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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
4
A 19th century account describes Alvan Clark’s large refracting lens tested at Cambridgeport. A hand near the massive glass disk triggers vivid heat radiation patterns, with the lens appearing to spew jets of grit as it responds to warmth and negative substances.
Jenny Lind, younger and unsettled by Grisi's scorn, moved to the piano after the accompanist faltered. She sang the Childhood Prayer, moving from royal to intimate audience, and the room fell silent. Grisi, softened, kissed Jenny Lind’s hand as tears rose, ending in shared emotion.
In a distant relative’s will an old gentleman learned he was bequeathed a field, then the old gray mare in that field to a man they disliked. He interrupted the reading and quipped, Then she’s eating my grass, drawing smiles from all present.
The Denver Times recalls justice Tom Stagnell at Altman, the highest incorporated town in the country, who fined a disorderly character ten dollars and costs. The claimant refused appeal, and the court exclaimed that this is the highest court in the United States and no appeal is possible.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recalls a mystery where a traveling George sent daily letters that, in fact, were prewritten in his office before mailing. The reveal hinges on a broken letter key, the “e,” in his office typewriter.
A dialogue about a damp house where the agent calls a damp condition a disadvantage, while the buyer terms it an advantage noting that in case of fire it would be unlikely to burn. The exchange reflects comic or ironic commentary on property flaws.
In Mansfield Georgia the arrival of the first rural free delivery letters stirs memory of a 120 year family tale. An aged Mansfield woman recalls the indignity endured when a wartime letter was seized by a malevolent rider demanding two shillings. The story ends with the rider’s replacement and the return of the cherished missive, marking a historic postal moment remembered by a veteran of the Revolution’s granddaughter.
A fragmented dialogue from Cuplai's Gaide presents a sighing declaration of preferring a single would be husband and a playful exchange about a man’s power to sense love. Interwoven quotes from Chicago Herald Ladies' Home Journal and Phillips Brooks emphasize parental responsibility in education and a critique of overreaching effort.
Applecreek residents bid farewell to Rollin Merriman and family as they move to Washington State. The event featured sermons on faith and Sabbath school work, with a choral program and gifts of silverware. Also noted was a Nov 14 reception for Rev Miller and his bride, a near accident at Orrville, a warm parsonage supper, plans for Union Thanksgiving at the Reformed church, Hackett family moves to a nearby farm, and the birth of a Copeland child on Nov 22.
University notes announce no recitations Thursday and term end date of December 19 for fall term. winter term begins January 8 with a three week vacation. Several faculty and student moves noted including Mrs. Cassell’s visit, W H Hoover's illness, chapel stone work progress, and campus events.
A fair attendance at the Pleasant Home Musical Recital led by Mies Stanley occurred despite bad weather. Verna Ginter returned home from Ashland for Sunday then went back. Property on the Little Island at the Pleasant Home cross road was restored, with items including smoke house, cart, wagon top buggy, and two-horse wagon returned to place. Harry Kiefer stayed with his grandfather over Sunday. D B Good grows weaker while Mr. Rombaugh plans to move to Ashland for winter work. Miss Gault of Ashland visited the Holmes family. Verd Harbaugh recovers. Please at Home progresses under Lindau and Painter. Harvey McFadden not teaching this winter. George Cline is a leading local butcher. George Wertenberger hires a man from the old country named Schmid. Thomas Yeagley stays with Michael Fohrman for the winter.
A mis-spaced advert claims deafness is due to inflamed mucous tubes and offers one hundred dollars for catarrh related cures via Hall's Catarrh Cure. The item also notes a freight car derailment at South Street crossing on the Pennsylvania Lines Tuesday afternoon.
Dr Frederick Pratt the eye specialist will be at the Yoder Hou Parlora every Friday regularly. Ollie Hoore from 8 a.m. to p.m.
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