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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1885
Page
4
The Warns County Herald warns hundreds of subscribers are in arrears and urges prompt payment to meet obligations and fund improvements. The notice states honesty in paying all owed and ensuring full value for received issues.
The Pennsylvania Legislature moves to pass a law imposing corporal punishment on individuals convicted of wife beating. The measure seeks to deter domestic violence by physical discipline sanctioned by courts.
A bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature aims to grant women the right to vote in school, city, town, and other municipal elections. The measure specifies voting rights across local government elections and reflects ongoing suffrage efforts.
A bill titled making compusery the study of physiology and hygiene in public schools with focus on alcohol and narcotics has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature's lower chamber.
The Boston Journal reports about 2800 licensed saloons and around 1400 unlicensed liquor sellers in Boston. Some insist a license law could be enforced despite mixed sentiment and public skepticism.
In New Bedidged Massachusetts James Blythe serves a sentence for common drunkenness. A rich relative across the river reportedly left $68,000 to Blythe, a sum that may fuel his future drinking and notoriety once released.
Two daily papers pledge Prohibition in the United States now publish in Decatur Illinois and Los Angeles California. The State Sentinel and the Censor will see a larger circulation before the next Presidential campaign begins.
A commentary contrasts proposed legislation to suppress epizootic disease in Ohio with a plan to end the drink habit among boys by abolishing saloons. The author argues boys are as valuable as domestic animals and urges caution.
The governor met with strong praise in Minnesota delivering about a dozen speeches this month. Large crowds and eminent citizens across parties and creeds welcomed him warmly, filling halls and churches beyond capacity.
Notwithstanding Horace Waters of this city offered 500 dollars in cash for proofs that Gcev. St. John was involved in discreditable negotiations with Republican or Democrat factions during the late campaign, Hon. A. Barker of Ebersburg Pennsylvania offered 1000 dollars for similar proofs, neither having been called upon to substantiate the offers. Amer on Reformer.
Nrrs Dow of Maine, a leading Prohibition advocate who backed Blaine, says in the National Temperance Advocate that the Republican defeat would not harm Prohibition. He argues the cause will suffer nothing and may be unaffected or strengthened, though he declines to reveal his predicted broader impact.
The piece surveys Prohibition rhetoric in Ohio with Governor Hoadly urging restricted licenses and taxation while critics claim prohibition is inevitable. It notes Iowa enforcement lapses and a Cedar Rapids case where a brewer’s beer was condemned, signaling prohibition effects. It also highlights local violence and social cost tied to alcohol, urging practical legislation and party realignment.
Mr Wott introduced a measure banning opening maintaining or visiting places where opium or its preparations are sold or smoked. Violators face up to 500 dollars fine and up to three months in jail. The editor urges passage and compares to a liquor law.
Tue Herala Printing Company launches Tue Heralo a seven column folio with 1000 guaranteed copies in Stark and Summit counties devoted to Prohibition news and advocacy It pledges loyalty to Prohibition and calls for party reorganization to end the dram shop system urging readers to back the new publication.
The Republican editor explains how he copied and pasted a Mansfield Herald article a week early. W F Harn of Mansfield is accused of fabricating the piece and sending a so called proof to the Republican editor to justify the theft. The Herald article allegedly ran in the Republican with a forty week delay.
The Medina News and the HERALP clash over Prohibition and party loyalty. The HERALP condemns Republican leaders for siding with saloon interests, arguing true citizens must fight for principle even if it costs party alignment. It calls for unwavering Prohibition and denounces political opportunism.
Farrar of Guernsey county introduced a resolution in the Ohio Legislature calling to move groundhog day from February 2 to March 4 until the House recess. He argues the early date harms the groundhog by forcing it to leave winter quarters to observe weather. He notes weighty state matters, including liquor prohibition, deserve attention.
Emma Snowberger, about 18, from Summit County near Monroe Falls, appeared before Probate Judge Grant last week on a lunacy charge. The examination found her sane but troubled, with a history of intoxication and debauchery after visiting Cuyahoga Falls with another young woman. Judge Grant advised that continued downward behavior could lead to penitentiary or worse, noting a promising youth ruined by improper choices.
Last Monday night about two thousand socialists gathered in Concordia Hil New York City. Justus Schwab and Herr Most led incendiary speeches with the Devil present. A fight broke out as the modern and old guard clashed. Police restored order after blood was spilled. Schwab reportedly fled to his saloon.
Salvation Army members in Akron report headquarters orders to hire only English born officers, causing a split. Tom Hague Frank Butts George Richard and Lute McGhan left the Akron work to form a new group called the Gospel Temperance Army organizing in a South Akron room. They vow to press ahead with the movement.
The speaker argues that while one life is lost to dynamite in Ohio, thousands are ruined by alcohol. He calls for a strict law banning the drink traffic and a ban on dynamite manufacture except under tight limits, urging lawmakers to protect homes and lives.
William Bushman twenty two, single, a coal miner from Smithton Pennsylvania, attempted self harm last Thursday night at an Osnaburg Stark county boarding house. Found unconscious with a deep cut on his throat and an open razor in his hand. A physician saved him. the wound is not fatal and he is expected to recover. Bushman had been despondent and tired of living.
Mrs Philip Gravins widow of a well known West Massillon citizen died Thursday evening of heart disease. The notice notes her status and sudden passing, typical of a local obituary brief.
The January term of the Common Pleas Court, eleven days, returned sixteen true bills. Ira W. Fisher of Magilson faces indictment for robbery by masked burglars after defaulting on 165. James B. Henderson, known forgeries, indicted on two counts. Several suspects remain at large. Names include Wm Oglethorpe John Gallagher and Chas Reed for burglary and larceny. Chas Thacker charged with burglary. William Schmidt and Christian Strain charged with petit larceny. Summit County forms Summit County Clinical Society with Dr. Murdoch as resident and Dr. Wilcox as Secretary and Treasurer.
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