Wayne County fair prize winners list continues
The long roster of poultry and livestock awards from Wooster area shows multiple winners across breeds. Notable names include Wilson, Horn, Esselburn, Miller, Gilman, Chambers, and Franks among others, with prizes for Leghorns, White Leghorns, Black Minorcas, Black Spanish, Blue Andalusians, Dorkings, Orpingtons, and many more, plus domestic and fruit display prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Fair
Wilson
Wilson White Langshans
Horn
C Brown Leghorns
Esselpuri Drorners
Snreve
Tung
S. Miler
Wooster
Esselburn
Miller
R C Brown Leghorns
Torn Chambers
Chambers
Devoe Paint Promotion for Wooster Trade
A Portland style sales pitch extols Devoe paints as sweeter and more economical than rivals. The letter claims one gallon covers as much as two, saving labor costs and extending wear, urging Wooster retailers to exclusive sale. FW Devoe & Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Dr Albert F Snell's Private Sanitarium Consultation Offer
An aged advertisement promotes Dr Albert F Snell of Cincinnati Ohio offering free consultation and examination during his trip. It claims a new system curing deafness catarrh paralysis rheumatism and nervous diseases with no charge for visit and promises life saving potential for those seeking treatment. It warns active seekers only and excludes idle curiosity seekers.
Tetter cure claim from long sufferer in midland city
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Salve cured a thirty year tetter case from D. H. Beach of Midland City Als. It references other products like Frost Syrup for constipation and Ortho-Laxative and mentions avoiding appendicitis. The copy imitates early 20th century patent medicine style with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
D. H. Beach
Midland City
Als
Bixtor
S. B. Boyd & Co
Biscuits Cakes and Butter Varieties Dominated by Local Names
A crowded list details many baked goods and preserves from Flora Oatman to Mrs Lytle, including Flora Oatman Home made biscuits and cakes, various fruit butters, jams, and jellies, plus numerous textile and craft items in the Women’s Work department. Prizes were awarded to multiple ladies, with many named participants in the remainder of displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Oatman
Media
Ogden
Thompson
Gertrude Ammon
Mro Lytle
Litle
Ellenberger
Lytle
Fowler
Chambers
Ellenveree
Gertrude Alman
Franks Woman's Work Department
Schroth
Moore
Themen
Smith L
Beresford
Smith
Covault
Keresford
Fredrick
Palmer
Leresford
Kistling
Krowna
Woop Ruling
Cunningham
Warrold
Aftes
Lillian Prodrick
Rusd
Kenman
Geo Kingsley
J Spangler
Seelye
Official Orders for Ohio National Guard to Canton Dedication
Adjutant General Critchiel announces the Ohio National Guard will attend the McKinley mausoleum dedication on September 30. The assignment covers the Fifth and Eighth Regiments under Col. Zimmerman and Col. Maher, with units from Fourth of Columbus and Major Croson's Seventh battalion. Many Eighth members oppose the trip due to one day’s pay and Sunday night departure, hoping to return Monday night. Company D turnout is expected to vary due to strict orders and related mutterings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio National Guard
McKinley Mausoleum
Critchiel
Col. Zimmerman
Cleveramt
oHrath
Beeyras
Fourth
Columbus
Croson
Zaneaville
Canton
Must Count the Stamps Under an Order
An order requires Wooster and all U S post offices to tally postage stamps on all mail for seven days from Oct 12 to Oct 19. The goal is to determine revenue sent to the Washington office, with vast numbers of pieces inspected and records kept for stamp amounts and mail class counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
United States
Washington
Sam
Electric Bitters and Panama Canal Temptation Warned
An old notice discusses high wages tempting artisans to join Panama Canal construction while malaria fears deter many. It touts Electric Bitters as a malaria safeguard and remedy for blood issues and eye troubles. Also mentions Dr. K. G. Dailey offering modern veterinary and dental services with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
S. H. Boyd & Co
Road sinks into lake near Creston. impassable west of Craston
A section of about one hundred feet of a road leading west from Craston sank twenty feet on Thursday, creating a deep sink hole that has made the route impassable. The ground appears waterlogged with clay and debris pushed up, suggesting a hidden lake beneath. Surveyor Knepp was sent to sound the lake and assess costs for possible filling, while officials caution that Wayne county lacks Erie railroad funds for a costly fix.
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Craston
Creston
Burbank
Lodi
Erie Railroad
Erie
Henry M. Knepp
Wayne County
Harrison
Marrison
Matinee horse races conclude with small field at fair grounds
About 200 attended the matinee on the fair grounds Friday. Delays from drawing entries reduced starters to a smaller field than usual. Races included Dalton Boy Otto P Star Dillard and others with times listed, and the club plans a joint matinee with Millersburg next Friday.
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Fair Grounds
Millersburg
Millersburg Association
Grape Thieves Strike City Home and Vineyards
Thieves net about 100 pounds of grapes from Mrs Karl Fisher on Beall Avenue and hit several other city properties. Widespread fruit thefts reported in Fifth Ward vineyards and along Pittsburg Avenue as crop ripens.
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Karl Fisher
Beall Avenue
Fifth Ward
Pittsburg Avenue
Aunt of Dr Beer Hurt En Route to Ashland Depot
Mrs D B Duncan of Crawfordsville Ind, aunt of Dr J D Beer and sister of Judge Thomas Beer of Bucyrus, was injured en route from a relative’s home to the Ashland depot on Monday afternoon. A farewell paged for her album, to be held at Judge Beer’s Bucyrus home, was postponed due to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Duncan
Crawfordsville
Ind
Ashland
Bucyrus
Thomas Beer
Prominent Cham berlain Pain Balm claims relief
An ailment remedy article touts Chamberlain s Pain Balm with a Orange Michigan user, Luke LaGrange, asserting three weeks of other treatments failed and two applications cured a bad lame back. It also promotes Dr Shoop s Restorative for stomach and heart nerves, claiming rapid relief and nerve strengthening, with Racine Wisconsin dealer samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke LaGrange
Orange Mich
Bixler
3. H. Boyd & Co
Shoop
Only Two Judges On Wayne County Circuit Court Call
The Wayne county circuit court session for 1904 will be convened by Judges Frank Taggart and Maurice H. Donahoe on February 4 and September 2. Judge T. T. McCarty, ill at his Canton home, is not named on the call though he remains a judge. Due to election law peculiarities he will stay on the bench until February 1909, leaving two judges until then. his successor will be chosen next year, with vacancy only by death.
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Circuit Court
Wayne County
Frank Taggart
Maurice H. Donahue
T. T. McCarty
McCarty
Donahoe
Taggart
Canton
Oeen
Voice Manager Sicks Ad Work Amid City Visit
West, business manager of the Voice, Wooster College paper, rushed to the city late last week to draft ads but left the same day fearing illness. Vermath Smogner of Bellaire named acting manager in West’s absence. Rev T D Richards of Germantown Md brought two sons to Wooster to work, noting many changes in faculty since his day. Other faculty arrivals include W C Thompson, Prof Ralph H Carr, Mias Araula Mille. visits from Rev Leonard Barrett and Dr J W Cummings.
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West
The
Voice
T. D. Richards
Germantown
Wooster
Richards
W. C. Thompson
Princeton Seminary
Mias Araula Mille
Bucyrus
Leonard Barrett
Cleveland
Ibrig
Bloomington
Jamestown
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
J W. Cummings
Nankin
L P McCulloch
Kinsman
Melvin sells Wooster machine shop theater to Sigler
John M. Melvin and family sold the theatorium picture show of his machine shop on Wednesday afternoon. Sigler took possession in the evening. Mr and Mrs Melvin, longtime friends in Wooster, will relocate to Massillon to resume residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Melvin
Sigler
Mrs. Melvin
Wooster
Masaillon
Rew Suits Filed Against Gorgas and Wilhelm
Theodore D. Wilhelm files suit against C. A. Gorgas and George H. Gorgas seeking judgment on two promissory notes. One note for 50 dollars dated October 2, 1908, and another for 85 dollars dated January 15, 1904. Lyman Critchfield is attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore D. Wilhelm
C. A Gorgas
George H. Gorgas
Lyman Critchfield
Caught in Sink Hole While Berry Picking
Bob Wilson with John Patterson and Adam Schneider ventured for elderberries Thursday and hauled about two bushels before Wilson sank in mud but was rescued. Patterson rode on Wilson as they crossed a ditch. Schneider provided boards and aided in freeing Wilson and completing the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wilson
John Patterson
Adam Schneider
Mr. Wilson
Meears
Wilson
Patterson
Mr Wilson
Patterson Wilson
Ordinance Passed by West Salem Council on Rail Line
West Salem council met after adjournment to consider a street railway ordinance. After discussion and amendment the measure moved to first reading with yeas from Greely Bush Stephens Hoegner Hartsell Taylor and one nay from Hoegner before the mayor cast the deciding vote. Hoegner switched to yea, passing to first reading.
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West Salem
Greely
Stephens
Yea
Bush
Nay
Hoegner
Hartsell
Taylor
Right of Way for Rural Mail Carriers Declared
Postmaster General issued a rule granting rural mail carriers the right of way on all country roads. All other carriages must surrender the right of way to rural carriers. The rule dates back to four horse stagecoaches and protects rapid mail transport. Obstructing the mails is a serious matter.
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United States
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Fair Association
Selburn Shreve
McFarland
McFarland J
Wilson Ivach Cochin
Widsun
Sulle
Orpingtonsa
R W Gilman
Rituman
Gilman
Same
George Miller
Ilulmesvile
Gillman
Stauffer
Mille
Polisi
Walson
Wison
Bers
Cumberland
Franks
E& P Franks L. P. Fowler
Rose Fowler
Ohio
ED Ranger
Franks Carmon
Hebron
Vermont
Gob
Kimber
WC Yost
Gerlach
Nes
Baldwin
H Ekas
Chamber's
Ben Davis
Rambo
Franks Wagner
Wealty
Mrs. Lytle
Emma Derr
Mrs. Kline
J. T. Kjiester Wooster
Devof & CO Nework
Archer
Albert F. Snell
Cincinnati
Albert F. Snetl
Tetter
Canal Zone
K .G. Dailey
Jer
Neve Atv
Woosters Association
Dalton Boy
E. G
J. W. Irwin
Aes
Otto P
A. G
Otto Ports
Mollie G
B. m
Greenawald
Star Dillard
Hobby Pierce
Jay Strock
Walkover
B. G. K. Paumier
Joe K
B.m .J. eiBkeeioor
Don B.bs
Hugh Ports
May
Frank Bedford
Metlis Chimes
B-M
Jos Jolns
Mary Temple
Blk.m
D Slaybaugh
Walter K
Blk. G
W Keeney
Nimrod
Br. S
Newt Beard
Alice M
B m
McFadden Chattie
Plk
Wm Burnett Mionte M
John Bruce Cabbage
Sam Morr
Dr. Beer
Relus
Ralph H. Carr
Storm Lake
Iowa
Rew
Ariola
HE. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicabri Krieger Drug Store
Ely
M Elv Brothers
Warren Street
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Wayne Co
Amos L. Zook
Libert
Firestone
Buchanan
Coal and Land: Co
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