Alcorn Seeks Settlement in Bank Failures at Smithville and Orville
Alcorn efforts to raise funds to settle with creditors of Smithville and Orville banks. Switchville depositors want 85 percent, with talks that 75 percent may be accepted. Orrville negotiations reportedly ongoing. Geickheim of Orrville says no settlement word received yet. Meeting held Friday at E S Wertz office to discuss Smithville matters. Receiver Hunsicker reports Smithville assets at 8,065.10 and total liabilities at 45,078.09.
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D. Alcorn
Smithville
Orfville
Switchville Bank
Orrville
Geickheim
Orrville Bank
Pavements Re-laid Spruce Street Repairs Ordered
City Council in recess session with all members present except Mrs Kisting who is away. They completed Monday's business including two sidewalk repair resolutions and a plan to repave several frontages. Spruce Street repairs approved up to 75 dollars from the contingent fund, with notice to the Board of Public Service.
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Spruce Street
Board of Public Service
Help Find This Man John L Scholenberger
Help find John L Scholenberger a county resident till a few years ago with a small fortune due at Hamburg Berks County Pa. Report any information to this office or Adam Starr Wooster. Last known to be repairing umbrellas.
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John L. Scholenberger
Hamburg Berks County
Adam Starr
Wooster
Contempt Charge Dropped Against Ellaperman in Zanesville
The commission in Zanesville named to investigate contempt of court charges found against Ad Ellaperman and issued an order. The situation hints at a looming newspaper rivalry as Ellaperman and his reporters may have hidden grounds for their published material.
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Zanesville
Ad Ellaperman
Ellaperman
Elleperman
Their Marriage a Surprise in City Pool Parlor Couple Weds
Clayde V. Hall owner of the South Market street pool parlor and Miss Nettie Lawrence of North Market street wed at 8 p m on Oct 10 at the rectory of St James Episcopal church. Rev H D Stauffer performed the ceremony and the couple have moved to housekeeping on Beall Avenue.
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Clayde V. Hall
South Market Street
Nettie Lawrence
North Market Street
H. D. Stauffer
St. James Episcopal Church
Hall
Houskeeping
Beall Avenue
Big Prairie Community Notes and Visitors
Big Prairie residents report visits by Aylesworth family and others from Jefferson and Shreve. Local trips include Wooster and Norwalk. a house warming at Ed Lake’s draws large crowd. A teacher’s neglect of school flag displays prompts editorial concern on patriotism. Local ads tout remedies and tonics from Laubach & Boyd and others.
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Aylesworth
A. Spangler
Jefferson
Norwalk
Harry Kerr
Cleveand
Mr. Crew
Paint Valley
O. Davenport
Charles Lee
Floyd Lee
Walker
Lena Lee
Weyne
Holmes
Ashland
Boards of Education
Miust
Governor Herrick Defends Against Anti Saloon League Slurs
Governor Herrick challenges Rev Perley A Baker and the Anti Saloon League, accusing leaders of slander Calumny and defamation for attacks linked to the league’s American Issue. He cites numerous quotes and events to prove the charges and defends his Brannock law record against critics in Ohio.
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E Baker
Anti Saloon League
Ohio
Perley A Baker
Ant Saloon League
The
People of
Anti-Saloon League
Baker
Munker
Anti-Satoon League
Franklin County
Ohijo
Columbus
Milla
Herrick
Huty
Rey
Jackson
League
J. D. Skeels
Cleveland
S D Salmon
Bellaire
St Louis
Carl G Doney
R J Wyckoff
Cincinnati
Kis League
William McKinley
Hanna
Nash
Foraker
Max Mow
Oigar
Anti- Saloon League
McKinley
Islam the Silent
Bryan
Hatina
Wit Vian
AntiSalaom League
Citisens
Behtin e Church Observances and Political Vindication
Fragmentary letter excerpt from Columbus Ohio dated October 14 1905 discusses liquor laws and slander claims. The writer predicts future power and calls for vindication at the polls while appealing to honor and fair play across party lines.
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United States
Baker
Mron Trrick
Amor Et Ccelum Love Poem Fragment Amidst Edenic Dreams
Poem fragment in romantic verse praising love's power over longing and heavenly recompense. Imagery blends biblical and mythic elements with Adam and cherubim. Ends with visions of love transcending borders and restoring beauty to the world.
Williams Pink Pills and Nervous Disorders Promotion
A personal testimonial extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous troubles. The patient describes pain, insomnia, and weakness improving after using the pills, claiming restoration of sleep, energy, and overall health. Sales pitches emphasize blood improvement and nerve support, urging readers to buy from druggists or directly from the company.
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Shaun
Willams
Wailllaus Pink
Pam Pew
Pr Willan Atedteise
Pittsburg Men Close Gas Deal With Wooster Plant
Pittsburg men announce the McWatters Bi Product and Gas Manufacturing Co will take control of the Wooster Gas Light Co plant and franchise within a month. Gas will be supplied at 25 cents per thousand feet, with changes and new apparatus to begin shortly. The McWatters method aims to extract chemicals from coal, boosting domestic production and reducing English imports. Thomas McWatters, a Scottish innovator, joins the party to finalize the contract. the plan projects labor needs and a shift of most products to Wooster.
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Wooster
Bmecwatters Bi Product and Gas Manfacturing Co
Wooster Gaslight Co
Cuprumeéra
England
Scotland
McWattern
Infoplanta
Ushmenta
Thomas McWatters
Methe
Hasinish
He-En- Romtunrne
Saaregnads
Amnes Eiecarcas
Natural Gas Versus Artificial Gas Debate
A Wooster newspaper notes a Tue reply suggesting natural gas has more heat than coal gas, predicting about 50 percent advantage for natural gas and less for others. The article discusses a Beaver Valley project by McWatters Bi Product and Gas Mfg Co and a planned gas plant, plus local travel by Frank Schaaf and Alan Vo Mobnis.
Army officers to face court martial may be avoided
Washington dispatch says Army officers tied to the Taggart case will not be called for court martial if General Chaffee approves. He has ordered all papers in the case sealed and prefers no action. Officials fear Roosevelt may direct that Lieutenant Fortesone be tried, amid tension over actions in the Philippine Islands.
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Army
Washington
Chaffee
Tuuy
War Department
Preesene Roosevelt
Fortesone
Tia Nephew
Philippine
Stomach Cure Claim Put to the Test by Advertised Remedy
An old newspaper ad touts a Miovona stomach cure from Laubach & Boyd claiming a guaranteed fix for indigestion except cancer. It lists pains after eating dizziness belching sour taste and backache as signs needing a strengthened stomach and promises relief after a few days from a 50 cent tablet remedy.
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Ali
Ana
Laubach
Boyd
Ohio electors and amendments on Wayne County ballot November 5 1905
A historical OCR fragment outlines the November 5 1905 election process in Wayne County Ohio. It lists precinct voting hours, candidate fields for state offices, and local official roles including Treasurer Auditor Recorder and Probate Judge. It references constitutional amendments, tax exemptions, and election conduct rules and mentions the county board of supervisors of elections and secrecy measures.
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Tesay
Wayne Puay
Ohio
Wanda
Ioir Gauss
Tne jwPsun
Blotone
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Melee
Peron
Heart of Fable
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Vine
Wayne Trtterty
Dries
Wayne County
Tine Dereon
Wayns County
Valter
Fue Peraro
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Conny Cote Une
Wayne
Ape
Ulty
Tee Pelea
Nees
Ste
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