Oyster season to open with Blue Point and Great South Bay picks
The Week-Parkers Report notes a light Supet yet supply will arrive Monday with oysters from Blue Point beds Great South Bay Maurice River and Delaware Bay. Prices seen around 60 cents per thousand for large shipments to hotels and restaurants. Shrewsbury and Saddle Rocks highlighted for size flavor while Great South Bay beds supply 100000 barrels yearly with 40000 sent to Europe and America.
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Parkers
Londay
Red Bank
N. J
Great South Bay
Maurice
Oves
Maurice River
Estern Shores
Delawa Rockaways
Rockaway
East Rivers
Key Ports
Ork State
Ohio
Tub
Haven
Chincotea E Rappahannock
Pope’s
Islai
Cherrystone
Hampton Bar
South Bay
Edward Dm
Blue Point
Philadelphia
New York
Iagos
Europe
Europe ~ IF E Great South Bay
London
Hamburg
Jencapo
Denver
Canada
Savannah
Jon Rom
Deuiler
Contested New York elections and legal notes
The piece discusses Croker’s control of election machinery in New York, alleging vote manipulation and officer influence. It argues Richard is a winner and outsized efforts, including beer money on election day, are used to secure outcomes. It also notes a Supreme Court test of disfranchisement laws and references Southern papers. It mentions Akron race riots and Lima Chang detained on a northern journey with potential continued detention if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Croker
Richard
Dad
J Bo Richard
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Wooste
Pation
Populist nominee Barker faces tough path to presidency
Hon Wairrios Barker, the populist candidate, is seen as likely to struggle to win the presidency amid strong opposition and mounting challenges. Analysts question his ability to unite factions and overcome barriers posed by rival factions and institutional hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wairrios Barker
Pingree Objects to Roosevelt Ties in Michigan
The report notes Pingree’s objections to accompanying Roosevelt and permette confusion among local veterans as the scene unfolds in Michigan. John R. McLean plans to skip roles as governor or senator this year, opting to spend the fall in Europe while his party runs on its own until he seeks influence again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. McLean
Europe
Ohw Woman Marries for Paris Promise in Extreme Ad Campaign
The Ohw girl who wed a man after he promised to take her to Paris demonstrates how far this state will go to win recognition. The stunt reflects extreme advertising practices and the lengths sought to secure attention and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Let Cog Days Go the Bow Wows Next Summer
A fragmented sentence discusses cooling heat from recent weeks and suggests allowing Cog days to pass quietly next summer, implying a wish to ease or move on from current tensions. The text lacks clear individuals or concrete events.
Prize fight boom after law lapses in New York
A stray editorial note states that once the law allowing prize fighting in New York has vanished pugilists seek bouts elsewhere, hoping for a brief hour of competition as they pursue matches. This reflects a period-typical view of regulated sport and its appeal amid legal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
End of Japanese Presence in the East Might Prompt Removal
A provocative remark hints that complete Allied victory in the Orient could lead to the abrupt expulsion of a Chinese man, portrayed as an entrenched, old social figure, from old associations. The line suggests harsh consequences for a populated class if the war effort succeeds.
Hill Considers Change After Primaries Loss
After being crushed by Croker in the primaries, Hill contemplates a drastic move and may announce his return to the Democratic Party. The remark signals a potential pivot in his political strategy amid party realignments.
Thinese War Aim Seen As Holy Conflict
The report notes they view their actions as sacred combat, while analysts warn the venture may suffer more setbacks than gains before Allied forces prevail.
German anger feared over war end and Waldersee delay
The report suggests Germany may rise in anger if the Chinese war ends before Waldersee arrives with his bath tub. Aggie and Dom Paul fear a hump, while the propress of China claims a medal as champion long distance fighter FInpInG calls it a pernicious institution to be destroyed. Croker seeks to sell his ice trust stock at a profit.
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Germany
Waldersee
Aggie
Dom Paul
China
Finping
Croker
Mihir
Uvlock
Kistes
Hywamer
West Laperty
Charles
Wis
Uh Etlizabeth Mann
Teir
Cassingham Declares Candidacy For Open Post
After much earnest thought Mr Cassingham has decided he is the right man for the position indicating a formal bid for the office. The statement signals his readiness to pursue the role and outlines his confidence in qualifying experience.
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Cassingham
Roosevelt visit sparks reaction in Towne neighborhood
The piece notes braying from locals near Charley Towne over Roosevelt proposed westward visit. It mentions Grosvenor’s return from Europe and his habit of making predictions, and quips about South American republics, foreign arrivals from China, and battleship Alabama. It also references Toledo Jones, and Croker’s losses in New York City.
Twins Reunited After Years Apart in Wooster Story
The Rapolfian News reports two twins separated as infants in Wooster have reunited in Ohio after foster homes and adoption by different families. Louis Worley, once in Mt. Vernon and now in Chicago Junction, met Charles Liston, a Lake Home worker near Mt. Vernon, after discovering they were brothers. Their foster parents kept their true parentage secret until the meeting, which both described as a joyous, emotional reunion.
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Esc
Ee i
Wooster
Deat
C. St. Worley
Eing 2
Lodi
Louis Worley
Cleveland
Ram
Worley
Abi
Njo
R.’ Worley
Mt. Vernon
Chicago Junction
Charles
Chay Linton
Lock
Licking County
Rapolfi¢an News
Mt Vernon
Charles Liston
Lake Home
Lous
Wai Davis
Aiphintrodacad Thomsf
Lee Seung
Thirteen Equine Beauties From New York Display
Thirteen representative Percherons and other horses arrived from New York aboard a White Star Tone steamer George and were unloaded Tuesday evening. The horses impressed observers with their fine appearance and docile behavior during the exhibition, described as a wonderful display. The team from Hedoof Bell Bros. praised the well mannered animals, while students from Ames College who accompanied the horses showed they are capable and ready to work.
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Hedoof
Bell Bros
Barties
New York
White Star
George
Aarses
Korey
Samuel Helisand
Testimonial of Cholera Remedy Cure at Laubach & Boyd
John J Halloway of French Camp recites thirty years of suffering from diarrhea and artheran miseries, claiming recovery after using Chamberline Cole Cholera and Tnarr Remedy. He praises the treatment and urges others to seek the remedy, sold by Laubach & Boyd on the Square Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artheran
John J Halloway
Migs
Chamberline Cole
Laubach & Boyd
Kk Sep
RF. M. Higging
Seneca
Te News
Bucklen
Lehr Sues Bevington Over Timber Hauling Injunction
Judge enjoins Charles Bevington near Millbrook from hauling ties and timber from the Quinby park after Dr J W Lehr's application. Betts & Sheet contracted to haul logs from the rounds and sought relief, alleging Lehr delayed timber removal.
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J W Lehr
JL Eason
Charles Bevington
Millbrook
Quinby Park
Betts & Sheet
Dr. Lehr
Lebr
Bevington
Robbed the Grave and Astonishing Cure Advertisements
A Philadelphia man recounts a dire illness with yellow skin and weakness. He credits Electric Bitters for a dramatic recovery after three weeks of use, claiming they saved his life. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers and other patent medicines with testimonials from various users and pharmacies.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Laubach & Boyd's
Couple Reconcile After Divorce Decree In Court
The couple previously married and later divorced, with a decree of divorce issued. They remarried after reconciling, as recorded in the court proceedings. The names Clippert FF and Hartman Mi sie are cited in the fragmented OCR. The event notes a prior dissolution and current remarriage.
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Marriegie
Ierties
Misie Hartman
Lagain
Wi Santtiee
Well Attended County Bible Society Meeting at Dalton
The annual meeting of the Wpayne County Bible Society at Dalton Tuesday afternoon was well attended. Officers elected included Vice President Rev O Campbell D D of Wooster, Treasurer John F. Mengana, Secretary ate co Wooster, and Depository 4D Wooster.
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Wpayne County Bible Society
Dalton
Erenigne Verily Lowry
Vic
Campbell
Id. D
Wooster
Ohn F
Encangina
Ate Co
School Boards Fight Over Tuition Payment
A village and township school board dispute over tuition for township students attending the village school. A village board committee asked the prosecuting attorney to file a suit to compel the township to pay a disputed tuition amount for the current year.
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Congress Township
Congress Village
Village Board
Towo
Swit
Wedded in Chicago Honor Mary Murdock and Melvin Steimer
Relatives from Wayne county celebrate announcements of the marriage in Chicago on Wednesday. Miss Mary Murdock of Wooster becomes Mrs Melvin Steimer at a sister’s home. The bride is niece of Judge H B Swartz, a former Orrville teacher. Groom son of Ulrich Steiner of Orrville, brother of Mrs Alvin Rikh of Wooster. Steiner holds a position with Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co.
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Wayne County
Chicago
Mary Murdock
Wooster
Melvin Steimer
H. B. Swartz
Orrville
Ulrich Steiner
Pear Orrville
Alvin Rikh
Steiner
Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Qo
Farmers Wife Assigns to Benefit Creditors
Mrs. Fannie Kauffman of Miltoh township filed a deed of assignment for creditors with Probste Judge St I Adair. Personal property valued at 1900, real estate at 3100,000. The assignment covers 245 acres, livestock, and farming implements. Exemptions under home stead law reserved. Appraisers: Geisinger, Rohrer, Zimmerman. Liabilities estimated at 11,000. Husband and wife borrowed heavily years ago and sought equal share among creditors.
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Fannie Kauffman
Peter Kauffman
Miltoh
Daniel Musser
Probste
St. I. Adair
Ashland County Sued Over Muddy Fork Ditch Outlet
Ashland county commissioners face a suit by Wayne county officials to force an agreement on an outlet to the Muddy Fork ditch in Mohican creek east of Lakefork. Wayne county seeks to enlarge and repair the ditch to drain hundreds of acres, estimating a 200 feet section at cost $1500 to be built in Ashland. Proceedings involve probate courts appointing three assessors to fix compensation.
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Ashland Press
Ashland County
Wayne County
Mohican Creek
Lakefork
Jones
Ditel
Pain Ball claims for instant relief and quick healing
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain Ball for cuts bruises burns and similar injuries claiming instant pain relief and faster healing with minimal scarring. It also alleges cures for rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness and notes availability from Laibach & Boyd on the Square Druggists.
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Laibach & Boyd
K Sap
Chamberlain
Laubach Boyd
Icecream Canteloupee Drink Emerges From Simple Mix
A new beverage blends cantaloupe with crushed fruit and ice cream inside the hollow half of a cantaloupe. Powdered sugar dusts the interior, a spoonful of peaches adds fruitiness, and the cantaloupe’s flavor merges with ice cream to delight tasters.
Wooster Couple Wed In Green and White Theme
The wedding of the bride from Wooster to a well known groom was held in a bay window setup with palms and white bougainvillea blooms. The bride wore white, carried roses, and the groom dressed in black. Guests served refreshments and a bride cake caused merriment. The couple left at 9:45 for Cleveland and Buffalo amid rice showers. Presents were substantial, and many friends noted the ceremony.
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Feire
Uae
Stauffer
Emily Hard
Filizabeth Johnson
Gpne of
Wooster
Cleveland
Buffalo
mysterious letter hints Ferrell escape plan from Amil Pasha
A letter to Ferrell, signed Prof Amil Pasha, advised on how to escape gallows and warned against red haired jurors. Mailed on a train, it bore return directions to Amil Pasha, Egyptia Prophet in Calcutta. The Marysville Daily Republican notes the signature as a cranky clairvoyant prank.
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Marysville
Obin
Ferrell
Nessener Lane
Amil Pasha
Ferrel
Egyptia
Mdium
Calcutta
India
Marysville Evening Tribune
Waposte Daily Republican
Ross Ferrell
Atmil Pash
Republi
Probate Court items highlight multiple estates and guardianships
Inventory and ad praisement of Jacob Funék estate. appointments of George Barnard and Adam Bayer as administrators. bond posted for Francis Petit executor. third account by William Brinkerhoff. Oct hearing set for Elmer Stump guardian. Sanderson estate inventory. Berkey will probated. various real estate petitions and accounts filed. Oct hearings listed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised without graphic detail.
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Jacob Funék
George Barnard
Eliza Ewing
Adam Bayer
Peti M. Kauffman
John Whitman
Francis Petit
William Brinkerhoff
Barnard
Elmer E. Stump
Sarah Bechtel
Joxie L. Sanderson
Valentine Berkey
George Brennier
J Atkinson
R. Cbok
Lotsa Holmes
Mr. Keefer
Franklin F. Jackson
Fahnie Kauffman
Daniel Musser
Daniel Keck
Henry Keck
Samuel Wood
Frank R. Wood
Matilda Horn
Cathrine Horn
H. E. Baker
Cathane Girard
Earing
Christena Anderson
George Nansen
Odt
Cow Attack Leaves Woman Horribly Injured Near Barns
A resident near Revernded suffered severe injuries after a violent encounter with a cow. Mrs Stimmel and her dog attempted to drive the animal away. she received goring and trampling injuries to her jaw cheek and face, with the lower jaw fractured in two places. Doctors expect she may survive but with lasting scars.
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Elike Buthmel
Cray
Horse Rescued From Well After Hours of Effort
A horse fell into a well and was trapped for at least several hours. A trench was dug and a block and tackle set up to hoist the animal out. The horse emerged exhausted but alive, with cuts but no serious injuries, and began taking feed by morning. Dr W F Derr assisted in the rescue.
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W. F. Derr
Praise for Kountz Leveler motivates farmers
Article extols Mr. Kountz and his Leveler attachments for cultivators praising drought resilience and soil preparation. It lauds his science based approach, level technique, and notes his financial success and favorable farming outcomes. Also includes a short ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a guaranteed bowel care product.
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Kountz
Wasted to Lick the Spoon
An Indianapolis reader recalls five years of using Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup and praises its effectiveness for stomach trouble. The letter notes a child’s desire for more syrup and mentions a four year old crying for a spoonful, contrasting with a mother's caution. The account highlights the syrup as pleasant to take and effective.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Nelda
Gamtetick
Dr. Caldwell
Germania Investment Company offers 8 percent guaranteed returns
An inquiry from the Germania Investment Company of Cincinnati promotes investments with state supervision and 1,500 in government bonds on deposit. It boasts a strong, progressive financial record and invites capable local managers to secure permanent, liberal contracts with references to 1 and 2 Wiggins Block Cincinnati Ohio 16.
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Ger Co
Cincinnati
Swithh
Germania Invegiment Company
Wiggins
Unclear wedding notice in fragmented text
Fragmentary OCR item notes a wedding between individuals named Lyle La E Lawrence and Anna Ge of Johd Bloom, with housekeeping references and a date Thursday evening at a residence on West Liberty Street. The garbled text lacks clear names, places, or a coherent event.
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Lyle la E. Lawrence
Anna Ge
Johd Bloom
New Discovery Advertised for Cough and Throat Ailments
An early 20th century testimonial style notice touts Dr King s New Discovery for ailments of the throat and lungs. It claims dramatic relief and offers trials at Laubach & Boyd s drug store with guaranteed bottles.
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Annie B.slinger
Howard St
Philala
H ‘Gs
New Delp A
King
Triallbottley
Laubach &Boyd's
Aiogig
Carrie’s Letters Warn of Illusive Investment Scheme
A Wooster man received a forged Carrie letter praising a $100 Wall Street “tip.” The note, supposedly from a firm’s typist to her sweetheart, urges sending money and promises riches, exposing a nationwide postal swindle. Government agents warn victims to beware, as letters aim to trap men into sending funds for a fake marriage lifestyle.
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Carrie
Wall Street
Postolice
Ficn
Justus
Hopen
William Carnes Dead Longtime Laurell Street Resident
William Carnes, a 72 year old resident of Laurell Street, died recently after a busy life in public service and local church work. He served as captain of the old Hawks and was active in volunteer efforts. He leaves several relatives and will be interred Sunday at Oak Lawn Cemetery following services at an adjacent church.
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Willian
Laurell
Casnes
Baron Marat
Huginess
Mira
Sabe
I¢ Culler
Foyuja
Harsha
Ewuix
Mileh
Caries
Ovateis
Forty Years Among Cannibals Book Interest Raised
A French adventurer held by cannibals in Central Africa for forty years plans a book, promising a compelling account. The note adds a light aside on relief from captivity and endorses Ostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation and insomnia with a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
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Central Africa
Dstetter
Osteller
Gentline
Excursion to Odell's Lake by Brotherhood of Yeomen
Russell Homestead led 253 Brotherhood of American Yeomen on a Thursday trip to Odell's Lake. Attendees exceeded counts at Wovuster station with many members driving from south of the city. A perfect day, save for John Rush attempting to close the road to the Curtis House. The group called it the most enjoyable outing of the season.
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Odell’s Lake
Russell Homestead
Brotherhood American Yeomen
Wovuster
Order
John Rush
Curtis
Wayre County Real Estate Transfers Listed Incomplete
Fragmented OCR lists numerous real estate transfers, guardianships, and official actions across multiple properties and individuals. Names such as Florian Schaffte, Arthur R. McClarran, and Prof. R. A. Geisyg appear amid scattered parcels, warrants, and notices from Wayre County records.
New Life Pills Promised Relief for Headache Suffering
An advertisement touts New Life Pills as a cure for throbbing headaches and nervous disorders, claiming pure blood and strong nerves. Sold by Linach & Boyd for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured.
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R Fog
Linach & Boyd
Family Reunions Near Cres Ton Attendances Noted
An annual Wells family reunion near Cres ton drew about 100 attendees including Nelson Wells and several Wooster members. Other listed families include the Garver gathering with around 600 attendees at Pleasant Home Camp, with many relatives present. The next Wells reunion is planned at W W Bechtel’s Cres ton home.
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Creston
Wooster
Nelson Wells
Wells Chas
Wm. Dunkle
Chas
Robertson
Dudkle
Geohompsor
O. L. Kean
Chass Wisher Aaughter
Grant Fornshell
Eastern End of Road Passes Through Pennsylvania Co
An old railroad line from Justus to Apple Creek was built to haul coal but Wooster refused to fund it, delaying extensions toward Ashland and Castaloga. Pennsylvania Railroad ownership proposed, with possible future coal revenue. Meanwhile in Mansfield News, Fred Said reported his gold watch and chain valued at 40 stolen from a sleeping train passenger. he only realized the loss three days later.
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Justus
Apple
Cleveland
Akron
Columbus
Pedasylva
Camp
Pengsyly Co
R . Wooster
Ashland
Custaloga
Mansfield News
Wooster
Fred
Et Schild
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William Carnes
Mann
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Yeomen Ficnic
Wayre County Records
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Jessie A. Hogprea
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Sadie Walter
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Arthur
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Jacres
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Choos
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Jon Spalary
Deng
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Ane
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Desept
Ashland & Wooster
SOLL
Pensylvania Co
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