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A cautionary note warns readers against clever schemes that tempt with false promises. The piece emphasizes vigilance and critical thinking to avoid traps and scams in everyday transactions.
06 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1883
Page
1
A cautionary note warns readers against clever schemes that tempt with false promises. The piece emphasizes vigilance and critical thinking to avoid traps and scams in everyday transactions.
An early campaign notice urges safe distribution of the Heraup paper sent to about 3,000 homes. It promotes a fearless, pro community paper costing $1.50 yearly and asks readers to compare with county papers.
In Millersburg a youth named Charles Hanna aged eight was fatally injured when his head was caught between railroad cars last Friday. He died shortly after the accident.
Mary Cornell of Ringold County Iowa was robbed of money and trunk check last week while traveling to visit friends at Wooster Orrville Crescent. The incident involves a mobile theft on a rural route near the Cres cent area.
A collision between two freight trains east of Orrville occurred last Saturday due to a conductor’s misunderstanding. No one was injured but property damage was extensive. The note also mentions ongoing anti saloon campaigns and a barn fire in Baughman township destroyed by lightning with about 500 bushels of wheat and other contents, insured for 1300 dollars.
Obscene publication Night Hawk seized on Saturday night. editor printers and entire edition taken to police station. Call for outlawing drink traffic. Stolen horse near Maysville recovered. Jacob Pitt near Mt Eaton pleads guilty to charges. Gus Centries implicated. both bound over to court in $500 bail, jailed if bail not posted. Claim saloon system breeds crime.
A Baltimore and Ohio freight engineer was arrested at Mt. Vernon last week for blocking a public street with his train in violation of state law. The blockade on the street crossing from Liberty Street to Pittsburgh Avenue is noted as a common nuisance in Wooster. The town considers street blockades a regular issue.
A terse notice asserts prohibition of Talonicaling liquors and urges proper ticketing. The warning emphasizes correct ticket fixes for compliance, reflecting local enforcement language.
The Class of 86 at the University of Wooster adopts resolutions honoring Robt Ly Psosslot late of the class. They praise his intellect and faith in Jesus Christ and extend sympathy to his parents. Resolutions to be published in Colligian and Wayne and Van Wert papers and sent to the family.
In New Pittsburg a sizable Second Amendment meeting led by president W Piper held last Saturday under G R Buchanan. Rev Dr T A Riccurdyan gave strong addresses while music and pledges filled the event. In Rowsburg Rev I N Keiffer spoke to a large Lutheran church audience as interest grows. local figures like Toby Riper Sr. and C O Campbell voiced support for the amendment. A follow up meeting is planned in Rowsburg amid ongoing public debate. The trial of George Andee for the Palon murders is set for March 5, 1883, with Judge Dickey presiding.
Fredericksburg public schools under Prof Spence with J H Beazel and Miss Robinson, praised for quality. Election day supper by St James Church at How ard building. Auction sale by A L Hinish includes livestock and crops. Wedding plans, ads, and Second Amendment rally notes fill community page with local names and venues.
Wm. Werks drew a knife during a Saturday night brawl in a Canton saloon. On retreating he struck four men as they entered for a drink, stabbing Geo Wirt in the breast and Paul Paulis near the heart. Both are reported dangerously hurt. Geo Metzger and another man were also wounded. Werks was captured and jailed.
Warranted perfect Six-Diner style White sewing machine offered for thirty dollars. Call or write soon to David Stoner in West Liberty for details.
Pres. Schovel returned home Friday and came back Wednesday with family, after delivering a farewell sermon to Pittsburg on the prior Sabbath. Miss Wisner of the class of 87, ill for long, shows improvement. freshmen seek another Collegiate Literary Society. Irish family arrives to occupy North Beaver Street home. Hughes family attended Mr. Wells funeral. Lizzie B. White recovers from long fever. classmates sent floral thanks. Prof. White returns from Xenia. Stoddard returns from the South. Most faculty and seminary boys plan to vote for the Second Amendment. Delaware College student Mr. Baker visits Wooster.
Mrs Frost on South East side Public Square announces a large Fall and Winter millinery stock with the lowest prices in the city. On Sept 26 Charles McDonald and Josephine Sinn married at the Nimmons home East Liberty. Rev A A E B Taylor officiated. The couple will tour to New York and Washington after the ceremony.
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