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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1885
Page
2
An electrical expert describes a device for automatic vessel steering using electricity and compressed air. It can be operated from the bridge once the ship is on course, and will be trialed on the Tallaf eet. The inventor is earnest and vivid in speech, combining concise, vigorous language with occasional pathos as he discusses the Salisbury issue.
In Slate Hill Orange County a primitive 1783 Baptist Church features a slave pew and visitors frequent the site. A Florida farm near Wardletown owned by E A Osborn spans 2500 acres with 200000 coconut trees and has cost over 100000 dollars. A London bible trade note cites low paid Bible binders as moral paradoxes for missionary work.
A wood cut in Scientific American depicts a Belgian breed horse claimed as the strongest in the world. The animal stands about six feet high and weighs 1,800 pounds, with a camel-like head on a thick neck, a compact round body, heavy shoulders and haunches, and thick legs with well-shaped hooves.
Mr. G. A. Sava recalls wearing a white waistcoat daily for twenty five years. In Paris a glove shop clerk notes the habit and jokes about being his washerwoman, highlighting the uniform's unusual persistence.
An old Fire Island fisherman recalls finding Margaret Fuller’s body after a shipwreck off the Jersey coast. He says she lay on the shench in a nightgown bearing her name, that he notified the Fuller brothers and Horace Greeley without reply, visited Mr. Greeley in New York, and finally buried Fuller at Coney Island, unable to identify the exact grave site.
A recent Abeline census records population leap from 500 in 1881 to 5500 now, with rapid growth unseen in its history. The city hosts two national banks nearly fifty stores two hotels a $66000 courthouse and a $30000 opera house. Water works contract awarded by Common Council. two telephone firms operate here as business lots fetch 500 to 3500 each. Wool shipments reached 4.5 million pounds last year.
A scientist reports that applying petroleum to wood makes it less fire prone by filling surface pores and reducing combustible fuzz. The oiled wood absorbs the liquid, becoming cedar-like, and after drying can be painted. Petroleum offers protection against decay for outbuildings and fences without added paint.
Princeton College narrative mentions Dr McCosh and two daughters known as keen walkers. The item reflects period social notes about prominent figures and family routines.
A rough encounter near a Trenton shop route ends with Miss Bridget McColosh politely inviting a man to accompany her. He follows for half a mile, grows faint, and finally collapses at a milestone, wiped with a panting effort as she continues smiling.
Verdı the composer held large land in Italy and reduced rents after a damaging storm. He funded the Villanova hospital, and the Bank of England is guarded nightly by a special corps since 1780 with detailed pay and duties.
Mure MopJEska announced plans to translate Shakespeare into her native language. If successful she would be the first female translator of the great poet. She intends to dedicate several years to this challenging project. George Sand and Letourneur are cited as prior, imperfect Polish and French attempts.
Gen Clinton B Fisk recalls Gen Ulysses S. Grant at Chautauqua describing Grants frugal beginnings hauling cordwood and steadfastness. He quotes Grants remark on two Bibles given to Julia and himself and notes Grants handwritten inscription in a Bible traveled worldwide, writing United States Grant on Revelation chapter two verse three.
The American Grocer notes tea drinking fell while coffee rose sharply over five years. Coffee usage climbed from 423,276 to 539,264,406 pounds for the year ending June 30, 1885, while tea moved from 79,130,849 to 66,272,765 pounds. Per person, coffee averaged about nine and a half pounds and tea about one and one seventh pounds. Tea was 12 percent higher than coffee in 1881, but by 1885 coffee surpassed tea by 33 percent.
A Paris correspondent describes M Ernest Bevan as middle height and stout with a bald patch. His eyes show genial sagacity only when engaged in conversation and he delivers epigrams in quiet lectures on David's Psalms at the College de France to a small, scholarly audience.
A clipped fragment shows Renan flashed a smile and softened by humor as if resisting a formal reception. The text hints at a social moment with light wit in a crowded setting.
The 1884 Irish agricultural figures show a net decrease of 62 95 percent in total area. Tillage covers 94 640 acres, meadow and clover rise by 12 703, wood and plantation up 761, grass down 4 429, fallow down 1 183. Cereals fall 89 072 with wheat down 26 800, oats 33 460, barley 16 230, bere and rye 71, beans and peas 2 461. Green crops fall 8 870. potatoes drop 7 150, turnips 2 762, mangold 3 404, cabbages rise 3 660, carrots and parsnips up 1 155. Flax declines 6 718.
Mrs Cathering Voss born 1784 in Staffordshire spent over sixty years in Dorsetshire married to a yeoman farmer. She lives near London with one of her children, fully alert, no spectacles since 70, attends church, follows public events, traveled to Weymouth this summer. Her age and vitality inspire remarks from long-known acquaintances.
Brest chemist M. J. Kercovatz proposes an antiseptic burial process. After rubbing the body with plum bagine, it is placed in a copper bath or substitute metals for the poor, with silver or gold for luxury. He reports eleven trials on humans and a hundred animals, claiming consistent success. Prolonging the bath could harden the body into granite, providing ready-made statues and saving memorial costs for states and communes.
The article notes Maud S. lowering her trotting record to 2 minutes 9 seconds and the steamship Etruria crossing the Atlantic faster for a round trip, reducing exposure to storms for passengers. It praises the ships, builders, and captains for speed, safety, and comfort, elevating maritime progress.
The Washington Post notes rapid turnover in postmaster appointments under the current administration. In six months one quarter of first, second, and third class postmasters have changed, while over one eighth of fourth class posts have new appointees. Ohio tops changes with 641, followed by New York 598, Indiana 508, Virginia 455, and Pennsylvania 449.
Secretary Lamar approves Assistant Secretary Jenks's land grant ruling that affects northern Michigan lands once sold to lumbermen at 1.25 an acre. The decision allows public domain title for much of the tract despite settler claims, potentially $16 to $20 million in land with mines and villages. Ex Senator McDonald argued for settlers as land agents faced prior sales.
Boston report says Peter McCary woke at 1 am believing the house was on fire and attempted a rescue by diving out a window. His wife grabbed his leg as he leapt, then let go. he fell to the sidewalk and was rushed to the city hospital with severe injuries and poor prospects for recovery.
Washington report says First Controller Durham halted payment of J. A. Creswell’s salary as government counsel for August until balance details are settled. He contends Creswell is not entitled to a fixed 8000 dollar annual salary, only a reasonable fee per case, while the court failed to cap the amount as a fixed salary.
The race for the base ball championship narrows to the New York and Chicago clubs. Chicago holds a lead in games won but faces tougher remaining schedules than New York, which could offset the advantage.
The article notes Russian girls training in book binding, typesetting, bookkeeping, and laundry, drawing the largest numbers of recruits as they seek livelihoods through these crafts.
A group of Diamond Match Company workers, mostly young women, were crossing the Fox River in a frail boat when a passing tug caused it to overturn. Six drowned, including Johanna Matschie and Augusta Wiese. others were saved with difficulty. The disaster drew hundreds to the scene as bodies were recovered within hours. Rumors blamed the night watchman, Berry, who ferried workers across for pay, but officials dispute liability.
At the Oakwood shaft of Lehigh Valley Coal Company a cage descending with workers was struck by a falling rock. Three men were killed instantly and a fourth died later at the hospital. several others injured. Names: John J. Martin James Kearney John Peterson Thomas Jenkins. Injured: Patrick Smith Patrick Pursell Patrick Kearney. Survivor Jim Jenkins recounts the crash and rescue.
Lawrence Barrett presents an invitational address to Harvard College students and faulty at the college. The event highlights Barrett's engagement with the academic community and his message to attendees.
General BuckNer’s staff in the Confederate army supplied the country with three Episcopal bishops Gallagher now oversees Kentucky Harris governs Michigan and Elliott leads Texas as bishops.
A nationwide revival in ghost stories gains momentum with authors and publishers racing to meet reader demand. Critics note fresh twists and increased crossover appeal across magazines, books, and radio programs as audiences seek eerie folklore and spectral mysteries.
A fragment mentions a couple described as handsome in the army, a claim of someone declaring imminent death, and references to strange novelties like artificial ears made of cellulose. The text is cryptic and partly incoherent.
A quartet of masked men attempted a bold robbery on a west bound Chicago and Alton train near Blue Springs. Passengers handed over about $30 in small change as the robbers fled during a brief five minute stop. One guard witnessed the scene. a posse was organized to pursue as Blue Springs station prepares a special search run.
A mob of about 150 white miners armed with shotguns attacked Chinese residents in Rock Springs Wyoming after gathering at the mines. They fired on fleeing Chinese, burned 39 company houses, and killed several. Sheriff and guards arrived too late. authorities plan to restore order as Chinese workers evacuate towns in Wyoming.
Clark Whittier brother of the doet has bought 60 000 acres of land in Swain County North Carolina where a town is planned to bear his name The project aims to promote religion morality and temperance in the area.
A drummer swam the Mississippi River at Dubuque Iowa to win a $20 bet. He crossed the river in forty minutes with his clothes on.
Former Senator Thurman is cited as fond of the card game whist while preferring lively partners and avoiding dull companionship at the table. The remark echoes his well known wit and social style during party gatherings this season.
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