25 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
1
A fragment notes that coal burn energy and a reference to Frankland of London showing that cod liver oil yields more energy than starches or sweets. The text is incomplete but implies a comparison of energy content among fuels and the nutrient oil.
Pure cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda forms fat, enriches the blood, invigorates the nerves, and repairs tissues. It emphasizes returning vigor and health through a medicinal emulsion.
Disjointed OCR notes a train schedule entering effect for the Baltimore and Ohio line on a Monday. Morning train remains the same while Millerburg departures shift from 1:05 PM to 12:10 PM with return at 2:45 PM and northbound departure at 3:45 PM amid unclear details.
The first annual meeting of the Ohio Corn Improvement Association will be held November 23 to 25 at Townshend Hall Columbus Ohio. Four trophy cups are planned including the Ohio Farmers Cup National Management Cup Agricultural College Cups. Speakers include state and national figures debating corn production and distribution with a dinner at 6 pm. Attendees from Ohio and beyond will attend and related forestry and station board meetings occur in Columbus and at the Agricultural Station.
Fragmented text shows efforts by Christian Scientists to organize meetings and establish gatherings for believers. Details are unclear, but the notes reference planned sessions and community instruction, with intent to construct or arrange spaces for religious activities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dix and Judge and glass Eames with unclear context. No verifiable names, dates, or actions available to summarize into a proper news item.
Rev W A Littell resigned as pastor of United Presbyterian church in Wooster to seek Presbytery approval to accept a call from the U P church of Patterson New Jersey. Patterson is a Silk City near New York with 125000 people and many silk factories. The Patterson church has a 500 member Sunday School and strong growth potential. The proposed salary for Littell is about 2000 dollars for the first year with possible increases. rumor speaks of a new parsonage soon. Littell is a noted temperance advocate and former Wooster University student and alumnus of Cedar Rapids Presbyterian College and a member of the Anti-Saloon League's State Board. He will relocate with Mrs Littell between now and December 1 and expects to take goods to Patterson by private sale.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a Sunday water pumping operation to fill a Bloomington reservoir or town water system. It mentions a water pump and a reservoir with unclear wording and stray letters.
Board of trade members faced Judge Blandin then Judge Phillips in Cleveland as a journal entry dispute unfolded. The exchange hinted at a $17,500 potential outcome while Blandin clarified he was simply informing the court. Attorneys fees of 875 dollars for Adair and 800 for Blandin were recorded, prompting a sharp exchange about who earned more per case.
Miss Garrett sang at both services of the Christian church on Sunday. An evangelist led the evening service with a sermon titled Three, urging a Christian life distinct from worldly behavior and warning against society sins. One conversion was reported at close of the discourse.
Obituary notices report Joseph Richard, husband of a Stee rling hotel owner, died Saturday after prolonged illness. The Hagerman obituary notes elderly Chester township resident, widow of William Hagerman, nearly 89, born in Pennsylvania, moved here 80 years ago, survived by two daughters, funeral from residence Tuesday afternoon with Methodist church services in Newactburg and interment at Ressdaburgtita.
Wooster and Dennison met in a slow, ragged contest marked by rough tackling and penalties. Dennison won 24 to 10, with key scores by Anderson, Livingstone, White, and Pine, while Wooster’s Garvin Meldrum and Hayes struggled in the line and backfield.
Ohio State stands between Kenyon and the Ohio football championship as Kenyon seeks to repeat past form. Kenyon has defeated most rivals, only Case stopping them in a scoreless draw, while Ohio State shows strong reserve play and earlier wins over Vanderbilt Oberlin with new cohesion since facing Cleveland teams.
Fragmentary note describes two watches frozen inside due to warm weather during a watch exhibition. Mentions Shibley and Hudson as exhibitors and notes the weather affected results with a reference to a proprietor.
A Clarkaburg West Virginia reader Mrs George O Worstell lists personal improvements from Peruna folk remedy. Other testimonials from Julia Butler Appleton Ruth Brent Holmes and Nettie Begardus echo relief for headaches weakness appetite and constipation with praise for Dr Hartman and his treatment.
Coach Frank Longman hints at coaching future at the University of Oregon, with Wooster football in flux. He praises Wooster players as loyal and capable, notes limited reserve material affected this year, and recalls the team’s farewell gathering after a recent game where gifts were exchanged for Longman and captains Garvin and Meldrum.
Mayor argues he will likely approve the vehicle ordinance as council reached near unanimous agreement, noting the long effort to pass it and that he does not plan to veto. He expresses no stance on the Wooster Gas light company franchise, opposing a 60 cent gas rate and warning against mixed gas franchises, citing potential harm to residents.
The Committee of General Arrangements met in Weygandt and Weiser’s office and named Hon E S Werts John McSweeney Judge L R Critchfield A D Metz Judge W E Weygandt to secure speakers for the event It is hoped Gov Bob Taylor of Tennessee will be one of the orators with more committees to be named later
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