Wooster News Briefs Afloat In Ohio Local Bits
A fragmentary Wooster column notes thefts at Adam Wirth & Son, a riding crackdown for bicycle riders, and youths fined for riding without funds. It mentions a new chewing gum venture from the Ohio Gam Company in Lisbon and Cleveland, plus election ballot printing bids by H.JP. Glavatt Co. and others. The piece references veterans, blossom crops, chestnut yields, and a December civil service audition in Wooster.
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Fox Mirror
Hs Wooster Whelmen
Ortville Orrom
Vaterans
Arch of Pensiom
Weda
Leyda Torsing
Loudonyllie
S. Tintsman, Parth
Wooster
Ibcq
Moore
Phiome
Lisbon
Ghio Gam Company
Cleveland Contac Ab
H.jp. Glavatt & Co
Geo. A. Clapper
Jacksonian Printing Co
Democratic meeting and local events in Golden Corners
Weather hindered a Democratic meeting, Rev Knowlton urged protection as a hoax but locals doubt him. An entertainment is planned at Virtus Hall two miles east on Saturday Oct 10 with notable talent. Wayne Church re elected J J Frasier and G W Baogier as elder trustees for six years amid preaching season. Damp weather worsened illness as a sally women group quilted sending two quilts to Ferguson Academy South Carolina for our missionary bob.
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Knowlton
Jas
Virtus Hall
Here
Wayne ‘Church
J. J. Frasier
G. W
Aogier
Ant
Sally
Mra. Kmatrong
Ferguson Academy
South Carolina
Bob
Bron
A Good Word for Wayne County
Mr and Mrs Jacob Frick attend the Ohio Bankers Convention in Dayton where he is elected to the executive committee The Dayton Journal reports on an interview with visiting bankers Frick longtime Wayne County banking leader expresses confidence Republicans will prevail and notes strong farm banking ties and GOP alignment
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Jacob Frick
Ohio Bankers
Dayton
Dayton Journal
Wayne County National Bank
Ohio
Woos
Wayne Conn
Bryan
Wayne
Misfortunes of free silver show comes to Bellevue
In Bellevue Oregon October 5 a free silver gathering featured Bells & Koons Famous Wisconsin Quartet and speaker Prof E B Knowlton. A crowd heard two hours of rhetoric before the show was halted by disapproval. The Democratic Club then hired the troupe for 20 dollars and they plan to vote McKinley as sound money tonight.
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Ellevue
Bells & Koons
Wisconsin National Fe
Bellevue
E. B. Knowlton
Free Afgan
Mes
Free Paay Ver Democratic Club
McKinley
Wayne County Probate Court Record Summary
Wayne County Probate Court docket shows Zaring as administrator of Frank Alban Jr and Stratton as administrator of estate with sale bills and accounts. W Wagner and C Kator appear in administration roles, with final accounting and hearings noted for guardians and heirs amid fragmented OCR text.
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Ki Zaring
Frank Alban, Jr
Gale
Stratton
Tratto
W. Wagner
Zaring
Adm Biel
Frank
C. Kiator
Ada J
John
Dasi
Orrville and Wayne County Social Notes Reach Cleveland and Lincoln
Orrville and Wayne county residents appear in Cleveland visits and social rounds. Notables include Rev Robt Kell of Cuyahoga Falls visiting Capt W O G, A B King taking a local agent post in Elyria, and many others traveling to Cleveland and Massillon for events, weddings, and funerals. Laura Reel recovers from a surgical operation in Sandusky, while Ira Brinkerhoff and Dick McCrehan head to New Mexico for the winter. Mayor Jeffries plans his daughter Helen’s Chicago marriage to Joseph Angell with relatives attending Friday evening.
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Will Carroll
Edwin Kester
Massillon
Thomas Roth
W. P. Kinzer
Canton
The
Archer
Geo. A. Fisher
Anna Rockey
Joseph Rifbsam
Capt
A. W. Summers
Washington, D.C
Henry Horn
Reuben Yoder
Findlay, O
Reuben
Wayne County
Laura J. Reel
F. W. Morley
Sandusky
Ira Brinkerhoff
Jacksonian Sprinting Co
Dick McCreban
New Mexico
B. Bechtel
Lincoln
Ned
South Market Street
One Small War Ship May Have to Force Its Way Through the Dardanelles
Special dispatch from Constantinople reports that the Porte will not permit the US ironclad Mancroft to pass the Dardanelles to guard the American embassy. Authorities fear passage may be forced, indicating a potential crisis in the Mediterranean.
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Wouster Reevstican
Constantinople
The
Porte
United States
Mancroft
Mediterranean
New York
Tere
Straits
Orrville Fair Review Amid Weather Delays and Spectacle
The Orrville Fair drew about 2 000 attendees despite rain and cold winds. Exhibits showed improvements with a grand stand and pavilion, while barriers hit by weather reduced vegetable and poultry displays. racing events faced postponement but crowds enjoyed midway amusements, Oriental theatre acts, and gymnastic marvels atop a 100 foot tower amid cool, clear skies.
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Mercury
Akron
Orrville
Oriental Theatre
Hfe
Central Ohio Fair Association
Will Peters
Wooster
Ellie Me
Fire destroys two houses on Palmer street ward
An 1 O clock fire at box 96 on Palmer street and Pittsburg avenue destroyed a four room house owned by Minga Zarlengo and damaged a nearby seven room dwelling. Sparks from an old stove are suspected. Loss from both buildings is about 700 dollars insured by W. Myers Agency. Italians and children in the buildings were awakened with difficulty.
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Thoreday
Palmer Street
Pittsburg Avenue
Fifth Ward
Minga Zarlengo
W. ©. Myers
Wayne County deeds and transfers in Wooster and West Salem
From Wayne County records deeds and quit claims list transfers in Wooster West Salem and Shreve. Administrators deeds cover Milham Shakely and Zar ing with price sums. warranty deeds involve Jollier Mark Craighead Law Lawrence Heibner Snyder Whitaker and others for various lots and parcels with prices from 225 to 2950.
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Eli Zaring
Francis Milham
Matilda Wilhelm
Wooster
Mary M. Stafford
Clara A. Mark
Jacob Shakely
Mary J. Shakely
Samuel Ewing
West Salem
H. J. Jollier
David A. Dann
Shreve
Mary Craighead
Isaac Johnson
Angies
George
Law
Lewis M. Snyder
Levi Heibner
Amanda E. Lawrecece
Death notices publish two Wooster deaths in 1896 dates
Mrs John Littler also known as Mrs Lydia Hillman of West Larwill street died October 8 1896 after protracted illness from cancer of the breast She was 60 years 6 months and 26 days old and endured the loss of three daughters to consumption Funeral from her residence at 10am Saturday with interment at Wooster Cemetery Harry D 50 of Mr and Mrs Frank Jacobs died October 9 1896 at Levi Millers West Larwill Street Wooster after brief illness of cholera infantum He was 7 months and 7 days Funeral from the Miller residence at 4pm Saturday and interment at Wooster Cemetery
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John Littler
Lydia Hillman
West Larwill Street
Celestial City
Wooster Cemetery
Harry D
Frank Jacobs
Levi Miller
Wooster
Miler
Sabuath
David Kammerer
Lia Wite
Catharpe Kammerer
Kev
E M Beck
Nole
Kalmbach
Christian Endeavor Society
Little Foirs
Ladies Aid Society
Saul Brothers
Mir Sod
Anthony Letes
John Stevens
C Carlath
Frank Kramer
Emma Roth
Daugman
Kate Roth
Wm II Hat
Joan Wilhelm
J.h.wilhelm
Suzannah Firber
Joneschutz
Unusually Fine Fair Performance Mixes With Booking Error
Orrville Oct 8 A telegram from a resident notes a poplar visit by a dramatic company booked for Oct 19 20 21 at Orrville Fair. The troupe carries full scenery and heavy accent effects that cannot be used at Orrville Opera House yet still delivers Gone performances to satisfy audiences in Orrville. G McCormick reports a good house last night and a first class company throughout.
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Orrville Opera House
Orrville
Gso. Kettler
Opera House
Wooster
G. McCormick
West Salem falls and stroke sickened workers
Last Monday at a southwest of West Salem apple farm John Brenneman fell 15 feet from a ladder striking his right elbow losing ligaments. Another West Salem accident notes William Gillasp y suffered a paralytic stroke after a fall while nut gathering but is improving after several days of weakness.
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John Brenneman
West Salem
John Fonalman
A Significant Straw From Pittabarg Dispatch
The Pennsylvania Railroad orders cars ready for a rush of business, signaling growing confidence in McKinley’s election. After months of slow traffic, freight and market revival suggest optimism, as the system gears for a busy season and gathers data on political probabilities.
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Pittabarg
Bre
Pennsylvania Railroad
McKinley
Aseson
Resolutions Adopted on Armenian Question by Mission Board
Toledo October 9 The American Board of Foreign Missions reads two sets of resolutions on the Armenian question praising missionaries in Turkey and outlining property losses and abuses against American citizens seeking redress. A three member committee will present the resolutions to the U.S. president. Also Youngstown Ohio October 9 The State WCTU re elects officers led by Mrs H L Monroe of Xenia as president and others in Columbus Newark Canton and Wilmington.
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American Board of Foreign Missions
Angell
University of Michigan
Turkey
United States
Youngstown
State
Women’s Christian Temperance Wnt
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H. L. Monroe
Xenia
A. W. Clark
Columbus
Anns Pollock
Newark
Emma L.dwill
Canton
A. E. Clevenger
Wilmington
Barkley will leaves fortune to friends in Ashland estate
The late John Barkley left about 50 000 dollars in real estate to H R Mowery and 2 000 dollars in cash to Edna L Mowery with 3 000 dollars to Ira E Mowery. The rest goes to Sophia Rudy after debts and bequests. Executors named are Lemuel Jeffries and two Beatisbourg residents. Relatives plan to contest.
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Baghélor
Wayne County
H. Brandt
R B. Mowery
Ashland County
Edna L. Mowery
H. R. Mowery
Ira E. Mowery
H.R. Mowery
Sophia Rudy
John Rudy
Barkley
John P. Jeffries
Lemuel Jeffries
Wo. H. Brandt
Beatisbourg
Dalton boy spared prison after bond upheld
Officer Frank Kuster and Dr. D Y Roebuck signed the original $400 bond for the boy accused of murdering his crippled companion. The Dal ton Gazette notes the child’s youth makes prosecution unlikely. The boy will be sent to the Xenta Home for care while his family seeks sympathy, and the report challenges false links to a past fire.
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Carolyn McElhinney
C.j.barrold
Dalton
Frank Kuster
D. Y. Roebuck
Mourder
Xenta
Dalton Gazette
McElhioney
Varl
Keep Up Your Scott's Emulsion in Summertime
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a summer health tonic. It claims the product builds a solid foundation, sustains energy, and provides reserve strength to counter fatigue and weakness. The copy urges households to keep a bottle on hand for constant use.
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Delegations Gather for McKinley Home Visit in Canton
Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana send delegations to Canton as 9 40 carloads of cheering visitors converge on the McKinley residence. Italians from Pittsburgh wave Old Glory while Jefferson county women march in line. The crowd swells along Market Street and the Cleveland First Voters keep spectators energized. Nearby ex Confederates depart for Canton with the Stonewall Jackson Brigade Band aboard, joining crowds along the route.
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Uohio
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Here
Harper's Ferry
Balti more Triumph in Temple Cup Clinches Series
Cleveland loses 2 0 in a hard fought Temple Cup finale as Corbett dominates with six strikeouts and steady infielding while Baltimore fairs better on hits late. Cuppy pitches well but two seventh inning runs break Cleveland, attendance about 2000.
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Cuppy
Spiders
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Sheridan
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Scara
Remarkable cures attributed to Williams Pink Pills in Market
An aged plaintiff recounts creeping paralysis and rheumatic illness followed by recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He cites dramatic improvement, returning to farm work, and praises the remedy as a lifesaving treatment with support of neighbors and testimonial cases from Market and surrounding areas.
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Tore
Tooter
All Denter
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