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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
3
Judge Isaac Joenson, a leading Wooster figure, was killed April 18 near Mansfield when a freight collided with him as he waited on Erie track. The prominent lawyer and former probate judge, born January 10, 1841, left a widow and four daughters. funeral arrangements were being planned.
Samuel Johnson aged 54 died at midnight Wednesday at his home on Leroya Wooster from neuralgia of the heart and dropsy He was born in Nashville Tennessee and came to Wooster about 18 years ago The funeral took place at 1 pm Friday
Probate court before Judge Rola Adal Reed appoints Grace Reed guardian with bond 60 and appoints John Lichty and Peter Lichty as executors. Other estates show proof of publication of notice of appointment and real estate filings. Continued listings include Emma Blankenhorn Andrew Blackstone David Smoker Josiah Miller and related claim allowances.
James A Ciloedinat of 47 Noldave died Wednesday morning April 18 from a complication of diseases after a prolonged illness. Born in Cumberland County Pennsylvania, he was 70 years, 11 months and 8 days old. He came to Wooster in 1847 and married two years later. He served in Company H, 102d O V during the Civil War. A carpenter by trade, he is survived by Mrs. Oline diost and an adopted daughter. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 p.m.
Wr Enza Devine aged 92 widow of Haxh Drylue died of paralysis Wednesday noon April 18 at her nephew Wm H Snook’s home on West Liberty. Born in Pennsylvania she came to Wayne about 1820 and had been sightless for 10 years. Funeral Friday at 3 08 p m from St Mary’s Catholic church with Rev Joe Lehman officiating.
After a long illness David Frank died at 3 45 AM at about 86. Funds were raised for Indian famine relief totaling 26 with Albion M E church West Salem M E church and Conklin listed among donors. Miss Clare Gepford resigned as No 4 teacher. a new teacher was hired. About 36 Italians housed in box cars near the factory work on the Erie. The old School Board held a final meeting. J O Clark sworn in as new member. Allen Giesly elected president and J V Keller secretary.
Hilary A Rowe of Pittsburg avenue learned Wednesday that his daughter Mrs O A Portmann died in Las Vegas New Mexico after long illness. She had traveled there seeking a healthier climate and was preparing to return home when she passed away. She is survived by her husband and two sons.
J Wesley Hill gave an evening lecture on Braton on April 23. Wayne residents donated to famine relief in India totaling numerous small gifts from local individuals and churches. The Sidney bond case was reversed by the Circuit Court, potentially saving about 300000. the Supreme Court may review.
Emmett Dix and bride returned home at noon Wednesday. A coal shaft project is noted and East Union church sees changes with Rev Thomas taking pastoral charge. Several local deaths are recorded including Christian Stender aged 66 and Mrs Welmer aged 32. Pension increases for Henry Overs and burial notices for Danial Bixler and Ernest A Barry are listed. Orrville Crescent reports John Bouck’s arrest on a delicate charge and local government and school actions are noted along with graduations, divorces, and church installations.
Saturday night about 1 o clock an attempted burglary at the B and B station was thwarted. Station agent Blodgett spotted two men loitering around the depot and watched them until they vanished. Mrs Blodgett returning from a performance discovered the men forcing the ticket case and money drawer, alarming her husband who then chased them as they escaped through the telegraph office window. They left empty handed.
Jersey City and New York host a long standing bureau of Pennsyl vania Lines agents to guide trans Atlantic travelers. They arrange ship tickets baggage transfer and onward rail connections. Baltimore & Ohio adds electric auto service at Washington station with luxury cars and porter support at city terminals.
Notice advertises the Ohio State Journal Co Columbus Ohio offering a weekly paper with state and national news market reports and household pages. It highlights speedy news ahead of rivals and a campaign role for McKinley with club offers including Wayne County Herald and Weekly State Journal for $1.45.
New Pullman Parlor Cars added to the Cleveland Akron Columbus Cincinnati route of the C A & C Railway. Cars feature roomy revolving arm chairs large plate glass windows and a dedicated smoking apartment. Daily departures include Cleveland 8 3 am and 8 35 am with connections at Columbus Orrville and Cincinnati for Manifold Crestline Indianapolis and St Louis.
Passenger trains operate parlor and sleeping cars between Cleveland and Cincinnati via Columbus with several through connections. Services from Columbus via the Pan Handle Route connect to Cincinnati and Indianapolis, while routes via Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago link Orrville, Wellsville, Bellaire, and Logansport. Timings include morning and afternoon departures with multiple regional connections and fares noted.
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