Rail line talk as Pennsylvania railroad weighs trolley plans
A Wooster area rumor says the Pennsylvania railroad may build a trolley line from Alliance to Mansfield to ease local traffic and curb steam receipts. Reportedly no solid confirmation, though strong discussion is under way with possible use of existing tracks and four tracks along portions.
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Pennylvania Railroad
Alliance
Mansfield
Massillon
Wooster
iFas
Republican
State of Ohiowa case heard on disorderly arrest
Judge Maxwell heard the petition in error from Boner Platter, a student arrested for disorderly conduct, on Friday afternoon. City and state attorneys argued the city ordinance was defective as Hobbell and Weygrandt represented the state while McSweeney and Swartz appeared for Platter.
Orrville Fair Opens Amid Mixed Show Amidst Fairgoer Mix
Orrville hosts the Orrville Fair on October 20 with a small number of attendees yet a bustling grounds scene. The event features questionable entertainments and several horse races, including a green pacer and a post-trot, while notable acts like Professor Hatt entertain a wary crowd.
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Orrville
Olio Farr
Press Points and Public Attitudes Across Early 20th Century Press
A collage of editorials and notes critiques from various papers. Topics touch on legality and morality of swindlers, mandatory voting penalties, education for women, campus clashes, marriage as experiment, and rigid divorce law proposals. Notable voices reference New York American Toledo Times Buffalo Express Detroit Free Press.
Johnson and Wells Debate Spurs City Meeting in Shreve
Mayor Johnson and candidate for US senator John H. Clark were the center of attention as a Shreve gathering drew crowds to hear debates and remarks on taxation and railroad fare. Wells challenged Johnson with questions, while Orrville reports a 300 attendance at a morning gathering.
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Johnson
Houck
John H. Clark
Johnson and Wells
Shreve
Orrville
Tom T. Johnson
Cleeve
Snffi Gient Innterest
Dohn Son
Bia
Jehuen
Oddfellows
John H Clark
Youngstown
United States
Tom Jobbaan
Mr Houck
Evers
Pee Ho
Mark Hanna
Chatreain MceSweeney
Jobson
Jobo Oyon
Ohio
Joffigon
McSweeney
Edd Wertz
Ataty
Lewis B Houck
Indiana
Hanna
Wayres
New York
Michigan
Mid
New S York
Talkitaet
Tun
Farera
Jolson
Aef
Senator Hanna
Jobosgon
James Newkirk
Newkirk
le H
Cincinnati
Wells
Awe
Johnosn
Mr. Well
Ma. Welk
Cleveland
Mr Johnson
Mr. Wella
Mr. Johnson
Red Devil
Hin
Mr Wells
Bin
Jo “Ey
Initty
Congress
Yeu
Anamys Alfa
Dts
Pan
Wayne
Johnavon
Brother Johnson
Wooster
Jenna
Dr Miles Nervine Praised By Preacher Missionary
Rev M I Myers, Presiding Elder of Correctraville Free Methodist, reports using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for years. He credits it with curing nerve and digestive issues, enabling heavy travel and preaching workload. The testimonial notes improved flesh, appetite, and life quality, and invites readers to request free literature. Field: De. Miles Medical Co. Ekchart Lad.
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Omaha
Thanas
Miles
I Myers
Miies
Mies Medical Co
Ekchart
Remedy ad condenses medical quackery in a blurred notice
A fragmentary newspaper notice touts stomach and liver tablets from an unknown vendor. It hints at a sale and pricing but provides no clear names or locations, reflecting a dubious health product promotion common in period ads.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cures
An OCR damaged notice touts Chamberlains cough remedy as a universal cure for colds digestion and nervous disorders. It claims safety avoiding opium or alcohol and cites long use by mothers and grandmothers. The ad emphasizes widespread sale and historic effectiveness without modern medical support.
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Chamberlain
Chmberlain
Yale
Wien
Fiat
Tribute to Dr Shepherd from Emma Lang
The Warren Tribute offers an eloquent memorial to Dr Thomas Shepherd written by Mrs Emma Lang. It portrays him as honest, devoted, and kind, noting his early choice of life over death and his steadfast conscience. The piece laments the abrupt end of a man of principle and vows his memory will endure in his friends and community.
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Warren
D. Thomas Shepherd
Enna Lang
Hain
Physian
Aluwiss
Thomas Shepherd
Emma J. Lang
Fire department extinguishes small blaze at Weaver home
A defective flue caused a slight fire at Wm. Weaver's residence on South Buckeye street Thursday evening. The Fire Department arrived quickly and used chemicals to control the fire, with estimated damage around five dollars.
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Wm. Weaver
South Buckeye Street
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as cure for constipation
A Cavendish Vermont man, S LeQuinn, reported a break in and loss of his health due to chronic constipation. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured his illness and guarantees relief for 25 cents at Laubach & Boyd’s Drug Store.
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S. LeQuinn
Cavendish, Vt
Dr King
Laubach & Boyd
Merchant Tailoring Advertises Latest Styles and Patterns
Hoever offers a line of samples with domestic and imported fabrics, including Mitchell fashion plates from New York. He promises modern cuts and top quality finish, inviting customers to examine the collection for a superior suit.
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Hoever
Mitchell
New York
Snow Flakes Reported Falling Over Worcester
Residents at outdoor work Friday morning observed real snowflakes drifting from the clouds over Worcester and vicinity between 11:80 and 12 o clock. Experts in snow manufacture confirm it was genuine snow. It was colder, and latest weather bulletins say it will not be warmer.
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Wecoster
Education and Civilization lecture opens lecture series
A large audience attended Hon C E Littlefield of Maine at City Opera House for the university lecture course kickoff on Education and Civilization. He spoke on negro disenfranchisement in the South, praising education's role and urging equal opportunity, delivering thoughtful, clearly pronounced ideas.
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City Opera House
Hon C E Little
Field of Maine
Hon ME Lo Singser
South
Littlefield
Secured Right of Way For Electric Road Plan
A Howard special says Dr Joo Shrontz and Frank Eliott of Wattinsturg are in the vicinity securing the right of way for an electric road. They report success in obtaining the values. The contemplated route runs from Mt. Vernon to Wooster via Loidouville.
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Howard
Joo Shrontz
Frank Eliott
Wattinsturg
Lhe
Mt. Vernon
Wooster Throug Loidouville
Be strong proof of Deans Kidney Pills claims
East Liberty St proprietor Mr RK Avery of the Bee Hive restaurant testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve his lumbago and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills recommended by Zimmerman & Co. He reports immediate relief and occasional recurrences cured by further doses. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember to take no substitute name Doan's.
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Wooster
RK. Avery
East Liberty St
Bee Hive Resturant
Dean
Messrs Zimmerman & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Wooster Book
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Orrville Fair
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Washington College
Buffalo Expres
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Doan
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Atail
Laubach& Boyd
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