10 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
Local brief compiles multiple items across Wooster and surrounding towns. Mentions deaths of Fred Newmyer and Jobo Hoak, a divorce suit dismissal, workforce moves at local firms, a receiver appointed for N. K. Bowman Milling, and minor civic notes. Also reports a district train service update, theft and injury incidents, and the Armour fortune note with biographical detail.
Two cannons and shells loaned to Wooster G A R from the Navy Yard arrive. The artifacts came from the U S steamer Pepacola launched in 1854 and later served as a receiving ship near New Orleans. The guns weigh 1600 pounds each, with 80 forty pound balls accompanying them.
Readers are informed that a cure exists for catarrh through a constitutional treatment. The ad claims Halls Catarrh Cure works by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, promising strength and constitution building. It offers $100 for any un cured case and invites readers to request testimonials from Cheney Co. Toledo.
The county records show quit claim and warranty deeds for properties in Canaan and Chester townships, including 1 acre transactions at $200, 4 acres at $700, and 8 acres at $1. Other entries cover 26 and 20 acre parcels in Plain township, 1 acre in Congress township at $625, and 160 acres in Paint township at $6,000 plus executrix and administrator deeds.
John W. Otéarown formerly of Wayne County filed for divorce from Bertha Deerow n who he wed in 1301 at Albion Indiana charging neglect and cruelty. Nancy Welter filed for divorce from Frederick Welter on grounds of wilful absence for over three years married July 28 1682 at Milleraburg with two children seeking custody.
Will Conrad of Wooster, about 23, was stabbed six times during a New Year’s night quarrel at Tanner’s hall in Alliance. He lies in precarious condition with back wounds at least one grave, surgery performed by Dr. J A Roach. The incident stems from a dispute over an earlier alleged assault involving A Lugenbach. Mrs Magdalene Conrad, his mother, filed in Alliance Mayor Walker’s court accusing Charles Zmutt of cutting with intent to wound.
Wooster University students Miss Hina Foxcroft and Edward Bolles left campus last week sparking rumors. A roommate hinted the pair eloped after Bolles, employed at Dayton, guided the plan. They wed in Cleveland at Rev. H W Halbert's church Thursday evening. Bolles 23 Foxcroft 22.
Jas M Shaffer aged 58 years 8 months 21 days died at his home 40 E Bowman St Saturday night. He trained trotting horses and served in the 369th Ohio during the Rebellion. He was at one time a Wooster police officer. Wife Mrs Shaffer survives. Funeral held 2 p.m. Tuesday with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
In the Kratzer versus Miller suit the jury ruled for the plaintiff. The Willis Bishop guardianship case of Elizabeth Kelly versus Samuel McAfee sought $2400 for care of Mrs. Kelly. The final verdict awarded $2,258.22 to the plaintiff, after which the jury was discharged. Subscribe for the HERALD, 75¢ a yr.
Meesillon Ohio January 4 General J A Coxey plans to establish a Scandinavian colony at the quarries north of the city. He notes labor shortages have drawn undesired elements and social trouble among workers. Coxey will escort thirty five Scandinavians from Onatle Garden to Maasilon and study conditions to offer workers opportunity to improve.
A New York World report details Kaiser Wilhelm and family portraits crafted into a diamond bracelet and matching necklace. The bracelet features 263 diamonds and unique heart and oval portraits of the emperor and six children, with miniature painters and jewelers already producing more pieces for large royal families.
Walter W Stunt of Auburn New York owns Carlo a two year old spaniel with a curious talent for telling the time by the town clock He sent Carlo to the street to sight the clock and return after ten minutes The dog returned fifteen minutes later then was sent again to return in thirty minutes A man followed ensuring Carlo watched the clock and the dog then ran toward a sink before racing back to the store at the appointed moment as the second interval ended
Independent reviews the career of William King Maine's first Governor. Born poor and barefoot, he started in a sawmill, became a merchant, led a bank, served in the Legislature, rose to major general and governor. The piece argues early hardship fueled his hustle, noting wealth as a difficult goal.
Wayne County Agricultural Society set dates Sept 10 11 12 for exhibit. Directors elected to two year terms include E Ebright Clinton G N Hooser Chester A D Sommers Canaan W A Taylor Wayne J T Goodyess Milton B A Walter Greene John O McClarran Wooster. Directors to meet soon to organize.
Probate court records list numerous accounts and guardians appointed. Executrix Sarah Biggs seeks partial account for George Biggs. Peter W. Moulter, admin de bonis non for Margaret Rush. guardians named for Clarence and Eleut Allis. bonds set from 400 to 8,000. Several estates file first and final accounts, inventories, and sale orders with hearings set for February 1.
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