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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
5
A brief sermon outline targets Ohio church supporters of the Dow law policy. It cites the Biblical woe against drinkers and those who justify the wicked for rewards. The outline traces woes of drinkers, bartenders, and voters who accept a temperance compromise tied to the Dow tax.
The letter notes surprise at a telegram naming Dr Frank N Bristol of Evanston as Metropolitan ME Church pastor in Baltimore, with bishop’s selection looming. mentions Johnston’s possible reappointment and precedent for a second term. It also covers patent reform hearings against Wedderburn Co and Butlerworth’s new rules, plus a busy Christian Endeavor week in DC with missionary departures and Dr Meade’s visit from Australia.
A brief note states a day passes with a witness confirming access to both undertakings. The wording suggests limited time and involvement by a key witness in relation to two separate undertakings.
An old advertisement describes Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary tract issues. It claims urine tests reveal kidney trouble, cites frequent urination and back pain as signs, and touts the remedy’s ability to relieve these symptoms. Sold by druggists for cents to a dollar with free samples by mail.
Big rain on Sunday night precedes a Pleasant Home camp gathering as the Garver Family plans its annual reunion on the grounds. Community notes mention church services, visits, and local farewells, with university and Wooster notes covering students, faculty, and upcoming activities.
The term ends with almost half the students being teachers in public schools. President Scovel and Secretary Donaldson urge preparation for life’s duties. Numerous professors announce moves to new posts in Ohio and beyond, while others remain for next year. A pastor leaves for Alaska to begin mission work.
Electric Bitters offers a seasonable tonic and alterative to combat malarial poison and liver sluggishness. It is promoted as effective for headaches indigestion constipation and dizziness. Available at Laubach and Boyd's Drug Store for 60 cents and 100 dollars per bottle.
Excursion tickets to Buffalo for the G A R National Encampment will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines August 71st, 22d and 7th. Return by September 2nd inclusive with extended limits. For rates and train times contact a Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent or C L Kimball, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Cleveland. Also Canton races August 17th–19th with low rate excursions from Alliance, Wooster, and nearby stations on the Pennsylvania Line, return coupons valid.
A Prohibition party convention declares that manufacture importation and sale of alcoholic beverages cause social and political wrongs and must be suppressed by state and national law. It calls for unity of prohibition supporters and freedom of conscience while trusting representatives to act on other issues. The resolution also asserts that the right of suffrage should not be abridged for any reason.
Ray H. F. McLane of Athens reads the Prohibition party resolution declaring the liquor traffic corrupting to morals and finances, urging full suppression through law. It attacks licensed sales, criticizes Republicans and Democrats for supporting current tax policies, and calls for unity to end the drink trade and protect citizens.
OHUKOEH DIEM UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH lists services every Sabbath at 10:90 AM and 7:00 PM with Sabbath School at 9:30 AM. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 PM and Young People's Meeting at 6:30 PM. Parsonage and Study located at Bowman.
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