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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
1
At 2 20 a m on Wednesday October 14 Albert Adams Fredericksburg restaurant was wrecked by dynamite. A second blast damaged E Z Aylesworth drugstore in the hotel building owned by Wm Redett. Damage totals about 125 dollars to the drugstore and building with many windows broken. The arsonist remains unknown.
Judge Maxwell in Wayne County heard motions for change of venue in the State of Ohio vs George Hammond of Canton and two ex officials Warren Ramsey and Daniel Leiner. The motions argued that publicity and public sentiment would prevent a fair trial here. Hammond to be tried in Ashland County while Ramsey and Leiner will face trial in Stark County.
Several students arrested for disorderly conduct faced a test case led by one student who pleaded guilty before Mayor Van Nest. Judge Maxwell ruled the arrest ordinance invalid, reversing Mayor Van Nest and ordering the student discharged. Further test cases on other ordinances are anticipated.
Proceedings list several estate actions with administrators filing inventories and petitions to sell real estate or personal property. Hearing dates noted for December 4 and November 16. witnesses include guardians and executors. several estates named with private sales and continuances.
Probate notices show hearings for Jephtha D Zook administrator Emil Podtch and Martha Mumaw executrix with dates in November and December. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Orrville Congress Paint Franklin and Wayne areas with sums from $125 to $5,000 and deeds to Jacob Bohad, David Jacobs Jr., Samuel Klopfenstein, Vincenzo Mancini, and others.
Fire discovered at the Smithville planning mill and applebutter factory around 3 o'clock Friday morning October 38. Citizens fought the flames for about an hour, extinguishing the blaze. The engine house and bus were damaged, reported at about $200 with coverage in Lumberman's Mutual Co Manafield.
The London Automobile Club hosted a Crystal Palace dust trial during reliability tests. A flour dust layer on half the track simulated tough conditions at about thirty miles per hour, with cameras capturing the dust cloud as the pilot car led the way. The event illustrated how heavier gearing and body gear increase dust generation.
The Bi-County Teachers Association of Stark and Wayne meets in University buildings for two days. Programs include lectures on the Solar System and an Eclipse Expedition, village schools, drawing in public schools, mathematics in high school, and discussions on textbook selection, county examiners, grading by percentage, and the minimum salary law.
Rev W H Boles of Arena Illinois National Organizer of the Prohibition Party will speak on the Public Square Saturday night if weather permits. If not the meeting will be in the Disciple church where he will preach Sunday night.
A memoir abridgement claims Napoleon held that life began from sun heated mud via spontaneous generation. The remark surfaces through Gourgaud and Gen. Gourgaud’s son, with Herodotus cited on Nile slime forming rats as context for ancient origins.
Paris correspondent reports Dr Caze a noted French physician claims smoking is not injurious but healthful if done properly. He lists eight rules focusing on cigars and cigarettes, stressing moderation like half finished disposal, no reusing burnt ends, and using a cotton wool holder, with pipe or narghileh as alternatives.
A fashion trend outfits baby portraits in diamond circlets hung by gold chains around the neck. The style echoes historic portraits once worn by fine ladies with paste, pearl, or brilliants set portraits.
A discussion on tuberculosis treatment emphasizes cleaning and disinfecting rooms, the value of fresh air, and sanatorium care. It outlines when to seek another climate, enter a sanatorium, or treat at home with physician guidance and strict rest, diet, and exercise.
Eight Orrville residences burglarized in a recent week. Local injuries include Mr Adams of Holmesville kicked by a horse needing surgery, and Earl Roebuck undergoing appendicitis surgery in Cleveland. Falls, accidents, hospital updates, marriages, and an advertised list of letters complete this community bulletin.
A prince of Monaco blocks admission to residents of his domain for gambling losses. Casino staff deny entry to those who previously lost money and used aid from the house. Those on the blacklist sign documents, are photographed, and must repay debts before any chance of return.
A note from The Bookman recalls a debate on book binding history. It cites a Crimean veteran’s discovery of buchram covers bearing an 1785 date, suggesting cloth binding appeared earlier than the standard 1626 shift from boards. The finding, shared by Mr Toon, challenges established sequence.
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