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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1897

Page

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Death of Rev. S H Wallace D D in New Egypt New Jersey

Rev S H Wallace D D longtime city resident and educator advocate died at home in New Egypt New Jersey on February 2 1807 He and his family moved here years ago to aid his children with schooling He served as pastor at Congress West Salem and Chester churches preached in Heyesville and Urichaville and was about 60 years old born in Guernsey County Ohio

Wallace New Egypt N.J Rev. Wallace Miia Luella Wallace Florence Virgilia Ross Wallace School of Music Congress West Salem Chester Church Heyesville Urichaville Hoe Guernsey Co

Relentless Reaper claims James Harris Reed at Mt. Eaton

James Harris Reed, born December 3, 1823 near Mt. Eaton in Wayne County, died February 3, 1897 and was buried at Mt. Eaton on the preceding Saturday. He married Lucinds Harrold in 1855 and leaves a widow, a son, four daughters, and six grandchildren. He joined Mt. Eaton Presbyterian Church in 1855 and was noted as a sincere Christian.

James Harris Reed Mt. Eaton Wayne County Silas Reed Lucinds Harrold

Public Sale At Leah Byler Homestead Near Wooster

A public sale will be held at the Leah Byler homestead four miles northeast of Wooster and one mile south of Weilarsville on Tucadar March 9, 1897. The 81 acre farm includes a two story house barn orchard and improvements with a sale of personal property at 1 pm. A second sale on February 17 1907 at W O Tillotson’s home three miles west of Wooster on Ashland road will feature horses cattle sheep hogs and farming implements. sale starts at noon.

Leah Byler Wooster Weilarsville Tucadar W. O. Tillotson Ashland Road

Local Notes From Madieunburg and Surrounding Areas

Jacob Kintner and wife hosted Jacob Palmer and wife of Wooster last Thursday. A Lutheran missionary meeting at Samuel Davidson's in Smithville drew good attendance on Saturday. Eli Stahl traveled to Akron on business last Tuesday. Frank Leggett visited Leesville and returned home Tuesday. Levi and Emery Alaman stored ice last week and prep for summer. Daniel Hoffman rented a farm.

Jacob Kintner Jacob Palmer Wooster Lutheran Church of Smithville Samuel Davidson Eli Stahl Akron Frank Leggett Leesville Levi Emery Alaman

Local Notes Bring News From Applecreek and Area

Residents near Applecreek plan a spring move for the family. Mrs. Frank Matz of Manafield visits her parents Mr and Mrs J B Glasgow. A literary program is set for Friday evening. A surprise party honored Mrs Frank Hoffman for her birthday. Mrs John Boor remains ill and not improving. A U B Church protracted meeting continues with high attendance. Misses Chico Eva Kindig and cousin Misa Coulter of Creston visited locally. Charles Bixler and wife arrived from Chicago and plan to stay. Floment Lehman accepted a brakeman post in Mansfield on the Ft Wayne Ry. Leo Mats welcomed a son last Saturday. Rev Cochel and daughter Jennie Brown attended a missionary meeting at Samuel Davidson’s.

Frank Hoffman John Boor U. B Chico Eva Kindig Misa Coulter Creston Charles, Bixler Chicago Floment Lehman Mansfield Ft. Wayne Ry Leo Mats Cochel Jennie Brown Smithville Samuel Davidson

Lakeville Community Notes Chronicle Ice and Life

In Lakeville the sick and convalescents are numerous with James Boylin and Nehemiah Neptune not expected to recover. The Chautauqua Ice Co of Pictaburg shipped 255 carloads of ice for the railroad, ice thickness from 6 to 0 inches. Ruth Shear visited Mansfield then mother, Qohbarley Neff dates Grant Quick this winter. A young crowd at Ads Marriott’s home celebrated her Sweet Sixteen with music and games. David Collier traveled to Millersburg on business. Mother Smetzer, an early pioneer, has died. Richard McClarran died February 6, 1807, aged 78 years, 4 months, 14 days.

James Boylin Nehemiah Neptune Chautauqua I.6 Co Pictaburg Mies Ruth Shear Mansfield Qohbarley Neff Buckatering Grant Thia Nisce Mies Ads Marriett Shatis of McZenn David Collier Millersburg Smetzer Richard McClarran Holmes Co Paint Valley Fulton Co Holmes Wayne Counties

Death of Mrs K S Burrows at New Orleans

Mrs K S Burrows longtime University resident died Saturday in a New Orleans sanatorium after two minor operations. She had spent winters with her sister in Shady Side La. Survived by two sons Clifford and Harry. husband died 25 years ago. Her death deeply mourned in Wooster society.

University K. S. Burrows Mra. Burrows Clifford Harry Wooster

Not In The Fare Inauguration Travel Details

Notice outlines fare differences for an inauguration trip on the Pennsylvania Short Lines. Tickets available March 1, 24 and 3d with details via nearest Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent. Address: O. 0. Kuenart, A. G. P. Agent, Cleveland, Ohio.

Pennsylvania Pennsyvania Line Addreen O Kuenart A. G. P. Agt Cleveland

Spanish Guerillas Capture World Cuba Correspondent

A telegram from Arthur Brisbane to Walter J. Mal I reports Sylvester Scovel, a Cuban World correspondent and son of University president Scovel, captured near Tenas in Santa Clara, Cuba. He is in the hands of Spanish authorities and to be tried under the U S Spain treaty as efforts in Washington seek his release.

Arthur Brisbane New York World Walter J. Mal Sylvester Harry Scovel Tenas Santa Clara Cuba Scovel Department of State Washington Havana Madrid Bpanieh N. Y. World Sancti Spiritus United States Spain Ecovel

Free Pills Offer From H E Bucklow Co Chicago

Dr King s New Life Pills advertised with address request for trial. Claims ease in constipation headache malaria and liver trouble with vegetable formula and no deleterious substances. Regular 25c box sold by Laubach Boyd, Druggists.

H. E. Bucklow &Co Chicago Dr. King Laubach & Boyd, Druggiste

Bird Observations From Bloomington Collected Notes

Professor J G Black of the University invites Htrato teachers and readers to publish bird observations. A Bloomington letter notes robins wintering locally, meadow larks on creek bottoms, and birds frozen in shocks. March signals birds moving to higher ground and singing, with a call for reports on finding the yellow bird.

J. G. Black University Bloomington Evan Robin Hayes J.G. Buack

Circuit Court Decisions Rendered on Appeals and Errors

The Circuit Court announced decisions on numerous appeals and errors from Common Pleas. Key items include fees awarded to plain tiff attorneys, mortgage foreclosures, tax liens, and various contract and property disputes. Several cases upheld lower court rulings while others reversed or remanded for further action.

Be Stable for the Price of Goods in Wool and Bread Advice

A fragment urges stability in price or value of goods and warns against misreading vague statements about bread quality. It mentions Bee, Plank & Gray, and Wooster Virginia as points of reference for obtaining good bread without trouble.

Plank & Gray Wooster

Trial of Kelstar Finds First Degree Murder Guilty

Elias Kelstar of Perrysville Ashland county is found guilty of first degree murder in the November killing of Horace L. Stearns. The defense failed to prove insanity. Kelstar to be sent to Columbus for execution after sentencing follows a motion for a new trial next week. A Small Hand Corn Sheller ad appears at end.

Elias Kelstar Perrysville Ashland County Horace L. Stearns Ashland Gazette Amuke Columbus

Wooster Preachers Questioned by Wayne County Democrats

The Wayne County Democrat questions Wooster preachers about their religious impact and asks what their long service yielded amid perceived moral decline. Local notes report illnesses, a burial at Paradise Union cemetery, visiting relatives, and surveyors seeking a direct Orrville Wooster route amid railroad concerns.

Reduced Prices Owing to Death of Landis & Schmuck Partner

An opportunity arises as the death of D Y Landis prompts 60 day price reductions to clear stock before inventory. Estate settlement urged with all debtors to call. The firm will continue as Lapis & Bcoxuock at Weat Liberty St Wooster Ohio with undertaker and embalming services emphasized.

D. Y. Landis Landis & Schmuck Mra J. F. Schmuck Lapis & Bcoxuock Liberty St. Wooster

Bonds Invalid in Court Ruling on Municipal Refunding Bonds

Circuit Court ruled a municipal bond must state its purpose on its face or be subject to infirmities. Cochran owner’s bond deemed invalid, refunding bonds considered illegal, purchaser bound to investigate purpose. Also includes a medical testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery from Massachusetts reader and free trial bottles offer.

T. C. Cochran Toledo Cochran Bid Peiil

Fire Averted At Dry Goods Store After Near Contact

Friday night Harvey Messmore Frank Messmore and Bernard Mowery discovered an Indanalight touching a chandelier at William Annat’s Dry Goods store. They alerted Annat who rushed to the Opera House and prevented a store fire and possible panic. A separate Bloomington incident saw burning coals scorch flooring and joists in a home, narrowly avoided destruction while the family was away.

William Annat Harvey Frank Messmore Bernard Mowery Frank Mesamore Mr. Annat North Market City

Rev Josiah J Ward Dies After Long Ministry

Entered Into Rest Rev Josiah J Ward died at his Wooster home Saturday February 6 1897 aged about 83 years He preached across New York and eastern states and later in the northwest His last pastorate was Keasaon Minnesota He moved to Wooster last year with his family to educate his son Rev L Ward's children Funeral services were held April 8 at the home by Rev O A Hille D D and the remains were sent to Michigan City Indians for burial on Monday

Josiah J. Ward New York Northwest Keasaon Minn Wooster

One Way Setilers Rate Promises Reduced Southern Tickets

On the first and third Mondays and Tuesdays each month the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railway offers one way settlers tickets to southern points at greatly reduced rates. For travel plans consult or write A and O agent O F Daly General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.

Cleveland, Akron & Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

S-H. Wallace D. D Tie Reaper W. L. Mequillet Wooster University Canon City Col Barberton Cleveland, O Josephine Megquillot Knights of Pythias Alice Brinner Lattasburg Frank Youngblood Massillon Andrew Knox Fredericksburg Salem Madieunburg Daniel Hoffman Applecreek Frank Matz Manafield Glasgow Lakeville White N. Y Dons The Herald Qircuit Wm. Keehn City of Wooster Tennie A Gougey Ve. M O. Roach A. B. Sluts Frances Zellers Oyrne Stratton Henry Zellers McClarran Dowell Ocourt E. Wilson L. P Obliger Thies Beaton Court of Common Pleas Obliger Hanna Miller Va Daniel & Tinteman Woodworth Hannah Muller Grady Bucher & Gibbs Plaw Co Harvey Gerassman Mead John Eddy Julia Eddy Sho Thomas Mowory Ve A. J. Thomas Circuit Court Tys Fenge Bloomberg Goldstone 1Ame Kauffman &Co New Y Orovilla Kauffmans Goldstone, Sreinberg & Co Pennsylvania Company Elias Kelster Wpeorrysville Gunty Hanovinon Co Court House the Wooster Preachers Wayne County Democrat Democrat Hanpixe & Co Weilersville Jacob Moose Lizzie Greaser Paradise Union Cemetery J. D. Yoder Aaron Hest Mary Frazer A. R. Zook Haw Patch Ind Nifflin Co P. Bartvariaio Stark County Baling Hay Ths Place Orrville R. R Keane Va Gilman Brown Bonth Gardner Mass Laubach & Boyd Drug Store
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