Athens State Hospital annual report highlights
The Athens State Hospital’s 1905 fiscal year report shows a daily average of 1275 residents, a peak of 1306, and annual maintenance costs of 128167.44. It notes a dairy experiment with 20 cows, discharge and death totals of 536, and recoveries around 33 percent for men and 31 percent for women. The report lists admissions by gender, nationalities, alleged causes of insanity, occupations, and county representation, plus detailed expenditures and payrolls.
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Wilson
Board of Trustees
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
China
England
France
Germany
Holland
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Norway
Persia
Poland
Scotland
Switzerland
United States
Wales
Ross
Washington
Athens
Fairfield
Hocking
Meiga
Morgan
Guernsey
Organizing a Lodge in Coolville Charters Sought
In Coolville on March 30 traveling salesman T. E. Fitch of Miller Pottery Co. in Zanesville gathered signatures for a Modern Woodmen lodge charter. Fitch has eleven signatures and needs four more. locals expect the new lodge to succeed. A separate item reports a Backy merchant crediting Dr King’s New Discovery for curing lung issues after twenty years of bleeding. The medicine is sold by W. H. McKee at 60 cents and a dollar a bottle with guarantees.
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Coolville
T. E. Fitch
Miller Pottery Co
Zanesville
Fitch
J. W W. Williams
Backy
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Surprise Birthday Party for Dr J C Coleman in Marshfield
About twenty five old comrades and friends held a surprise party at Dr J C Colemans home in Marshfield on his sixty second birthday. Mrs Coleman arranged refreshments. F M Barker spoke for the group and presented a chair, which Coleman thanked them for.
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Marshfield
J. C. Coleman
F. M
Barker
Dr. Coleman
States Reported Affected Miners by Region in Possible Strike
The breakdown shows Illinois 17,000, Western Pennsylvania 40,000, Central Pennsylvania 60,000, Ohio 10,000, Missouri 10,000, northeast regions 65,000, and other zones totaling about 11,000. In the anthracite region there are 150,000 miners, with 90,000 in the union, and many nonunion workers may quit if a strike occurs.
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Lllinois
Pennsylvania
Viccuss
Virginia
Des
Remarkable twin calves born 15 days apart at county farm
Supt. N W Baker reports two Jersey sized calves born to the same short horn heifer on the poor farm. The first calf died. the second, born March 24, was also female and fully developed. Both births occurred within 15 days of each other, suggesting a remarkable incidence.
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N. W. Baker
County Infirmary
Jersey
Pleaded Guilty to Awful Charge in Nelsonville Case
Wesley Hicks aged 62 of Nelsonville was charged with in cest upon his fifteen year old daughter Ora. He pleaded guilty in mayor court and was bound over to the grand jury in 500. The crime is felony carrying 1 to 10 years. The family previously lived in New Pittsburg and Hicks faces further inquiry in Hocking county with a grand jury meeting April 23.
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Wesley Hicks
Nelsonville
Athens
Warner
Ora
Sharp
Hocking County
New Pittsburg
Hicks
Columbus
West Virginia
Expenditures Listed for Athens Infirmary and Roads
A ledger of town disbursements shows payments to individuals and firms including infirmary directors John McLaughlin and George Kurtz, road and bridge work by T J Pickering and Hibbard, gas charges, refunds, salaries, and various fees. Notable items include rabies treatment for a patient, bond interest, bridge repairs, and several mayor and marshal costs.
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John McLaughlin
Warren Bros
Athens Gas Light and Electric Co
First National Bank
George A. Kurtz
T. J. Pickering
Utley Bridge
R. S. Dent
Eri
Woodworth
Wm. James
Nye Lumber Co
Peter Finsterwald
Siley and
Frost
Gilbert E. Day
Mills and Siley
F. P. White
A. W. Lynch
Succumbed to Measles At Torch Station
Carl Dunfee, former night operator at Torch Station, died after complications from measles. Funeral plans await Telegraphers Union guidance, which may handle arrangements. Dunfee had been employed by B&O at Mansfield, and was brought home early last week despite skilled medical care.
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Dunfee
Mansfield
Kessinger to Move to Tucson to Run Benton Mine Store
Hon. W. L. Kessinger formerly Athens county representative and long-time Kansas City port collector will move his family to Tucson around May 1 to manage a Benton mining interests company store. His successor at the customs house is nominated and to begin duties about May 1.
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Athens County
Kansas City
Tuscon
Arizona
Benton Mining
Kesinger
Custom House
Ohio Legislation Allocates 3250 for Vicksburg Monument History
A bill in the Ohio Legislature provides an appropriation of 3250 dollars to complete the history of the Ohio Vicksburg Monument Commission. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted as the best remedy for coughs and colds, claiming mild cathartic effects and relief of phlegm. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Ture
Ohio Vicksburg Monument
Kennedy
Cline
Son of Prominent Farmer Dead in Amesville
The death of George Kuhns, six year old son of Mr and Mrs J W Kuhns, occurred about 4 AM from pneumonia. George, well liked and in good health until a sudden decline, leaves three surviving siblings. Funeral set for 1 PM Sunday at the family home. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertised.
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Amesville
George Kuhns
J. W. Kuans
Ames Township
George
Early Risers Pills Promote Liver and Blood Purification
Winter confinement causes a stuffy body and impure blood. Take Early Risers to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels and improve complexion and headaches. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Kodol Digestion Cure Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly digests foods to rest and restore stomach and digestive organs to full function. It touts after meal doses to aid recovery and lists Cline's as the seller.
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Cline
Distinguished schoolmen dined with Dean and Mrs Williams
Dean H G Williams and Mrs Williams hosted a six o'clock dinner for a group of distinguished schoolmen at their College Street home. Attendees included Dr H N Roark of Clark University and several superintendents and principals from Ohio and Kentucky. The gathering followed the Schoolmasters Conference which ended at noon today.
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H. G. Williams
College Street
H. N. Roark
Clark University
Dean Williams
J. W. Swartz
Parkersburg
H. Layton
Fostoria
H. BE. Conard
Gallipolis
T. Otto Williams
Circleville
E. E. Wolfe
Marietta Academy
M. F. Andrew
Cincinnati
C. F. Martzolff
New Lexington
G. Crabbe
Ashland
C. T. McCoy
Lancaster
Schoolmasters’ Conference
Farm Sold Near Athens for Four Thousand Dollars
Jesse A. Watkins sold his farm south of Athens to West Virginia parties for 4000 dollars. Watkins plans to move to Athens and build a residence on Congress street. The deal was brokered by Carl W. Hayes of Stewart, Ohio, who had held the farm just over two weeks.
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Athens
West Virginia
Watkins
Congress Street
Carl W. Hayes
Stewart, O
Hayes
Hanna's Lustro-Finish Floor Finish Ad
Beautiful durable finish for floors and woodwork. Says Made to walk on and the only proper floor finish. See finished samples at H. L. Wheaton's for reference and purchase.
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H. L. Wheaton’s
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Pharmacy
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food after meals helping stomachs feel better. It states the product reduces belching sour stomach and flatulence and is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
The Green Seal Paint For Sale By H L Wheaton
A paint advertisement proclaims The Green Seal Paint covers better than other paints because it uses the best materials. Sold by H L Wheaton.
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H. L. Wheaton
Three Judges Restored to Sub division One-H
A law enacted two years ago reduced the seven county seventh sub division of the first district to two judges. Senator Rose's bill restores three judges, setting one judge for about 48 000 people. The Legislature approved. Judge Woods will head the nominating convention with a successor to Judge Jones to be chosen later.
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Rose
Jones
Marietta
Gardner's Ankle Crushed in Log Hauling Accident
Amesville April 3. Charles Gardner about 19 suffered a crushed right foot and broken ankle when a log rolled over his foot while hauling saw logs. Dr Gillilan said amputation unlikely but significant crippling risk. Gardner is son of A B Gardner north of town. Also notes Daniel Fleming improving from illness and missing trustees board meeting for first time in forty years.
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Amesville
Charles Gardner
KE. E. Gillilan
Gillilan
Young Gardner
A. B. Gardner
Eli Brown
Daniel Fleming
Board of Township Trustees
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed as a constitutional remedy that acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $1000 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for circulars and testimonials. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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FL di Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohto
F. J. Cheney & CO
Ohio
Hall
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Chas. DeMoiet
Court House
D. R. Richards
Inspection of Treasury
James Sharp
Dow
J. F. Chadwell
Trimble Road
Treasury
J. M. Hyde
M. D
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H. M. Webster
J. J. Lane
J. A. Stephenson
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the Lanning Co
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Edward Carpenter
W. D. Carpenter
C. BE
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J. R. Hickman
Torch
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Mr. Dun
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Monroe
Washington County
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Daily Messenger
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