Lake Talbot

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Facts

  • The average depth of the lake was between 1 to 8 feet. [1]
  • A Small place was allotted for swimming, boating and a feeder for the mill. [2]
  • Fed by Springs [3]

Gallery

Newspaper articles

  • 1887 - July 28, Lake Talbot stocked with German Carp, [4]
  • 1897 - July 14, A physician stated that Lake Talbot is fed by springs and is dangerous because the water is cold and creates cramps in ankles and limbs making the swimmers unable to swim. [5]
  • 1902 - October 1, Flood, Lake Talbot rose 4-5 feet in not even an hour. Noted by J. H. Kline, Highland Park manager. [6]
  • 1905 - June 7, Largest sucker 28" long caught by Dan Zaring assisted by Bob Wilson, [7]

References

  1. Highland Park. Wayne County Democrat, Wed., August 30, 1893, p3.
  2. Highland Park. Wayne County Democrat, Wed., August 30, 1893, p3.
  3. Lake Talbot, Wayne County Democrat, Wednesday, July 14, 1897, p3.
  4. Lake Talbot stocked with German Carp, Jacksonian, July 28, 1887, p3.
  5. Lake Talbot, Wayne County Democrat, Wednesday, July 14, 1897, p3.
  6. Flood, Wooster Republican, October 1, 1902, p2.
  7. Largest sucker caught on Lake Talbot, Wooster Republican, June 7, 1905, p6.