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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1884
Page
1
A digest of county happenings includes court sessions in Wayne County with 312 civil and twelve criminal cases noted for January 1st, 1884. News mentions visits by S. H. Boyd and J. Zimmermbin & Co to Sioux City, Judge Tourgée at the Opera House, a Presbyterian church matter, and local incidents such as fires, injuries, and a gas store explosion with extensive damage.
Wooster reports include Rev J N Keiffer conducting a Lutheran meeting near Cross Keys and Rev Chas Windigler aiding a Pittsburg protracted meeting. Notables visit from Samuel Rouch while Hattie Blackburn ties in Latrobe and Goodsburg. An assignee, H B Swartz, handles assets of 1000 dollars. Jail for James Boley over a serious crime against his 17 year old daughter. Public sales planned for Isaiah R Dunlap estate on Feb 11. Local merchants Schmuck Pollock to lease space April 1. Wedding news features Nettie Jones and Dr F A Smith in Indianapolis with Rev Geo W Pepper officiating.
Mrs John E Baughman wife of a wealthy farmer near Deylstown attempted suicide with a butcher knife after temporary aberration. She cut a shallow throat wound and a severe arm gash though not fatal and she remains in comfortable condition.
A fragmentary report recalls historic floods that struck Cincinnati and neighboring regions. The text references widespread water damage and the long memory of past flood years, highlighting the severity of major flood events in the area.
Reports indicate flood levels peaking in 1883 as streams overflow their banks across a broad region. Railroads suffer heavy damage and trains run irregularly, threatening further property losses.
Great bargains announced at the closing out sale of Forst McLaurns dry goods. Readers are invited to shop for reduced prices across a range of fabrics, apparel, and household items as the store winds down operations.
A meeting February 2 in Wooster Ohio organized the Farmers Institute to be held February 20 and 21 at Germania Hall. I C Reichenbach was elected president J S McCoy secretary with multiple committees formed including finance music and arrangements. Vice Presidents from various townships were named and lecturers from abroad were promised to raise the noble calling of farming.
In view of the kindness of friends and neighbors during the last illness of our son Leonard we express sincere thanks for the sympathizing help. The attentions were highly appreciated and shall be precious to us. Applecreek, O., Feb. 1, 1884.
Burton Guy notes the petition drive to the Legislature by the W C I U in Baughman township nears completion. The public school closes this week for Mrs Wm Stinson’s funeral. H K Stever returns from the east with good health and a bride. The Beott Law repeal is debated by the B C S Society, with prohibitionists on the affirmative side and saloon keepers and Democrats absent. The discussion centers on constitutional plenary power to prohibit traffic without amendments.
Protracted meetings began Friday at the U B Church with Revs Cripe and West guiding progress. The Conservative Brethren plan to erect a new church in spring. Local carpenters John Myers and Andrew Swan enjoyed a visit to Cleveland. Samuel Schmuck and daughter Sadie visited from Wooster. Cora Galligher of Rowsburg stayed with relatives. Neighbors celebrated Lewis Bopp’s 25th birthday with a 30 person gathering and a lively string game, followed by a ladies prepared dinner and remarks by Will F Camp.
The Wooster City Band Minstrel group, with three occupants and their baggage, faced a disrupted journey when a cutter gave way. Instruments spilled, but they managed to secure a vehicle and continue to lodge at different places.
The column records multiple tragedies and sympathies surrounding Alli Orr and family after a fatal accident that claimed husband, son, daughter, and grandchild. It notes support from the community and the Temperance group, plus local social updates, church activities, and visitors from Holmes and nearby areas.
Parmenas Appleman aged 79 years 1 month 9 days died after pneumonia and catarrh. Born December 20 1804 in Washington County Pennsylvania, he moved to Wayne County in 1819 with his father Jacob. He settled Salt Creek Township near Maysville and married Mary Rogers on April 8 1887, later widowed and remarried in 1854 Martha Kilgore. He was a Presbyterian and joined the church young, leaving behind a widow and nine children. He died two weeks after his wife.
Reedsburg reports Isaac Gill returning from Kansas and visits by D Thomas and wife of Wooster to B L Norton. Violinist All Lusk passed through town. a horse and sleigh were stolen from Silas Troiel’s barn. The Wooter City Band Minstrels gave a tableau en route to Jeromeville. Local physician K A E Snively bought property and will continue his practice. The Science Point Literary Society held a thriving meeting with Nina Pershing performing and four Howey sisters playing string music. Debates on pride and ambition vs ignorance were well contested. Prohibition will be discussed February.
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