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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
3
A historical note describes sepia pigment derived from a ten armed octopus found chiefly in the Mediterranean and Adriatic. It explains the secretion from the black Muld, its dissolution in water, high coloring power, method of processing with ammonia, and durability when protected from strong sun. It also mentions fossil sources.
A Memphis Scimitar excerpt reports a young man confessing superstition about a mole on his nose. His replies reflect fear of removal, while an aunt warns of bad luck and possible illness if meddled with. The piece underscores generational beliefs shaping self perception.
A London school principal compiles a quirky collection of misheard questions and quirky definitions. It includes misdefined terms from gravity to antiquarian and notes a traveling quack in France who performed alarming stunts and spied for the French army during the Franco German War.
Damp paper and wood fiber can ignite spontaneously much like bay stacks. Prolonged moisture weakens storage, raising risk of heat buildup and potential ignition at any time.
A fragmented quip from Indianapolis News and Tit-Bits shows a dialogue about poisons and remedies. Flossie and Brother Fred debate what a druggist told him as discussions touch on formaldehyde and prussic acid in a cryptic, satirical exchange.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press item questions hereditary blame for drinking appetite. A joking exchange asks what is attributed to ancestry. An Irish quip recalls a man saved by dying a day early. The piece reflects on self abandonment and friendship.
Local items report E. E. Koons barn at Burton City burned October 2. Obituaries note deaths: Mrs. Jane Sanderson, Mrs. Mary Zaugg, Mrs. Solomon King, Anna Hodgen, and Mra Woenry Tissot. Other notes include medical, legal, and school events in Wooster and surrounding towns, plus a Pennsylvanian engine accident and a new duel-capital clay venture. James Donovan gets a new trial. local rail and band activity cited.
At the Wooster Cemetery Association annual meeting W H Witer was elected trustee and Jesse McClellan secretary and treasurer for one year. The secretary's report shows 124 interments last year with 63 in Wooster and 61 females to 63 males. total burials to date 4845. Receipts 6409.69 while disbursements ran 6102.62 with 1674 on hand. Endowment funds yielded 5734 and 6600 loaned. Also notes low Buffalo fares from Wooster via Akron Route for coach excursions on select days.
The eye specialist Dr Frederick Plat is set to outperform the Yoder House Parlors in a recurring fixture every Friday at Office Hoore.
A Milwaukee Sentinel anecdote shows a factory owner and a doctor debating memory and naming. The doctor boasts naming many people, while the manufacturer’s friend bets on a 100-name write list, ending with the doctor’s knack for recall. The column then notes on nutrition warning against overeating and heightened bodily burden, followed by a court logue joke about a burglar confession.
A large gathering of United Presbyterian Church members met at Dr. J O Campbell's home Monday evening to bid farewell to their pastor and his wife. Addresses voiced friendship and regret at their departure. The Women's Missionary Society, led by Mrs Campbell, presented her with a set of china plates.
Fredericksburg student Arabelle Barnes seeks entry to the musical department while Fern McGuire joins Preparatory studies. Fred Wise convalesces at home in Bellaire. Mt. Eaton’s Lemuel Harrold visits Howard. George Gaston from Cleveland visits Mateers. Westminster church loses Emma Newell and Olinds Meeker to missions. Newell heads to Laura Sunderland Memorial School in Aniston, Alabama, as Meeker returns to Scotia Seminary. Westminster hosts a reception for Dr and Mrs D A Hills returning from abroad. Wooster falls to Delaware 28 to 0 in football. Sidney student Kenneth McLeod ill. Aultman Hospital in Canton. Westminster welcomes 11 new members at communion. Jeannette Fitch sails for Chinese mission. Wes Helen Henry near Berkeley: reports pleasant surroundings. University faculty travel to Dayton for Synod. first Artist Course recital by Caroline Harter of Canton. Alice Davin attends missionary meeting in Dayton. John D Fackler joins as assistant to the President and field worker, recalled from Boston to resume law studies.
Prof William J H Strong of the University of Wooster offers private instruction in ten classes. Address is 48 College Ave Wooster Ohio.
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