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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
6
An advertisement touts Electric Wall Paper Cleaner in two packages that resemble putty. Apply with a band and sponge to remove spots and stains, claiming a whole room can be cleaned and walls look newly papered. Encourages women planning spring wallpapering to save money by buying now.
An advert proclaims Wooster residents can order popular seed variations locally. It notes previous need to import and promises quick delivery by visiting stars, with pricing and options to fit any household. The Craighead Company signs the notice.
A long list of new and returning instructors and students joins Wooster for the term. Charles W. Bate, Orrville, returns, and many others from Columbiana, New Bedford, Baton City, and more arrive for the spring term. The campus adds a new steel fireproof file chest in Probate Court offices and preparations for teaching staff mark a busy start to the year.
New York readers discuss a proposed agreement where the United States would surrender sovereignty over the Philippines to Great Britain in exchange for the British West Indies. The proposition draws sustained interest among public men.
John France of the Third ward was arraigned before Judge Eason Saturday morning on a charge of entering a crib and stealing corn from Dr. J. W. Lehr. He pleaded guilty and was fined $15. He was ordered to pay the costs.
County Surveyor Harry A. Mowery of Wooster and Misa Jeasie Eberly of Smithville wed in Wellington on Thursday evening inApril. They plan housekeeping on North Backage. Dr David Braden of Shelby and Mise Livy Piper of New Pittsburg married by Rev Harrie in Samoa on March 24. journey to San Francisco by April 2. A short Samoa note notes King Tanumadui Malietoa’s March crowning with a guard of 100 sailors and a royal salute from the flagship and Porpoise.
The jury found Lao Miller not guilty of killing a dog owned by Chas E Wilhelm amid insufficient proof. Miller had moved his saw mill into Blaghland County to saw a barn for D B Gad. Dr Braden and his wife stayed with Mr Draven recently and planned to settle in Shelby.
Robart Jackson is elected supervisor for the road district. Miss Evie Hawk of Ash andia stays with her uncle Rev. Joseph Esler. Mrs. Will Clippinger returns from the south. Charley Quippinger moves into E J Matthews’ building. Kafer advertises a 1600 lb horse for sale in good health. Mrs. Ebert helps care for Mrs. Caretler who is ill. Frank Devinney heads west toward Iowa. Rev. Wm Kreior plans to attend services after poor road conditions. Mina Fulton, daughter of Luther Fulton, born last Monday the 10th. The Weiraved family offers sympathy. Kev Dowing presided at Epworth League funeral service in the ME church.
The Epworth League of Oak Chapel adopts resolutions on the death of Mr. W C Tillotson. It notes God’s will in his passing, praises his church and Epworth League work, and extends sympathy to his family. Resolutions request copies to be sent to the family and printed in county papers. A prayerful tribute closes with a line honoring his service.
Schedule notes effective May 15 1896 outline connections on the Cleveland Wooster and Muskingum Valley line. It lists passenger numbers times and connections including No 18 No 31 and No 9 and various local trains to Adairville and South with arrival times around morning and afternoon.
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