Prohibition State Ticket Listed by Secretary of State
The slate names Secretary of State A L White of White Cottage Muskingum Co Board of Public Works Samuel W Dantap Williamsport and Co Judge of Supreme Court A L Talcott Cleveland Dairy and God Commissioner Geo A Maco Greenville Darke Co as candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L, White
White Cottage
Muskingum Co Board of Public Works
Samuel W Dantap
Williamsport
Picksway Co
Supreme Court
A L Talcott
Cleveland Dairy
God Commitasioner
Geo. A. Maco
Greenville
Darke Co
Prohibition Platform Declaration of Principles
The Prohibition party declares immediate and utter destruction of the saloon and absolute prohibition of its manufacture importation exportation transportation and sale as the paramount issue in American politics. It pledges to enact laws to secure these ends and urges voters opposed to the saloon to vote the Prohibition ticket to restore sobriety and moral welfare.
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Prohibition Party
Obta
Erhotnel
Poauporiam
The Loons of Law: A Threat to Home Peace and Kingdom Prosperity
A religious editor cites the legalized alcohol trade as the greatest menace to domestic harmony and the welfare of the Kingdom, urging readers to oppose brewers and the liquor system as a moral crisis.
Prohibition Spirit Spreads Through Ohio Towns
From many Ohio towns comes cheering news of rising enthusiasm in the fight against the saloon. A city built by the blood of men cannot prosper, and a parent will not favor growth that harms his son’s manhood.
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Ohio
Wooster Sees Economic Push Against Prohibition Evasion
An industry could net Wooster $80 000 yearly in clear profits but the Board of Trade has not spoken about curbing the activity. Prohibition opponents say the fight is to the death and that deception and ignorance fuel the traffic. The toon hopes exposure will bring its downfall as soon as the public learns the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Board of Trade
jJaet
Aatoon
Trade Effect of Saloons on Towns
The passage argues that saloons harm local trade by diverting money from essential merchants such as grocers bakers and dry goods dealers. It contends that money spent on drink does not benefit the town’s core economy and deprives rightful channels of trade.
Prohibition Office Plans August Campaign Team
State Chairman George L. Cane met in the city with Amstutz to hire on for the Prohibition State Committee campaign work starting mid August. Amstutz will lead a speaker team with Quincey Lee Murrow or Rev. H Mead likely joining. The piece warns about the moral harvest from alcohol and the long term social costs of drinking.
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George L. Cane
Cleveland
Pistte T Amentutz
Prohibition State Committee
Amstutz
Quincey Lee Murrow
Rev. H Mead
Saloon’s Tarnished Town Tale Warns of Judgment Day
A visitor notes a decayed residence and a ruined family on a shaded lot, blaming saloon culture for decline. The speaker urges readers to confront collective guilt, arguing ballot support for saloons makes residents partners in wrongdoing and hints at future reckoning.
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Challs
Woman Contemplates Saloons and Prohibition in Town
A resident on a porch observes the town scene with church spires, schoolhouses, and saloons on the corner. She notes debates on voting out the saloons and argues that drinking harms homes and boys, insisting inaction mirrors the saloon’s killing. The piece ends with a call to action or judgment on passivity.
Tax sunset notice lists affected institutions and goods
The special government tax ends July 1 affecting banks brokers pawnbrokers theaters circuses and shows bowling alleys billiard tables tobacco dealers manufacturers deeds stock documents bottled wines train seats and berths legacy tax. Excursion rates apply between all points on A and W for Decoration Day Friday May 30 with tickets valid until May 31.
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Silat
Legalized Evils No 62 by Jon Danver
A writer reports on the Anti Saloon League and Prohibitionists debating how to end the liquor trade. He recalls the Easter Resolution and argues for a unified stance against tax or license controls, urging Christians and reformers to back state and national prohibition and unite for political action. The piece ends noting Theonas Flattery reappointed.
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Anti Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Rev Hare
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Salome
Gatoon
Prohibition Party
Anti-Saloon League Vetera
Prohibitionista
League
Flattery Reappointed Postmaster of Wooster by Roosevelt
Thomas L Flattery was reappointed postmaster of Wooster Ohio by President Roosevelt on May 22 after taking the office April 15 1898 The Cleveland Leader notes opposition failed as the president sent his name to the Senate for another term Mrs McKinley’s personal endorsement helped secure support from Ohio senators and the salary is 2400 dollars annually.
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Thomas L Flattery
Wooster
Roosevelt
Wayne County
McKinley
Flattery
Ohio
Daughters of Veterans organize Wooster unit with 19 members
A tent of the order of Daughters of Veterans formed in Wooster on Monday evening with 19 members. Officers elected include President Ella Zeigler Junior Vice Florence McClarran Senior Vice Iva Hughes Treasurer Mrs Stahl Secretary Jeannetta Meahl Chaplain Cora Trouk Guard Daley Applebaugh Guide Della Dice Musician Ora Miller Trustees Helen Brandt Oran Miller Leone Bogner Color Bearers Margaret Applebaugh Katharine Brandt Dale Hall Mary McClarran.
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Order of Daughters of Veterans
Wooster
Mra
Ella Zeigler
Florence McClarran
Iva Hughes
Treassurer
D ¥ Stahl
Jeannetta Meahl
Cora Trouk
Daley Applebaugh
Della Dice
Ora Miller
Helen Brandt
Oran Miller
Leone Bogner
Margaret Applebaugh
Katharine Brandt
Dale Hall
Mary McClarran
Transfers of Real Estate in Wayne County Listings
Real estate transfers recorded include multiple parcel sales across townships. Names include Franke Gertenschlager, Joseph Clapper, Albert Saurer, Nancy Eyman, Martha Shires, Harriet Gable, John Geiselman, Samantha Thompson, Margaret Anfang, Margaret Robigon, John Schweisgood, Daniel Shilling, Godfrey Gilgen, Elizabeth Snyder, Sevilla Yarnell, James Snyder, and Henry Snyder with parcels ranging from 3 to 163 acres and prices from 120 to 4 600 dollars.
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County Recorfor
Franke
Michael Gertenschlager
F. T. Keister
Canaan
Joseph B. Clapper
Mary Clapper
Baughman
Albert Saurer
George Auer
East Union
Nancy Eyman
Hneband
Jet
Cheater
Martha J. Shires
Jessie E Shires
Franklin
Harriet Gable
Mary Hontettler
West Salem
John W. Geiselman
Perry Badger
Samantha Thompson
Mary M. J. Speicher
Margaret Anfang
John Anfang
Chippewa
Margaret Robigon
Wayne Building & Loan Company
Wooster
John Schweisgood
Daniel S. Shilling
Godfrey Gilgen
Andrew Straits
Elizabeth J. Synder
Sevilla Yarnell
Ellizabeth J. Synder
James Q. Snyder
Elizabeth J. Snyder
Wooster Township
Henry Snyder
Elizabeth Boyder
Memorial Sunday Sermon on Christ's Kingdom and Human Brotherhood
Memorial Sunday services at the Opera House drew a large audience. Rev. W A Littell preached on The New Kingdom or the teachings of Christ, praising Christ’s thought in freeing men from oppression and uniting humanity under divine fatherhood and human brotherhood. The sermon highlighted Grand Army of the Republic’s role in freedom and urged wide audiences to hear the address. Dr S F Scovel prepared the summary for Temple Court. Dr. Elder in Wooster, Ohio offered eye ear nose throat services.
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Opera
Littell
Temple Court
F Scovel
Ezekiel
Christ
Republic
F. Scoven
Dr. Elder
Wooster
Wooster Notes Span Classes and Local Events
President Holden returns from New York City as the week closes. Wooster residents join in church services, meetings and social events as faculty members and townsfolk attend lectures, school elections and weddings. Notables include Hiram team preparations, Loudonville principal reelection, and plans for a Detroit-Wooster marriage.
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Holden
New York City
Mra
J. C. Boyd
Boyd
R Buell Love
Wooster
Hiram Team
Fairgrounds
M. Glenn
Ottawa
Continental Dr
F Covel
Northwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Medina
Mra W.J
Strong
Ralph Ferris
Wayne Township
Wayne Church
J.T. Begg
Laura McNary
New Waterford
Joseph C. Porter
Enid
Indian Territory
Edna Pope
Carrie Harrold
Alicn Fitch
Dain
Clarance Winans
Loudonville
R. E. Chaddock
Bis
Minerva
W M. Wilson
Memorial Chapel
Jane 11
Mr Willard Obliger
Detroit
Agatha Hard
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Achland & Wonrter Railway Co
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