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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
2
The Ohio Prohibitionists assemble to denounce the liquor traffic as a sin and crime. They pledge to dissolve government ties with the saloon and push tax and license reforms, urging voters to unite for prohibition and ballot action against alcohol distribution and sale.
Rev J S Ross of the Christian church in Wooster announces his resignation to his congregation. He will pursue securing a $500,000 endowment for Hiram College and plans to begin new labors around May 1. The move comes as a surprise to his parish.
Mrs Eva Robison, daughter of a Wooster resident, died Saturday morning at her Chicago home after a brief pneumonia illness. She is survived by her husband and one daughter. The funeral service was held on Monday.
In Harneburg Pennsylvania on April 14 a large group deserted ex senator Quay during a Joint ballot for United States senator. The break began with Senator Crasford and involved Magee Lach and others from Schuylkill Luzerne and Allegheny counties. Several members shifted to support Blaine Jones or other candidates, reshaping the party alignment.
Village items report Mr and Mrs J W Wilaco visiting Burbank. Aliases Kister leave for Placerville. Yorktown crew mentioned. Judge Smynez among governor candidates. Wayne delegates allotted at state convention. Local fire at Ohio house. operations at swamp farm onion barrels. Tuba player Harvey Strong robbed. Dr Frank Gallaway shoots wife at Siegel Hillman store in Columbus. Descriptions of court actions and family notes conclude.
The report notes sunshine and warmth early in the week with cooler weather and frost later. Farmers push corn oats and barley ground, plant early potatoes in the south, and maples sugar runs well. wheat stands improve though in several northwestern counties many fields may be plowed for oats or corn.
The Fredericksburg health board and Mayor Smith urge vaccination for all not yet immunized after reports of smallpox nearby. Officials authorize notices to Wooster residents and advise avoiding exposed areas to curb spread. Citizens urged to take protective measures now to guard the city.
West Lebanon area reports a coal vein found on the Akey farm with red clay and a five foot coal seam on Peter Ridecker’s land. Real estate sales rise nearby with Georg Gilbert selling land east of town for 400 per acre and Lena Chatelaine selling five acres to Leman Steely for 125. Daniel Snyder’s home northeast of Wooster destroyed by a late night fire. most household goods saved after fire from a defective flue. U S Telephone Co crews in Wooster replace lines between Cleveland and Columbus under F M Hughes supervision.
Fragmentary text mentions Zar Ofica in Downing Block with Booster Co Residence and names Vere and Kar Tastee. Details are unclear but imply a local notice or listing touching entities and addresses.
A list of property transfers recorded with the County Recorder includes quitclaim and warranty deeds. Levi Musser to Christian R Muse for 72 acres in Baughman. Ell Snell to John Snell for 4 acres in Windsor. Eli Shell to Jol i Snell for undivided 1 cent of lot 10 in Wing er. Mary A Landis et al to O L Kean for 160 acres in Plain. multiple deeds in Baughman and other townships totaling thousands of dollars. Includes parcels in Mt Eaton Greene Clinton Wayne and Orrville with varying acreages and prices.
Notice of annual meeting of Wooster Tunnel and Mining Company to be held Tuesday May 2 1800 at 2 o clock pm at the company office Wooster Ohio for electing directors and other business No director can vote a proxy Secretary Mougey dated April 8 1599
Court notice filed in Brovale Court announces action by Wayne County Onto involving a party named Mrs. with a pending matter. Proceedings list dates and required responses for interested parties.
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