Local Announcements for Athens County Primaries
Candidates announce their bids for county offices in Athens County subject to upcoming Republican and general primaries. H C Woollworth seeks county treasurer, Don C Cable seeks representative, Elmer Golden for recorder, P B Rovsn for assessor, and John McLaughlin and Jama for county commissioner with dates in April August and unknown precincts.
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Court
Athens
P. BE. Rovsn
Jama
Aty
Mary
John McLaughlin
Municipal electric light bonds face ten year debt impact
The piece argues against municipal ownership of an electric light plant citing Greenfield’s decade long debt and warns that issuing bonds to fund a plant would raise bonded indebtedness from 120000 to 135000 or more, boosting taxes and rents. It urges readers to elect careful officials and vote for responsible men on the ticket.
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Kenter
Former Senator Riley Charges Press Abuse and Campaign Fund Claim
Ex senator Riley of the thirth district accuses the Marietta Register and Leader of abuses totaling 20000 dollars. He denies using money to influence votes while noting a 300 pound note allegedly signed by the editor with him on eve of election. Four Athenians paid 100 dollars into campaign hoppers supposedly aiding his election, which Riley says he did not spend.
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Riley
Thirth
Marietta Register
Register
Municipal electric plant debate shadows aquifer of trust
The piece argues that opposition candidates for the board of trustees spread campaign lies to defeat municipal ownership of an electric light plant. It asserts that a public plant should have people on its board and condemns misrepresentation aimed at undermining competent managers.
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Athens
Alderman
Henry O’ Bleness
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
J H Daffee Offers Quality Carriages in Albany
J H Daffee of Albany advertises fitting out buyers with the best quality buggy or carriage at reasonable cost. He trades new vehicles for old and urges those seeking reliable transportation to consider his options.
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J. H Daffee
Albany
Fixed Dates in Russia and Seasonal Customs
A passage notes strict peasant habits tied to ritual fixed dates in Russia. It cites bathing after spring floods in June, apples after August, and forbids travel on Mondays or Fridays, with fishermen delaying nets and sportsmen waiting for appointed days, illustrating a calendar bound to tradition.
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Russia
Rus
Ivan
Herbert Barry
From Law to Railroading a Noted Superintendent
A Missouri village solicitor failed his first case before his father a justice of the peace. After a stormy exchange the son left the room exclaiming that he would not practice law before such a fool court. He abandoned the law and prospered in railroading, as noted in the Green Bag.
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Missouri
Bileff That Worked by Peter Newell In Colorado Tent
Artist Peter Newell once lived in a Colorado tent and created silhouettes of rough western men with pistols in their belts. A nearby murder case stirred unease, leading to a decorative silhouette placed inside the tent. Night light cast shadows showing poker playing desperadoes, after which the Newell family slept in pastoral peace.
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Peter Newell
Colorado
Newell
McNewell
There Is Often a Great Deal in a Name Moral
A creditor pursues a debtor who cannot pay, discovers the debtor’s wife owns the property, and gains nothing. The tale ends with the moral that much can hinge on a name. Source notes the lesson from a New York Herald anecdote about identity and wealth.
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New York Herald
House motto mix up frames den of thieves over door
Westminster Gazette notes a Scottish man planned to inscribe My house shall be called a house of prayer over his new home. Workmen, left to their devices, completed the verse with But ye have made it a den of thieves. The Bible loving Scot explained we inserted the final line to fit the tight room.
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Westminster Gazette
Scotland
Hatton curate favored long hymns and a long pipe
Rev Dr Parr, perpetual curate of Hatton Warwickshire from 1783 to 1790, smoked in the vestry during long hymns before sermons. He proclaimed that his people liked long hymns but he preferred a long pipe, as noted by the London Telegraph.
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Pipes
Hyeras
Parr
Hatton
Warwickshire
London Telegraph
Widowhood Reflections On Self and Care
A brief insight from Town and Country quotes a widow pondering change after loss. The lines suggest shifting priorities from self to others and the societal view of widowhood as a turning point in household roles.
Henpecked Husband’s Jurisdiction Over Wife Fails
A joke records a meek husband asking how to govern his wife, only to be told she won’t permit him to govern. The gag relies on a reversal where the wife asserts control, framing a light domestic humor moment.
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Meekton
Shadow of self lighted life warns fools in proverb
A proverb cautions that a man hurts his life by blocking his own path with vanity and self interest. It highlights how one’s blind pride casts a shadow over decisions and outcomes.
The Horse Is Man’s Best Friend Exceed? Puck Quote
A Wry Puck quip contrasts horses with dogs as man’s best friend, noting the race track setting and playful jab at mascots. The line captures a humorous journalism voice about animals and sports.
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Puck
Out of Town News and Local Notices
Local notes report illnesses and visits from Bias Sanborn to Meigs and Athens. Residents Fred Evans and John Ator are mentioned with school term, property purchases, and horse losses. A Jerseyville church service and an April 12 M E church event are noted along with a municipal code health.
New England Visitations and Church Services
Lew Hill and his young daughter Doro of Athens called on Mrs. Hill over the weekend. Freman Tedrow and Levi Caldwell are listed as sick. Annie and Bertha Dille of Marietta visit their parents this week. Mr and Mrs Harley Inman of Amesville visited the Inmans Sunday. Presbyterians announce special services this week led by Rev Beaumont of Beverly.
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Bias Sanborn
Fred Evans
Jeffers
T. A. Copeland
Meigs County
Effie Carleton
Lovina Bobo
Levi Kelley
Athens
Carry
E. G. Angel
Isaac Callams
Albert Bergen
Marietta
Bouquard
Lucias
Walter Barson
Roy Bobo
Phillip Rose
Thos. Phillips
Shane
Mooretown
John Ator
Isaac Culloms
M. E. Ehuardh
Jerseyville
Tlsworth Burley
Graham Chapel
Robert McLane
Lew Hill
Dorothy
Harley Inman
Amesville
Mrs. Inman
Presbyteria Church
Rev. Beaumont
Beverly
Local Nuptials and Homecomings Across Hockingport
Mr Lew Humphrey and Miss Gravé Knowles married in New York at her brother Ben's home and returned home Saturday evening. Mrs Charles Tracewell of Parkersburg who visited Mr Parker also returned home. Miss Laura Moore who spent winter with her grandfather Mr Stone returned to Basham. Misses Bertha and Ethel Duniee who were visiting in West Virginia have returned home.
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Lew Humphrey
Gravé Knowles
New York
Ben
Charles Tracewell
Parkeresburg
Parker
Laura Moore
Mr. Stone
Basham
Bertha
Ethel Duniee
West Virginia
Trimble News Highlights Local social activity
Trimble residents including J B Elliott of Sharpsburg and families such as the Fawcetts and Andrews enjoy visits. Miss Blanche Moody and Miss Sylvia Cary are noted visitors. A L Wolfe to move his saw mill here next week and families relocate to Jacksonville. J W Raybee to move to North Dakota after a reception in Jacksonville.
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Sylvia Cary
Lewis
L. G., Cary
A. L. Wolfe
Homer Wolfe
Linscott
Add Lefever
Frank Morris
N. H. Holcomb
Trimble
New Lexington
James Phillips
Bishopville
W. N. Johnson
Hoyselvania Coal Co
G. R. Met‘ane
Jacksonville
Joe Moody
Murray City
Levi Barrows
John Matson
Chauncey
J. W. Raybee
North Dakota
Wanted-- Tiremakers and pressmen for rubber works
Help wanted ad seeking strong, active men for rubber works at The Diamond Rubber Co. Akron. Steady work with good wages. No trouble. Applicants must state age, weight and height.
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Diamond Rubber Co
Akron
Marriage License Records Include Multiple Ohio Couples
Marriage license notices list several couples from Athens Chauncey Marshfield Beaumont Kimberly and Marshfield areas. Names include E L Wood with Nellie Bowers Everett Cross Nellie Smith T W Mackawame with Hanna Dodd Clarence Knowstom with Vertura Cundiff Sylvester Smith Minnie Adams Berton Erwin with Fannie Hoodlet.
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Everet Cross
Bolins Mills
Neva Smith
Marshfield
T. W. Mackawame
Hanna Dodd
Chauncey
Clarence L. Knowstom
Vertura Cundiff
Sylvester Smith
Beaumont
Minnie Adams
Kimberly
Berton A. Erwin
Fannie M. Hoodlet
Frank J Cheney oath firm will pay for curing catarrh
Strate of Olio Toledo Lucas County. Frank J Cheney declares he is senior partner of F J Cheney Co Toledo and will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hale's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before A W Gleason Notary Public December 6 1896. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertises ingestion and blood action. Sold by druggists 75c.
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Strate of
Olio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hale
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Memorial Service for Rev. David Y. Murdoch
A memorial service will be held at the M. E. church next Sunday evening at 7 oclock in memory of Rev. David Y. Murdoch a beloved former pastor of this church. The many friends of this good man and the general public are invited to be present. W. D. Cherington.
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M. E
David Y. Murdoch
W. D. Cherington
Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil Promises Clean Taste
Advert claims Hagee's cordial delivers cod liver oil benefits without grease or fishy taste. Conveys active medicinal properties and compares favorably to ordinary cod liver oils in a persuasive retail note.
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Hagee
Choir to Present The Crucifixion by Stainer Friday Night
The Christian Church choir with guests from other choirs plans a Friday performance of The Crucifixion by Stainer. Directed by Mr. Waggoner with organist Miss Hines and soloists Mr. Zang and Mr. Crooks, the concert is set for Friday night April 12.
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The
Christian Church
Stainer
Waggoner
Miss Hines
Zang
Mr. Crooks
Danger of Colds and Grip and Preventive Claims
The article warns that pneumonia is the greatest danger from colds and flu but claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia if used with reasonable care. It asserts the remedy cures a cold or grip faster than others, is pleasant and safe, and is sold at McKee's drug store.
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Chamberlain
McKee’s Drug Store
Legal notice of divorce action in Athens County Ohio
Carrie Rowland files in the Athens county court for divorce from Jacob Rowland on grounds of extreme cruelty willful absence and gross neglect for three years last past. Hearing set on or after March 14 1908. Jewett and Wood attorneys for plaintiff.
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Jacob Rowland
St. Helena
Cedar County
Nebraska
Carrie Rowland
Ifim
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Mar
A. D
Jewett & Wood
Albany dealer promises unbeatable tire deals
J. H. Duffee of Albany offers a wide range of buggies and rubber tire vehicles. He asserts prices will not be undersold and that new rubber tire vehicles are traded for steel.
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J. H. Duffee
Albany
Hatfield Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court
Luetta Hatfield of unknown residence in 1903 filed for divorce from Charles E. Hatfield of Tunnelton Preston Co West Virginia in Athens County Ohio court on grounds of adultery cruelty and habitual drunkenness for over 38 years with custody of their minor child. He must appear and answer after April 14 1903.
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Charles E. Hatfield
Tunnelton
Preston County
W. Va
Luetta Hatfield
Court of Common Leal
Athens County
Ohio
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Atheas Messenger and Herald
Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Fred W. Bush
Hursday
Easurer
Mrose
H.C. Woollworth
Don C. Cable
Recorders
Ae Recorder
Elmer Golden
Jam
M. PF. Seward
Greenfield
Board of of Public Affairs
OUT OF Town News
Pre Valley
Atorney
Board of Public Affairs
New England
Hockingport
J. B. Elliott
Sharpsburg
Asa Fawcett
J. D. Andrews
Miss Lillie
Blanche Moody
Glouster
Odd Fellows
J. W. Rayber
Bignature
Torita
E. L. Wood and
Nellie Bowers
India
SAI. Sommer
James C. Jones
Easter Furn
Ishing Goods
Lawrence Worstell
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