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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
2
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Secretary of State A. L. White of White Cottage Maskingum County. Board of Public Works Samuel W. Doolap of Willismsport Picks Way County. Supreme Court Judge AL Talcott of Cleveland. Dairy and Food Commissioner Gee and Mace of Greenville Darke County.
The Ohio Prohibition Party declares its platform opposing saloons and liquor traffic. It argues prohibition protects morality and society, criticizes Democrats and Republicans, and urges voters to support prohibition measures in elections. The text condemns alcohol as destructive to government, families, and the nation, urging action to restore social order.
A harsh sermon condemns the liquor traffic as heartless and merciless, vowing it should die. It claims alcohol destroys families, finances, and virtue, leaving nothing for its victims while offering no mercy in return.
An Ohio audience hears sharp critique of license politics urging voters to back the Prohibition party for principle. The speaker lampoons backers of saloon profits and extols individual backbone and steadfast voting for prohibition.
A stirring Prohibition song urges workers to unite against alcohol, praising prayer and devotion and likening the effort to David vs Goliath. The verse envisions a sober nation with liberty from drink and a ban on saloons.
In Wooster H F Pecock meets locals planning a sand company and seeks firm commitment to sign a contral. In Pittsburg Pecock and Mallins study sand and coal depots with satisfactory rates. Board of Trade members and two B and O reps review a switch planned for the site as the Pennsylvania company agrees to install it pending contract signing. A committee will inspect Massillon land soon and solicit funds to form the company.
Creston residents decide to ban the saloon with 133 votes against and 9 for the establishment. Earl Troup of Canton, a boy noted for a strong voice, sang at the high school program and stayed as guest of C. E. McAfee. Massillon council approves street railway franchise bid for the Massillon Dallas and Wooster line.
At the Wayne County Sabbath School Association executive meeting it was decided to hold a July 4th rally at City Park with a forenoon parade, a park basket dinner, a business session after dinner, two addresses for children and general audiences, about five five minute speeches, a flag ceremony, a silver offering for expenses, and county and township delegations invited. J C Clark county president to chair the day. local arrangements by Township Sunday School Association committee. Dr Elder named local committee chair.
Pinafore set for May 22 and 23 at the City Opera House. Citizens discuss Fourth of July celebration with many favoring a local observance. The mayor hosts a Monday meeting where a finance committee was formed to seek guidance and fund a possible event.
Sarah M Brown aged 68 died May 14 at the home of Robert Hatfield in Wayne County. She was born in Holmes County and was sister to Miss Brown of E Liberty Street Interment at Applecreek at 12 o clock Friday. Also notes marriage licenses for George W Cerrall Wooster Emma Swartz Plain P O Car Newcomer Eldora and Mabella F Brewer Wooster. Local excursion rates in effect Saturdays at all A and W Stations.
Ladies Society meetings at M E Parsonage and Kansas board trip by Mrs West and Miss Mackey noted. Several residents mentioned visiting Orrville Lecompton and Topeka. Epworth League cottage prayer session, mumps illnesses, and community movements in Coshocton and nearby towns are described.
Wayne County Christian Endeavor societies meet in Mt Eston for a two day convention on May 16 and 17. The program includes a Friday praise service at Reformed church with Misson Margaret Cully and Eda Pope of Dalton and an address by C H Hubbell of Columbus. A Saturday session at the Presbyterian church features minute topics by local leaders, recitals, and talks on the fight against the cigarette and church outreach.
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