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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1903
Page
2
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The Prohibition party lauds a year of growing agitation and progress as southern counties drive out saloons. They credit major corporations and railroads for helping the cause by prohibiting employee access to alcohol on and off duty, arguing drinking harms trust and safety in business and public life.
President E C Jordan of the National Retail Liquor Dealers Association says local option high license and unjust legal restrictions are rising in popularity across states. He argues that temperance sentiment and Prohibition are losing ground contrary to public belief.
The party reports strong readership and growing support over the past year led by Oliver W. Stewart and his workers. Ridicule has faded, respect for party aims grows, and unity strengthens as the group faces the 1904 campaign with a united front.
The Party reports substantial victories with Pennsylvania near 26 000 votes and gains across New York and Ohio. Local option in Ohio strengthens Prohibition positions as supporters back the party while criticising rulers for lax enforcement. The text credits Chairman McCartney and loyal volunteers for steady work.
The note lauds temperance support and reports nationwide subscriptions totaling 1138 000 with members counted across the country. It emphasizes growing reader engagement and gratitude for the updated circulation figures.
A distressed article notes prohibition papers and various leaflets from Chicago and The Dormersyune warning of wreck and woe from modern media. It laments secular papers fueling ruin of home and manhood and calls for renewed moral action against perceived evils.
The article reflects on strong yearly progress in legitimate trade, notes concerns about overvaluation and watered stock, praises farmers and crops, and highlights sound foreign relations. It urges responsible stewardship and aligns with Roosevelt's call for reverent, prudent use of blessings.
A fragmented critique argues drunkenness fuels lynching across communities. It cites saloon prevalence as a trigger for unrest, claiming sober men lead lynch mobs infrequently while alcohol turns people into brutes regardless of race. The piece references the Michigan Christian Advocate to support the stance.
Mrs Elizabeth Jones wife of D K Jones of Shreve died November 20 at the home of her nephew D E Foltz after a brief illness. She was 84 years old a daughter of Thomas Ray and came to Wayne county in childhood. Survived by Lake F Jonas of Weoster Captain Benjamin Jones of Cleveland Mrs David Foltz of Shreve and Mrs Dr Sanderson of Dayton. Funeral services were held Sabbath forenoon with interment in Weoster cemetery.
Mrs. Efe Felwell of Ripley died at a relative’s home south of Shreveport. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Bert W. Lowy to preach the annual Thanksgiving sermon. Mrs. George Hayes, sister of Prof. Gumbine, died in Lebanom Pa this week. Junior Ginter, four year old son of D. M. Glater, fell on Walton Street and cut his head Monday.
Special correspondence from Kittery, Maine, chronicles the town’s founding lineage dating to 1620 and 1631 with the Pepperrell family at its center. It describes early settlements, the first mills, shipyards, forts at Fort McClary, and the evolution of Kittery Point, Gerrish Island, and surrounding hamlets.
An auction in Orkellyunga featured a 19 year old girl as the joke bidding item. A farmer bid 10 000 crowns, won the auction and later married the girl, presenting the sum before the ceremony.
Dr John Graham Brooks criticizes common school texts for showcasing urban clerk and trader viewpoints. He argues arithmetic geography and reading books fail to celebrate country life and farm opportunities, persuading farm children to despise rural surroundings.
B C Barnard of Hartford resigns to enter Chicago University for advanced science study before returning to teaching. Dr S F Scovel's Memorial Chapel sermon focused on conversion and Paul. A new arc light near Memorial Chapel improves night visibility. Harry Martin visited home near Burbank. Charles R Boeshart newly enrolled in the teaching department. Elbert R Moses gave an eloutionary recital in Waterville and may return for holidays. Faculty of the School of Music recital praised as delightful. Case School beat Wooster in Friday’s game 39 to 0, but closer than expected. Maurice Steele of Canton, last year a Wooster student now at Purdue, visited. Mr Camp of Cleveland discusses brother’s entry into University next term.
Mrs Anna R Simmons of Mitchel South Dakota, a national W C T U speaker, will deliver an address at the Baptist church Friday night November 27 at 7 30. The hour will focus on That boy of mine. A collection will be taken at the close.
James McDavitt of Wooster has been granted a divorce from Mary McDavitt on the grounds of gross neglect. Mrs. McDavitt is awarded alimony of 500 dollars.
Judge Squier Sweeney ruled last Thursday in favor of Mrs Addie Downing Peckinpaugh and co plaintiffs in a possessory case against H F Crowl for the cov er room of the Downing Block now occupied by Crowl’s establishment and the U S Express office. Peckinpaugh seeks to rent the room to the Electric Package Co.
Philip Brant of Orrville was arrested Tuesday on the complaint of his father John Brant who said his son grabbed him by the throat and threw him down. He was placed under a peace bond of $200.
Mahlon C Brenneman and Grace A Rice of Orrville. William Park and Viola Huber of West Salem. Charles F Sculer of Richville and Estella F Bott of Dalton. Cyrene F Derr of Wooster and e Schwartz of Orrville.
Private funeral services for Mrs. C. L. Crabbe were conducted at the residence of her son Dr. G W Ryall on Wednesday. Interment followed at Weseter cemetery.
Residents on North Market street report crossed electric wires twice on Tuesday at the Schwartz residence. The first floor light circuit burned out followed by the second floor circuit. paper and furnishings were damaged and Mrs. Schwartz suffered a severe shock.
The Progressive Farmers Club met November 19 at Mr. and Mrs. D. 8. Tintsman’s home north of Wooster. D. R. Firestone was reelected president, F. I. Helms VP, Mrs. W. A. Bruce secretary, E. Mayes treasurer, and Miss Rowe Wilson chosen corresponding secretary but declined.
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