Athens voters in spring political surge and mayoral bids
The Athens Chronicle notes a spring political rush as conventions nominate by acclamation. Hugh Gormley of Glenator, a sprint talent, may win in a mayoral race, while Robert Hickman defeats T. E. Wells for Nelsonville mayor. A Ports mouth judicial contest centers on H. L. Sibley and Roscoe Manuck, with Grosvenor’s congressional renomination hailed as a district triumph and a bid to serve twenty years in Congress.
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Portsmouth
H. L. Sibley
Marietta
Roscoe Mauck
Gallipolis
State Building
Banimsepetor
Manuck
Ohio University
Ohio
Sibley
Grmsvenor
Athens
Grosvenor
Albert Douglas
Congress
Baptist Church Notes Highlight Illness and Services
Mother Curry lies critically ill at her daughter's home Rosa West. Prof E W B Curry and Misa Mattie Curry of Urbana summoned. Junior B Y P U and Senior B Y P U meetings described with speakers Mrs Jessie Bell and Misa Adding Morgan. Pastor to preach 30730 Alone yet not alone and 7 30 Hungry Young Man. Sunday school at 2 30 Junior BLY P A at 6 pm. Funeral attendance listed for Mrs Cassell funeral in Harrison County with relatives from Alliance Pittsburg Martin's Ferry and Harrison county.
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Curry
Rosa West
Misa Mattie Curry
Urbana
P. HL. Cooley
Berry
Maury Jones
Cleveland Lea
Mra
Jessie Bell
Misa
Morgan
Wall
Carry
Cassell
Ernest Cassell
Alliance
Elverna Cassell
Pittsburg
Ora . Jackson
Harrison
Rufus M. Cassell
Martin’s Ferry
Jamea Quentls
Harrison County
YY A C convention to convene at college auditorium
The state convention of YY A C A presidents opens today at the college auditorium and runs through Sunday. Over forty college Y A C A presidents from the state are expected. Prominent participants include Annie W. Hickson Cornell I E T Colton of the University of Dakota and VW Hubbard of the University of Wisconsin, with many educators from the state present.
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YY. MM. C. A
College Y. A. C. A
Annie W. Hickson Cornell Eeeinate
E. T. Colton
University of Dakota
VW. Hubbard
University of Wisconsin
Death of Mrs Edward Ayres on Race Street
Mrs Edward Ayres died Saturday at her Race street home after a lingering consumption illness. She leaves her husband and a brother James Blazier of the city. Age 28. Funeral services were held Sunday at the late home conducted by Rev T L Lowe. Interment followed in the new cemetery.
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Edward Ayers
Race Street
James Blazier
T. L. Lowe
Eeme Ty
Rome Township Lands to Be Tested for Oil at Once
The Federal Oil & Gas Company will start operations along the streams from near Federsl creek to Kilvert in Rome township. J W Murhay of Guyyville is president G S Cook of Beube secretary and L H Smith of Stewart treasurer. J B McCann of Belpre to drill two wells with the first located on Squire Jolm Featherstone farm. The leased area has never been tested and locals expect promising prospects amid strong interest from Athens residents.
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Federal Oil & Gas Company
Federsl Creek
Rome Township
J. W. Murhay
Guyy~ville
G. 8. Cook
Beube
L. H. Smith
Stewart
J. B. McCann
Belpre
Squire Jolm
Featherstone
Afr. McCann
Thio
Athens
Death of William J. Price at Shelbyville village
William J. Price died at his home in Shelbyville on March 28 from pneumonia. He was 61, a prosperous farmer, and left a wife with no children. His funeral was held the following Sunday, and his oldest brother, Representative A. E. Price of Athens, attended. The family had visited relatives in Athens about two years ago.
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William J. Price
Shelbyville
Mlinasi
Aa. E. Price
Athens
Sloane's department store showcases largest wall paper stock
The Athens store promotes its vast wall papers with fine moulding and unmatched size and quality. McBride heads the millinery stock and invites ladies to see the new spring hats. Also mentions Dr. W S Scott visiting Hotel Berry on April 21 for eye and ear care, and notes George Walker recovering from pneumonia. Fanser's meat market advertises house made sausage links and bulk fresh meat.
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Athens
C. B. Sloane's
W. S. Scott
Chillicothe
Hotel Berry
No Peace From South Africa Reported At Cabinet Meeting
Minister Balfour states no peace information from South Africa at the cabinet meeting. In the House of Commons the government plans to share important information regarding negotiations in South Africa. Also reports of a Camden murder, a veteran’s death by suicide, and a smallpox case in San Francisco are noted along with minor industrial and transport news.
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South Africa
London
S—aAlt
A. J. Balfour
Henry Campbell-Bananertien
House of Commons
Market Reports April 8 Grain and Stock Prices
Grain and stock prices across Cleveland Chicago and St Louis markets list cattle and hogs by weight and grade, with multiple price ranges. Includes sheep lambs calves and later vegetable and fruit items with regional quotes and measurement units.
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Cleveland
Chicago
AHI Kc
Goth
York State
Tralttmore — Hatter
Fancy Creamery
Toledo
Ivory Carving and English Speaking Tourists in Plain Terms
A sketch of ivory carving traditions contrasts delicate, labor intensive work with costly carved vanity items. Prices range from mirrors at ten to twelve dollars in plain ivory to carved pieces at a hundred dollars or more. A humorous anecdote from Madrid highlights language barriers and a misread shopper’s need for a fine tooth comb. The column mix includes jokes about domestic life and social observations.
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S Rationery Articies
New York
Werald
Sonmie
Trigedian
Spain
Dominie
Ladies’ Home Journal
Madrid
Winking James A. Young Recites Shakespeare in Athens
Amusements notes James A. Young famed for memory, recalling many Shakespeare selections since age ten. He recently recited the entire series of plays at a wager, with watchers following and noting each line. He also pleases as Vinicius and performs at Athens Opera House on April 5. Young is known for David Garrick in Athens under Miller and McCune.
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James A. Young
E. J. Carpenter
Havin
Young
Vinicius
Athens Opera House
Athens
David Garrick
Opera House
Miller & McCune
Announced candidacies for Athens County clerk race
Ed Messenger and Herala request the public to announce Lam as a candidate for Athens County clerk, subject to the Republican primary on August 30. H S Barson and E C Woodworth also declare candidacy for the Republican nomination for clerk of courts in Athens County.
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Messenger
Herala
Lam
Athens County
Republican Primarios
H. S. Barson
Oes
E. C. Woodworth
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T. E. Wells
Buckeye
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Baptist Church Notes
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University Place
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