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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
1
A dated 1899 examination list covers theory and practice in education and physiology with questions on schooling methods, grammar, mathematics, history, geography, and civics. It includes topics from rhetoric to object teaching, and ends noting Teachers' Certificates granted.
A fragmentary 1899 list shows names and ages for residents in Freiz Adams and nearby towns with multiple year entries, plus addresses in Wooster Dalton and Sterling. A patented Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertisement closes the column, touting quick cough relief at 25 cents.
Mrs. Margaret Bowman age 91 years 1 month 3 days widow of Jonas Bowman died at her son Joshua Bowman's home in East Union shortly after noon on Tuesday November 24. She had lived in Breckenville Ohio and moved to Wayne County Indiana in 1812. Survived by seven children John Joshua L R Bowman Mrs Jacob Kesler Mrs Elizabeth Mowrer Harrison Bowman and Wesley Bowman. Funeral Friday November 30 at 1 p m at East Union Lutheran Church with burial in the local cemetery.
Notice to taxpayers that the first half 1899 taxes are due December 20 and payable on or before that date. Taxpayers urged to pay this week to avoid crowds and delays at Droserves Office Wooster Ohio. County Treasurer A W Blackburn signs the notice dated December 4 1809.
A reading before the WOTU highlights global tobacco spread from the United States to Turkey, Europe and the Caribbean. It cites per capita usage by country, production totals, and economic impact, noting deep health concerns and vast public costs from nicotine, smoking and cigars. It references New York figures, state crops, imports, and taxes, warning of social and moral costs beyond revenue.
An opinion piece laments tobacco's toll on the commonwealth, comparing it to a disastrous event and calling for moral reckoning. It questions the cost in brains and duty, and condemns smoking as an addictive poison harming citizens. The note also tangentially advertises Jardinieres lamps and dinnerware at McClarran's.
The Peace Jubilee and Carnival of Nations by the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church drew strong crowds at the Armory. Each nation booth featured elaborate decorations with groups such as Quakers, Highlanders, Germans, Turks, Japanese, Indians, Italians, Icelanders and Gypsies. The event opened Wednesday and closed Saturday with a grand march and music from local groups. A Thursday baby show awarded prizes to forty participants, including Martha Ann Sanders and Clarence Duckle. The carnival was well planned and credited to many contributors.
Odell E Myers aged 30 years 26 days, of near Smithville, died at noon Sunday at 60 East Liberty St from typhoid fever. Sister Mise Pearl Myers was his attendant. Born in Smithville, son of Mennon and Rosanne M Myers of Milton. Brief services were held at Mrs Woods home at 10 a.m. Monday by Rev G C Smith. Funeral at 10:30 Wednesday from Smithville Lutheran Church.
A Shreve item notes Mrs. Mary Ginther widow of John Ginther was paid 1000 life insurance by Modern Woodmen of America. Also reported: J B Keys donated ten dollars to buy a flag for the school building, with plans to present it. Marriages include E Krieg and Ada Stinebring wed in Christian parsonage. Wm Brown and Geneva Lake wed at home in Shreve. Mail from Shreve post office totaled 2350 pounds over Oct 3 to Nov 6.
Early Thursday Sheriff MCCoy was alerted to five tramps in Bertling territory after they looted a schoolhouse. Constable Norman Lance and locals apprehended the group, they were jailed in a livery stable due to no town lockup. Suspects listed as Jas Hatch Frank Neeco Jas Onsanday Thos Williams and Thos King pled not guilty with $200 bond each.
Mrs Mattie Gant sold her property to W A Coller on Friday. Edward Winkler and David Gresser both improving. Fred Webber of Chatham and wife visit sister Mrs D W Collins. Roy Deneke quite sick. Frank Goyer and wife summoned to Western Star by death of grandfather Mr Lehman. Newton Gresser Thanksgiving visit. Miss Effie Campbell returns from Washingtonville. George Brown buying and shipping stock. Miss Clare Bloxham and Badie Patton of Wooster visit Etella Downing. Jacob Davison and family visit mother near Madison. Charlie Sperche working on Clark McCoy's sawmill. M R Cherry and wife with Mrs Gant and Grace at Thanksgiving. Mrs Bowman's funeral at Brat Union. Mrs Taggart and daughter guests of Mrs M H Davison.
University Notes list various campus and local happenings. Paul Wood ’05 spent time at his Urbana home. L. Holden traveled to Pittsburg on university business. Mrs O A Hill and Miss Fillis hosted at their home. G G Stadt and L E Everett engaged in Southeast Association events. Mrs S M Glenn returned from Pennsylvania visit. Miss Barria Shriber visited Orrville. Dr Beovelia attended the National Reform Association meeting in New York where he is president. Miss Alize Smith of Lisbon visited College Avenue. Prof R H Branson spent vacation in Worcester. Harry Harrington guest of Fred Kine in Bolivar. Edwin Meese returned from Mane field. J H Brannon sang with United Presbyterian choir. President and Mrs Holden host Seniors and Faculty next Thursday. Library stack room updated with new gan fixtures. Charles Turner entertained his sister from Marion. Miss Pearl Williams entertained her mother from East Liverpool. Go-to McClarran’s lot your Xeone presents.
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