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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
2
Publication imprint lists Herald Printing Co Wooster with postal registration and printing address. Mentions newspaper office at North East corner of Public Square in the Downlog Block area.
A patriotic meditation honors fallen soldiers from multiple wars. It notes graves adorned with roses and lilies, the sacrifice of those who served, and a springtime ceremony uniting veterans. Soldiers rest in homeland soil and distant seas, awaiting a final call.
A fervent sermon laments the temperance cause and Civil War sacrifices, warning that the American saloon threatens freedom more than past slaveholders. It hopes a 4,000,000 strong Christian pledge movement will end liquor’s grip as the dawn of a new era rises with the Cross guiding a virtuous republic. The piece juxtaposes memorials for the unknown dead with calls to action and mentions a reception for outgoing officials and probate court proceedings in a local jurisdiction.
May 24 to 29 notices record Miss Birdle Darrahe and Miss Ella Miller visiting friends, church events, and social calls in Canaan and nearby Creston. Franklin Soll, a respected local citizen, died May 24 with funeral rites led by Rev Dempster. Rev Glenn to preach, sacraments to be administered. large Memorial address praised.
President Scovel spoke at Lodi Sabbath service then preached to public school pupils. Mrs Hall of East Liverpool visited Hoover Cottage with her daughter since Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Lafblin of Canton '00 hosted her parents at Hoover Cottage over the Sabbath. Miss Boe Caldwell, longtime resident, left for Kentucky Friday morning.
The Wooster area reports a M E Church picnic set for June 22 at Myer's Lake and Orrville Machine Co denying any trust involvement. local marriage trip notes, a Cedar Valley boy’s arm injury, job moves, sheep disease outbreaks near Clinton, cataract surgery in Orrville, a lightning fire destroying a West Lebanon barn and nearby stable, murder trial verdicts bills sought by Welty and Sterling, a grant bill for prosecution aid, a buggy wheel collision near Taromeville all reflecting a busy week in the region.
A mixed batch of local items from Wooster area headlines a report: a pond petition refused in Chippewa township and several livestock losses after dog attacks near Mt Fafon. railroad cost figures discussed by A&C railroad editors in Cleveland. a gold headed cane presented at the Lutheran church by Sunday School. Mrs House of Academia dies of blood poison amid Seventh Day Adventist retirement chatter. Wooster high school 1900 class entertaining Virgil Shollbart's home visit. church debt progress shows $715 pledged toward $1,600 goal. Mrs Boyer dies in Sidney with funeral in Wooster. Democratic treasurer candidate Slemmone withdraws from race after illness. Wooster commencement and Applecreek program listed. decoration day at Wooster University noted with Index controversy and false sale posters.
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