Local option praised as dry towns report rising trade
A compilation from Collinwood to Minerva and Lebanon cites merchants and banks praising business gains after saloons closed. Many towns report higher cash sales, lower tax rates, more banks, and stronger growth while crime and drunkenness decline, with 114 municipalities voting out saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearn
Pete
Joel
Wooster
Agaain
EG Wilson
Collinwood
Joune Brothers
Darnerville
J A White
Harrison
Bradfield
Lebanon
W. E. Sabin
C. H. Hamilton
Lewis & Moris
Chamberlain Shoe Store
Levanos
Chamberlain
East Palestine Pottery Co
J Wf Real
Scio
Scio College
Sam Scott
van Werth
Frank Houghtley
Sola
W Kurtz
Minervna
Ooster
Perth
Dedication Exercises for Ames & Winters New Ward School
The board of education accepted the fourth ward school building from Ames & Winters on Monday. Dedicatory exercises were held Wednesday afternoon with remarks from John Schultz and others. Cost details total 34 618 16 including lots, contract price, extras, heating, seating, and furniture. Teachers listed include Miss Crats, Miss Hoffstatt, Miss Hughes, Miss Whitmore, and Miss Dausman who is principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Fourth Ward
Ames & Winters
Jobn . Schultz
A. [ Metz
W F Kean
John McSweens
Joseph Gravatt
E. Dix
Mies Feuta Crats
Ela Hoffstatt
Misa Isa Hughes
Kita Whitmore
Mies Rose Dausman
Local Notes and Church Activities Highlight Week
Weakley speaks for home for aged in Cincinnati region. A generous collection is raised. River Brethren hold Sunday services at Bethel church. Roy Smith of Wellersville and Mrs. Spigilmire of Creston visit. Students showcase at Normal Hall. Travelers note excursion tickets via Pennsylvania Line for Marietta and Savannah to Southern Capital events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weakley
Cincinnati
Methodist Church
River Brethers
Bethel Church
Roy Smith
Wellersville
Gettleman and Weaver
Spigilmire
Creston
University Notes Highlight Local Lectures and Appointments
Prof J G Black spoke on Among the Selkirks in Marshallville and filled the Presbyterian pulpit. Dr A A E Tytor funeral in Columbus. Wooster events include a Prohibition contest, teaching associations, and faculty moves. Representatives Ellis Ewing and Wooster students excelled. several graduates and faculty activities noted across region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G Black
Selkirks
Marshallville
Presbyterian Church
Elias Compton
Bellefontaine-Subversity
France
Kenton
Canton
C.mystick
Cincinnati
Saturda Rota
Ellis Ewing
Clyde Warner
Ewing
Platte Amsatutz
Delaware
Wooster
Ohio State University Secon
Frank Durstine
Forest City
Ifn Raise
Cleveland
Westminster Church
L. E. Holden
Columbus
A. A .E. Tiytor
University
Broad St Presbyterian Church
Ft. K. Chaddock
Columbians County Teachers’ Association
Leetonia
C. A. Burkey
Holmes County Teachers’ Association
Millersburg
Belle Barnes
Memorial Chapel
Bechtel Alcock
Holden
Chicago
Walter McClure
Western Reserve
A S. McClure
Denison
Case
W Z. Bennett
Century Club
Evenin
Severance Hall
R. F Edwards
Lien Chow
China
Old Wooster
Dr. Morrison
India
Iddy
Caslave
T H. Candor
South America
C. D. Steiner
Pandora
Seventeenth State Health Board Report on Smallpox Toll
The seventeenth annual report of the state board of health filed recently shows 6926 cases of smallpox reported with 361 deaths, a death rate of 6.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Temperance Rally At Opera House Critiques Saloon
The audience heard Father L W Mulbane defend temperance arguments against saloon opponents. He argued the town's trade and family welfare improved after prohibition, crediting working men for the movement's success and urging better prospects for boys and young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L W. Mulbane
BP Young
Vernon
New Tramp Law Aims to Curb Vagrancy
A recent legislature passed section 6995 of the revised statutes targeting panhandling and trespass. The measure classifies begging as a tramp act unless the person is blind or female, allows arrest for entering a residence or yard against a resident’s will, and prescribes imprisonment from one to three years. A violation permits immediate magistrate intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Dr Elder Offers Eye Ear Nose Throat Services Wooster
Dr Elder operates eye ear nose throat practice in Wooster offering spectacles fittings and related services for residents seeking comprehensive ENT and vision care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
Wooster
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Sories
Hopael
Cambridge
Hard Brothers
Adiinistratioen
William Pennocan
Marietta Pennsylvania Line
Marietta
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Savannah
Southern Bapital Convention and Auxiliary
Pemnsylvania
University Notes
Temperance Rally
Father
W Anthane Doellyers Strong
Ayer
John P. Hodnette
Brooklyn, N.Y
Whale
Ayar
Aathafi Dt. C
Ater Co
Lowell, Mass
H. A. Hart
Faomoo aDonairg Block Wooster
Ronidenco
Cor. Yowmandt
Tom
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Foraerl
Waat Ae
Vive Eab
Kar Justis
L. R. Critahfield Sr
L . Gritahfeld
Peat
Ion
Gniehy Blow
White
Wookter
Ohio
Munte
Rapatret
Finley
Jacl Fischer
Bosttwaay
van Ber
Creatune
Munsabeid
Lacs
Porry Vile
Loudots
Lakeville
Pentric
Sinttys
Wrtanetry
Lawrever
Masatilon
Bicin
Loutastie
Madina Ar Alliance
Alliabge
Salem
Leetonin Vol'mb
Beaverk
Pitisbuage
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Heover Fa
Columbann
Tenenia
Mastin
Dade
Massillon
Bares
Vik
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Wigs Gal Nee
AL Grisihy
Ya. &T
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TIM
Tokda
Nik Xand
Youngstown
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Pasenger
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van Penna
R. N. Warren
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Dows
Tiger
Harding
Honsot
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