Wayne County Votes Prohibition In Three Year Dry Period
The section reports that Wayne County has voted to prohibit alcohol for the next three years. The result is described as conclusive with a narrow margin. Officials are urged to enforce the law in all municipalities, guiding the community toward a measured test of the decision's outcome. The piece notes excitement and strong personal feelings around the local option election and calls for unity in enforcement.
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Wayne County
Cheapest and Best Wooster electric proposal
The Wooster electric company proposals are weighed with focus on extending the present contract and adding betterments for night service. Citizens favor lower costs and argue lights are unnecessary after 2 am and that bright security is not guaranteed, preferring a cautious approach until taxes improve and finances allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Lectric Company
Jimmy
Milk Diet Proposed as Cure for Obesity by Professor Moritz
Professor F Moritz of Strausburg promotes an exclusive milk diet as the simplest and cheapest remedy for obesity. Patients may drink two to three and a half pints of milk daily with limited water, eating no other food. He cites a case where a patient shed fifty six pounds in eighty one cure days, but warns against impure milk and notes risks for heart or kidney conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Moritz
Strausburg
Moritz
Ohio in Politics in a Steady Postwar Pattern
Ohio politics show little alarm or deviation from its regular voting pattern in presidential years. The state has consistently favored Republicans, with narrow variances in past elections. The note highlights historical loyalty and mentions the 19th century context of presidential ballots and party majorities.
Sesit's Emulsion Promises Vital Power From Blood
The ad claims Sesit's Emulsion strengthens the body by transforming thin blood into rich blood, supplying energy to every organ, tissue, and muscle, and likens the effect to fire turning water into steam. It presents health benefits and vitality as outcomes of using the product.
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Sartas
Scott
Bryan and Taft to stump state as election nears
In 1892 reports say both Bryan and Taft will campaign across the state in coming days. It is uncertain if one or neither will be active through election, but a large Republican majority on November third is anticipated.
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Bryan
Taft
Labor and Taft Support Grow Among Workers
The piece argues that laboring men increasingly back Taft, seeing in him the candidate most aligned with labor prosperity. It asserts Taft never portrayed himself as an enemy of labor and cites a labor letter by Mr Keefe praising Taft and his wartime record enforcing union labor laws.
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LABOR
Taft
Keefe
Hershey Seeks Wayne County Sheriff Seat
George W Hershey Republican candidate for sheriff of Wayne County is a leading citizen. He previously courted the office and now runs as the party nominee. He pledges to enforce the law and uphold the Rose local option law adopted at last week's election.
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George W. Hershey
Wayne County
Hershey
Prosecotor Funck Seeks Wayne County Return
Ross W Funck, a leading Wayne County lawyer and former prosecutor, runs for a second term. He is praised for enforcing laws effectively and is urged by voters to restore him after a political landslide disrupted his reelection.
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Ross W Funck
Wayne County
Funck
Tribute From A Girl For Taft In Lancaster Ohio
A Lancaster Ohio girl offers a simple political tribute to William Howard Taft with a single chrysanthemum. The flower bears a card reading For the next president, one chrysanthemum from Viola, one vote from papa, one vote from uncle and God's blessing from all of us.
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William Howard Taft
Lancaster
Ohio
Yviola
Papa
Dalton Gazette endorses Frank Longenecker for County Treasurer
The Dalton Gazette continues praise for Frank Longenecker Republican candidate for County Treasurer, citing his proven instructional and supervisory work in Dalton. It urges voters to elect him, noting his diligence, reliability, and prior success in public service. The item also endorses Mahlon Roach for Probate Judge, calling him capable and the best choice for Wayne County.
Taft Train Off Track Delays Rally in Sterling
A large Wayne county Republican gathering in Sterling heard Taft address farmers and townsfolk for about twenty minutes. Governor Harris and Senator Smith spoke. the Taft train was derailed causing a lengthy delay before the party continued to Medina for a second rally amid loud crowds and noise.
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Wayne County
Sterling
Taft
Republican Party
Harris
Andrew Harris
Smith
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Taft Harris
Elmer S Landes
Republican
Com
J R McKinney
Medina
Wooster
Death of Samuel Lucas in Loudonville at 66
Samuel Lucas of Loudonville died suddenly on Saturday evening. He was about 66, son of Wm Lucas long a hotel keeper including the Hotel Tailman in Mt. Eaton. Brother of the late Mrs A DesVotenes of Orrville and Robert Lucas of Mt Eaton. Survived by wife and two children. Funeral held Tuesday.
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Samuel Lucas
Loudonville
Wm. Lucas
Mt. Eaton
A. DesVotenes
Orrville
Robert Lucas
Mt Eaton
Lake Fork Notes Students Return and Recitals Planned
Lake Fork notes school began at a large local site with L QO Chestown teaching this year. Richard Pearce remains slow to improve after illness. Rev Faulkner and family moved into the NB parsonage with friends visiting the new pastor and wife. The NB church primary class under Mary Lelby will present a musical recital on Oct 17, with the senior class recital one week later. EH Eagle visited from Wooster High School, Don Spreng returned to Ashland to resume studies, Mrs J F Spreng visited Green Camp to see the newborn grandson of G M Neltnor. A few farmers started cribbing corn, N. Stoufer and sister Ethel visit Marion, Kitty Spreng returned after Cleveland visit.
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Lake Fork
Big Place
QO Chestown
Richard Pearce
Faulkner
N. B
Mary Lelby
EH Eagle
Wooster High School
Don Spreng
Ashland
J F Spreng
Green Camp
G M Neltmer
New Pittsburg Social Notes and Upcoming Lutheran Aid Meeting
New Pittsburg residents report a week of illness among Mary Rittr and nearby families. Creston visitors include Mrs Ross Owens and Gail, Jerry Barnhart, and Mrs Elizabeth Piper recovering slowly. Lena Fortney works in Ashland. Mrs Arthur Ebert and son visit Daniel Weaver. Ashland-bound visits by Mrs Elmer H and Mansfield family. Mr Chas Kimber and wife visit Clyde Kimber. Lutheran Aid No 6 plans a Friday October 16 meeting at Mrs Fombelle’s home with officer elections and full attendance expected.
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New Pittsburg
Mary Rittr
Ross Owens
Gail
Creton
Jerry Barnhart
Creston
George Heffelfinger
Elizabeth Piper
Lena Fortney
Ashland
Arthur Ebert
Daniel Weaver
Elmer H
Mansfield
Alt
F. Spech
Spech
Chas. Kimber
Helen
Russell
Ryall
Clyde Kimber
Lutheran Aid No 6
Death claims Albert McFadden pioneer of Wayne County
Albert McFadden 1817 1910 died at his Bloomington home in Wooster in the 91st year. A teacher and longtime resident, he helped found the Wayne County Pioneer Society. He was the oldest member of Wooster Lutheran Church and a former supporter of temperance politics. Funeral expected from his residence Friday afternoon with interment in Wooster Cemetery.
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Albert McFadden
Wayne County
Bloomington
Wooster
McFadden
Pioneer
Sarreh Notestine
Sarah
Joseph Notestine
Nancy
Mary
Laura
P. Garretson
Topeka
Kans
MccFadden
Harrisons
Hét
W. W. Griley
Lutheran Church
Bills Allowed by County Commissioners on Monday
The County Commissioners approved various expenditures including printing for the Treasurer 800 dollars Wayne County Democrat Co printing receipts and expenditures 25.87 and inspectors report 85.25. multiple bridge ditch and road projects across Wooster and surrounding townships with names such as Ches ter Wayne and Milton. payments to The Ohio Law Reporter Co The Wooster Electric Co and other vendors totaling thousands, plus allowances for bridge work and road drainage. Entities include Wayne County Democrat Co Cloyd C Graber The Union Paper and Twine Co Kreiger Drug Store and D R Houser among others.
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Commercial Printing Company
Wayne County Democrat Co
M. W. & O. Telephone Co
Edward Young
Court House
A C Ritter
Chester Township
Cloyd C Graber
Wooster Republican
Johnson and Watson Co
Colter and Co
Ella Oberholtzer
Roester
Wooster Township
Kreiger Drug Store
Christian Graber
Dallas L. Wharton
Philip P. Graber
The
Wooster Electric Co
Henry M Knepp
William F Christine
M. L. Buchwaiter
Joseph Sullivan
Union Paper and Twine Co
Ruggles Gate Co
Wayne County Democrat
D. R. Houser
Wayne Township
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mary BE. Speck
We extend our thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted us in the illness and death of our beloved mother. Gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings from the W. C. T. U. and neighbors. The Children.
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Mary BE
Ballot Printing Bids Opened at Board of Elections
The Board of Elections opened bids Monday afternoon for ballot printing for the November election. The Herald Printing Co. bid 274 dollars for 46 books, while Clapper Printing Co. bid 259 dollars and 90 cents. The latter firm was awarded the contract.
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Board of Elections
Herald ‘Printine Co
Clapper’ Printing ‘.Co
Contranteme Seri
Official county election count confirms unchanged majority
The count by county election officials completed Monday evening confirms the official vote tally from last Thursday’s local option election. The Republican reports show 4686 votes cast with a 899 majority, matching the prior result and indicating no change in the margin.
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Bunya
Akron man L B Oberlin files bankruptcy petition
L B Oberlin of Akron former Doylestown resident filed a bankruptcy petition before Referee Harry IL Snyder of the U S Bankruptcy Court Saturday at 3 pm. He lists over 60 creditors in Akron and Doylestown and claims liabilities of 1 78093 with no assets except a small exempt household furniture. Among creditors he acknowledges a debt to Akron Democrat Co of 245 and asserts 130 due from the company. A first creditor hearing is set for October 26.
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L. B. Oberlin
Akron
Doylestown
Harry IL. Snyder
United States Bankruptcy Court
Oberlin
Akron Democrat Co
Mrs Sarah Crater Buried at Chapel Cemetery
Oct 13 entry notes Mrs Sarah Crater died Oct 1 8 burial Oct 7 at Chapel cemetery east of Golden Corners. She was past 81, mother of 14 children. Flower offerings praised, community sympathy extended to the Crater family. Local notices mention relatives visiting, birthday parties, and neighbors attending events in the area.
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Armstrong
Somme
Sarah Crater
Chapel Cemetery
Golden Corners
Mother Crater
Dave Stair
Barberton
Henry
Pennsylvania
L. Mathew
Mary Brinkerhoof
Charley Crater
John Hensel
Akron
Oliver Holmes
Cedar Valley
Bernard Rapp
Thurman Franks
Pleasant
Iome
Suicide Note Ends Life At Millersburg
Armstrong of the Advance Lumber Co. Cleveland died by his own hand at Millersburg Monday at 3 1 p m after shooting himself twice with a pistol. A note on his dress stated I have neither money or friends.
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Armstrong
Advanct. Lumber Co
Cleveland
Millersburg
Ohio Hamas Fertilizer Co Meeting Yields Interest
A group of gentlemen interested in the Ohio Hamas Fertilizer Co met on Monday and decided to pursue further steps regarding the venture. The discussion focused on potential partnerships and next actions to advance the business opportunity.
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Ohio
Hamas Fertilizer *Co
Machinery Agents Reach Deal For Plant Driers
Agents for the organization discussed securing essential drying equipment and other machinery in negotiations held Tuesday to outfit the plant. The talks aimed to ensure timely delivery and installation of the needed apparatus.
Calfskin and Gun Metal Calf Shoes Ad
Box Calf and Gun Metal Calf lace or Blucher style medium or high cut oak tanned hides inside and outside stays available in all sizes and widths priced from 1.25 to 3 dollars.
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