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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
2
The Ohio Prohibition party adopted a platform urging the suppression of liquor traffic. It denounces alcohol as a menace to society and advocates forming a party to enact laws banning manufacture sale importation exportation and interstate transport of alcoholic beverages. It appeals to Ohio citizens to join the reform effort.
The excerpt urges voters to resist the liquor traffic by supporting direct legislation and ballot measures. It attacks Democratic subservience to Prohibition laws and calls for patriotic action to end government ties with the liquor business and remove complicit elements from politics.
A Maine editorial urges voters to oppose saloons arguing that prohibition strengthens conscience and government, criticizing those who fear reform. It condemns political corruption and calls for party alignment with law enforcement, warning that supporting the saloon is a moral failing in judgment Day. Sheriff Pearson cited as example of enforcing law with public support.
A religious appeal urges Christians to vote their conscience against liquor power. It stresses individuals must act rightly without being consumed by others choices and leaves the outcome to the majority.
The passage reflects how George KE. Nash and Kilburn fear lifting a flower against temperance measures due to parsonal desires and dependence on liquor-interests for election. It argues that personal ambition yields to party influence and the will of key state elements.
The article notes a London report finding 8048 expected deaths with 2824 fewer actual deaths among abstainers compared with 10889 expected deaths and only 400 fewer among moderate drinkers, arguing big firms already know the lesson.
John Danner in Canton News Democrat argues that tax and license laws sustain the liquor trade. He traces reform history from 1840 and Maine’s first prohibitory statute to Civil War era compromises and party loyalty to the saloon. He calls for united action across parties to end taxation of liquor.
Transfers of real estate recorded in the county office show numerous parcel trades. Named owners sell or exchange various lots and acres in West Salem Dalton Clinton Wooster Orrville and nearby townships with sums ranging from 40 to 4300 dollars and several undivided halves or specific lots described.
Bert Faux of Wooster is indicted on assault with intent to rape by a grand jury. The accuser, Mrs. Jane Bartell, widow of Wm. Bartell, says the offense occurred near the old city park. Faux, a young married man of East South Street, was arrested Friday and released on $800 bail. Marriage licenses
Burchard Ellenberger and Laura E Brumter of Wooster are listed alongside G Clarence Hackett and Bessie Edith Hayes of Applecreek in a local pairing notice.
Funeral of Samuel J. Rhoads held from family home with Rey Naftziger of Lutheran church officiating. Out‑of‑town attendees include Lizzie Rhoads Salem Kansas and families from Massillon Creston Wooster and more. University notes cover memorials, campus events, and faculty movements amid national mourning.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lantenschiager of Orrville on Friday September 13.
The season will feature nine numbers with eminent orators and fine music. The program includes Maro the Magician, Rev Parkes Cadman of New York, WM Hawley Smith of Washington, the Ottumwa Male Quartette, the Fadettes Orchestra, Hon Champ Clark of Missouri, Brockway Grand Concert Company, Rev Anna H Shaw of Beaton, and the University Band of Wooster. Prices will be higher than last year.
William McElroy born May 16 1887 in Holmes County Ohio died Sept 5 at age 64 years 4 months 19 days. He married Amanda Irene Cros Oct 4 1800. survived by four daughters and two sons. Services at Orchard Knob near Millbrook conducted Sept 8. burial in Wooster Cemetery. Known for kindness, public service, and devotion to family.
Fifty three members of Company D First Regiment left on a special train at 12 20 on Tuesday to attend the President's funeral. The train carried companies from Bucytna Gallon Manafield Ashland and Shreve. A cook from Company F T J Hamilton of Ashland fell from the train at Ougtaloge and broke his leg. He was taken home Tuesday afternoon.
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