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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
4
A speaker argues the central social problem is racial subjugation of Black citizens and the need for Christian schooling to raise the race. It traces slavery, postwar progress, and current discrimination in housing, transportation, and public life, urging training and uplift to realize potential and national unity.
The author argues that Black progress hinges on addressing criminality and bias, condemns lynching as a brutal, unjust practice, and warns that the race question grows with population increases. He cites 4 million enslaved and 8 million Black people, projecting future surges, and urges Southern responsibility to end suppression and violence. The piece likens lynching to savagery and calls for fair treatment and legal reform.
An editorial argues the North must act to aid freed blacks, urging moral and practical support to remove obstacles to equality. It contends Southern injustice harms national prosperity and that only self interest will compel the South to change. Until the North acts with justice, pleas to the South will fail.
The fragment recalls a valedictory for the Preparatory class of 1899, thanking teachers and relatives, praising beginnings, and looking toward a future as nineteen three. It speaks of friendship, lessons learned, and the bittersweet transition from preparatory to college life with hopeful resolve.
A farewell note expresses regret for ending happy days, recalls shared memories, and looks forward to reunion. It thanks the faculty and friends for support and signals hopeful anticipation of meeting again.
The speech compares the preparatory graduates to a traveler climbing a hill of knowledge and reflects on the journey, gratitude, and a shared milestone. It invites the audience to remember the day as a step toward a larger goal, acknowledging uncertainty about the future yet greeting the moment with thankfulness and pride.
The Class of Ninety Six met Wednesday at Doctor Mateer’s home as honorary members. A pleasant time was reported as it notes three years of battle with the world and rising professionals. Alice Cornell presided. Dr Mateer was secretary. Carena Leo read the class history. after a dinner, toasts were given and the group parted with best wishes for their host and his wife.
In Ohio Youngstown June 21 1909 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a discount ticket sale from all points in Ohio to Youngstown and return at one cent per mile in both directions. For details contact the Docket agent or B x Austin General Passenger Agent Chicago.
A list of visitors and residents from numerous towns and institutions includes Mrs Winans of Galion Rev R M Donaldson of Urbana Miss Lavinia Barnett of Springfield Arthur Hull of Marysville Tenn Mr and Mrs W B Henry of Lexington Mrs Stahl and Miss Baker of Jewett Mr Lauchbaum from Wittenberg Miss Harris from Ann Arbor Mich Miss SOr es from Ann Arbor Mitch Supt E Raymond from East Liver Ol John E West and family from Bellefontaine Justin Sholes of Cleveland Mrs A McCarthy and daughter of Logan Mr and Mrs Joseph Baird and Cora Baird of Seven Mile Mrs S Kaufman of Attica J Roas Hoffman of Attica Mrs J Galion Rev and B Brown of Mt Pleasant Mrs E W Ayers of Perryaville John Meeker 96 who has taught in Brookfield College for three years will enter a logical Seminary in the fall.
A garbled OCR fragment reports an arrest involving a Péter Bradley and Latimer on a Tuesday. It mentions a Sheriff, a confrontation near Chippewa, and Bradley's alleged attempt to escape with others taken back to Medina.
The reunion of the lays of '07 was held at Mag Sophia Lyon's Townday home. Seventeen members attended and socializing preceded brief remembrances of absent classmates. Mr Hill, president of the class, led the meeting with reflections on past work. Light refreshments were served and all expressed hope for a larger turnout at the next triennial reunion.
On Wednesday June 14 the class of 98 gathered informally at Miss Frances Glenn’s suburban residence. The first year out of college appeared eventful for the attendees as a luncheon at high noon was enjoyed and appreciated. May many more such reunions follow.
New Castle Pa June 10 Gus Lambrigger of Orrville was bitten by a large snake while provoking it with a live chicken at a fair exhibit. The monster reptile leaped from an open cage as crowds watched. Lambrigger tendons and arm showed bruising but doctors said the venom would be harmless. He thought his arm might be broken during the incident.
Excursions to Cincinnati via Pennsylvania Lines offered for National Passengerfare Association meeting. Dates June 27 and 30 with low rate round trips from Uckota to Cincinnati Ohio. Return coupons valid Wednesday July 6. Inquire with Pennsylvania Lines agent.
Events announce travel deals and excursions by the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Lines. Listings include Elks meeting in St Louis June 20 to 23 with round trip fares, later excursions to Los Angeles Detroit and Xenia via Pennsylvania Lines for educational and organizational events, with specific dates June to September and return coupon rules. Local agents listed for information and schedule details.
A church group and friends plan a Thursday June 22 train trip to Myers Lake for a Sunday School picnic. They will depart in the morning and return in the afternoon, with boats and pavilions on site and lunches and coffee available for purchase. Ticket prices listed include 90 cents to Canton, 100? to Myers Lake, and 65 cents for children.
The article traces Sitake Shakespeare's portrayal of women from early quiet roles to strong heroines. It notes evolving female characters such as Luciana Portia and Lady Macbeth, highlighting their desires, intellect, resolve, and moral complexity.
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