07 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
1
A roundup of community items from Wooster and Oreston includes school start dates, local appointments, and health notes. Names such as Rev J S Admilton, Prof J E Crabbs, and J H Smith appear alongside moves, births, accidents, and public notices across town and nearby towns.
The bank barn on E. D. McIntire’s infirmary farm east of the infirmary was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon and burned to the ground. Oscar Mock and his wife aided by neighbors Claude and Nancy Dootham rescued livestock except five hogs and saved 250 bushels of wheat 125 bushels of oats 40 tons of hay and machinery. McIntire carried 400 dollars of insurance on the barn. Mock had no coverage for the contents. The blaze was visible from the city. Will Celebrate Dewey's Return.
Orders from Geo N Wright direct the 8th Infantry to prepare for departure to New York City to take part in Admiral Dewey return celebrations. The unit must mobilize quickly with requisitions for area clothing and equipment to bolster its reputation.
The county recorder records numerous transfers of real estate including 66 acres in Plain township from Jacob Wertz batra to Thomas Wertz for 2600. 10 acres in Plain township from Davin Hoff to Peter Stich Ind Igre Rich. 81 acres in Canaan township from David Hoff to John H Irvin. 80 acres in Milton township from David Hoff to Minute H Irvin for 1 and other considerations. several WOOSTER and Shreve parcels with varied acreages and prices. additional transfers include Lot 60 in Wooster, 100 acres in Wooster town, and various lots in Creston and Saltcreek township.
A Friday argument about six miles southwest of Wooster led to Henry Binkley (75) fracturing his son Daniel Binkley’s skull with a pitchfork blast. The injured man, who may not recover, faced a dangerous operation if he survives.
The grand jury was discharged after examining 112 witnesses in 25 complaints. Indictments named John Brandon for rape intent, Francia Wiggins for unauthorized use of Dr C O Brower property, bond $50. Jesse Howard Frank Mann Frank P Johnson Charles Smith for assaulting Officer George B Miller with intent to kill, bonds $600 $200 $200 $200. John Meter Applecreek indicted for selling liquor to minors, two counts, bond $50. Harvey Van Meter Cedar Valley charged with wrongful possession of a gelding, bail default. Daniel Lawrence Painter Township charged with assault and battery against John Barden, bond $100.
Dr. Frederick Platt will hold eye clinics at the Yoder House Parlors every Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering regular hours for appointments and readings.
A deal completed by McGlarran Mongey Jones and Reynolds with Wilson Beal and Rhodes leads to a new company to control 3000 acres of Erhart territory including Shafer Fells. The Wooster parties avoid initial expenses while building new walls and preparing to market oil, with $3000 paid to extend losses beyond Sept 1.
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