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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
3
The text argues about the government’s power to regulate the liquor trade and enforce prohibitions. It stresses the moral duty of individuals to act rightly and the need for a nationwide liquor policy. The author contends that prohibition is the only correct approach for government policy, urging people to take responsible action despite broad public hesitation.
The article argues alcohol consumption in the United States has risen sharply since 1849, now about 16 per capita in 1901 from under a quarter that amount in 1840. It cites total consumption around 1.219 billion dollars and notes malt liquors as the largest growth, while breadstuffs like wheat and corn show only minor shifts over the period. The piece frames this as a moral indictment and uses historical statistics to illustrate growth in drunkenness.
A local anti saloon editorial argues that prohibitionists and anti saloon leagues should unite against tax and license laws. It condemns both major parties for backing legalization and urges Christians and anti saloon voters to oppose any party supporting liquor traffic. It cites local option as insufficient and calls for rooting out the saloon at its source.
A scan of July and August 1902 local items notes a birth to Weasley Zaugg and wife on July 29, several injuries from accidents including Frank Bowers in Burbank and Exos Hall in Smithville, church and school developments at Livingstone Home and Odell's Lake, and hospital plumbing awarded to McClure & Co. It also lists veterans reunions in Mansfield, obituaries for Lyman Christy and Miss Pelonia Clark, a voyage of John Moelzel and others to Europe, mayoral retirement rumors, railroad worker incidents, and industrial plans for a rubber plant in Ashland financed by Akron. Various weather impacts in Wayne county, plus postal letter listings and public notices, are documented from Wooster and surrounding towns.
William Horst aged 73 dies at home on Pittsburg Ave after long illness following his daughter Miss Alice Horst death. A native of Ireland he lived in Wooster since 1864 and worked as a baggage master for the PFW & C BRRB. Survived by three sons and one daughter. Post mortem shows stomach cancer with pleural involvement. Funeral at 2 PM with I C O F conductors burial in Wooster cemetery.
Rev Seck and family visited in the south congregation last week. Youths and adults plan a community picnic at Chippewa Lake Saturday. Birdie Darrah and mother visited friends in Barbarton. Vella Scott visits Cleveland. A band concert is planned on XE L Herman's front lawn Friday evening. Jacob Lichty and Sam Steele went to Chippewa Lake Saturday to seek results. Miss Clars Wiles visits Wooster. B Hoisington and Sherman Long attended Cleveland races last week. Special services were held at the Presbyterian S S Library dedication.
The Prohibition Picnic at McManus grove was ideal with a social forenoon, a sumptuous dinner, and strong Prohibition speeches by Ray Weatherwax and Rev J H Deeds. Prof W W Wallace presided as county committee formed to nominate a county ticket, aiming for a straight county ticket and spring township ticket. The Wayne county Prohibition party reports a robust fund, paid debts, and high hopes for the fall campaign led by capable speakers and ready college men.
The Wayne County Sunday School Convention will meet at West Salem on Friday and Saturday August 22 and 23. The event aims to be of wide interest and profit, interdenominational in character, with all Sunday schools urged to send delegates. A state tour party of five specialists led by Dr Joseph Clark will assist, offering addresses, round tables, discussions, and conferences.
Funeral news for John Gilbart of Wadsworth attended by Mr and Mrs H E Gilbert. Dr Wilson from Mr Hope plans to locate here. Mrs Jacob Fike and sons Donald and Robert return from Crestline and Londenville visit. F D Mischler injured by a horse while caring for a father in law Enos Hail's team. A surprise social honors Dr and Mrs Mergen at Lutheran church with a willow chair. Guests include Miss Mattie Peters Akron Miss Gladys Baum Massillon and others visiting locally. Several residents visit Cres ton and friends. visitors from Chicago and Olivesburg, Loudonville and nearby towns attend gatherings.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces low rate excursion tickets to Salt Lake City Utah for Grand Lodge B P O Elks, good for return until September 30 1902. Also sale of Home Seekers Excursion tickets at reduced rates to destinations in the South and Southeast on select June to October 1902 trips.
August 11 to 14 excursion tickets from all local stations west of the Ohio river to Pat-in-Bay Ohio at one fare per round trip. Tickets good for return until August 15 1902.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets from all local stations west of the Ohio River to Mountain Lake Park Maryland from July 25 to August 28 at one fare round trip. Proceeds support the Women's Foreign Missionary Society Chautauqua Meeting and National Archers Association. Return travel allowed until September 1 1902.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers low fare excursions to Atlantic City Ocean City Cape May Sea Isle City and Atlantic City Md on Thursday August Five. Tickets valid on regular trains for return up to twelve days with stopovers at Washington DC. promotes Atlantic City as major seaside resort with piers theatres and bands.
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