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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
4
Vice Admiral Seymour reached Pekin after a hard march and heavy fighting with Chinese forces. Chinese losses are estimated at 400 killed while foreign loaves and the exact state of alatra inside Pekin remain unclear due to conflicting reports. Surprise is expressed at the absence of a large Iadlaq troop force.
Brief local notes mention the infant of O E Berkheimer of New Pittsburg dying last Friday. Various small items cover Wooster market produce, a North Lawrence lecture by Dr Scovel, Ralph Snell breaking a collar bone in Canaan, and injuries to John Myers in an A. & P store incident. Other items note a Canton Wrights attendance at a Patriarchal encampment, Undertaker H F Crow moving quarters, Mart Haetinger’s arrest for intoxication, scarlet fever cases, Wayne Co Bible Society meeting, Heidel berg College commencement trips, a Big Prairie fire, insured savings from Ohio Farmers, a Wooster council petition on Locas 1 extension, and local sidewalk grade ordinance. Additional notes include a dog bite injury to Enos Johnson’s grandchild, Dr Beever’s travel plans, a boy cut by a cog wheel, and a court case involving Mellinger vs Wagner.
Dr Frederick Pratt, renowned eye specialist, will hold regular sessions at the Yoder House Parlors every Friday. Hours run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Public notice urges those needing eye care to consult during open times.
Miss Evalyn Harrington of Logan returns home with Miss Elsie Scovel after a visit. Rev. W. H. Habbell of Dalton assists at Ontario with Rev. W. Y. Pickerton preaching at Alleghany Theological Seminary. Miss Arjette Warren returns from Grinnell after two years as Preceptress and Latin instructor, Ming Warren resigns to study in Rome. Summer School opens with Rev. S. F. Scovel addressing on The Sacredness of Education. Prof. Edward Sanvalo returns from Norwood, C., where he taught.
Philadelphia June 20 A canvass of state delegations shows Roosevelt as the clear first choice for vice presidential nomination with Dolliver the strongest alternative. Dolliver says he will not push his name if Roosevelt will accept, leaving a de facto single front. Other candidates with some support are Long and Woodruff, though Woodruff lacks broad promises beyond his delegation.
Sherman Spangler of near Jefferson fell about 15 feet from a cherry tree on Tuesday and struck a box, breaking several ribs on his right side and bruising himself badly. It is feared one rib may have penetrated his lung. He has a history of prior injuries including an eye injury, a leg fracture, and now multiple rib injuries.
The bulletin explains black knot affects plums and cherries with suggestions for summer pruning to cut infected growth and winter pruning to remove remaining knots by February 15. It also covers peach yellows as a lethal disease, advising destruction of infected trees by uprooting and burning, and warns against dragging diseased wood through orchards.
Rev William M Sparr of near Belgrade Missouri died Friday when struck by a passenger train on a highway crossing at high speed. Born December 30 1838 in Worcester Ohio he served in the Civil War and attended Wittenberg college. Survived by wife Henrietta Wilson and four children with interment at Fairfield Iowa.
Phoebe Heffelfinger wife of Jacob Heffelfinger died of heart disease Monday after a short illness. She was in Worcester in the afternoon and expired at home shortly after helping to milk. She aged 58 and survived by children. A Jefferson M. E. Church member, her funeral was held at her home Thursday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev Hoke.
Mrs Wm Broncon and Mrs Catharine Bronson, wife of Wm Broncon of Mattanburg, died after a prolonged illness of consumption aged 57. Funeral from the residence at 1 pm on Friday, interment at Bright Square.
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous couples from Burbank Wooster Orrville and surrounding towns. Officiants include Rev Bellingham Rev E J Axup Jr Rev Hi P Palmer Rev Dunbar Rev Silas Weidman Rev Turmen Rev Hank Rev H D Fleming Rev J Elliott Rev Lowery Capt Neilson Rey Palmer and KR C Sweeney. Names include Baker Miller McKadoo Fobhrman Herman Morr Morrland Douglas Johnson Michael Calbetter Wileman Christy Mac Geyer Harpster Fisher Landin Kittinger Porter Godmaner Gibert Wadaworth Groop Swopp Swanson Harned Brecker Wiborg Horat Rozor Gilgen and others.
The University Lecture Committee contracts a diverse slate for the coming year including the Royal Tyrolean Concert Troupe from London and Hamburg ten artists. Noted figures include Whitney Mockridge, Imperial Male Quartet of Chicago, Bertha Kunz Baker, G. General Z T Sweeney, Frank R. Roberson, Rev D F Fox and others. Chairman W Z Bennett signals the course will rival last year and stand among Ohio’s best.
John Horn of East Liberty bakery suffered severe injury to two fingers on his right hand when a fall at the rear steps forced them back against his arm tearing ligaments. The incident happened at noon as the store packed with customers. The hand was badly swollen.
The Boxwell Commencement Saturday featured Rev. S. E. Neikirk delivering the address and Supt. R. A. Lelay explaining the Boxwell law. Supt. J. L. Zaring and Ed. E. Adair, county board president, presented diplomas to graduates including Chester Zeigler, Harvey Lingle, Bessie Lingle, Lee Byers, Ethel Garver, Mary Hower, and many others from Canaan, Wayne, East Union, Cleveland Blosser, Greene, Milton, Chippewa, Sugarcreek, Paint, Baughman, Ripley, and surrounding areas.
Wayne Township No 7 Jeptha Hostetler Sr visited Fulton last week. Mrs Sadie Haverland and Miss Batler of Akron spent several days with Mrs Haverland's mother Mrs John Bacher the past week. John Winkler and family near Paradise spent Sabbath with John Deneke and wife. Mrs John Willaman left for New York City to spend time. Mrs Daniel Davidson returned from Cleveland last week. J W Bryant visited her parents at Cedar Valley a couple of days the past week.
June 18 festival planned at Albright church with invite to bring friends. Singing at Methodist church Wednesday night. D W Wagner of Sandusky back briefly. Mrs Bertha Cassiday and son John to Cleveland for a week with sister Kate Whenachler. G Y Warner of Delaware University on vacation. Frank Johnson buys a new survey. D R Houser Romey Silver William Rastetter busy in mason work. Henry Alleman building barn for Mr Ball. Capt W Bucher here last week Jacob Jolliff staying with brother Jesse. Fred McAfee at home. Robert Major to have operation Wednesday at home. School closed Friday with picnic. Florence Zaring teaches winter term with Hiram Shantz. Abe Jolliff saved 60 cords of wood for S G Spangler. Albert Berger of Wooster visited Fred Zimmerman Sunday.
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