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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
3
A New York tragedy exposes dangers of concealed weapons. A kneeling worker was shot when a passerby argued over an insult, underscoring calls for tougher enforcement of concealed weapons laws. The piece argues pistols haunt streets and urges harsher penalties for carriers.
A fragment from a Siberian feature describes cities like Blago veshchensk and Irkutsk, noting bustling industry and new prosperity amid calm. It highlights Vindivostok as a training ground for diplomats, lists local election honorees, and offers humorous clippings on cooking and politics, plus anecdotal quips from newspapers.
Fragmentary quotes describe domestic issues and learning to play, with incomplete names and garbled phrases. The text appears as stray lines lacking coherent narrative or identifiable event, making precise summary difficult.
An narrator recalls days when John Brown's Woods was sparsely explored. A night cry from loons turns to a panther sighting as a rifle shot, fired to scare the birds, kills the beast near the camp. Old Jim calls it a close call and a lucky shot.
A New England coast mystery may yield its coal treasure as a Maine group forms a company to drill and blast ledges off Small Point near the Kennebec. Divers will search 15 to 60 feet deep, six hours daily for three weeks, using dynamite to expose a vein unmined since Revolutionary times. Over 2,000 acres are bonded with Stage Island as base. Thief Island is bonded for future purchase.
Commen Vieus Cover, of Creston, was convicted Friday morning of larceny and posted a $150 bond. He claimed a pocketbook with $47 found by a boy but later denied obtaining it. a resident of Creston, Hostetter, did not deny his involvement but showed a different pocketbook. Jay and Charlee Reid of near Burbank faced cruelty to animals charges for starving sheep and lambs. In Miller v Stair, Judge Esaon ruled land transfer was invalid. The hearing Wednesday before Judge Maxwell concerned Wm. Aylee worth v Mary Focock, a case to quit title to land. Judge Maxwell Tuesday set aside sale of two tract parcels for J. Bayder on motion by Frank Boyder. Mr Snyder proved no contest to his rights, but J. E. Snyder claimed a material interest in the lands.
The Wayne To Housekeepers Club plans a May 2 meeting at 2 P M with Mrs W P White to present a programme including Moaslee Miss Mary White Roll Call Emergencies How to Treat Them Selection Mrs L R Bowman Paper The Farmers Ideal Door Yard Mrs D S Truistman Discussion Miss Harriet Troutman and Mrs Ed Onwalt Music Mrs W A Bruce Paper Why I am a Farmer's Wife Mrs E W Lytle General Topics Strawberries and cherries Music Mrs S P White.
Rev Geo Mather mayor of Galion states saloonkeepers object to Sunday closings yet must keep open because rivals do. He pledges to enforce Sabbath observance by preventing open violations and arresting only when necessary. Also notes about Pan American Buffalo Line opening May 5 with Akron route via Erie and O A & M lines, and invites inquiries to G W Leyda, Wooster, Ohio.
A jumble of clipped quotes from dialogues and overheard remarks appears across papers. One passage features a lover asking about engagement, a demand to return a ring, and a comment on stage costumes. Another fragment shows a sweater exchange and a foreigner’s remark about ruins and the Dewey arch, reflecting light gossip in playful contrast.
A fragmentary dialogue begins with a father telling his son to ignore lectures as they discuss painting the tows. The exchange references Arty and a distant past, with a muttered line about the town and another count. The garbled OCR hints at a Statesman publication context and a humorous or reflective rural scene.
Dr. Frederick Platt, eye specialist, will visit the Yoder House Parlors each Friday on a regular schedule from 8 a.m. to ? p.m. The notice indicates routine clinic hours and location for patient appointments.
An explosion of sewer gas during repairs beneath a railroad track near Osborne Charls Conrad Jr of 8 Buckeye Street sustained severe burns to the face arms and neck. A Italian colleague was severely hurt and taken to the Alegheny hospital.
Minor items from Orrville and surrounding towns include a pension grant to Amon Hurat of Orrville, a liquor sale indictment for David Seabroke of Creaton with a $10 bond, and Jesse Long’s move to Spokane to live with his son. Obituaries include East Union resident at age 80, and Mrs. Robert Nixon of Manafield. Commencement set for June 7 with 52 in class at the high school. Local officials report fire department driver Charles Eckert resigning. topographical survey work continues with Canton headquarters. Creston Journal notes divisive saloon issue in Canaan and Milton.
Local notices recall J E Brenneman of Orrville who stitched a wrist artery Friday April 19 while employed by Daniel Frazer for the Mennonite Old People's Home near Rittrone. A dedication is slated for May 20 at 1:30 am with a strong program and hopeful spiritual blessing.
A harsh snowstorm on April 20 blankets roads in drifts, trapping travelers and delaying care. A physician helps a stuck carriage while others walk miles to church. Several local families suffer illnesses and deaths, with quarantine for scarlet fever in one household. Movements include clergy changes and residents improving from illnesses.
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