Prohibition Convention Sets Akron Meeting for State Nomination
The major convention for Ohio Prohibition will convene in Akron on May 15 and 16 with a barless Windsor Hotel headquarters. Delegates and organizers from Wooster University will campaign for prohibition, urging youth involvement and reflecting a party focus on virtue and public good. Wayne County officials also announced delegates and alternates to the state convention.
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Ohio
Akron
Windsor Hotel
Local Subscriptions Pledged for Corderatone and New Voice
The committee pledged 100 subscribers to the Corderatone and 100 to the New Voice, with plans to add more to both lists. 8.6 Gill reports strong canvassing success with $225 pledged for county work, part paid, and says the effort will be wisely expended.
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Ericksburg
Samuel Brace
Wooster
Rey Sprayd
Shreve
F. M. Hickok
Platte Amatutz
Sterling
Corderatone
Voice
Gill
State Convention Opens in Akron with Addresses and Contests
The State Convention convenes in Akron at 3 p.m. on Wednesday May 15 with opening remarks by Clinton N. Howard of Rochester and a mass meeting that evening. Thursday features two convention routes and an address by National Chairman Stewart of Chicago. The State Collegiate Oratorical Contest closes the gathering with delegates from Wayne County encouraged to attend and all welcome.
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Akron
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
Lothe-worker
Stewart
Chicago
Wayne County
Primary and Intermediate Upton Sabbath Services
Thursday afternoon program in the Sabbath School Room at 2 o clock features devotional services and a symposium on Children s Day with talks by Mrs R Peebles Miss Alice Firestone Miss Nellie DeMiller and Mrs H G Crouse. A round table discussion led by Mrs R J Smith includes addresses by Mrs Crouse and Mrs Sweeney. Closing prayers and a praise service conclude the program with motto Study to show thyself approved unto God.
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J C. Talbot
R Peebles
Alice Firestone
Nellie DeMiller
Edith Clark
West Salem
R. J Smith
H. G. Crouse
H W Lowry
I. G. Crouse
Our Union
Cora McClelland
R. J. Smith
Harry Sweeney
Goll
Wooster Tunnel and Mining Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Wooster Tunnel and Mining Company held its annual meeting in Wooster on Tuesday May 7. The secretary and treasurer reported the company in good condition financially with a hopeful outlook for the future. Directors reflected included R B Wallace Monte Vista Col J R Bhaaa Monmouth Lil Prof J O N wtee telo J 8 R Ove ho t W A Monge John O McOlar ran Prof WoWa lace Jacob F Schmack D Q McOlar ran.
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Wooster
Jacob F. Schmack
D. Q. McOlarran
University Band Concert at City Opera House
Abe University Band presents a concert in the City Opera House on Saturday May 2 at o o clock. The program includes overtures selections solos with vocal numbers. performers promise a polished show. Tickets 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents, on sale at Proctor and O’Hell’s.
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Abe University Band
City Opera House
Dolnejaome
Ane Aton
Proctor and
O'Hell's
Lightning Strikes Rural Homes and Farm Buildings
A storm damaged several structures Wednesday and Tuesday as lightning struck the Beard residence and a Loudonville area barn. Fire destroyed the barn and house at George Bender’s farm three miles southeast of Loudonville, with losses around 5000 dollars. Sparks spread to nearby buildings, causing additional damage and stressing the storm’s severity in the region.
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Quinby Jones
Jobo Jones
Rtn
Marek
Jerry Beard
George Bender
Loudonville
Quizzers Propounded Continued from Page One
A series of geography and arithmetic problems for students includes yardage pricing, mixtures, stock investments, discount notes, box dimensions, cloth purchases, apple losses, and wheel revolutions. It presents calculation challenges and unit conversions for practice.
Death of Benjamin Eckenroth at 74 in Wooster
Benjamin Eckenroth died at his Bixler avenue home Wednesday afternoon at age 74 after a period of illness. Born in Pennsylvania he lived in Wooster for over 25 years. His wife died recently. He is survived by five daughters Laura Bevenrath Ella Bevenrath Tillie Bevenrath Amanda Carter Viola Welshimer. Funeral from his residence at 2 p m on Saturday May, with details pending.
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Benjamin Eckenroth
Bixler Avenue
Bern
Pennsylvania
Wooster
Laura
Ella
Tillie Bevenrath
Amanda Carter
Columbia City
Ind
Viola Welshimer
Cherubugoo
West Salem Commencement Week Events Report
Common Pleas Court action to recover on a provincial note of 500 dollars from 1888 involves J F Mar as administrator of G A Stutz. West Salem commencement week features a baccalaureate sermon by Rev J G Black and a junior class entertainment at the Opera House with alumni events and School Hall ceremonies.
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J. F Marthey
G. A. Stutz
Alf Hunsinger
Paul Ornevey
West Salem High School
J G Black
University Notes Rise of Commencement Voices in Fredericksburg
Miss Frances Glenn and Miss Mary assisted with music at Fredericksburg commencement. Prof W J H Strong to deliver the address to Mt Eaton graduates later this month. Miss Pearl Williams hosts her East Liverpool mother briefly. Miss Mabel Miller of Homesville visited University friends over the Sabbath. Prof J G Black to preach thel
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Frances Glenn
Mary
Fredericksburg
W. J. H. Strong
Mt. Eaton
Pearl Williams
East Liverpool
Mabel Miller
Homes- Ville
J. G. Black
West Salem Notes on Sermon Awards and Local Visits
Currents from West Salem include a baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class, plans for visitors Henry Schmidt in Winesburg, and Herman Weatherbee of Nashville arranging to enter the University Summer School. Dr. Whiting spoke on his China mission and Boxer era, Miss Vivien Lovett recovered from illness, and Arthur Corwin enrolled for spring and summer work. Ohio’s E B Welsh placed in the Inter State Oratorical Contest in Des Moines, while the University nine lost to Mt. Union at Alliance. Faculty features include Prof H F Hall in the May Ohio Teacher, and Sept J B Conrad re elected at West Salem. Prof Clifton Price and wife visit Wooster. J G Black lectured in Masaftl.
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Arthur Corwin
Bloomfield
E. B. Welsh
Prof. Strong
Des Moines
Ohio
Welsh
H F Hall
Mansfield High
Wooster
Hall
James T. Houston
Clivesburg
Clifton Price
Berkeley
California
Price
J G_ Black
Masaftl
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Kansas City
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J H Hochatettler
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John J. Good
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Applecreek
S G_ Gill
F. S. Glasgow
Madisonburg
J. C. Clark
F. B. Evans
W. W. Wallace
Plain
Martin Moser
J. B. McCormick
Fred
the Wooster Tunnel and Mining Company
Common Pleas Court
Chauncey Usco and
Albertie May Barnard, Wooster
University Notes
Henry Schmidt
Winesburg
Herman Weatherbee
Nashville
University
Whiting
China
Serge
Vivien Lovett
Hoover Cottage
Alliance
Mt. Union
J B. Conrad
Hills
Alleghery
Western Theological Seminary
Prsinese College
Wersdena
Fred’k W. Platt
Yodor
Aldust Agency
Munn
Scientific American
Sawyer’s
Monarch
Manhattan
Nick Amster
Wooster, Ohio
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