Prohibition Mayors Elected in Several Towns
A Prohibition mayor, elected in Miecomsburg Pa, heads a slate on the Straight Prohibition Party ticket. Hon W H Kocher of Tloninsburg Pa led a Republican and Democratic rival in a close contest, after previously serving on the council with a prohibition record. Other Prohibition candidates also won seats.
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Miecomsburg
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
W HK Kocher
Tloninsburg
Numiana Asear
I Prohibition
Himelf
Romer
Great Truth on Prohibition and Legislation Debate
The piece argues the New York Journal fears library bans on sensational papers but reveals a belief that prohibition progress depends on sober behavior by lawmakers. It claims drinks influence Capitol decisions and urges temperance among legislators to curb liquor's sway in governance.
Prohibition Papers Offer Local Editions Nationwide
The National Presa Durvan announces local editions of The Editor, Tallla Morgan's monthly Prohibition paper, with home news columns. Subscriptions from New York to separate addresses available for ten dollars, appealing to counties without Prohibition papers to join the effort.
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Presa Durvan
West Fourteenth Street
New York
Prohibition Party
Intest Santure Ia
Tallla Morgan
Prohibition
Addres
Prohibition News Digest From Town to Town
The National Press Bureau in New York seeks terse postal items on Prohibition from every village town and city. Major Hilton lectures list dates across Camden Mercer Monmouth Cumberland Union Burlington Passaic and other counties in New Jersey and nearby states. Reports from Camden Philadelphia and Chicago describe campaigns, banquets, meetings, and the spread of Prohibition newspapers like The Watchman and The Editor, with local editors named and circulation figures noted.
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National Presa Bureau
West
Janathatreat
New York
National Press Bureau
Weat Fourteenth Street
Camden
Hilton
Camden County
Awell
Mercer County
Boond Brook
Somerast County
Wenonah
Gloraboro
Lasmbertville
Monmouth County
Cumberland County
Union County
Burlington County
Passalo
Hssor County
Crete war reporter Scovel passes through Wooster
Skyeater Harry Scovel, famed Cuban war correspondent for the New York World, spent several days at his father’s Wooster home on Beall Avenue before departing Wednesday for Crete to cover Hoetras war reports from Caban and prison life noting his endurance and bold battlefield assignment. Local shop ads push discounted shoes at D Nice and bread at Plank & Gray, urging shoppers not to be misled by inferior flour brands.
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New York World
Skylveater
Harry Scovel
Wooster
Beall Avenue
Island of
Crate
World
Ramahins
Caban
D. Nice’s
Plank & Gray Wooster
Von
Beating Father Time on the Railroad Ride
An elderly Mormon bishop, unused to rail travel, is frightened by the speed on a trip from Green River to San Francisco. He asks for the hour and is told 7:10 as Ogden time changes to San Francisco time. Believing they move faster than time itself he jumps from a moving car, only to be saved from serious harm by a cutoff stop, a tale from the Chicago Record.
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Plains
Green River
San Francisco
Ogden
Lemmo
Chicago
The Frozen Breeze and Prairie Verse in One Page
A reader shares observations of a frozen breeze seen on trees after a cold night, with wind from the north freezing mist on branches and pines. The piece notes immobility after the wind dies, leaving trees bent southward and coated in ice. Also included is a springtime prairie poem describing vast, windward plains, distant blue hills, and windy calls of windborne crows.
Wooster Area Notables Visit During Memorial Week
Prof T W Kimber of Dalton was in the city on Wednesday. G Spangler and wife of Viain spent last Sabbath in Cleveland. Mrs Heo G Shaw of Pittsburg Pa guest of Mrs Claude B Davis. Mrs 8 L Hoffman of Loudonville guest at her son’s home on Spink. Capt Neyll of Cleveland was the gnosboLhiement General Wiley that week. Mrs E P Semple to New Cantro Pa for a few weeks visit. Mrs J Clark of Topeka Kan is visiting Wooster and Wayne county friends. Judge Taggart home from Coghea ton where he traded Court. Rev I Kuffer engaged to deliver Memorial Day address at Canal Fulton. Charles Peabica- of Berea spent Saturday in the city with sister Mrs G L Winner. Miss Helen McGecvor teaching at Willoughby spending vacation here. Miss Carona Les teaching in Ay esville Academy spending vacation. Prof J G Black ill in the hill counties of Ohio so no natural history notes this week. Chas T Brown of Overbrook Kansas called home by death of father was in the city Tuesday. Rev John Davis of Keane Ohio visited Drs and Mrs T K Davie. State Superintendent Carson of Columbus was in city last Friday guest of Chas Haupert. Capt B F Miller housed up 40 long was seen in boggy Tuesday. Rev Nallziger of Readeburg in city Monday busy winter with four congregations. Rev Oliver at Smithville in city Monday recovered from rheumatics. Dr S J Kirkwood to take vacation from duties as Professor of Mathematics in Wooster University after long service. Hope months of rent and recreation restore vigor for many more years of usefulness.
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T. W Kimber
Dalton
G Spangler
Viain
Cleveland
Heo G Shaw
Pittsburg
Claude B. Davis
L. Hoffman
Loudonville
Spink
Charles—Peabica
Kanana
John Davis
Keane
Ohio
T. K Davie
Carson
Columbis
Chas. Haupert
B. F. Miller
Tuseday
Nallziger
Readeburg
Oliver
Smithville
J Kirkwood
University of Wooster
Yar
Joseph L. Kimber
Moreland
C. W. McClure Tin and China
Harry H Miller
Kimber
Wycott
Franklin Township
New Jersey
Harrie Miller
John W. Kimber
Excelsior Springs
Charles G Kimber
T. W. Kimber
Usk Hill Cemetery
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Public notice-style ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary complaints. Claims relief from back pain frequent urination and incontinence. Promotes sample bottle and pamphlet offer by mail to Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY.
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Wayxs County
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, NY
Local moving within neighborhoods and hazards
Mr Penick leaves Adolph Schmid’s house north of Jefferson for George Leasiter’s home. Blacksmith Mr Boling moves to East Union, Jakie Walters and wife take his former dwelling. Manuel Jollis moves into Daniel Coup’s residence while Jesse Jolis takes his own. Wm Tillotson moves from the farm to a house he bought from Philip Robison. First oats sown by N W Smith on Wednesday. James Wilson nearly buried under a lumber pile Tuesday but escaped with a severely bruised hand with George Walker’s help. The school at Union Hall and Jefferson opened Monday.
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Penick
Adolph Schmid
Jefferson
George Leasiter
Mr. Boling
Eset Union
Jakie Walters
Manuel Jollis
Daniel Coup
Jesse Jolis
Wm. Tillotson
Philip Robison
N. W. Smith
James Wilson
George Walker
Union Hall
Jeffery 0
Paralyzed Wooster Woman Dies After City Visit
Mrs. Joseph L. Kimber of near Moreland died after a paralytic stroke struck her in Wooster during shopping. She was 65 years old, mother of ten, and widow of H. Kimber. Funeral at the family home Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment in Ursk Hill Cemetery.
Minors Mention and Local Notes From Wooster County
A mixed digest notes Creston citizens ticket. Ashland and Wooster railroad survey work. Plymouth Rocks eggs offered cheap in Bloomington. jail sentence for Harry Fink of Akron on burglary charges. June 3 farmers’ gathering for Experiment Station Buildings debate. marriage of W. S. Brown and Kate Helfrich on March 31 1807 at Bloomington. train timetable updates for Wheeling and Lake Erie line from Orrville. mail offer of sea shells and coral to stamp senders. Century Club meeting with G I Woner speech on ethical element in political economy. 60th birthday of Emory Barnard celebrated. Byers law relief of indigent may save $5,000 yearly. Mrs Jacob Drinkhouse injured in fall. Judge Maxwell to cease Wooster term. Judge Taggart to preside in Wooster. township trustees to erect crossroad guide boards under new law. enforcement movement across state.
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Origillo Crescent
Ashland and
Wooseter
Apple Creek
Weat
Lebanon
Plymouth Rocks
NeFadden’s
Bloomington
Harry Fink
Akron
J O. McClarran
Ohio
W. 8. Brown
Congress
Mias
Kate Helfrich
M N. Kieffer
New Wheeling & Lake Erie
Orrville
A. Warner
Jacksonville
Fla
McInyre
Wayne County
J.T. Maxwell
Millersburg
Court of Common Please
Cour
Milleraburg
Frank Taggart
Wooster
Maxwell
Death on the Road Ended Life of Greville Man
Wilson Douglass a long time Orrville Milling Co. driver died suddenly while driving a wagon toward Wooster. Born April 1 1830 in Wayne county he lived near Burton City, later in Orrville. He leaves two sons J B Douglass and Harvey Douglass. Funeral held in Orrville.
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Wilson Douglass
Greville
Douglass
Orrville Milling Co
Orrville
Wooster
John Willaman
John Graser
Wellersville
Jacob Miller
Miller
McEwan
Baughman Township
Wayne County
Burton City
J B. Douglass
Smith
Cleveland
Harvey Douglass
Centennial souvenir Illustrat ed Wooster to be issued soon
The public can expect the centennial souvenir Illustrat ed Wooster to be completed and issued soon after delays. It will include profusely illustrated portraits of prominent citizens, views of residences and public buildings, and condensed history with moral and educational city notes.
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Wooster
Wooster Ohio Mayor Announces Municipal Election Date
Samuel Jeffries mayor of Wooster announces an April 1897 municipal election. Voters will choose a mayor, city solicitor, marshal, street commissioner, water works trustee, board of education member, and council members for wards one through five and assessors. Polling places are canal stations in each ward with precinct changes in ward two and polling at Good Intent Engine House Spink Street.
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Ohio
Samuel Jeffries
Wooster
Board of Education
Beall Avenue
City Hall
Good Intent Engine House
Spink Street
Beal
Lemuel Jeffries
Miyor
Wooster Herald Office Offers Market Items and Cards
A note from the Wooster Herald Office in the Public Square announces market programs souvenir cards and wedding cabinets suitable for school cloning exercises in an endless variety at the N E Corner Public Square Wooster.
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Herald Office
N. E
Wooster
Disciples Church Directory Listing
The Disciples Church North Buckeye and Rev J Bees pastor meets weekly for services each Lord's Day morning at 16:30 and prayer meetings on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Church of God East South Aires led by Rev W F Small holds Sabbath services at 10:34 with Sabbath School at 9:45 and midweek prayer Wednesday 7:00 PM.
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Methodist Efigcopal Church
Corner N. Market
Larwill Bireets
F. Smith
Paator
Bohool
Chas. Haupert
Prars
Ireka
Wreinendeys
Eame
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Papireraity Chapel
Rey 8S Hall
A. M
United Parasiteruk Church
Patent Beaver &J
English Lutheran Church
North Eastcorner Market
Larwill Atrees
W. W. Oriley
D. D
Habbath
D. E. Bobir
Bethany Bafyist Church
Corner North Market
Larwill Sia
Berrios
Ald
James Efiacopal
Church Corner
North Market
North
Ree . Org
Seentary
THE
Disciples Church
North Buckeye
Rev. J
Bees
Disciples Or
Church of Chris
Chumch OF God
East South Aires
Bev. W. F- Small
Restor
Glasgow Dent
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Porwinu
Prohibition Papers
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Merchantville
Geitysburg
Adamsa County
Chester
D. G. Hendricks
Kittridge Wheeler
Fourth Baptist Church
Moundsville
W. VA
Scranton
Ilconse Court
Doston
Weoaroe
Lackawanna County
W. J. Richmond
Hay
Tallio Morgan
New
Crete
England
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Engad
Stirtess
Bare
Tow
Tony Hills
Herbert Doloa
New York Tribune
Capt. Neyll of
General Wiley
E. P Semple Tan
New Cantro
Mrs. J . Clark
Topeka
Kangas
Rev I. Kuffer
Sddrvns
Canal Fulton
Creston
Century Club
G. I. Woner
Jacksonian
Emory Barnard
Wilson Douglas
Cantonaia
Byuvenia
Hoxsie’s CCC
Tees Peat
Ae Baaor
Price P Hoxbie
Etre
Butato
Cleveland, Wooster & Muskingum Valley
Bouth
Baltimore
Allen
Asat
G. P Chie
Weisling
Fwonnee
O. As & C. Baileo
John 8
Adair
Statiane
Wayne Countational Bank
Woostar. Co
Oraville
Bes
Mali
Oxarexesd & Co
GRADT
Willaman
Tee
Church Directory
People's Meeting
Wonen
Young Ladies Auxiliary
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