Grocers Push Loose Coffee Says Roaster Ashamed
A fragment notes grocers offering loose coffee while the roaster is said to be ashamed to sell it in that form. The brief hints at tension between retailers and roasters over packaging and quality.
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
6
A fragment notes grocers offering loose coffee while the roaster is said to be ashamed to sell it in that form. The brief hints at tension between retailers and roasters over packaging and quality.
A Wooster University report shows twelve students sent away for failing grades. One expelled for cheating in exams, eleven dismissed for unsatisfactory work. The event follows long-standing rumors and hints of student discipline affecting morale.
Shreve, Feb. 9. The senior class program featured recitations by Miss Wing 6 and Miss Tice, with Mr Butler performing a recitation. Juniors and guests enjoyed items including Daphne Kanoffman, Frank McWilten, Mollie Ewing, Hazel Porter, Hazel Rose, Grace Appleman, Virgie Lozier, Jessie Campbell, Ora Herabberger, Lydia Swires, Ethel Franks, Margaret Ticetong and others in solos, essays, and instrumental pieces.
Chicago dispatch reports Judge Honore appointed a new trustee on request of chairs for an $85,000 interest in the Viola F. Culver estate. Culver left most of her bequest to Grace Culver Taggart, known from divorce court fame. The will lists large sums for Nellie Colyer Shields and Grace Culver, with adopted daughters each receiving $5,000 trust allocations.
Wed warning from children on the road to xchoul at Blackleyville led neighbors to prompt action at the residence of Dr Weaver. Firemen with quick, hard work kept the blaze under control and the home escaped major loss. If the fire had lasted minutes longer, destruction was likely.
Rev. Theodore Merton of Bolivar has written to the German Evangelical congregation stating he accepts the call. Several young ministers seek to address the congregation and will likely preach trial sermons in the coming weeks.
The village of Congress is stirred by a powerful religious awakening in the Methodist church under Rev D L Warner. The meetings have lasted four weeks with sixty conversions so far and interest remains strong.
The service pension law passed Congress and sent to President Roosevelt will aid Wooster soldiers who could not obtain pensions due to lack of medical testimony or failure to apply. Eligible veterans will receive 12 dollars monthly after age 62 and 15 dollars after age 70, with at least 26 or so expected to benefit locally.
A note from the newspaper records the death of Dr Harvey Reed in Los Angeles on January 30. He reportedly ended his life with a revolver while staying at a hotel or room with an attendant. The doctor had been sent to Los Angeles by a fraternal organization, and his body was discovered by the attendant upon his temporary absence.
An obituary roundup notes the death of two children and several adults. Mir, 2 years 9 months 27 days, is mourned by Jeromme Wire and family with a funeral at Plain Church. Maggie Birvelt, 72, died of heart trouble at her home near Big Paine. interment at Newkirk's church. Carl Borl, age 1 year 1 month 8 days, died after consumption. funeral at Congress cemetery beside his mother.
Lucama manufacturer Wm. A Fertwell reports rapid improvement after fewer than three bottles of Electric Bitters, claiming the remedy halted kidney and bladder problems and could cure his diabetes stage. Also advertised are Marzan Pile Remedy tubes and Shovsp’s Magic Ointment, with guarantees and local store availability.
John D Rockefeller through the General Education Board announced a 32.6 million gift in income bearing securities for general education. Wooster College Worcester, Beloit Morningside Lafayette Wabash received 125000 each with two thirds directed to board projects and one third to endowment. Dr Holden and Dr Dickson led Wooster efforts as the board approved the distribution and a pledge to secure additional funds for a 500000 endowment.
Republican sources outline a new service pension law for veterans. Eligible individuals must have served 60 days in the Civil War or 60 days in the Mexican War, be at least 62, and file proof to receive monthly pensions ranging from 12 to 18 dollars. Pension starts on filing, rank not considered, no attorneys or brokers paid. Await presidential approval before filing. bureau will provide forms on request.
A letter reveals Harry Billiard will join Meridian after his rights were sold from Parmingham. He expresses enthusiasm for Meridian and anticipation of returning to the city and teammates. Forby Alcock has a Birmingham contract but seeks higher pay than offered, delaying commitment.
Local ads praise Dr King s New Cough Cure Dr Koop s Croup Care and Witt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana claims a four bottle cure restored her health. Also promoted are trial bottles and general tonics from S H Co and Bixler s Modern Pharmacy.
The First Presbyterian church ladies plan a Crovial supper in the church yard on February 23. Local events include Yucam Business college students visiting George Fench’s home, a Quaick family farewell as they move to Euston, and multiple weddings and anniversaries in nearby towns. Church groups hold meetings with talks on Milton and India, a dime social, and missions reports. a senior LHS program features debates on extravagance and women, and Miss Edna Shearer is honored at a Valentine party with a decorative home and elaborate lunch.
The Wayne county Dairy men association held a Friday meeting at No 8 school in Wayne township to protest proposed tuberculin testing of cows. They prepared a statement asserting that four-fifths of Wooster’s milk comes from about one hundred five cows and oppose the health officer’s testing plan.
John C Hall is relieved of all work by trustees Harry A Miller and James Power due to his poor condition. Those with business are asked to contact Miller or Power instead. Hall remains quite poor, with hope that peace will aid his recovery.
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