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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
3
A historical dig into punch as a once dominant English staple. It was tied to Whig prestige and social ritual, yet deemed unhealthy. The piece notes the shift away from punch bowls as society reformed drinking norms, with bowls once given as gifts to clerks and skippers now seen as relics of a bygone era.
A Sunday school class of unruly boys lacked a teacher after the previous one resigned. The wife of a prominent merchant volunteered, faced rough weeks, and began to see progress. The most obstinate pupil finally interrupted, remarking that "them things in your bat took just the onion sprouts."
An experiment in night artillery in Germany used six 4.7 guns to illuminate a distant searchlight. The light was destroyed within five minutes, and a second light at 2,200 yards fell after several rounds. By daylight a balloon at 100 feet was downed on the twentieth round at 3 360 yards. Two batteries duel against dummies, with markers signaling real casualties.
A young newspaper correspondent asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw if he will start an investigation into New York customs frauds. He replies gravely about a fellow who hunted fasc? with a brass band, then notes: He didn't catch any.
Towne questions if the earthquake shock was noticed while Browne recalls being home in Algahurst. Browne suggests many were indifferent, attributing it to ear malaria as they discuss the event.
Representatives from the Allied Agricultural Workers of Ohio along with the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, Ohio State University College of Agriculture, Farmers Institute workers and the Ohio Agricultural Station met in Wooster for a two day conference. Activities included a station inspection, banquet, and program talks on agriculture policy, wartime farmer education, state relations to agriculture, and the work of the Ohio State Horticultural Society.
Alexander Pope receives a willow twig from Smyrna via a flyer who lost fortunes in the South Sea Bubble. A young British officer brought the twig to Boston with the army but later passed it to John Parker Curtis on the Abingdon estate in Virginia. The willow thrived and became the progenitor of all American willows.
A fire accident occurred when a lamp exploded at Mrs. Alex Campbell’s northwest Wooster home. She escaped serious injury as her husband and son aided her, suffering arm and hand burns. The event list includes piano duets, solos, and choral numbers performed June 20.
Zella Marie Geigelman aged 6 years 7 months dies hours after an ophthalmic operation by Dr Lehr in Weoeter. Anesthesia failed and fluid choked her lungs during surgery. Parents Mr and Mrs Gesselman and Dr Smith face community grief. funeral set for Thursday.
Jacob A Reasier of India and Winnie Zook of Sterling. Wm E McKee and Leon A Batdorff of Beedeburg. John H Jefferson of Madison and Milla Greenies of Wooster. Frank Bishop of Creston and Minale Hurtuan of Cedar Valley. Edwin Reynolds and Elma Andre of Doylestown.
Mine Schaffter's successor Miss Emma Diehl, longtime deputy in the county treasurer's office, is appointed to fill the auditor's vacancy caused by Lenora Schaffter's death. Diehl is an expert accountant and a valuable assistant. Treasurer Heller will be aided by his son Will.
Mrs Charles Hollbrook sister of Elmer Power of the Wooster hardware store died at her Achland home Tuesday. Will Galehouse of Doylestown underwent an appendectomy in Washington DC recently. Joseph Tanner, a farmer, fell from his wagon near Prairie Lane Gremsing late Tuesday night and head injuries were reported. Shorty Miller of Creston was accidentally shot in the right arm four inches above the elbow Wednesday afternoon of last week. the ball could not be located. Mrs Ethel Gove received a divorce from Willard Gove for neglect. custody of the minor child and $8 monthly support were awarded. Melvin Harbaugh, 45, former Pleasant Home resident, died near Columbus Sunday June 31 from a disease of the fangs. Intermont at Congress Wednesday. Edwin Terry arrested in Cleveland Tuesday for burglary of E P Collima’s hardware store at Lodi June 16. over 100 pocket knives found on his person were identified by Albert Collin. he was bound over to court after a Wednesday preliminary hearing.
Local notes from Wooster and surrounding towns include Mra Johanna Yinglimg turning 80, Mrs Betsy Carjenter dying at 88, and Daniel B. Hof reporting a large tarantula find at Johnson's grocery. The Obie Woman Suffrage Association fixed Oct 15 16 for its Sandusky convention and several marriages and births are recorded among Orrville area families. A damaged letter list and a storm’s crop damage are also noted.
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The piece lists speakers and topics from the Baptist convention held in Canton, including John Danner, Rev Medsker, and A L Williams among others. It covers morning and afternoon sessions with prayers, reports from committees, evangelization talks, and a closing with mission notes. It also reports Edward Oliver’s two year penitentiary sentence for arson and that Edwin Jones and Michael McCarty face insurance harboring charges.
A list of cases scheduled for hearing in Wayne County Common Pleas Court includes John SB Askey v Tobie H Elser et al, Elizabeth Quinby administrator v Alved J Thomas, Awos Switzer v Charles Merkle et al, The University of Wooster v Henry Myers et al, Carl Bros. & Toys v Geiser Manufacturing Co, Arthur L Youse et al v City of Wooster, Isabel Harael v Joseph Gindel sprger, Alfred J Thomas v Asbory D Metz, Jacob F Ampfutz v Steb bine Banking Co, Daniel Liechty v J M Fiscus, Jobo Donley v Trustees of Franklin Township, Charles Rife v Wiley Smith, Adair v Erie Railroad Co, Sehlafey v Nicholas Whaley, Jamison v Chester Ralston et al, Harvey Sammamyer v Daniel Heller treasurer, State of Ohio ex rel prosecuting attorney of Wayne Co v J S McCoy et al, Elya KE Bodd v West Lebanon Coal Co, Blattenburg v Albert Duratine et al, City of Wooster v Central Union Telephone Co.
In the Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co case heard in probate court Judge Adair ruled the company has the right to appropriate the land for right of way. Final hearing set for June 30. Jurors drawn include James Lee Wooster W G Camp Baughman David Yout John Brottler Gov Howenatine Joseph Reth J Ganborn Thos Wilbar Wange J Irvin Geo Irvin Douglass Griffith John Bachtel David W Bechter and others from Wooster and surrounding townships.
Miss Pauline Greenlee graduate of 1903 at the University of Wooster married Tuesday morning June 23 at her father R B Greenlee’s home on Beau Ayenne. Ceremony by Dr F Seevel in presence of a few friends. Couple to visit the lakes then reside in Madison Mills Ohio.
The board examined candidates for various city offices. Henry Leiner was examined for chief of police and passed, as did policemen contenders G. and Young and John Livingaten. Firemen drivers David Robertson and John Var Neat also succeeded. Charles Kingsley and Robert Landaw were later examined for Grechicf and IlIneman. Dr J D Keer conducted the physicals.
The Great annual memorial services for Wooster Tent members were held Sunday afternoon at the Reformed church by the Knights of the Macabess and Ladies of the Maccabees. Rev E Neikirk preached, church choir provided music, then a cemetery procession placed flowers on graves of Robert Barrett Arch Mesro E Miller and Joseph Kessler. Joan Bevington’s grave was decorated in Catholic cemetery. The service is planned to be held annually hereafter. Dr. Elder, eye ear nose throat and spectacles.
Christian Mamlin of Blackleyville visits D P Yates. D Peters and wife visit son William in Bucyrus. Mrs Sol Prewer visits Lexington relatives. D C Musselman of Wooster at home. Summer Peters from Bucyrus had a three day visit. L L Hoversteek to resume work in Cleveland in about a week. Mrs Homer Van Ostram and children and Mrs Howard Little return to Canton. To Minneapolis St Paul July 10 20 21 one fare plus 200 for round trip. Biennial Convention and Musical Festival American Union Swedes to Mt Vernon July 20 21 23 35 2 one fare round trip. Ohio Baptist Assembly through August 1.
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