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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1883
Page
4
Ist constitutional prohibition of intoxicating liquors. Enforcement of all laws without fear or favor. Civil service reform. Wise economy of public funds. A free ballot unfettered by fraud, machine influence, or bribery.
Cincinnati notes 2346 saloons as New Hampshire pushes a Prohibitory Constitutional Amendment. Universalists in Akron voiced strong support for the Prohibitory Amendment during last week’s session.
Some Wooster council members suggest saloon keepers may sell their establishments. The hint implies a shift in local business and nightlife dynamics.
Mormon missionaries are at work in parts of North Carolina and their influence on ignorant classes arouses concern among local observers and officials.
The temperance faction in Wooster faced disappointment with some City Council members on Monday night yet remains hopeful and undeterred by the defeat.
City Council actions Monday night deepen restrictions on drink traffic and push toward a final Prohibition closure. The measure signals ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at ending liquor distribution in the area.
The men TaGcart Laubach and Lar dis are praised for standing by Wooster’s best interests during a Monday night gathering, earning warm regard from the city’s citizens.
Council members who opposed the Prohibitory ordinance voted themselves a dozen fans after the measure passed. The cost was to be borne by the city treasury.
A tramp was shot in the stomach by a Texas bar keeper. The man described the sensation as pleasant though brief, remarking it was the first thing he had eaten in several days.
The next Annual State Convention of the W C T U of Ohio will be at Bellefontaine starting June 20. Five hundred unions in Ohio each receive one delegate. distinguished temperance orators will be present.
A local council debate over the Prohibitory ordinance is described with criticism of men who refused to sign the petition. The note suggests they will soon seek the support of temperance advocates to salvage their business standing.
On Monday night the Wooster City Council voted against the drink traffic with Taggart Laubach and Landis opposing it while the remaining members supported allowing saloons. The decision was described as a terrible responsibility for the evils associated with saloons.
Monday night, adjourned to an East Liberty street saloon, with the exception of Mr. Chatelain. The proprietor lavished beer and thanks for the protection they had afforded him, and the writer suggests that votes align with their actions.
In Wooster a farmer oriented argument against a Prohibitory ordinance claims it will ruin town business as farmers would trade elsewhere. The speaker says farmers visit the town mainly to patronize saloons, while noting taxation tied to saloons and their evils.
The Republican State convention met in Columbus and formed a temporary organization and committees. Hon. John Sherman became permanent chairman. Ticket: Governor J. B. Foraker. Lieut. Governor Wm. G. Rose. Supreme Judges Wm. H. Upson and John H. Doyle. Clerk Dwight Crowell. Attorney General M. B. Earnhart. Auditor John F. Ogbvee. Treasurer John C. Brown. School Commissioner Daniel De Wolf. Board of Public Works Leo Weltz. Platform opposes tariff for revenue only, supports liquor-taxation for revenue and to curb evils. Administration of Arthur approved. civil service reform endorsed. prison contract labor opposed. commendation of Foster administration.
The Akron Beacon questions tornado prevention and references Wooster Herald Ald’s proposed special tax. The exchange criticizes enforcement as impractical, likening it to Herald efforts to close drinking places by strict statutes. The Beacon cites biblical phrasing about the law condemning.
The Grand Jury in Austin, Texas, indicted about fifty members of the state Legislature on gambling charges, signaling a large corruption sweep within the body.
Lew M Kerscher chronicles the life of Samuel S Eberhart M D of Applecreek Ohio born Plain Township Wayne County November 25 1842 and died May 9 1883 aged 40 years 5 months 14 days after a scarce illness. A Civil War veteran and alumnus of Miami Medical College Cincinnati he practiced in the community eleven years showing kindness to patients and religious devotion. His death came suddenly after visiting patients and his remains lie in Wooster Cemetery after services at Applecreek and Wooster with Presbyterian and U P pastors present.
In June and July the eloquent Nebraska Prohibitionist John B. Finch will canvass Ohio for the Prohibitory Amendment under the W C T U of Ohio. He can be engaged by addressing Miss Anna J Enfield at the Y M C A Building in Cleveland Ohio.
Delegates were chosen to attend the state convention and instructed to oppose the nomination of a State Lie in the proceedings.
The Prohibition County Convention met at the Old Lutheran Church in this city to select sixteen delegates and alternates for the State Convention in Columbus on June 14 1883. Delegates include Hiram Clapper J H Blocher J J Ashenhurst and J D Robinson Jr with others named. alternates listed. The body resolved to oppose a State ticket and back the Prohibitory Amendment, urging party unity and broadened support across Wayne and nearby counties.
Resolution from the Wooster District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Creston urges Ohio voters to back the Prohibitory Amendment and oppose taxation or licensing of liquor. They oppose a Prohibition State ticket and call for harmony and single focus on adoption, signed by O M Ashbaugh.
John H. Thoms promotes the Crosby Rubber Bucket Chain Pump at Palace of Music in Wooster Ohio. The pump vents water to prevent freezing and claims superior durability and water quality, with an office listed at Palace of Music.
Mr. John Wilhelm proprietor of the Wooster Carriage Shop offers made to order carriages and buggies with an extensive stock on hand. No auction work. repairs done on short notice. Office location East Liberty Street near the depot.
Advertises Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a perfect cure for dyspepsia biliousness and kidney liver and bladder diseases. Claims Skin improves and health strengthens. priced at 50 cents from Olofauch & Donnelly. Also notes sale of fine buggy by J T Shields promising savings to buyers.
Wooster market list shows prices for butter eggs cheese hams shoulders sides tallow potatoes white beans dried fruits peaches cabbage onions winter apples and poultry including chickens and turkeys per various units. Values listed per pound per dozen per ton and per bushel with several items discounted or corrected in the report.
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