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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
1
A collection of community items notes births, deaths, arrests, marriages, and legal actions across Orrville Dalton and nearby towns. It reports a 1901 birth, multiple arrests for intoxication and disorderly conduct, a death from consumption, a hospital transfer, a couple of marriages, a divorce with alimony, and various civic updates including estate actions and pension increases.
Burglars dynamited the Farmers Bank at Tira early October 15 and fled with a large sum of money. The safe was broken and the bank damaged. Citizens were kept at bay until the robbers escaped in a rig. Bloodhounds traced them to Crestline.
A dog showing rabies symptoms bit John S. Amatutz on the left cheek and his 11 year old daughter Martha on the left arm on Tuesday October 4 in East Union. Three Applecreek doctors diagnosed rabies and ordered the animal killed, which was done last Saturday. The Amatutz family departed Tuesday for Chicago to seek Pasteur Institute treatment.
Marriage license records show Charles Hickin and Caroline Johnson of Rittman with Albert W. Flick of Doylestown and Lydia M. Arick of Dalton. Pindal M. Pinkerton of Wooster and Mia Jeanie Haines of Fredrickaburg. Clyde Jacoba and Mary Daugherty of Wooster, Warren Jr. Wolbaugh and Margaret Phillips of Wooster.
Death of David W Solliday aged 60 formerly editor of the Wooster Republican at his home in Terry Orange County Texas after years of ill health. Born in Plain Township he was a son of John Solliday a Wayne county pioneer. He came to Wooster in 1891 stayed two years then moved to Texas to pursue real estate and rice farming. He is survived by his wife.
Rev Dr Hackett and Mrs Hackett returned from a visit and hosted friends from former years. Maud Munnon recovered from diphtheria after illness at home. Robert Moore died Sept 29. funeral Oct 2 at Applecreek with Rev Lowery absent. interment in Applecreek cemetery. Charlie Heng died Oct 6 after prolonged illness. services Oct 8. James Berrington ill and dangerously weak. Mrs John Smith recovering from fever. Will Brown and Bessie Witherapoon visited Akron. Mrs McCarmle of Fredericksburg in Apple Creek.
Professor W J H Strong of the University will present a recital of songs and readings assisted by Miss Edna B Miggs of the School of Music faculty. The event is on Tuesday evening October 22 at 7:30 at the First Presbyterian church, invited by the Young People's Christian Union. Admission is free.
The Wooster area probate court records show administrators appointed for multiple estates, bond and inventory filings, sale petitions for real property, and hearings set for November 1 and December 8. Notable actions include James Galehous named administrator of Harvey Galehouse with $3,000 bond, sale bills recorded for Ephraim Horst, and sale confirmations and deeds ordered for John Kohlek and others. The court also handled guardianships, final accounts, and a commission of commitment for insane Jacob Glasgow with Massillon state hospital.
Charles Snyder of near Shreve and a Pennsylvania Lines carpenter was struck by a train near Pittsburgh on October 10 and died Friday. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Burglars attempted to rob the Farmers' bank at Shreve early Friday morning October 11 using dynamite to blow the safe. A loud explosion woke resident W A Craig. a second blast drew onlookers as the thieves fled, leaving only about 160 dollars. Vehicles were stolen from nearby farms, and a separate failed attempt was made on the lawyer J L Cornell's office. Police, aided by bloodhounds, pursue an unknown group of four to seven suspects.
Mrs Elizabeth Leightner aged nearly 87 died Monday night at her Hancock street home after weeks with an injured hip from a fall. A York Pa native, she lived in Wooster 68 years and had been a widow 80 years. Survived by daughters Anna Trout of Allegheny Pa and Emma Quintette of Wooster, and son William Leightner of Wooster. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m.
The Wayne County Sunday School Association plans its annual convention in Orrville on October 24 and 26 with a call for each Sunday School in the county to send at least two delegates. Rev. Dowling, Rev. Lamb, and Prof. Mohler lead sessions including papers on greatness and influence, round tables, and devotional services. The schedule includes praise, reports, teaching lessons, and committee announcements, with a reward offer and a note about local business notices attached.
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