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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
1
A fragmented verse describes a maid in modern dress hearing joyous chimes and going to dine. She enjoys a dinner with twenty courses laid out on linen, yet Hetle receives barely a crumb from any bite.
Fragmentary century old narration reflects fear and humor about changing times. A speaker recalls sitting for humble fare and encountering a woman who ate sparingly yet the social storehouse emptied quickly. Text preserves archaic spellings and odd names for a local setting.
A stormy Thanksgiving tale centers on Mary North and her sister Susan facing foreclosure after their stepfather dies, while a stranger, Willard Brickwell, sustains an injury near their home. Mary aids him, the doctor treats, and the arrival of Willard’s telegrams reveals his powerful firm ties as the family confronts debt and hospitality amid hardship.
Willard Blackwell, once a gruff outsider, arrives injured and unwelcome at Mrs North’s home. Through kindness from Susan and Mary, he softens, offers to fund the household meal, and shares a changed plan to aid the family, culminating in a heartfelt gesture toward Mrs North.
Blackwell spends eight days as a prisoner in a modest white home where Susan and Mary show kindness and faith. He leaves with a transformed memory of Susan and a resolve to win Mare North as his wife within a year. The tale blends gratitude, grace, and quiet romance in a domestic setting.
A playful verse extols a Thanksgiving table with turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry, and spices. It mentions grandmother’s cooking as the highlight, capable of a grand feast that rivals a kingly carving. The light, rustic tone evokes homey abundance.
A nostalgic poem about Thanksgiving on a family farm. It recalls the warmth of home, the mother’s gentle face, and gathering around the log fire, with a longing for childhood memories and the yearly return to the farm. The speaker cherishes November's holiday and the simple, enduring charm of kin and hearth.
A poem recalls the joys of Thanksgiving with a family gathering and shared bounty. The Wayne Housekeepers club announces its December meeting at Mrs. W. A. Brace's home on Thursday December 6 at 2 PM with a thimble program and roll call on lessons learned and a discussion on improving public schools.
Transfers of real estate recorded by County Recorder L C Franks show multiple deeds: John W Sand executor to Charles Haupart 60 acres in Wooster township for 1105 dollars. James O Campbell to Margaret Davie 1 acre in Wayne township for 250 dollars. David Van Over to Charles Ewing 60 acres in Congress township for 1500 dollars. Clayton Good to Daniel B Good 100 acres in Congress township for 5000 dollars. Calvin Armstrong executrix of James P Smith 124 acres in theater township for 3710 dollars. Angelina Bush to Sarah E Smith lot 400 in Wooster for 1900 dollars. Henry Landan to John Craven 44 100 acre in Wayne township for 200 dollars. Sophia Blanch to Elisa Moral lot 404 in Mt Eaton for 300 dollars. John Holscre to Elise Morel lot 103 in Mt Eaton for 326 dollars. Ira Crayen to Amon Martin 4 100 acre in Wayne township for 200 dollars. Catharine Brandon et al to Felice Richlot no 859 in Wooster for 1 dollar and other considerations. DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED by local applications, there is only constitutional remedy. Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Jury at Glee forgery case verdict pending. Lamartine Greenwald found not guilty. Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Contest set for Feb 21 in Wooster City Opera House. Bachtel Association of Akron unable to meet obligations. members now Wooster, Hiram, Wittenberg, Marietta and Denison.
At about 1 PM Friday Geo Leiner and his sons Charles and Edward escaped a fatal engine explosion while threshing at their farm eight miles east of Wooster. Leiner on the engine was uninjured except for a missing shoe. Charles suffered severe facial and neck burns. Edward sustained facial and neck burns from scorching. The barn and contents, including 80 tons hay, 1,000 bushels wheat, 500 bushels oats, threshing gear, and cattle, were consumed, hindering nearby buildings from catching fire. An old engine deemed safe prior caused the disaster. Rural notices include H F Crawi offering framed pictures in Downing block.
The Eye specialist Dr. Frederick Platt will be at the Yoder House Parlors every Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The notice positions his regular hours and location for ophthalmic consultations. Sullivan dies of heart failure in London. Sir Arthur Sullivan, noted musical composer, died on Thursday morning November 22 after a period of illness following a trip to Switzerland. He had a chill in Switzerland and developed heart and lung issues, deteriorating while bedridden.
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