Clergyman Refutes Claims of Declining Methodism
A Creston pastor replies to a New York dispatch about alleged decline of Methodism in various localities. He condemns misrepresentation by the press and asserts no church has witnessed rapid division or dying out. He notes the Advocate will publish exact speeches verbatim.
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Sears
Methodist
Pal
New York
Cleveland Leader
Barkls
Advocate
Leonard Foomiav
Overcome by Gas Andrew Branstetter Narrow Escape
Andrew Branstetter nearly died after a gas incident at a plant near Woortergstade. He and a companion escaped as flames and fumes filled tunnels used for drying tin and kilns. Fire crews evacuated them and the danger prompted immediate safety actions at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Branstetter
Jobo Saison
Brarstetter
Iota Kerelnet
Daouth
Second Team Triumphs In Competitive Practice Game
The second team was chosen to play the regular Company 1 team and the match proved a strong workout with skillful play. Both sides fought hard through nearly even halves as players like Myers Redick Kester Albright and Wentworth contributed, and the final score reflected a close contest won by the second squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Kester
Albright
Nature's Warning Life Plant Cure Claim
An advertisement for Life Plant Co touts Life Plant or Life Plant Trees as a universal blood purifier curing rheumatism and blood diseases. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Susan Lewton of Malvern Ohio noting dramatic relief after four bottles and offers a four bottle treatment for $1.00 with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Lewton
Malvern Ohio
Plays and Players at Cats Gappara Pause
A fragmented notice describes a dramatic scene aboard a barge during a Wednesday evening gathering on February 25. It mentions catching a cathe cave, a worn boat, an incident with a fire, and an audience response with applause and ovation for a company.
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Walla
Geeca
Melounell
Coulhar
Ovation
Lhe
Wolk Fapgear
Social Notes From A 19th Century Presbyterian Church Affair
Fragmented social notes describe church events including a reception at Mrs Briank Maize and a gathering hosted by Mrs Ma Mis Cetnn Va Metz with Miss Addie Doasnig and others. The記 article mentions an orchestra, a scripture lesson, and a supper, noting attendees and hosting duties.
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Photheti
Briank Maize
Caudor
Daedta
Metz
Susan ‘Basdero
Mero
Desson
Rhads
Vineriea
Mis Tan Toro Biter
Pyeros Voort
Preseason Basketball Notes and Local Voter Mentions
A fragmented preface describes testing a heater and a gym floor setup amid weather. It recalls a basketball scene with teams and players like Mose Mays, mentions Parkersburg and local voters, and hints at a new village code affecting 22 off 6 and local election dynamics.
Fragmented obituary and program notes from a Creston event
A damaged OCR item recalls a Creston resident, Creston Naillham, with scattered fragments of a death notice and a community program. It mentions a memorial or institute event in Creston with names, dates, and local speakers, but the text is largely garbled and hard to parse. The readable bits reflect a life record interwoven with society activities and expected posthumous tributes.
Wooster Man Steady in Foiled Contest Discussion
The article discusses Wooster entrants in a regional contest. It notes Mr Newcomb the Horan man who Bubrat placed the contest with trained for an interstate meet at Wooster under Prof Kirkpatrick. Judges failed to receive orations five days before the contest due to a mistake by Taxly and a Denison man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat Heat
Marotow
Newcomb
Denison Manseule
Amazing Cure Claim Promoted for Dr King's New Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as a life saving treatment for throat and lung diseases. It touts a free trial bottle and favorable results, naming Laubach & Boyd druggists and Zimmerman & Co. It warns it may be too late to cure a cold once consumption grips the lungs and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lawrippe
Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Dr. Wood
Conquered A Blaze Victory Shown In Night Meet
A ragged OCR fragment describes a competition where a team conquered a blaze and achieved a decisive win. The text references a late night event, mentioning Westart, Roath, Eb, Mer dolumst, and Me Johnston as participants. It notes hard work and satisfaction from the outcome, with a sense the victory altered morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Johnston
Ohio Day Celebrated by Wooster Public Schools
The state commissioner of common schools proclaims Friday February 27 as Ohio Day for Wooster pupils. Preparations have been underway, with exercises in most city rooms drawn from the Ohio Centennial Syllabus and arranged with care to offer an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commissioner of Common Schools
Bonebrake
West
Ohio
Wooster Public Schools
Commissioner of Schools
Rededication Delay for Odd Fellows Ball Arrangements
Lodge notices report slow progress on the rededication event for the Odd Fellows ball. The plan includes themed rooms, scheduled tea service, and a procession. Names and dates are partially noted, with Scottish Rite elements discussed and Wooster Masons referenced.
Will Move to Shelby The Bertlebta Ot Moe Taeturing
There has been a soup or the last few weeks that this soma pans comhd tae ae ine boty stop oat boattertes. We tr eee bk tosert then wer dl oot bteptas positiot. The notice references a move and related events with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
Advert shows Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the kidney remedy for back pain urinary issues and fits modern health ad tone. It asserts cures for kidneys liver and bladder, promotes sample by mail, lists prices and druggist sales. Addresses Binghamton New York and Stamp Best Co. etc.
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Kilmer
Kilmer de _ Rome
StampBest
Binghamton
N. Y
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