Wayne County Fair Ends With Lean Profits and Hot Races
The Wayne County Agricultural Society fair of 1916 ended with modest financial return despite strong events. Roy Dillard won the 2:27 pace and Exhetll took the 2:29 trot, while Glove of Death and bicycle acts entertained attendees. Mrs Fridline of Phoenix, Arizona won the ladies driving race, and notable finds included a silver watch returned to its owner and a gold fraternity pin found in the grandstand.
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Wayne County Agricultural Society
Roy Dillard
Rah Forts
Wooster
Méxtell
Holmes County
Dillard
L Manorine
Wilkin
Weaver
Goldie Mac
Cgoldleaf
Close
Porse
Exhetll
B. G
Adell
Nea Wilson
E. G
Elvrra
Standen
Art Monagan
G. Elvyia
George Rose
Try Frrdline
Phenix Arizona
Wayne County
Adrian Swart
Plain Township
Fridline
Newton Beard
Beard
Frdline
Herry Caskey
Gearhart
Spangler
Supt. Jarvis
Jarvis
Edgar Goodman
Ebright
Maretes
Georgie Kettler
L J Campbell
Youngstown
Mr Campbell
Mran Prell
George Kettler
Preach Next Sunday Correction for Braddock Pastor
Rav J J Leberman of Braddock Pennsylvania will preach next Sunday at the Reformed church correcting a misstatement that Rev Nan of Canton would preach. The Republican reported the error last night.
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Rav J J Leberman
Braddock
Reformed Church
Nan
Canton
Catarrh cures and patent medicine ads excerpted
An OCR fragment lists Hal’s Catarrh Cure with endorsements and prices, plus several other patent remedies. It mentions sales through Toledo wholesalers, testimonials, and mentions of Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar and Foley’s Honey and Tar. A Batesville Indiana reader praises Hay Fever relief via Holes Honey and Tar.
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A. J Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Aera *Foley
Wooster Notes From Sept 12 1900 Local News Update
Miss Adelia Annat and Harper Annat return from Michigan while Samuel Antes recovers from illness. Residents visit or host visitors from Cleveland Pittsburgh and Vera Cruz with plans for Purdue and Occidental College. Birthday milestones and new local hires noted, plus a postal rule limiting carrier family passengers and upcoming fairs and band performances.
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Adelia Annat
Harper Annat
Michigan
Samuel Antes
Dr King’s New Discovery Publicized by Ora A Stephens
A Port Williams resident, Mrs Ora A Stephens, touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption and lung troubles. She claims three bottles finished a two year struggle, promising relief and a grand aid for throat and lung ailments. Trial bottle offered free and priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Ora A Stephens
Port Williams
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd
For sale in this community by W A Wilson
An advertised bottle sold for 60 cents, made in Warren Pennsylvania by a reputable company of business men who claim strong internal efficacy. The medicine is taken in small doses and is said to cure a large percent of cases compared to similar remedies. The Phillips Drug Co Warren Pa.
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Creney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
Ly “Apie
Mace
Wee E Trovax
Wolesale Druggists
Touledo
Waters
Kinnas & Marvin
U Ball
Hall
W. A Wilson
Warren
Phillips Drug Co
Warfreb
Fa. E
DeWitt
Kreiger Drug Store
Atlantic City
Ralph Miller
Walter Warner
J. W. Tate
Hallie Smith
Lucy Stitt
Ben Swarta
Aeme
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warns of Fatal Risks
The ad warns that kidney disease progresses subtly and can turn fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign, claiming it can correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Also notes low railroad rates to California via Baltimore and Ohio with agency contact for tickets.
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Manyley
Messicine
Foley
Bright
California
Baltimore& Ohio
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Kidney Aids Ad
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for injuries and piles, Pine resin kidney remedies, Blood Bitters for health, and Dade’s Little Liver Pills for gentle cleansing. Kreiger Drug Store markets these products with claimed benefits and price details.
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Dade
Kreiger
DeWitt’s
Kreiger Arug
Major and partners plan return via Niagara Falls
A note states Mr Major recently moved from Buffalo to Indiana and formerly managed the Buffalo branch of the Vankee Packing Co. in Tadianapollis. He is linked to a brokerage firm Major & Beachy. After visiting Philadelphia Atlantic City New York they will return home via Niagara Falls.
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Buffalo
Pilgrimage to Toledo by Wooster Commandery Knights
The Wooster Commandery Knights Templar plan a Sept 25 26 conclave in Toledo inviting Orientais Commandery No 12 Cleveland Hanselman Commandery No 19 Cincinnati Erie Commandery No 23 Sandusky Marion Commandery No 36 Marion and others. Train No 3 from Wheeling & Lake Erie carries Sir Knights to Toledo with special car. hotel space tight at Toledo venues including Swanona Hotel and private houses for those not housed.
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the Wooster Commandery
Knights Templar Eptect
Sir Knighta
Toledo
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Orrville
Criston
Lodh
Dee Sir Knights
Wooster
Creaton
Wooster Knights
Orientais"Commandery No. 12
Cleveland
Boody House
Hanselmainan
Cincinnati
Tavern Hotel
Erie
Sandusky
Memorial Hall
Marion
New Wana Hotel
Tz Derv
Fostoria
Wayne Hotel
Coormander
Lnck
Swanona
Happy Jack Faces Fine and Potential Infirmary Stay
John Myers known as Wooster's Happy Jack appeared before Mayor Van Nest after a spree that left him a town nuisance. The mayor ordered five dollars and costs, with the possibility of confinement at the workhouse or infirmary if the fine cannot be settled. Chief Leiner suggested removal from Wooster to curb further trouble, with a decision postponed until Monday.
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John Myers
Wooster
Happy Jack
van Nest
Leiner
Henry
Lenier
Political tactics cast doubt on Ashbrook push
The Ashbrook camp spreads word that law firm Weiser and Weygani, lifelong Democrats, support Ashbrook and hints at Smyser family opposition. The text warns of dime store sharp practices aimed at driving voters to declare for one side. It notes Wayne county Democrats once voted for Republicans for gain and suggests further accusations against Smyser relatives.
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Ashbrook
Judge Sayers
Messrs. Weiser & Weygani
Judge Smyrer
Smyser
Wayne County
Woman Recalls Severe Burns From Home Fire Incident
Mrs W H Wertz of Dalton recounts a recent rubbish burning accident when a small powder package exploded inside a stove, severely burning her hands face and head and setting a nearby wood box on fire. The blaze was extinguished with no further damage reported.
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W. H. H. Wertz
Dalton
Wertz
Aleo
Mia J
Funeral News and Community Notes from Dalton
Dalton notes report Capt Hayes canvassing for funds in town. Anti Samon league to hold Field Day and union church service on Sept 23 with a state officer possibly present. Local residents attended Wooster fair with the 11th regiment. Ford Young injured by a horse with a severe head wound. W T Hubbell visited Wooster to see his ill mother. Dalton pottery busy with apple butter crock and vinegar jug orders. Rev J T Hoak welcomed back for another year. A three year old son of B B Baughman burned to death in a gasoline explosion. service held at R Roebuck home. United Presbyterian orchestra plans a concert soon.
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Theandy
New
W. T. Hubbel
Wooster
Dalton Pottery
J. T Hoak
B. B. Baughman
Canton
R Roebuck
J. Tf. Hoak
Hubbell
United Presbyterian Orchestra
Card of Thanks for Mia Emma Donley
We sincerely thank neighbors and friends the choir and those who gave flowers and helped during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mia Emma Donley Jerry Donley and family
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Mia
Emma Donley
Jerry Donley
Marriage Licenses for Myers and Sullinger
A. L. Myers of Akron and Imo Sullinger of Creation obtained a marriage license, according to the public records.
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A. L. Myers
Akron
Imo Sullinger
Creation
A Cowboy's Girl draws crowd to City Opera House
The Bennett-Moulton Co presented A Cowboy's Girl last night to a full house with about 1,000 patrons turned away. The crowd praised the acting, songs, and scenes while the venue suffered a seven minute blackout and lights failed near opening, delaying doors until 7:45.
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City Opera House
Bennett-Moulton Co
The
Wooster Eagles Initiate Two as 11 Apply for Membership
The Wooster lodge of Eagles held a large meeting last night initiating two candidates and receiving eleven applications from prospective members. About twenty attended from nearby towns, mainly Orrville and Applecreek, with an elaborate banquet after the initiation. Tonight about eighty Wooster members will journey to Orrville for twenty members to be initiated into the Orrville lodge.
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Wooster Lodge of Eagles
Orrville
Applecreek
Wooster
Baltimore & Ohio to cut passenger rate east of Pittsburgh
The Baltimore and Ohio announces a new passenger rate of 214 cents per mile starting October 1 on lines east of Pittsburgh. The reduction mirrors Pennsylvania Railroad efforts and may extend systemwide. West Virginia and Maryland, through which B and O trunk lines pass, threatened 2 cent legislation, suggesting the move to forestall actions in those states and Pennsylvania.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Virginia
Maryland
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George Yoppe
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Donald & Laughlin
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Jeckton
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Wabash
Ind
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Harold
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Miles Snyder
Citizens’ National Bank
Simon Beat
Charleston Ill
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Columbus Avenue
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Schmuck & Bevington
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C. M. Tawney
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R. T Bechtel
J. B. Rockey
Toronto
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Sovereign Grand Lodge of Oddfellows
W. C. Myera
Mr. Myers
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Ohio
Edward Mott
Reddy
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British Columbia
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Nevada
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Lima
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Croker
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J. W. Hooke
Patterson
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Opera House
Eagles
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S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
K. O. Dewitt & CO
Krieger Drug Store
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Osepe C. Fritz
Attorney-atlaw
Procter & O’hair’s
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East Liberty Street
Funce
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Warding & Co
Mart L. Bmyber
Objio
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F. Kean
Attorney-all-law
McClarran's
From Block
Liberty Street
Parar Ue Co
M.clarean Harles
Jones
Mastieonyhinidae Wooster, Ohlo
Taylor & Taylor
J.B Taylor
Attorneys-at-law
R. G. Taylor
Ohlo
Nice Block
Hes
B. Swartz
Wayse County
U.S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
SOTA
Olahien Rener
R. H.N. Mater Woodsther
OBIO
Dook
Spatoert
D. H. A. Hart
EYE and Ear
Downing Block
Beall Ave
Bowman
New York Eye and Ear Institute
Johomas A. Elder, S. A
Lanbach & Boyd's Drug Store
Publc Square
Wooster, Ohile
Blankbook Manufacturing
Jacob Bisocher
Frick Memorial Block
Woostee Obio
First National Bank
Ashland
Chio
J. M. Norris
Derry
Maide
Laubac
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