Orrville captures mixed news from county week
Orrville this week buzzes with varied items from a new infirmary wing, church renovations, and a Snyder horse sale, to a court session and a Polcie Dice funeral. Local events include a Century Club meeting, a beet analyses report, a concert by the Lyric Ladies, and a mountain turtle story from years past.
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Batuzaay
Wooster Presrvinng Co
Xale
Elliott
Hanthony Fleies
Pupslone
Ingane
Will Adams
Century Club
Albert Shape
North Bevertreet
Tudeday
J. A. Todd
Wilkin
Bertine
Mwilkin
Hilly Patterson
Wilin
Dayton
Woman's Relief Corps
Ourtouse Clock Has Been Awarded Toharles H. Clark
Tuesday Hunt
O.C
Gwlichs
D. D. Law
Denver
Colo
Rpublican
Geo. Law
Third Ward
Wayne County Court of Common Jeat
Frank Taggart
Eee
Tuz Wrelly Rerublican
Dr. F. Darr
Ansfield
Sheriff’s Sale
Willerr
Snyder Orsa
Sayer
William A. Barnard
Quinby & Eliis
South Market
Strest
Watson Langell
Applecresk
Ates
A. H. Dice
Charles Willams
Lay
Finley
Applecreek
O Claxton
Écreek
Adams Express
Win Tollow
WrolLundaw
John Schweebel
Yogta
Mr. Bohweebel
Fred Egger
Maroed
Perry Slusser
B.J. Stinson Dalton
Worrie Barson
Btngon
Mr. Stinson
Xeked
Siusser
Heppy
Stinson
Bopie
Dodo
Opera
Ype Lyric Ladies of Chicago
A Yeader
Fragmentary ad copy on flour mills and health claims
Fragmented OCR text mentions Hake algrist of wheat to Plank and exchange for Premium white Frost Flour and baked goods. It questions color, headache and fatigue, with garbled names like Caspar and Carters. No clear event or attributable entities beyond flour brands.
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Plank & x
Wooster News Notes Focus on Visits and Weddings
In a wide sweep of Wooster society, locals report visits by Mrs. Rey and Miss Gloria McClarran to Loudonville, Prof. Claude B. Davis in Mansfield, and Judge Maxwell returning to Millersburg. Coron er Gardiner and many Wooster friends are noted, with Ke tocking events including a wedding for Gleason Helder and Tamzen Bartrum in Shreve and Elizabeth Kendrick’s Tuesday wedding to Rev Frank Holt in Wooster. Additional items cover travels, illnesses, and community notices among area residents and institutions.
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Dallyey
Rey
W. Mather
Lansterly
Kldrence McClarran
Loudonville
Claude 8. Davis
Mansfield
B. Champsaon
Mt. Maton
John Maxwell
Millersburg
G. E. Gardiner
Doylestown
J. OH. Stoll
Chicago
Shreve
Wooster
John Hankey
Bowling Greav
Denver
Col
Henry& P
Tri-County
Lod
Charles Haupert
Charles Hanpart
Lura B. Kean
Lucey Saybo't
Jaonus J. Warner
Anna E. 4Urst
Sarsh E. Whitmore
Republican
A. W. Brown
Independent
New Cumbshland
W.va
Moore
Hela
R. M Brown
Wooster University
New Cumberland
Mises Margaret King
Woostar
Grace Gault
Pittaburg
John Vice
Akron
Oscar
Clyde Steinmetz
Geo. K. Laubach
Will Rowe
Pennsylvania Lines
Freedom
Toneka
Kan
Big Uncle
L. Qatt
Bloomington
Evangeline Brece
Bluffton, Ind
C. F. Davidson
John Hoeizel
No.d Avenue
Wilkinsburg
W. M. Welty
Joseph Helfrick
Huntsville
Ala
Hiram Seara
Geo. Masser
Kent
Museer
Millerabaig
Elizabeth A. Kendrick
College Avenue
Frank Holt
Lynn
Mase
The
Oride
Charles Olinger
Pittsburg
Edith Woods
Cleveland
Cleveland Friends, Kev. Will Hubbell and Wife, of Da'top
David Myers
Duluth
Minn
Gustave Thielke
Wm. Shibley
Edward J. Shige
Sachusky
J. G. Midge
Carrollton
Gipt
J. B. Taylor
Watter Andrews
Carton
Astor
KK. A. White
Newark
Beal
Charles Scholer
Anna Graeter
Sarah Feeman
Wooster Church
Ohio
Bip
Washington D. H
Jerry H Bush
Syracuse
Orrville
Ellen mM. Baker
Watskill Mountains
Joseph Baker
Nhewsboy
Ethel Carlin
Goddess of Liberty
Katie Bucher
Mila Les
Pearl Russell
Christina Straitz
Ueda
Bertha Heater
Grace Read
Flossie Foss
Mary Marshal
Morning Star
J.P. van Nest
Hey
George Leavitt
Seleit
Wis
George Kendrick
Boston
Mass
Harry Kendrick
Albie Webb
Carrie Smith
Gertrude Gates
Bay City
Mich
Harriet George
Painesville
Lake Erie Seminary
Paincasville
Margaret Platter
Prohibition Leader Holliday Opens Campaign in Wooster
Prohibition candidate Rev. Dr. J G C Holliday of Isner ville opened his campaign in Wayne county Wooster speaking from a stand before the County Buildings on Saturday afternoon. He spoke with notes but drew a large crowd and was followed by Texas Populist Hor E K Wood who spoke in the evening from a box at the south side of the courthouse.
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J. GC. Holliday
Isnerville
Wayne County
Wooster
Holliday
Wooster University
E. K. Wood
Texas
Prohibition
Wood
Wooser
Doylestown Politics Hear from Both Parties
Correspondaice reports a Republican meeting at the town hall with Hon. Alex Boxwell and candidate David Wengner, praising the state administration and predicting votes for the party. A Democrat gathering followed with speakers J A McDowell and John S Adair, who faced a mixed reception as local life and mines report seasonal upswing and Empire works prep for another season.
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WoosTey Rgprublican
Doylestown
Hono
Alex. Boxwell
David Wengner
Wayne County
Tao Republicanus
Cotypswa
Democrats
Hoo
J. A McDowell
M. C
Mark Hanna
Chapman
McDowell
John S. Adair
Wooster
List of letters remaining at Wooster post office
The Wooster post office on Saturday October 16 1897 lists remaining letters including Miss Fr Helmen Miss Emma Wirth Gentlemen Merrin Black E Davis W R Hopkine Samuel Matherg Chas L Rood J F Mancuano and others Advertised letters require applicants to call and state the list number
Lodge Laconics Special Meeting Notice
Special meeting of W R in Corps Hall Friday evening October 22 at 7 pm. All members requested to be present. Hall next Thursday evening October 2 public invited. A good programme and refreshments. Local Masonic bodies preparing for active work through winter.
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W. R
Banquets and services mark Websterians and Keettal activities
The Websterians banquetted at Dugard Hotel Friday night after their regular programme. Aeang service was tied at Kanke Chapel Sabbath evening following the Christian Hideager. Keettal course adjustments will let students attend after 3.40. Dr. J C Holliday, university trustee, preached at Kauke Chapel. Capt A B Peckinpaugh began as Wayne County Auditor, succeeding Henry Marshall. Marshall retired after six years five weeks. bond of 10000 signed by Peckinpaugh and others.
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Betas
Allan Barnett
Lee Scott
Websterians
Dugard Hotel
Kanke Chapel
J. C. Uolliday
Kauke Chapel
Yil
A. B. Peckidpdugh
Wayne County
Henry Marshall
Marshall
Peckinpsaugh
T. W. Peckingaugh
CG. M.lovett
Harry Marshall
L. P. Obligee
J. K. Zimmerman
Otto's Care Promises Free Trial for Coughs
An advertisement urges readers to trust Otto's Care, a German remedy for coughs colds asthma and throat lung diseases with a free trial offer. It lists Wayne county agents including W H Campbell Congress W B Owers Golden J Hickes Blackleyville and others along with various towns and distributors.
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W. A. Wilson
Otto
Wayne County
W. H Campbell
Congress
W. B. Owers
Golden
Hickes
Blackleyville
W. D. Fank &Co
Austin
Sellers
Millbrook
J. D. Bonnets & Co
Shraye
W.J. Winkler
Applecreek
J. B. Owin
Fredericksburg
J. J. Semonin
Koohs
Jobo Oak
W. Lebanon
B. J
Why Not Try Carter's Cascara Cordial Today
If your blood is impure or you feel tired have lost your appetite or suffer from dyspepsia sick headache liver and kidney trouble rheumatism or catarrh, Carter's Cascara Cordial may help. It has benefited others and is priced 25 and 6 cents at Laue bach Boyd's drag store.
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Carter
Uia
Lauebach& Boyd’ Drag
Mammoth Stock Sale At Perrysville Ohio October 23
A mammoth stock sale is announced in Perrysville Ohio for Saturday October 23. Forty head of horses and fifty head of cattle will be offered including heavy feeders cows and stock cattle. Horses were bought in Sinnis and Union counties and are described as top quality. Cattle include a carload of cows, heifers and springers plus Jerseys and butcher cattle. Sale starts at 10 am with cattle and horses available for view in the morning and afternoon respectively. Acchedlt will be given.
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Undg
Perrysville
Sinois
Union County
Deaths and obituaries from Wooster area deaths
Obituary notices from Wooster and Wayne County items include the death of John W. Deets at age about 67 in Boneyetwo, the passing of Mrs Vinnie Eichar Hall at 46, and Archibald H. Dice a merchant police officer who died after a sudden collapse. Also noted are infant deaths and funeral details, with services planned in Wooster and interment at Wooster cemetery. Historical context references military service in the Civil War and local civic roles.
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John W. Deets
S.o
Boney Toet
Kaneral
Vinnie Eichar Hall
John C. Hall
Liberty and
Larwill Streets
Hall
Joseph Elchar
Glen
Miss Dale
Robert
Wooster Cemetery
Archibald H. Dice
South Bever Street
Dice
Co. B
O. VI
Chancellorsyilie Tavse
Atmase
Djer Pever
Heise
Bechiel
Miteses Ella
Nella
Arch Ang Edward Dice
Wowster
GAH
Peter Spanger
Weyne
Cumberland Coupty
Wayne County
Wooster
Spangler
From BS to Laav 81 a David Berger Sentenced
David Berger, captured after eluding the Yoder House theft, wore stolen clothing and cigars. Police tracked him from Smithville by fog and arrested him with help from Constable Derr Latimer and Officer Leiter. Before Mayor Jeffries he faced petit larceny charges and was bound over with bond or jailed in default.
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David Berger
Smithville
David Derr Marschal Latimer
Leiter Tart
Berger
Checker
Jobo Hook
Marshal Latimer
Lerner
4Miville
Sou'hyilie
Wooster
Tutsdac
Bevis
Darty Erger
Jeffries
Cflica
Yoder
Pirat
I’repate Coorr
A Fine One at a Beautiful Farm Home
A music recital on Wednesday evening October 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Prick on the Burbank road four miles north of Wooster directed by Miss Mae Eugene Hoegoer of West Salem drew about 30 of 40 pupils. Performances included piano solos and duets by Miss Annie Yocum Miss Clara Wailer and teacher Mila Frazier Isa Hosgner and Gale Frick Ethel Over violin and piano by Misses Ewing and others. The audience praised the effort and the hosts hoped for more such concerts.
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Nome
J. E. Prick
Burbank Road
Wooster
Mae Eugene Hoegoer
West Salem
Jennie Yocum
Lauterbach
Clara Wailer
Plank and Gray's Flour Mill Among Wooster's Busy Spots
Plank and Gray's flouring mill runs day and night and is described as one of Wooster's busiest places. The text mentions dyed fabrics and colorfast dyes, noting rich colors that do not crack.
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Plank & Gray’s
Wooster
Gramophone Concert Pleases Small Methodist Audience
A Gramophone concert at the Methodist church drew a small but satisfied audience. The device proved clearer and louder than a phonograph, with selections easy to hear in the large auditorium. Clifford Stauffer and Wallace Schnjuck performed a duet during intermission with notable effect.
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Clifford Stauffer
Wallace Schnjuck
Practical Topics the Teachers of New Participants
The Tri County Association fall meeting at Lodi featured an evening and Saturday program with Prof J H Dickason on the teacher as he should be. Addresses emphasized moral conduct, progress, and Christian teaching, with music by local ensembles and readings by Miss Beach and Miss Shipley. The session urged better definitions, professional growth, and continued advancement for teachers. The next meeting will be in Orrville with many University attendees noted.
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Tri-County Association
Lodi
Hanpert
Sup Lelay
Houk Hen
Mies Blanche Zilis Beach
Pheryughnens
Hostetter
Shreve
Mise Lura Bisdon
Wooster
I'ne Qeaoner
Everett
Appleresk
Longnecker
Rittman
Engilab
Efe Wilson
Doylestown
Loudonyilla
Ful Peters - Ger
Lily
Lai
Dalton
Kimber
Orry He
Marshallville
Poster
Vera Haupert
Dickason
Sanvain
Association
Orrville
Tri-County
McBane
Geigey
Burbank
Ellyn Shipley
LeRoy
Lara B. Kean
H. A. Johnson
Savannah
Shake Into Your Shoes Foot-Bace Powder Ad
Swollen and burning feet find relief with New Foot Base, a comfort discovery. It claims to soothe sprains and callouses, relieves tired aching feet, and promises quick relief. Sample 25 cents by mail with stamps to a New York address.
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Mall
Benoy
Public sale notice for Wayne County property auction
Alias order of the probate court of Wayne County Ohio lists a sale by public auction on November 6 1897 with details readable in the damaged notice. The listing names the executor and property to be offered though portions of the text are unclear.
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N & Vanceioft
The
Propate Rt
Wayne County
Ohio
Publi
W W. Garver
Ohto
Shreve County Team Captures Win Driven by Cy Swaim
In Shreve Oct 18 Wooster Republican reports three top baseball games in Ohio. Cy Swaim of the Washington Nationals dazzled with 21 strikeouts and no walks in the win over West Salem. Shreve then beat Massillon 12 to 4 as Swaim fanned 10 and hit well, closing the season 14 wins 4 losses. Hillary Swaim’s aid boosts local interest, and Wesker may turn pro next year with Swaim’s recommendation.
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Barbank
Mita Ida May
Curtis J. Brendeman
H Keros
Colorado
Huebane
Alan Ste
Shreve
Shreve J
Ohio
Rysts
West Salemg
Weat Salem
Cy”Swaim
Swaim
Massillon
Kellar
Bares Miltersburg
Swain
Sineve
Hillary Swaim
Celmea
Wesker
Doctor Parish Endorses Wheeler Nerve Vitalizer Cure Claim
Dr A T Parish of Byron Michigan, noted physician and medical writer, testifies to the efficacy of Dr Wheelers Nerve Vitalizer after treating a four year old with night terrors. He reports complete improvement after bedtime doses and declares the remedy remarkable and a specific for nervous disorders including sleeplessness fits and general debility.
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A. T. Parish
Byron, Mich
Wheeler
Parrish
Wheelers Nesve Vitalzer
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Safe Surgical Alternative
A Pittsburgh reader testifies that Pyramid Pile Cure relieved bleeding piles after doctors failed. The letter touts the product as safe, effective, and widely known, available at drug stores for 50 cents per package, promising cure without surgery or mineral poisons.
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Moreoyer
Pittsburg
William
Cotton Alley
Butters
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