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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms for the paper in 1899 including annual rate of 1.60 dollars, advance payment, and policy on adverts. It explains that subscriptions continue until ordered discontinued and that changes of address require both old and new information. It warns that communications must include the author's name and that submissions are for publication.
Prohibition slate names Columbus for governor Nelson I Truster and Captain Jay Heat of Alexandern for lieutenant governor. Audins AC Purvis of New Lexington for treasurer William Kinghem of Lakewide. Jay Wingey of Voland for judge of the supreme court. Wsbrove of Martin’a Furry for attorney general. JoH Icke sone of Wooxter as school commissioner. Benjamin Fanos har of New Wainington for beard of pulse works.
In a convention at ApripRield Unie duh day 103 the Prohibitionista of Ohta pledge faith to God and oppose saloon power. They condemn Republican and Democratic parties for tolerating alcohol with calls to abolish liquor, local option failures, and the Dow tax law, urging absolute prohibition and ballot action to end the saloon.
Chaleman Macartney provides a revised net of Hiath Central Committee members elected at Springfield. The roster includes J B Marin, Kev J Halliday Norwood, JC Upfold, Dayton Jobesor, Wiley Midney, G Mer A oH Watkins, Edeerton Hey EB J Mearhem, Wilmington, H L Daker, Arthur Ji Robert Vandy Columbia, T 1 B Teoples Mt Gilead, James Henjamin Zaneville, WoW Scott Bridgeport, Danner Canton, W F Folt Akron, George L Case Cleveland, and A L Talbot Cleveland among others.
The State Executive Committee was constituted with F. M. McCartney as Chairman W P F McDowell Secretary John F Greed Treasurer Robert Candy Columbus H MacLane Toledo A L Pooke danduaky J B Martin Cincinnati JM Scott Granville
The passage argues that prohibition seeks to regulate consumption to make streets safe, curb male temptations, protect the weak, support women and children, defeat a civilization's enemy, and harden right from wrong. It frames prohibition as a moral reform guiding behavior and restoring virtue.
A March of temperance argues that prudent business practice hinges on worker temperance. Citing Ben Wright’s 1897 labor probe, it notes many employers consider liquor habits when hiring and bonding, stressing sober, productive staff to protect profits and safety. Northwestern Christian Advocate
Workers from ten Chicago factories that produce bar and saloon fixtures strike for about 29 percent wage increases. Employers say higher wages would raise Chicago standards beyond those in nearby markets. Minor note mentions The Wooster glue works closing for summer with September reopens. Community notices include church services and social visits from Sedalia and Canton area residents. An Ohio Experiment Station visit highlights a markedly corpulent visitor weighing around 400 pounds, with no name recorded.
A batch of local notices reports deaths and injuries in Wooster and nearby towns. George W Evles, brother of H B Eethy, died in Lancaster PA. Edward Hull, 28, died at his father's home in Millersburg from lung hemorrhage. 87 year old Mrs Gardner of Con-wrena injured in a fall. Zella Gelawlwan died after drinking or exposure. coroner handled examinations. Alfag Nalire Hund, formerly of Reedsburg, left for Chicago to meet future husband James Patterson of Rapid City. Ebert elected in spring may now serve as mayor. Wooster without a mayor since May 4. prosecutor says a mayor must be chosen. Saturday evening F E H Loiter’s wife and other items noted.
Port Huron court holds Charles D Thompson, former finance keeper of the Knights of Maccabeas, liable for embezzling 50000 of Maccabee funds. Jury verdict from 1901- era case awards 60000 plus interest to the order against Thompson, who served as assistant cashier in 1900. The suit reveals a bank loss and seeks restitution by Thompson to the Maccabees.
Last Wednesday the ladies of the Foreige Missionary society of Orrville were entertained at Mrs West home. After an hour of examining African curios and a short program, supper was served from fielded baskets. The Indes escorted guests to the eastbound train amid well wishes for future gatherings.
Ashland Press cites Judge Wixger of Columbia praising Wooster University graduate J. O. Notestein as the best Latin professor in America. The remark came after a foreign traveler visited various institutions and told President Harvard he need not study there. The accolade adds prestige to Prof Notestein and Wooster University.
Roy Shamp and Katherine Ogden, both of Wooster two, were married at the Reformed parsonage by Rabbi S E Neikirk Tuesday evening.
Ohio increased coal production and ranks third among producing states behind Pennsylvania and Illinois with West Virginia fourth. The 1902 output exceeds prior years, totaling 23,929,67 Av tons nationwide a gain of 3,607,977. Athens County ranks among top counties, about 40,000 miners work in Ohio, and roughly fourteen million tons were mined by machinery.
A wedding occurred at the country home of Mr and Mrs John Yoder west of Wooster on Tuesday evening. Juana 31 Grace Yoder and Prof Oklo Youum were married by Rev H W Lowry in front of about forty friends. Miss Mabel Nice of Wooster played Lohengrin. After the reception the couple left for Warrenton Missouri to attend a sister’s wedding and will reside on Sprea Street after returning.
Admiral Cotton departs amid Kaiser expressin g gratitude while Kiel hosts the U S Navy. American crews win multiple races over German boats as over 100 launches fill the lower bay. Lieutenant Mustin and Ensign Siegel lead American boats in a dramatic win. The German emperor honors the winners. hospitality and friendship mark the visit. Washington reports England and Portugal plan hospitality events for the American squadron including a grand ball July 8 and a banquet at Blenheim Palace. Spithead prepares to welcome the Little American squadron.
The marriage took place Tuesday evening June 30 at the bride's home in De Moines Iowa. The groom, a well known and highly esteemed young man, has Wooster roots and the bride is well connected with many friends in the city. She has frequently visited relatives here.
East Union top board of education appointed the following teachers for next year District No 1 D L Babelman No 2 Frank Jentes No 3 May Daniela No 4 Beaver Graham No 5 Moses Oberhalt No 6 E I Ober No 7 Eva Hunter No 8 F B Leathers No 8 J W Sharp
Marriage licenses issued in Ohio include W O Cook of Cuyahoga Falls with Cora Long of Orrville and M Yoder of Barberton with Anna B Blattenberg of Smithville. H M Yoder with Grace J Yoder of Wooster. Harlay Hoisingtom with Gertrude Whensettler of Canada. Roy Shamp with Katharine Ogden of Wooster.
East Liberty markets show steady activity with various beef, pork, and produce prices. Notable items include prime beef cuts, fresh cows, hams, lams, and mixed feeds with fluctuating quotes and overall market strength reflected in multiple listings.
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