19 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
1
A crowded community page lists births and deaths, marriages, illness, property transfers, court actions, church events, and local business changes. Highlights include Dr. Lincoln Yocumbag buying the Albert Smyser property, the Salvation Army planning a Wooster base, and various moves and grafts in Orrville, Wooster, and surrounding towns.
A bold robbery occurred in Wooster last week when David McClarran and Misa Jeppie tied their horse and sleigh in front of Proctor O Hairs drug store and later found Misa Jennie’s fur cape and Mr McClarran s machintosh missing. Police searched, a clue pointed to residents between Smithville and Oreilly likely to be landed, and witnesses described a man and a woman acting queer. The stolen goods valued about 50 dollars.
Mr George Kennan who was sought after for February 17 in the University Lecture Course is now in Cuba and cannot meet his February engagements. His lecture is postponed and a new date will be announced soon. The Ridgaway Concert Co will come February 11 as first announced and Rev Geo O Lorimer will come February 16 instead of February 20. Excursion rate prices on Shoes at D Nice's.
Colum bia Ohio January 12 1899 The state Prohibition Convention will be held in Delaware on February 22 National Chairman Dickie and John G Woolley expected to attend State Chairman J J Apiennunst invites attendance The notice mentions clothing sale and price discussions at D Nica Clothing Gale with a closing out of stock.
Milleraburg Ohio January 16 Henry Kiefer a solitary Mechanic township farmer was held up by four masked men who demanded money a rope was placed around his neck he was dragged to his house stripped and burned over a red hot stove and tied to his bed while the house was searched only $25 was found by Cleveland Leader.
The article lists names of recruits from Wooster Shreve Perrysville and Clermont for hospital corps cavalry and artillery units with destinations including Washington Hagtville Ft Riley and Ft McPherson. It mentions mobilization to Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands and notes a derailment on the B and O line near Kauke Station with minor damage and a plea to buy shoes at D Nice.
Clarence Tedrow was struck in the forehead and right cheek by a stray shot during rabbit hunting near Dalton. The firing came as a rabbit bolted toward him. others in the party fired before he could fire. Wounds were painful but not dangerous.
telegram reports the governor will confirm Sheriff elect J. S. McCoy after a legal ruling declares the prior law unconstitutional. County Commissioners appointed William M. Cankey when McCoy’s bond and qualification failed to align with the new ruling. McCoy seeks commission from Governor Bushnell to assume duties, while an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills follows.
On Sunday January 16 1899 May daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Bair died at 530 am after two days illness with scarlet fever Merlin and Mrs Bair also ill with the same disease and grippe respectively. The community offers sympathy as schools close and teachers fall ill. The K O T M to present officer election Wednesday evening.
The victim was Wo. Mays of near Applecreek aged about 20. He was killed by a Pennsylvania train last Wednesday night near Mangillon while searching for work. His father Jas Mays lives at Greenville and his mother at Margillon.
Aebland Ohio January 16 Major G W Urie died this morning aged 93 years. An early pioneer he held several county offices including first treasurer of Aebland county. He was considered the oldest Mason in Ohio. Burial planned for Wednesday by the Mansfield Commandery Knights Templar.
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