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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1895
Page
3
A discussion on Is the Power of the Pulpit Declining? followed Rev Charles Herron’s address at Dr J T Wisner’s home. Clergy and lay scholars weighed the pulpit’s enduring influence amid modern culture, education, and social change, noting past eras of strong preaching and challenges from secular thought.
A sermon argues that Christianity must engage hearts today as in the past. It contends the pulpit should not be merely instructive but ignite moral energy to urge duty and service to God and humanity. The piece suggests current life is peaceful yet spiritually hollow without divine power.
Bulletin 148 outlines 1893 1894 oat results from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. It covers seedbed conditions wet springs underdrained fields, yields by variety groups Welcome Seizure and others, top performers, long term averages, grain weight per bushel, shrinkage, and effects of sowing on unplowed land. Also notes on heavy weight oats not guaranteeing lower blunt content. Alleged Wayne County farmer Thos Kirk amid multiple Cleveland arrests for liquor and women, awaiting $11.50 court payment.
Rev H. Miller argues a clear line between statesmanship and partisanship. He warns partisanship serves party interests, harms national welfare, and erodes public trust, while true statesmanship aims at the common good through impartial policy and enlightened leadership guided by broad patriotism and divine providence.
A historical call emphasizes improving character and intelligence of the people to guide national policy. It warns against self serving aliens and partisan mobs aiming to seize control of state pillars. The passage advocates Americanization moralization and Christian citizenship to prevent the ruin of liberty and ensure stable governance.
Secretary of State Samuel M. Taylor replies to probate judges on naturalization of foreign born women before voting. He notes the act grants rights to women 21 and older born or naturalized in the United States to vote and be voted for in school officer elections, with conditions based on marriage status, age at arrival, residence, and declarations of intention. Children of naturalized parents remain citizens, but voting rights have been questioned without parent naturalization certificates.
Theological seminary preacher from Wittenberg delivered a sermon at the Lutheran church. Eighteen adults and one infant baptized at the Methodist Episcopal church on March 17. Over the year 132 members added to the church. First Presbyterian postponed action on Rev. Charles Herron’s release. decision to come at next Sunday’s meeting. Rev. W. Dawston spoke at the Methodist church praising St. Patrick and Ireland’s Christian influence.
The Mesars Hein and Mrs. J S Kief fer hosted the Traveler's Club on Wednesday evening. Mrs H A Haller on West Liberty street received a large surprise party for her birthday led by 24 friends. Fanchon Lee celebrated her eighth birthday with about 25 young guests on Beall avenue. James Reed and family enjoyed an old fashioned spelling match at Spruce street with Mrs Hugh Mairs winning a silver cup. Guests later recalled the taffy pulling and refreshments, and well wishes were shared as they departed.
The Board of Election counted 190 ballots with four names each. 170 names received votes and 12 alumni led by Knott and Mansfield's J. W. Knott and E. W. Yore were top vote-getters. Four trustees will be elected though one fifth of voters must cast final ballots. results to be announced at Commencement.
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