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The Wayne County Democrat

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

2

Tax rate limits clarified by state law changes in 1913

Ohio taxpayers face strict tax caps for 1913 with only good roads and flood emergency levies exempted. Peckinpaugh notes 1913 limits equal 1910 levels plus nine percent, while 1914 and later allow one percent without approval and a half to one and a half with voter consent. The Smith law reforms redefine these constraints and affect local budgets.

State Supreme Court Ohio Pilus Peckinpaugh State Tax Commission Kilpatrick Budget Commission

Plan to Spend 8.5 Million a Year on New Roads This Decade

The Hill bill aims to invest 85 million dollars annually over ten years for measurable highway construction across counties. Proposed funding will be evenly distributed, promising broader schools, faster transport, and economic uplift. The Democratic assembly views the measure as a pivotal public works program with lasting benefits. A product advertisement for Hanford's Balsam is included at the end.

Democratic General Assembly

Plan Explained to Bryan Cuts Panama Route by 2000 Miles

Special to The Webster Daily News reports Dr Salvador Castrillo, retiring Nicaraguan minister, claims a Great Atlantic Pacific waterway through Nicaragua could shorten U S ship routes by 2000 miles. He expects a canal treaty with the United States and Nicaragua, and says Bryan is open to the issue after studying treaty problems.

Webster Daily News Washington United States Panama Canal Salvador Castrilo Castrillo Europe Nicaragua State Department Bryan

Runaway Auto Plunges into River Killing One on Delaware Ferry

In Wooster Daly Mewan, EN, May 26, a runaway auto on the Pennsylvania ferry Wildwood hurled into the Delaware River, drowning one man and injuring others. Passengers were crushed against forward gates as the vehicle backfired and spread flames, threatening to push victims into the river. Dr Henry D. Jump of Philadelphia aided in the chaotic scene as the machine trapped occupants near the gate.

Wooster Daly Mewan Delaware Pennsylvania Wildwood Henry D. Jump Philadelphia Bean Herry

Mosquitoes and Insects Noted in Short Local Column

A brief local item mentions mosquitoes and related insect bites, noting common issues and minor health reminders for residents. The note references mosquito-borne concerns and general remedies without specific incidents or names.

Memorial Day observance planned at Lair View

Decoration exercises set for Thursday evening May 20 at 6 30 P M to honor Civil War heroes with an address by J H Patterson Canton subject Our Country Its Needs. Comrades and the public invited. Marble headstone marker for James A Hamilton of Co FE 7 Ohio Cavalry placed at Wooster Cemetery.

Lairview J. H Patterson Canton Washington James A Hamilton Wooster Co Fe, &Th Ohio Cavalry Ohio Silver Lake Cleveland Youngstown Norwalk Akron Wooster Daily News Yone Smith

A Woman’s Work Restores Strength with Scott’s Emulsion

A healthful aid for tired women, Scott’s Emulsion provides nourishment to strengthen organs and tissues and boost blood. It is alcohol free and free of drugs, designed to reduce exhaustion and nervousness through gentle, life-sustaining nutrition.

Scott

Local Officials Open Seized Liquor Bottles Over Sewer

In Wooster officials led by Judge Eason City Auditor James Milner and others drained seized liquor while noting the sewer as the likely repository for the confiscated fluid. Also reported is the death of Mary J Manges near Wooster from apparent apoplexy at age 57. Funeral planned Sunday at two from her residence.

Tion Central High School Akron Miller Plain Township Christian Church Blackleyville Eason City James Milner Cit Andy" Wright QIT Kramer Emmet Dix Henry Leiner Wm Snook Mary J Manges Joseph Manges Wooster Henry Margery Mangus Here

How This Woman Found Health

Utica Ohio readers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles after years of illness. A Nebo Illinois reader claims renewed strength and daily work capability following use. Local contest coverage notes the May 24 closing time and final vote counts for candidates.

Utica Ohio Lydia E. Pinksham Ae Earlewine R.F.D Nebo Lydia E. Pinkham Mia Hettie Greenstreet Illinois

Fragmentary report on a machine incident and medical note

A fragmentary OCR passage mentions a machine incident involving a rear light damaged and a medical note about Hanford's Balsam for a sore or wound. Details are unclear but emphasize injury and treatment.

Winners Announced in Daily News Contest Vote Count

The Daily News concludes a large audience contest with a final vote tally on May 24. Judges, including Robert R Woods C P Blough and WH E Heller, certify a fair outcome and praise the impartial coverage. Winners receive trips as prizes and all contestants are thanked for perseverance. The Musgat company promoted the campaign, boosting new subscribers for The Daily News and The Wayne County Twice a Week Democrat.

Co, P, Blough Willef, Heller Robert Woods Daily News Streesful Tave The Robert R Woods C P, Blough WH E Heller John H. Musgat Wayne County Democrat

Winners, Boys Contest District Returns Vote Totals

District No 1 Arthur Hunsicker 182115 votes District No 2 Hugh Long 247600 votes District No 3 James Sullivan 348655 votes District No 4 Glenn Hawk 888745 votes District No 5 Herschel Martin 239390 votes District No 6 Perry Auble 331090 votes District No 7 Carl D Tracy 217370 votes District No 8 Clarence Uhl 284190 votes

Arthur Hunsicker Hugh Long James Sullivan Glenn Hawk Herschel Martin Perry Auble Carl D. Tracy Clarence Uhl

Young Ladies' Contest District Results and Rounding

The report shows District No 1 winner Ethel Conrad with 74 votes in a district contest. Other lines mention district numbers and judges hints, with unclear wording suggesting official tallying and a listing of names.

Ethel Conrad Sue Righikine Srikal Co Otithes the Daily Renew twleeacWeek

Conference at Millersburg Gathers Forty Pastors

Dr W B Slutz Wooster presided as the district conferenced convened in Millersburg in the Methodist church. The program included committees organized, evangelism talks by Dr J O Randall and Dr J W R Sumwalt, and yes women’s missionary sessions. Attendees from Wooster included Rev Slutz Mrs Lautzenheiser and several doctors.

Pilarpe W. B. Stutz Woogter Millersbirg Examiners Board M B Mead Foreign Missionary M. W Beese Canal Futton Woman’s Hone Missionary Society F. H. Hawley Leroy Ladies’ Aid J O Randall Philadelphia Commission On Evangelism H. A Schuch Smithville Millersburg Wooster Slutz Tu“an Lautzenheiser Dr Irvin Frank Maizé Huston Rhoads Orcutt

Better Paint Promotes Property Care This Year

An advertisement urges homeowners to choose Devoe paint from The Metzler Decorating Co citing rising costs if waiting and the long lasting quality of paint. It argues protection of property matters more than price, praising Devoe as the superior option.

Dyvoe Devoe

Republican leaders push for party reorganization in Congress

Washington May 26 Republican leaders initiate a push toward party reorganization overshadowing last week’s legislative developments. The move signals strategic realignment within the party across congressional bounds.

Washington Congress

Thanks for help with district trip to the Daily News

Clarence Uhl thanks many friends who supported his campaign to win a district trip east with the Daily News team. This acknowledgement highlights community backing and the anticipated journey with the newspaper crew.

Daily News Boys Clarence Uhl

Auto For Sale and Water Heater Inquire Rittman Bank

Auto for sale 1912 brush runabout in good condition fully equipped Wilseh cheap Terms to suit purchaser Inquire R V Frederick Rittman Water heater second hand suitable for 6 or 7 room dwelling will sell at bargain Write or see Rittman Savings Bank Rittman Ohio

R. V. Frederick, Rittman Rittman Savings Bank Rittmay

Farm For Sale Near Perrysville Ashland County

Farm listing describes 10 acres with clover and rye, moderate buildings, timber, fruits and berries, oil and gas lease, horse, two milch cows, two shoats, sow and pigs, buggy, farm implements. Located near Perrysville in Ashland County.

Perrysville Ashland County

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