Prohibition State Ticket in Ohio Campaign of 1908
The platform announces Prohibition party candidates for governor and other state offices, denounces alcohol influence in politics, and calls for complete prohibition of manufacture, importation, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors. It condemns regulation as failed and urges church, merchant, and citizen action at the polls to overthrow the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oblon Conventio
Springfield
Tta
Nciine
Avai
Ohlo
Ohio
State Central Committee Members List and Executive Team
The State Central Committee members are listed with names and towns including Springfield, Martin, Sinclanstt, Holliday Norwood, J C Uplold, Wiley, Rev A, Watkina, Edor, Meachem Wilmington, Pickering, HFP McLane, Baker, Robart Gas, Le Peeks Bandusky, Jamoa septamin, Bridgeport, Capt J Mt Broth, Canton, Foltz, Akron, Geo L Cause, Draveland, and A L Talbot Cleveland. The State Executive Committee was convened with F. M. Mocmbney as Chairman, McDowell Secretary, John F Grega Treasurer, Hubert Candy Columbus, H F Kiclane Toledo, L. Peake Vandusky, J B Dolnomnadl, and J M Scott Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatrman McCartney
F. M. Mocmbney
McDowell
John F Grega
Hubert Candy
Volumbus
H. F. Kiclane
Toledo
L. Peake
Vandusky
J BD
Rolnomnadl
Ji M. Scott
Granville
Fragmented historical note on social order and propriety
A garbled text fragment discusses sowing and reaping, governance and virtue, and irregularity. It presents a jumble of phrases about propriety, population, and societal order, with no clear narrative or identifiable events.
Government Speech Clarifies Licensing Impact
A poorly formed fragment notes government statements on licensing and a claim that actions are more confusing than helpful. It references fines or penalties and suggests a need for clearer policy, but lacks concrete details or identified parties.
Voting Church Endorses Rum Trade Amid Debates
A regional voting church signals near unanimous support for rum trade policies sparking concerns over revenue and associated death and destruction amid tensions with opposing factions.
Unclear Source Phrase on Economic Policy
Fragmentary text discusses business costs and corporate influence. Mentions removing support that cripples workers and stifles activity. Lacks clear names dates places or concrete events.
Railroads aid temperance drive with employee bans
Railroads enforce temperance orders with dismissals and shop rules. Nickel Pinto ban discharges eighteen men for violating a no drink tag. Quen and Crescent orders require all shop employees in Ludia to avoid saloons or lose positions.
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Quen and Crescent Tar
Ludiav
Rutland Police Report Arrestees In First License Month
In Rutland Vermont the first month of operation reported 64 arrests under the new license ayate. Prohibition continues to be debated as 4 for the same month last year are cited by some as evidence it does not prohibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonaus
Cmanghm
Shane
Duran
Rutland
Vermont
The Devil's License and a Christian's Dismay
A fragment condemns the devil’s license as a poor commentary on Christians who accept it. It argues there is no shared interest, only joint action that makes victory for both sides impossible, and claims the devil has not left the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuear
Devil
Santa Monica Bank Deposits Rise Amid Crime Drop
Santa Monica banks report deposits up by 46,000 in the first quarter compared with the previous year while crime fell about 80 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
California
Joonse
Unclear text on poison and deadly virus impact
Fragmentary passage discusses poisons, a deadly virus, and harm to a community and unborn generations, but readable specifics are unavailable.
Evildoing in Election System Attracts Moneyed Interest
Fragment discusses money corrupting the electoral process with valuable coins as motive. It argues that without pay, men would not support or engage in the ballot system, labeling the current setup as unjust and driven by profit.
Ap Institution and Saloon Influence on Society
A compact critique argues that institutions abusing power harm governance and that saloons corrupt patrons while affecting citizenry. the piece portrays unchecked influence as tearing down rather than building up social structure.
Addressing Riots and the Open Saloon
The piece argues public upheavals stem from open saloons and calls out officials for failing to act. It notes race riots across towns and cities, urging readers to examine underlying causes rather than blaming Negroes.
No Man Better Than The Party Says A License Man
A reader complains that political loyalty to a party overrides personal judgment arguing a license advocate’s actions imply divine error in Sinai mandating strict prohibitions. The fragment hints at party over principle in policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sinai
Restrictions on alcohol bitterness across civilizations
A fragment discusses how forbidding alcohol leads men to break rules and commit crimes, noting mockery of religious converts who drink. It claims Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists would disallow toxicants, reserving trade for Christian lands and men, while some engage and spread the trade to native peoples.
Prohibitionist Inspiration From Charles Wagner
Charles Wagner calls for unwavering faith and courage in the Prohibitionist cause. He argues the steadfast soul withstands threats and corruption, standing alone against hostile numbers in defense of moral boundaries.
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Charles Wagner
Wayne County Fair Attendance Varied Despite Weather
Despite threatening weather on Thursday Wayne County's annual fair drew 4851 tickets, with strong exhibits from the Experiment Station and the Children's Home. On Friday attendance dropped to about 1800 as racing drew interest, reflecting fluctuating crowd levels across days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
University Notes Highlight Various Local Students
Frank H Pettigrew of Ur bana enrolled for a special preparatory course on Monday. The Canton team lost to Wooster Saturday afternoon with a score to be announced. Fred E Merrick, once popular, now organizes Sabbath schools in Washington. Edgar Candor, recently ill, can resume study soon. Miss Keener of West Salem enrolled Monday in the School of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Pettigrew
Urbana
Canton
Wooster
Fred Ef. Merrick
Washington
Edgar Candor
Miss Keener
West Salem
School of Music
Philomathean Society Formed By College Men
A new literary society named the Philomathean is organized by young men in the college department. Lee B. Durstine of New York City, class of ’78, visited his mother over the Sabbath. Prof Archbald preached Sabbath afternoon at School House No. SOGFER-OF-the-city. Oratorio practice led by Prof J B Oliver is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philomathean
Lee B. Durstine
New York City
Archbald
Sogfer-Of
Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Brings Civil War Veterans Together
About 40 Civil War soldiers and sailors gathered on the square at 10 a.m. Tuesday then marched to the city park for a reunion. Gen Wiley’s home visited, and pensions were discussed as officers were elected and a pork and beans dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Ilness
Lient Mahlon Ronch
Scroggs
Washington County
van Neat
Lient
Ronch
R T
Sseaters
S. N Coe
Orrville
John E Applebaugh
Andrew Branstetter
H. C. Marlindale
New London
Council gives favorable report on W Larwill street sewer
At Monday night’s meeting the council heard a favorable report on the W Larwill street sewer project and discussed a proposed large sewer on Bever street. A new voting place was considered but no action was taken and the council adjourned to meet Thursday evening.
Pleasant Home Town Notes and Local Visits
Pleasant Home residents attended the Inez fair and a Cheater township Sunday School convention with a large audience. Visits included Mrs Eagle of Williams County and Miss Anna Irvin of Orrville while D N Snyder added a barn in Iowa and Prof Gault held a position in Oakland College. Burial of David Emery at New Pittsburg was reported and Rev Overholer gave a farewell sermon at Fair Haven Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
Tod, Spreng
Ashland
H. Lindseyorth
Jobs Spreng
Catherina Rombach
Cheater Township
Eagle
Williams County
Ohio
D.N Snyder
Iowa
Charlee Austen
Altoona
D N Snyder
Anna Irvin
Orrville
Bart Ginter
Lizzio Galletin
Glen Mason
Ashland College
David Emery
New Pittsburg
Dill Clipinger
Prof. Gault
Oakland College
Henry Sechrist
West Salem
Bollinger
Cheater
A. C Clark
Bethel Church
Overholer
Fair Haven Church
Reunion notes highlight death notices and 1904 plans
The 76th C. W. Association records admissions of deaths including Harvey W. Hahn and A. S. McClure with resolutions praising their service. It announces Canton, Ohio as the 29th reunion site and lists officers and committee members. A memorial design for Vicksburg is described, with several veterans speaking at the gathering and a dinner hosted by the Given Relief corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Curry
WB Taunyhill
T D. Wolbach
W H .Woodland
J Christopher
S. Metzler
L A. Helwick
B.H Wile
N. Coe
Wim. Hummer
J H. Morrison
Frank Crowfoot
Millersbunz Wooster
Orrville
Co I
A. S. McClure
Daniel Werntz
Co. I
Igor
J B. Taylor
Grand Rap'ds
Mich
S. P Callihan
St. Louis
Wm. Z. Swartz
Sioux City
Iowa
Committee
Harvey W. Hahn
W. W. Scott
Isaac Longacre
Jacob Reider
Knapp
Wm. Forney
76Th C. W. Association
Andrew Branntetter
Wooater
van Nest
S.N Coe
National Military Park
Vicksburg
L. Woodland
Frank K. Crowfoot
Simeon Chapman
Agth
Pres
J .S. Goodyear
Canton
V. Pres
Nathan Young
Sec'y
Enos Pierson
Wooster
J. H. Hill
Fred Roma
John Griffin
Jas. Jobe
N. Young
Co. E
C. VI
W. C. Hughs
Matoor
Ill
Capt. McNulty
Wanton
Enos P
Railroad Tickets In Soak At Union Depot
Waterlogged railroad tickets worth thousands of dollars submerged at the Union depot as flood damage disrupts travel. The incident highlights extensive financial losses from the inundation.
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Union Depot
Kansas City Star
Big Prairie Notes on Sunday Work and Local Visits
Our section hands worked on Sunday in anticipation of president Cassatt's special tar to pass over the road. Osto, Chas. Ferris of Barberton came home Saturday evening. John Campbell of Pierceton Ind visiting Kerr and Bruce families. Chas. Parcel moved in Eshelman house near Newkirk church. Dell Lee occupies Parcel's vacated house. W. Gibson of Canton called on customers Saturday. Samuel Jobes, an old veteran, went to the Soldiers Home last week. John Hudson, attending business college at Wooster, spent Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Branstetter
Elbert Finch
Springfield
Ohio
16Th
O. V I
Elbert
G. A. RoHalt
Hinaclock
Branstetter
F. N. Hickok
van Nest
H.T Fisher
Cleveland
Cassatt
Osto
Chas. Ferris
Barberton
John Campbell
Pierceton
Indi
Kerr and Bruce
Chas. Parcel
Eshelman
Newkirk
Dell Lee
Parcell
W. &. Gibson
Canton
Samuel Jobes
John Hudson
Business
Wooster
Marriage Licenses for Seville Jackson Wooster couples
Carl Colburn of Seville and Lottie Stull of Jackson marry license issued. Harry Mann and Florence Miller of Wooster also listed for marriage license. Dr Elder ophthalmology notes Wooster with eye ear nose and throat reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Colburn
Seville
Lottie Stull
Jackson
Harry Mann
Florence Miller
Wooster
Dr. Elder
Local Notes and Minor Births and Incidents
A daughter was born to James Sigler and his wife of Blessing Ave on Sunday Oct 4. Frank L Wenger formerly of Wooster wed Ida B Salisbury in Minneapolis Sept 33. UP church men roof the Sabbath School room. women serve a dinner. County officials decide to repurpose sheriff and old clerk offices for a law library. Ames Maurer won a $400 contract. Postal Telegraph messenger Clifford Jolliff fell from his wheel near Hugh Bowers on the square Sunday. he escaped serious injury. John Forsh of Wooster lost two fingers loading ties near the depot last Saturday due to rope and pulley mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sigler
Blessing Ave
Summiesionera
Ames Maurer
Clifford Jolliff
Horase
Hugh Bowera
Loudonville
John Forsh
Wooster
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J MM Scott
Alexandria
J 0. Clark
Weat Ralom Hor
Lavi W Berker
Mainer
Thomas Milly
Dalton
Sams Enon
Great Corporation
Cripp
Presider Roosevelt
Brahms
Buddha
Mohammed
University Notes
16Th Regiment
V. L
Akron
Big Prairie
Mextion
Frank L Wenger
Dias Ida B Salisbury
Minneapolis, Minn
UP Church
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