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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1883
Page
9
The article lists goals including prohibition of intoxicating beverages, enforcement of laws without fear or favor, civil service reform, prudent use of public funds, and a free unrigged ballot free from machines fraud and boss influence. It emphasizes honesty in government and elections.
The Akron Daily Beacon marked its fifteenth year of existence last Thursday. The paper is described as solid and capable, though somewhat wavering on prohibition, and wishes for abundant prosperity in the future.
The leading citizens of Richmond Indiana mobilize a vigorous anti saloon campaign while Williamsburg council votes unanimously to close every saloon within its town limits. The saloons must go.
JopGEs DoyLee and Wpson retire from the bench on Saturday while Selwin N. Owen and M. D. Follet are sworn in. The court lineup shows Democrats Owen and Follet with Okey, and Republicans Johnson and McIlvaine.
A report from Nelsonville Ohio notes Mrs Flannagan was arrested for adulterating butter after allegedly selling five rolls with a large pork piece embedded. The piece criticizes pork in butter amid broader complaints about adulterated spirits in town.
The forthcoming Auditor of State report shows Ohio land and property values: 26,718,421 acres of farms valued at 706,275,351 dollars and urban real estate at 424,783,099 dollars. Chattel property is 542,207,121 dollars, totaling 1,673,285,871 dollars for taxation. Total taxes for all purposes reach 21,887,041.80 dollars, with dog tax 207,761 dollars.
The Wayne County Herald receives high praise for its dedication to truth and principled reporting. The Amendment Herald editor Mary Woodbridge commends the paper, noting its bold stance and scholarly correspondence as a strong inspiration for faithful service to a cause deemed eternally just and true.
The report notes errors in the Second Amendment tally and ongoing recounts across Ohio polling places. It cites cases of uncounted or misreported votes, potential fraud, and raised doubts about the original result while urging continued investigation to determine if the amendment received fair support.
A reader in Wayne County argues that Prohibition is a core issue among Democrats and Republicans alike. He warns Judge Hoadly against yielding to the whisky element and urges the National Democratic Convention to address saloon power alongside tariffs, currency, and monopolies. He claims thousands of honest voters oppose the saloon system and demand action.
A Columbus dispatch reports William Bacus of Cleveland, president of the Ohio Liquor Protective League and representative of the State Brewer's Association, visiting Columbus to arrange a December 27–28 gathering. The meeting aims to shape legislation for the General Assembly this winter, with repeal or major changes to the Scott Law as a top demand. The piece urges clear partisan lines in the alcohol policy fight as saloons are argued to be closing.
MARRIAGES 1848 by Rev H L Wiles Mr Crawford McConkey and Miss Myrtle H meres of Fredericksburg. BROWN POWER In Wooster Dec 6 1883 by Rev H L Wiles Mr Marion E Brown of Fredericksburg and Miss Edith M Power of Wooster. MC CONKEY FERRY In Wooster of
Market price list from Wooster showing corrected figures by Kuhn Craighead and Join Willaman. Items include butter eggs lard shoulders sides tallow rags potatoes beans dried fruits cabbage onions apples chickens turkeys flour old wheat rye oats corn barley timothy seed clover flax wool salt wood hay and more with per unit or per measure rates.
Probate court of Wayne county Ohio orders public auction Saturday January 12 1884 at 1 PM on premises East Union township Wayne county. Sale includes SW quarter of section 14 township 16 range 12 totaling 160 acres with staged bids a 65 acre portion and remaining tract. Terms cash 1200 day of sale balance first third by April 1 1884 then one third in one year and one third in two years with interest secured by first mortgage. Appraised values: entire tract 12600 65 acre tract 4420 balance 8370.
The notice, dated December 10 1883, from Wayne County Ohio, relates to Euene Grosjean guardian of Charles A First and Vida A First and another ward. The undersigned will on m4 proceed with legal steps as required by law.
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