Wooster area news and local incidents recap
Orrville and Wooster items note a variety of local events. Ainsworths’ birthday tributes, a 86th birthday with 68 years of residence, and a 58th birthday celebration for Mrs John McAnany are reported along with community recognitions. A serious horse accident leaves Frank Bittner in care. The Lith Regiment band appears in Orrville amid crowd attendance and ticket sales. An axle sabotage incident injures Daniel Hiner and sister. Barbara Kistler’s transfer to Massillon Hospital is recorded, plus several residents visiting the Free Fair. A mix of farm notes, village social details, and local commerce updates conclude the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Township
Urglary
Aplang County
Ilty
Ken Poced
Hardl
Wedden
John McAnany
West Larwill Street
Elizabeth Leltner
Fifth Ward
Wooster
Leftner
Fasr
Barbara Kistler
Massillon Hospital
Garver
Onrlie Kent
Arry Kent
East South Street
Jacob Barnard
John van Nest
Franklin Gardner
Simeon Kline
Rowsburg
R. P. Wallace
Loudonville
C. W. Lessiter
Barberton
A. B. Houser
Orrville
J. P. van Nest
Fanny
Death of a Famous Officer Causes a Tragedy
Havana report says Major Matt Peterson died of yellow fever at Esapimas. His wife mourns him as the piece notes his West Point education and Carolina origins. The obscure dispatch preserves the funeral tone of a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Matt. Pteterson
Esapimas
Peterson
West Olnt
North ¢ Saroling
Forest resources near collapse threaten paper shortages
A writer warns that if current wood consumption continues, forests will vanish and paper will become scarce and expensive. The piece also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long standing cure for stomach ailments, claiming fifty years of American use and urging against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
August Flower and Digestive Remedies Adverts
An aged column extols August Flower as the top medicine for indigestion and biliousness, claiming long reliance by mothers and grandmothers. It also promotes Green's Tea Flower and Dyspepsia Cure, touting digestive restoration and general healing, with references to DeWitt’s for burns, wounds, and piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F C Dewitt
Chicago
Ziulierman & CO
Massacre Details Link Governor Yu Hien to Boxers
A detailed (and terrifying) account from a native Christian teacher describes mass killings of foreigners in Taiyuan and Taiguen, led by Shansi Governor Yu Hien and Boxer mobs. Thirty three foreigners were killed, with many missionaries seized, burned, or beheaded, while native Christians also suffered. The report links government complicity and calls for investigation and punishment.
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Cig
Tate
Allieid
Thame
Wang
Légations
Yu Hien
Shansi
B. B. Potter
North China College
Tungeno
Fenchoufn
Tientsin
Hsiao Yi Hien
China Inn
Miss Whitechunch
Searell
Premses
American Board
Fenchows
Sheo Yang
Talyuen City
T. W. Piggot
Piggott
Robinson
Duval
Atwater
Taiguen
Taignen
Mr. Stokes
Mr. Simpson
Beynon
Mr Farthing
Dr Levitt
Miller Wilson
Mr. Whitehouse
Sheoyang
Taighen
Hsin
Tai Key
Taiyuen
Pian
F. D. Davis
G. D. Williams
D.H. Clapp
R. Bird
L.S. Partridge
Taleuér
Cpeat
Tainen
Langren
Miss Eldred
Ohese
Magistra
Tha O Cial
Metwater
jJeare
Yungningchou
Chieh Hn Hien
Esc Fie
Grifith
Yuhien
Shautlne
Boxer Organization
Shanghang
Chil
American” Board
President Missions
Amle
Yubien
Peking
Ren 5
Brooke
Sendaz
Oe Bor
Viehieu
Yuhieu
Ery
Shanbang
Shaosi
Chefoo
John Fowlar
Esqani
Pekina
Conger
Wu Ting Fung
Washington
United States
Yamen No Tientsin
Peene
Shahbsi
Aunt Corinda Spangier Dies in Knox County
Report describes Corinda Spangier of Kneytown Knox county dying at age 4 years 4 months 4 days after residing with her sister Mrs I N Swartz. The obituary notes her prior connection to the county and identifies her as formerly an old resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinda Spangier
Kneytown
Knox County
Miss Spangler
I. N. Swartz
Comrades Keane Report on Reunion Attendees
Attendees at the reunion of Companies G and I of the 64th V.I. held at Jacob day included John W. Dalton and Milton J. Hall from Cuyahoga Falls. N. M. Wells and family from ville Creston. Thomas Eberlyn from Holmesville. Mrs. Merz and Mrs. Royce with son. Fiodla Yarman and wife. John Ma wife. I. N. Hough and wife. Mrs. C. Long and Will Long with wife. and Mrs. Lowery from Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Jacob Day
Cuyahoga Falls
John W. Dalton
Milton J. Hall
N. M. Wells
Creston
Thomas Eberlyn Holmesville
Merz
Adi
Royce
Fiodla Yarman
John Ma
I. N. Hough
C. Long
Will Long
Mus
F. ‘Lowery
Wooster
Pure Food Co Leads Sanitary Food Drive
The fragment mentions Pure Food Co and a civic effort, indicating a health minded campaign or event. Readers are urged to support a local sanitary food initiative led by the Pure Food Company and community groups.
Senator Hoar Urges Citizens to Vote Right This Fall
Sen Hoar condemns straying from duty urging all citizens to vote and uphold proper civic behavior. He targets Bryan supporters and anti imperialists while criticizing those who rely on a party for national reform. He warns against expecting correct policy from parties that apply Philippine principles poorly to U S citizens.
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Hoar
Bryan
Phiippine Islands
United States
Harrison's Prophecy on McKinley Loss Touts Prosperity Boost
Former President Harrigah predicts McKinley will lose, arguing national prosperity helps the Republican party. He claims business conditions are better than in years, there is no unemployment army, and employment seeks workers rather than workers seeking jobs.
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Bryan
McKinley
Oswald Ottendorfer
Staats Zeitung
New York City
Oiendorfer
New York
Yates
Alschuler
Rockford Germania
Kansas
Leavenworth Trbune
Democratic Party
United States
Harrigah
Republican Party
The Nation's Economic Slump Warned By 1890s Critics
The piece argues that Democratic governance from 1893 to 1897 caused greater financial hardship than the Civil War era, with idle capital and unemployment cited as lasting memories. It warns that Bryan’s policies would worsen conditions twofold, urging readers to consider the impact on business and family before voting.
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Bryan
Ford
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney remedy advertisement
The kidneys filter waste from blood and kidney trouble can affect heart function. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as a cure for kidney and bladder issues, offered by mail with free sample bottle and pamphlet, with letters to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY.
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Pete
Frank Bittner
Blachleyville
Henry Musser
Blachterville Arms
Pany Vosn
Derr
Orrvillas
Privata
Daniel Hiner
Plain Township
Imi
Hiner
Sur
Preeinent T Craig
B. Bertolotte
Treas- M Miller
Az- Lidan
Everly
Otto Brenneman
Ajor
S. M. Swarts
Burnett
I. D. Bennett
K. M. Barkhurst
Roy Shultz
A. Jahn
Jahn
J M. Milligan
Electric Theatre
John
Tae
Caldwell
Mermon & Co
DeWitt
Sedriginal Witch Hazeln & Co
Zafon
Tee
H. D.porter
Esee Pure Food Co
IEE
Rca A
Hin’ Dens
Mikinle
Dagquutr
Tay- Newswerk Staats Zetung
Bryan Wan
Mr. Bryan
United States Leather Company
Brooklyn Union Gas Company
United States Rubber Company
United States Cordage Company
American Broom Manufacturers’ Association
American School Furniture Association
Sperry Flour Company
American Electric Heat Company
Congress
Senator Hoar
Harrison
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Qoo
Cestoria
Rau Company
Mew
Vyoark City
Hou Er Noa
Capital
David Caan
Asrena
Jacob J
Tyler
Bian Book Eng
Ngohier
Prick
Boyd
Boyd Vintwent Co
Hittanaing
The
Daily Republican
Republican
Wayne County
Ohio
Lan
Daniel Heller
Ine Oo County
Eereene Toerville
Lecreek
Congress Village
Syure
Cee Oo
Cys
I Cw
Paint Township
Mt. Eaton Scool
Mt. Eaton Village
Sugarcreek
Dalton
Joe Beame
Aughman
Orrvidle
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Chip
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Burbank
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Canaan
Crocatoh
West Sasiem
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Vas
West Salem
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Clinton Township
Shreve
Wooster City
Pattteeween
Cewree
Amon
Ian
Latrict Mo
Enta Econ
Alice
Walmer
Olean
Knowlton
Oldan
Daniel
Initne Igi
Ohi
Baauigjers
Warne
Hexar
Ehkamina
Samuiniay
Matetone
Hexae
Gow Crosbie
Brent West
Jas
Aaline Clerk
Secor
Catnoy Reales Limeg
Maplewood St. Harry
Obio
Zune
Eutobin
H. Lester Kutchin
Kutebin
Kutchin
Wiile
Patuenuw
Hiro
Curo de Cises
Frobas
Hatcbin
Traore Finnent
Amea
Ames
Beal Medical College
Hosula
Exe
Kar Lung
Hhutchin
Leo
Utehintos
Nelays$ Dangerous
Serrior
Prrtcodere
Aoe
Yoder
Waser
Manewin Heese
Incinnati
Weekly Gazette
Gazette
Shor
Eerly Lth
Drovat
Jon Sophicat
Amsraarteen
Gabor
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