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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1903

Page

2

Fragmented Herald Classifieds From The Must Vieway Edition

The page presents ad rates and policy notes from The Heralds classified section with garbled text. It mentions advertising rates, subscription continuations, changes of address, and communications guidelines, all in a dense industrial type. Names, dates, and clear entities are mostly obscured by OCR errors.

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Man Sets Dry Pace in Worcester Last Thursday

A letter notes that rectifying a mistake proves honest intent as Mr Eaton led Worcester last Thursday by going dry. The writer expresses hope others will follow suit and rectify past errors.

Mr. Eaton Wooster

Wooster Saloon Debate Echoes Through Town

In a fiery Wooster column residents warn that bloodless victories veil lasting scars from alcohol conflicts. They argue a weeklong public readout of the saloon tale could banish the institution, asserting laws won’t sober everyone but can curb open temptation and sway indecisive crowds.

Township petition collects excess signatures for election

A circulated petition gathered more than the required signatures to force an election. It will swiftly affect the area just south of the city limits near the glass works. The reports say it is June night and day, or so claimed.

Wooster saloon keeper murder case at Highland Park

A report details an incident at Highland Park where Wooster’s saloon keeper was killed. The account questions motives, noting the victim died by his own hand amid claims of whisky driving him to drink, yet law protection remains cited.

Highland Park

Petition Signers and Saloon Privilege Debate

Readers debate a Wooster petition to close the saloon. The writer argues that refusing to sign the petition does not deny others a chance to express themselves about the saloon and that opposing the petition supports the saloon by logical extension.

Wooster

Nottingham Citizen Praises Local School Superintendent

A Nottingham Notting ham citizen editorial lauds Supt. H A Redfield former Wooster student for public service and leadership amid a local education question. The writer commends Redfield as a man of convictions guiding the village’s schools and civic life.

Nottingham Cleveland H A R Dteld Wooster Heracp Yitaraa H A Redfield

Saloon Location Sparks Cemetery Row in Town

In an Indiana town a lawsuit centers on where to place a saloon near a cemetery. The dispute argues the graveyard’s proximity makes the site inappropriate and highlights the broader clash between saloon access and moral grounds. Local residents debate whether the saloon should be allowed near the cemetery grounds.

Blindness From Wood Alcohol Warned By Baltimore Doctor

Dr Tlerbert Haran of Baltimore cautions that wood alcohol when ingested or used as a drink causes blindness and death. He notes a rise in wood alcohol use by chemists during the current decade and cites dangerous prices and availability, urging action to stop the spread of the toxin.

Tlerbert Haran Baltimore Jamaica

Progestor Movement Gathers Support For Wooster Reform

A large Opera House audience backing Wooster redemption from the saloon heard Mahlon Roach present Local Option findings. The report showed petition signatures met the law, urging council reversal and denouncing opposition. L E Runkle urged action to protect Christian community values and youth from liquor, with another meeting planned for next Sabbath at 2:30.

Wooster Audiencon Opera House Hong E.ough Roach L E Runkle Bla Wooater Huw Comeil Committee Rey Fulton College Ave Ohio Kean

Local option vote narrows in February election

Mr Raton voted dry and Mr Faton also chose dry in a close local option contest on Thursday February 5 with 36 voting dry and 29. Mrs George Biss widow of the late Hon George Bliss former Capgresa member from this district died in New York on February 6.

Faton George Biss George Bliss Capgresa New York

Generous Gift for Wooster Bequest to Wooster by Andrew Carnegie

A letter explains a proposed bequest to Wooster by Andrew Carnegie. If the city passes a council resolution to maintain a free public library at a minimum cost of 1250 dollars yearly and provide a suitable site, Carnegie would provide 12500 dollars to erect a library building. The Wooster Public Library trustees respond with thanks and outline steps, including securing a site and obtaining council approval.

Wooster Andrew Carnegie James Mullins Wonster Carfepie Jas Bertram Jamee Bertram Woveter Thask Carnegie Moat Carnegie Pres Biard Trustees Wooster Public Library Association

Canaan Community Events and Obituaries Highlight Week

The Canaan area hosts a busy week with religious meetings, social events, and notices. A valentine social is planned at Thos Fetzer residence, and the Presbyterian ladies meet at Mrs. John Snell’s. Illness touches Kate Ritter and others. Harry Hohn funeral services were held last Thursday. A temperance program at the Presbyterian church on Feb 16 features a full schedule led by Miss Hazel Russell and Rev C L McLeod.

Lattasburgh Kate Ritter Meda Wood B F Hoisington Mra John Snell Thos Fetzer Valentine Sham Toledo Chicago Wil! Collins Seville Karl Betz Whittlesy Canaan Harry Hohn Thareday Presbyterian Church Sheeley Mr Hohn Christian Endeavor Noviety Canaan Presbyterian Church Hazel Russell Ethel White Jacek Lichty Misses Reese Merrie Herman C. B. Whoneettler Ralph Sacil Mary Marshall Gertrude Fetzer Uariette Gail Bake D. R. McFaddeo Elaie Wicks Mabel Fetzer Thos Russell C. L. McLeod

Let Well Enough Alone In Wooster Liquor Debate

A Wooster reader argues against temperance pressure to abolish saloons. The letter defends regulation, cites personal liberty, warns of economic harm to the town, and urges the council to respect the majority and avoid a bitter protracted fight. The writer claims not to oppose nonusers but emphasizes legality and local prosperity.

Herarp Mer Weneter Wooster Xenia Auc Yvou van Nest Smyaser J B Minter Rescht

Temperance call to unite against foolishness

A call to true temperance urges unity to overcome foolishness and push for constructive action, signaling a shared resolve to improve conduct and public life through collective effort.

Local Social Notes Highlight Spring Shifts and Visits

Smithville reports Mrs Levi Conrad hosted a sewing at her parents home with many friends. The Ladies Aid raised funds at the Methodist church social. Community members note building changes, new houses for spring, and visiting relatives. Missionary society met to discuss Bread of Life in Mexico. Several residents recover from illness and prepare for seasonal changes in the village.

Levi Conrad Weiternville C Blough Summit Methodist Church H &. Baker Aon Ellis Baker J. Misshler, Sr Gerry Galligher Sterling Myrtle Beelman Wadaworth Powef Mansfield Corman Merchant Gettleman Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Lida Mexico Eliot Mackey Grippe James Houston Olivesbury Verna Baker Creston Quimay Arline Saunders Hartle Hotel J Gorman Addario

LARIAGE LICENSES REPORTED FOR SEVERAL COUPLES

Julius Kaltwasser and Ethel Plack of Wooster. J G Benson and Jennie M Cramer of Fredericksburg. Jobo Lytle of Orrville and Lizaia McClallan i of Dalton. Isaac A. Douglass of Burton City and Rebecca E Charlton of Dalton. A W Kechliman of North Lawrence and Efile M Bookquarter of Dalton.

Julius Kaltwasser Ethel Plack Wooster J G Benson Jennie M Cramer Fredericksburg Jobo Lytle Orrville Lizaia McClallan i Dalton Isaac A. Douglass Burton City Rebecca E Charlton A.W Kechliman North Lawrence Efile M Bookquarter

Penesylvania Limes Excursion Fares Advertised

For information about fares and details, apply to Ticket Agents of Penn sylvvania Lines. Madri Gran Excursions to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola. From the 17th to the 22d inclusive, excursion Acketa to New Orleans. Ls. s Mobile, Ala., such Pensacola, Fla., will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines.

Pennsylvvania Lines New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Ala Fla Pennsylvania Lines

Colonist Tickets to California and Northwest Points

Second class colonial tickets from February 16 to April 30 will be sold at tow fare via Pennsylvania Line. Tickets to California North Pacific Coast points Montana and Idaho are included.

California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Pennsylvania

University Notes Outline Local Illness and Campus Events

Mrs W H Wilson was called to Mt Vernon by her father's illness and death, with the funeral held Sabbath morning. Prof Wilson attended. Dr W J Erdmann spoke at Westminster and addressed the C K society. Prof J G Black will talk on his summer Rocky Mountain campaign. New science building work nears completion and recitations began in Scovel Hall. Citizens Electric Railway of Manefield increased capital stock to 1,000,000 and plans extensions to Norwalk Wooster Ashland and Cantor. Ferdinand Bonar visited Westminster with Mr Yocum.

Verda Brubaker Akron J. Schrock Jessie Yoder Greenville Zimmanter Navarre Brant J B Mishler East Mesa Coulter Weater Charles McGill Orrville D Sander Hattie Wheeler Ashland Effie Korat Elma Kauffman Creston C. R. Miller Cleveland Simon Miller W. H Wilson Mt. Vernon Wilson Westminster Pilae W J Erdmann Germantown Erdmann C. K. Society J G Black Rocky Mountain Academy Scovel Hall Severance Hall Ferdinand Bonar Smithville Apent Citizens’ Electric Railway Company of Manefield Norwalk Wooster Cantor

Baltimore & Ohio Excursions Information Contact

For further information call or address nearest Baltimore and Ohio Ticket Agent, or BN Austin, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.

Baltimore & Ohio Austin Chicago

Baltimore and Ohio Cheap Homeseek Era and Colonist Rates

Baltimore and Ohio announces cheap Homeseek era and Colonist rail rates to southern western and northwestern points. Tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 21 1903. See nearest B and O ticket agent or write M G Carrel D P A Cleveland Ohio.

Addreaa M G Carrel D. P Cleveland Ohio

Baltimore and Ohio Announces New Orleans Excursion Tickets

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets February 17 to 22 to New Orleans Mobile Alabama Pensacola Florida and return valid until February 28. Call on B and O agent Sgente for details.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad New Orleans Mobile Alm Pensacola Fla B &O

East Linerty Livestock Market Report Fubroary 10

Osttis Supply light market ready with quotes for prime and good cattle, heifers, cows, and hogs. Market active for midweek trading with ranges for prime heavy, heavy Yorkers, lambs, wethers, and spring lambs across several grades and weights.

Fubroary Osttis Eady

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