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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
1
Questions cover theory and practice arithmetical, physiology and hygiene geography history and government. The list includes tasks on tardiness psychology differences mental and physical facts, arithmetic problems, digestion, heart and respiration diagrams, world geography, United States history, government structure, and notable figures with multiple historic event associations.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Dr. James H. Wallace of Monmouth Illinois. The well known physician originated in Plain township and practiced across Ohio before settling in Monmouth. He leaves a wife Sarah Troutman four children and five brothers. He was active in the United Presbyterian faith and later a church member.
Will Derr son of Dr. W. F. Derr and a veterinary surgeon in Mansfield was injured when a vial broke in his hand as he handed it to a patron. Glass entered near the wrist, arteries were severed, heavy bleeding followed, and doctors delayed ligation. On Monday the arteries were tied, and recovery was expected though the hand may be crippled.
Smithville items report Prof Jones of the Normal recovering from grippe. Eli Yoder purchased the Zimmerman property now occupied by Ben Zimmerman. T J Billman slept and his comforter caught fire, no serious damage. Welmer welcomes antardy boy and Harvey Cerson families joy over a daughter. Grandma Kimberlin moved to daughter’s home between Lawrence and Marshallville. Rev Edmund Manges visited sister Mrs Henry Rhodes. Boloman King visited Baltac and Shanesville. Public program by Normal Hall literary society praised. Daniel Hanenstein ill. Local farmers pledging funds to plant about 600 acres of cucumbers cabbage red pepper and cauliflower. Train wreck narrowly avoided near Taggart culvert. Elliott Mackey to move to Prof Eberly farm. John Klopton to lead Miller farm. W L Brown traveled to Shreve and Frederickburg. Lutheran communion services set for the 24th. Nathan Roberts ill with brood thial trouble.
In Wayne County residents urged to take their wheat to Plank and Gray's Mull at Wooster for milling. The mill promises flour that makes better bread than competing brands.
The Union services of the week drew strong attendance as city pastors plan to sustain united efforts. Daily afternoon and evening meetings across churches show revived interest in church work. Officials call for earnest prayer, consecration, faithful personal work, and faith in God’s word to bring revival nationwide.
County commissioners Miller Pocock and Blosser held a hearing in Blachlyville on a proposed Muddy Fork ditch from Ditch No 61 to Plain township and the Mohican river near Tylertowa. Twelve witnesses testified. adjourned to January 18 1897. Also included are testimonials for Dr King s New Discovery as a cough remedy.
Critics praise Mr Chas Heydler for cello recital noting its human voice like tone and expressive technique. Coverage highlights his breadth of tone and scholarly interpretation placing him among top cellists, with warm citywide acclaim from Detroit papers.
Local notes report pleasant weather delighting residents and farmers at work on preparations. Bluebirds and robins abundance noted over the past two weeks as residents share news of holidays, illnesses, and moving plans while Greenawald Brothers and Chas Barnes buy a saw mill to harvest timber through winter.
Joseph Finley dread died Saturday morning January 9 aged 74 years 5 months 9 days Interment Monday January 0 at Reedsbury cemetery officiated by Lutheran Gharee pastor. Samuel Showalter and others of Reedsburg visited F Speck's family. Annie Weaver of Cleveland is visiting.
The Cleveland Akron & Columbus Ry will sell one way settlers tickets on the first and third Mondays and Tuesdays each month to all southern points at reduced rates. For details contact an A. & O. agent or O. F. Daly, General Pass Agent in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Franklin Township teachers will meet at Nonpareil Beigel House on Saturday January 16 1897 at 1 p m to discuss questions about teaching methods class discipline and pupil management. Topics include memorization oral instruction bell dismissal rites and parental involvement with sessions opening promptly at one o clock.
A Sun advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a superior tonic for nervousness headache and general health. It claims Annie Steble of Chicago regained strength after six bottles, with a 50 cent to 100 cent price and Laubach & Boyd's Drug Store as a seller.
Amos Steele returns to town after long absence. Ephraim Plank visits Haw Patch relatives. Coal miners reach 220 feet on J. H. Troyer farm with prospects. Wagely to occupy Ram sever and Spicher farm. Ma Ewen to move to Wagely’s vacated farm. Jacob Gerber rents Brumptown Long Lot. Misses Malinda and Lucinda Yoder visit eastern Pennsylvania relatives. A displaced dish-washer finds work with Euphas Johnsons. Citizens note hard times and seek money to learn others’ fortunes. Calls for Golden Rule over legislative fixes. Home excursion info via Pennsylvania Lines agents. F. Van Dosen announces low rates.
Henry G White editor of the Millersburg Republican died at his home in Millersburg Thursday January 7 1897 aged 66 born in London England came to America learned printing in Wooster served in the 16th Regt O V I then helped found the Republican in Millersburg with T B Cunningham Cunningham died years ago. White was well known in G A R circles and among Wooster veterans. Funeral was held at Millersburg Saturday January 6 with many soldiers in attendance.
Madisonburg residents return home after trips and illness. Farmers renew contracts with Heintz Pickling Co for 1897 and elect officers for the Vegetable Growers Association in Wooster. A six month old child dies of lung fever in Lehman church yard. Several locals visit Smithville library and attend social events.
Typhoid fever cases rise with Mackey and Edge family members ill and an infant dying. Grippe cases, a stroke for Robert Moore, and visitors Carl Amastsbh Core and Mrs Levy. Clara McClure returns to Cleveland. Rev. G Hacket preaches in union services with Rev Scarborough and Rev Wolbaugh. Quarterly M E meeting includes Elder Mather.
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