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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
Local notices report births deaths marriages and business moves in Wooster and surrounding towns. Names include Louis H. Immel Hiram Swartz Aquila Wiley and Dr W F Derr with events from Oshester Mansfield and Shreve. Police and court items list burglaries divorces and a flawed postal delivery notice.
A Mississippi river town observer recalls a crane fed on sparrows in an Arkansas swamp park. The bird, once stately, died after indigestion from the sparrows, swallowed whole and dipped in water to dampen them. A shipwreck tale in England ends with a captain rescuing a dog he kept hidden.
Dr. William B. Barton calls Parson Brownlow the embodiment of East Tennessee’s rugged strength and patriotism. The article cites Brownlow’s letter to Secretary Benjamin in Richmond asking for passports, claiming he could aid the Confederacy more than any devil could.
At the annual meeting in Wooster Tuesday the Wooster Tunnel and Mining Co elected officers. President J R Overholt of Wooster. Vice President J R Hanna of Monmouth. Treasurer John C McClarran of Wooster. Secretary W A Mungey of Wooster. General Manager R B Wallace of Monte Vista. Superintendent Walter G Bayle of Creede. Directors include J G Nutesteid J S R Overholt J C McClarran J F Mousey W W Wallace D Q McClarran and others.
Edward Bloom aged 32 years 3 months 11 days died at his father John Bloom’s Wooster home Saturday in May after long Wooster work at Wolos Brook Works. Funeral at residence Monday by Rev J H Deeds. Celia Wilhelm 50 years 5 months 3 days died May 7 pneumonia at her Spinkatrvet Wooster home born Dec 4 1851 survived by husband Joseph Wilhelm and children Charles Irvin and Mrs Phil Rice of Wooster. Funeral Friday at 2 p m.
Business tied to the glass factory location in Wooster will shut once the alte matter is settled. Mr Pocockwae backed a site near the Wooster Preserving plant during a recent visit to the west, while the final choice of site and sand remains to be decided.
Jury returns verdict for defendant in McFadden versus East Union Mutual Fire Insurance. Wednesday morning also lists State v Wo Wino of Big Prairis charged with breaking into a freight car and stealing pills, now being tried.
Massillon authorities organize the Massillon Dayton and Wooster Electric Street Railway to build a line from Massillon to Wooster. An application for a franchise has been filed with the council. O S U, last year's state champions, will face Wooster University baseball at the fair grounds on Friday May 9 with admission set at 25 cents.
The Treasurer's office is now open for the receipt of taxes and all taxpayers in the country and city are urged to pay early to avoid crowds in the closing days of the collection.
A natural gas explosion Saturday morning near the Bell land south of town ignited by an engine in constant use since the cable arrival. The drill setup burned except the beam to Carrick Mewars, with the fuel gas moving machinery and causing a column of fire all day. Losses total about $1,500 to W S Fennel of Fennelaville and the drilling firm. work resumes soon.
The Pennsylvania Lines announce reduced fares for diverse trips and events. Destinations include St Paul Minneapolis, San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and many midwest and western stops, with sale windows from May to September. Through car service expansion and special excursions to Springfield Winona Lake and other resorts are noted.
Direct route via Harrisburg to Pavia A and W ay and Penns lines offers daylight rides through the Allegheny mountains and around the Horseshoe Bend. Round trip fare on sale May 15 to 20 with return by June 2 or extended to June 30 at no extra cost. Trains depart A and W Depot Ashland at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Local excursion rates apply every Saturday at all A. W. stations.
B and C excursions offered by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for United Commercial Travelers of America Grand Council of Ohio. From Ohio stations to Colquahua Ohio, May 22 to 24, tickets at one fare round trip, return allowed until May 26, 1902. Call or visit nearest B and O ticket agent for details.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad advertises excursion tickets from all local stations west of the Ohio River to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for the German Baptist Brethren Conference. Tickets valid May 15 to 20 with return by June 2 1902, extendable to June 30 at ticket agent in Harrisburg.
May 19 20 excursion tickets from all Ohio stations to Marion Ohio offered at one fare for round trip. Tickets valid for return until May 24 1902. This sale by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for Grand Lodge of Ohio events.
Ball states travel to Cincinnati Ohio via Baltimore and Ohio line on May 26 and 27 at one fare round trip. Grand Lodge of Ohio Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Rathbone Sisters issue ticket good for return to May 30.
A historical note offers one fare round trip from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from May 6 to 10 to Ashville North Carolina. Tickets extend for return until May 21 1902 with possible extension to June 2 upon deposit with the Joint Agent and a 60 cent payment.
Baltimore and Ohio announces May 17 to 19 excursion sale from all stations west of the Ohio River to Saint Paul Minnesota. Round trip fare is one fare plus 2.00 with return by May 29. Extension to June 30 available on payment of 50 cents to the Joint Agent as per National Baptists Anniversary tickets.
Travel from Wallarue to Columbus Ohio and return at half fare for the 50th Anniversary event. Ohio Christian Missionary Society involved. Tickets valid for return to May 24 1902. Also low excursion fares to Portland Oregon May 26 to June 7 with 60 day return, for National Convention Travelers Protection Association and Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a special excursion sale to Findlay Ohio on June 2 3 and 4 with round trip fare set at one fare. Tickets are valid for return through June 7 1900. Sunday School Association of Ohio is the event organizer.
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