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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
2
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Secretary of State A L White of White Cottage and Lemuel W Dunlap of Willismaport are listed with Muskimguia Co Board of Puls Works. AL Tatcout of Cleveland Dairy and Mood Commissioner Geo A Mace of Grevaville appear, Darke County.
Probate Judge J C Clark of West Salem Congress township Auditor Fenton Coup of Plain township Sheriff Frank P Hower Wooster Commissioner Long Term W A Bruce Wooster township Commissioner Short Term Howard Crosby Saltcreek township Recorder Platte Amstutz Milton township Infirmary Director David E Foltz Clinton township Coroner D H Harter Groeno township
The Prohibition party of Chin urges abolition of intoxicating beverages, arguing they ruin public morals and governance. It denounces Democrats and Republicans as unworthy, pledging to enact laws to end the liquor traffic and restore national integrity, urging voters to support the Prohibition ticket.
Henry B Metcalf pays tribute to the memory of Sheriff Pearson during a Prohibition rally in Rhode Island. Metcalf recalls despondency at news of Pearson's death and urges citizens to emulate his fidelity and leadership in public service.
The document lauds Samuel F Pearson as a steadfast leader whose death will not halt the Prohibition cause. It emphasizes his thorough advocacy, the lingering public interest, and the enduring influence of his life work on reform and moral duty. The piece notes renewed study of his efforts and the commitment of followers to carry on despite challenges.
Charles A Derr aged 53 years 10 months and a day died at home on S Buckeye street Tuesday Sept 0 after months long illness with liver and stomach trouble He lived in Wooster 37 years born in Reading Pa Survived by two wives and three children Charles Harry and George his father Daniel Derr one sister Mea Evlen Derr and brothers Daniel and Will Derr Interment will be in Wooster cemetery funeral from residence at 2 pm today Thursday.
The body of an unidentified man was found near the Erie railroad mile west of Burbank at 2 a m last Sunday. His skull was crushed and head bruised, suggesting a fall from a fast train. Tickets for fairs in Hardin Ashland Clinton and Clark counties were in his pockets, with the name Chas Ruducker on a Hardin county ticket.
A compact roundup lists civic updates from Wooster and nearby: street fair planned for October 8 in Wingo. County Auditor Peckinpaugh recovering from fever. Major Koltz, formerly of the city, died in Hackettstown on August 23. Various local items include postal card redemptions, mill improvements, a jail release, court proceedings, funeral notices, road work, and workstation moves. The Wayne County Fair runs September 26 to 27, with train plans for the National GAR Encampment in Washington and related events.
Wayne County Agricultural Association outlines prizes across divisions for this year’s fair. Display categories include farm products plants grain seeds fruits vegetables and provisions with top prizes of 26 20 15 and 10 in the special exhibit. Additional premiums for potatoes relics household articles curio displays and poultry are listed along with cattle and sheep barn expansions and free displays from county infirmary and children’s home farms. The fair runs Thursday to Saturday September 25 26 and 27 with strong emphasis on racing and stock displays.
About 2300 people gathered in Wooster City Park for the eleventh annual picnic of Wayne County newspaper correspondents. Highlights included a piano solo by Miss Georgia Hamilton, addresses by Rev S E Neikirk and Prof Joseph Bricker, baby show results, and the election of officers with next year’s picnic planned for Orrville.
Resolutions note the death of Leonard Lesser a bright young brother whose life brightened home and Sabbath School. The statements praise his readiness to serve and express deepest sympathy to his family while requesting publication of copies in three county papers.
The Merz Circle gathered at the U P church Tuesday evening, adjourning to Mrs. Alice Root's home for a recital of Karl Merz compositions and an informal life talk by Dr Scovel. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening September 16. MARRIAGE LICENSES.
John F Saucer and Elia Graber of Applecreek Sherman Wyre and Emma J Kauffman of Weoater are named in a marital notice. The record lists the couple and their residences.
For information about fares and other details apply to Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines.
Baltimore & Ohio announces low excursion fares on round trips from all stations west of the Ohio to San Francisco Los Angeles and Cleveland for events including National Wholesale Druggists Association meeting in Monterey and Hungarian centennial celebrations. Tickets returnable by set dates with deposits. guides to Washington published by B&O offer tours and maps for veterans groups and inquiries.
Excursion tickets to Mansfield and other fairs will go on sale September 9 to 12 from Wooster Upper Sandusky Tiffin Coshocton and intermediate stations on the Pennsylvania Lines. Reduced fares to San Francisco Los Angeles and Washington for various events promoted by the Pennsylvania Lines with agent guidance. Excursions to Chattanooga Des Moines Cleveland and other destinations announced for the National Encampment Rome Sherman Brigade Reunion Beveraing Grand Lodge meetings and city fairs with specified sale dates and round trip prices.
Liberty cattle supply light with mixed bids for prime and heavy cattle. Heifers around 650 to 765 per head with primes near 600 to 785. heavy cattle about 780 to 806. sheep and lambs show slow sheep trade but strong lamb demand with lamb prices near 4 to 5 per pound.
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