lumber Co Organized
Reorganized, strong and pushing the Durstine Siding Blind and Lumber Company has formed to manufacture Durstine Improved Inside Sliding Islands and all lumber and building materials. Members include Go. H. Alay ex Judge Hiram B. Swartz E. H. Hunt and C Blankenhorn with Hunt as president and superintendent Blankenhorn as foreman of the planing mill. The group’s high character pledges fair dealing and city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durstine
Go. H. Alay
Hiram B. Swartz
E. H. Hunt
C. Blankenhorn
Cincinnati
Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim by Hall's Catarrh Cure
One hundred dollars reward offered for the cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot treat. F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. testimonials claim trustworthiness and solvency. Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. price seven cents per bottle. sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Dr. Hearland Capsule Sold by Laubach & Boyd
Advertisement notes positive care for constipation with a guarantee of money back. The copy includes garbled phrases and a promotional tone, listing Laubach and Boyd as sellers and Dr. Hearland as related to the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hearland
Laubach & Boyd
Rooney
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Japan
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Addreas
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia Advocate
Wheeling
Capp
Orrville Firs
Storer
Thumesday
Polutueban Church
Missionary Questia Biss Natta Waiters
Woman's Name and Foreign Missionary Society
Irday
Elic Hoover
Philadelphia
Garland Weavers
Aliss Nettie Stofer
Hand Lutheran Women's International League
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Wooster M
W. B. Winch
New Phiadelphia
Dr. Baustin
Paccng & Missionary Lox
Jénnie Summers
Mary Fesson
Woosi
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G.C. Maurer
Rndelphia
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Ann F Canton
Omes
Kate Solliday
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NEW Railroad
Ohio Methodist Conference
Lutheran Synod
Correspondence Wooster Republican
Anna J. Wright
Jay Jay
CG. P. Lynch
Lake
C. D. Hubbell
F. P. Schumaker
D. Ward
Bill
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall ST
Rudy
Wayne County Records
Florlap Schaffter
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