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Newspaper
The Wayne County Democrat
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
2
In discussing mental evolution in animals the article argues humans evolved from ape ancestors with limited early vocal expression. It notes cerebral structure differences and cranial capacity variances, claiming geology and ethnology show the barrier between early humans and the highest apes is insignificant.
A jumble of local observations and jokes shifts through a northern town page. Burglars grab butter from Thibbitt's and lines about newspapers, hats, and aging wonders mix with reflections on wealth, justice, and politics. The piece drifts to Galion’s oats and a June bride, ending with a line about a graduate’s page.
A garbled dialogue fragment features characters like Harold and Mine prompting questions about a voyage, a Bow painting, a bow painter, and a conductor’s remarks. The passage shifts to a playful reckoning about marriage, money, and social expectations among dated voices and miscellaneous names.
A chaotic docket lists affidavits in lunacy for William Anderson and guardianship pleas for Joseph Shelley and Luther Fike. It records orders to admit Frank Steele to a state hospital, various estate administrations, real estate sales waivers, appraisals, and protected guardianship actions with upcoming hearings June 14 and June 17.
A series of property transfers and notices list Quinby Realty and other buyers purchasing land in Wooster and Plain, Congress, Orrville, and Saltereek townships for sums ranging from 200 to 6 250 dollars. Also noted are marriage licenses, heirs transfers, and several resident notices including Charles Keim’s illness update.
Prosecuting Attorney Thom as L Pogue argues the Kilpatrick bid to remove the 1 percent Smith act limit is unconstitutional for inserting city officials into county budgets in larger cities. Gov Cygx backs real estate tax limits and supports Kilpatrick to aid smaller school districts. The article notes potential chaos if both the Shilpatrick and ninth 1 percent laws fail and a special session may be needed.
The piece notes street crowds hinder movement until pedestrians decide their destination and move with steady speed. It mentions a man who visited Washington in March wavering between Berlin and St James and now adapts to the city’s oscillations. A line forecasts two special cars leaving the public square tonight after commencement.
Harry Hoover produced the will of William P. Cowhick and filed an probate application. Mary Kauffman guardian of Catherine Kauffman and others filed a second account with receipts. Hearing August 1. Margaret Harris filed for letters testamentary in the will of Binhopa Harris. Letters issued. Ira A Badger administrator of Michael Badger estate filed account. Hearing August 1. Order to convey Wm Anderson to Massillon hospital filed.
The 36th annual Plain township Sunday school convention meets at Blachleyville Christian Church on Sunday June 15. Afternoon session features devotional, welcome, readings, discussions on hindrances, and business roll call. Evening session includes song service, devotional, recitation, and music with addresses by Rev Shook and Rev J C Paul.
Bantersville and Orrville residents attended a Banteraville club meeting with singing and an orchestra. A debate on the resolution that the US is an example to foreign countries was led by Andrew Groseman and McQuivigor of Wales College Grange, with Warren Brenneman and Fred Traxel as negatives. Next meeting set for June 20.
Dr. W. B. Slutz of this city was honored by reelection as a Mt Union College trustee in Alliance at a stockholders meeting this week.
Mrs Elizabeth Herman born January 18 1824 in West Moreland county Pennsylvania united with Reformed church at fifteen later joined Evangelical Lutheran church. She married Henry Hernan in 1852 died May 13 1913 aged 89 years 4 months 23 days survived by eight children thirty seven grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral May 1913 at her daughter Mrs James McConahas home conducted by Rev J W Mosher. Interment Congress cemetery Ohio.
Mrs Emma Lilley born October 18, 1845 in Holmes County from Warren and Esther Harris, died May 24, 1913 after a long illness. She married Josiah Lilley December 16, 1869 and their son Artie survived with the husband. Surviving siblings and relatives are named. she joined Presbyterian Church of Applecreek January 22, 1893. The funeral was held at Applecreek Presbyterian Church with burial at Applecreek cemetery May 27, 1913.
The undersigned thank neighbors and friends the pastor and choir of the Presbyterian church of Applecreek and all who sent floral tokens and showed sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. Joshua Lilley and Artie Lilley.
The document lists prices dealers pay for wheat corn oats and seeds including timothy and clover, plus flour products, bran, middlings, screenings, and cornmeal. It also shows hay, straw, poultry prices for turkeys ducks geese broilers roosters, and general produce such as potatoes onions lard beans butter and eggs.
New York reports money on call around 7A 2% plus. Sterling at 486.50 for demand. Government bonds steady. Cleveland lists Minnesota patents at 5.40 and grain prices for wheat corn oats butter cheese potatoes hay and livestock. Pittsburgh and Chicago provide cattle hogs sheep and calf quotes with regional variations.
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