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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1883
Page
5
A brief political platform emphasizing the prohibition on intoxicating liquors, strict law enforcement, civil service reform, prudent public spending, and a free ballot untainted by fraud or manipulation by bosses.
The Ohio State Republican Convention will be held in Columbus on June 5 and 6 with party delegates from across the state expected to attend.
A historical report recalls Attorney-General Brewster visiting the U S Senate last week in a state of intoxication and disgrace.
American exports are increasing again as they now exceed imports, signaling a possible further balance improvement. The trend suggests continued growth in outbound goods and a narrowing of the trade gap.
Reverend Joseph Cook hails Congress passage of the civil service reform bill and urges caution, warning that politicians are prone to contempt of courts and that honest and dishonest methods will be used in opposition.
In Union City Indiana strong public opinion blocked a liquor license. the applicant’s bid was refused after half the town rose in opposition. The court followed the crowd’s stance, underscoring the weight of communal sentiment over formal approval.
A critic denounces the Legislative Control Amendment, calling it a mere scheme to circumvent the anti license clause. The speaker argues the legislature already has power to curb drink traffic and would use it to tax and license rather than destroy it, warning that legislative control is a snare.
The Akron Daily Beacon lauds The Swayne Herald for its shift to quarto format and four age supplement pages totaling seventy columns. It notes strong reader interest from Wooster and nearby areas, with subscriptions rising in ten days.
Tue Mohr and Moln Distilling Company of Cincinnati reports debts about 200000 dollars with assets around 350006 dollars though they cannot secure funds for current expenses such as revenue taxes. Banks remain cautious, signaling potential decline as capital withdraws support, a warning noted by keen investors.
An Ohio editorial condemns the legislature for gridlock on temperance and calls for a straight pro prohibition amendment to be voted on in a special election. It argues religious bodies oppose licensing and taxation and warns party leaders to act rightly or face accountability.
Readers who recruit new Huraup subscribers will receive a free book from a list of popular titles. Each new subscriber, or referrer, pays $1.50 in advance and selects one book valued at $1.00 to $3.00. The offer promotes a complete library of twenty books and invites neighbors to join the Herald.
Ohio Republican leaders met in Columbus Wednesday night to discuss the temperance issue. Governor Foster General Noyes General Grosvanor General Hurst and others spoke while a letter from Hon. John Sherman was read. They warned that taxing the drink traffic would not solve the problem, urging the party to seek relief without endorsing licensing or taxation.
A fragment praises Dr Bigelow’s cure for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. The text mentions trial bottles given by generous individuals Lauk Donnelly and shipper tone reflects promotional newspaper language.
In Wooster dates two wedding notices appear. Frank Etter and Sadie Taggart wed January 18 1883 at the Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev Cramblett. William Devlin and Sarah Porter, both of Wooster, marry January 25 1883 at home of the officiant Rev Ketfer. Alfred Gunt en and Ella Milles, both nearby Wooster, wed January 25 1883 by Rev S P Ketfer.
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