Opening of street fair draws thousands to Christine Bros rooms
The Christine Bros exhibit at the street fair drew an estimated 5000 visitors over two days. Rooms staged as a modern house were furnished with Christine Bros furniture. Miss Stella Elisperman received the chair given away Thursday. Also noted, Dr D A McMillen, a respected local physician, died suddenly of heart disease aged about 50, survived by wife and son.
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Christine Bros
Stella Elisperman
de D. A McMillen
Ote
Gambling arrest over unpermitted device on South Market Street
Officer Greist and Brown arrested a man who claimed to be Thomas Mooney of Cleveland for operating a gambling device on South Market Street. He lacked a street permit, pleaded guilty before Mayor Smith, and was fined twenty dollars, which he paid.
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Greist
Brown
Thomas Mooney
Cleveland
South Market Street
Smith
Mrs Applebaugh Endorsed in Canton District Meeting
The Republican clipping reports Mrs Ellen Applebaugh of Wooster, department inspector for Wonton a Helief Corps, could not finish her work at New Philadelphia and reach Canton in time for the William McKinley Corps meeting. She later joined Canton ladies. The fourteenth district convention at Salem endorsed her for department of Ohio next year. She will return to Canton for an inspection of Corps No 4 soon.
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Applebaugh
Anton Repository
Ellen Applebaugh
Wooster
Wonton
Helief Corps
New Philadelphia
Cucton
William MiKinley
Canton
Salem
Department of Ohio
Nerve Pills Endorsement From Wooster Resident
Mrs W W Spear of 86 West Liberty Street Wooster Ohio testifies to the effectiveness of Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills after personal use. She praises the medicine as excellent and a fine nerve tonic. Pills sell for 50 cents a box at dealers or from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait signature of A W Chase appears on every package.
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A. W. Chase
W. W. Spear
West -Liberty- Street
Wooster
Ohio
Zimmerman & Gas
A.W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
M. D
Hearing dates set for several cases in county court
Set for hearing are numerous cases including Redetr v Harrison, Quinby administrator v Leitres, Lauri Jieger, Struck v Reed, and others. Docket lists hearings from Friday Oct 23 through Saturday Oct 26 with reassignment of Fiscus, estate matters, and various council disputes noted.
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Tule SB
Eason
Redetr
Harrison
Quinby
Leitres
Lauri Jieger
Struck
Reed
Advir
Blickburn
van Over
Kile Wedtesony
Spencer
Sypenert
Dell Etal Wells
Shreve
Carl
Lawrence
Snyder
A. R. Steiner
Jaco
McDowell
Douglass
Leichty
Adair Ve. Hail
Cs S
Alligator exhibit causes chaos at fair
At a city free fair, Alligator Joe’s pet reptiles scare staff and frighten attendees as debt concerns trap the creatures with owner Ben Bowers and Robinson worriedly seeking safe handling. The show proceeds amid nervousness and insurance talk, while police or city staff stay ready.
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D. i. Robison
U.d Express
Hysteo Rhodes
Hen Bowers
Robnson
Liam
Everglades
Robinson
Ben Bowers
M. Wissling
Aveilent Insurance
Liston Rhoges
Attra Farm
Joe
Tittre
Rock Fall in Subway Tunnel Traps Fifteen Workers
In a New York rapid transit tunnel at 167th Street and Broadway, forty tons of rock collapsed this morning. The disaster killed four, including foremen, and left fifteen men entombed beneath the debris. Rescue efforts proceed as officials assess the cause and safety failures.
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New York
Rapid Transit
167Th Street
Broadway
Mayor Court Cases Involving Alcohol Related Offenses
Smith reports a Mayor Court session Wednesday where offenders faced penalties for liquor related acts. Edward McHoney was fined one dollar and costs after admitting excessive drinking. Christopher Columbus Peterson, apprehended after leaving a prohibition area, was fined one dollar and costs. Sherman Rhodes, linked to a street incident near the Pennsylvania depot, was found guilty and fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McHoney
Christopher Columbus Peterson
Christopher Drejy
Sherman Rhodes
Wm. Meeks
Shu
Pennsylvania Depot
Sherman
Big Prairie Notes on Farm Life and Local Visits
Big Prairie reports a busy farm scene with varied harvests, hazel nuts nearly cleared by children and squirrels, and a farmer with 122 days old and average 130 pounds. Heanah Crater of Salem visited brother Jonathan Hosteles last week. Mrs Grater, 72, returns to Ohio for the first time since a previous campaign. One diphtheria case emerged this week amid lingering epidemic concerns.
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Prairie
G.av. Lee
Wayne County
Heanah Crater
Salem
Jonathan
Pay for Troops and Caracas Money Lost at Sea
A Venezuelan schooner Arends bound for Maracaibo, carrying an estimated 25,000 to 100,000 pounds or dollars from Caracas, sank west of Aruba after heavy weather, with the entire sum lost. Other items note partition concerns in China and various local incidents including a man’s suicide by laudanum in Omaha and a fatal shooting in Kentucky.
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Vescol_Founders
Wittemstad
Curacoa
Aruba Island
Curcacoa
Arends
Soa Guavara
Maracaibo
Caracas
V.nezuela
Castro
M L Crawford Hails Sleight at Wooster Street Fair
M L Crawford, a national back examiner, arrived in Wooster and hired a man for 25 cents to carry his baggage to Archer House. The trunk was not delivered and Crawford suspects a hackman stole both check and money during the street fair. He recovered the trunk after delay, noting the suspect wore a hat badge indicating a hackman.
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M. L. Crawford
Wooster
Mer Crawford
Kola
Rene
Fou Zoe
Archer House
Geiselman Will Probate Filed in Iowa Estate
The will of the late Jacob Geiselman, dated January 28, 1900, is filed for probate. Executrixes Sarah Be and Harriet A. Geiselman receive household goods. Barberton son Geiselmann gains use of 80 and 40 acre Polk County lands until age 45, then title passes. Executors C. M. Yocum and Mahlon Rouch witnessed.
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Jacob Geiselman
Sarah BE
Harriet A. Gaisalman
Geiselmann
Barberton
Polk County
Iowa
Miss Harrito
C. M Yocmn
Mahlon Rouch
Heidelberg Triumphs Over Wooster In Tight Gridiron Contest
Heidelberg edged Wooster in a close game Saturday by a narrow margin as Heidelberg exploited powerful inside runs and late defense. Lucas scored a touchdown after 14 minutes, and Heidelberg shifted tactics to stifle Wooster’s attempts. Heidelberg 15 Wooster 5. Heidelberg visits Otterbein in four weeks. Otterbein hosts Heidelberg next Saturday.
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Heidelburg
Hae- Brekiaps
Haidalburg
Wonster
Heidelberg
Mase Soonaseller
Iestone
Briner ” Welder
Hauser Miller Smith
Beundage
Clekey
Blaser
Peters
Otterhein
Hart assistant deputy state warden to Wooster visit
The Beacon Journal reports Hart's assistant deputy state warden will visit New Philadelphia and Wooster on Tuesday. Mr Platt praised Ditto’s arrest for arson in New Philadelphia, noting he received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Oh Hart
New Philadelphia
Wooster
Kron Beacon-Journal
Platt
Tonsfity
Robert Ditto
Ashland & Wooster railway leadership changes noted
The Ashland & Wooster railroad reports leadership reshuffles with acting general manager Soin, Camp P.H. Rutledge resigning as freight agent to Canton, Jane Myers filling the post temporarily, and Tutledoe 7 3 Jones seeking a successor. Conductor Gus Ruppasens remains, John Ford reassigned to duties on the Denver run while Mike stays on the freight run.
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Ashland & Wooster Ralroad
Ashland Press
Mbh
We 6
Tas
Beeun
Soin
P.H. Rutledge
Ant
Canton
Jane Myers
Tutledoe
Jones
Nesias
Gus Ruppasens
John 4Ord
Dussenver
Mike
Fragmentary Health Note on Digestive Strength and Endurance
A fragment discusses persistent weakness and the inability to endure exertion. It mentions medicine that strengthens the stomach, improves digestion, and invigorates the body, though details are unclear.
Carnival Offenders Reported On Streets During Thursday
A brief police blotter notes Wa police officers faced a busy Thursday with several intoxication cases. Mrs Stury Mussant admitted overindulgence and paid a fine. Sherman Rhodes remains jailed for failure to pay fines, with possible workhouse transfer forthcoming. Sherman Rhodes and H A Fiteh are named among those cited for intoxication and related costs.
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Pitt
MJ Coe
Stury Mussant
Wooster-satt
Forger Charged after Young Man Implicated
Marshet Lelpeni faced a forgery charge after a night with H. 2 Custer, who was held. Custer pleaded guilty before Mayor Smith Saturday. A teenager with ties to St Para Minor Tedaeme Chit Utstear faced questions as investigators traced a web of misrepresentations and a staged escape.
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Marshet Lelpeni
Custer
Smith
Detoe
Ars Frilonn
St Para Minor
Chicago
Alex Sigman
Juster
Philadelphia
Mr Sigman
Shreve
Waker Bros
R.D. Wells
Slumin
Smith Ated
Castor
Canton
Secorda
Massita
Ngton Police
Beade Ugisters
Anted &T Wooster
Dona L Trey
Railway Extension to Killbuck Reported by Ashmod & Wooster
A local dispatch says the Ashmod and Wooster Tealwas Company has leased substantial coal lands near Killbuck in Holmes County and plans an early railway extension to Killbuck. It notes funds secured to extend from Ashland to Chicago Junction, with crews surveying and work expected to begin the coming winter, while officials declined to comment.
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Ashmod & Wooster Tealwas
Killbuck
Thlmes
Ashland
Chicago Junction
Bit Ble
Af Woorster
I. LL Camp
Wassean
Smith
Scimttal
J. Ll. Wherhards
Camp
Ashhe
Gareon Ora
Wshinod and
Woostertommpany
Alot
Gerhardt
Shelby Triumph Over Wooster In Rough League Bout
Shelby Athletic Association edged Wooster Athletic in a hard fought game marked by Shelby’s heavy line and strong kicking. Key plays featured Mayers punting and GruNth’s end runs as Wooster failed to cross Shelby’s line despite brief threats and tackle highlights from Mollis and Thorpe.
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Shelby Athletic Association
Wooster Athletic
Shelby
Wooster
Ty O
Woostar
Mollis
Jaiying
Thorpe
Trarfold
B Alcock
G Alcock
Gioche
Shelby Mayers
GruNth
Shen
Shadhv
Consumption Cure Promoted By Cod Liver Emulsion
Doctors warn consumption remains deadly though scotch emulsions claim cure. Advice includes cod liver emulsion, dry air, sunshine, country air, sleep, regular habits, and proper clothing to help recovery even when damage is evident.
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Scott
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