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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
2
The paper details advertising options and subscription rates while urging readers to address communications properly. It condemns empty homes and asserts the tide is rising to sweep the town’s saloon from Wooster, implying a local moral or reform campaign.
In Wooster's crisis history a speaker asserts that opposing the petition deprives men of free expression and labels the saloon a barrier to the young man's success health and home. He urges clearing it away with divine blessing for those supporting home values.
The statement argues that a dry Wooster safeguards future generations and guarantees rights for unborn children, emphasizing a duty to ensure their safety and well being in the sight of God.
The asloon pushes to hinder signature collection while realizing a vote on the question offers little hope.
Report notes intimidation and threats aimed at deterring men from signing a new petition. The saloon is described as being aided by the Big Four in this interference.
A shortened, oblique query questions a father’s devotion to home and children versus dangers of saloons and romantic entanglements. The text implies fear for the children’s welfare and family stability as it debates sacrifice and duty.
In Sterling on a Sabbath afternoon Jacob Ametutz delivered a stirring attack praising steadfast principle. The veteran speaker urged voters to support candidates guided by courage and integrity in the current political climate.
The council works steadily on a new petition with no rush, as daily sentiment shifts toward election support. Two or three more council actions are seen as ensuring success.
The notice calls for all interested young ladies to join the committee responsible for circulating the petition. It praises the current helpers as royal and urges more participation to front the effort.
A public question arises about Van Overs right to vote while living temporarily for education. The call grows for a committee of investigation as the community links ballot sanctity, public safety, and opposition to the liquor traffic to curb vice and immorality.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Monsroe McQuate and Jeannette P Counties of Burbank L A Shriver and Betts T Wil liama of Shreve. No clear event or action.
A large audience heard Rev Lowry and Dr Hickok discuss the temperance issue. Jacob Amstutz told how alcohol ruined life, urging a dry Wooster. local business leaders reported dry votes and renewed efforts as the march toward prohibition gathers steam.
Judges Voorbees Dowe June and McCarchy issued rulings on several appeals. Myre v Brenneman sought to block building on a lot in Orvilla and widen an alley. motion to dismiss granted in favor of defendant. Others include Doylestown Village appeal decision pending, West Lebanon Coal Co appeal continued, Cowtick alimony increased from 300 to 540, and Quimby administration error case continued.
The article notes Miss Cloe Leaver returning home from St Lawrence with her parents Mr and Mrs Jota Weaver after weeks away. It records local tidbits including school events, weather, and community visits such as Rev Wisler from Ashland and J H Huber of North Branch now editor in Michigan.
Oil demand remains active at the Lodi 941 field. Chin Day will be observed in public schools on Friday. Ira Droz builds a new barn on the site of a fire damaged old structure. JC Perabing plans a March 13 sale at his Wooster home. Charles Warner and Elsie Mf Yeager wed in Akron. Rev Albert C Shuman spoke on Pike's Peak at Reformed church. A Beal law election petition with 99 names from Wooster residents filed. Teachers listed for Congress by No L slate. Freddie Le Roy Braunson, 4, dies of paralysis. services held in Melvin Braunson and Gascho streets. Charlotte Welty, 75, dies in Springville. funeral in Inter vention Plain cemetery.
Miss Lily Wiles returns from six week visit in Hamilton. Ralph Iixter buys farm from GL Taylor. Albert Warren of Sullivan visiting town. Miss Vella Scott in Miltogo. Miss Mabel Marshall visiting La Grange. Samuel Whoneeter plans new house next spring. Musa Hawkins home from Cleveland. School birthday exercises well attended. band withdraws from plans to play in Lattasburg due to bad roads. Ladies sewing day at Mrs Hoisington's. Maggie and Gail Hawk host a party. Mrs Russell visiting friends in Friendaville. AIV Patterson fills Presbyterian pulpit. Rev Boston from Steubenville to visit in two weeks. Sunday preaching at usual hour.
Readable items show prices for cattle sheep goats and poultry, including hogs and birthing gear. Names of items include sheep lambs feeder lambs goats and various livestock by the Wooster market with prices from 1.25 to 27 dollars and bundles of goods like hay and spines.
An aggrieved actor waited at a theater door seeking revenge against Suett. In a dark, wet night he questioned arriving actors to avoid striking the wrong one. When Suett finally appeared, the teased exchange produced a quip about dripping and he entered unharmed.
On Saturday March 7 WP Snyder will auction a car load of noisy horses and large draft stock at Luce Arms near Norit intended for general use with spring work. The notice lists an advertised letter list from Wooster Ohio dated February 25 1903 and includes names such as H F Bowers A F Bowman Charles Crater and others. Levi Fishburn has been granted a pension of $72 per month.
An account recalls Rosa Bonheur surviving poverty in youth through frugal family practices and clever storytelling. It notes her time in a slaughterhouse to study animals, a butcher named Emile guarding her, and how small coins or a five franc piece could stave off hunger. A final line advertises a residence for sale in Wooster via Box 259 Shreve Ohio.
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