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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
A county teachers examination at Worcester High School on Saturday August 2 covered physiology and hygiene. Sample questions included digestion and organs, effects of alcohol and tobacco, liver action, circulation, glands and skin, white blood cells, bathing frequency, ventilation, and responsibilities of teachers in ventilating classrooms.
A series of geography questions covering political divisions, description of France, waterways from Duluth to Seattle, climate zones and their widths, US imports and sources, Japan’s main island, the great river Athenae? North America, largest US cities and growth, Atlantic vs Pacific comparison, and geography education importance in schools.
A compilation of study prompts covering U S history and civics. Questions include Washington’s inauguration, the functions of government, Civil War battles, citizenship versus franchise, subtreasury, and presidential administration outlines. Also includes arithmetic problems and a mock promissory note with discount details.
A fragment lists questions about cash payments and interest, cube edge from a mixed volume, definitions of geometric terms, readings of numbers 365 and 7166, and a land sale puzzle. It mentions $1,000 cash $500 due in 6 months and $600 due in 1 year with no interest.
The text poses questions about memorization and its value. It asks to name the two forms of memory, interpret the true end of education, describe how a skilled teacher guides thought, explain the role of drill, and discuss education defined as unsensing the mind. It seeks concise explanations for each prompt.
A list of grammar exercises including composs tongue meaning, possessives for Negro foot fisherman German louse Mussulman, verb and pronoun classes, journaling a Fourth Reader lesson, definitions of gerund inflection syntax and substantive, a diagramming line from a quotation, capitalization of parae words, and evaluating language work before technical grammar study.
Burglars stole nine pennies from a Dalton saloon on Saturday night. A son was born to Rev and wife Sears of Creston on Friday August 1. Applecreek to hold Beal law election August 28. Henry Depler, 70, born Wooster, died at Rowaburg July 29. Dr Caria of Maysville warned after tooth extraction. German Evangelical members seek funds for a new organ. Nathan Rosenthal bought Orrville fairgrounds, 42 acres, for 3500. Prof Leiay returned to Georgetown after Wayne County visit. Sterling principal Teaple to Massillon schools earning 800. Taylor Clay of Massillon, once Orrville Machine Co stockholder, died in Toledo asylum. James Bruce injured, three ribs, hospital. W A Littell and wife of Wooster en route to Beaver Falls. Beall avenue buggy accident. Walter unconscious. Corresponde nts meeting set in Wooster August 16 for Wayne Co Press Association planning.
About thirty masons met in the Mayor’s office Monday evening and organized a local union of the International Brick Masons Union. The Sherman Brigade 38rd annual reunion will be at Chicamuags National Military Park in Georgia and Chattanooga Tennessee September 18 to 23. They aim to reach Chattanooga on the evening of September 17. A passenger association has granted a cent a mile rate to Cincinnati and the round trip from Cincinnati costs $72.5.
The Street committee reports Harvey Swartz won the Apple Creek bridge painting contract for 45 dollars. Open Alley in Wilson district discussed. postposed after debate. Kinney notes U S marshals served a mandamus summons. court to hear case anew after municipal and taxpayer responses.
Mrs. Frank P Johnson, 48, died Saturday August 2 at her East Liberty home after months of illness. Born in Wooster to Michael and Sarah Rahm, she lived most of her life here with time in Cleveland. Survived by husband, three children Berths Graham of Cleveland and Misses Sallie and Fannie Johnson of Wooster. Funeral Monday at the Christian church with Rev L Neal, Rev H D Stauffer and Rev J H Deeds officiating. pallbearers listed.
Information about fares and details available from Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines.
The Wooster to Mackinaw City Sleeping Car line on the Pennsylvania G R J Route extends to Mackinaw City with through cars from Wooster leaving at 10 55 am central time. Passengers reach Mackinac Island next morning for breakfast at the Grand Hotel, with relations to Harbor Springs and resort areas on Little Traverse Bay. For details contact Geo W Leyda, Wooster, Ohio.
The Fort Wayne Route operates Train No 9 with a through Pullman car from Wooster to Grand Rapids each weekday. Next month the service will extend to Petokey with the opening of the season at Northern Michigan resorts.
The Breeze Declamatory Contest Tuesday night featured contestants Cecelia McCarthy Grace Mohler Edna Pfleiderer Ella Beers D R McFadden Leslie Houston FE K Moses. Judges Rev Jo H Needs Prof G Stahl Miss Katherine Griel awarded top honors to E K Moses Mapleton Minn and second to Grace Mohler Bluffton. Music by the Business Mens Quartette received praise.
A Smithville social roundup reports a surprise party for Mise Ruby Gunner with Creston youths, visits by Akron and Canton families, and callers from near Cleveland. Residents and guests include the Miller, Derr, Blattenburg, Mackey, Hower, Roller, and Miller families in local gatherings.
The Whonsetler family reunion near Bomer is planned for August. Mrs. Schaaf and Mrs. Zimmerman of Shreve visited with Mrs. Scott and family. Missionary societies hold meetings at Mrs Betz and Mrs Darrah homes. Rev Sheely preached at Seville church. Excursions to Chippewa Lake and Dayton planned. Names include Miss Lela Snell Millie Lichty Ber a Miller Lula Hawk Frank Cohn and Will Collins among others.
A wealthy buyer describes converting a modest Staten Island home into a palace by collecting carved woods marbles tiles and mirrors from decayed fine houses. He boasts of spending little yet achieving a glamorous interior the New York Press notes his ongoing project and admiration from others.
A Middlesex Hospital surgeon overheard a barber recount a failed throat cutting. The barber inspired him to attempt the same act by showing where to cut the carotid artery. The surgeon then vanished and was found in the yard with his head nearly severed.
The text links emerald to biblical visions and ancient religious practices. It notes emeralds around the heavenly Jerusalem foundation, Ezekiel references, and compares a Mexican pontiff's ring with Israelite symbols, suggesting shared motifs of emerald symbolism across faiths.
A joke about Oswald blocking a play after angering him by reading a newspaper at a friend's wedding. He assembled 250 friends to attend with large books, and as the crowd applauded they rustled pages in unison, turning the performance into a total flop.
A brief dialogue features Misa Eastside praising a gown as lovely yet hard to spot before and Migs Westside denying familiarity saying it has only been worn at a few smart affairs this season.
Garson asks about hot water at the home. De Long replies that his wife’s mother lives with them, turning the exchange into a light domestic moment.
East Liberty market notes show mixed dairy and livestock prices with hogs varying by grade. Calves and cattle listed at several price points, sheep and lambs mark downs observed, lambs and spring lambs priced around mid ranges, and receipts noted in the market column.
Low excursion rates to Salt Lake City Utah via the Baltimore & Ohio R R August 6 to 8. Tickets good for return until September 30 1902. For information call a Baltimore & Ohio Ticket Agent or contact B N Austin General Passenger Agent Chicago.
The Baltimore and Ohio Rail offers Homeseekers Excursion tickets at reduced rates to southern and southeastern points on the first and third Tuesdays of June July August September and October 1902.
Baltimore and Ohio and other lines offer return excursion fares from stations west of the Ohio River to Put-in-Bay Ohio from August 1 to 14 at one fare for round trip. Tickets valid for return until August 19 1948. Proceeds support Knights of Columbus.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will offer round trip excursion tickets from all local stations west of the Ohio River to Mountain Lake Park Maryland from July 25 to August 28 for the Women's Foreign Missionary Society Chautauqua Meeting and National Archer Association. Tickets are one fare for the round trip and valid for return until September 1, 1902.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion tickets from all Rio stations to Goumbua Ohio at one fare for a round trip. Ohio State Fair tickets will be good for return until September 5 1902.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion tickets from all local Ohio stations to Bandusky at one fare for the round trip on September 1 and 2. Tickets issued for the Democrat State Convention of Ohio are valid for return until September 4, 1902.
Advertisement notes excursion rates to Asheville North Carolina via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Tickets valid August 16 17 and 18 for participants of the American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists meeting with return by August 26 1902.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion tickets from all western stations to Norfolk Virginia at one fare round trip. Valid for return to September 16 1902. Offered in connection with Great Council Improvement of Red Men event.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad announces excursion tickets from all west of the Ohio River to Des Moines Iowa for one fare round trip. Tickets valid for return to Sept 22 may be extended to Oct 15 with deposit and 50 cent fee to the Joint Agent.
Reader notices travel by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Butte Montana for the Mining Congress. Tickets valid for return until September 30 1902 at a base fare plus two dollars for the round trip.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers unusually low excursion fares to Denver Colorado for the National Fraternal Congress and National Association of Letter Carriers meeting. The sale is due to the events in Denver and provides affordable travel options for attendees and interested travelers alike.
The article recounts the Potomac’s link to Civil War fortunes, noting quiet nights with occasional picket fire. It recalls four weary years of battles along the valley echoing around the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Piedmont to Washington Junction, including Antietam and Gettysburg, near Harper’s Ferry and the Shenandoah.
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