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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
4
A Wolster Herald summary explains U.S. court rulings on subscriptions. It covers renewal by inaction, continued delivery until arrears are paid, and liability for unpaid bills after moving without notifying the publisher. It notes publishers may pursue arrears and even arrest for fraud under recent postal laws.
New York Voice notes the last campaign did not end the Prohibition party but marked the end of the beginning. The Pointer remarks ridicule harms feelings but cannot kill a principle. Washington correspondent adya President McKinlay is called a great Methodist hymn-singer amid calls to "Rescue the perishing."
Quote from Portland Maine Alderman urging true conversion of heart. He says a man is changed when his reform of conduct avoids tying religion to indecent politics, arguing for separation of faith and partisan maneuvering.
The piece argues Ohio Prohibition forces face chaotic conditions. It urges immediate county level reorganizations, loyal leadership, and direct contact with the State Chairman to restore a strong, trustworthy statewide structure and consistent effort.
An English paper recounts a Salém District case where John Turner accuses Laggan Distillery of letting intoxicants flow into the Laggan burn, harming poultry. The magistrate reserved a decision as observers debate legal protection for animals versus drink traffic and river pollution, raising questions about justice, responsibility, and public policy.
Reformers in Wood County form a local Union Party with a platform seeking honest government, universal suffrage, prohibition, free coinage, public ownership of transportation, and the initiative and referendum. The county chairman argues against cross party union, stressing allegiance to state and national parties.
The president spoke strongly against trusts and monopolies that fix commodity prices. He embodied the Prohibitionist platform’s core idea from 1889, aligning with their anti trust stance.
The passage critiques Prohibition platform language aligned with President McKinley s stance on trusts and monopolies. It ponders whether his rhetoric will translate into action on liquor reform, predicting possible decapitation of monopolies but skepticism about real reform and enforcement.
The National Temperance Advocate urges working people to abandon the saloon and drink, arguing that saving earnings and reducing alcohol spending would drive a broad industrial boom. It envisions mills, factories, and homes prospering if laborers save and invest instead of spending on drink, promising a substantial increase in employment and improved living conditions.
A harsh denunciation by Rev T Ek Dixon condemns the existing order built on poison and corruption. He vows to impeach indict and strike at the heart of the GOP, invoking the butchered dead of the past and present desolation in a call for reckoning. The text rails against alliance and "lands" with its friends in a looming death struggle.
From Maskingum County, editor Haatp New Concord Ohio March 20 1897. The Prohibitionists of Stuskingum county met in convention today in Zanesville. It was called by county chairman Thomas Brown of Roseville. E B Greene elected chairman and T H Paden secretary. The county is organized but elected no delegates to the State convention to pursue a large county presence at the State conclave.
A historical note indicates a unanimous and enthusiastic endorsement of Rev. J. Holliday for Ohio Governor by a state convention in early April. The message praises his potential nomination and predicts a strong campaign. The text reflects Civil War era political tensions and calls for duty, faith, and vigorous campaigning. It cites a Cooper Institute speech as context.
From Pickaway County Circleville March 20 1807 editor Uepalo Dean Str enclosed clipping from Daily Union Herald Circleville Republican notice deaths of E Dresbach a long time Prohibitionist and central committee member. He never missed meetings except illness his Christian character was steady and his political aims aligned with his era his life left a lasting example to descendants in the movement and community.
Isaac E. Dreisbach a Pickaway county pioneer and retired Circleville farmer died at his east Union street home at 7 am aged 78 after five weeks of heart and long trouble. He arrived in Ohio with his family after 21 days of travel, built a 320 acre farm, and retired in Circleville in 1890. Survived by wife Lydia and seven children, including Mary, Dr W. Dreisbach, Martha Earnest, Rogalie Ludwig, Rev Charles Dreisbach, Boma Woodside, and Reuben. one son predeceased. The Dreisbachs’ long marriage ended with peaceful passing. brief funeral services planned.
Funeral details indicate a Monday service at 2:30 PM at Ebenezer church with general services to follow and interment in the adjacent cemetery. The notice preserves the location names and ceremonial sequence for the deceased.
From Our Regular Correspondent. Moral reform forces push Congress to curb gambling linked lotteries and patent schemes. A bill to stop deceit by patent attorneys seeks to shield inventors and the government. Delegations meet the president as religious leaders urge peace with Greece and support arbitration.
The Wooster area voters show a party split with Democrats winning in City and Township, while Prohibitionists and Citizens' Ticket factions fared poorly. Dr Gann led in one precinct with strong support, and the text notes a shift toward nonpartisan sentiment amid old-party contention.
Editorial from the Chicago Times Herald on March 9 1897 denounces Ingersoll's attack on Christianity at Columbia Theater. It condemns agnosticism as negative and destructive, praising Christian faith for building character hospitals and learning institutions, and asserts believers sustain civilization against doubt.
Teachers and entertainment committees are invited to view sample fine programs and souvenir report cards at the Herald Office located on the northeast corner of Public Square in Wooster.
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