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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
Classified notice outlines advertising rates and subscription terms for The Herald, with price changes after April and requirements for address changes and communications. It notes objectionable matter policy and submission guidelines for paid advertisements and renewals.
A civic sermon decries licensed saloons as evil and urges Christian voters to act. The speaker warns of judgment for inaction and calls for voting against saloons to protect children and uphold morality.
Two Crawfordsville children were bitten by a rattlesnake that crawled from a woodpile into their home. The incident drew national horror as they were sent away for urgent treatment. The article questions saloon influence, condemning their persistence despite community morality.
A young man was found in the river Mersey with a pocket note saying drink caused his ruin. The coroner released a detailed report and letters from anxious parents sought identifying marks to confirm if it was their son, a tragedy echoed across the land.
A reader letter criticizes Ohio Legislation on Local Option and liquor laws. It opposes nonpartisan boards and calls for Home Rule while condemning saloon influence and urging defense of family life and home purity. The piece questions Senator Hanna and the Republican stance on temperance.
On Tuesday evening the new Second Ward School House opened for inspection for those unable to attend the day event. About 1000 people visited, welcomed by Supt. Haupert, the Board of Education and teachers. The building and appliances are up to date in every respect. On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1901, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell Home-seekers Excursion tickets at reduced rates to southern, western, and southwestern points.
A committee plans three events for University building fund with Dr W O Thompson delivering a lecture on Education January 20 in Os. A February 11 concert features town and University talent. A third event is promised as top quality. Ticket prices range from $1 to $1.50 and sales start today to students on campus.
Wooster Tent No. 38 Knights of the Maccabees held a Tuesday night meeting at which officers were installed. Names include Past Commander H Sweeney, Commander Adolph Fritz, Lieutenant Commander Jacob Frederick, Record and Finance Keeper I N Kinney, Prelate R J Sweeney, Sergeant LE Runkle, M ata A Adam Long, First M of G Alfred Grossman, Sentinel W A Moore, and Pirket Robert Baird.
A roundup of university events includes the University Quartette singing in Jefferson and Prof W H Wilson lecturing in East Liberty on astronomy. News mentions Dr S F Scovel’s Wooster University fundraising, plans for a Geneva College summer school, and campus devotional and C E meetings.
Dr Frederick Platt will be at the Yoder House Parlors every Friday from morning hours through the day for eye care or consultations.
City of Wooster answers Central Union Telephone Co suit seeking probate court ruling on plant construction and street use. If council proves no delay or denial of franchise, case returns for council settlement. Marriage licenses listed include Hetrick Gerber Bricker Gallagher Ihrig Hartel Holefetter P. Gerba Rick Morgan Bixler and others.
Lt Myers who had been ill for weeks died at 3 o'clock in Orrville. He served twenty years with the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. The railroad company sent a floral tribute. His funeral was at 10 AM Saturday from his residence with Rev Russell of the Methodist church officiating. He leaves a wife and one son. Myers was a Pennsylvania native in his 52nd year. Friends from Danville Ohio Mt Vernon Orrville Massillon Creston Wooster Weiteraville and Orrville attended. Burial was in the new cemetery. His death marks the passing of another longtime Orrville resident.
The report lists prices for hogs, cattle, and pigs with figures such as prime bacon hogs at 650, Yorkers at 6 6.30, and calves at various levels. Live market conditions show light activity, with common and choice yearlings around 4 to 5 and spring lambs in the 8 50 to 5 90 range.
In Canaan on Sabbath John Snall hosted his Indiana uncle. The Ladies Missionary Society meets Thursday at Miss Millie Lichty's home. Dr Turbasy is entertained by A H Scott. Isa Snyder of Madisonburg visits Daniel Long. Jacot brothers were in Apple Creek. Prof Jonas Notestein of Wooster Uni spoke in town. Sermons at Presbyterian church aim to convict and convert. M E protracted meetings grow. Christian church hosts Revival with WL Neal and topics on The Holy Spirit, Why Continue in Sin, The Aspardonable Sin, The Model Church. Four residents show obedience. all invited.
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