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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
1
Local items report moving sales and property transfers on Beall Ave and nearby areas, marriages, a divorce custody case, medical scares at the Wayne County Fair, and several accidents and deaths. Included are farm sales, a freight wreck delay on W and L E, and public sales by Perry Miller at Armstrong Station.
Mr Zetus Numbere died Sept 38 aged 69 funeral at Reform church conducted by Rev Netkirk of Wooster. He was a Civil War veteran and temperance worker, survived by a wife two sons three daughters and another daughter from a previous marriage. Rev Patterson has returned from conference to continue pulpit work. Ray Beaman now supplies Reform church. Rev J S Beyer moved into the newly repaired parsonage. installation set for Oct 26 with ministers Dr Aukerman Rev C R B Compton and Rev Twinem officiating. Maud Harreld spoke in Presbyterian church on last Sabbath at the Unlom service of Mormonism.
The listing shows exam questions for geography history civics physiology and narcotics from a small applicants county teachers examination. It notes a move by Hervey H Hubbell and wife into a new home at the Bowman and Bevarats corner on Tuesday.
Advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured only by internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood and mucous surface agent taken internally. It asserts expert backing, lists ingredients, and offers testimonials and free information from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Ohio Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis urges consumptives to isolate, use personal dishes, boil utensils, and dispose of sputum properly. Advice covers sleeping alone, avoiding kissing, using paper cups and spit flasks, washing hands, and strict room hygiene to reduce airborne TB germs.
Judge John Maxwell ruled against granting a venue change for the Benjamo Pursey case in Cleveland. He stated Phinnay cannot have a fair and impartial trial in this county and the decision is final and cannot be reversed.
Proceedings list many probates citations guardianships and inventories in Wooster and Plain townships. Names include Susamon Johoana Mary M Hughes Nancy Bul Susan Patterson Catherine Wenger O. G. Acker and Robert Hatfield with estates of James R Patterson and Vera Clara and Willa Tracy. A water pipe removal fine noted.
William Rope of Madison aged unknown attempted death by his own action by stabbing left arm near the elbow last Thursday between ten and eleven in an outhouse. He severed several blood vessels and coated in blood. His wife found him, neighbors aided, Dr Stoll treated. Depressed by sickness and recent house purchase.
Struck oil at the Geo Young farm northeast of Lodi after drilling 420 feet through sand. The Weat Lateor OH company fired sixty quarts of nitroglycerine to shoot the well, witnessed by Akron stockholders, with initial output estimated 60 to 75 barrels per day and strong gas pressure. More wells planned on the Young farm.
The Cleveland Leader reports the first electric car ran between Wooster and Cleveland on the Cleveland Elyria and Western line, finishing the company’s electric system and creating a direct Wooster Cleveland connection. The 135 mile network includes ten miles Creston to Wooster and involved officials and guests in a celebration.
Dr Bradette Moon of Oswego New York and Mrs Ellen Eddy of Wooster formerly Loudonville wed by Mayor Van Nest Monday morning at 30 It was love at first sight as the couple met during the fair week. The ceremony marked the Mret marriage performed by Mayer Van Neat.
Frank McCracken cut bicycle tires at the fair last Friday. Owners Charles Ports C W Bethel and F M Johnson reported damaged wheels. He was arrested and fined 6565 for the first offense 25 for each additional offense and 18 50 for destroyed property.
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