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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
2
A historic notice outlines the North East career of Public Square Zealot Downing Hiock, a temperance writer active in debates at Wooster. The piece discusses publishing, subscriptions, and address changes, urging readers to oppose saloon politics and support prohibition efforts led by the Anti-Saloon League.
Rev Louis Albert Banke of Cleveland's First Methodist Episcopal Church addressed the Anti Saloon League gathering in Wooster. He urged destroying the saloon as the only remedy and urged Christian unity against the liquor trade.
Judge Eason ordered petit jurors notified to appear Thursday Nov 2. He heard arguments in J F Larwill case and announced new jury assignments for Nov 22 and Nov 23 including cases 6849 Young Quan vs Blackburn and 7158 Blackburn treasurer vs Sauers.
Excerpts from the Los Angeles Times discuss prison conditions and the death penalty with quotes from supporters and critics. The piece notes views on harsh discipline, inmate welfare, and state policy amid era debates on punishment and reform.
An elderly woman in Paris refuses to admit anyone after the Republic’s proclamation. She seals apartments of relatives with republican leanings and keeps only a back room for herself and three servants. Workmen may enter for repairs, but intruders are met by a vigilant aged servant at the door.
A Grand Rapids Episcopal rector, member of the Elks, attends a meeting and faces a five dollar assessment. He gifts a speech, invites Elks to hear him preach, then the group votes to attend his church. The next service shows a larger Elks front pew and a heavy collection as the Reverend is praised.
A blurred excerpt shows two voices arguing about legible handwriting and modesty in spelling. The exchange suggests differing views on why writers choose clear or unconventional spellings and reflects a humorous debate among scribes.
The Intercollegiate Prohibition Association plans wider reach in 1901 led by D Laigh Colvin and Virgil G Hioban as organizers in Kentucky Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Eighteen clubs have formed in Pennsylvania with about half of students joining and new states to be organized. Harry Warner, secretary, will visit clubs and coordinate state arrangements while a thorough study of the issue will be shared with students. About a hundred clubs exist in central and eastern regions with others outside the association.
Change of U Aorter notices list times 37 Ex 4 55am 38 Ex 100am and Mo Mail 32pm with unclear reference.
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