02 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
1
A long-winded inventory of town life lists new jobs in Lisbon and Orrville, a school dedication, a fatality in Chicago, a mink sighting, a shipper job in Mansfield, legal matters, a range of petty crimes, schoolboard hiring, a hospital of notes, and an upcoming census plan. Includes details on local officials, ministers, and residents with scattered dates and places.
Canaan resident Jonathan Blots and wife moved to Alta, Iowa last Tuesday. A reception will honor Rev. J. F. Falton at Jackson and Canaan Presbyterian churches. Several locals hosted visitors from Springfield and Stark County. A serious fall injured Geo. Mathes while loading hay. Junior O E Society plans a home event on November 11. Community guests included Mr. Harsh from Stark County and Hexel Wohruaire’s relatives.
On November 16 at 104 m J Rob Sney der administrator of Daniel Hoffman will sell 1 borne 7 cattle 20 head of coarse wool ones 28 hogs bees farming implements household furniture at the late residence one mile south of Wooster. J W Bryant auctioneer On November 14 at 10em Elmer Taggart will sell 2 horses 3 head of cattle farming implements and household goods at residence 14 miles south of Wooster on the Andrew Albright farm J W Bryant auctioneer
Daniel Zaring formerly of Wooster died of paralysis on October 26 at E. G. Campbell’s home in Congress seat 35. He served in the Civil War with Company I, 16th Ohio V.I. Born in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania he was 35 years 6 months and 10 days old. Survived by three daughters. his wife predeceased him. Interment at Congress Cemetery.
Mrs. J. O. Tiecke of Pittsburg Avenue Wooster was taken to Anitman Hospital Canton for an operation. Surgeons after examination said the attempt would be fatal. Tumors found to be cancerous in nature.
Hugh J. Collins aged about 28 died at Lakeis Hospital Cleveland after an operation for rupture. Remains brought to Wooster Monday evening. He was a Democrat and the youngest constable elected there. He had been painting in Cleveland. Funeral held Thursday morning at St Marys Catholic Church with Catholic cemetery burial.
Four year old Vernon Wilhelm son of Albert Helm of Orrville died from diphtheria on Wednesday night. He was laid to rest in a private burial.
A gas flow about six p.m. Saturday near Wooster at 360 feet depth burned seven feet high by Sunday after a six inch pipe attached. Hundreds visited the well Sunday as drilling resumed Monday. Also an employment ad seeks honest managers with a $1 salary and home reference duties from Chicago.
About 150 teachers attended the Bi-County Teachers Institute at Orrville last weekend, many absent due to scarlet fever. Supt Jones of Massillon opened the session. Rev Pollock led devotions. Louis E. Holden of Wooster University spoke on the Age of Specialization as the program moved to Wooster and Canton professors presented papers on rural schools, reading, nature study, and village high schools. Canton was chosen for the next session, with resolutions adopted.
Edward D., son of Will Hon and wife, died at 7 a.m. Monday from inflammation of the bowels. Private funeral from the residence on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Wooster Cemetery.
A Wooster Sunday gathering at the Chypers House protested seating John H Roberts of Utah as a state representative. Speakers urged anti polygamy action, urged McDowell to block the seat, and called for constitutional amendments and petitions to Congress and state lawmakers.
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