Death of John B. Eberly Prominent Smithville Educator
Professor John B. Eberly, longtime Smithville educator and organizer of the Point Breeze Chautauqua, died after a three week illness. Born in Cumberland County, Pa, he led the Smithville High Normal School and influenced 5,000 trainees. He leaves a widow Isiphine Moore and two children, Isi Moore Eberly and John M. Eberly, a noted vocalist.
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Sarah Eberly
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B C Smith
Mt Union College
J B. Taylor
Wooster
Isiphine Moore
Applecreek
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John M. Eberly
Point Breese Chautauqua
Smithville Lyceum Bureau
Wooster Presbytery Meeting At Hopewell Church
The presbytery of Wooster met at Hopewell church in Paint township with Rev. William Wallace as moderator. Two pastoral relations were dissolved and Murray Frame licensed to preach after examination. Seven ministers and seven elders were chosen to represent the synod at its annual meeting in Cleveland. A 200th anniversary celebration for Presbyterians in America followed with remarks on Francis McKamie and a formal dinner hosted by the ladies.
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Hopewell
Paint Township
William Wallace
Reston
Bacon
Westminster Church
J W Boyer
Applecresk
Leonard ‘S Winem
Urrville
Murray Frame
Wooster University
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Frame
Ita
Cleveland
Mansfield
Overcome by Gas During Gas Co Work Incident
A Wooster Gas Company worker, Charles Paulus, was overcome by gas on Friday afternoon while he was making a ditch. Details are sparse but the incident involved company employees and a gas exposure event.
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Charles Paulus
Wooster Etticigt Gas Co
Feliow
New gas light by the bridge over Christmas Pon lights the path
Local custodian Andrew O'Brien tends a night firelamp by the bridge to ward off accidents, but the inner globe mantle broke. Prof Haupert recalls a park coaster prank in Columbus, while manager Rollins notes October as the busiest telephone month in small towns as crops harvest. Wooster residents lament stagnation and ask why the town won’t grow.
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Andrew O'Brien
Mr O'Brien
Mr . Brien
Andy
Charles Haupert
Columbus
Prof
Ctober
Rollins
Central Union Office
Three lives wrecked and two have ended
A Topeka man, Jerome Curry, shot his wife on a bridge in Excelsior Springs, then killed himself as onlookers watched. Reports detail Curry’s divorce disputes and alleged intoxication, with witnesses recounting the fatal shots and the immediate aftermath.
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Topeka
Extelsior Springs
Mr .Curry
Mr Curry
Excelsior Springs
Ward
Curry
Breathing organs study urged by gorilla fact
Mrs. Ora A. Stephens of Port Williams Ohio shares a lung care method. Three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery stopped her two year cough and cured suspected consumption. Druggists Laubach & Boyd advertise price 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle. Also mentions Manzan for piles and other remedies from Krieger's Drug Store.
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Ora A. Stephens
Port Williams
Dr. King
Laubach & Boyd
Row to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation Clues
Fragmentary line suggests guidance on avoiding appendicitis linked to habitual constipation. Mentions Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup and chronic stomach issues. Readable content is sparse and lacks clear event or named entities.
Tragic tale of Mrs. Curry and Wooster ties uncovered
Relatives recount a harrowing case of Mrs. Curry returning to Wooster in frail health with no notice. A conductor alerted Ira Droz, who ferried the woman from the train, carrying her to her sister on Spring Street. The piece details her devotion to husband and home, the divorce, and Curry’s rise as a lumber expert and former Wooster city council member.
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Republican
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Manhattan Limited
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East North Street
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S. F. Gerehey
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Central Saeu & Blind Co
Topeka
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Capt
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Charles M Gray
Jacob S. Barnard
Harry Figert
Will Linn
Curry Planing
Woosttr
Jerome Curry
Miss McDowalu
Cauy
Bia
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Ana
Knights of the Maccabees
Excelator Springs
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Slster
Spring Street
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Sane
Husband
Wooster
Janesa Curry
Woostern
Kana
Shreveport
Central Sash & Bling Co
Refined Complexion Offer From Laubach and Boyd
A vintage advert promotes a refined and brilliant complexion free from blemishes. It claims a facial treatment with a mountain spa reference and a 38 cent price for a sample or tablet product from Laubach and Boyd.
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Hoge Rea Spa
Laubach & Boyd
DeWitts Little Early Risers and Cough Syrup Beginnings
Fragmented OCR describes DeWitts Little Early Risers as pleasant pills that do not gripe or sicken and a Kreiger drugstore sold laxatives. Mentions BeBe’s laxative honey and tar original cough syrup acting as a cathartic. References tar beetroot and root effects with cold related illnesses and eye issues.
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Kennedy
Resporta Drug Store
DeWitt’s
Kreiger Arug
Bec
Smyser’s Courage Defended Against Advocate Attacks
Wayne and Wooster Republicans rally to Judge Smyser amid editorials accusing him of cowardice. They recount his record in Congress, a Newark government building aid, and his stance on tariffs, veteran pensions, and Roosevelt admin. They condemn insinuations and pledge support in November.
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Wayne County
Judge Smyser
Congress
Licking County
Wallas
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Smyaser
Wooster
Coungessman
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Ashbrook
McClure
Senate
Republica National Congressional Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Ijaues S. Sherman
P O. Box
New York
Killed Two Men in Separate Incidents
A fragmented OCR item hints at two men killed in distinct incidents near an unspecified location. Details such as dates, names, and places are unreadable, leaving only hints of fatal events and multiple casualties.
Central Union seeks Wooster franchise again
The Republican reports Central Union Tele Inc plans another Wooster franchise bid after a Ohio Supreme Court setback. Officials expect a draft from the company for council review in October, with the council’s stance and lawn rules uncertain. The firm will aggressively push the effort in coming weeks.
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Central Union Tele~ Inc
Ohio Supreme Court
Wooster
Beref
Central Union
Home
Played the Freshies High School Football Lineup
The high school football team fielded its freshman lineup with an outside squad Saturday. Coach Mickey has pushed hard to build a strong unit as players attempted to arrange a trip to Canton midweek despite education board objections. The listed lineup against the freshmen included Le, Bender, Firestone, Redick, Allis, Wergendt, Marsley, Beer, Smith, Bell, Slaybanagh, Albright, McBweeney, Everly, Shell, Engleberger.
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Mickey
Canton
Board of Education
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