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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
3
The article explains English law on crimes by children detailing ages under seven absolved of guilt and seven to fourteen judged by guilt. It also recounts Stevenson dreaming the idea for Jekyll and Hyde and finishing the first draft within seven days after waking.
Work on the Cape to Cairo railway proceeds rapidly. Twenty five hundred men have started construction on the section between Wankle and the Zambesi at Victoria Falls. The Bulawayo to Gwanda branch covers about a third of its 104 mile total length.
Advocates press a fat tax in Sweden arguing that overweight individuals are prosperous and able to contribute to public funds, while supporters warn of moral and practical concerns about taxing body weight.
The oldest collection of moral maxims known, the Prease papyrus dating to 2600 years B C, was discovered in a tomb at Thebes. It has been translated by Philippe Vivey, a noted French Egyptologist, and rivals the proverbs of the Hebrews in stature.
Lord Anglesey is credited with pioneering the scented motor car idea. When he travels abroad by car, the vehicle leaves a fragrance of eau de cologne instead of gasoline fumes.
A New York Press item notes a proverb about invitations to Boston with a quip on saying no or yes. It references the phrase Going to Boston and a man expressing regret before announcing he is going to Boston. The piece also mentions the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths presenting a library to the University of London and a sale to Professor Foxwell.
The gifts for Httle Oriental maids are gold or silver coins sewn on caps and worn as necklaces, part of their dower. If a coin is lost, neighbors search eagerly and rejoice aloud with the cry Seo, yoo, yoo.
Mrs. Cadwallader Guild, awarded a $3000 commission by Congress for a bust of the late President McKinley, has earned broad notice in Europe with two of her groups, Speed and Electricity, now gracing the Berlin post office façade.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria holds a superstition tied to the horse ridden by Prince Alexander at Slivnitza. He believes proper treatment of the animal will guarantee his hold on power in the principality.
An Electrical expert claims sub 120 volt currents are deadlier than higher voltages. Researchers Dr. Bertelli and Prof. Prevost reportedly found high tension currents can resume heart action after a low tension arrest. The Rock Island Railway operates a large supply house in Trenton Missouri, supplying the line from Muscatine Iowa to Kansas City.
The piece notes the second son of Yale President Hadley as a rising youth and leader among youngsters while recounting a nursery scene where the oldest boy acts as minister and the middle boy is humorously dubbed God. It also includes a vaudeville style anecdote about a lady misplacing her purse and a carriage driver’s quip about payment.
At 1115 a. m. Wednesday the flat passenger car reached Wooster with seventy five Cresten citizens aboard and music by the Cresten band. The Cresten party left at 10 16 and returned in one hour. Officers and directors of the road, thirty three in number, were welcomed by Mayor Van Nest. Speeches were given by Judge Smyser Mon John McSweeney Capt Kauke and F Pomeroy. Dinner for 80 followed at the Archer House.
The Wayne County Fair opened on Wednesday to strong attendance and many fine exhibits. Organizers express optimism for a successful event and commend the committee for its efforts in earning public support.
Cleveland's oldest inhabitant, George Robinson, age 103, reflects on his long life. He credits losing his leg at twenty eight, a turning point that made him adopt careful habits and self care. The piece notes his origins with John Ray of Canton and Néllie M. Peveck of Congress.
On a damp chilly morning at a manufacturing firm, the new office boy jumped up to close a drafty window after a worker noted a heavy draft from the West. He promptly declared he would fix it.
An association of centenary firms and corporations in the United States, bound by the motto Gain at the Tooth of Time and the Nature of Oblivion, admits only entities run by the same family for one hundred years. The group, near fifty members strong, plans a Philadelphia convention this summer.
J. L. de Peyster of Tivoli New York raised the Stars and Stripes over Richmond after its fall and was denied a medal of honor due to claimed lack of personal risk. His friends commissioned a fine medal in recognition of his act.
After January 1, 1908, Germany will ban yellow and white phosphorus in match production. Authorities warn neurotic conditions in workers may become hereditary. The report on a safe process effectively makes match making a government monopoly after the date.
The passage notes a habit among real estate men to reference Corner Lot BIL as William B. Astor’s practice of holding corner lots. It mentions a 40s era label and a quip about interior sales enhancing corner value, reflecting press satire on land speculation. It also reports Dr Elvira Castner of Marienfelde leaving dentistry to promote a women’s horticulture school she founded.
In Chicago during May after three dry weeks six glass plates were exposed on streets for one minute to collect settled dust. Post exposure counts averaged 1650 colonies per plate. Following nearly an inch of rain, repeat exposure yielded 270 colonies, a rain reduction of over 8 percent in tad erobes.
The Presbyterian Synod of Ohie set Oct 18 in Wooster with a sermon by Rev Dr Thompson of Lima to open. Sabbath convention led by W A Endaly, Sabbath School president. Speakers include Dr Chapman Evangelistic work Dr Bradt Wichita Kansas Foreign Missions Dr Thompson New York Home Missions Dr Weaver Freedmen Dr Ray Chicago Board of Aid overseeing university interests.
Miss Sadie Smith spends weeks with her relative in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Chauncy King moved to Orrville where they bought property. Miss Myrle Beelman returns from Wadworth. Gettleman and Weavers firm busy preparing for upcoming changes. Peatmaster Norris back in the office. Mrs Gettleman’s sister of Savannah visiting. Rev Russel and wife go Canterbury for the year. Mrs Henry returns from Cleveland. Mrs Henry Hoff visiting friends in Sterling. Mr and Mrs David Derr visiting their son in Akron. Mr and Mrs Wm Hile of Dol yestown visit Lida West and her mother. Rev Warner preaches first sermon of conference year. A good congregation attends. Mr and Mrs Hartle called to Greenville for their daughter’s illness. Miss Anderson of New York visits Miss Mary Babeut. Cottage prayer meeting at Grandma Shoemaker’s Tuesday evening.
Mrs H S Lucas mother of Miss Grace Lucas of Wooster Schools died at home in Bowman 51 at 2 am Thursday October 1 aged about 60. Family moved to Wooster from Lucaz Ohio about ten years ago after husband’s death. Death attributed to rheumatism. Surviving children total three.
Co. D left Wednesday to join the Eighth Regiment on their way to West Point Kentucky. The march follows mobilization orders as troops head toward the training center.
Charles Lauper and Will Laper resigned from Adams Express Co after eight and ten years of service respectively. They sought higher salaries due to increased business but were not granted raises. J H Schilling of Columbus has been appointed agent and Wesley Warner driver. Wooster merchants regret the resignations, praising the pair’s courtesy and trusted service.
Jay Frick is ill with appendicitis. Harry Manz and Florence Miller plan marriage this October. G Allen Rapp files for divorce from Clara Repp on grounds of gross neglect of duty. they wed in May 1903. Fire department held a trial run at 2 o clock from box 26 to show visitors. Marietta Lucile Bristol, 20 months old, died at her aunt's home in Mansfield after whooping cough illness. Death attributed to whooping cough.
Samuel Kakox dies at age, funeral held. John Ray and Nellie Pecocke wed near Congress and plan Canton residence. Walter Flory injured by broken limb on farm. Grassy field burned near clay plant by Brave. Lois Hall and W W Van Niman wed in Harrisburg. Stammons monument moved to cemetery in two pieces weighing six and one fourteen tons, made in Massachusetts. Emma McCay and Alda Lytle injured in runaway near Fredericksburg. August Markle injured at Wooster farm, recovery doubtful. Freak Griffin dies in Bowling Green. oil wealth noted. John Miser Sr. found dead near Orrville. funeral held. Mrs. Jacob Waple dies in New Pittsburg. survivors listed. Henry Mowiser injured by butcher shop accident. artery damage feared.
Rev H C Martindale of New London a well known figure in Wooster and Wayne county will be the crater of the day at the soldiers and sailors reunion in this city October 6 1906 A defective flue caused a small fire at Jose Wilhelm residence on E Liberty street Tuesday morning firefighters extinguished the flames. Abraham Welty aged 76 died at his son's Tilden Welty home in Dalton on September 25 Survived by seven children Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev W H Hubbell.
East Liberty market notes show cattle supply light and steady quotes. Prices listed include prime heavy hogs around 6.60 to 6.45, light weights 6.35 to 5.50, and sheep and lambs with prime welhom 1.15 and mixed grades 2. To-do items include tear-down of figures and a mention of 10 car load receipts in the latest market report.
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