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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
1
A grocer cites price comparisons showing foreign canvassers charging higher prices for tea baking powder molasses and other staples. The piece argues buyers are drawn to distant firms by smooth talk and aggressive advertising while home dealers offer better value. It warns locals may lose tougher reciprocity protections and favors to canvassers.
James Jones of Jones and Son drug firm at Cowden Illinois reports his wife suffered severe La Grippe that progressed to Hasty Consumption. After using Dr King s New Discovery purchased locally she began recovering rapidly. A bottle home cure surprised the family. free trials available at Laubach Boyd s Drug Store.
Farmers report heavy harvest wheat and plenty of bay. Mrs. John Ball slipped and broke her arm last week. Harvey Hacket has recovered enough to ride to town in the carriage. Mrs. Harris Jamieson improves but cannot go out yet. Miss Clara McClure of Cleveland visits sister Mrs Worth Clark Forest Casner. His mother Jeft plans Akron then California to resume army service. Mrs. Thomas widowed professor’s widow visiting her mother. George Huntaberger of Nebraska visiting his mother Mrs Patterson. Mr. and Mrs Harry Wiltem with mother at Wilmot. Little John Thomas ill since arriving in Applecroft. Miss Florence Noland to arrive from New Mexico where she taught government school. Rev Scarborough and Rev Wolbaugh visited to hear Rev Talmage. Mrs John Derr returned from Sidney visit. Rev Barron and wife of Dalton to give Weds ME church concert. Miss Bell Johnson very sick. Rev Dr Hackett sermon on Sabbath denounced Sabbath desecration and excursions and railroad work.
The passage reports Dr Hackett receiving a Ph D from the University of Richmond. D A Reed notes health improvements after residing in Greeley Colorado. Mr Kesler contemplates a move to California for bio health reasons amid church observations.
Readers note a crippled boy named Grant Etter who sells newspapers on a tricycle. With help from friends a new, up-to-date tricycle and a new suit of clothing were funded, and contributors provided more than enough to cover the wheel. The boy is happy, and donors feel blessed to give.
The 102d Regt O V L announces its 86th annual reunion at Orrville on August 19 and 20 1897. A Camp Fire program in City Hall features invocations addresses music and readings with participants from Akron Carthage and Sullivan. Friday morning includes a business meeting and informal remarks by comrades and visitors.
In Burbank the Garden Farm glows with 125 acres of celery and over 200 acres of onions as farmers tend oats. A freight train on the Erie road derailed on a down grade Saturday evening. one car spilled merchandise and the conductor was seriously injured. Numerous social notices follow, naming Reverend Martindale and others visiting friends in Cleveland and nearby towns, church services, and local movements.
The death of T T Tickner at Mansfield follows a long fight with Bright disease. He was about 58, remembered as a prominent insurance man and a deputy from Wooster Lodge of Odd Fellows. A Mansfield funeral Monday was attended by a Wooster delegation. Electric Bitters touted as a safe tonic aiding digestion and bowels by Laubach & Boyd's Drug Store.
Farm folk finish haying haul wheat and start oats cutting. Visitors include Spencer and wife of Toledo, Sonnedecker guests Sarah Davidson, Trastor of Wooster, Howman of Cheater Two, and others. Funeral, baptisms, and picnics mark the week with many local movements and some cross-town visits.
Hucklen's Arnica Save is advertised as the world’s best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by Lannacan & Born.
Walter Lang, the boy who accidentally shot himself two weeks ago while trying to adopt a cat, died Tuesday evening at nine from lockjaw. He was the son of George Lang and brother of Charley Lang, the Post Office messenger. The family has the community's sympathy.
A surprise overnight construction in Wooster saw about 30 feet of track laid under the P F W & QO Ry Bridge on Beveret Street. The action followed a city council grant to the Camp road line and a dispute over bridge strengthening and pillars that could block the Camp road’s right of way. Authorities note work may continue between West Lebanon and Applecreek, possibly this week.
The Wayne County Fair runs August 24 through 27 with free grounds access for children 12 and under. Tickets are distributed by township boards with a 10 am on-site arrival earning a free ride or museum admission. Special free daily attractions include mystifier Prof Boone and Cyrene the Cuban Star, plus exhibits of fine arts, farm products, and crafts. organizers aim for record attendance at 1697 Wayde county.
Onur Ecguier reports President McKinley heard a sermon on Work, by Dr George Bmith of Massillon Ohio, at Metropolitan ME Church. The preacher cited Romans 8 28 about all things working for good, noting world activity as a Ferris wheel traveling 25 000 miles daily and reflecting on war and peace.
The article recounts sermons on Jerusalem by Rev. F D Power and a long description of Jerusalem’s sieges and layers of history. It notes a real estate agent’s statement about wealthy parsons buying land in the northwest for a new church, with a possible pastor unnamed. It covers Epworth League events and remarks on leadership, study, and convention lessons.
Sabbath visitors and residents named include Jacol Reedseekg and David Stairn at Bur Bank, Miss Manda Lemperly of Garden Corners, Daniel Lawrence, Paul Zigler of Red Ilaw, field medal contest attendance at New Pittsburg, and visitors Jesse Thomas from Lisbon visiting uncle J Smyser and Nellie Iland during the past days.
In Toledo dated July 2, a former Wayne County girl, Pratty da Brauffer Kline, 18, of Wellsville Ohio, killed herself in the Criterion Hotel room on Perry Street. She took carbolic acid and then shot herself in the temple with a 22 revolver, dying an hour later. A note asked to send remains to Wooster for burial and another to her husband. Husband said despondency and drinking contributed. Coroner Henzler ruled death by own action. remains sent to Wooster for burial. mystery surrounds motive.
John Esselburn born March 29 1823 in Breman Germany died July 21 1897 in Burbank Ohio aged 74 years 3 months 23 days He came to Medina County at age six He was twice married to Elizabeth and Mary Byers and had twelve children eleven survive one spouse died He joined the United Brethren church after a revival led by Bishop J Weaver D D He was a devoted father a discreet citizen and a devout Christian He will be missed for his constant church attendance His grave is in Burbank Cemetery He looked for a city built by God and his immortal soul rests with the heavenly Hosts Peace to his ashes.
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