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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
2
The Wooster Herald Printing Co lists annual rates $1.60 before April 1 and $7.00 after for yearly subscriptions, with $10 per year pastor and $6.99 key figures cited. It requests copy by Tuesday noon and warns against objectionable ads while urging readers to supply full names and addresses for communications.
In a heated national discourse, Prohibition advocates attack liquor interests and defend personal liberty, urging bold ballot action against the saloon. The Washington Sentinel notes Prohibition Party resolve, while Woolley expands influence at The New Voice as readers grow.
The passage claims temperance sentiment exists among Christians but notes protests were not counted with ballots. It criticizes the voting church as a laughing stock of politicians for following such conduct, implying widespread dissatisfaction.
The text questions national harm from moral wrongs versus financial issues and debates loyalty to temperance causes. It notes the league’s involvement, a prefered withdrawal, and uncertainty about the campaign’s impact on support and cash.
Oliver W. Stewart reports historic donations for the 1901 and 1904 prohibition funds. By late November, 532 subscribers for 1901 totaling 3324.20 and 370 additional subscribers for 1904 totaling 3100, plus ongoing support, push overall receipts to 11478.00, breaking all prior records and signaling strong public backing for future campaigns.
The article reviews a busy week with exams and rehearsals at several schools and clubs. It notes Dr. Eedmeon and Mr. Bennett taking posts, prep for events on February 22 and March, and performances and meetings across campuses, libraries, and clubs, including sports and social gatherings.
Disjointed OCR reports list Rev. Willer of Behicle and Per. Pamer at a service and meeting. A photographer caught them for a Pinkerton Gallery. Mentions December and March dates, plus visits by Mrs Henry of Kipton, Mr Peter Qdl's stroke, and social gatherings in Welllington and Trinway O.
Clark of North Grants suffered a severe leg injury when a plank on a skylight ladder gave way during a work session with John Warle. The fall from about two feet occurred in the Eigier potion store room on East Dilberty. He was taken home and a physician was summoned for treatment.
Missus McFidden visits relatives in Shreve. Bay Tail is on the sick list. Myrtle Young of Smithville suspects a days long visit with Miss Al varia Devideon last week. Liz Eusrz farmed for Miss Emwalk tteromef, started work April Me. Boug pear Unvil'a Monday. David Realoun purchased property near Geepetown and will move there. Rea tbeesing. Wites ha kept bary butcher shop, img dm Shas eintty.
A list of marriage licenses includes Charles Bremer of Atren with Sadie E Bilener of Rittman officiated by Rev Danbarcil. Other marriages feature Jostan E Carties of Spencir with Nelly M Tartar of West Salem under RB v Mead, Andraw M Bajhwalter of Dalton with Sneie Eschelmen of Orrville officiated by Rev Dsyid Erwin. Additional ceremonies record David H Zieger of Bellfontaise with K'dle Bassell of Wooster with Rev Daeda, Alfred Grogaman of Woos'er with Noa E Franke of Fredericksborg, Rev A M Bird. Harvey J Raadebaugh of Overton with Leos O Hawk of Overton. Hoy Ballison officiated. Wallace Emmet Schmuck of Wooster with Grace Greanworth Taylor of Wooster officiated by John Hall. Brook BR Shrimplin of Barberton with Cablista Koepp of Creatop, Rev Eber hart. Simon Eberly of Madigonburg with Jess ie Entarley of Overton. Rev Buarcaw officiated. Albert B Rady of Wooster with Edls A Lawreres of Wooster officiated by Ray Rosas. Charlee Crater of Golden Carnera with Effie Lindsey of Pisssant home. Simon Karts of Smithville with Fanny Morser of Maraballville.
In Washington on December 4 Senator Stewart introduced a bill to establish a Supreme Court for the Philippine Islands with five lifetime judges each paid 90000 annually. Appeals would go to the U S Supreme Court in cases over 20000 or involving the U S Constitution.
In Common Pleas Court on Monday the case L QO Reichenburg versus W Bott et al sought $200 on a promissory note. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Tuesday morning for $20179. Also Tuesday morning Maria Oxenrider versus Theodore Blair involved a $300 nursing claim for Elizabeth Stahl.
The piece records obituaries and local church notices including a wedding or property event on 39 acres and a Presbyterian service. It mentions Rev Dr Glen of Worcester, Dr May Lexmesess Lariet, Mrs Lachst and her throat treatment, and a Plymouth district pastor visit plus a Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church.
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