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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
3
Quincy L Morro w a nd Eves ley Meetings will address crowds in Wooster on Friday August 24 afternoon and evening. Absent and most violent Prohibition workers and speakers from other countries are among those invited. Citizens urged to attend and cheer.
A Shanghai dispatch reports heavy fighting east of Pistagny with 400 allied troops, 65 Britons, and American forces including Ninth and Fourteenth regiments and Reilly’s battery engaged near Isca of ayaking. Japanese artillery withdrew after inflicting damage, rear guard decimated. Americans sustained heavy losses. Washington cablegram warns of Beijing beheading ministers and imminent danger amid dwindling ammunition. Belgian minister in Pekin reports legations defended briefly, foreign compounds burned, and multiple legations under siege. 58 marines killed, 70 wounded, relief forthcoming expected next week.
Zion elders arrive in Mansfield amid crowds and thousands of officers. They refuse to leave the train at Galion and again at Mansfield Station, with Mayor Brown urging restraint as the elders head toward Chicago. Spectators cheer as the train departs. authorities anticipate a possible return for services next Sunday. Taxes show rising collections in Wayne County, with Blackburn reporting $167,767.29 for the second half of 1880. Nord Hoexel now runs Nalr’s dental parlors.
Prof Everly led lire arrangements for Piut Breez Chautauqua at Smithville as tents rose and crowds gathered from Orrville, Smithville, Daviestown and nearby. The program featured the Western City Band, Gerentuzec family guests, a Normal School Quartette, and multiple speakers. A large Sunday service and picnic preceded lectures by Governor Gamback and others, with a busy week including concerts, recitals, and addresses by local and out-of-town figures.
Aug 6 reports show Mrs Jane Beardsley of Findlay visiting her niece Mrs D Whitmire. Amos Lichty returns from eight months in Pa. new moves bring A Leha and Emily back to Canaan. Rossel now in Akron. May Whitmore joined the Cedar Potot excursion. several reunions planned including Wonnosetlers and Hoff families. A murder of Miss May Whitmore’s kin noted. a squirrel hunting arrest cited.
Wooster citizens met in the mayor’s office to organize an effort to handle inquiries from parties seeking locations in Wooster. Anthony W. Blackburn was chosen chairman and Albert Dix clerk. A plan to form a board and draft a constitution was set, with a Tuesday August 7, 88 meeting to finalize details.
Wooster Council, acting Monday evening, allowed Wooster retailers to use the council chamber for meetings until a permanent site is found. B&O agent Kiesling urged discontinuing electric light at their station due to no evening train, noting the light costs $60 yearly with no benefit. Street commissioners to reduce weeds at property holder expense. Water Works report shows $4825 collected with $181.81 balance. City Park pavilion rent set at $660 for night use, payable in advance.
Smithville College, led by President Dr Collor, proclaims a established institution with a trustees board controlling the school, promising continuance and success for patrons. The President and Secretary manage the school, backed by a faculty of college graduates. Fall term begins September 4.
Monday morning list names Grand and Petit jurors for the September term of Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. It includes Brady Carr Clinton John Barpster Plain Michael Aliaman Plain L D Dunham Saltereek Martin Lautenachlager Fast Union J M Bsigley Greens William Ratter Paint George Labhman Clinton Henry Gardiber Chippewa Andrew Oberlin Chippewa A W Boreman Cester J Kope Wooster Jacob Kacffusan Chippewa W Peters Fourth Ward Wenate W F Ebert Second Ward Wocater Peat Turors To report Sept 10 Melvin Dague Chippewa H D Wise East Union Bill Smith Cheater Clem Hammer Chippewa Joseph Troxel Cheater J Mosler Congress Cyrus Rombach Franklin Frank Bunzell East Union O M Tawney Third Ward Wooster O D Smith Third Ward Wooster A H Owena Sugarcreek Samuel Metzler Wooster J O Rupert Oohgrena A Rabi Fourth Ward Wooster Samuel Sanvain Saltcreak Obria tian Schioneger Wayne
Minor mention of Mre Wm Keaslar dying at 55 in Applecreek. Arrest for drunkenness of Albert Beck of Went Larch’lst. Frank Grver’s watch winner at Lottanburg. Franchise expiry for A E Townsend street railway August 13. James Steen of Congrass dies at 64 from cancer. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday. Arthur Mitcham of West North at fined $1 and costs for fraud. Sweeney faces drunkenness charge. Certificates to teach granted to Fern Kieffur Jesale Thomas Jean Carr Fanny Curry. Lloyd R Day and Orrilla Weltmar wed by Rev J F Smith. 38th Anniversary of 102d Regiment will be held in Wooster August 22-23. Gov Jacob D Cox dies. James G Black previously from Bloomington. Freeze-out drill badges captured by Chas Unger. Mil ler Family Fiat Roots Reunion set for August 23 in Wooster. Bertha Gasche ill in Canton. Mayor Smith absent in Pa, Sweeney acts as mayor. Wooster letter and list details. Decennial board of equalization organized. Haroilten R Blackborn elected chairman. Fannie Houser McClure dies in Plain two. service at Plain church. Delpha Sicley injures eye. no serious harm. Albert Sorg’s Wooster carriage repair shop sale. money stolen. Joseph Hostettler dies of apoplexy. Swiss-born, 7 sons, 3 daughters. Wooster news notes include wedding of Charles Horn and Myrtle Dyer in Malvern.
A pet of barneas owned by Fred Thomas of Sterling was stolen from the stable of Misa Hettinger of Congress on Thursday night. The Wooster grocery trade considers protection against dead-beats and impure food manufacturers. Congress echoo board hires Martin W. Numbers of Defiance as superintendent and O F Garver to teach the primary department. J. Morris of the Yoder Hotel bought the National Hotel property at Orrville from J N Clark of Wooster. O F Weall of Shreve appointed by Governor Nash as delegate to the National Farmers Congress at Colorado Springs August 21 to 31. D. Getty, student at Wooster, returned home with typhoid fever. Wayne Missionary Society to meet Aug 13 at Golden Quarters. Mrs. Johnson and Miss Meeker to speak. Prof. W Bennet and J E Wood land lectured on Liquid Air in Wooster this fall. Dr Thomas A Elder’s wife burned by a gasoline stove in Aurora, he left for Aurora. Millbrook correspondent invites Republican editor to join for apple juice. caution advised regarding juice aging.
The program details devotional and lesson topics for the Primary Teacher's Union across August to September, naming presenters such as Mrs Harry BOR Mia Gordon Miss Mina Mc l Millen Fiora Geissiman and others. Meetings occur Fridays at 7 30 p m in the City Hall Board of Education Room with invitations extended to interested participants.
Mrs Dr Cramer and children of Wadsworth spent Sunday at the Chautauqua and visiting old time friends. Mrs Wood and children of Oberlin are guests of Mrs Reamer. Mr and Mrs Dumont Norris of Piqua Ohio vacationing at Pr Breexe. Hayes and Clyde Miller of Cleveland visit their parents. Rev Mrs King of Akron visits her parents Mr and Mrs Amatats. Mrs Bowers of East Greenville Sabbath with her parents. Mr and Mrs Zinmaster of Navarre Sabbath with Adam Braits family.
A mid summer excursion from GA & C Ry stations to Niagara Falls Nimpata Falls on Thursday August 16. Round trip fare four dollars with return twelve days after sale. Contact ticket agents for details at Hulmesville and Millersburg stations.
Excursion tickets to Chicago for the Thirty fourth National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be sold via Pennsylvania Line until May 2 for the outing. The rate is about one cent per mile, with travel to August 31 and possible extension to September 30. Apply to the Ticket Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines.
A Banday excursion for the Eighth Regiment is offered from Wooster to New Philadelphia. The special train departs 7:10 a.m. and arrives 10:40 a.m. returning from New Philadelphia at 6 p.m. after visiting Drees arcade. Central Line operates via Pennsylvania Lines. Fare details and exact times may vary.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company promotes Deer Park Maryland as a cool mountain retreat 4400 feet above sea level with free malaria avoidance, en suite rooms, electric lights, Turkish baths, two swimming pools, golf links, tennis, bowling, drives, and full livery. Open June to September with rates via manager Wy Fi Warwell. A pamphlet highlights Lear Park Garrett County and Getiraure Dattie Neld, Put Bay as points of interest.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion trains from local stations west of the Ohio River to Chicago. Tickets priced at one cent per mile, valid for return until August 4 and possibly extended to September with a $0.50 deposit. Contact nearest B&O Ticket Agent or G. Avantin, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, IL for details.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers half fare excursion tickets from Ohio stations to Mt Vernon Ohio for the Ohio State Camp Meeting. Tickets are valid August 14 through 22 with return until August 28 1900. For details contact Peareat Lattimers Ohio Ticket Office or Austin General Passenger Agent Chicago.
On August 2 to 2 inclusive the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sells round trip fares from west of the Ohio River to Detroit Michigan for the Blensini Conclave. Tickets good through September 5 may be extended to September 14 with a 50 cent deposit with the Joint Agent.
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