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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
3
Wooster area notes report David Beloutt arrested for intoxication and fined one dollar. A post office agent schedules rural routes in Orville. Several residents face liquor-related arrests. A collision near Missillon delays traffic as a caboose burns. Local notices include auctions, court motions, a rail relief ruling, and a temperance election outcome in Mt. Vernon.
Poem by Lena J. Jennings of Loudanville in Wooster Voice reflecting on a lone harebell surviving on a wild moor. The flower endures danger and gloom yet offers fragrance, portraying frailty and beauty as life’s lesson, with lines about sorrow, faith, and heavenly chords guiding brighter horizons.
The text references the boy following his father’s path and a celebrated trick mule named Dut. A clown and the atchmil enter the ring as the act unfolds with remarks from the trainer claiming long effort paid off with full control of the mule.
A fragmentary auctioneer’s cry echoes as buyers scan a shuttered shop for tapestry carpets once sourced from old tapestry looms. The muffled speech hints at a historic sale of inherited textiles.
In this readable snippet a speaker argues that contentment is better than riches and urges balance in ambition. The brief line suggests patience, steady effort, and the value of simple gains over rapid accumulation.
Court schedule shows numerous cases set for March 16 to March 27 with many civil and estate matters listed. Benjamin F Phinney’s bribery trial is postponed due to illness, while other dockets include trusteeships, divorces, and state cases in various counties.
State of Ohio Toledo location oath by Loces Canty of the firm F J Cheney & Co. offers one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case using Hales Ca rtarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notes December 6 1986. Ure Catarrh Cure touted as blood and mucous system remedy. Sold locally for 75 cents by Hat's Family Pitts.
The Bethel church held a Sunday evening jubilee with testimonies of blessings and converts. Rev J D Zonk will lead meetings in Stevens and Can. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs C F Webner’s. many attended. Mrs Artie Zinnmaster of Navarre visits her parents. Grandma Wagner is recovering from illness. Mr Horat of Carton attended the meeting. Mrs J B Norris leaves to visit friends out of town. J B Mishler bought the Wisor property on Prospect. Rey Wisler of Manfield visited Merchant A B Gettleman. Wilner of Canton visited his mother on Thursday. Isaiah Yoder returned from Virginia sick. Funeral for Mr Patterson held at Applecresk on Wednesday.
He recently lived with his daughter Mrs Bown and was highly respected by all. He had long interest in the temperance cause and attended the Anu Syluan League convention at Catumous arveral moontha age. In a few weeks his condition worsened and he passed away, with faith in Christ guiding his death.
Mr J R Patterson died March 2 at the home of his daughter Mrs Brown in Smithville Interment at Applecreek Presbyterian church service conducted by Rev Compton of Frederickaburg and Rev Patterson of Applecreek He leaves a wife two daughters Ella Brown and Sarah Patterson a son Willis G Patterson five grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Steele Knox County and Mrs Beaser Wooster His death follows long illness. Miss Mary Gordon Miss Alice Hatfield Mr Rob Hatfield and others attended. Dr Hackett visited his father. Mrs Lillian Steele visits Applecreek and Wooster before returning to Knox County.
A list of election officers for Wooster City outlines the writing of the board of deputy and election officers. It names the judges and clerks for the first to fourth wards with presiding judges identified and provides initials for each role.
Public notices list marriage licenses for Clarence Kayler and Elia Matz in Indiana and Madisonburg Allen Struthers with Misa Carlin in Weat Salem. Also notes Pennsylvanla Lines ticket agents for fare information and low fare transport from Pelonary through Northwest with North Pacific Coast routes to Montana Idaho.
B O excursions offered with ticket agents in Chicago and Cleveland area offices. Fare information and sale dates for monthly trips through April. Includes names of agents and contact points for booking and details.
Ostile Supply market shows mixed live stock prices with prime heavy hogs at 7 50 to 7 96, light Yorkers 6 90 to 7 60, and fresh cows around 30 to 65. Sheep and lambs list light to good quality, spring lambs at 4 6 40, and several beef cuts noted with prime and good grades.
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