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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
2
Advertising rates and subscription terms for The Herald printed in Wooster. Notices emphasize change of address, nonpublication of communications, and requirements for lawful submissions. Addresses and dates are partially garbled but indicate annual rates and procedural rules for editorial and advertising content.
Opinion column argues over the Anti Saloon League stance in Ohio politics around 1900. It questions why voters should back William McKinley or Democrats on temperance, reviews candidates like Colonel Hoster and Judge Patrick, and debates how temperance issues influence voting, church figures, and party alignment. The piece mocks the canteen controversy and urges careful choice.
The piece discusses Hanna as a campaign figure and critiques temperance policies, arguing for honest leadership. It notes rising American malt liquor exports to the Philippines, cites a Presbyterian committee report urging halting saloon expansion in new possessions, and mentions a presidential decision pending.
Minority holders of the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway Panhandle sue for an injunction to stop directors from funding permanent improvements with net earnings. They argue contract terms require use of bonds and preferred stock and distribution of net earnings to stockholders, not to property upgrades. The suit could force the Panhandle and related lines to issue securities for future permanent works and divert earnings to holders. The case merits are significant for control of earnings and future capital projects, with statewide implications.
Mrs Capt M L Menhham wife of Capt M L Bentam formerly of Wooster died at Leroy at 11 p m last Wednesday after a year long illness following an operation for breast cancer. She was born in Wooster 64 years ago, daughter of Harvey Howard, sister of Ned Howard of Wooster. Survived by Capt Bentham and two children Fonny and Ned. Funeral 2 p m Saturday from Leroy residence. interment at Leroy. Attending were Mrs Smith A D Metz Wm Annat and wives Mrs Ward and Mrs Col A Wiley and Ned Howard of Wooster.
Esther Babb aged 70 died Monday January 22 in Polaski Williama county where she and her brother Augustua PD Babb had lived with their nephew A L Youre for years. Born and raised in Wayne county she was brought to Wooster Wednesday for burial with funeral from the train and interment in Wooster cemetery
The Prohibition national convention to nominate President and Vice President and transact business is set for June 27 1900 at 10 am in Chicago Coliseum. Basis of representation fixes delegates by state population and votes for Joshua Lavering, with territories and the District of Columbia allotted delegates. Delegates chosen by state conventions or central committees. details determined by state committees. Oliver W Stewart and W T Wardwell announce the plan.
Community notes cover road conditions and local travel limits in MT EATON. Marriages near Finlay and parish updates, with schooling events and a literary meeting amid winter weather. Probate Court proceedings list appointments, bonds, and hearings including Swisher, Shreve, Morrion, and Folts executors and guardians with Feb 8 dates.
A Wooster area column reports several items including the engagement of Gen W Spangler and Miss M sevina Kesslar to wed at high noon this Thursday, and obituaries noting deaths of Dr J. Headey, Mrs Gen Fike, and O B Montgomery. It also records illness, civic meetings, church notices, school census guidance, and library trustees elected with finances showing a strained balance.
Obas F Kissinger of Easton wed Leng M Gouchey of Orrville on January 2, after a ceremony at the Orrville Reformed church conducted by Ernest J Rasterholtz. Reuben B Steiner of Orrville wed Nelsie M Mosetsy of Orrville on January 2, with officiant 8 H Slots. John Jenny of Orrville married Caroline Amatatz of Orrville on January 23, conducted by Ernest J Runterbolts of the Orrville Reformed church. Wilbert O Long of Wooster wed Gertrude Foltz of Wooster on January 24, in a ceremony by Rev Neikirk. An aged woman dislocated her hip.
Mrs Bosan Deemer of West Larwill dislocated her right hip when she fell in her yard on Monday morning at her home. She received aid at the scene and was later transported for medical care.
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