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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
2
Entry noting a second class mailing matter placed at the Fast Office in Wooster Ohio in the north east corner of Portic square east of Downing Block and indicating the posting location for mail.
A Prohibition party platform denounces liquor traffic as a public nuisance and sin, pledging to dissolve ties with government via tax and license law, to suppress manufacture and sale nationwide. It urges initiative and referendum, rest for workers, and ballot unity to end saloon complicity. A parable follows about a city’s founders facing a spreading disease, foreshadowing looming mortality from an unseen disaster.
A city council debates drastic steps against a dread disease. Proposals range from strict quarantines to limited travel licenses, with fears over revenue and enforcement shaping the vote. After lengthy discussion, a permit system is narrowly approved by three of fifteen votes.
Mrs. Daniel Hoffman aged 84 years 7 months 11 days died at her home on Spruce Street from ailments of old age. Born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania she long lived in Wooster Two. Surviving daughters include Mrs Mary Gathrie Bloomfield Ohio Mrs Joseph Roth Shreve Mrs Lovina Bahl Mansfield Mrs James Boyer San Francisco California Mrs Thompson Downing Wooster Mrs Elihu Hanna Lucerne Indiana and Mrs Robert Snyder Morrland. Funeral held at 9 am Tuesday from the residence with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
Wayne County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plans a May 17 gathering at Burbank M E Church with Mrs Richards delivering an evening address. Mrs Lara Graber died suddenly of neoralgia of the heart at noon age 40 years 8 months 19 days, daughter of Court Constable Hiram Fisher, born Mt. Eaton, moved to Wooster 12 years ago. Surviving husband three daughters Lole Hazel Mary and one son Arthur. Funeral Thursday from residence on South Walnut Street.
A 17 year old, John Eddy of Bouth Bever t, shoots through his left hand with a revolver while handling it at John Smiths livery barn on Bouth street. No bones broken. University notes report health gains after California trip and various campus activities and appointments.
The item records that a cousin's wedding in Meding county occurred on Thursday. Will Murray traveled from Friday to Monday visiting Independence Savannah. R. E. Long, class of 1897, is circulating among Underwood and Underwood of New York, representing the firm among students.
Canaan Wooster notices list events and visits. Roy H B Miller will deliver a popular regtara Friday evening at the Presbyterian church with the theme Three Men The Man of Yesterday The Man of Today and The Man of papaertam. A collection only will be ken. Other items include visits by Misa Ethel Howman, Miss Vella Scott in Madisonburg, and various society meetings and decorations planned for May 28 and 30.
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