Man Falls 17 Feet From Scaffolding At Bever Street Bridge
John Swallen, 225 pounds, fell 17 feet Saturday morning while riveting on Bever street bridge. A rope failed on a swinging scaffold causing his drop. He sustained a stomach ache and a badly swollen left wrist but walked to the Wacker house for treatment by Dr. G W Royall. He later boarded a train after changing clothes.
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John Swallen
Sebrin
Pernslvania
Lipee
Cay Es
Swailen
Bever Street
Swalloa
Swallen Jander
G W Royall
South Street
Appointed Township Clerk Amid Resignation Vacancy
Township trustees at a special meeting on Wednesday appointed Fleming Fisher of South Market a trast to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charles. Fisher was qualified at once and posted a fee of $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Fisher
South Market
Clarles
Fisher
Unca
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by John B France
A Wheeling advertisement features John B France of 623 South Walnut Street praising Doan's Kidney Pills for curing years of kidney trouble. He reports lasting relief since summer 1808 and notes the product is sold by all dealers, 59 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents.
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Anse
Tang
Wooster
John B France
South
Walnut Street
Foster Milburn Co
Battalo
New York
United States
Douan
Alleged horse thief captured by Ashland chief of police
Chief Lerner of Ashland county reports Friday night arrest of John Starner in Loudounville area on charges of stealing a team of horses, a wagon, harness, and furniture from Jesse Purpo. Starner, illiterate and reportedly unable to read, allegedly mortgaged the outfit to Franda Messner and later failed to repay, with Messner later reclaiming the property. Officers recovered the horses and wagon and sent them to Wouuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lerner
Ashlard County
Loudouville
John Starner
Jesse
Starner
Wiseu
Franda Messner
Mesener
Ts Starper
Messner
Staruer
Hborser
Bert
Starger Ob
L Otou
Ey County
Ashland County
Sturger
Leiner al
Railroad Man Killed in Sidings Near Williana
Conductor Mike King reported a fatal accident on sider track No 17 near Second Street. The victim, 30 year old Williana Williams, was married with children. The details show a mangled body found between the rails after a collision with a siding spur. crew members indicate no prior accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennsslvania
Wailiatus
Mike King
Williana
Wooster DAR Pin Sealed By Ancestor Names Emblem
Daughters of the American Revolution member Miss McMillen of Wooster wears a DAR pin praising her four named ancestors She Nan Spink Joon Clothier Enaigo Beall and Lieutenant Rich aur The article notes her possible move to Wisconsin while keeping Western Reserve chapter ties and hints at broader political sentiment in Philadelphia Press.
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Masa Kate McMiller
Beco
Wooster
Miss McMalen
Surveyors work on Mansfeld Wooster traction line
Ernet of Cleveland visited Wooster to gauge business support for the Mansfeld Wooster and Maesillon traction project. Surveyors are mapping a Wooster to Mansfeld route with Bartholomew leading the effort. Locals along the right of way back the plan and will assist, though exact dates and costs are not set.
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Ernet
Cleveland
Wooster Thureday
Mansfeld Woooster and Maesillon Traction Company
Ernat
Barthole
Wooster
Manstiell
Sooon
Maesillon
Gorhoe
Mansfeld
Bartholomew
Trost
Ernst
Death of Mrs Boner at Haoke Station
Mrs Boner of near Haoke Station dies after long cancer illness. She was known for producing articles displayed at the comery and street takre. Funeral 1pm Saturday at Wooster cemetery. She was born in Terre Haute Ind and died on the fifth anniversary of her marriage to John Roper. Survived by husband, five sons and three daughters, plus grandchildren. Father Perry Murry, 38, resides at Shreve.
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John Boner
Haoke Station
Bones
Comery
Boper
Wooster
Jenoore
Boxer
Terre Haute Ind
John Roper
Hye
Perry Murry
Shreve
Obituary notices from Orrville and surrounding areas
Clara Fiscus of Dalton dies after months of suffering at age 40. Survived by three sons, mother, sister Mrs John Leonard of Cleveland, brothers Wall y Ekbart of Springfield and J 4H Egbart of Cleveland. Oak Grove cemetery interment. Also Ora Ktog, formerly of Orrville, died in Colorado City, age 28, survived by wife and two children. Eli Brown of Fredericksburg dies at 64. funeral from home, Applecreek interment. Simon Whensettler, 63, longtime Wayne county resident, dies near Swan. Ella McAfee, middle aged, dies in Orrville after cancer, survived by one son and one daughter.
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Clara Fiscus
Dalton
Fills
Charles
Bert
Ray
John Leonard
Cleveland
Wally Ekbart
Springfield
Egbart
Ora Ktog
Orrville
Colorado City
Colo
Oak Grove
Eli Brown
Fredericksburg
Applecreek
Ella McAfee
McAfee
Stomach Disorder Treatment Promoted in Local Ad
An early 20th century ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach derangement and relieve sick headache. It lists Bixter's Modern Pharmacy and Boyd & Co as sellers and notes a veterinary practice by Dr. E G Dailey offering free exams and modern animal treatments two miles east of Wooster. Also mentions DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by Kreiger's Drug-Store for backache and bladder inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bixter
3S. H. Boyd & Co
E.G. Dailey
Woosser
DeWitt
Kreiger
Sherman brigade encampment parade and veteran tribute
The Sherman brigade encampment drew Wayne County residents to Wooster and Shelby for a gala event with a large parade and fireworks. Governor Harris and Senator Dick spoke. Rev B F Morris wore his old uniform stained with his wife’s blood from Sunebine church battle, and displayed a Confederate sword his wife’s brother captured at Gladesville.
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Sherman Brigade
Wayne
B. F Morris
McLaughblie
Wfe
Rev Morris
Sunebine Church
Morris
Withings Oberlin
Gladesville
William Oberlin
McGaughlin
Bicycle Crash Involving Zeigler Auto On Avenue
Witnesses describe a bicycle rider colliding with an automobile owned by H. H Zeigler as the car moved along an avenue Thursday evening. The boy on the bike was thrown, the youth avoided serious injury, and Zeigler stopped and assisted. Names of the drivers were not learned.
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Hack Bose Tueydle
Oss
Antowno
H. H Zeigler
Zeigler
Re organized Glee Club Names Officers and Plans
At a Thursday evening meeting the old High School club was reorganized for social and entertainment purposes. Officers were elected: President Alonzo Smith, vice president Paul Snyder, secretary Blaine Kuble, treasurer Hubert Shellenberger, business manager Edward Hanenstein. Executives are Wayne Futeam Ralph Willer and Harry Vanover. Martha Webster will direct the club as it plans several concerts this winter.
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Old High School
Alonzo Smith
Paul Snyder
Blaine Kuble
Hubert Shellenberger
Edward Hanenstein
Wayne Futeam
Ralph Willer
Harry Vanover
Mtes
Martha Webster
Quarrel Between Geitzey Brothers Affects Reedsburg Farm
Residents report a dispute over a hay crop between Albert Geitzey and Harvey Geitzey on a Reedsburg farm. Albert allegedly struck Harvey with a horseshoe causing severe pounding. Details are unclear and no arrests have been made.
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Reedaburg
Albert
Harvey Geitzey
Brothera
Harvey Geigey
Dackgnn
Richmond man touts Dr. King's New Discovery remedy
A Richmond citizen urges lung sufferers to use Dr. King's New Discovery, claiming it by proprietors' guarantee cures coughs, asthma, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and other lung ailments. Available at S. H. Boyd & Co., 50 cents or one dollar, trial bottle free. Also advertised are Little Liver Pills and DeWitt's Little Early Risers from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
A D Williams
West Main St
King
S. H. Boyd & Co
Last Cup Awarded in Club Race Narrowly Won
Glenn Lovett receives the final cup offered by two anonymous Country club members after a hard race with several strong scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lovett
County to Sell Keyner Ditch Improvement Work
County commissioners filed a report fixing compensation and damages for the Keyner ditch. The sale of the work is set for October 2. The main ditch runs six miles with as many miles of laterals. Engineer's estimate for the improvement is $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waenesday
Keyner
Card of Thanks for John Penice and sister
We express appreciation and sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kind words of sympathy and offers of assistance during the illness and at the death and burial of our beloved Bangnoter and sister John Penice An Bit Ad e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangnoter
John Penice
Shreve Citizens Schedule No Homecoming Event
At a Tuesday meeting the Shreve citizens decided to hold a treazine and not a home-coming. L Miley told The Republican today it will be a home-gomee with everyone leaving duties to come to Shreve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Tivbt
L & Miley
Republican
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