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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented 19th century notice page discusses advertising rates, subscriptions, and changes in edditions. It mentions a focus on profitable advertising, discounts, and distribution timings. The item urges civic action, urging readers to join efforts for reform, vote, and prayer for change.
A meeting of Prohibitionists is set for Saturday at the Henarp Office to select delegates for the State Convention in Zanav ille on April 29 and 30. Wayne county is entitled to fourteen delegates and other important matters will be discussed.
The Central Pennsylvania Conference found Dr Silas Swallow guilty of imprudent and ungentlemanly conduct amid charges of immoral conduct and lying. Swallow, known for plain speech, plans to appeal to a higher ecclesiastical body while supporters defend his honesty and label him a fighting parson.
John G Woolley will remain in this country rather than go to New Zealand. He cites strengthening temperance sentiment, broadened support for the Prohibition Party, intensified press scrutiny, and the urgency of the prohibition issue as reasons to stay and work here.
The passage of the Ship Subsidy Bill prompts nationwide GOP questions as critics warn of government aid creating a new trust while farmers worry about bearing the cost. The issue centers on the growth of subsidized industries and potential economic impact.
An alarmed speaker urges unity against saloon influence and party betrayal, insisting protection of children and law by deep reform. The text condemns lawmakers and voters for indifference as pivotal figures confront the issue.
An benefit concert and campus events fill Wooster activities with student enrollment for work. Lectures by Prof Whiteon and Rev Forman, the Greek play in April, and the University Lecture on The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer’s Standpoint are announced. The Y M C A reports 92 members and growing Christian outreach.
Frank J Cheney of Toledo and F J Cheney & Co. claim the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized on December 6, 1856 by W Gleason. Also promoting Hall's Pills and company testimonials. Bold by druggists everywhere.
Enthusiastic meeting at the City Opera House aims to secure a Pocock Glass Bottle Works plant in Wooster. The firm offers an $80,000 investment with a $20,000 Wooster bonus and 200 local jobs, contingent on half the bonus being raised by Sept 1 1902 and the plant operating for ten years.
Archice of Wooster granted a six dollar monthly pension. A three year old boy from Doylestown broke his collarbone last Saturday. Lawrence Draima, eighteen from Doylestown formerly, died in Akron on April 4. Mrs. Allen Cleaveland nee Helen Good of Ashland died in Indianapolis April 8 at 26. Roy Cunningham, Wooster, a dental graduate, plans to practice in Chicago. Dr James C. Todd and Edith Belinda Brownfield plan to reside on West Liberty Street. A Massillon hospital patient Tomate from Applecreek ran away and was returned. Grand jury adjourned. six indictments. one public against Elias Brightman for concealed weapon. Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Wooster post office fight. Roosevelt may heed McKinley. Mt. Vernon man told of grandson McClarran Richard Byers killed by cars in Cleveland. University students Cummings and Covert arrested for removing a sign. fines imposed. Zena Bliss dies in El Paso. Webster’s dictionary compiler. Postoffice rules spell out nonabbreviation for Alaska Hawaii Idaho Oregon Samoa Utah. Smithville beat by local news updates. Orrville visits and social meetings noted. Children of Chag McKee and Luther King story. Elsie King invited. Ladies Aids and Missionary Societies meet at M E Parsonage.
Rev J Gresser spoke on The Black Cloud of America to a well attended audience. Misa Cora Mackey and Miss Lou Breneman visited Creston friends. Mrs Guy Markel and Everet of Chippewa Lake stayed with Henry Hoff family. Funeral for Mrs Simon Burkholder held at Oak Grove. Six children survive her husband. Wn Hutchinson seriously ill north of town. Henry Marty of Orrville visited Mishler home. Mrs Mary Wood of Oberlin stayed with her mother Mrs Reamer.
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