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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
2
A call for steadfast reformers to back the Prohibition cause against saloon power. The piece questions party alliance with liquor interests and urges building a dedicated movement, citing William the Silent and Kansas Republican actions. It argues ballots and new party leadership are the path to enforce Prohibition nationally.
The Fulcrum notes Kansas saloon resistance to alcohol laws as Mrs Nation moves against drink. It alleges lawbreaking by saloons with daylight deliveries and criticizes police enforcement. Citizens threaten broader conflict if liquor interests retreat.
Irvin O'Hail of Proctor and O'Hail drug firm sustained a severe facial injury Monday evening when a cork struck his left eye after opening a carbonated water bottle. Five glass fragments were removed from the eye by Dr Hart. prognosis on sight remains uncertain.
The Shreve Manufacturing Co elected its board of directors and officers. Officers named are D. E. Foltz as president and manager, John C. Lake as vice president, W. Il Grossean as treasurer, and O. B. Parsons as secretary and superintendent. The firm has many orders ahead and will push the work.
Esther the infant daughter of Ad Ellaperman of Zanesville died Wednesday morning in Zanesville from pleurisy and pneumonia. The remains were brought to Wooster for interment Wednesday evening.
A. W. Blackburn was chosen director of the U S Building and Loan Association at a Tuesday Akron gathering. In health notes, inmates at the Children’s Home reported good health with 49 children on winter census. In local incident, Joseph Hair of Bilachleyville was bucked from a wagon injuring his left hand. County treasury totals $131,796.71.
The Ohio State Journal hails the Eighth Regiment as a businesslike unit in the inaugural parade, with campaign hats and blanket rolls. The Cleveland Leader notes a warm reception from Capitol to White House for the regiment and governor, aided by a silk banner that drew cheers. The Ohioans applauded loudly as the regimental band played patriotic medleys, fueling state pride and enthusiasm.
Miss Elma Stevens at home in Smithville over Sabbath and Miss Kate Ritter visiting Armstrong. School to close for several weeks of vacation. Mrs. Sintz ill with La Grippe. Daniel Wiles and family moved into Van Doorn house. Ernest Hoisington ill with pneumonia. Geo. Mathes bought residence in South Creston. Mrs I C Stough and son visiting Scott family. Large carpet-rage auction for Millie Lichty. Mr Klines north of town sold property to Marshall of Akron. Will Orr seriously ill with typhoid fever. Rev Marshall of Winchester filled Presbyterian pulpit. Sabbath meetings with Rev Gay in Jackson. Basketball game Wooster vs Mt Union at Armory. University Band to perform. Rev D N Lyon spoke on China at Kauke Chapel. missionaries blamed false. Ohio girls’ gathering at Lowell Hall with Lowell and Lincoln members. Prof Selby Frame Vance called to Pontiac, Ill., by death. Bloomington gathering hosted by Rev S M Glenn. Nevin evening. Frances sang, Mary accompanied. Hayes to China, delayed by Luther Hayes illness. resumed work at University. George Weimer visited Beach City home. Lois Crane and Naomi Knowlton of Creston visited University. Supt C W Fretz and wife on vacation in Bloomington. Twenty friends visited Miss Heith Keck’s birthday. renowned supper. Horse ran away on E Liberty, halted with no damage. Water pipe burst at City Opera House green room causing damage.
Mr J C White of New York met Wooster board of trade and citizens to discuss locating a large railroad locomotive and tubular steel car plant in Wooster. He proposed the city loan the company 150000 for two years with bonds and security, and is in Wooster today to provide details after a committee meeting at Archer House.
From a window the writer notes year round peas in market and a feast of fruits seasonally, including olives bananas figs dates and grapes. A seaside ride to Las Benes baths and University Heights reveals the old mission, gardens supplying city markets, ocean views, bay, park, and the battleship Iowa in harbor. Plan to visit Mexico someday.
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