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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1882
Page
2
Constitutional prohibition of intoxicating liquors as a beverage dominates the agenda. Civil service reform advocates urge wise economy and a free ballot, safeguarded from machine influence, fraud, bribery, and bosses. Aimed at restoring integrity to governance and public trust.
John Stark was found dead in a park near Jamestown New York on a Sabbath morning. Authorities report the death as self-inflicted by alcohol.
Mr. Theodore Cook of Cincinnati is discussed as a possible governor candidate next fall on an Independent Temperance and Sunday observance platform. The description notes his prominence as a Democrat influence in local politics and party discussions.
Noah Bungard of Mt Pleasants Pa died instantly when his gun discharged after his foot slipped from the hammer while checking if it was loaded. The incident occurred at his home and resulted in a fatal head wound.
On the last Sabbath a meeting in Chester Pennsylvania marked the bicentennial of William Penn's land grant. Quaker poet John G Whittier contributed verses fitting the occasion.
A Monday assault during King Mi lan of Servia's procession at the cathedral ended with a revolver misfire aimed at the king and a bystander woman wounded. The crowd nearly killed the attacker until the War Minister intervened. Queen Natalie fainted and was carried to the palace unconscious.
Hon J D Derriss former Government Printer died Thursday at Berkeley Springs Virginia aged seventy two. A Tennessee native he lived in Indiana where he owned the Indiana State Journal. Remains were taken to Indianapolis for burial.
Official returns released by the Secretary of State tally Newman Democrat 316874 Townsend Republican 297759 Schumacher Prohibition 12202 Later Greenback 5345 with Newman ahead by 19115 and 1568 over all. Okey Democrat 314753 Doyle Republican 299389 Roseborough Prohibition 12290 Tuttle Greenback 5882 Okey ahead 16364. Wei bie Democrat 815358 Flickinger Republican 299633 Alderman Prohibition 12240 Stevens Greenback 5392 Weible behind by 1907.
The Labor Lyceum Association of New York, mostly socialist and Liberty League members, raised funds to build a hall called The Church of our Saviour. Patrons paid five cents for beer tickets, with bands and speeches at the alehouse event. Police raided, arrested several, seized the beer, and took control of the hall.
The Western Reserve Conference of the U B Church at Taylorstown Ashland County passed resolutions denouncing the traffic as criminal and destructive. It endorsed temperance sentiment and urged State and National Prohibition. The conference protested licensing and taxation of the traffic and pledged support only for movements committed to total prohibition.
The piece surveys shifts in anti liquor politics, noting Democratic momentum in Ohio and a rising Prohibition sympathy among Republicans. It cites meetings by liquor dealers and the Personal Liberty League, urging a national organization to defend liberty and property against prohibition. It highlights Ohio’s recent victory as a setback to prohibition efforts and calls for party realignment and vocal conviction within the GOP to support personal liberty and economic interests.
The California Advocate backs prohibition with caution and quotes advocates across New York Massachusetts and New Jersey. A long branch temperance convention formed the Constitutional Prohibition Union of New Jersey as debate continues on national liquor bans and constitutional amendments.
Civil Courts order seven Bowdoin College students' parents to pay nearly three thousand dollars for their sons' instrument use. Court ruling shocks families who may challenge the decision.
Mr Forney residing south of town prepares to erect four new ont. Dr Roebuck bought the Snyder homestead east of town containing 63 acres at a price per acre. Postmaster Freet has trouble with an eye and visited Cincinnati to consult. Mayor Godk and others plan to start a creamery at this place. Dr Jaques German Worm Cakes praised as a worm medicine sold by all druggists.
Reports from South America mention earthquakes small-pox and yellow fever while an eastern astronomer notes a new comet eight degrees east of a bright star. In Cincinnati ten starch firms form a pool against rivals as university authorities debate co education at Penn. An accidental pistol shot in Louisville kills a child.
Shreve plans a rifle team while West Salem seeks a library association. Diphtheria surges near Caldwell. New Philadelphia's courthouse corner laid. Wadsworth seeks winter lectures. New Lisbon notes flirtation lectures for youth. Ashland County opposes a new jail. Huron farmers unite to deter thieves. Ohio spends 4000 annually on tobacco for convicts. John Donovan found a 20 year missing daughter in Akron. Louis James dies near Creston aged 67. Wild man terrifies Albany area. An Ashland editor gifted a large cabbage head. Mansfield brass works damage costs 700. Akron girl learns printing via Beacon. Wallace Curry, Clarksville agent, robbed. admits guilt. Akron entrepreneur injured and dies after fall. Seville letters recount Jefferson portrait prank at a nullification meeting.
The publisher enlarges the book to eight pages and offers over 2000 household recipes suited to all classes. It sells at sight with strong agent incentives. Sample copies mailed at prepaid rates. territory exclusive. Address Dr Chase's Steam Printing House Ann Arbor Michigan.
On a Thursday in Knoxville Tennessee Maj Thomas O Connor president of Mechanics National Bank killed Gen Joseph Mabry in a bank doorway after a feud that included threats. O Connor fired again as Mabry fell and both men died within minutes. Mabry Jr shot O Connor and died. By standers wounded and street crowded, a complex feud tied to land suits and previous feuds with the Lusby family.
The November Century opens its second volume with ambitious wood engraving and costly frontispieces including Florence Nightingale. It showcases strong art reproduction, portraits, and essays on Venice Henry James Jr. Howells on Daudet Hugo and Whitelton English sources, stressing U S literary independence.
Excur sion trains leave from several stations with early morning and late morning departures. Fares range from $1.00 to $1.80 round trip depending on the stop. Cleveland arrivals are 10:13 a m and 1:45 p m. Tickets may be bought at Wa js ter with return until evening. The trip visits Public Parks Euclid Avenue and Popectst, and Lakeview Cemetery where President Garfield lies.
The Wayne County Stock Association holds a meeting on November 4 at 10 o'clock in the Auditor's Office. Members aged 18 and older are urged to register stock and bring pedigrees to the meeting. A Presbyterian church update mentions repairs and reopening with special guests from nearby communities.
Readable fragments show a note on goods labeled Good Shoes for Everybody and God Shoes for Our Own, with mentions of men’s fine shoes and shoe tops produced in local shops.
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