Weather and local notes drift across small town domain
The passage notes general rain with wind, lingering illness from a certain kissing bug, and local commerce. Mansfield gains a large factory, Bell Watch Co. Navy hiring two new warships is anticipated within 60 days. Admiral Dewey foresees no active service unless war. McLean claims 8500 spent for nomination. Porto Rico fund contributions cited. Massillon merchants celebrate street fair success. 3rd regiment to depart for New York on the 27th, about six hundred men in full dress.
Wooster appoints John M Chambers as Professor of Oratory
The Executive Committee of Wooster University elected Prof John M Chambers Professor of Oratory. A Northwestern graduate with an MA in the classical course, he studied post graduate oratory under Cumnock. Highly endorsed as a top teacher and a Christian gentleman he visited the city Tuesday and impressed. He is of high parentage, unmarried, and has served with the life saving crew at Evanstop.
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Board of Trustees of
Woosters'nniversity
John M. Chambers
Northwestern University
Evanston
Chambers
Cumnock
Wooster
Evanstop
Eighth Regiment Appointments Named by Col Dick
Col Charles P Dick of the Eighth Regiment Ohio National Guard announced regimental staff appointments. Regimental Adjutant Lieut G M Wriglet of Akron. Quartermaster Capt D U Feed Erie. Commissary Capt F Fraze of Canton. Inspector Capt A K Peckinpaugh of Wooster. Major Surgeon Dr Wachtar of Wadsworth. several Surgeons including Dr W Smith of Canton Dr Stewart of Mansfield and Dr H B Bertellott of Strongsville. Chaplain Rev Priest of Buchtel College Akron.
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C. F. Dick
Ktegt
O. N.G
G. M. Wriglet
Akron
D. U. Feederie
Abror
F. Fraze
Canton
Rita Practice
A. KB. L’eckinpaigh
Wooster
Spanish War Shows Rapid, Unprepared Nation's Gains
The era began to feel real as yellow journalism yields to history in the late Spanish war. Despite nationwide unpreparedness, the country achieved great results with marvelous celerity and efficiency.
Great Lakes Freight Rates Boost Iron Prices
The piece notes ore moved from the lakes to Cleveland at 50 cents a top last year, now 160 dollars, with insufficient tonnage to meet demand. It mentions Col. Boone expanding the Black Diamond line into Columbus, and predicts a vibrant Ohio campaign with Bryan and Roosevelt discussed as possible draws for Wooster. It also covers Spanish prisoners escaping Filipinos, the Filipino rebellion nearing end, McKinley joining Chicago union for the new federal building cornerstone, and Dominican Republic Cuba parallels from the Philadelphia Enquirer.
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Great Lakes
Lakes
Cleveland
More Pupils Than Ever At Wooster Schools
Daily report shows 1120 pupils enrolled at noon in Wooster, slightly below prior years due to heat and families leaving the city. Grades totals include High School 248, Grammar 438, Primary 473, with 8 to 9 am and 3 to 5 pm superintendent hours and new school telephones for parent calls.
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Wooster
Haupert
Circuit Court Bar List Opens Next Tuesday in Wooster
Wayne County Circuit Court convened in Wooster with Judges John J. Adams, M. Douglas and Richard M. Voorhees on the bench. On the docket are appeals and errors including Frost v Mowery, Manley v Cari, J. Weller Co. v Hoffman, Armatrong v Gallby, Pollock v Graham, Eberhardt v Eberhardt, Baskin v State, Armstrong v Searight, Taylor v Merz, McGlenen v Lovett, Wagner v Meilinger, and others Estimated term begins Sept 12 with many appellate and error cases listed.
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Wayne County Circuit Court
Wooster
John J. Adama
M. Douglass
Richard M. Voorhees
Charles Frost
Thomas Mowery
Samuel Manley
Alexander Cari
J. Weller Company
B. A. Hoffman
Joan D. Armatrong
Elizabeth Qalby
W. J. McGlenen
Charles M. Lovett
DbCorssy Wagner
Christian B
Meilinger
Ali
Baby daughter’s birth followed by family sorrow
The baby daughter born Sunday evening at noon brought joy to Dr. Richard Elson and wife but the family faced tragedy as the infant passed away. Friends extend condolences as the funeral is planned for Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Elson
Golden Shore
Dr. Elson
Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Constitutional Relief
Readers are assured of a lasting cure for catarrh through a constitutional treatment. The advertisement claims Hall Catarrh Cure works internally to reach mucous surfaces, strengthens the system, and provides a permanent remedy. It urges sending for details and promises samples and testimonials.
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Qatarrh
Hall
Aonee
Randy Pulls
Banner Salp Promises Healing Properties
A fragment states Banner Salp offers antiseptic wound care with scarless healing. The note claims it treats wounds and burns, available at druggists.
Storms Ravage City Leaving Floods and Destruction
A Thursday afternoon cyclone and lightning storm caused widespread damage across the city. Fallen branches, shattered chimneys, and blown barns left property losses high, especially near North Walnut Street, Apple Creek, and Honeytown. One fatality and several injuries were reported, with insurance claims pending and significant agricultural losses northern areas. The event also interrupted utilities as telephones and sewers malfunctioned and a large elm tree was toppled. A quiet wedding occurred the same day at 128 Pink Street before the storm, with Rev Thomas Barker presiding and the couple departing for Wichita after a rice-laden sendoff.
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Second Ward
North Walnut
West North Street
J. H. Stoll
Be i Avenue
Lightattz
Alia T
Spink Street
Gasche Atree
Beall Avenue
Benj. A. Meeker
Pink Street
Thomas Jf. Barriers Presbyterian
Wichita
Kan
Marie
Arizona
Asheville
N.C
Barker
Pennsylvania Depot
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for all ages
Mothers of children with croup or severe cold urged to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy as it contains no opiate or narcotic and is safe for babes and adults. The remedy is widely approved in the United States and abroad and is sold by Laubach and Boyd.
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United States
Laubach & Boyd
Local Lodges and Masonic Charity in Wooster
Several Masonic branches in Wooster anticipate resumed activity in cooler weather as the order’s record for prompt payment shines. Wayne Council No. 13 sent a $3000 draft to the widow of the late Jehrrl Clark, the full benefit amount, within fifteen days of his death.
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Wooster
Jehrrl Clark
Fli
Wayne
A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea by a Virginia Editor
A prominent Virginia editor nearly gave up on illness but was restored to health by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The Times Hillstide account, including testimony from O R Moore, notes his recovery after using the remedy and praises its effects. Laubach Boyd druggists on the square sold it.
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Virginia
Chamberlain
Times
Hillstide
Via
R. Moore
Laubach
Boyd
Chamberlain's
Laubach & Boyd
kOct
Frs
Sandford Hindman
Dean
Erman & Co
Doan
Oan
Foster-Milbuga Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Teu
Storekeeper ends life in Colorado after crisis
From Fridays Daily ey of News OC reports H Kister, formerly of Millbrook, moved with his family to Colorado two years ago and shot himself August 13. His body was found with a rope across his legs and a stick in the trigger guard. He left a wife and one child, was 40, and led a life shaped by socialist views and company ties.
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Lattasburg
John Batt
Littasburg
Batt
Clarence
Mr. Ratt
Joss
Dr. Randabaugh
Butt
East Union Fire Insurance Co
Fnday
H. Kister
Millbrook
Colorado
Pinor
Mao
Mutton loving dogs drive county sheep claims list
County Commissioners on Wednesday finished adjusting claims for sheep killed by dogs. Wayne township residents suffered the heaviest losses with numerous names and amounts listed for sheep and lambs killed. Also notice of a diarrhoea remedy refund promotion appears, claiming broad acceptance and reliability.
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Wednasdey
Dogg
Wayne Township
J. W. Kauffman
Homas Howey
Congress
Galehouse
Ohn
W. Walter
Wooster
Griffenbach
Wayne
Ohn Billman
Ndrew Sonnedecker
Ranklin "Landes
Robert Hatfisi
Wayer
Atts Q. Stauffer
Llamb
Per V. Lehman
Albert Miller
Sheer
Laroba
Ate Davidson
Ilile Bishop
W. Meliyalne
Canaan
Sirilliam
Taylor
Train derails but no damage reported at Ashland event
A derailment occurred on the Ashland and Wooster line on Thursday with the train cars returned to the track Friday. No injuries or damage were reported. The line carried 1,000 passengers to the Ashland fair.
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theAshland& Wooster
Ashland Fair
After a Wooster Industry in Wadsworth and Smithville
Citizens of Wadsworth and Smithville offer inducements to Geo A Clipper of Clipper Prinline to relocate. Letters from Smithville and Wadsworth discuss the Salt Hag Factory site. Clapper hints at help that would be appreciated but says no Board of Trade should consult him. Wooster cannot afford to lose this industry.
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Geo. A. Clepper
Prinline
Todsy
Asd
Smithvile
Wadsworth Makurg
Cilapper
Aduil
Board of Trade
Clapper
Wooster
Ashland and Wooster Railway Accident Report
The Ashland and Wooster railway suffered a wreck after cows were struck, killing three and blocking the line. Telegraph wires were down, preventing full details on damages. manager H. Ek. Smith directed operations to move the cars and clear the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland & Wooster Railway
Ashland
Oe & Isworth Farm
H. Ek. Smith
Dalton mayor fines man for assault after nude picture claim
Mayor C J Harrold of Dalton fined Albert Mosser two dollars and costs after pleading guilty to assault on Samuel Gochenour amid reports of a nude image incident. Elsewhere, Wayne Township carpenter Joseph Hammer lost sight in his left eye after an accident on farm land. doctors fear loss of sight in the right eye but hope to save it.
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C. J. Harrold
Dalton
Albert i Mosser
Samuel Gochenour
Aid
Ali Niaht
Joseph Hammer
Wayne Township
Mr. Hammer
McCoy
J. J. Kinney
Dr. Kinney
Applecreek mayor’s office scene ends with arrests
Eyewitnesses recount a Wednesday incident in Mayor Prouts’s office in Applecreek. Attorneys John Meier and Harvey Weatherspoon and two prisoners caused a disturbance as one attorney attempted to remove clients from the courtroom without bond or payment of fines. Marshal Shanklin arrived with his men, asserting authority as the men paid their fines and left.
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Prouts
Applecreek
John Meier
Harvey Weatherspoon
Esloowkeepera
Marshal Shanklin
Revover
Mileage the Compensation of Deputy Inspectors of Elections
Secretary Kinrey sought guidance on deputy supervisors of elections pay. Attorney General Monnett ruled each board member earns 2 per day up to 30 days per year, plus mileages over one mile to the county seat, with judges and clerks paid 3 per day. The compensation for deputies, like all county expenses, should be set by the county auditor.
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Boards of Deputy Supervisors of Elections
Kinrey Hags
Kincey
Monnett
Peckinpaugh
Board of
Deputy Supervisors of Elections
Jacgesa
Clerka
Monvoets Ateo
Conn
Fire at street fair destroys booths and midways
A blaze at the Messilon street fair began from a short circuit in the electric light circuit. About 20 of 60 booths were destroyed while 40 booths and the midway remained intact. Loss estimated between 15,000 and 20,000 dollars, with partial insurance. Hundreds crowded the fair before the fire and rushed through gates as it spread.
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Messiilon Street
Bluffton Ohio college to open in 1900 funds raised
Correspondence from Wooster Aritaitean notes long standing support for a new republican backed Mennonite college to be located at Bluffton Ohio. Local donors in Bluffton area have contributed 1600 and 10 acres of land toward the project. The building is planned for completion in 1900 with a two story structure. The meeting recaps activities and mentions instructors and students from nearby towns attending events and the Sunday School convention in Berne Indiana.
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Wayne County
Ohio
Wayne
Varter
Par’el
Devinning
County of
State of
Mortéun
Adam W. Fike
Lydia Mickley
McClure & Smyser
W F Kean
Wooster
Unio
Sonnentelg
Tie Republic
Cal
Krenbiett
Trenton
Baebre
Ouo
Amoutg Furda
Mennonite College
Bluffton
Sonne Perg
King Ie
God Mundian
Kng
Sam Gelver
Dela Mare
Cfo
A. J
Roar
N.D Morer
Armur
Burg
Berne
Ind
Jupiter
Dotric Meting of Ube Woman's FPoreigt AD ae
The annual Dotric meeting of the Woman's Foreign Society was well attended as delegates discussed missionary work. A lengthy program featured readings, music, and reports, with Mrs. Maria reelected District Secretary and Mrs. J. W. Beinker named treasurer. The next gathering will occur in September in Lod.
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Mauger
General Society
Toe Maers Kia
Bragk Maz
Slugut
Fise
Lea Della Foobhurn
Indie
Delaarte
Maud Pinkerton
Wooster
Gertrude Plunk
Isabella Twoburr
India
Theo
M. E
China
Padis
Africa
Brazil
Chill
Mexico
Maria
J. W. Beinkeraeff
W. F. Kriler
Cincinnati
T. &. Shepherd
Lod
Morrow's Kidneoids Claim Local Relief in Wooster
Advert claims Morrow's Kidneoids cure kidney backache dizziness sleeplessness and urinary disorders. Testimony from Chas Warner of 206 North Gr St credits relief after using Yellow Tablets sold in two week boxes for fifty cents at Proctor & O'Hair's Drug Store. Manufactured by John Mofrow & Co Springfield.
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Morrow
Wooster
Chas. Warner
North
Gr. St
Proctor & O
Hair’s
Manuenter’ Py John Mofirow & Co
Chensts
Springfield
Obib
Reformed Rally Day A Growing Church Event
Rev Nelkirk and workers plan the annual Reformed church and Sunday school rally on Sunday Oct 1. Morning hours feature rallying the Sunday school and congregation with addresses and mission letters. An offering for missions will be taken, last year $100, this year expected higher. Evening Harvest Home service with seasonable decorations.
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Nelkirk
The
Reformed Church
Real estate transfers flood Milton and surrounding townships
A flurry of property deeds appears in Milton Chippswa and Mt Eaton areas, including transfers from Long to Sigler and from Campbell to Jeanette Campbell. Multiple warrants and administrator deeds are noted in Doylestown Mt Eaton and Sugars Creek. A Friday crash near Liberty and Walnut startled neighbors as a warehouse wall collapsed outward, prompting notices and inquiries.
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Florian Schaffler
Warr
Long
G. Sigler
Milton Township
Jacob Rebi I
John Willford
Hila Wall
Olin
Washipe
George Rypbell
Jeanette
Campbell
Doylestown
Jacob Moag
Eoward
Mt. Eaton
Amos Mose
Pifa
Sugars Creek
Elas S. Ma Ang
Harvey Cocklin
Babghman Township
Alonzo Do
Mary Paulus
Whester
Jénnie M
Thomas’j. Dague
Lestown
Isabella Barnes
Frederickaborg
William S
William S&s
Aba Barnes
Fredericksburg
Liberty and
Walnut
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W. F. Kean
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Iron Plack
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Martin L. Bmyner
McClure & Smyler
Attorneys-At-Law
Tor Ohio
E. W. Newkirk
Fredericksburg, O
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Homeopathic PH Yeioies
Noarket Street
Biscop Church
Sye and
Bar
H. A. Hart
Orth Market Street
New Luthe Church
NJ Y. Rye and Ear Institute
A. W. Brat
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Drs
Stoll & Ryall
North Market
County Oficas
Dr. Stoll
Bowman
Wuaster
H. N. Mateer, M.D
C. B. Green, M. D
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Market Street
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Frick's Block WoosTse
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L.P Obliger
Prest Wand Thomas
V. Pres
L R Kramer
Asst Cashier
C E. Oblyser
Tether Board OF Directors
Martin Welker
David Thomas
F HU Hawley
Curtis S Hard
J R Zimmerman
L FP Ubliger
Jacos Fricx
JS R Ovnevort
Vic
S. Frost
Anhier JoMwiry
HLM
Imuano
Jacob Fruk
R. Overbolt
W D Tyler
J M Crlley
R Frick
Easy
McClure & Co
North Buckeye St
Phgpd
Daily Republican
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Dat.y Republican
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Alda, Herr
Charlotte
Lancaster
Ul Williams
Mansfield
Bell Watch Co
Dewey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
John R. McLean Savas
McKinley
Porto Hlico
Miles
Philippines
Mr. Agulnaldo
John Ratt
Cheatar Township
Citzsna
Massilion
3.H
New York
Oratory
Chicago
Cone
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Colonel Boone
Hort Roys
D.C
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Dakota
Col. Hoone
All Wooster
William Jennings Bryan
Teddy” Roosevelt
Starbin
Manila
Federal Building
Bricklayers’ and Stonemasons’ International Union, No. 21
Chicago Building Trades'Council
Philadelp Enquirer
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Catan
Circuit Court Bar List
Bote
Honeytown
Irvin McClarran
Kansas
Smith
Daniel Maker
Cyclone Insurance
Ohio Farmers’ Co
William Abl
Springville
Bahl Ia
Philadelphia
National
G. A. KH
En Cara Phan
Ely
Jacob Geiselman
James Bavington
Mr. Getsslman
Sara
A.jce
Sweller
Pat
Clarence Rutt
Jobo Latt
Joseph Celler
Masalion Road
Sonnenburg Co
Edward Grant
Apple Creek
Royor
Telephone Company
W. M Smith
Madison Hill
Brown
Leopard Bowman
East Union
Franklin Township
Jobo McQige
Pidin Township
Garlach
J.o Ellott
Chickere
Afarahal Latimer
Reea
Maider Lane
Stibler
Ivog Sourt
Marshallville
Taverra Ber
Marstalville
Callowhill Street
Malden Lane
North Spiak
F. W. Miller
William Krorkoe
North Market Street
Miss Bailey
S. Patersburg
Kudis
Benedict
Ee House
Harding &Co
Easy Reaper
Grant Qoser
Lazevy Ne
Maniwa
Porkn Ag
Bane
Geof Rheaith
Ngomyption Fedtas
Reedsburg
Miateva Sivers
Jono
Macha Myers
Congress Township
Wiss Myers
Byers
Prtladsighta
G. A
Wadsworth and
Smithville
Ashland & Wooster
Correspondence Wooster Aritaitean
Acouall Meeting
Poreigo Mission Workers
Sean Roc
Lonarel
Sarne
Hrom
Wayne County Records
Plerjty
H.F. Crowl
A. 3. Lehman
Offidz
East Liberty Street
Lehman
Ing Dawcei
Nord Avenue
Roauenee
Julian Jeferies
Yoder
Manitoba
Colorado Springs
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Astian
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