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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
1
A jumble of brief items covers town life from Blackleyville postmaster Swarix to new Wooster store openings, a fox hunt planned for Plain two, and assorted injuries, pensions, marriages, illness, and public works.
The Machinery and Transportation Building in Buffalos Pan-American Exposition features a central cloister styled court. Green and Wicks of Buffalo designed the 200 by 100 foot space with a 175 foot pool and arcades along its length for visitor rest and architectural landscape.
D F Griffith and Harry E Taylor uncover a scheme sending counterfeit money instructions from New York to Orrville victims. Griffith telegrams Allentown and later receives a typewritten letter with meeting détails and a genuine note used to fake authenticity. Government authorities have the sharper as a clue. arrest would violate postal laws.
The Wayne Gousty Fair Association schedules September 11 12 and 15 for the annual agricultural exhibit. Elected officers include President J O Bidle, Vice President M M Fowler, Treasurer W A Wilson, Secretary I N Kinney, Superintendent of Grounds D R Firestone, Ave t Supt Will Armstrong, Material Jag Taggart.
Mrs Milo Weygandt of Jeromeville aged 28 died at 3 a m Tuesday of puerperal fever. She is survived by her husband and a 10 day old infant. The funeral was held Thursday at 9 a m. She was a sister of Mrs Grant Myern of Woeater.
George Wesley Spangler of Wooster married Miss M DeVilla Kesslar formerly a Orrville teacher in a Noon ceremony at the Keeslar home east of Wooster. Rev George W Hackett officiated with family and friends present. The couple reside at 109 North Market and plan a reception at his sister’s home in Cananaw Township.
Harley H. Zeigler of Wooster and Migs Ella Jones of Massillon formerly of Wooster were married at Massillon on Thursday arriving in Wooster at 10 26 p m and taking up residence on North Buckayo Street.
The body of William B Brown 24 son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Brown of 196 N Buckeye St was shipped from San Francisco last Wednesday and reached Wooster Tuesday night. He died in the Philippines while returning from service and was a sergeant in Battery F 6th Artillery. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 pm from the family residence with Rev H W Lowry officiating and he was laid to rest in Wooster cemetery guarded by the 8th O N G. Dr John G Paton missionary spoke at Kauke chapel and Presbyterian church during his Wooster visit. He planned to attend the Pan Missionary assembly in New York next April and raise funds to lift a mission debt and influence whiskey legislation. He also spoke about dangers from traders and the need for mission support.
Recorded items include new Volunteer Band members Ralph Ferria and R. V. Noyes in Bloomington. Miss Jeannette Fitch teaching in Attica. Miss Fern Rennick leaving due to eye trouble. funeral in Pittsburgh. Seniors dedicating a tablet after football. H. H. Neptune in critical condition with a visiting brother. Prof. C. Boyd selling adjacent property. Will Lucas visiting Cleveland for illness in the family. Websterian banquet for David Yule. Y M C A convention planned in Findlay. Prof. W. J. Senelye to discuss Trusts. Earl Martin visiting Latrisburg. Day of Prayer events. Rev. W. O. Stinnon delivering sermon. E. Vasey of the Children’s Home Society visiting Westminster. Dr. Edward Hodge preaching at Kauke chapel and meeting ministry candidates. Prof. Bennett to recite Shakespeare’s Othello with Stratford club. Josiah M. Estep’s wedding to Milas Florence Brown. Dr Bulls Cough syrup advertised for throat ailments.
On February 20 at 10 am the commissioners will auction construction of Ditch Improvement No. 106 in Chippewa Township petitioned by Hilarious Smith and others. The ditch starts near William Coss epheber’s residence and will be sold in seven working sections and one lateral containing 80,239 cubic yards at an estimated cost of 9023 dollars.
Mrs Anna Hagerman of Palmer at Wooster swore out an affidavit before Squire Lewis B Bolus on a Wednesday evening accusing Joseph Batson BRO 17 son of Edward Betson of assault with intent to kill after a stone from Batson shattered a window at her home injuring her head Betson was arrested by Constable Tom Brown and posted 100 bail The neighbors' dispute ends with the home of Jacob Miller burned at Creston.
The Cree ton home of Jacob Miller of Miller Bros. hardware suffered a fire Saturday caused by a defective flue. Loss estimated at $1000 with insurance coverage. The house was occupied by A. B. Tuttle and his family.
Washington January 25 Brigham H Roberts representative elect from Utah was expelled by a 278 to 60 vote. The house adopted a resolution stating he ought not have or hold a seat and that his seat is vacant. An attempted expulsion move was defeated 124 to 8.
A meeting of Pickle Growers is set for Saturday February 3 at 1 PM in the Mayor's Office. A representative of H J Heinz Co will discuss contracts for the coming pickle season. All interested encouraged to attend.
Mrs Yoder disposed of the goodwill and fixtures of the Hotel Yoder to W I Aforris who takes charge today. Mr Morris formerly landlord of the Park Central Hotel at Gallipolis is connected, with friends in Wooster. The transfer keeps the old staff, and Mrs Yoder departs to rooms at the Episcopal Rectory on East North.
Willard Thornton of Mansfield fell from an Erie train at West Salem on Saturday and broke his right hip. He was taken home Sunday.
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