Common Pleas Court Sues Over 310000 Damage Claim
William Kurtz sues Lawrence Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas seeking 10000 dollars plus interest from April 1 1903. He alleges Worstell acted as land owners agent and caused him to pay 10000 for coal rights he believed were tied to an option on the Michael farm 244 acres in Athens township. Attorneys Emmett Tompkins and L A Koons represent Kurtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
William N. Kurtz
Lawrence G. Worstell
Michael
Athens Township
Athens County
Ohio
Leonore M. Worstell
Lillian Kk. Michael
William Kurtz
New Pittsburg Coal Company
New Pittsburg Coal Co
Lenore M. Worstell
Lillian E. Michael
L. G. Worstell
Emmett Tompkins
Columbus
L. A
New York Artist to Decorate City Bank Building
Claude Balfour, a New York fresco painter, secured the contract to decorate walls and ceilings of the new bank. He has studied in Germany and England, worked on cathedrals and public buildings, and recently did interiors for C. L. Poston and Dr. W. N. Alderman. He plans to start decorating next week. Also advice to take Early Risers to improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Claude Balfour
New York City
Balfour
Germany
England
C. L. Poston
W. N. Alderman
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Sold at Cline's Pharmacy
A vintage ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as life giving and soothing. The tonic claims to energize nerves and blood and notes it is available in tea or tablets for 35 cents at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Cline
Mt Zion Baptist Church Under Rapid Construction
Work progresses on the Mt Zion Baptist church at Congress and Carpenter as rain eases. The cement stone structure is nearing completion and will be a notable addition to this end of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Congress and
Carpenter
Dr Lowe Delivers Rutland Funeral Sermon
Dr. Thos L Lowe returned from Rutland after delivering the funeral sermon for Captain H P McNaughton. Captain McNaughton died at his Rutland home Tuesday evening and the funeral was held yesterday at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. L. Lowe
Rutland
H. P. McNaughton
McNaughton
Kesinger to Move Family to Tucson to Manage Beaton Store
City plans to relocate with his family around May 1 to Tucson Arizona where he will oversee a Beaton mining company store. Kesinger's successor is expected to arrive at the custom house about May 1.
Appointed Treasurer For Ohio University Nominees
President Ellis named H. H. Haning as treasurer to replace Mr. Frame at Ohio University. A special board meeting on Friday, April 18, will elect the successor. Hon. A. E. Price, a two term Athens legislator and graduate, also seeks the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
H. H., Haning
Ohio University
Frame
University
Suecessor
Haning
A. E. Price
Athens County
Castoria Ad Copy For Infants And Children
An old advertisement page notes Castoria as the remedy for infants and children, highlighting the brand as the one “you have always bought.” The repeated line emphasizes trust in the product and its signature bears a familiar brand mark.
Barber Union Sued Over Barbers Shop Boycott
Jewett and Wood file action in Common Pleas Court for the plaintiff a barber from Athens Ohio alleging that Local Barbers Union members conspired March first and afterward to harass and reduce his patronage by distributing leaflets branding his shop as a scab site. He seeks 550 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. A. Bell
Hood & Sam
McNutt & Bratton
E. O. Gladden
McCollister
Hines
Bert Sanders
Common Pleas Court
Jewett & Wood
Frank Gibbs
Athens
Ohio
Barbers’ Union
Death of Former Athens Resident Mary Currier
Mrs. Mary Currier, long a resident of Athens now living in Columbus, died at Hunt's Hospital Tuesday night. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 30 from her Columbus residence 1225 Harrison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Currier
Athens
Columbus
Hunt’s Hospital
Ens
Harrison Avenue
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Local Pharmacy
Advertisement asserts that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food when the stomach fails to digest it after meals and claims the product makes the stomach sweet. It promotes sale by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Old Amesville Church legacy and building tale
Amos Glazier recounts the founding of the Old Amesville Presbyterian Church after the Civil War. He details subscriptions by local families, construction costs around four thousand dollars, and John Peters of Belpre designing and building the structure. He remembers choir members, the basement, and the enduring impact of Uncle James Patterson who donated the lot and kept the church in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Mesdamen Co
Howard and Glazier
Jacob
Anmesville Presbyterian Church
Isot
Academy
James Patterson
Wyatts
John
George
Mr. Brown
Hiram Wyatt
Boyles
W. P. Cutler
Cutler
Town
John Peters
Belpre
Athens
Marietta
Peter
Howe
Join Patters
Nethan Pean
Peters
Carber Brown
Brown
Charles H. Wyatt
Kroeger
Maria Henry
Wyatt
Maria Fulton
Charles Henry
Bourne
A. W. Glazier
Glazier
Athens County
Amesvile
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol Digests what you eat and helps the stomach rest and recover after meals. It asserts a quick restoration of digestive organs to full function and notes sale at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Chase Sells Sixty Acre Farm in Alexander Township
E. Chase of Chase in Alexander township sold his sixty acre farm for 1850 dollars. Charles Roeck of Toledo bought forty four acres including the homestead and neighbor W T Martin purchased sixteen acres. Mr. Chase will seek a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Chase
Chase
Alexander Township
Charles Roeck
Toledo
W. T. Martin
Mr. Chase
Curfew Ring Introduced in Athens Youths Shaped
The curfew bell rings nightly in Athens starting Tuesday, aiming to curb late hours among youths. Dr. Rosik, who lectured locally, calls curfew a sign of lax home controls and recalls stricter times when parental discipline was harsh but effective. He notes the law is an innovation of modern times and its success will be tested locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosik
Athens
Rural carrier turns assessor in Lodi township
Vic Dixon a rural carrier on route No 5 takes a layoff of a couple of weeks to assess Lodi township. Dixon keeps moving and catches residents both coming and going to his route as part of the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Dixon
Lodi Township
Dixon
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Remedy
Claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is the most rational cure for coughs and colds. Describes mild cathartic action clearing phlegm and relieving coughs and croup. Suggested for children and adults. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Cline
Athens Eagles Initiate Class of Seven Members
The Athens Aerie of Eagles initiated seven members on Wednesday night: Fred White, E. O. Gladden, F. H. McCoy, C. H. Roach, Wm. Closter, Joseph Hoey and Mr. Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Aerie of Eagles
Fred White
E. 0. Gladden
F. H. McCoy
C. H. Roach
Wm. Closter
Joseph Hoey
Mr. Wolfe
Spring Tonic Promises Strength with Rocky Mountain Tea
Advertises Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a preventive tonic for listlessness and spring disorders. Claims to make you strong and vigorous. Priced at 35 cents, available as tea or tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Albany Oil & Gas Reorganizes to Drill New Well
At a meeting in Albany the Albany Oil & Gas company reorganized and plans immediate operations on the A. C. Cooley farm south of Hebbardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Albany Oil & Ges Company
A. C. Cooley
Hebbardsville
Assessors Begin Work as 36 Officials Gather
In Athens county 36 corporate and township assessors prepare to start Monday. Auditor Walker furnishes supplies and instructs on property assessment laws. A Monday race will decide which assessor works fastest and most thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Walker
Kennedy's Lata thve Honey and Tar cough remedy
A former advertises Kennedy's Lata thve Honey and Tar as a superior cough syrup that opens the bowels to expel a cold from the system. It relieves coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is suitable for young and old. Sold by Cline's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Cline
Bank Building Cornice Work Nearing Completion
The metal cornice work is being installed on the new bank building today and will greatly enhance its look. The exterior is nearly finished while interior construction advances quickly and occupancy is expected within a few weeks.
Hellettarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement touts Hellettarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims the remedy works through the bloodstream and mucous surfaces, priced 75 cents with a $1000 guarantee if it fails and urges readers to send for circulars and testimonials. Hall's Family Pills are also recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Funeral of Mrs. Jennie Shamel in Pleasanton
The funeral for Mrs. Jennie Shamel wife of Frank Shamel of Pleasanton was held at Bates church at 10 30 this morning. She died Wednesday April 4 aged 46 and leaves only a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
Jennie Shamel
Frank Shamel
Bates
Day starts rural route work in Lodi area
Charles Day of Wolfe and Day begins duties on rural route No. 5 this morning for about a month while regular carrier Vic Dixon serves as assessor for Lodi township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Day
Wolfe & Day
Vic Dixon
Lodi
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Thompson
V. Scott
Common Pleas
William N. Kurtzgainst
New York
Will
DR. Lowe
H. H. Haning
Frames
Llidn
Barber
UNION
Daily Messenger
Farly Day Church
Presbyterian Church
Thediord
Shamel
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