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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1884
Page
1
Orrville and Wooster report a busy period with civic actions, rail and road notes, local elections and public projects. Highlights include fire and burglary cases, school and church events, charity and veterans activities, and holiday rail excursion rates across Stark and Holmes counties.
A letter from Hastings in Adams County Nebraska details rapid western migration since 13 colonies. It notes Hastings population growth to about five thousand, land values rising from three to six dollars per acre to fifteen to forty, and private land ownership spreading as railroads lands transfer. The writer praises soil fertility, wind power, and fruit, while criticizing freight costs and Nebraska licensing while urging families to move west for schooling and better homes. He cites Rev. John Fleming and early local development.
Abram Bechtel stood on a chair in Plain township to hang a meat piece when he was thrown against a large hook. He suffered a severe laceration to the palm of his right hand. The incident occurred Monday morning at his home.
The party led by Prof W S Eversole and companions sails from Thursday night to the World’s Fair in New Orleans with several other residents from Shreve and Orrville. The Miller Company mill goods maker faces sheriff closure on eight judgments totaling about 12 000. Canton workforce stands around sixty. Crestline plant would add three hundred jobs.
During the past week marriage licenses were issued to Christopher H. Hamlin and Maria J. Yates Joseph P. Troyer and Annie Hostetler William Kimpver and Emma Weiker Albert Zollinger and Margaret Groff Henry Hoffman and Antis Mastzenberg Amanda M. Winkler and Sari BH Walter W. W. Cochran and Elida Shively Elmer T. Myers and Sadie Whonsetler.
Miss Katie Switzer of Red Haw visits the area as the E V Church revival continues under Rev. Bone. Frank Darcus of Congress returns home for Sunday. West and East schools progress under veteran leaders W ue Garver and Joseph Troxel. William Worst and Belle Kline appear joyful, amid gossip linking them to Rev. Geo Worst.
The Pennsylvania Company announces sale of cheap excursion tickets for Christmas holidays on December 24 25 and 26 1884 and January 1 1885. Tickets valid for return until January 2 1885. Rates low to visit relatives or cities along lines including Pittsburgh Cleveland etc. Agents will provide fares and schedules.
Store offers umbrellas for as low as six cents enhancing bargain shoppers in town. Name D Nice's appears as a local retailer drawing crowds seeking discounted rain gear. Limited quantities reported with potential for quick sellout.
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