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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
5
A damaged, fragmentary political broadside argues against liquor interests and in favor of the Prohibition party. It denounces beer trade, political bosses, and saloon influence while urging voters to support prohibition as a moral and fiscal remedy. The text cites figures and urges action against the liquor traffic.
A New York Voice tribute highlights Neal Dow's strength as a reformer, crediting his tempered zeal and unblemished character. It notes his lifelong fight for Prohibition and his acts of charity, delivering the poor, aiding the needy, and defending the vulnerable.
The University lecture course will feature leading performers and speakers, with seats priced $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00. Programs begin October 27 at Proctor & Oball's dragatore, including The Lyric Ladies concert, Rev A W Lamar lecture, Miny Anna Louisd White monologue, Sonla Favour lecture, Rev Robt Stuart Mac Arthur lecture, and a Clark recital in 1898. Notices will follow as events are announced.
A Washington Letter describes the annual demonstration of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at First Congregational Church with banners and a District motto. It notes speeches by Mary F. Wells and references to Neal Dow, the Washington Mi. U. M. association building plans, and comments by Londoner William Harwell on American temperance. Canon Gore of Westminster Abbey preached on the Brotherhood of Man in Washington.
The Wooster University School of Music announces a second season of Artists Recitals. Notable performers include critic Mr. Krenier with Mrs. Krehbiel and Miss Lotta Mills, Elert Gauste, Leia von Kunits, Cuanttes E. Cienens, and Miss Briuger. Five recitals total price one dollar. Jarron Oliver, Director.
An 1897 newspaper excerpt promotes Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments, detailing how to test urine and urging purchase from druggists with sample offers and mail requests. It also annou nces a United States Civil Service examination in the city for clerks and carriers, listing dates, age limits, filing deadlines, and processing details.
A historic proclamation from the National Prohibition Party outlines a nationwide effort to suppress the manufacture export import and sale of alcoholic beverages. It urges unity among prohibition supporters and calls to leave other political questions to representatives while centering the welfare of the people on prohibition. It also asserts that suffrage should not be abridged on account of sex.
Rev H F McLane of Athens presents Prohibition resolutions pleading for total suppression of alcoholic beverage traffic. The report denounces liquor for degrading morality, taxes, crime, and poverty, calls for law enforcement, criticizes major parties, and urges voters to unite for immediate prohibition.
A fragment shows a table entry reading Bin L eight Allen low. The readable parts indicate an in‑paper time table item with identifiers B and C and names or codes such as Allen and Low.
Fragmented timetable notes Noa 27 and Noa 28 trains between Columbus Cleveland and Cincinnati. Mentions vestibuled cars, occupancy after 9:00 p.m at Union Station west end, berths available until 7:00 a.m. at infirm depot. Contact Gen Pass Agent for details.
Sabbath School at 9 00, Young People's Meeting 5 15 PM, Prayer Meeting midweek. Disciples Church of Obriat holds Lord's Day services at 10 30 AM. Teen School 9 00 AM, Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Glasgow Superintendent and local pastors listed with times around 7 08 PM and 4 30 PM.
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