Wedding of Mr Witham Hookway and Minnie Fike
The Presbyterian parsonage hosted the wedding of Mr. Witham Hookway, recently of Wooster and now in Canaqn township, to Minnie A Fike of Canton township. Rev D A Heron performed the ceremony at 2380 p m. The couple will reside on the Hookway farm after vows. Mrs Hookway comes from a well known local family and is highly regarded in the community. Hookway is the son of Mr and Mrs
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D. A. Heron
Hookway
Huookway
Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment on bill readings and veto process
The document outlines Proposed Amendment 79 to Ohio's constitution, detailing changes to sections 18 32 of article I, renumbering, and setting procedural rules for passing bills. It specifies three readings on separate days, governor's veto process, emergency passage, single subject rule, bicameral concurrence, and deadlines for enactment, with dates and official signatures from 1909.
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State of
Ohio
Ohio constitutional amendment on taxation and exemptions
The text states a proposed amendment to article twelve section seven and section two of the Ohio Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to establish a fair tax system. It details exemptions for certain public property and personal property up to 200, notes that taxes must serve public purposes, and preserves existing taxes and exemptions unless changed by statute. The measure was adopted March 27 1910 and presented to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908.
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General Assembly
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State of
Ohio
State of Ohio
Clarsfy
House of Yr Reprisentatywrs
James M Witttaus
Senate
Statzer OF
America
OHTO
Secretary
Carmi A Thompson
State
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Columbus
Americk
A Thompson
Peta F
Oita
Wooster Notices and Union Elections Highlight Local News
Fred E Hookway of Wooster receives public congratulations on his wedding. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the Baptist church elected new officers and added eleven members. Miss Martha Webster resigns as sixth vice president. Miss Mary Boyd fills the post. The group plans an At Home Week at the Rest Room to greet visitors and promote infirmary and rescue work with a delegate to Akron State Convention. Also announced is the upcoming wedding of Risa Alta Burba of Millerbourg to Osie A Lowie of Orrville at the bride's home Thursday September 10 at 4 PM. Wiss Burns, a noted music student, is mentioned as well.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Baptist Church
Martha Webster
Mary Boyd
Akron
Mabel Wilson
Risa Alta Burba
Millerbourg
Osie
Lowie
Orrville
Burns
Univeristy School of Music
Evening program delights Christ Evangelical church group
The Young People's Society at Christ Evangelical church hosted a Wednesday evening social at Miss Atmma Binea's home. A formal supper, music, games, and a well arranged program provided lively entertainment and a successful event.
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Atmma Binea
the—Young—people's Society
The
Christ Evangelical Church
Cberge
Birthday surprises and church farewell events in Orrville
A crowd of twenty little girls surprised Ita Rownan for her seventh birthday at Hancock street. Lutheran congregation members attended a Friday reception for Rev. J Edward Thomas and Miss Jessie Thomas, soon off to India for mission work. Rev Frank Helton praised the couple and spoke for their family. Orrville Chapter Eastern Star hosted Rochester Chapter with a supper and a late train arrival, then Masonic lodge activities were noted.
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Ita Rownan
Howel
Hancock Street
J. Edward Thomas
Jessie Thomas
Mission Fields
India
Frank Helton
Thomas
Lot
Jes
Hellman
Kev
A A Thomas
Ladias
Bucklens Arnica Salve Praised By Reidsville Man
J C Goodwin of Reidsville says Bucklens Arnica Salve is a sure-enough knocker for ulcers and that a bad leg sore last summer vanished with no scar. The testimonial notes the salve also treats piles sores and burns, endorsed by S H Boyd & Co drug store.
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J.C. Goodwin
Reidsville, N
H. Boyd & Co
Quick Relief Ads for Asthma and Digestive Ailments
Advertisements tout Foley's Honey and Tar for asthma relief and claim a 3 cure with timely use. Dr Shoop's Restorative is promoted for stomach heart and kidney health, plus Wood's Liver Medicine for malaria and digestive comfort. Doan’s Reguleve is recommended after heavy meals for regularity.
Italian Engineer Kills Marchioness then Gunman Dies
Geneva Italy Sept 5 Angello Galloni an engineer fatally shot the Marchioness of Reverdam and killed her chauffeur when the latter's automobile struck Galloni's son also fatally injuring the elder sister of the marchioness. The Marchioness was a social favorite across Italy. The accident is greatly deplored.
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Geneva
Italy
Angello Galloni
Reverdam
Galloni
Grant Fraud Alleged In Cleveland Street Railway Suit
Cleveland Ohio September suit filed by taxpayer James Farnsney seeks voiding of the Cleveland Street Railway security grant alleging fraud and city official financial interest in the road. Also notes Orrville and Wooster lodge activities, church clubs, elections of officers, and social events in Wooster and Ashtabula areas with multiple attendees and shifting schedules.
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Cleveland, O
James Farnsney
Cleveland Street Railway Co
A Traveling Man's Experience on an Eastbound Train
Sam A Garber recounts aiding a sick woman with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy aboard an R N R train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon. He administered two doses as passengers watched, the woman recovering before arrival. Advertisements for Kodol and Foldy's Orino Laxative follow.
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R &N R. RK
Pendleton
LeGrande
Oregon
Sam A Garber
Chamberlain
le Grande
8. H. Boyd & Co. Dij
Corn and farm tales from the Nolin and town notes
Corn grown by John Nolin in Orrville area measured a large ear twice the size of last year’s. Will McCalmon transforms old walls into art, recalling school days and grammar misadventures. Folklike bait claims about Fioney Luce’s bluegill catches surface, while Lakeside neighbors joke about tying a dog to a tin can. Max Bloomberg faces a sidewalk gutter notice on his property.
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John 8
Nola
Clarence Nolin
Nolin
J. B. Nolin
Mr. Nolin
Orrville
Will McCalmon
Walla
Mac
Brown
Will
Lakeside
Wooster
Max Bloomberg
Max
New Telephone Girl Impresses With Convincing Patter
A humorous anecdote circulates about a new Wooster exchange operator who can say the line is busy in a smooth, convincing way. The piece mentions Harry Kountz, secretary of a newly formed Republican telephone company, and a farmer's generous produce gifts, including corn stalks and a large pumpkin, brought to the Republican office for distribution.
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Wooster Exchange
Harry Kountz
New Telephone Company
Auto Party Arrives for Toledo Residents Tours
Arrangements were made Friday to serve dinner on Wednesday to 10 to 160 residents of Toledo on an automobile tour. First cars are expected to reach the city about 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. Dinner is to be ready at 11 and served until 2.
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Toledo
Best Treatment for Burn and Skin Ailments Salve
Chamberlains Salve is recommended for burns, chapped hands, sore nipples and skin diseases. It relieves pain almost instantly and heals without scarring if injury is not severe. Sold by 8 H Boyd. 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
H. Boydoe
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as safe cough remedy
An advertisement claims millions have used Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package with no adverse effects for coughs colds and lung trouble. It warns buyers to refuse imitations and seek the genuine product from Bixler Pharmacy S. H. Boyd & Co.
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Foley
Bixler Modern Pharmacy
S. H. Boyd & Co
Bixler Pharmacy
S. H. Boyd & Ooix
Governor Harris portrayed as Prohibitionist target in smear campaign
The piece rebuts Democratic attacks on Governor Harris, describing circulation of biased and false charges by the Personal Liberty league and liquor interests. It notes manipulated press, cartoons misrepresenting his stance, and points to his record as a duty‑bound, wounded Civil War veteran who never drank. It also promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children.
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Sarria
Vureau
Personal Liberty League
Cincinnati
Liquor League
Brewers
Harris
Stamina League
Warner
Whee
Evangelical Alliance
Senate
House
Ife
Lincnin
McDowell
Gettysburg
Unnamed remedies pitched for kidney, cough, and laxative relief
An assortment of patent medicines advertised for kidney disease and Bright's disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy is urged for children with deranged kidneys. De Shoop's Cough Remedy claims harmless use for babies and bronchial healing. Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy emphasizes no opium or harsh ingredients. Man Zan Pile Remedy promises quick relief for piles. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup markets easy bowels and throat healing without constipation. Sold at Krieger's Drug Stores and Bixler's Modern Pharmacy.
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Bixler
Foley
Bright
Bixler Pharmacy
S.H. Boyd & Cotts
de Shoop
Kennedy
Krieger
Hutchin
Ohio
Katehin
Kutehin
P Te
Wrk
Europe
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Orito
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Columbua
Frap Sae
Carmin Thompson
Monda
A. Thompson
Fred E. Hookway
Mr. Hookway
W.c. T. U. Menting
Wonkervatury Gurl
Misa Mary Dean
Orrville Courter
Laat
Mies Maldred
Mowrer
Brenneman
Tenis Court
Eastern Star
Wochester
Wood
Kriégér’s
Mwi
Grant
Eveting Orrville
Mary Eb, Peck
Ashtabula
Orrville Brothers
Buchanan
Red Haw
Catholic Club
Jobs
Christian Church
Christ Yn
Grant Street
Treese
Samuel Bell
Shellenberger
Orr
Chas. Wyer
J W Baker
Lucy Laubach
John Magaw
Kerio Ot Atcock
Lutheran Aids 2
Florence
Edith Tawney
West Liberty Street
Ladies Aid Society
M Fe Church
Frank Dferman
FF Greene
Applebaugh
Rieger’s
Foldy
S. 4
Ayd & Co
Bignators
Caldwell
Pepeia
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Fioney Luce
Luce
Dru
Isford
Swego
Kingsford
Kingsford’s
Oswego
T. Kingsford & Son
Oswego, N
National Starch Co
Citizens National Bank of
Government Depository
U.S
Kutchin
Pad
Carsies
United States
Archer House
Ullman Hotel
Loudonville
Hurd House
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