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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1901

Page

2

Inaugural Address Precedes Prohibition Debate March Fourth

The piece urges Prohibition as the dominant policy and criticizes saloons and the canteen debate. It notes John G. Woolley's inaugural address due around March 4 and praises Anti-Saloon League efforts while warning against weak enforcement. It references Carrie Nation actions in Kansas and argues Prohibition needs party support to be effective.

John G. Woolley Anti-Saloon League Iquororgan Cincinnati United States Senate Prohibition Party Carrie Nation Kansas

William Larwill Civil Engineer Dies in Buckeye City

William Larwill, born in Wooster about 70 years ago, died Sunday evening in Buckeye City Knox County. He helped survey the P Ft W and C Ry from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Remains reached Wooster Wednesday at 10:55. Funeral from the train, interment in Wooster cemetery.

Wm. Larwill Wooster Buckeye City Knox Co Pittsburg Chicago Wooster Cemetery

Noon Prayer at John Street Church Draws Crowds

A midday service at John Street Church in New York draws a mixed crowd of men and women from nearby workers, with many leaving daily routines to attend. The article notes the aged local denomination house, the plain decor, and a steady flow of attendees including young men from surrounding trades who find a sense of purpose and community in the prayer meeting.

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Lobster Discovery Reported in Harbor Fishing Tactics

A fragment describes the harbor area’s transport and fishermen reading Wyette about lobsters. It mentions setting a ball to guide catching, while partridges are noted as large and whirring.

Dr D Lb Moncrief Dies in Orrville Pioneer Physician

Dr D Lb Moncrief, born near Canonsburg Pennsylvania on September 23 1823, died Thursday night in Orrville. A Jefferson Medical College graduate 1853 he settled in Orrville in 1857 and served eight years as postmaster under Lincoln. He was a longtime Wayne County Medical Society member. Funeral held at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

Orrville Canonsburg Jefferson Medical College Orryville Lincoln Wayne Co. Mediext Society

Eye Specialist Dr Frederick Platt at Yoder House Parlora

The eye specialist Dr Frederick Platt will be at the Yoder House Parlora every Friday from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. The notice urges residents to attend for eye care services.

Frederick Platt Yoder House Fred’k W. Platt

Westminster notes from Wooster campus and city life

Light scarlet fever prompts housing shifts for Westminster Home girls. Elsie Mach ley improving. Joseph Glenn to New Waterford to fill a teaching vacancy. Keoke Chapel hosts Lowell Lincoln contest Saturday. University adds study decks and seating. Local social and church events featured along with commemoration and a Greek prepositions pamphlet. Preliminary oratorical contest selects Burgett Welch as winner. Subscribe for the HERALD 760 a yr.

Westminster Elsie Machley Joseph Glenn New Waterford Keoke Chapel Wng Law O. L. Thompson Board of Home Missions Weetminster Frank Lee Wil Kdesborg Betance Wooetar Opera House James Henry G. A. Brower Burgett Welch Wooster Welsh Brewer Herald

Local notes from Orrville and area a patchwork of deaths and duties

Abner Hall aged 60 dies at Burbank on Sunday death linked to scarlet fever at Killbuck College in Cheeter tno. The 8 month old child of E E Btone of Sterling dies Monday evening from bronchitis. Mrs Hoglan H McMillan formerly of Millbrook dies at Cincinnati. Miss Hattie Plummer and D W Bechtel attend funeral of Mrs Bamuel Plammer and Mrs Chriatiania Brenneman in Orrville. Miss Dora Haalzel called to Blairsville to teach. Miss Loop Hows resigns. Miss Mabel Douglas wedding to Andrew Eshary. book shower from sorority. James Hamilton buys defunct Daily Item of Meesilion. first edition in March. John Gerig of Smithville and Verna Rich married at bride’s home. Rev Benj Gerry officiates. Township teachers elected: Maud Smith, Lone Markley, D L ivengood, Gay McDowell, Glan a Hunter, Alice Huster, Lee Messner. Remark on a strange geography claim about waters flowing to both Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of St Lawrence. No other place in America where waters flow two ways meet.

Abner Hall Burbank Killbuck College Cheeter Tno E E. Btone Sterling James Hamilton Orrville Crescent Daily Item Meesilion John Gerig Smithville Verna Rich Martin L. Rich Georgetown Benj. Gerry Apple Teicks Maud Smith Lone Markley D. Livengood Gay McDowell Ash McDowell Glan

Wooster Area Suffers Cross Recent Personal Notices

A long mixed column lists pension raises for local residents and divorces sought, marriages performed by ex presidents, criminal cases, and business notes. Individuals named include Brad Taylor, Mrs L A Steyn, Y McClure, Barbara May, Jas May, Ira Brubaker, Katie Antels, and many others across Wooster, Wayne County, and nearby towns.

Elocution Lessons Offered at Wooster University

Prof. William J. H. Strong of the University of Wooster, Ohio, offers private instruction in elocution and oratory. Classes are available individually or in groups at 48 College Ave. Wooster.

William J. H. Strong University of Wooster Wooster Ohio College

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