Canaan Jottings The Happy Land News From Oct 28
Canaan column notes guests and arrivals across the area. Herman family visited friends near Gostett. Rev Daniel Morgan of Iowa guest of Thomas Russell. Mrs Marsh and daughters from Cleveland visited Miss Alice. Daniel White and family moved to Columbus. Mary Stoffer of Easton, formerly of Canaan, died suddenly. C. I. Society elected officers with Prof Jacob President. Church social at Thomas Pitzer’s home drew a large crowd with band attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Qostett
Daniel Morgan
Iowa
Thomass Russell
Feros
Terian-Chirch
Marsh
Cleve Tavid
Alice
Daniel White
Helen
Columbus
Kintner
Burbank
Canaan
Cyrus Ewing
Edward Miller
Tor Massillon
Edward— Knowlton
Cleveland
Ralph Bixler
Medina
Mary Stoffer
Easton
Eclebarger
Rowsburg
Bishop
Red Haw
Thomas Pitzer
Sy-Pary
Iynan Hoblington Ors Olede
B. F. Hoisington
C. I. Society
Jacot
Appis Wellmer
Iéar “Congress
Geo. Brenizer
Dixon to Speak on Fire Boss Subject at Applecreek
Hon Henry Cabell Dixon famed Southern orator will present his lecture Fire-B Dark Subject in Applecreek Friday evening November 1. Dixon, son of Archibald Dixon, Kentucky governor and U S senator, is a noted lawyer with deep Kentucky political roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabell Dixon
Applecreek
Mr. Dixon
Archibald Dixon
Kentucky
United States Senate
Henry Clay
Ets
Senate
Obituary Notes For Matilda Waite And Mrs Sweeny
Obituary notes announce the death of Matilda Waite aged 100 and mention Mrs Sweeny and the family. The deceased is said to have been a resident of Shreve and will be laid to rest in her old home after a funeral on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley
United States Steel Corporation
Harry C. ‘Sweeny
Azalis -Mieh
Matilda Waite
Parker Explains Drawing Thousands From His Library
Dr Parker told a London audience he drew thousands by understanding human nature. He described his library as a mirror of life, saying readers see themselves in every setting from buses and tea rooms to prisons and sickbeds. He claimed most men ignore this truth, but listeners value his insight.
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Teac OO
Parker
London
Listner
Damages sought over tobacco sale dispute in Wayne Co
Schlessinger & Co of eland sues Wayne County Court of Common Pleas for 300 for tobacco sold as sound but damaged by hail. Rich of Milton township is named defendant. Attorney B Swartz represents plaintiffs. In a separate suit Mary R Howey sues Jacob Gridelsperger as administrator for 1330 for care services rendered during the last illness of Thomas Howey at 10 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlessinger & Co
Eland
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Christian Rich
Milton Township
Rich
Tata
Ve B. Swartz
Mary R. ,Howey
Jacob Gridelsperger
Thomas Howey
SUSTAINED UGLY CUT AT SPINK STREET INCIDENT
On Sunday morning at 67 Spink street a boy accompanying his sister tripped and cut a deep gash above his right eye in front of a candy shop. Bystanders assisted. the wound was washed at a fountain and treated at Proctor & Chail’s drugstore with a plaster. Neighbors helped home the injured child as Happy Jack comforted him, earning praise for his sometimes flawed but kind heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spink Street
Wallace Smith-candy
Piel Bosama
D. Nice
Proctor & Chail
Irvin Chail
H. R. Smith
Hod Smith
Jack
Dr King's New Life Pills for Clear Skin Offer
An old faulting ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising clear skin and rosy cheeks with a healthy complexion. Claims target liver trouble signs. sale at Laubach & Boyd's drug store for 25 cents. Also notes stock of patent leather, kid, and enamel shoes at D. Nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd's
County Treasurer Announces Open Treasury Office Hours
Taxpayers are reminded the Treasurer's office is open for the collection days. Daniel Heller, County Treasurer, notes the opening and urged prompt payment amid crowds. October 25, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Heller
Family Reunion at Overton for Randebaugh Relatives
Relatives of J A Randebaugh and wife gathered at their Overton home on October 28 for a family reunion. The event drew 34 attendees including 19 great grandchildren with 16 present. Prizes were awarded for various humorous categories, dinner was shared, and guests enjoyed conversations and games. One attendee, Emory Randebaugh, was named pie and caboose champion while Lincoln Randebaugh was praised for his horse wheeping and Ford Randebaugh touted as best looking. Mrs Henry Randebaugh won fattest woman and Congress member Hayes Warner earned second for leanest woman. Babies impressed all with their prettiness. The hosts, longtime sociables, extended wishes for many returns of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overton
J. A. Th
Wifyness
Rheis
Pahee i
G. W. Robson
Emory Randebaugh
Lincoln Randebaugh
Ford Raudebaugh
Raudebaugh
Henry Raudebaugh
Oman
Dirs
Hayes Warner
Ongress
Creston Notes Chronicle Local Trades and Tales
Creston notes report C C Conrad selling 39 acres south of Creston to A C Knestrick for 3150 dollars. Fire destroyed the old W L & W railroad quarry factory complex. insured loss. P M Simmons sells mill property to Philip and Edwin Blum. plan to move buildings and build onion storage. Local remarks cover marriages, moves, and political talk. mentions a M E church society event and notes on Admiral Shley's court testimony. Wild geese signal approaching winter. kraut season joke included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
C. C. Conrad
A. C. Knestrick
Philip Baur
W. & L. WW. Railroad Company
Main Street
Hubbell Co
Pittsburg
P. M. Simmons
Toledo
Hhis Mill
Philip
Edwin Blum
Harry Sadders
G. W. Littell
Ohio
Craig
S. B. Mills
Carl McGuff
Esely
J. P. Heckman
Burbank
Madam Rumor Tigues
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church Hall
O'ster
Ina Peake
H. S Guthrie
Youngwood
M E. Parsonage
S. E. Sears
Rose Hastings
Penfield
Ls. Bott
Gen. Alger
War Department
Spain
Stanton
Sehley
Brooklyn
Ohio State Center Sigrist Injured In Football Game
John Larkum Sigrist, Congress Ohio player and center at Ohio State University, suffered a cervical vertebra fracture and total body paralysis after a collision in a football game with Western Reserve. Doctors debated surgery to relieve spinal pressure. parents arrived as the case progressed. Sigrist died Monday afternoon in Columbus Grant Hospital. funeral arrangements set for Congress.
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Yascabiously
Navana Conores
U. A
Sigrist
Congress
Poe
Moonday
Ohio State Journal
John Sigrist
Ohio State University
Oerth Western Reserve
Grant Hospital
J.F Baldwin
Thé
State Journal
MccCluré
Garpenter
Columbus State Hospital
Columbus
Christ Sigrist
Polk Company
Fighth O. V. I
John Larkum Sigrist
of the University
Cnts
West Salem
Ebert and Bevington
Congress Cemetery
Supreme Court Rules On County Commissioner Terms
The supreme court reversed the Cuyszhoga common pleas and circuit courts ruling on county commissioner short and long term cages. It holds that candidates must be named on the ballot as nominees for the long and short terms by party conventions. The decision clarifies that nominees are selected to fill specific term lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Cuyszhoga
Cadman Lecture At University Addressed Students
Rev Cadman delivered a brief lecture to the students Thursday evening at the university and spoke again Friday morning, addressing the campus audience on a short, informal basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadman
Twelfth annual meeting of Central Ohio Sportsmen
The Central Ohio Sportsmen's Association held its twelfth annual meeting in Millersburg on Thursday October 17 1901 with hunters from the district including Licking and Knox counties. About 140 dogs were displayed at Harvey Taylor's sale barn for premiums and Wooster was elected a vice president. The next two day meeting is planned to begin the third Thursday in October 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ohio Sportsmen’s Association
Millersburg
Licking
Knox
Quarco
A Beacon Light to the Sick and Afflicted
A fragmentary notice speaks of a life encourager offering counsel and comfort. It mentions mounting a mountain, tea, and quiet guidance as remedies for distress. The readable text suggests a reflective, supportive message rather than a direct event.
Oil at Rittman Excitement Over New Wells
In Rittman on Oct 28 the Ohio Salt Co opened two new wells yielding high quality but limited oil. The limited output has stirred much interest, with parties from other areas leasing rights and awaiting outcomes. Local social notes mention several couples pairing up while townsfolk observe the activity.
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Rittman
Ohio Salt Co
D. E. Spade
E. K. Sheer
Cupid
Hic Dart
Lieu Kindig
Sarah Conrad
Moung
Stark County
Susie Weestand
Basa
Podientalife
Fulton
Social notes and local gatherings fill Bloomington event scene
Social notes recall Overholt birthday remembrances in Bloomington while Im gard and others organize informal card evenings. Captain and Mrs A S McClure host a small party, a masquerade social planned for the Armory, and the Women’s Relief Corps uphold pleasant event standards. Elsie Scovet plans Halloween revels, the Merry Waltzers announce a November 12 dance at Miller’s hall with a prize for the prettiest costume. Mr and Mrs R G Merriman of Smithville host nearly 100 friends from nearby towns, a festive gathering praised for good food and sociability. Venerable locals Guy Hatfeld and William Nixon are singled out for their steadfast friendship. The Ladies’ Ald Society of the English church meets at Mrs John Russell’s on South Walnut Street for a thimble party after work and bazar planning. Reformed church youth are urged to assemble at the parsonage Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Overholt
Bloomington
Imgard
McClure
Armory
Woman's Relief Corps
Elsie Scovet
Miller's Hall
R. G Merriman
Smithville
Point Breeze
Wooster
Applecreek
Guy Hatfeld
Wm. Nixon
Near Applecreek
Ald Society
Eng Erch
John Russell
Was atie High School football clash ends 5 to 5
A Saturday afternoon game between University and High School finished tied at five all. Both squads produced tricks and hard tackles with turnovers and missed kicks shaping the score. Whitcraft and Leyda produced touchdowns for their sides as errors and loose play marred the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Whitcraft
Graham
OWS
Difficult Digestion Symptoms Described In Patient Note
A fragmentary medical note describes difficult digestion with symptoms including bad taste in the mouth pain at the stomach area fullness headaches heartburn and general discomfort. The text is garbled with unusual spacing and nonstandard phrasing.
Wooster Republicans play key roles at Ohio convention
Wooster University figures led the Ohio Republican clubs gathering in Columbus. E B Whitcomb, senior and university Republican Club president, named secretary. R C McCulloch, treasurer of the State Republican Student League. H B Simos chaired the resolutions committee. J T Begg, Wooster delegate, delivered the nominating speech. Delegates arrived early and worked hard to organize and finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster University Republican Club
Ohio Republican Co
Columbus
E B. Whitcomb
Wooster
University Repubican Club
R C. McCulloch
State Republican Student League
H. B Simos
J.T. Begg
Piers
Local Pairings and Names from Niles to Wooster
The listing presents several couples and individuals including Charles Atwood Wilson of Niles and Jeannette M. Statrler of Doylestown, Roy Eberly of New Brighton, Daisy Bardon of Wooster, Alvin R. Young of New Berlin, Susan V. Heistand of Rittman, and K J Kindig with Sarah Conrad of Rittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Atwood Wilson
Niles
Jeannette M. Statrler
Doylestown
Roy Eberly
New Brighton
Daisy Bardon
Wooster
Alvin R. Young
New Berlin
Susan V. Heistand
Rittman
K. J. Kindig
Sarah Conrad
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J.A. Randebaugh
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Creston Notes
Wayne County
Nice
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Newmarket
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Sable Fox
Stone Marten
Isabella Fox
Bever
Electric Seal
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W. E. Dickinson
Liberty SL
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Marion
Wim. Muschenich
Wooster University
Lingleum
Rich & Blough
Winkler Horse CO
Winkler
Je Winkler
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