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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
4
Publication notice printed at the Wooder post office, second class matter, informing readers of a notice tied to Hass of Downing Bleck at the East Corner of the Public Square Hass of Downing Bleck.
The article summarizes U.S. subscription laws for periodicals. It notes publishers may continue delivery until arrears are paid if no express notice is given to discontinue. Subscribers who fail to inform the publisher or move without notice remain liable. Fraud implications are outlined, and recent postal rules limit arrest powers for nonpayment or refusal to pay.
The Wayne County Herald urges neighbors to subscribe to bolster Prohibition and cites Princeton professors tied to liquor licensing. The piece mocks Republican hawks for Hanna criticism, urges Prohibition papers, and notes party splits healing. It discusses university pundits, Scovel's article reprinting, and campus saloon debates with satirical asides from Puck.
A special meeting of the New Brunswick Presbytery at Princeton faced off over Rev Charles W Shields's resignation and his signing of a college saloon license. University and Seminary professors rallied with President Patton to oppose criticism of the inn, arguing church law and discipline as the panel debated exclusion and possible retention.
Rev T E Davis of Bound Brook and others pushed formal charges against Rev Charles Shields over signing liquor license applications for Princeton. The dispute split the Presbytery and led to resolutions removing Shields from the roll and citing General Assembly rulings on saloon licenses.
A Washington letter from prominent citizens of the Y M C A appeals for support to fund a new building. It emphasizes creating a fully furnished home for the 40,000 local young men, guiding them toward Christian refinement and church involvement, with China Yan workers highlighted as leaders in church work.
A fragment from Lincoln's 1860 Cooper Institute address urges unwavering duty and faith in doing right. The quoted passage emphasizes resisting false accusations and threats while pursuing moral action.
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