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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
2
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The piece rails against saloons and dispensary laws, urging Christians to vote against measures aiding drink. It criticizes Tillman and the dispensary, warns of federal inaction, and argues the saloon drains revenue while harming the nation. The author predicts a political shift as temperance forces mobilize.
A convention of Christian workers featured a stirring prelude as a brother began the hymn Move Forward and sparked revival among attendees. The author recalls the man who moved from the back to the front, symbolizing growth and forward momentum in faith and service.
A speech urges Young People's Christian Temperance Union to lead the fight against liquor traffic, calling for one million voters to back repeal and the destruction of the liquor trade. It appeals to Christian duty, Lincoln quotes, and a call to civic action in the 1900 campaign. The piece ends noting the death of Mrs. Mary Atkinson, aged 78, in Wooster with funeral planned for Tuesday.
The A and I Club visits Uncle Sam's Grove on August 16 1899 for a summer outing. They enjoy a lavish table of foods plus ice cream and cake, tour the falls and swings, meet Dewey, and end with a cemetery visit before heading home.
Taylor and Ubi announce a sale of Iiinota Horses at Wylie Smith’s East North Street Wooster on Friday August 25. The load includes thin horses good big feeders heavy chunks ages three to five years. Public invited to attend a large assemblage at the stables. auctioneer A W Sheasor will preside.
A new special building at the National Export Exposition will showcase agricultural implements machinery vehicles and furniture. The Flemish style structure spans 450 by 160 feet with 72 000 square feet of floorspace about 5000 square feet for exhibits and a 16 foot deep display apse. The site includes an automobile speedway with trials and aims to attract both American visitors and foreign buyers for up to date mechanization ideas.
On Monday around 7 30 pm two prisoners pulled a hot air pipe from the jail wall and escaped through the hole while city officials and the mayor were nearby. James Sullivan and Brandon escaped with others still at large as nearby towns were warned and Sheriff McCoy offered a $50 reward.
Craighead Co announces a potato contest at their store on September 2. The event aims to award $6500 for the best half bushel of potatoes from Wayne County farmers, promising an exceptionally fine crop.
Minor mention of Decotite today. Plonear picnic set for August 26 and the County Teachers Examination scheduled for September 2. Geo. Swinebart to teach at Big Woods in Clinton. Oc. D on Monday night decided to form a parade unit for Thursday. Plain two land appraiser vote: Heyl 38, Barden 44. Birth announced to Rev. Fred N. McMillin and wife of Dayton, a son. Charles O. Weybrech of Alliance named Major of the Sth Infantry. Mrs. Ira Huntsberger of Orr Montana, formerly Orrville, died August 16 of consumption. Miss Sophia Lyon resigns Wooster High Latin post. Miles Leonore Dillon Snyder of Fremont visits Beallaye friend Misa Bird Eberbart.
Local notes report polls opening Saturday in Mt Eaton to decide water versus dry status. The item mentions financial missteps, legal motions and multiple local deaths and injuries, including amputation in Greene township and a fatality from a street accident involving a boy named Beallave.
MT Eaton Mica Callie Barfora of Canal Dover visited Amanda Roth. Harry Mathiot and John Graber wrestled in Akron last week. W Blair joined the Wilmot Band at Dandee Thursday. Obriat Rach of Winchester Co Tenn visited brother Jacob’s family. Mrs Louis Schaffter of Dalton spent several days in town. Charles Bovin returned from a two week Akron trip. Saturday a band played at the venue hall for Trail school students near Dandes. An evening festival near Mayaville drew many local youths.
Daniel Holman aged 76 residing east of Madisonburg was found dead about 10 o'clock last Wednesday morning. Funeral service from his residence at noon followed by interment in Wooster cemetery. A good all purpose horse offered for sale by Mrs. M Kieffer in Bloom.
Advertisement asserts the store offers spices with absolute purity and self-proclaimed selection as the very purest available. Repeats Honest Spices name and emphasizes adulterants as common in commerce.
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