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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1902

Page

2

Prohibition State Ticket Sought Across Ohio Ballot

Secretary of State White of White Cottage Muskingum Co Board of Public Works Samuel W Dunlap Williamsport Picks assigns positions for Supreme Court Dairy and Food Commissioner George A Maca Greenville Darko Co Probate Judge J C Clark West Salem Congress township Auditor Fenton Coup Plain township Sheriff Frank P Hower Wooster Commissioner Long Term W A Bruce Wooster township Commissioner Short Term Howard Croaby Saltcreek township Recorder Platte Amatutz Milton township Infirmary Director David J Foltz Clinton township Coroner D H Harter Greene township

al, White White Cottage Muskingum Co. Board of Public Works Samuel W.dunlap Williamsport Picksway Co Supreme Court A L Talcott Cleveland Geo J C Clark West Salem Congress Township Fenton Coup Plain Township Frank P Hower Wooster W. A. Bruce Howard Croaby Saltcreek Platte Amatutz Milton Township David J Foltz Clinton Township D H Harter Greene Township

Prohibition Platform Advocates Immediate Saloon Prohibition

The Prohibition party of Chin In assembles a declaration of principle denouncing liquor traffic as ruinous to manhood and government. It calls for immediate abolition of saloon operations including manufacture importation exportation transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages and pledges to enact laws enforcing prohibition. It urges voters to support the Prohibition ticket to restore Christian citizenship and financial welfare.

Prohibition Party of Chin Hodnee America Mlagovernme Tevet

Drunkenness as Moral and Physical Disease Cited

Dr Caleb Jones argues drunkenness is both a moral and physical disease requiring treatment not inheritance. He states alcohol causes depravity and the nervous system is overstimulated by drinking.

Caleb Jones

Prohibition Urged to Curb Liquor Influence

A citizen-led argument contends liquor is a powerful enemy to be defeated by coercive law rather than influence. It calls for a national code to ban its further use, stressing that justice rests on responsible citizens and government vindicators.

Ballot Counting Rules Reflect Party Affiliation

A fragment notes ballots tally by party, stating a tax or license ballot counts for that party regardless of voter intent or discussion. The text hints at a voter error or misperception affecting ballot outcomes.

Tax Ballot Dispute Cited by John Danner

John Danner argues that liquor interests and religious figures would both influence voters through tax ballots. He claims that ballots counting for or against the Dow Tax would affect saloon legality, and accuses preachers and grocers of dishonesty in backing constitutional tax schemes in Ohio to gain liquor votes.

Descen Ohio John Danner

Wooster Rail Line Promotes Rum and Ruin

A satirical rail notice touts a fictitious line to Ruin with bottles and vice on board. It mocks alcohols and saloons, warns of dangers to society, and questions a town’s right of way for a branch road extending to Wooster.

Euzenes Wooster Goms

University Street Kept Up By Initiative After Council Petition

At a short city council meeting on Monday the Board of Trustees of the University of Wooster won a petition to maintain a street within university property. The campus beautification plan prompted the decision. A Lakeside Park picnic for former Wayne and Holmes counties residents elected officers J B Hemmer as president and Wesley Chamberlain as vice president. F C Holder and B F Baker were named second treasurer and committee member with A W Blackburn and F C Holder as arrangements committee for next year’s event.

Board of Treatees University of Wooster Wayne Holmes Lakeside Park Akron J B. Hemmer Wesley Chamberlain Treas F C. Holder F Baker A. W. Blackburn

Wooster area notes include deaths weddings and visits

Local items report visits from Bert Hoijaington and others in Akron and Wooster. Obituary notes Daniel Fetzer of Easton, Eli Miller death, and farewells for Rev Gay moving to Washington DC. Wedding plans and church events mingle with school and social updates among neighbors and families.

Reverend Noble Leaves Post After Farewell Sermon

Rev E E Noble pastor of the ME church resigns after two years and will depart Sept 19 for Bedford County Pennsylvania. He will not serve the coming conference year due to a cancer on his lip and is receiving treatment. The town prays for his speedy recovery and hope he resumes pastoral duties next year. Other local notes include guest visits from West Salem and Wooster, school attendance at Smithville, and the New Pittsburg baseball team defeating Plain 11 to 8.

Scott Gay Wooster Eli Miller Alice Stephenson Massillon D Kintner D White H Hohn Ralph Bixler Aliis Stephenson M E Crtizen Rey Gay Bis Bia Washington, DC Irge Christ E. E. Noble Noble Bedford County Zook Palestine Mra Smith Mr. Tanner Maud Smith West Salem M. Vicker Dr Webb Eon Lloyd Portage Stark Counties John A Fireatona Smithville Boehm

Pleasant Home camp reunion draws light turnout

The Pleasant Home Garver reunion on the camp grounds drew a smaller crowd than past years though social parts were enjoyable. Address of welcome by Bert Garver of Fremont. Prohibition lecture by Rev Hickok from Wooster earlier praised. Local notes include Horst’s Missouri trip plans, Atkinson couple visiting Brenizer family, Kesler adding to his house, and weather with heavy rain at Pleasant Home over the weekend.

E Garver Bert Garver Fremont Rev Hickok of Wooste M. H Horst Missouri

University Notes Highlights Fall Term Openings And Moves

The fall term opens Wednesday September 17 with a lecture by President Holden. Preparatory building and Severance Hall ready at start. College and Biological buildings near completion. Heating plant progress is strong with trenches and pipes nearly finished. Faculty and staff changes noted. several visits to infirmaries and the Experiment Station.

Holden Severance Hall Ohio

Wayne County Correspondente Picnic Program

City Park event on September 6 features opening remarks by Miss Pearl Hosgner and Rev Nei kirk. A baby show offers two age classes with prizes of photographs and a one year paper subscription. Wooster guests include Mr George Kettler hosting an evening operetta at City Hall.

Wayne County City Park Pearl Hosgner Neikirk J. W Bricker Smithville Futura Mre Awkins Jacot Brothers Henry M. McDowell Lodi Olie Diroh Chester Two J A. Sullivan Congress Georgie Hamilton Orrville EB. Eshelman Wonater Quartette The Goblina James A. Hamilton Origilla Crescent Dawson Wayne Co George Kettler Wooster City Hall Henry Jacot Ida Moor

Temperance Saloon Vote Echoes Applecreek Election

In Applecreek last Thursday the saloon election favored the law abiding citizens with 70 against and 44 for the saloon. The outcome marks a decisive rejection of the saloon under temperance efforts.

Applecreek

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