More Martial Difficulties 10 to Be Given an Airing
Three new cases filed in Common Pleas court include a damage suit by Moffitt Chamberlain against Athens county and its commissioners over a dec 1906 bridge collapse causing boiler damage and losses totaling 610 dollars plus costs. Also petitions for divorce and separation were lodged by Rebecca Davis and Dora Redpath citing adultery assault and neglect with child custody and alimony requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Moffitt Chamberlain
Athens County
Joseph Wolfe
John F. Biddle
Samuel B. Hill
Sharpsburg
Federal Creek
C. T. O'Neill
Rebecca Davis
George Davis
York Township
Belma D
Imperial
Deanville
Levicia Brooks Cronk
Nelsonville
I. M. Foster
Dora Redpath
Samuel Redpath
Athens
Gertrude
Frank
Evland
Glouster
Compensation of an Attendant
An Ohio hospital attendant earns about half of deserved wages while working long hours 4:45 am to 7:30 pm amid demanding wards and untidy patients. The piece argues for higher pay, better staffing, and public pressure on superintendents and trustees to improve efficiency and care standards.
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Congress
Cincinnati
Ohio
Longworths Visit Athens Ohio on Levee Day Visit
Representative Nicholas Longworth and wife arrived in Athens from Washington by B and O railroad and spent the afternoon with General and Mrs. Grosvenor at University Terrace. They toured the city despite sharp wind and planned a summer visit with potential Alaska trip. Mrs Longworth wore diamonds and a star sapphire watch from their wedding gifts.
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Nicholas Longworth
City
Washington, D. C
C. H. Grosven
University Terrace
Cincinnati
Longworth
Mrs. Longworth
China
Grosvenor
Longworths
The
Enquirer
C. H. Grosvenor
Athens
Ohio
Winton Place
Coal Giants Weigh Ohio Valley Merger Deals
Industry insiders report potential consolidation between the Pittsburg Coal company and Sunday Creek as experts from both groups survey Hocking Valley mines. Officials note possible acquisition of Morgan properties and rail line divestment pressures under Hepburn law, with discussions ongoing in Columbus and the region.
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Ohio
Hocking Valley
George W. Schindeberg
Pittsburg Coal Company
Taylor
Sunday Creek Company
Roan
Sunday Creek
Messrs
Schludeberg and
Columbus
Pittsburg
Hocking District
Hocking
Schindeberg
Johnson Properties
New Pittsburg Coal Company
Hockrey Valley Railroad
Pittsburg Company
New
Schludeberg
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
Morgan Coal Properties
West Virginia
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark writes that health costs a quarter in a malarious area, the price of a box of Dr King s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse gently and bring new life and vigor to the system, with guaranteed satisfaction at W H.
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Dr. King
Ella Slayton
Noland
Ark
W. H
Spider bite victim saved by Bucklen’s Amnica Salve
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas contracted blood poisoning from a spider bite. His leg became a mass of running sores until he used Bucklen’s Amnica Salve. He reports relief after the first application and full healing after four boxes. Available for 25c at W. H. McKee’s drug store.
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John Washington
Bosqueville
Tex
Bucklen
W. H. McKee
Last Grant staffer George F. Pride dies in Indiana
George F. Pride, the final remaining survivor of General U. S. Grant’s staff, passed away recently in Huntington Indiana. Pride served closely with Grant during the Civil War era and was noted for his longevity and memories of the era. He is remembered by local historians and Civil War circles for his firsthand accounts and enduring connection to the nation’s formative years.
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George F. Pride
U. S. Grant
Huntington
Ind
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Peruna Digestive Tonic Helps Nerves and Digestion
An Arizona remedy claim explains that Peruna benefits the nerves by aiding digestion. A Watsonville California woman describes six years of stomach trouble, nervous dyspepsia, and unsuccessful diets and doctors before using Peruna and achieving a full cure after months of treatment.
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J.C. Jamison
Marchant Street
Watsonville
Cal
Nervines Harmful and Digestive Cure Mentioned
The note warns that nervines like coal tar preparations and sleep medicines depress the heart and cause harm. It claims Peruna improves digestion and thus steadies the nerves, urging avoidance of such medicines.
Mineral land tax idea sparks novel approach at hearing
James A. Robinson of Canton proposed taxing undeveloped oil, gas and mineral deposits as if developed to boost production and labor work. He argued this would lower consumer costs and prevent monopolies, noting much land is taxed at farm values. Only two labor reps attended.
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State Tax Commission
James A. Robinson
Canton
Ohio Federation of Labor
O. C. Riddle
American Press Association
Oak Lungs Remedy Dwindles in Modern England
The Westminster Gazette notes that rural England still uses a traditional oak lungs brew for consumption and blood impurities, a moss like herb steeped as tea and sweetened with sugar. Yet fifty London herb shops show only one familiar with its existence, signaling a fading reputation.
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England
London
Westminster Gazette
Nomination Talk Sparks Roosevelt Debate at Bryan Banquet
At a Chattanooga banquet in honor of William J. Bryan John Temple Graves of Atlanta urged nominating Theodore Roosevelt for president. Senator J B Frazier opposed such action saying Democrats cannot afford it. Bryan criticized Republicans while noting Roosevelt shared many Democratic ideas.
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Roosevelt
Chattanooga
Tenn
William J. Bryan
John Temple Graves
Atlanta
Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
J. B. Frazier
Graves
Senator la Jollette
Wisconsin
Cured of Rheumatism by Pain Balm Trial
William Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee suffered rheumatism in his left arm with weak muscles. After applying Chamberlains Pain Balm and wrapping the arm in flannel at night, the pain eased and strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism disappeared and did not return. The ad urges trying Pain Balm and lists local dealers W H McKee E R Lash and Brton Drug Co Chauncey.
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William Henry
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Brton Drug Co
Chauncey
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Pe-Ru-Na
Julia Marlowe
Fleartily
Fulia Marlowe
Peruna
Sion
Warren
C. F. Lamb
Lyman H. Innis
Columbus State Hospital
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