Clock on Athens court house tower urged by citizens
The piece urges funding to install a clock with illuminated dial on the Athens court house tower, arguing it protects property, reduces insurance costs, and completes a long‑delayed project. It urges citizens to contribute and criticizes delays by the board of commissioners. It also discusses Senate naval inquiry into armor belts and skeptical views of Admiral Evans, then critiques city council patience with interurban franchise renewals and Col Tutt's request.
State ticket and local judicial slate listed in full
The document presents a slate of candidates for statewide offices and judges including Taft for president and Walters for circuit judge, with a long list of names for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor attorney general dairy and food commissioner and public works, plus supreme court judges and clerks across multiple counties. It enumerates names by position and county affiliations, forming a complete party ticket draft.
Weather and road notes amid spring transitions and civic talk
A mix of agricultural optimism and road repair calls frames the piece. It highlights the Athens road congress profits, requests for an early spring meeting, and the Good Roads push, alongside current commerce signals and rail traffic upticks amid winter rains leaving eyesores like the West Union street sidewalk impassable. It closes with local society notes and community reminders.
Awaiting Mike Swartzwalder Decision on Fruit Fate
The public waits for Mike Swartzwalder to decide the fruit’s fate, unsure if it is killed and awaiting his decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Swartzwal
Der
Mike
Athens council jokes over last year's poll tax dispute
A playful exchange notes the council's joking stance on a past poll tax issue as talks of an interurban franchise surface with ceremonial support and ceremonial ribbon ties at the corporation line.
Millinery Openings Boost Tomorrow Church Attendance
After millinery openings, attendance at church services is expected to rise if the weather is fair. The note suggests a larger turnout as shoppers visit stores and then attend worship.
Miss P. Closes Successful School Term in Rural District X Y
Rural correspondents report Miss P has closed a successful term of school in the X Y district. The note reflects satisfaction with progress and local educational effort this season.
Local visitors from Elliott and Chillicothe
John Price of Elliott was a Gloucester visitor Monday. Harry Allen, an employee of an automobile company in Chillicothe, spent Sunday with his family here as a guest.
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John Price
Elliott
Mornday
Harry Allen
Chillicothe
Dean's Ointment Cures Piles and Eczema
Advertisement notes skin itching worsens with scratching and promotes Dean's Ointment as a remedy. Claims it cures piles and eczema and is available at all drug stores.
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Dean
Term of School Closed With Music and Visitors
Mr C G Dye closed a successful term of school on Friday. Edith Watson provided graphophone music. Visitors included Perry Bingman of Cincinnati Hill and Jack Gamble of Center Point. Several locals and guests attended funerals and social visits. A new telephone line No 1 is being built linking to Little Hocking.
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Edith Watson
Messrs
Perry Bingman
Cincinnati Hill
Jack Gamble
Center Point
J. (. Coggeshall
S. H. Noland
Parkersburg
George France
Wilson Chapel
Linncott
Dutton
John
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James Deucher
Little Hocking
M. N. Linscott
Coolville
G. W. Flinn
Latrobe
Arthur Cornes
Miss Plumley
John Dutton
William Cornes
Advertising's Power Shifts Public Perception
The text notes how persistent advertising reshapes public mindsets citing shifts from "Jap: A-Lac" to "Spartan Stain" over recent years. It highlights branding's ability to alter opinions and consumer associations through repeated messaging campaigns.
Douglas silent on Washington trip after near nomination
Mr. Douglas returns to Washington after more than two weeks with no press. The piece notes his quiet reflection and suggests Izzy Foster nearly secured the nomination, a close call that shaped his view upon returning to the capital.
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Mr. Douglas
Washington
Graham's Chapel News Briefs and Local Visits
Will Hal of Federal bought cattle from D. E. Love. Willow Creek held the last day of school with many attendees. Leroy Sprague and family from Trimble visited his parents. Lorinda McClain and Nellie plus Goldie Tedrow stayed with Mrs. Hawk in Judson. Carrie Fulton of Canaanville visited Flora Britt. Frank Hawk and a son welcomed a newborn. Fred Fulton from Canaanville visited his parents. William Tedrow and wife visited daughter Hattie Kelley in Athens. Walter Bean stayed with grandfather at Green Branch. Elmer McClanahan from Clark Chapel spent time here. Rev. Arthur to conduct services Saturday night and Sunday.
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McLeish
Ed Henshaw
Hollister
Frank Roberts
Sugar Creek
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Samuel Peach
Senecaville
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Mr. Peach
Goose Run
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Merl King
Chauncey
W. King
Richard Williams
Jacksonville
Ind
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Ed. Dupler
Columbus
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Athens
Thomas Davis
Wirt
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D. B. Davis
T. J. Jenkins
Thomas Herbert
Jasonville
L. E. Munden
Rendville
Will Hal
Federal
D. E. Love
Willow Creek
Leroy Sprague
Trimble
Lorinda McClain
Nellie
Goldie Tedrow
Herbert Hawk
Judson
Carrie Fulton
Canaanville
Flora Britt
Frank Hawk
Fred Fulton
William Tedrow
Hattie Kelley
Walter Bean
Green Branch
Elmer McClanahan
Clark Chapel
Arthur Will
Postmaster General Shuts Off Political Involvement for Clerks
Postmaster General Myer reiterates a civil service rule banning postmasters of all classes from any political activity or holding other offices, with penalties including suspension or dismissal. The stance comes after the Logan convention and university appropriation debates, noted as a firm but timely enforcement.
Notable Visitors and Local Welfare Updates in Nelsonville
Nelsonville residents and guests appear in brief notices. Mr C C Hartman visits Wellston with friends. Mr C G Temple of Chicago, official with Nelsonville Coal, attends city business. Mrs Robert Eddy returns home after surgery in Columbus and improves. Mr and Mrs H Roby of New York City visit local friends. Miss Ethel Spear of Murray City visits, then travels to Logan to spend Sunday with family.
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C. C. Hartman
Wellston
Hartmdts
C. G. Temple
Chicago
Nelsonville Coal Company
Cty
C. H. Doan
Columbus
Robert Doan
Robert Eddy
H. ©. Roby
New York City
Ethel Spear
Murray City
Miss Spear
Logan
C. M
Bethany preaching and local school notes in Rome Center
Bethany will hold preaching on April 19. Loren Petty is dangerously ill at home. Piper school closes Friday with Miss Winifred Hayes teaching. Miss Hayes earns praise for her effort through the term. A spelling prize contest yielded Mary Moss and Zora Ludwick as winners with over 100 head marks each.
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Loren Petty
Piper School
Winifred Hayes
Miss Hayes
Mary Moss
Zora Ludwick
Hamley Items Rise From District School Recitals
Miss Vera Young ended a successful term in her home district with pupil recitals. Maphet Hunter won the prize for most head marks and received a book from the teacher. Rev. Tedrie holds a revival at Dowler Ridge church gaining converts. Abbott Davis leads singing and Milas Bertha Davis is organist. Mr Hatch has moved into the old George Dowler farm.
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Maphet Hunter
Tedrie
Dowler Ridge Church
Abbott Davis
Milas Bertha Davis
Mr. Hatch
George Dowler Farm
Prof Hizey to Perform with Grace Morrey in Memorial Hall
Memorial hall in Columbus hosts a concert April 24 to benefit the Memorial hall organ fund. Grace Hamilton Morrey, Columbus pianist, will headline with Prof John N Hizey as accompanist. The Dispatch's Ella May Smith lauds Hizey as a gifted violinist trained by Hans Sitt.
Mrs Franz Woodworth Sets Columbus Visit Plan
Mrs Franz Woodworth left this morning for Columbus for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Alvah Graham.
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Franz Woodworth
Columbus
Alvah Graham
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