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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
Local items report fines for minor drunkenness, upcoming Ban day School on May 20, and lectures by Chaplain Geczobels. Notices cover residents visiting relatives in Spokane, health updates, and various church and community activities in Wooster and surrounding townships.
Fin H Hoisington of Friendayilte Q and Miss Bertha Bomovers of Wooster, Wiles of Carnon City Mich and Mary Falebroer of Wooster linked in marriage. W G Wertz of Dalton injures from a tree delivery accident as horse rears. Teachers certificates granted to Amatotz, Cully, and Fiecua. Coal drilling at Imboden farm east of Dillon hits a strong water fountain at 55 feet depth, lifting water well above ground.
The Constantinople correspondent reports Sultan informs American minister Oscar 8 that he will pay 200000 for logs associated with Armenia maneuvers in 1295. A city public buildings inspector orders the Masonic hall G A R and W B halls closed until fire safety updates including escape routes stair rails doors standpipes and extinguishers are installed. Jacob Frick owns the building and will enforce the changes immediately, ending the order to close the hall.
Samuel Morr Ramoel Morr aged 80 dies near Moreland from a stroke. Funeral held Thursday in Applecreek. Locals report cool weather and a dry spell. Mr El Gregor visits from near Moreland. Parker family from Holmes Co. visits Mrs Brown. No smallpox yet in Applecreek. efforts to prevent spread continue. Services held across churches and schools. Mrs Theodore Shaffer ill with heart trouble and daughter visiting. Apple trees uneven bloom. peach blossoms scarce. Strawberries and crop prospects discussed. Story Jameson seen in Dalton. Ellie Baum from Smithville visited Applecreek. Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Dene a daughter. Joseph Bizler kicked by a colt and recovering. Geo Caller organizes singing practice at Bes School House. Gaoysh Carson and brother repairing house. Mesl and wife leave on Sunday.
Masaillon O May 8 The Russell & Co thresh er plant in Massillon was destroyed by a blaze causing estimated losses of 600000 The fire started in a warehouse and despite hose company efforts gained rapid spread A volunteer fireman Albert Bamberger was killed by a falling wall and foreman Christian L Baatz was seriously injured Firemen recovered the bodies as flames made rescue perilous Insurance coverage is partial cause of the fire unknown.
The Eye Specialist Dr. Frederick Pratt will again be at the Yoder House Parlors on Thursday May 18 offering eye examinations. He has previously attended the venue and returns to provide services to attendees seeking vision care and consultations.
May 24 and 25 excursion tickets to Grand Rapids Michigan via Pennsylvania Lines for the Young People's Christian Association of North America International Convention. Return by May 2. Local agents can answer inquiries. Round trip via Columbus. Special train from Hudson at 6:00 am and Akron at 8:30 am with parlor and baggage car. See agents for details.
Clothier Bernatein and clerks were arrested on a disorderly license charge after failing to endorse local and state licenses for goods from Cincinnati. Judge McClarran fined Phil Bornetine fifty dollars and costs for not recording the local fee on the state license. Goods were boxed Saturday and sent to Warren, Ohio.
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