August 29 Wooster area notes and obituaries
Milton township voters push a dry local option petition. A 71 year old inmate died in the infirmary and was buried in Pag Cemetery near Lattasburg. A 14 year old girl near Orrville attempted suicide after her mother’s advice. Visitors from Hiawatha, Kansas greet local residents. Bus fare data from Wooster to Chicago for the GQ AR encampment. Several local names and events including court, hospital, and church notes, with community updates and upcoming events.
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Milton Township
Niel Grogs
Pag
Lattasburg
Orrville
J. & Henney
Elia
Hiawatha
Kan
J Rh. Naftzzer
Henney
Naftzyer
Wayne County
Brights Disease Causes and Home Remedies
Fragmented ad text promotes kidney disease diagnosis and cures. Claims digestion issues lead to Brights disease, urges use of Foley’s Kidney Cure and other products from Zimmerman & Co. and Laubach & Boyd. Includes testimonials on sores and cough cures.
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Felew
Laubach Road
Zimmerma & Co. Tuttys K
Railroad Brake of baltimore and obie sale notice
On September 3 to 7, Balti ane & Obie Railroad will sell k-485 from all stations to hlave Columbus for round trip fare. Further details by address or agent noted. Also includes outdated patient testimonial about Foley’s remedy and various firms referenced.
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Baltiane & Obie Railroad Company
Columbus
HL & Ci
Boon Austin
Chicago
Rev Bellingham Resigns from Ohio Church
A torn, partial notice states Reverend Bellingham resigns from the Church of God in Findlay Ohio. The letter was received by a church official of the First Golden Baptist group, with limited readable details about the church standing and membership.
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Meipegatonogetise Church
Gatchell
Bof
A Queer Sight: Trio of Trained Horses Plow Farm Field
Harvey Buffmyer of Plain township showcased an unusual farming feat using a team of three trained horses to pull a walky plow when a two-horse team drove another plow. The horses plowed to the end of the furrow, turned gracefully, and reentered to form a new furrow while Buffmyer followed with a separate team. The display demonstrates horses can be taught to perform coordinated farming tasks.
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Harvey Buffmyer
Plain Township
Ragican
Buffmyer
Buffinyer
Wealth in County Vaults Reported in 19th Century Audit
The Wooster treasury led by Geo. E. Hitne and Isaac Sechriber reports 3175.474.41 on hand in Orrville funds. The audit notes funds allocated correctly, conditions excellent, and law requirements met, praising Treasurer A. Slackburn and deputy for assistance.
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Geo. E. Hitne
Wooster
Isalac Sechriber
Orrvile
Wwackburo
AW iSlackburn
Isaac Bhriber
Inter Works
Guy
Treasury
Siser
al Pann
Hart Inge Co Public Square Clearance Sale
Hart Inge Co held its annual clearance sale on the Public Square this Saturday. Despite the good beat, attendance was light and bidding slow, though many implements and vehicles were offered at very low prices.
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Hart Inge& Co
Wheat yield report from Blacklesville area
The Blacklesville ALC Swingt reports one of the best wheat yields from recently sown acreage, threshing Thursday and Friday to gain the harvest. The section's wheat is noted as very good for the year.
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Blacklesville
Tuaetes
Growth in Export Trade Shows Big Increase in Seven Months
For the past seven months our foreign exports rise by 125000000 over last year. The gain for the seven months just closed amounts to 369 subscribers? 000 or 83 percent greater than the same period. In 1895 McKinley prosperity is cited as the cause of it.
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McKinley
Nrigon
United States Senate
Bryan
Ten stable farm creps value rise and stock growth cited
A late 19th century note states ten stable farm creps last year added 830000 more value to the farmer than in 1895, while stock rose by 032. It claims prosperity under Republican rule benefiting the American farmer.
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Tve
Stomach troubles and medical tonics advertise cure
A rambled ad scene touts colonel amounts of odd items in a boy’s pocket and shifts to medical claims. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is praised for restoring stomach health, with references to headaches skin eruptions and digestive cures. Foley’s Kidney Cure is urged for general weakness and aches. One Minute Cough Cure is endorsed as a fast remedy.
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Fr Pierce
Dr Pierce
Bryan and His Party Keeping Rebellion Alive Abroad
An 1899 era Philadelphia or Washington-press summary recounts Bryan opposing imperialism and McKinley’s administration. Aguinaldo’s advocates in the U S cite Democratic foes as fueling Filipino resistance. Letters and proclamations praise Bryan while warning of U S colonization. General Lawton urges truth about the Philippines amid anti-imperialist sentiment.
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Bryan Anelf
New York
United States
Bryan
Denver
Aguinaldo
Dy ‘Ber
Ratic
Philippines
Spooner
Doniio Aguinalto
Mabgnic Society
National Independence
Secretary of the Interior
Mafpilla
Widghing
Filipe Buencamino
Dagupan
Government House
Hryan
Lawton
America
América
F. . Hilder
Bureau of Ethnology
McHinley
Republican Reason for McKinley Victory From Charles Foster
Charles Foster argues the Republican party must win in November to sustain recent reforms and avoid a return to 1893 depression. He labels Bryanism as dangerous, condemns free trade and imperialism, and urges continued U S support for silver and Philippines policy with gradual Filipino self rule.
General Lawton as Democrat criticized for treason claims
The notice blames General Lawton and Democrats for alleged encouragement of Filipino rebels and accuses Republicans of prosperity. It contrasts past value of the American cow in 1895 with today’s price, framing the line as partisan critique ahead of elections.
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General Lawton
United States
Debate Over Trust Legislation and Party Stances
The piece argues Republicans support strong anti trust laws and cite the Sherman act while Democrats are accused of bluster without effective remedies. It recalls Supreme Court rulings dissolving major trusts, critiques late 19th century policy debates, and warns voters about Bryanism and mail delivery issues tied to party choices.
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Congress
House
Committee On Manufactures
House Pa
House Judiciary Committee
Ita
Benjamin Harrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Joint Traffic Association
Addyston Pipe & Steel Company
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