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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
2
A Prohibition sermon argues that true honor comes from action, not prayer alone, urging voters to oppose licensed saloons. It cites Maine and Portland as examples of strong enforcement and laments license advocates, calling on churches to reassess their stance and support prohibition nationally.
Nancy Goodgreen Cropper died at her home in Acton last Thursday after a prolonged illness. She had been nearly blind for two years due to cataracts and leaves a large surviving family, including her youngest member Smith Qoshorn who resides with his son George in Westdartem. A Worcester youth was arrested for detoxication last week. he pleaded guilty and was fined plus costs, with a possible reprimand if registered.
The New York Tribune outlines watercress farming near towns as a viable female-led business. It covers soil, water flow, bed cleaning, replanting, damming, and careful harvesting to avoid spoilage and contamination, noting ducks aid pest control and ice can preserve freshness during transport.
The author argues that systematic farming saves time and money and criticizes careless hired help. He notes forethought, consistency, and supervision reduce losses, cites frustration with bungling knotting and unreliable workers, and acknowledges capable men exist but are scarce in rural areas.
The grand jury finished after four days, examining 68 witnesses in 12 cases with 6 true bills and 6 ignored. Public indictment named Steve Oscar Miles for breaking into Penn Station on Tuesday forenoon. Several other cases were dismissed or ignored including Hindman for assault and Barnett for burglary. Pinkerton's Gem Gallery advertised photos priced from twenty cents to a dollar fifty per dozen.
Platte T Amatutz to join cantata in Brecksville Thursday. David Bing begins regular work at the University. Dr Henry C Smith of Line Seminary delivers a sermon on cross bearing. Athenaean Declamatory Contest and School of Elocution recital highlight campus life with prizes awarded to James M Henry and others.
Mrs Elizabeth Snyder aged 76 years 2 months and 3 days died at her daughter Mrs Wm Bentzon’s home in Wayne county after long illness. Survived by R B Snyder Mrs Wm Bentz Mrs Alice Boydston of Wooster and Dr C H Snyder of Creston. Funeral at Bentz residence with Wooster cemetery interment. Also includes notice about postal workers shirtwaist option for summer uniforms.
Dr John R. Kinney of Wooster fell through a trap door from a barn maw onto a brick floor about 12 feet below. He sustained serious injuries and suffers much pain under opiate treatment. Authorities fear a severe spinal concussion though full extent remains uncertain.
Mrs Maggie B Haskins formerly of Woosters died at her Cleveland home Monday April 15 aged 46 She was daughter of the late Mrs Sarah Griffin of Wooster and sister of several Wooster and Wayne county residents Her husband and four daughters survive Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon Burial in Woodland Avenue Cemetery Cleveland.
Mrs Elizabeth Scaad died at her home corner S Bever and E Henry Its Wooster at 1 am Monday April 15 aged 44 years 7 months 15 days She was born in Buffalo NY moved to Wooster as a child and spent most of life here Funeral held at residence Wednesday at 2 pm Also includes an unrelated warted advertising notice seeking canvassers for a Chicago firm
London reports that the coronation will occur at the end of June 1902. Westminster Abbey will close to the public for four months before the ceremony and all services will be suspended to prep the interior.
The Eye specialist Dr. Frederick Pratt will be at the Yoder House Parlors every Friday from morning to afternoon, offering regular consultations.
Common Pleas Court takes up the case of Matthew Miller versus Matthias Stair deceased and others to recover two thousand eight hundred dollars claimed due under a trust fund.
University of Wooster Wooster Ohio offers private instruction in elocution oratory voice by Professor William J MH Mrong and in classes at 43 College Ave for students seeking improved speech delivery.
A new U S History book offers a complete outline, 777 questions and answers, nicknames, tables, and sketches. Published by Hieraip Press and Elmer S Landes, it serves teachers and students in all grades and is endorsed by county examiners and superintendents. Available in Wooster Ohio with two binding options and prices.
The timetable dated January 14 1901 lists rail departures and arrivals for the Whe Ashiland Weester Railway Company. It notes routes and station stops for the period and reflects the period timetable structure used by the line.
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