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Wilder M. Wooster
Speaking dates for Wilder M. Wooster in August, 1882. 701 miles mapped.

Cheney Schoolhouse
Wooster scheduled for 1882-07-13.

Vaplaraiso
Wooster scheduled for 1882-07-18.

Weston
Wooster scheduled for 1882-07-20.

Wahoo

Fairmont
From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "At Geneva, on the 31st, a large house greeted me. This is the home of the secretary, Mrs. Bigelow, and of course, the town is well versed on the subject, and largely in favor."

Geneva
From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "At Geneva, on the 31st, a large house greeted me. This is the home of the secretary, Mrs. Bigelow, and of course, the town is well versed on the subject, and largely in favor."

Riverton
Wooster spoke here 1882-08-02. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "August 1st, I commenced a long engagement in the Republican Valley, beginning at Riverton, Franklin county, under the management of Mrs. C. C. Chapin. A very large crowd gathered along the sidewalk in front of stores, and I addressed it from a dry goods box. A canvass of the town and precinct shows a good majority for the amendment."

Franklin
Wooster spoke here August 2. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "On the 2d, I spoke at Franklin, August 3d, at Crosby school house, and the 5th at Macon. I was enabled to prosecute precinct work in this county through the assistance of Mr. C. C. Chapin, who made long drives to meet engagements, and did great service on the floor in answering questions and giving short speeches."

Crosby School House (approximate)
Wooster spoke here August 3. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "On the 2d, I spoke at Franklin, August 3d, at Crosby school house, and the 5th at Macon. I was enabled to prosecute precinct work in this county through the assistance of Mr. C. C. Chapin, who made long drives to meet engagements, and did great service on the floor in answering questions and giving short speeches."

Macon
Wooster spoke here August 5. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "On the 2d, I spoke at Franklin, August 3d, at Crosby school house, and the 5th at Macon. I was enabled to prosecute precinct work in this county through the assistance of Mr. C. C. Chapin, who made long drives to meet engagements, and did great service on the floor in answering questions and giving short speeches."

Bloomington
Wooster spoke here August 7. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "Aug 7th, I went to Bloomington, where a large amount of private work has been done. The court house was well filled, mostly with ladies. Here the opponents have stubbornly agreed not to be convinced."

Ash Grove
Wooster spoke here August 8. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "Next day [August 8] Mr. and Mrs. Switzer took me to Ash Grove, where Mrs. De Clerq had arranged for a picnic. Mrs. Switzer read an essay, while Mr. Switzer and I made speeches. Mrs. DeClerq considers the sentiment in this vicinity somewhat unfavorable, although the attention shown and the interest aroused indicated that all the people need is awakening."

Alma
Wooster spoke here August 9 and 11. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "On the 9th, I went to Alma, Harlan county, where I spoke on the street. The prominent men said, 'Why, we're all in favor of the amendment here.' No work had been performed in this county until that night, when Mrs. Colby lectured at Republican City and I at Alma." And: "Aug. 11th, returning to Alma, I organized an association with forty-seven members. Mrs. Morgan, county superintendent of schools, took the presidency. Mr. E. A. Fletcher took an active part in forming the organization, and offered his assistance in future precinct work. In canvassing for names to the society we did not find one woman opposed and only three men among a large number."

Naponee
Wooster spoke here on August 12. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "On the 12th I spoke at Naponee to a crowded house, and the marked interest accorded to the subject showed that this precinct is going to vote for the amendment."

Precinct in Kearney County (approximate)
Minden is just over 29 miles from the Chapin home in Riverton and one of the larger population centers in the county. It is a likely candidate for Wooster's audience: "On the 14th, returning to Riverton, Mr. Chapin and I rode 25 miles to a precinct in Kearney county. Here I seemed to have accomplished more than at any preceding meeting, for notwithstanding the warning of the chairman, who whispered before the lecture, 'This precinct is all against you,' eight men arose in succession at the close, and expressed themselves for the amendment, and only one man was found to oppose it, and that in a very friendly manner. Among those to speak for the reform was an intelligent Dane, who acknowledged his conversion that evening, and who has considerable influence over the foreigners of his precinct."

Precinct in Webster County
Wooster's hosts were from Inavale, so his visit is plotted there. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "On the 16th and 17th Mr. and Mrs. Knight accompanied me into precinct in Webster county. This county needs considerable work, although Mr. and Mrs. Knight are accomplishing something through tracts, conversation, etc. which amounts to many votes in the end."

Blue Hill
Wooster spoke here August 18. From the Western Woman's Journal, September 1882: "At Blue Hill, on the 18th, through neglect on the part of the chairman of the society, a very small audience assembled, yet the town seems to favor the cause."

Kearney
Wooster scheduled to speak August 21.

Plum Creek (Lexington)
Wooster engaged to speak August 22.

Gibbon
Wooster engaged to speak August 23.

Shelton
Wooster engaged to speak August 24.

Wood River

Grand Island

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Wooster Route, August 1882