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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
July 4 preparations in Shreve and Wooster. school board elects Thomas Barna president. pension increase for Lucius O Carr of Wooster. Erie Levi in Bloomington home. multiple hospital and crime notes. religious and civic meetings announced in Creston, Dalton, and Wooster with dates in late April and May 1900.
New Pittsbore notes a Ladies Aid Society meeting at the M E Church on Thursday. Local improvements include R B Peters adding to E B Finley dwelling and H C Eberhart grading a corner sidewalk.
The Canton Repository reports the body of Obediah B. Horner was found in an empty barn behind a vacant lot on North Cleveland avenue around 12 30 pm Thursday. Horner, 48, formerly employed at TB Albert’s home, had lived in Massillon with a wife and two daughters. Death appears natural with possible contributing factors. he left his last job earlier after a spree and planned to go to Toledo. He carried $2 000 life insurance.
Four individuals were adjudged insane in probate court. Mra Reta Harrings, CBE, taken to Magealion hospital after an open application by Dr D W Garver, linked to stress from marriage preparations. Dwight F Redinger of Chippewa was placed in a mental hospital. Samuel Rhodes, once with Craighead & Co, was found unable to care for himself and taken to Magalflon hospital on Monday. Ozias J Markle of Orrville was adjudged insane and placed under his mother’s custody after defending himself in court. Markle cited nervous temperament and illness from worry about boys. he previously faced insanity charges in Washington and had sought damages from the government.
The village records a stretch of sunny weather with a cool snap. Local society details include visits between Wisners of Huntington Indiana and Applecreek Wooster relatives, marriages, missionary delegates, a Reform church union meeting, and a lecture by Mr Reynard for the Anti Saloon League. Solomon Firestone dies at 67 with funeral at the MF church. Anna Bott to give Elocutionary Recital May 12 at the Reformed church with missionary society support.
Ming Charlotte Carl of Wooster died Monday at 11 00 a m from stomach cancer at her home on West Liberty Street She was about 67 and born in France brought to America as a child She ran a general store at Springville for years and was a longtime member of the Reformed church The funeral was held at 10 00 p m Wednesday and burial followed in Poeter Cemetery
The Canton Repository reports a joint Stark and Wayne teachers meeting at Canton on Saturday. Prof. J. O. Notestein of Wooster opened with a lecture on poetry in teacher formation, praising the creative teacher who elevates perception and imagination. Officers elected include Supt. Charles Blanpert of Wooster as president and Miss Maude Weiner of Navarre as first vice president. The next gathering is set for Wooster in October.
Dr Frederick Platt, eye specialist, will visit Yoder and House Parlors every Friday. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across weekdays.
A Memorial Day program in Wooster lists officers for the day led by President Mabton Roach and Captain B Miller, with a memorial sermon by Rev A D Knapp and oration by Rev Lovin E Holden. The event features a full roster of speakers, music, flowers, and a flag ceremony honoring departed soldiers.
Lucinda Sturgeon, 73, was fatally struck by train No. 18 on Sunday while returning from Shreve M. E. church. She attempted to close the Main street crossing and was hurled about 50 feet, breaking bones and dying instantly. A widow living alone, she left few relatives. The crossing has claimed four lives in recent years, one at each street.
Subscriptions list outlines transfers of real estate including warranty and executor deeds for numerous parcels across Malton, Baughman, Canaan, Wooster, Franklin, and other townships. Notable transactions include 164 acres in Baughman two for 6600, 216 acres in Canaan two for 7850, 75 acres in Canaan two for 2250, and 203 acres in Plain township for 6000 dollars.
Ella Downing traveled to Oakland last week due to the illness and death of her nephew Charles Woner. John Aikenhead is painting his house. John Deneke and wife visited Akron over Sabbath. Maggie Philips of Wooster spent Sabbath with Jacob Davidson and family. James Coe is hauling stones to Overton.
A notice seeks a boy aged 16 or 17 to learn the printing trade at this office. Inquiries should be made immediately.
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