Wooster Cemetery Trustees Elect Officers and Report 1897
The Wooster Cemetery Association elected J. B. Overholt as trustee for two years and Jesse McClellan as secretary and treasurer. McClellan reported 1897 totals: 4,373 burials to date, 121 interments and removals in 1897, with 60 males and 61 females. Deaths by location and age breakdowns given. Endowment receipts $308.25, permits $473.75, interest $899.60, walling graves $12.89, lots sold $845, annual care $214.77, repairs $59.68, general expenses $115.07, labor $777.26. Salaries $703.84. money loaned $8,100. Total mortgaged loan $12,632. cash on hand $8.
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Wooster
Wayne County
Mortgood Security
Warranty deeds recorded in Wayne County
Recorder Byorian Schafier lists multiple warranty deeds from Daniel Heals to Samuel Lightfoot for 12 acres in Baughmah. Sarah Olmer to Elmer for 5 acres in Franklin. Daniel Cogp to Johnson Pennicks. Richard Elson to Addison Houser for 23 acres in Cheater. F A Cortland and wife to Frank Saunier for Lot 11 in Sterling. William Harragen to John Lowe for Lot 13 in Milton. Hachel Yarnall and L D Cornell for 3 acres in Shreve. D I Griffith et al to Margaret Taggart for Lot 4(6) in Orrville. Jas S Taylor and wife to Frank Greenawald for 19 acres in Franklin. Harvey Mesamore to Joseph Beeler and Wee-Jey V. Danny for Lot 102 in Shreve. Total values range around several hundred to over a thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byorian Schafier
Daniel Heals
Samuel Lightfoot
Baughmah
Sarah Olmer
Elmer
Brothers
Franklin Township
Daniel T. Cogp
Johnson Pennicks
Jefson
Richard Elson
Addison Houser
Cheater Township
F. A. Cortland
Frank Saunier
Sterling
William Harragen
John Lowe
Ilton
Hachel Yarnall L. D. Cornell
Shreve
D. I. Grifith
Margaret Taggart
Orrville
Jas
Taylor
Jto
Frank Greenawald
Harvey Rd
Mesamore
Joseph Beeler
Wee- Jey
Danny
Floods and storms devastate Asian towns and Japan
The Viktoria reports floods near Ang Chow China destroying 60 villages of over 80 000 population and drowning 15000 to 20000 people. Japan storm damage includes Tokio Shidzouka Koishikawa and Toyama with hundreds of houses destroyed submerged or washed away and crops ruined. An American vessel ran aground at Awagone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faboxand
Viktoria
Ang Chow
China
Penn
Japan
Tokio
Partiafly
Shidzouka
Toyama
Awagone
Eserl
Taing
Koishikawa
Republican, Sin ee fir: res weiss 5 Sa REAR aE hary Waster
Rain water becomes precious as roof work progresses on Wooster Preserving Co. plant. Local notes report land transfers, theater crowd at City Opera House, race results, crime and court activity, and a large Loudonville fair with minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiss
Wooster Preserving Co
M. Bevard
W.A. Lott
St. Louis
Aoree
Dick B
Wooster
Pennsylvania Co
Warsaw
Valparaiso
Jacob Mongey
Zack Fisher
George W. Kaller
Odell’s Lake
Aeron
Alicn S
Sherman A. Melvin
Lake F Jones
A. J’. Baldwin
Willow
Douglass
City Opera House
G. W. Lyda
Loudonville
Joe Housekeeper
Wilkin
Akron
Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections
Melson Hockensmith
Ashland
Long
Wooste
Republican
W. J. Mulls
Franks
Miss Mulliog
Court of Common Pleas
Clifford W. Mattison
WYP
Stebbins
Stebbing
Mattison
Lee Sitott
Price Rungell
Johnson & Taylor
Stebbine
Col. C. V. Hard
J.8. Keefer
East Liberty Street
Keefer
O. D. Peckinpaugh
Odell's Lake
Shamp & Bechtel’s Exchange
Smithville
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Quick Cure for Tuberculosis
A brisk, patient skeptical business man is urged to pursue Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure all for scrofula and lung illnesses. The ad claims the remedy purifies blood and can cure 93 percent of consumptive cases as well as lingering bronchial throat and lung diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Dean's Ointment as instant skin relief remedy
For pin worma eczema and other itchy skin diseases Dean's Ointment is advertised as an instant and positive remedy. The copy urges readers to obtain it from their dealer and includes page references 9, 12, 14, and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Williamsport reader reports relief from indigestion with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepin
Williamsport Indiana resident suffers months of stomach trouble from indigestion and constipation. After using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepin from Armstrong & Swank, the writer says relief comes quickly, feeling like a new person and gaining weight. Sold in 10¢, 60c, and $1 sizes at Lanbach & Boyd's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Ind
Dr. Caldwell
Armstrong & Swank
Lanbach & Boyd's
Fsk
Home Seekers Excursions info from Pennsylvania Lines
Ticket agents of the Pennsylvania Lines offer information on Home Seekers Excursions to Northwest West Southwest and south. It pays to investigate if you plan a trip. Apply to nearest Ticket Agent or address 0. Kimberl? Asat Genl Passenger Agent Cleveland Oct 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Line
Kimball
Gr Aengt
Cleveland
Otthe
Wooster Personal Mention Highlights Local Calls and Visits
Readable notes from Wednesdays Daily list visits across towns including Mrs. Bechter in Akron Julius Keister and son in Cleveland Wm Hammer of South Bend visiting Wooster relatives Rev L S Boston of Ore ton Mra G P Emrich visiting daughter in Step ardstown and others attending court and fairs.
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R. T. Bechter
aAkon
Julius T. Keister
Warren &Re
Cleveland
Wm. Hammer
South Bend
Ind
Wooster
L. Boston
Oreston
Amos Wobigamoth
Burbank
Lee Eliott
Seville
Smith
C. &. Helder
J Rogan
Funck
Columbus
Supreme Court
Thureday
Horntetter
Lehman
M. J. Degnon
Tri
Degnon McLean Construction Co
Anchorage
New York
Brooklyn
Degnon
Myron T. Herriier
W.’. Johnson
Benjamin Parmoly
Leiner
Londonville
W. W Garver
West Salem
Tim Buckley
Allegheny
Price Itnasell
Creston
Miliersbore
Wm. Rose
Depot
Elzabett K. Ross
Sobert J Young
Aflegreny
M Yu
Roe
Robert Yoong
Drsteed
Divorce and Litigation Progress Report
From Friday's Daily: the Mattison vs Stebbins jury returned a verdict for the defendant after deliberation. Fetters vs Lowers was dismissed at plaintiff's cost. McFarland vs Boyd resumes with a note action for 1500 dollars. attorneys are McClure & Smyser for plaintiff and Rouch & Yocum for defendant. Ex-Sheriff John B. Brown files for divorce from Susan Brown on grounds of gross neglect of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattison Sa
Stebbins
Fetters Vn
Mcfarland Vs Boyd
McClure & Smyser
Rouch
John B. Brown
Susan Brown
Lodge Laconics and Fraternal Events Across Regions
Londonville Oddfellows plan use of upper rooms after purchasing a nearby lot. Jr U U A M convention in Norwalk spurs revival. Akron camp Modern Woodmen aided Cuyahoga Falls in conferring second degree on seven candidates and held a banquet. Lady Muccabees and Rosy Beehive members from Akron attended a reception in Doylestown. Pleasant Home campgrounds hosted a large picnic. September planned at same site. Mrs Lemon of West Salem fell ill while visiting Lodi.
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Norwalk
Jr. U.U. A.M
Akron Camp Modern Woodmen
Cuyshoga Falls
Rosy Beehive
Akron
Doyiestown
Pleasant Home
Council of Congress and
Weat Salem Jr. U. U. A. A
Dr Hands Colic Cure Praised By Ohio Mother
Massillon Ohio November 6 1865 Mrs F L Traphageh reports her four month old baby suffered coli with hours of screaming before using Dr Hands Colic Cure. After a dose the child calmed in five minutes and slept well at night. Product advertised at 25 cents with draughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Hand Medicing Co
Carter's Cascara Pills Advertisement Poised Claim
A dated drugstore ad touts Carter's Cascara Pills as a cure for biliousness and headaches. It promises renewed health after taking the pills, priced at 25 cents and sold at Laubach & Seyd's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Laubach & Seyd’s
Candy Lathartic The Most Wonderful Medical Discovery
A promotional item touts Cascaroats Candy Lathartic as gentle and positive for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims to cleanse the system prevent colds cure headaches fever and constipation. Sold in boxes of 0 10 25 60 cents with a guarantee to cure by all druscists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Bee Grisham
Gaara Mills
Rand
Chile
Laubach ‘Boyd
Address Before Wayne County Sabbath School Convention
A Wooster Methodist church audience gathers for the Wayne County Sunday School Convention. Rev J Arron opens with song, Rev H A Dowling reads scripture, and Rev J P Autin on presides as Elias Compton welcomes attendees and outlines Sabbath school as a key church instruction agency. Discussions cover Christian citizenship, law, and Sabbath observance, with plans for committees and further talks.
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Methodist Church of
Shreve
Elias Compton
Wonstersnnday School Association
Fife
Ton
Hema
Pew
Institute of Sacred Literature
Theasa
Sunaay
J. P. Hutchison
Sanday
Auimniua
Wayne Cranty
Efijl
Portinn
Charches
Qhia
Wayne
Wooster
Ella
Hey
Campbel
Pecs
Goa
E. B. Miller
Clara Gépford
West Salem
Wilhelm
Shrave
Auditiog Committee
Gann
Hilla
Train Strikes Buggy Near West Salem Hurts No One
Mrs Wagner riding home in a buggy west of West Salem was struck by an Erie train on Tuesday evening. The buggy and horse were wrecked but she escaped serious injury. John Williams of Shreve visits his daughter in Newton Kentucky. H E Everett of Columbians travels to Ortville seeking business to open a racket store.
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Lake F. Jones
Loudonville
Chester Township
Pocock
Binsser
Stiller
Burton City
Stark County
Harry McClarran
Andrew Braustetter
Canaan
Go. K
16Th Regiment
W. I
W.O. Beene
David Nice
A W. Shearer
C F. Schoch
John Dietrick
Q. K.gardner
Doylestown
Mt Vernon
Clinton Street
I. N Keiffer
G1c. Y. Hard
Rnight
Co Is
Henry Marahall
Erie Railroad
Dayton
W. Guilbert
S. Campbell
Columbus
Monnett
John Williams
Shreve
Newton, Ky
H. E. Everett
Columbians
Ortville
W .Bnalneas
Toophi
David Armstropy
Andiereek
Lunyday
Mra Armstrong
Tite Orother
Milton Brown
Wwite
Ner Gon
Wils
Amerives
Armstrong
Brap
Frignas
Toe
Sese Smith
Hia
Tehon Smith
Wiglia
Fannie
Adams
Tir Shelim
Umatilla
Wallon
Fannie Adame
Athu
Adibepsus
Ir Willlams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
More Merry Marriage Bells At FrIDay's Daily Scene
A city wedding story unfolds with Sue Roza McKiroy and Mabel McKiroy amid 40 guests. Rev. G L Saward unites the couple, as they depart for Philadelphia. Various relatives and alumni mark the event with congratulations and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Roza Mckiroy
Mabel Mickiroy
Plano
Ana Pistraiua
OU. L. Saward
U. of W
Lexington
Tvir
Mra
Ada Ene
West
Philadelphia
Toey
Mr. McKroy
Ohn Church
Wusic Publishing House
McElroy
University of Wooster
Wea
Joliet, Ill
Charies McClienlan Moderwail
Chicago
John Arc-Clellan
Jeese McClellan
Fragmented probate notes reveal estate actions and guardianships
A garbled 19th century probate page lists multiple administrators and executors including Waller, Frrestone, and Levit, detailing inventories and orders of engagement. It references guardians for minor heirs, contested land shares, and medical mentions amid a tangle of names such as Jakob Mettarran, Joseph Ye der, and Katharine b) fi probated, with notes on surgical relief and legal reporting amidst chaotic transcription.
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KK Senaff
Joseph Yeder
Oers Waller
John Kampf
Aled Petiion Fortress
P Frrestone
Margaret Heiter
Tassement
James Kensie
Wiliam Kieffer
Giennard
Marlo Wilwon
Bled
Beninter
Joao M
Sarah Buch
Idearine
Sore
Sore Mihery
Jacob
Hoeler
JF Tin Ans
Feu
Bed Putton
Lande
Joe HE Latteap
J W Carre
Aril Willof
Mystery Keeps Deepening In Killback Murder Saga
A chaotic report details heightened intrigue around the Killback murder with shifting suspects and contested alibis. References to a factory base, railroad ties, and a 2000-person gathering hint at a sprawling, unsettled case as authorities pursue evidence and potential accomplices.
Died Among Strangers Near Orrville
A tramp killed about two miles west of Orrville. He bore 4 leg injuries and head wounds. Described as an ex-soldier, about 60, with an 18 to 16 year old son. family once lived in DeKalb County, Missouri. Victim’s belongings included tobacco, pipes, batty, coins, clothes, quilt, and a knife. An insanity hearing is planned for a local employee, Wm Detrib, after incident. The article notes rumor of a larger crime report tying to rail and patrol procedures near Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKolt County
Miecourt
Adame Express Cifisa
Wongter
Miee
Ura Long
Refunding bonds sold to Citizens' Saving and Logo Co
At noon the Finance Committee of Council sold five dollars of refunding bonds to Citizens' Saving and Logo Co of Manetiel at a premium of seventy. The record notes subsequent actions by city officials and mentions Mayor Jeffriien and Clerk V Peckippaiegh Berreset in relation to the local program and a peace measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Citizens’ Saving
Snd Logo Co
Manetiel
Gale Waa
Theali
Pirancee
Comaces Zoomerman
Zaring
Lee Ateney
Sc Oyery
Jeffriien Surciter
Aeara
Peckippaiegh
Zurmas
Te Warnes
Localized OCR Fragment Shows Unclear Event
A partial readable line hints at a sports or community item but details are garbled. No clear names, places, dates, or actions emerge to identify the event or involved entities.
Remarkable Florida Cure Story From Banatilla Family
A Banatilla Florida family claims an almost miraculous cure for Fannie Adams, daughter of A J Adams, with neighbors attesting to the improvement. A newspaper representative did not visit Umatilla to verify. The chronicling notes the family’s long hope, doctors’ bills, and local awareness of the cure amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Adams
Umatilla
Haseen
Banatilla
Fla
Fannie Adama
J Agrams
J. Adams
Tennessee
Florida
Mra Solaris
Panme
Frend
Paya
Fragmented text aims to summarize a historic item
Damaged OCR text fragment shows garbled phrases and unclear references. It mentions preparation, grain, coffee, and names that appear corrupted. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or organization for a factual summary.
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Munyon Falks
Jobhn Wyckoff
Columbus Road
Bae Etc
Sichley
Whit
Woosster’s
Wwayne County Records
J. X N. Lott
William Dietrick
Adams Express Co
J.C. McClarran
D. W. Musselman
Mrs
Maggie Myers
John D. Hall
A. L. Palmer
Detroi
Mich
Archer
N. Coe
Frederick Sear
R.T. Sechtel
Canton Wright
Kar
Fred Kasch
Kareh Housing Co
Mary Guthrie
Clarks, O
Mia.nna
North Market Street
D. Tt. Downing
East Bownan Street
William Elliott
Westmoreland County
Harry Cowan
Beaver Falla
W. H. Carrothera
Latrobe
I.a
Jobb S. Elrodt
Lodge Laconics
Londonville Oddfellows
Mra Lemon
Lodi
Applecreek
North
Grant Street
Gary
Fietchber
Star & Star
Trureday
Pittaborg Avenue
Gro
Bert Miler
Jondupyille
Don Acontrartur
Tes
Mealer
Bow'ngsreen
Mani
Lora
Ong
Mere Grow
Meg
Womar Key
Miller
West Lebanon
Jacob Wyardt
Lebanon
Frances A. Hoak
Wayne County Probate Court
Jocob
Mettarran
Jarbaug
Po Barwoo
Nbecs
Denewera
Bos
Conyany
Kivaes
Maecanges
Sunuftas
Poe
Lim
Pehurwood
Pesnerwood
Tim
Rt Douck
Memder
Steg-son
Cus
Galion
Wing
Jersy City
Jersey City
Wilmstepary
Cero Lion
Odd
Dalbop
D Wheeler
Lauta Ha
Ety Merg
Eustis, Fla
Wan Zy
Onus
Cos
Rta
Lie
Sy Lg
Omeutanii
ARS
Aybe
Hese
National Lead Co
Col Us
Binanons
National Lead & ON CO
Pennslvania
Nat. Bank
Pittsburgh
Gunnelf
Sureka
United States
Taws
Clear Creek
Ion Counties
Colorado
Hukill Guichua Faimle
Idlaho Springs
Denver
Bellevue Mountain
Virginia
Rirest
Omaha
Wabash
Big Four
Gavette
Phage
Colorado Centra
South Clear
Chicago Creek
Yith
Furmst
Varus
Rair
Klondike
Bonanzes
Gilpin
Questie Cane
Wuhreasdt
S. W. Tyler
Dhaireer
Universiies
Goettingen
Freiburg
Germany
United States ‘Tunnel
Edward A. Quintard
Citizens Savings Bank
New York City
E. A. Quintard L. Baltes
William L. Wood
Bank of Jamaica
Jamaica
William F. Lown
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