Children Taken To Home In Custody Case
Judge Eason heard an appeal by Mrs. Elizabeth Houriet of Dalton seeking custody of her two daughters, aged 8 and 11, from Canal Fulton father Ulysses Houriet. The divorce decree had given the father custody during vacation and the mother during school, but the mother claimed the children did not receive proper attention. The motion was dismissed and the children were committed to the care of the Children’s Home.
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Eason
Elizabeth Houriet
Dalton
Ulysses
Parente Beta
PALLERSBURG DAY Wets Lost Battle by a Vote of 151
In Holmes county the local option election yielded a dry result with 507 ballots cast. The dry side claimed 329 votes against 176 for wet, giving a majority of 153. Voter turnout was described as steady and the day noted for prayer meetings and child-focused events surrounding the issue.
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Wets
Miltersburg
Holmes County
Munlersburg
Stientouoey
Medina ceremony marks cornerstone of new Catholic church
fragmented OCR notes describe a corner stone laying at a Medina Catholic church event on a Sunday. mentions Meneiguer, Mahon, Cleveland, and an attendance or speaker lineup. details are unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Meneiguer
Cleveland
fragmentary Karnival Hours and Fireworks Display Fizzle
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a local event with fireworks and crowds. It references a display that failed to meet expectations and notes general disorder. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a dampened community celebration with a disappointing finish.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Adverts
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It touts F J Cheney as trustworthy and notes the products are sold by wholesale druggists Wassess Rissas & Makooy in Toledo. The copy emphasizes internal action on blood and mucous membranes and offers testimonials and per-bottle pricing.
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Cheney
Wassess Rissas & Makooy
Toledo
Hall
Ely 5 Crean Balm Advertisement for Nasal Cstdarrh
An old style drug ad promises relief from nasal catarrh by using Ely Bros Cream Balm. It claims removal of causes to end sneezing and offensive discharge, with sales through druggists or mail order from Ely Bros, 66 Warres Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Ely Bros
Warres Stret
New York
Trains Leave Wooster Over Pennsylvania Lines
East bound and west bound train times listed for Wooster with arrivals and departures throughout the day. Schedule shows multiple daily trains including morning and evening departures with varying travel times.
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Wooster
Pennsylvania
B. & C South
Local notices shift through a day of small town events
George Strock loses sixty dollars in cash and papers, Mill Brook threshers suffer a heavy fire loss near Smith home, Mary J. Richardo estate files suit for one hundred dollars, a small fire at Barrett shop causes minor damage, a Urrville child dies of cholera infantum, and various petty incidents from thefts to arrests fill the week.
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Barrett
John Smith
Urrville
Fifty Against Two Infirmed By Confinement
Advert brief extols Hood sarsaparilla to refresh blood boost appetite aid sleep and restore health after long confinement. Also promotes Foley s Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder issues with claims of strengthening the system. Krieger s Drug Store markets these remedies with listed prices and locations.
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Hood
Foley
Mbixler
H. Boyd & Co
Rev C F Johnson Named Delegate to North Ohio Conference
Pastor Rev C F Johnson of the Methodist church has been chosen as a delegate to the General Conference in Baltimore next May. Delegates elected include Dr Whitlock Dr Reeder Dr Galloway and Rev Johnson. The General Conference, held every four years, will address many church questions and Johnson will help in the settlement of these issues.
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C. F. Johnson
Methodist Church
Baltimore
Whitlock
Reeder
Galloway
Johnson
Miss Lillian Miller Taken Into Custody for Probation Violation
Miss Lillian Miller fourteen, daughter of Mrs. W Miller of West Norton Street, was taken into custody Saturday on probate court papers based on information from truant officer Phil Kilsperman. Previously noted as a juvenile delinquent, she was placed on probation for a chance at reform but failed to obey her mother. Probate Judge Orr ordered her committed to the Girls Industrial School at Lancaster, with Sheriff Cusmey to transport her early next week.
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Lillian Miller
Wiloer Miller
West Norton Street
Phil Kilsperman
Girls’ Industrial School
Orr
Narrow escape on Saybolt Hill bridge hinges on rotten planks
Mr and Mrs M H Himmelrich of Saybolt Hill narrowly escaped as a bogey and horse plunged through a rotten bridge plank at Saybolt Hill. They were thrown clear with minor injuries while the animal avoided a leg break. A temporary plank is in place but timber replacement is needed to prevent future costly accidents.
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M. H. Himmelrich
Saybolt Hill
Himmelrich
Aibmeirten
Mra Simmelrich
Unclear OCR text on Ohio National Guard at Canton event
Fragmentary notice discusses Onis National Guard units to participate in a Canton unveiling, naming regiments and the need to fund railway fare. Mentions State Emergency board allocations and selection of troops, but details are garbled and incomplete.
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Onis National Guard
Tha MeKinley Wonuwert
Canton
vNth
Drust
Kerroth
Batallion of
Engineers
Cleveland
State Emergvency Board
Seletions
Nave Veen
Aetate
Autun
Jerry From Kerry at the Opera House Draws Standing Room
After the appearance of Jerry From Kerry at the opera house last evening a crowded audience left many turned away. The corpings estate for those who attended, the performance advertised as amusing drew steady laughter throughout the show.
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Jerry
Kerry
Marriage Licenses Issued to Eight Couples
Wm D McFadden of Wooster with Odessa M Hoover of Weilersville. Montford Kennedy of Hayesville with Pearl Piper of Reedsburg. Harry Kinkler with Myrtle Bowersox of Wooster. Quincy E Patton of Delaware Ohio with Viola May Branstetter of Wooster. Elmer McNair of Homersville with Mary Dull of Burbank. John Zebner of Ashland with Nellie Shakley of West Salem.
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Wm D McFadden
Wooster
Odessa M. Hoover
Weilersville
Montford Kennedy
Hayesville
Pearl Piper
Reedsburg
Harry Kinkler
Myrtle Bowersox
Quincy E. Patton
Delaware, O
Viola May Branstetter
Elmer McNair
Homersville
Mary Dull
Burbank
John Zebner
Ashland
Nellie Shakley
West Salem
Pennies thank you note from Elizabeth Hofacre
A note of thanks from Elizabeth Hofacre for the Landsome gift of 1826 Pennies presented at the fair grounds, courtesy of Paumier shoe store. The author expresses gratitude to the store for the gift.
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Paumier Shoe Store
Elizabeth Hofacre
Various Patent Medicines Promising Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement fragment promotes Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets for stomach derangement and headaches, Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets for neuralgia and pain, and Pineules for kidney discomfort. It lists sellers Bixler's Modern Pharmacy, Krieger's Drug Store, and Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin, with prices and refund notes.
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Chamberlain
Bixter
Frederick Hookway's Will Filed For Probate In Massillon
The will of the late Frederick Hookway filed for probate disposes of a substantial estate to his children and grandchildren and provides for the widow of an old friend. It directs 4900 stock par value in Union Bank of Massillon to L. Hicks widow for life, then portions to grandson William F Hookway at 21, and granddaughter Helen Hookway at 21, with dividends paid if needed. Alice Saybolt receives 2000 life use of a Massillon store room and a North Erie street home valued at 4000, with taxes and repairs paid. after her death her children share the property. Fred E Hookway is named executor with power to sell remaining real estate.
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Frederick Bookway
Tollowe
Union Bank
Manailion
Mre L. Hicke
Geo. B Hicks
Cleveland
Wm. F Hookway
Helen Hookway
Abe
Massillon
Erie Street
Alice Saybolt
Wm Saybolt
Maple McMillen
Fred
Hookway
Fred E. Hookway
Fred E .Hookway
Van Amburgs Reward For Town Patronage Recalls War Era
A Kent Courier note recalls Mr. Van Amburg directing his manager to pay Doylecown on Wednesday a reward for town patronage and saving his show from the sheriff in war times. Van Amburg died twenty years ago. John Long of Spruce street passed away quietly on Thursday. He is in fair health for his age and recalls Webster history vividly. He told The Republican representative how he planted the giant elm in his yard. The residence owned by J E Frick at 135 As these trees, though young then, are now about 175 years old.
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A&kson
van Amburg
Doylecown
Kent Courier
John Long
Spruce Street
Long
Mr Long
Wosster
J E Frick
Souvenir Cards Flood Wooster Fair After Home Week Ends
Visitors flocked to the Wooster post office and streets for the home week finale sending scores of souvenir postal cards to relatives and friends. Dealers reported huge demand for Wooster views and humorous captions while fairgoers watched stunts including a dramatic run down the incline by the Human Torch and a risky roller skate dive into the creek drawing cheers.
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Wooster
Tesa
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted As Healing Cure
An early ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the happiest combination of arnica flowers and healing balsams. It claims the salve is a universal cure with guaranteed effectiveness and lists S. H. Boyd & Co as retailers.
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S. H. Boyd. &Co
Truggistes
Fast Auto Held Up Near Court House
Deputy Sheriff Ault received a call to identify a car and driver. He halted chauffeur D. B. Dibble of Wadsworth near the courthouse, releasing him after learning the name. An accident six miles north injured a young man named Sommers, who was driving and throwing a horse, injuries described as bad bruises. The incident was blamed on Dibble’s alleged carelessness.
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Ault
Sommers
Dibble
Thief Steals Cash From Cafe Box At American House
H. H. Zeigler reports a theft at the American house cafe where a small box with cash and several small checks was stolen. The loss is estimated between zero and 70 dollars and the timing is believed to be between 3 and 6 p.m. Two strangers seen loitering near the office are suspected. the thief likely opened the office safe and took the box. A pen also disappeared shortly before the discovery of the theft.
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H. H. Zeigler
Sickness Claims Albert Pfeffer at 54
Albert Pfeffer aged 54 years and 1 month died at noon Thursday from pneumonia and related illnesses. He was a longtime horse conditioner and trainer from Manafield, previously ill after returning home on North Grant Street. Funeral was at 2 p m Sunday from his North uwrant residence. Survived by wife Mrs Pfeffer, sister Miss Nannie Pfeffer of Akron, and brother David Pfeffer of Wooster.
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Albert Pfeffer
Pfeffer
Manafield
North Grant Street
Chester Township
Philip Pfeffer
Burial for Sadie Harned at Wooster after Chicago death
Sadie Harned, 43, wife of C E Harned formerly of the county, died suddenly in Chicago from hemorrhages. Her remains were brought to Wooster for burial with services at noon Friday conducted by Rev H D Allen. She is described as a daughter of James Taggart of Wooster township and is survived by several children from a prior marriage.
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Mra
Sadie Harned
C.e.-Harnedy
Chicago
Wooster
H. D. Allen
Harned
James Taggart
Wooster Township
Wife Seeks Divorce from William Mitteo for Gross Neglect
A petition for divorce has been filed by the wife against William Mitteo citing gross neglect and failure to provide. She also requests restoration to her maiden name.
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William Mitteo
Ragged Hero at Chicago Stock Co Draws Crowds Despite Sold-Out Seats
Hundreds turned away at 6pm Thursday as every seat for A Ragged Hero by the Chicago Stock Co was sold. Manager Graham Earle praised the choice with strong performances by Mr Blackcaller and Miss McCoy, who drew applause for their comedy and singing.
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Chicago Stock Co
Graham Earle
Wooster and Millersburg Plan Joint Matinee Races
E Q Boles Joseph Joes Calvin Armstrong and P G Palmer visited Wooster to arrange a joint matinee racing program at Millersburg fair grounds on Friday September 27. The Wooster Driving association aims to bring about 20 head of horses for the event, a highlight of the homecoming week.
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Millersburg
E.Q. Boles
Joseph Joes
Calvin Armstrong
P.G. Palmer
Wooster
Wooster Driving Association
Millersburg Driving Association
Fair Grounds
Wooster Club
Liver Trouble Cure Promoted by Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement argues a torpid liver signals overall mal nourishment and recommends Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery to restore digestion and liver function. It claims the non secret herbal extract improves stomach activity blood making secretions and cleanses poisons while warning against indigestible foods. It asserts endorsements by medical writers and urges regular use until vigor returns.
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Acti
Pierce
One Minute Gough Cure For Gounds, Golds and Croup
A brief 19th century apothecary item touts a quick remedy called Gough cure for gounds and croup. It promises fast relief with simple ingredients and urges readers to try the preparation at home. The notice emphasizes ease and affordability for families seeking cure in minutes.
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Gough
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