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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
North East corner of Public square East of Bowing Bink lists annual rates before April 1899 and after, with 70 ad rates and messages about subscription continuation, change of address, and obectionable matter policy. It notes deadlines, payment, and postal requirements for communications.
The piece condemns the assassination attempt on Kentucky Governor hopeful William Goebel as cowardly and warns against exploiting the event for party gain. It argues for sober Frankfort leadership, reflects on prohibition debates, and cites temperance arguments and crime statistics to critique liquor laws and policy.
The article criticizes the saloon power affecting politics and cites John G. Paton urging President McKinley to bar whiskey sales in the New Hebrides to aid missionaries. It questions whether McKinley will trade island welfare for re election and notes appeals from religious figures and wholesalers.
The Reformed Church youth held an acciat in Schlefly's Hall on Friday night. Lucy Baildinger’s remains were laid to rest at West Lawn Cemetery Thursday at 2 30 pm. She was born in Georgetown Black County Ohio in 1839 and moved to this place at age six where she ran the village millinery. Death followed a complication of diseases. She belonged to the Reformed Church. George Marchand stayed home several days due to a severe sore throat. John Kennedy from Cahal Fulton attended Lucy Balidinger’s funeral. Miss Sarah Klopman of Waynesburg visited Milas Nettie Beck. O M Kelvin of Springfield worked in town for the Jr O U A M. Mt Eston Literary Society will meet at the Methodist church because the school building is deemed unsafe. next meeting Friday evening February 2.
Probate court records list final accounts, inventories and sales under multiple estates. Hearings are set for March 2 as administrators and guardians report sales, accounts, and bonds including Jacob Gerig guardian of Christian Henley and John Schaal administrator of Mary Miller.
C B Montgomery landlord of the Hurd House died of pneumonia and kidney trouble on Tuesday January 24 after six days of illness. He was 66 years old and his funeral was held Friday at noon conducted by Roy L Twinem Shreve. Mrs Malinda Hinkle of Shreve died in Chicago on Wednesday January 24 after years of blindness. Funeral services were held Friday evening from J A H Kelaster residence led by Rev. Orites.
Mrs Mary Arnold aged 80 years four months and fourteen days died Wednesday January 24 at the home of her son Mérubal Obas Arnold in Orrville. The funeral took place Friday.
Multiple locals report injuries as Mrs. Derr broke her wrist and Mrs. Miller sprained her ankle and hip after falls. Mellinger property sold at public sale to Louis Hartel for 209 dollars. Profs and society addresses noted. Luther Payne charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. acquitted after hearing.
The note advertises tin piste pricing opposite Everhard tenet, Barn, Wooster, with unclear contact details. It appears as a brief trade listing offering price information from a local supplier.
The report notes 17 horses sold by W. P. Bnoyder at an average of 156 dollars with a February 17 sale to follow. It details incidents including Gabriel Morricon’s insanity custody after a head injury, hospital transfer, and a burial visit by relatives from Detroit and Delaware. Other items list property deeds, quit claim and warranty transfers, a Jefferson Debating Club meeting, and a Senator’s mishap on a hand car with injuries.
Samuel Lightfoot a longtime Orrville resident died suddenly on January 24 after a rare disease and lung incident. He was 82 years old and the funeral was held Friday with Rev. O. A. Boory officiating. He left behind daughter Ma. Irwin McClarran of Wooaster.
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