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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
2
A garbled text fragment mentions stalled reform action and uncertain leadership. It references various names and places in a disrupted discourse about duties, authority, and urgent tasks, suggesting a halted initiative or guidance amid confusion.
The speaker denounces fanatism and warns of peril to the political system if temperance efforts fail to curb gas and liquor traffic. The BYP pastor supports measures to end bohemian decadence and restore order in the commonwealth amid rising threats.
A fragmentary report notes a figure named Warislay seeing a shadow and expressing doubt, amid unclear context. The stray words imply weather or superstition turning on a perceived omen. Readable text remains limited and context is uncertain.
In a London lodging house a traveler and three tenants recount a haunted visit to a room where a mysterious death occurred. A dog dies, a book is read, and fear grips the party as they confront a curse linked to Burton and a fatal encounter in the accursed dwelling.
The text implies concern about dog's exercise and feeding. It references Misa Primrose and Misa Hollyhock discussing a pug. It notes suggestions to feed a dog tea or chocolate and to exercise, reflecting casual, fragmented dialogue about pet care.
County commissioners reviewed nearby bridges this week and found ordered repairs unnecessary. A resolution voids the Canton Bridge Co contract dated Nov 3 1902 for fixes at the Smithville bridge and the Sugarcreek span south of Orrville. Auditor to notify the company of action.
The Canaan band schedules two dramas this week titled Tried and True and Servant, or The Watcher s Will. Admission is 10 and 15 cents. A lively Monday party at Samuel Whensuler’s featured Leroy Haas of Mich. School begins Monday with Mr Kesalar from Wooster University as teacher. A Valentine social is planned by the E Society for Saturday at Thos Fetzer s home. A surprise visit to Mr Lucas and family occurred Thursday. Harry Holen, ill with dropsy and heart disease, died Monday. funeral Thursday forenoon.
Lincoln's Birthday marked the 94th anniversary with a program at the City Opera House under G A R Given Post. Young's Orchestra performed, quartets sang, and speakers including Capt. A S McClure Judge Frank Taggart and Rev Dr W P Schott addressed Lincoln as statesman and patriot.
Prosecuting Attorney Weygendt sues ex sheriff James S McCoy and bondmen Ephraim Lehman R M McCoy Wm Taylor and W M Caskey to recover alleged illegal fees totaling 498 94 paid to the sheriff from 1899 to 1900 and asks for judgment plus costs. Court records show county commissioners certified the improper sums and demanded their return, which has not occurred. The action cites specific fee categories including jail expenses juror and witness subpoenas and criminal case allowances.
John F Ward, inspector for Ohio's second district, orders repairs to City Hall fire escapes. The fixes include doors from the stage to the awning and a missing airway on the west side second story.
John Bedile aged 64 dies at home near Applecreek Jax. Funeral services held Sunday. Warfel farm near Orrville destroyed by fire last Saturday morning. Household goods deed papers and $10 burned. goods belonging to son Harry also scorched. Prof Hacpert leaves for Mason to attend Grace Haupert funeral in Del Norte Col. Remains to be interred in Mason. Cliftom Eichar son of Mr and Mrs Eichar near West Salem dies at home aged 21 from injuries in Akron accident. Funeral services held Tuesday.
Madri Grae Excursions to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola from Feb 17 to 22, with excursion tickets to New Orleans La Mobile Ala and Pensacola Fla via Pennsylvania Lines. Colonial Tickets to West and Northwest via Pennsylvania Lines from Feb 15 to Apr 30 offered one way second class to California North Pacific Coast Montana and Idaho at reduced rates.
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