Wooster Social Notes Share News and Travel Plans
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief updates on travel to Canada and England, health trips to Cottage City, and summer plans in Minnesota and Wooster. Names include Misa Adda Hatfield, Prof Oliver, Prof Notestein, J Ho Morrison, Milt Reed, Samuel Chacey, J O McKiland, Harry McClarran, J Blake, J R McKinney, Fern Kieffer, T Lowden, Margeret King, Rev Fitch, Mrs Fitch, Foster, Baldwin, Carena Las, Paul Lee, Rev G W Snyder, Henry Artman, A J Barnhart, Henry Hallman, S U Jackson, Isilla Hallman, and others as they visit, study, teach, or reside in Ohio communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Adda Hatfield
Oastan
Ind
Oliver
Toronto
Canada
J. C. Notestein
Michigan
Toseday
J. O. McKiland
Therhili
Hotares
Harry McClarran
J Blake
Samuel Metzler
J. R. McKinney
G. A. RK
Chillicothe
John R. McKinney
Ilyen
GASR
Buffalo
Mies Fern Kieffer
Albert Lee College
Minn
Bloomington
T . Lowden
Greenville
Ohio
Margeret King
Pablo Schoola
New West Va
Cumberland
Fitch
Shanghai
Obios
Mesars Foster
Baldwin
Clana of
Wooster
Mies Carena Las
Minor mention from Holmes County notes and local happenings
A fragmented local column reports stray items including gutter cleaning and a potential military city effort. It notes an alarm bell near a Catholic church, an injury from a shooting incident in Congress township, and a self inflicted hand injury from a revolver. It also mentions thanks to neighbors after a bereavement and a strawberry treat event. A Canton birth is recorded and Grandpa Morr’s elation over a newborn inspires travel to Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
D. F. Bhilling
Congress Township
Mark
Robert Heffelfleger
W. H. Maurer
Lucius Oram
Clinton Township
O. B. Fouch
Canton
John O. Morr Ebeq
New Pittsburg News and Local Contest Closings
Mrs McClane plans to return to Wood County this week after a stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hiner. The Mins Nalteger Oratorical Contest at the M E Church Saturday evening featured Missea May Firestone earning the medal. Contestants included Bessie and Clara Firestone Ada Jackson Emma Weaver Clara and Ida Martin with judges Prof E B Kieler W Jeromeville W W Adams Reedaburg and D E Glasgow New Pittsburg. Mrs Benjamin Norton came back last week from a two week Lorain visit.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad
An advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims benefits for back pain, bladder issues, and night urination, promising relief and urging readers to order samples. Produced by Kilmer & Co. and mentions Wayne County Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Country Heratd
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
C T U Annual Meeting in Wayne County First Presbyterian Church
The Wayne County W O T U Annual Meeting will be held in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church Wooster on Tuesday June 20 1897 with a forenoon and afternoon program. Reports include Sabbath Observance Local Unions and Temperance topics. notable speakers Miss M E Gordon Miss Eleanor Blocher Misa Lottie Everhard and others. Election of officers and miscellaneous business close the sessions after a luncheon break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Wayne County
First Presbyterian Church
Mra
J. F. Smith
Wooster
M. E. Gordon
Mercy
Misa
Eleanor Blocher
Flower Mission
James Mullins
Alice Davia
Misa Lottie Everhard
Uniona
Jane G. Dysart
Roeckel
Martha Oriley
M. H. Morgan
Florence Reed
Burbank
Athys Eleanor Blocher
Waltere
Frederickeburg
Ambrose
W. W. Oriley
Court House Doings. Lehman Guilty of Receiving Stolen Property
Judge Taggart presided as Statava Lehman of Sonnenberg was tried for grand larceny. The jury found him guilty of receiving stolen property for a bicycle theft linked to John Hoatettler, already convicted earlier. Hoatettler awaits sentence after an appeal. State attorneys Fanck and Weygaendt, defense Reider and Morr. Judge Mexwall then handled other cases with little public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Statava
Christian Lehman
Sonnenberg
Preas
John Hoatettler
John Techantz
Hoatettler
Oircait
Lehman
Fanck and Weygaendt
Reider
Morr
John T. Mexwall
Milleraburg
Barobart Schrader
Dana Falton
Guilty plea leads to six months in Canton workhouse
A girl near Wayne county line pleaded guilty to assault and battery. Judge Taggart sentenced her to six months in the Canton workhouse and a $100 fine. The notice then lists numerous real estate transfers recorded in the county office, detailing buyers, sellers, locations, and prices across multiple townships including Greene, Congress, Milton, Chester, Clinton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Taggart
Canton
County Recorder
Fiorian
Chamter
Blemina Besber
Elizabeth Shoemaker
Smithville
Greene Township
Margaret Lander
Barbara E. Baughman
Congress Township
Samuel Ewing
Thomas B. Keeler
Serafino Zirlengo
Alesandro Sporzo
Wooster
Bmolisss A.dawaon
Samueral B. Dawe
Waoater
Fancie Keufman
Edgar L. Steele
Milton Township
John Plander
F. W. Galehouse
Franklin Township
Baltcreek
John Miller
Sarah Miller
Chester Township
Jennie M. Fort
Rosanna E. Hoff
Pannie Kacimeo
Boaband
Michael Hannigan
Muton Township
Joseph Callaghan
Jane E. Mann
Wooetsr
Alvin B. Olav
Ephraim Harbour
Clinton Township
Swa
John McQuigg
Wm. Me. Quigg
Pisin Township
Andrew Fair
Puter
Firestone
Cheater Township
Frank Snyder
James E. Snyder
Solomon H. Johnson
John W. Fellers
Peter Kaufman
Anna E. Ober
Canaan Township
Martha Meinigg
Wm. McQuigg
Pisin Townahip
Destruction or potted meat as tuberculous risk
A discussion on tuberculosis in meat and proposed safeguards cites methods from destruction to canning under high heat. It notes a German idea to split diseased meat into portions, while another plan suggests canning to render tainted meat safe for consumption. The piece also recounts a divorce witness boasting extravagant spending, including hats and cosmetics, and a jury’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's Weekly
Yellowstone Park Expansion Sought to Include Jackson Hole
Captain Anderson, superintendent of Yellowstone, says Congress is urged to add Jackson Hole to the park. The 60 square mile area includes Jackson Lake and the Tre monton peaks and would boost pastoral economy and park appeal. Senator Carter of Montana has drafted a bill with Montana and Idaho support, Wyoming senators undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Yellowstone National Park
Congress
Jackson's Hole
Jackson's Lake
Treoonton Mountain
Carter
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Omsha Bee
Harpooning Tarpon and Royal Aport in Florida Waters
An Avwriter from Ontung explains tarpon hunting with barbed grains or lily iron harpoons attached to a striking pole. The weaponry includes heavy lances, grapnel-like bits, and 800 to 900 feet of soft striking line. The hunt unfolds as tarpon swim near the surface, a spear is hurled from the bow, and the fish is driven toward capture amid a violent, drawn-out struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Aport
Ontung
Plorida
Tarpon
Knowledge and the growth of a child’s mind
The piece argues that knowledge should be gradually handed to children and then replaced by self guided discovery. It stresses limiting early spoon feeding and fostering curiosity to vitalize learning, noting adults often trust systems over nature and curb a child’s developing independence. The author warns against delaying exploration as mental growth relies on active inquiry.
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New York
Nature as an artist in ancient marbles and stones
A colonial era mosaic of natural and artificial pictures in stones. Pliny and Majolus note agates showing Apollo and the muses and a shepherd. St John relics at Pina Italy depict Anthony and a camel skin, with Turks linked to possession. A Johnstown flood aftermath story ends with a marble slab found by Wingrove.
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Pliny
Christ
Apollo
Majolus
Venice
Italy
St John the Baptist
Temple of St. Sophia
Constantinople
Johnstown
D. S. Wingrove
Penitentiary of
Baltimore
Picturesque Yet Destructive View of Johnstown City Scene
The Brooklyn Eagle quotes scientists who describe the Johnstown area as a beautiful yet terrifying landscape. The sky appears clearly outlined, and hills, mountains, and piles of rubble frame toppled walls and a ruined city, highlighting one of America’s most remarkable outer formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Johnstown
Fykemr
America
Brooklyn Eagle
Split Democratic ticket at Milleraburg convention fuels contest
Reports from the Democratic district convention at Milleraburg recount a contentious two day session on June 22 and 23 with Wayne Holmes and Coshocton delegations. Ballots favored S. B. Eason or Samuel Nicholas for long term judge and John McSweeney or Pomerene for short term, splitting factions and delaying a final nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Milleraburg
Wayne
Holmes
Coshocton
S. B. Eason
Common Pleas
Samuel Nicholas
Nicholas
Pagan
Eason
Easons
Hales County
John McSweeney
B. Eason
Pomerene
Farewell Reception For Mrs Julia Stewart At Local Society
On Friday June 4 the Women's Missionary Society at Mrs Judge Taggart's home held a farewell for Mrs Julia Stewart who leaves the congregation to live in Trumbull Co Many visitors from Kansas City Northfield and Pittsburg attended A short program honored charter members and praised Mrs Stewart's Christian work The gathering ended with prayers and social time as she departs after twenty four years of service Miss Olivia Stewart also received a farewell from Dysart's class at Laura Peckinpaugh's home with games and a strawberry ice cream social
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Judge Taggart
Julia Stewart
Trumbull Co
The
Missionary Society
Meeker
Kansas City
Cochran
Northfield
Lowther
Pittsburg
Margaret Stitt
Clementine Taggart
Stewart
Dysart
Pollock
Rouch
Olivia Stewart
Laura Peckinpaugh
Temple Court
John 8 Adair Attorney at Law Firm Notice
John 8 Adair attorney at law issues notice of legal matter with bank involvement and referenced entities. The fragmentary text mentions a bank and a location but lacks full context. The record preserves named individuals and organizations as best as readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8
Adair
Training route notes and agency listing for Ohio regions
Fragmentary OCR shows a training or scheduling note for Cleveland, Wooster and Muskingum Valley with times and codes. Mentions Central Standard Time MBTIL No 1 and daily trays except Sunday. Names Allen and Risling appear as agents in Wooster with unclear roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dp & Us
Cleveland, Wooster & Muskingum Valley
Youth Central
Baltlinarg
Local Churches Directory Highlights City Churches
A detailed church directory lists services and schedules for Methodist Episcopal Hoy J Smith and several others. Includes Westminster Presbyterian United Presbyterian English Lutheran Bethany Baptist Reformed St James Disciples Church of God Church of God and St. James Episcopal with service times, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and notable leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Corner N
Market and
Larwill Streets
Hoy
Smith
Chas
Hanport
General Uless Ts
Aid
Mis
Ladhea
Wielial
ST. James Episcopal
North Streets
Rectory East North
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Peinta
Prem
T. C. Goodchild
Claire
England
Dr. Kirkwood
Cottage City
Mass
J Ho Morrison
Akron
Milt Reed
Samuel Chacey
Lavenworth
Kansas
Henry Artman
Portland, Ind
A. J. Barnhart
Spencer Satnyiay
B. H. Wile
Ashland
Savannah Lake
Henry Hallman
Ben
U. Jackson
Cadton
Alliance
Islla Hallman
Shelby
Clara Weaver
Maeselman
Frazie Kresby
Myers of
M. W. Wise
J. M. Weaver
Pleasant Home
Henry Hiner
D .H. Braden
David Myer
East Main Street
Holmes County
New
C. T. U Annual Meeting
Court House
Court OF Common Pleas
Ansfer
Real Latates
Detroit
Yellowstone Park
Nature
Ceca Fount Bank
Hoxsie’s CCC
Hoxsie
Orrville
Pam Phi
Oxalcwean ,& Co
Jane
John Willaman
Church Directory
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Hall Young
Frof
E. Compton
Woatmisster
Virst Presbyterian Church
Walnut
O A
Mandé
United Presbyterian Church
North Beaver
J O. Campbell
Tino
W P Mackey
Bip Prayar
East Bowman Bt
English Lutheran Church
North Eastcorner Market
Larwill Street
U. D
Bethany Baptist Church
Corner North Market
Larwill Ste
Hun Pi
Young People's Meeting
Women's Missionary Chale
M. Young Ladies Auxiliary
East Routh Street
Bay
W. P- Small
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