Local Ballot Officials Named in Island County List
For Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt of New York Prosecuting Attorney R El Crit Heteld of Shrevewey Commissioner Avid Pavin of East Union Township Coroner TD Hollingsworth of Crester Infirmary Director T Armstrong of Gannan Township.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
R. EL Crit¢ Heteld
Shreve
Wey
Avid Pavin
East Union Township
TD Hollingsworth
Crester
T Armstrong
Gannan Township
Political Debate on Expansion and Imperialism
A Confederate era style political column attacks the Democratic stance on expansion and Cuba, contrasting it with Republican calls for Philippine involvement. It quotes past Democratic positions on Cuba, the Philippines, and Louisiana purchase, and notes shifts labeled as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The piece also references local figures Mansfield and Roosevelt’s lines, mixing critique with regional gossip.
Prone to political quips and campaign chatter
The text mocks campaign rhetoric and political figures, noting verbose orators, weekly polling, potential indictments, and international affairs including Transvaal annexation rumors. It uses satirical tones to critique politicians and media reactions to current events.
Wooster Fall Festival Opens with Free Day and Exhibits
Under the auspices of Business Men of the City Wooster hosts a three day fair October 16 17 and 18 featuring balloon ascensions parachute descents aerial performances and concerts by top bands. Merchants have donated premiums including 3000 in gold for best farm product display and 30 sewing machine for second place with similar offerings across all departments. Community urged to attend with family and friends for free amusements and contests.
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Wooster
Wage Scale Signed Restores Steel Work for 10000 Men
The signing by Republic Iron and Steel and Americano Steel Loop Companies ends a wage dispute and brings 10 000 workers in Eastern Ohio Western Pennsylvania and Indiana back to work. Plants will resume production boosting wealth through trade and commerce.
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Tur
Republic
Ron and Steel
Americano Steel Loop Companies
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Porto Rico Trade Shifts Under New Law
The Porto Rico article discusses trade after a new law, noting exports to the United States rose by half compared to last year while American imports rose 150 percent from four years ago. It cites May to July 1990 figures showing goods valued at $2.6 million exported and $2.1 million received from the U S.
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Porto Buaco
United States
Porto Rico
Lincoln Against the People Despotism Against the Republic
An Ohio Statesman editorial from July 27 condemns Democratic spending as emptying the dinner pails of American workers. It argues the party betrays the public by inordinate power, likening it to a tyrant and pressing the raw issue of democracy versus despotism.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Ohio Statesman
Political tirades from a bygone era echoing monarchy and liberty
A fragment from a Crawford County Forum editorial dated October 8, 1863 argues for defending republican principles against alleged despotism. It cites critics who compare modern leaders to monarchs, and recalls the American founders pledging life and fortune for liberty.
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Crawford County Forum
Imperial Crown and the Threat to Democracy in a Prewar Editorial
Opening editorial cites warnings of an alleged conspiracy to crown an imperial presidency, criticizing Lincoln's governance and stance on constitutional limits. It notes Marcus at Asbury Park attacking overconfidence and the “cuckoo” party. Roosevelt’s Chicago Labor Day speech avoids politics while Bryan’s stance on 1896 promises and silver policy is questioned.
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Lincoln
Cincinnati Enquirer
Locle Marcus
Asbury Park
Theutcome
McKinley
Steubenville Press
Roosevelt
Chicago
Bryan
Potatoes Shipment Woes Cause Smaller Bids Says Shippers
Potato shippers accuse farmers of carelessness in norting potatoes, lowering receipts by three to five cents per bushel. Farmers counter the Aspinwall Pot Sorter is inefficient, noting few potatoes pass through the machine, making the process slow and laborious.
Aged Mother Calijed Passes At Home
An aged mother, Mrs Anna E Seiler, died Tuesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs McKinnes in Wooster aged 71 years. She came five years ago to care for grandchildren Clara James and Julia Seiler who reside in missionary homes. Her only surviving child, a father of the children, is a missionary in India. Interment to be in Harrisburg, Pa, with services at 330 PM.
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Tf McKinnes
Anna E. Seiler
Seiler
Wooster
Witl
Clara James
Julia Seiler
Chilirya
India
Seile
Harrisburg
Vi Kunney
Protests Follow Trip Home After Horse Thomas Race Controversy
John Wo Long and James M Sha'Tet return from the North Seat with the horse Thomas amid protests claiming misidentification. They defend the animal as a good one and say protests forced them to ride back in a boxcar for days, claiming Thomas finished second in several trots.
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John Wo Long
James M Sha
Thomas
Long
Stole Butter Arrests Highlight Local Crime
Policeman David Greist on Saturday night arrested Edward Carse on intoxication charges. He was tried for petit larceny for stealing three rolls of butter from the Mougey House. Carse pleaded guilty and was bound over to probate court. Carse has a troubled history, described as peculiar and often perverse, with prior trouble and recent liquor-related incidents. He has been employed at a hotel but discharged, and on a recent Saturday evening he attacked the Mougey hotel owner after liquor refusal and attempted to set fire to the hotel. He is about 22 years old and owns substantial property.
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David Greist
Edward Carse
Mouzey House
Carse
West Salon
Doncaster
Limes
Carsena
Jacob Mougey
Mougay
Surprised neighbor birthday visits reported
In Apple Creek on September 24 Miss Tacy Phillips, a longtime resident, received a birthday surprise from the Neighbors Chain Party, each delivering a pound or more of food or clothing. A Presbyterian parsonage box social drew a good crowd and funds. Various local visits and moves are noted, including Miss Maud Hess returning from Cleveland and Dr. Jameson moving to Feeble Street.
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Republicar
Apple
Tacy Phillips
Presbyterian Parsonage
Maud Hess
Cleveland
Pontius
Canton
C G. Miller
Franklin Marrow
Canal Fulton
Hess
Vincent Moore
Colorado
Ida Thomas
Oak Grove
Moore
J. R. Moore
Dr. Jameson
Feeble Street
Prairie Lass
Springville notes and arrivals in local area
Sept 24 report from Springville highlights Geo Chandler and wife visiting Loudonville, Ashland relatives trips, and Ira Wharton’s residence improvement. Wise buys Harve Bird property. McClure family hosts. Carl Bros. install two wind mills for Geo Felger and Jno Barton. Chas Burnett leads in corn cutting with 154 shocks per day amid mowing weeds. one horse injured by a cutter bar accident. recovery uncertain.
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Geo. Chandler
Loudonville
McClure
James Anderson
Ney
Ashland
Ira Wharton
Wise
Harve Bird
eClare Bros
Bertolette
Shreve
C. W. Rittenhouse
Hoak
Big Show at Shreve Free Fair Opens in Style
The Republican Shreve, Sept. 26, reports the first day of the annual free fair was a success. Exhibitions across departments are creditable and meet former standards. Attendance was large thanks to good weather. A six great crowd is expected on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Wayne Circuit Court Opens With Complex Case List
Wayne Circuit Court convened on Tuesday with Judge Adams Mo Douglass and ROM Vor on the bench. The first case filed was Mato Zimmerman et al versus Ammen Crimbteld, an error matter. The proceeding touched on addressing issues related to a camper and a motor van in Motieag township, Ashland.
Wooster Gun Club Shoot Draws Visitors
The Wooster Gun Club held a shoot at the hotel Montes and the Park grounds drew many visitors. Local and visiting shooters anticipated prizes and praised the event, hoping for a return visit next year.
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Wooster Gun
Bhetel Montes
Cammie
Aged farmer dead and local social notes
Aged farmer dies after long illness. Obituary details note John Hyadt of near the Tack church, aged 72 years, 20 months and days, with funeral at the UB church. Nearby residents and visitors include Mrs A W Huffman of Barberton, Lee Kline of Dayton, Hallie Neumyer returning home after weeks with relatives, and Mrs Flickinger visiting husband in Barberton. Street committee nearing completion of depot street graveling, improvement noted. New appointment for Wo Leggett at Buorhuank church assigned by UB Conference at Beech City.
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Brbank
Sepoch
Bire Groff
Rittonan
A W Hauffmaan
AF Huffman
Barberton
Lee Kline
Dayton
Hallie Neumyer
Kron
F Or
Flickinger
Our Street Committee
Depot Street
John Hyadt
Mr Hyatt
Williamsport
Oswego County
Baring
B. Church
Wo Leggett
Newpor Rstown
Buorhuank Chrafr
Beech City
Synod of Ohio to Meet in City Early October
The Synod of Ohio of the United Presbyterian Church will convene in this city Tuesday through Thursday, October 2 to 4, with ministers and laymen from Steubenville, Muskingum, Wheeling, Detroit and Mansfield in attendance. Sessions include sermons, devotional exercises, and conferences on pulpit preparation, church work, and Sabbath schools.
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Synod of Ohio
United Presbyterian Church
Steubenville
Muskingum
Wheeling
Detroit
Mansfield
M. B. Patterson
W. Waddell
D. D
William Duncan
J. A. Wilson
F. RE. Dean
J. O. Campbell
Ev. L. L. Gray
T. H. Hanna, Jr
J. C. Pinkerton
J. C. Pollock
E. E. Cleland
E. F. Kimmelshue
Synod
Conference On
Letters on Wooster Office List September 25
The list of letters in Wooster post office dated September 25 includes Alice A. Davison, Miss Harriott Nelson, H. Bro Gentlemen, Eyman, B Lee McAfee, Shanksmith, Hohnson, and others. Names such as Gould, Bank Ri, and Mrs appear in fragmented entries with no complete addresses.
Tramps Rob and Abandon Youth in Freight Car Assault
A young man riding a freight car encounters two tramps who rob him of cash and valuables and throw him from the car, leaving him injured and distressed. The incident highlights dangers on rail transport and the attackers’ violence.
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Ste Stauffer
Iik Y
Px& D
Murder Near Mansfield Leaves Gunmith Dead
August Borkes a gunsmith forty miles east of Belleville was found murdered last night.16 gashes marked his head and his skull mashed. A man was seen near a horse rug as a posse of citizens pursued him. Sheriff Pulver confirmed arrests this morning and said two prisoners would be taken to the penitentiary in Mansfield.
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Ept
Borkes
Belleville
Scotty Dis
Sheri Pulver
Denos
Mansfield
Local option election set for Milton next Tuesday
Local option vote will be held in Milton on October 2. Andrew Steel, a longtime Milton Township resident and pioneer, died Sunday night and will be buried in Seville cemetery this afternoon. The notice also mentions visiting guests Mrs El Wiley of Iowa and Mrs Bodine of Pennsylvania, with Miss J Jo Roop of Dayton staying with Rev. Weimer during the United Brethren Conference at Beachity.
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Republican
Sterling
el Wiley
Iowa
Mis. Bodine
Pennsylvania
Anpl
Henry J. Lance
Miss J.jroop
Dayton
Rev
Weimer
Revan Weimer
Beachity
Pitotsburg
Andrew Steel
Mitton Wawnship
Seville
Milton
Last Sermon at Conference and Local News from Lake Fork
Rev D Cassel preached his final conference year sermon at the Lake Fork church. The infant child of Tank and Matilda Landis died Sunday night and was buried Tuesday at Lake Fork cemetery. Josie Eley bought a new bicycle and Alfred Spreng and wife moved to a house near Rich. Robert Mecaler recovered from illness, North Aber and John Spreng attended the Beach City UH conference. Seibert made a business trip to Wooster. preaching will continue at TB church next Sunday morning.
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Bormspondence
Tor Kepcel
Can
Lake Fork
Seward Seibert
Columbus
MK Seibert
CY D. Cassel
Tank
Matisse Landis
Vo Fry
Josie Eley
Alfred Spreng
Rtobert Mecaler
Jorth Aber
John Spreng
Beach City
S Seibert
Wooster
Canaan Community News Briefs and Religious Notices
Local notices from Canaan include visits by Miss Zehner and Mrs. Nelson Shaw, guests in Friendsville and Lodi. Mrs Blaccoche Havenstein hosts relatives, and Mr Leyverd with wife visit from Huntington. Presbyterians hold Rally Day at 1:30 followed by sermon. Epworth League to be led by Miss Bessie Battley. Picnic day hindered by busy season but church program featured scripture verses and songs.
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Blaccoche Havenstein
Friendsville
Zehner
Resten
Mathes
Nelson Shaw
Lodi
Whitmire Oatanday
Frank Hoisington
Leyverd
Huntington
O. Nash Herman
E I. Herman
Presbyterian Sabbath School
T. Darrah
Charles Allaman
Canaan
Krook
Samuel Whensetter
Plain Township
Epworth League
Bessie Battley
Debate at Millbrook Baptist Church on October 1
A discussion will be held at Millbrook Baptist Church Millbrook on Monday evening October 1. The question asks if the Bible reaches that ath is the Cessation of Man's Body Soul and Spirit with Elder EK Madvill affirm and Rev Spaid deny. All are cordially invited.
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Millbrook Baptist Church
Millbrook
EK. Madvill
Spaid
Death of an Old Lady Mrs Sarah S Musser Dies at 92
Mrs Sarah S Musser, aged 92 years 7 months 2 days, died Tuesday morning at 7 20 at her son William Musser's home. Born February 16 1808 in Fauquier County Virginia, she was widow of Jacob Musser who died in 1881. Four children survive William Musser Mrs L B Reichenbach Mrs Wm Gajily and Mrs Allen Brown, plus 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren all living. Funeral from her son's house on Sept 20 conducted by Rev J Wolbach with interment in Tracy Cemetery.
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William
Sarah S. Musser
Musser
Fauquier County
Virginia
John McDoneld
William Musser
L. B. Reichenbach
Wm. Gajily
Allen Brown
Hursday
Miller
Applecreek
al& Wellday
J. Wolbach
Tracy
Neehiiya
Boys Heavy Wool Knee Pants in neat patterns
A short notice item promotes boys heavy wool knee pants priced at 75 cents with neat patterns. Describes durable, fast color fabric and sturdy seams sold at a local shop.
Underwear Sale Highlights Fleeced Lined Lines
Strongest men fleece lined underwear line this season with heavy wool fleece lined styles a 50c sale from 75c. Boys fleeced lined underwear discounted to 25c from 40c. Display ongoing at local shop with product details and pricing.
Students Organize At a Saturday Meeting at Arbor Grove
A meeting in a small town organized a student club of about 400 attendees. Officers and an executive committee were elected including persons named H Loo and Dr. Wohl Nias Treanairer PPD Tae. The event featured Judge H Loo addressing the issues of the day.
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Nias
Arins
Blackburn
Bright Young Man Dead in Washington DC
Officers report Edwin Gow died in Washington DC after a brief illness. The young man, son of Mr and Mrs Gow, had recently joined a club and shown a bright future. Friends and family mourn his loss as the community recalls his health prior to the tragedy.
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Edwin Gow
Poe
Antoy
Matt
Boyd
Mit
Fhan Fort
New Complications Rise Over Rat Rep Public Disorder
Disturbances ripple as a British contingent claims England's protection for local peace. Two Dowie elders arrive from Chicago with orders to convene Lion Church members, prompting police to guard them at the station. Anna Albright to wed Hector Monroe in Kantakeag Illinois this Wednesday.
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Mpaysel Pho
Gos Nash
Ptate Trope
England
James Walt
Hammond, Ind
Scotland
Marks A. Loblaw
Hiayro
Ontario
Piper
The
Lion Chur
Pennsylvania
Woman's Christian Temperance Union bids farewell to Mrs Smith
Last evening the ladies of the Women s Christian Temperance Union honored Mrs Jo Frank Smith with a gold watch for her service. The presentation drew emotion from Mrs Smith who promised to pray for the group whenever she needs the time. After refreshments and a prayer the gathering said a fond goodbye to their president, with Mesdames Gann Sweeny Frick Houston Ryupert Keller among those present.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Louse
Jo Frank Smith
Mesdanes Gann
Sweeny, Frick, Houston
Ryupert
Keller
Local Agricultural Board Notice and Land Sale Details
Notice from the Board of Agriculture announcing a public sale and erection plans for greenhouses and irrigation features. East side property subject to trustee selection by ballot, with timing noted for October and a Monday meeting.
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East Side
Nde
Lands P.m
Sil
Ballo Sears
Local visits noted from Barberton to Maysville and Wooster
Sept. 25 records show V. Thore visiting his mother in Barberton while Mr and Mrs North Haley visited Maysville. Miss Kate Ellserman of Wooster and her niece from Seville called on Mrs Keslar. Mrs Ida Thomas and two boys spent Friday night with J R Moore and family at Apphicreek.
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Barberton
North Haley
Maysville
Kate Ellserman
Wooster
Neice
Seville
Ve Keslar
Ida Qhoma
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