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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
8
The St James Gazette reports on X rays testing diamonds and glass. Diamonds show internal structure by transparency under X ray, while false stones appear dark. Glass remains opaque to X rays, aiding detection in a Vienna case of a glassworker.
A reader asks for a cheap watch for a boy and is told it cannot keep good time. The detective joke pivots on Daniel Webster’s stagecoach trip to Washington when a fellow passenger mistakes him for a merchant and then a senator, prompting mock suspicion.
A collage of anecdotes and quotations on memory and language from Carlyle Arnold and others, interlaced with notes on pennies and ink removal. It touches on iconic phrases, schooling, and a nod to Prohibition, all filtered through a quirky Victorian lens.
An 1897 call to raise 300000 for ownership of the Woman's Temple in Chicago. Eva M. Snonrz Avy urges donations to fund Willard Hall and national temperance work. Mary Livermore supported pledge goals. contributors promised and editorial notes on cemetery grounds planning follow.
The piece reviews progress at the Mad Laon Hill cemetery with Superintendent Barrett’s annual report. It notes planted maples and elms, proposes additional green space and flower beds, and urges future improvements to beautify the grounds for public approval.
The East Obio Synod meets in Ashland while Remenil the violinist gives a Orrville concert next Saturday evening. Election night supper by Women’s Relief Corps. Spyder Hero Sale attracts crowd. Painting town clock contract awarded to Ohmriael H. Clark. E L Wood of Texas spoke to Wayne County Populists on the Public Square last weekend. Hog cholera reported near Canal Walton with a farmer’s 20 head sick. Dr. Derr buys Mansfield Live Stock Co stock. son Will to refit hospital. Elizabeth Kendrick and Roy Frank Holt wed Tuesday Oct 19 1807. Out‑of‑town guests noted. Charles and William Ray plead guilty to assault. fined $26 and costs. Nation House fixtures lease disposed. Ernest Harry takes charge. Oct 16 1896 thermometer near 90. previous 1896 date had flying snow. Rich & Blough move hardware to Quincy Block. expect trade rise. Captain A. B. Peckippaugh begins County Auditor duties. Rabies fears after stray dog attack near Tanner farm. boy treated by Dr. Lehr. Levi Martin and William Jolliff sue R R Co for damages after prior arrest tied to Ellsworth Martino case. David Berger, former night clerk, arrested with loot from Smithville. bound over to Probate Court.
County officials draw jurors for the November term of Common Pleas Court at Wooster. Grand Jury members include Neal McCoy, Joseph Blocher, Henry Miller, and others from Wooster, Canaan, Paint, Chippewa, and Greene townships. Petit Jurors report November 22 at 8:30 with names listed for Wooster, Canaan, Clinton, Greene, Sugarcreek, and surrounding areas.
Hungatn Reverend M L Wilhelm becomes Lutheran pastor at Trinity and East Union and moves to Beall Ave. Prof Graves of Massillon visits son at the University. Websterian banquet at Dilgard. Prohibition candidate Dr J C Holliday preaches at Rauke Chapel. Cora March teaches science in Lawrenceville high school. A M Brown visits from New Cumberland. Missionary rally planned with Dr Gillespie and Rev Henry Forman pledges. Tri County Teachers meeting at Lodi well attended. First football on campus at the Athletic grounds. David Yohannon improving after appendicitis. flowers sent by his class. Lyric Ladies concert opens University Lecture Course on Oct 30.
David Yoder visits his mother in Indiana with family, while Mrs. Samuel Hoover returns from Clinton. Olivia Loasitor visits Jefferson parents. Prof. Teople and Ed. B. Kieffer visit their mothers. East Ohio Synod attendance affects Jacob A Miller and family. Grandma Miller’s health improves, Odie Myers works at Snavely parlors, Wooster. Ada A King and three children relocate from Geary South Dakota. S.A. Kurtz and Ellen Ely activities noted. Newton Winter starts school at Golden Corners. Tobias Miller family to Logan Co. Local skimming station plant near Watlersville secured by 129 cows. Children’s day at Smithville Amb Church well attended. Borger arrested for theft at Yoder Home. Samuel Davidson ill but mobile. Joe Hoffman visits Medina with two daughters. Solomon King on business at Reedsburg. John S. Doctor’s newborn son. Beer keg dispute ends in affirmative. Local literary society crowded. Ben Norris visits Orrville for P. O. updates. Rev Mrs West travels Nebraska Kansas for U B missions. Lola Verda Bowling, Myrta Holler, and Mr Crum of Orrville visit Ed Redding family.
Urine tests indicate kidney trouble with back pain and frequent urination. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promises relief for kidneys liver bladder and urinary passages and is sold by druggists with samples available by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
A large Century Club gathering met Tuesday at Albert Shupe’s Boyerst home. Dr JH Todd presented Morning Rambles, blending prose poetry with observations on soil, insect life, and plant world. The discussion was lively and many speakers filled their time. next meeting is November 2 at Rev JF Smith’s home with Rev FN Hickok on Satan's Masterpiece.
A fragment lists railroad numbers and times for Orrville and Nortis Bouth including No. 27 Ex.4 at 6 5am and No. 2 Mail at 10 38am with other trains No. 5 Ex.9 42am No. 38 Ex.3 20pm and No. 28 Ex.10 33pm.
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