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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-01-10

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Members of the university community mourn the death of Rev. Dr. James Black, a beloved professor who continued attempting to teach even during his final illness. The well-attended funeral is held on Christmas Day. This edition also includes a reprint of the article "The Woman About Town", which was originally published in the December 27th edition of the Illustrated American. This article chronicles the journalistic career of Helen Watterson, an 1883 graduate of the University of Wooster. After graduating, Ms. Watterson worked as a journalist in Cleveland before accepting a position as assistant professor of rhetoric and English at Wooster. Three years later, she moved to New York City to write a column for the Evening Sun. This edition also includes summaries of how students and faculty spent their Christmas vacations.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-01-17

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Near the beginning of this edition of The Voice, there is some discussion of furniture changes in the library. The authors go on to respond to allegations of misrepresenting a recent football game with "W. & J.," or Washington Jeffersonian. A speech given by then-President Scovel is described in which the president announces a $10,000 donation from Mr. Selah Chamberlain for the construction of a "Chamberlain Wing." A review of a book, God In His World, follows. The authors announce elected student officers for the year and a community athletic exhibit on "How to Wrestle" is announced. There is a reflection on co-education in the United States. As is usual for the Voice during this period, a "Personals" section describes details of students' lives at school.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-01-24

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In this edition, the Young Men's Christian Association announces the poet Will Carleton's visit to campus. Carleton gave a talk on campus entitled "The Drama of Human Life." Construction work on the Gymnasium is described. The authors reflect on the new class schedule, which includes classes on Saturdays, as well as methods of study. Activities of the "Aethenean" organization are described. "Personals" and local advertisements follow.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-02-02

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In this paper, an oration contest in Kauke Chapel is recounted. The community mourns the death of Thomas Allen Walker, class of 1889, who died of a serious illness. The authors describe the research and life of a professor at the time, George Kennan, who spent time in Siberia. A program for a music recital is noted in the paper, as are updates on the activities of several societies. In the "religious" section of the paper, the Voluntary Missionary Convention in Cleveland is announced and President John of De Pauw University is quoted on college ethics. The new piano in the chapel is announced. The paper finishes, as usual, with local advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-02-07

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This edition begins with a description of a dinner held by the Vice President and his wife for the senior class. It goes on to discuss an Ohio State University sponsored football game between Wooster and Delaware. The authors go on to discuss plans for a "Pan Hellenic" banquet. This is followed by a long segment of philosophical reflections on "Sovereignty of Thought and Servitude of Action." The "Religious" segment is followed by a letter from J. Campbell White, who was traveling for the Y.M.C.A. at the time. This edition includes a long "Literary Note" which summarizes magazines and publications.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-02-14

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Authors express excitement about the upcoming State Contest, which presumably refers to the oratorical contest mentioned in several other editions of The Voice around this time. The annual meeting of the Ohio College Press Association is announced. There is a long religious reflection on the "Evolution of the Individual." The second meeting of the Intercollegiate Press Association is announced. The Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity reception at J.S.R. Overholt's is recounted.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-02-21

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One author discusses the Gymnasium Show and reproaches students for attending in only small numbers, particularly because the entry fee was meant to benefit the construction of new baths. Although President Scovel originally announced in morning chapel that work on the gymnasium baths had been suspended because the Athletic Association had failed to provide $200, the students raise enough money in pledges to compensate for the Gymnasium Show's lack of revenue. Five Wooster students attended the Twenty Fourth Annual Convention of the Ohio Y.M.C.A. Members of the university community are disappointed that Wooster was unsuccessful in the State Oratorical Contest, which was hosted at Wooster. The contest, which is described in detail in this paper, was won by Miss Kate. E. Morhart of the Ohio State University.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-02-28

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The editorial section begins with complaints about the library furniture and continues to reflect on the cancelation of the anticipated George Kennan lecture. The Intercollegiate Press Association meeting is described, followed by a philosophical reflection on materialism and accounts of the Oratorical Association, Intercollegiate Athletic Association, and Press Association meetings. The authors go on to describe Eli Perkins' anticipated visit to speak at City Hall and an essay contest hosted by the American Protective Tariff League. In the Religious section, the authors remember Mr. Herriot, a student who had died years earlier at the college.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-03-07

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The Editorial section of this edition of the Voice begins with discussing the date of the Pan-Hellenic night. It also talks about the senior class organizing for the Boston Symphony and Orchestral Company to come and play a concert. The following section of the newspaper is titled, "The Recital"; this section deals with the seniors of music's recital. The next section, analyzes the retreat that occurred in Mt. Hermon, Massachusetts with Mr. Moody to study the bible. Sergius Stepniak was a celebrity speaker at the Opera House, his speech was about "Nihilism".
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-03-14

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The Editorial section begins with a heartfelt message about saying goodbye, honoring, and remembering a professor, whose name was not mentioned. They next paragraph discusses the turnout of the Boston Symphonic and Orchestra concert. The Memorial section was dedicated to the professor being discussed in the editorial section, Dr. James G. Black. The memorial was held in Kauke Chapel. The "Mastery-Mystery" section is a philosophical discussion about acquiring truth while eliminating error.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-03-21

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The Editorial section discusses the Cleveland Missionary Convention where hundreds of students from different colleges and universities assembled to receive impressions and communicate those impressions to other students. The Memorial section goes over the environment, set up, and turn out of the memorial for Dr. James G. Black. The following section titled, "Attention Soldiers", is an attempt to recruit young men ages 21-30 for the army. The Organization, Religious, Personals, and Locals sections follow this.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-04-11

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The last term has approached the students, stated in the Editorial section, and was opened with a lecture by President Scovel titled, "Economy of Time". This section also states that baseball season is soon approaching, in fact, the first game is at Akron in two weeks from the date of this paper. The Editorial section also has a piece related to the upcoming commencement, and how people should stay on campus to experience it. "A Plea for Nature" is a philosophical piece related to the idea of existence versus living. Dr. Frank J. Weed or the medical department passed away on March 28th. The Religious, Personals, Locals, and Other Colleges section follows, and these sections contain miscellaneous facts.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-04-18

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The Editorial Section discusses how Cornell's fraternities compete against each other in unofficial baseball league. This section also talks about a singing group brought in for entertainment that was a huge hit among the students- Ariel-Thomas. The following paragraph discusses the recent student protest at Wabash College regarding the leaving of one of their favorite professors, Dr. John M. Coulter, for a presidency position at Indiana State University. The section titled, "University Extension", discusses and includes an article written by the Cornell "Daily Sun" regarding the use of books and lectures in a classroom. "The Wings" section discusses the plans for the new additions to the science building. The Religious, Personals, Locals, and Other Colleges sections follow.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-04-27

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The Editorial begins with a discussion of the tradition of Society Farewells. The authors go on to critique the Music faculty's hesitance to grant leaves of absence. A student paper on the topic of Shakespeare is included in the section "Was Hamlet in Love with Ophelia." The opening baseball game in Akron is recounted, as is the Aethenian Society's Declamation Contest. The paper ends with the usual "Personals" and "Locals" sections, followed by local advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-05-02

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The paper begins with a call for subscribers to pay their dues and with an announcement of State Field Day to be held at Ohio State University. There is a section near the beginning detailing the importance of the Index, the college yearbook, and the publishing of the year's edition. There's a short description of the New York State Legislature's "University Extension" bill. A performance of Pinafore by the Wooster Opera Company is discussed. Various writings and sonnets are included.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-05-11

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This edition includes an article called They Rush, which recounts the ball game, termed the 'event of the season', between Sophomores and Freshmen. It also recounts the ball game between Butchell and Wooster, where Butchell beat Wooster in one inning. This paper, like a few others, includes a poem under the religious section called God Be With You and ends with advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-05-16

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It is almost time for the annual catalogue of the University which is the announcement of all the interesting things about the institute. Ball team going through some trouble with the loss of their two strongest players. "The Heir Apparent" by Frank Fetter tackles the big question - why are we here. The Personals include field day, a new pastor for the Presbyterian Church and more.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-05-23

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The "Editorial" section discusses the beginnings of Commencement Week on campus, as well as how the Field Day was not a successful event. The section titled, "The Reception - President and Mrs. Scovel Entertain the Seniors" discusses how President Scovel and his wife host a reception for the senior class and their friends. "The Wings" section discusses how the executive committee met to opens bids for construction on campus last Thursday. This newspaper also includes personals, organizations, and local news.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-06-08

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This newspaper includes the program for the Twenty-First Annual Commencement, which begins on June 11th lasts for a week. This edition also includes an article on the twelfth annual Inter-Society contest, which took place between Atheanæan and Irving Literary Societies. The question under debate was whether or not the Federal Elections Bill should become a law. Additionally, an article called Sophomores as Entertainers was included which discussed the second annual reception tendered by sophomores for the seniors. Later in the paper, baseball games are recounted and scores listed. The paper ends with issues of general importance and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1891-06-18

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The first page of this newspaper includes a letter from the Editor-in-chief in which the editors pass the newspaper to a new group of editors. This edition also includes an article about the 1891 Commencement and information about the Ivy Oration, a college tradition for seniors at the time. Later in the paper, baseball games are recounted and scores are listed. Alumni activities and a tennis tournament are also described before the paper ends with local business advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1890-09-12

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This is the oldest edition of the Wooster Voice, The College of Wooster's student newspaper. The editorial section describes the merging of The University Voice and the Wooster Collegian to form the Wooster Voice. It includes information about the editorial process and organization behind the newspaper. The authors go on to discuss a marriage, activities of the Y.M.C.A, and the death of a former student, Ben Irwin. The prosperity of the school is discussed, along with building upgrades to the University Building and the gymnasium. New faculty are discussed, with a particular emphasis on Dr. H.H. Haas; The Wayne County Herald is quoted. In a "Truce at Last" article, the authors note that prospects for future hostilities are high and the school's Military Department is abolished.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1890-09-20

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The Editorial segment of this edition of the newspaper covers the success of the Y.M.C.A social, which grows in size and opulence each year. It also discusses the possibility of losing the Musical Library collection to Pittsburg, and the Athletic Association meeting which talked about the upcoming year for athletics. The next section of the newspaper, "Opening Address for 1890-1" detailed the information given by the speaker, whose name was not stated, regarding "mental self-development". The "Music" section welcomed a new violin instructor, Professor Leo Oehmler. The Religious and Locals sections followed. "Japanese Wedding" went into the details of a wedding of unstated individuals held in Kauke Chapel with the music given by the Coan Mission Band.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1890-09-27

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This edition of the Wooster Voice opens with a roster of all the staff and students, which includes their address. The following segment titled, "Sam and Della" covers a social that occured at the Presbyterian church for the newly married Reverend Mr. Palmer. During this social they received a beautiful silver set from Elder John Buyers. "Mendelssohn Again," addresses the choice of St. Paul for the study, and the need for singers. The following piece details the, "Eight Rules for Newspaper Correspondents." An incident that occurred between some sophomores and freshman is covered in, "College fun?" The incident happened on LaFayette, where two Sophomores threatened to visit the Freshman's room; while the Freshman warned them to stay away, they did not listen. The Sophomores were greated by the Freshman with baseball bats. The, "Young Men's Christian Association," "C. Social," Locals, and Personals sections follow.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1890-10-04

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The Editorial section begins with discussing the possibility of forming a Glee Club, then goes into discussing the possible requirement of having all students join a literary society, this discussion concludes with the valid point that having unwilling members in the groups would hold back progress, so individuals should be able to decide if they want to join or not. The next section goes into detail of W.R. Newell and S.B. Linhart's summer tour in which they had three missions: to obtain new students, enlist interest and support of more churches, and to obtain the academic curriculum for what was covered in high school. "Outre Mer" discusses the journey of Miss Kate Johnson's summer in Germany, London, France, Italy, Switzerland. Psychological Compton gathered the seniors in the gentlemen's waiting room, since the heat wasn't working, and they discussed the topic of intuitions; this is talked about in the section titled, "A Scrimmage."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1890-10-11

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The Editorial section of this edition covers the fact that the eleven were chosen for the team, but those who weren't chosen should continue to practice; they do not say which sport team this was for but it's probably football because of the season and number of players. The Editorial also discusses the fact that Delaware built a new gymnasium and addition to Monnett Hall. "Our Athletic Department," details the importance of the new, state of the art gymnasium. The "Foot Ball" section lists the newly composed team, which is subject to change, and the game schedule. "Music Hall" describes the public rehearsal that occured on October 4th, where Dr. Haas played a piano solo. Mr. E.F. Green, a sophomore, caused an explosion in the laboratory while using the hydrogen gas generator, the generator went through the ceiling and Green was found unconscious, this is detailed in the section titled, "An Accident." The Organizations, Religious, Locals, Personals, and Other Colleges sections follow.