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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1885
Page
4
A political platform calls for strict enforcement of liquor laws, civil service reform, prudent use of public funds, and a free untainted ballot. It opposes machine influence, ballot-box stuffing, and bribery, advocating statutory prohibition and ethical governance.
Proponents express satisfaction with the current state and continue urging protection for American homes. The movement presses forward, aiming to secure policy safeguards and reinforce domestic security amid ongoing public debate.
A terse note reports Wayne County Prohibitionists making quiet gains as supporters anticipate changes in local temperance sentiment and upcoming efforts.
In a surprising turn, the Redebilcans now have a fair chance as no statutes appear to restrict their liquor plans. No law is on the statute books to obstruct their efforts.
The Ohio election yields a Republican landslide with Judge Foraker and the state ticket winning by 12 000 to 18 000 votes. Republicans also gain a comfortable legislature likely securing John Sherman’s U S Senate renomination. Major gains occur in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Toledo and Dayton while liquor regulation support grows and Prohibitionists vow to stay mobilized. Wayne County leads in proportional votes while overall Prohibition results vary by county.
The Wooster Republican remains unyielding and accuses the Herald and professors Wallace Notestine and Compton of pro Prohibition bias. The piece defends the professors' integrity, condemns Republican tactics, and argues the board should silence the mud-slinging to protect the university and students.
Rev. A B Leonard former Prohibition candidate for Ohio governor reports a rising Prohibition vote from 35 000 to 50 000 and says the party holds the balance of power. He predicts Republican success would boost temperance elements and strengthen the Prohibition cause as he discusses church leadership and campaign fatigue.
The campaign settles the Prohibition party role as none of Democratic aid. Past results show 8,362 votes for the party and 12,529 plurality for Hoadly as governor. This year Prohibitionists near 25,000 to 30,000 votes. Foraker expected to win by 10,000 to 1,000.
Wooster Republican mocks a joint returns event saying there is little truth on the editorial page while noting the Prohibitionists held returns at the Heroin office and Democrats and Prohibitionists leaders received theirs jointly in Prance's Hall.
A political speaker argues the Republican Party can crush the Prohibition party by wiping out saloons, claiming this would be cause for rejoicing and approval of the move. The statement reflects partisan tension over temperance policy.
Neither party gains or loses from the Prohibition vote as the result stands independent of both sides and appears to affect neither.
Republicans field calls urging local option as a path to curb saloons ahead of the vote. A push for restricting liquor sales surfaces in campaign rhetoric.
Harry McCzarran was re-elected county treasurer due to personal popularity despite facing opposition from the Wooster Republican party.
The Prohibitionist in every precinct plans to organize a new club and keep it in active working order for future efforts. Members aim to sustain drive and engagement across districts, building ongoing momentum for enforcement and public support.
The report notes that nai toad batteries will close for a while while rum batteries continue to bombard the homes, reflecting ongoing bombardment despite shutdown plans.
Large well appointed residence with 11 rooms located three minutes from Public Square. Inquiries directed to McClure's grocery in Dowging Block.
John Barnhart files an attachment petition in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas against George Pettite for 360 dollars for sustenance and lodging. Lands in Wayne County were attached on August 12, 1883 to satisfy the claim, with Pettite ordered to appear by the third Saturday after November 7, 1885.
Elizabeth Conkey administratrix of Maria Hayes estate filed a claim for boarding and lodging totaling 140 dollars with the Wayne County Probate Court. A hearing on the claim is set for October 27, 1885 at 10 a.m. M. C. Rouch is attorney for the administrator.
Melissa A Wagner of Wayne County Ohio petitions the Court of Common Pleas seeking divorce from John Abbot Wagner of Milford Indiana after more than three years of absence. She requests alimony custody of their son William Boyd Wagner born April 10 1882 and other equitable relief. Hearing set six weeks after October 3 1885. by attorney M C Roten. September 30 1885 Gw.
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