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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
4
Thomas sues Judge Joha McClarran for 5000 damages arising from a case about embezzlement at Amonds Browery. The action concerns guardian appointment, property sale to pay a note, and a judgment sought against Thomas by Judge MeClarran.
Mr Close, a Chippewa township farmer, was struck by lightning Tuesday night while on the old home farm of the late Captain Myers. The bolt set fire to the dwelling burning it to the ground along with all farm implements, 35 acres of wheat and hay, and two tons of hay totaling the stored crops. Only the livestock survived as the Fire Company insaged with the Farmers Co.
Public opinion shifts against ticket brokers and anti sealing practices. Railroads push stricter laws to curb fraudulent transfers and resale schemes. Educating the public is seen as essential to passage and enforcement across states, with railways likely to enforce once enacted.
Dr Scovel preached in Toledo on Sabbath morning and evening. G Rittikofer of Sulphur Springs, a former summer student, began work Wednesday after returning from a major meeting of educators in Boston. Herbert Ward added to the Greawgn county delegation. Northeastern Ohio sends strong representation this year as Miss Nina Kinney arrives for special science work. Dr Miller of Lima schools visits for lectures on history and geography. Satterfield of Scotia Seminary visits the University. Supt Budd of Loudonville among visitors in classes.
Wooster notes list teachers entering term at Prospect schools including Hortense Mauss and Nellie Lutz, with several Canton and surrounding districts naming new principals and science teachers. Rev J S Rutledge spoke at chapel, and mid summer events include Empire Concert Company, a ward school hire in Mingohniell, and Put-in-Bay excursion offers.
The chinch bag has troubled Ohio again this year with July wheat damage reported by farmers. Professor Lezenby of Ohio State University notes uncertain extent while the muscardine fungus, spread by the U S agricultural department, is seen as a potent enemy. Also prevalent is the Tussock moth hurting apple orchards and shade trees, though Unio escapes the worst.
Miss Gertrude Plank of Wees ter resigns from Kant schools and will teach in Jacksonville Ili next year.
Department of Agriculture Climate and Crop Bulletin reports for Wayne County that upland wheat makes a good crop with some frost effects in spring, corn growing fairly well but weed problems due to cultivation, considerable hay has been scorched in good condition, oats lodged considerably, and potatoes in good condition.
Attorney Gomera issued an opinion stating boards of education cannot appoint their own members as city teachers examiners or appoint themselves to offices with set compensation under their own jurisdiction. The Gallipolis case prompted the ruling after three of six board of education members served as city school examiners.
Clem KE Burkholder and Lilly B Stall of Creaton Edward B Whalen of Arians ville and Katharine Willoughby of Easton obtained marriage licenses in a local civil record.
The Wooster city board and Dr W F Derr Capt Forbes Alcock and Florian Schaffter visited Columbus to confer with the state board of health about Wooster's water supply. Dr C O Probst secretary and other members attended and reviewed the issue. Wooster seeks abundant water from Clear Creek and will start investigations immediately with a projected sewer water works cost near 70000 dollars.
A protest against aldowalke laying on Palmer Street was tabled with 17 of 24 owners signing. A sewer grant report for W Larwill Street was accepted. Ordinances on East North paving Beall Avenue to the corporation line and budgeting for city departments were referred to committees. C V Hard urged changes to brick layout on the public square. The board of public service to decide. Wooster’s board of trade to meet Thursday on a new factory proposal by Thomas J Schoone.
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