Board of Public Affairs Advances City Light Plant Plans
The Board of Public Affairs reviewed plans and specifications for upgrading the city light plant. Electrical engineer Dr. W C McCracken submitted bid specs and bids will be advertised for two weeks. Utilities face equipment delays, reservoir leakage, and a potential water supply during repairs, with bids from multiple suppliers approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Board of Public Affairs
City
W. C. McCracken
Columbus
Hhis
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Supt. Bell
Water Works Department
Crane Hawley Co
Brown Shoe Co
A. S. Logan & Co
Athens Foundry
F. E. Goldsberry
Gas Price Raised by Athens Gas Light and Electric
The Athens Gas Light and Electric company will advance the price of domestic natural gas to 25 cents per 1,000 cubic feet after April 1907 meter readings, with a 2 cent per thousand discount if paid by the tenth of the following month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Gas Light and Electric Company
Simple home remedy claims to cure rheumatism and kidney issues
A homemade mixture of Fluud Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is promoted as a harmless, quick relief for rheumatism backache kidney and bladder problems. It is advised to take a teaspoon after meals and at night, with instructions to source ingredients from a pharmacy.
University Baseball Team Opens Season With Fast Practice
The university baseball squad is shaping up with strong infield talent led by Sam Regland who played first base in 1905 and 1906. Candidates fill two teams as the club schedules potential games with Cincinnati, Lancaster from the O P league, or Parkersburg for next Friday or Saturday.
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University
Sam Regland
Sam
Cable
Patterson
Scrubs
Coleman
Infeld
Begland
Thomas
Kaler
Gullum
Gahm
Cure a Cold In One Day Promises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs
Patent medicine claim offers a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and sells for 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
A Good Home Remedy for Rheumatism and Kidney Troubles
A spring warning on illness and a simple herbal prescription clear the body of impurities. Dr Georgie Edmund Flood cites a cascarha aromatic mix with Barkola and Prickly Ash Bark to regulate bowels and purify blood. Take three times daily after meals. suitable for adults and children.
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Georgie Edmund Flood
Hotel arrivals listed by Palmer Berry Athens Ohio hotels
A column records guests registered at several hotels including the Palmer Berry Athens Ohio hotels. Names span cities such as Glouster, Lancaster, Marietta, Nelsonville, Columbus, and New York with pairs of Mr. and Mrs. listed at multiple sites. Continuous traveler names include Frank McManaway J W Bryson and C G Marquis among others.
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the Palmer
Frank McManaway
Murray
J. W. Bryson
Alf. Thompson
L. Robinson
John Davis
Glouster
D. A. Swanson
King’s Mills
Fred D. Meister
J. W. Rowell
W. H. Boone
Marietta
D. W. Stahl
Butler
J. A. Cowdery
Lions Run
the Berry
P. R. Hamilton
Marshfield
C. W. Juniper
Nelsonville
H. A. Davis
Langsville
S. L. Schneider
Lancaster
John F. Wilhelm
Portsmouth
Wm. Deaver
L. G. Green
Columbus
Harry Miller
C. R. Briggs
Athens
Lewis V. Brown
Jackson
H. L. Huff
Huntington
W. Va
John O
Bird
Detroit
George Carmichael
New York
Ohio Hotel
C. E. Burton
Tupper’s Plains
C. L. Orr
Guysville
John Pecado
Trimble
J. C. Culp
Buechtel
Edward Garrick
Washington
D. C
Roach Spouse Announce Daughter Donnie Marie Roach to Wed Stout
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Frank Spencer Roach announce the marriage of their daughter Donnie Marie to Mr Benjamin Franklin Stout of Parkersburg West Virginia. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening April 20 at 7 30 in the First Methodist Episcopal church. The couple will reside in Parkersburg.
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Frank Spencer Roach
Donnie Marie
Benjamin Franklin Stout
Parkersburg
W. Va
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Population of Baptized Citizens in Japan Rises Since 1872
The record notes that baptized citizens in Japan increased from nine in 1872 to more than 50,000, signaling a rapid expansion of religious affiliation within the population.
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Japan
County commissioners discuss Nelsonville bridge request
The Athens county board met in a called session to consider Nelsonville’s plea for an additional span over the Hocking river. Commissioners noted emergency conditions and pledged to address bridge needs countywide while maintaining good faith and legal compliance.
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Nelsonville
Hocking River
Messrs
L. H. Price
Morris Wilson
M. Kreig
Athens
John Lax
County Auditor's Office
B. Hill
Joseph Wolfe
John F. Biddle
Board of Commissioners of
Athens County
Hill
Council of
Bertha Gilliland to be married in High Street event
Following a lodge meeting Miss Bertha Gilliland received a miscellaneous shower. She will wed Mr Albert Hooper on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson on High Street.
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Maccabee Lodge
Bertha Gilliland
Miss Gilliland
Albert Hooper
Arthur Anderson
High Street
Building Code Urged To Cut City Fire Losses
A public call urges cities to adopt a comprehensive Building Code to reduce urban fire risk. It cites European fire safety success and cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters code, detailing steps like bricking up interior openings, parapeting walls, fire shutters, enclosing vertical openings, and banning combustible roof coverings with limited repairs permitted. The recommendations come from Charles G. Smith in a fire marshal backed inquiry ahead of further paragraphs.
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Ohio
Baltimore
San Francisco
America
Vienna
Austria
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York City
Charles G. Smith
Frost Hits Community With Illness and Local Movements
Eugene Winton is very seriously ill while Mrs. Isaac Brandeberry and others suffer grips. Mrs. Bertha Dean and her son Arthur return from Chauncey after weeks away. John Welch and family also affected by grip as Mary Lemmon fills in at the switchboard. Mercia Welch auctioned farming tools Thursday. Mabel Dean visits Naomi Conklin nearby. William Linton and family relocate to the area as coal options continue.
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Eugene Winton
Isaac Brandeberry
Bertha Dean
Arthur
Chauncey
John Welch
Mary Lemmon
Nettie Barrows
Mercia Welch
Mabel Dean
Naomi Conklin
William Linton
Messrs. Johnson
Trains Schedules From Athens in Hocking Valley Bulletin
Northbound trains leave Athens daily at 5 60 a m and 4 55 p m with Sunday ex departures. Southbound arrivals from Athens include 10 30 a m daily and 6 15 p m Sunday ex service plus 9 00 p m and 10 00 p m Sunday only.
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Athens
Sun
Last Home Seekers Excursion April 16
One way second class colonist fares to California North Pacific coast Montana Idaho Mexico and Intermediate territory in April. Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine Los Angeles May 6-11 1907. Convention of German Baptist Brethren Los Angeles May 1 23 1907. Settler fares to Minnesota North and South Dakota Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Assiniboia in April. For particulars inquire F B Bean Ticket Agent Union Depot or J P Blackwood Agent.
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California
North Pacific Coast
Montana
Idaho
Mexico
Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order
Nobles of Mystic Shrine
Los Angeles
Cal
Convention of German Baptist Brethren
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Assiniboia
F. 8. Bean
Union Depot
J. P. Blackwood
Calf Settled in Replevin Case in Mush Run Area
Michael Gallagher sued to regain a calf held by Captain Charles Harrison on Mush Run Cap ta in township. After a lengthy hearing with over twenty witnesses, Justice Squire Rose ruled the calf belonged to Harrison and will remain on Mush Run.
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Michael Gallagher
Laurie Rose
Charles Harrison
A. EK. Price
L. G. Worstell
Gallagher
Happy Hollow
Mush Run
Canaan Township
Harrison
Orbiston
Squire Rose
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule
Teachers examinations are held on the first Saturday each month unless it is a holiday, then the following Saturday. Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
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Boxwell
Aaron Grady
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Hisylvania Coal Co
Canaanville Coal Co
Ad Edgar
Westinghouse Electric Co
Post Glover Elec. Co
Crescent Supply Co
James Robey
Wm. Lilienthal
Bell and Hooper
Ross Hull Elec. Co
the Elk
C. G. Marquis
RE. D. McAdoo
Chloe Mace
Miriam Mace
Mineral
E. D. Harper
J. H. Finsterwald
O. B. Murphey
Albany
Grant Antle
Amesville
C. O. Gifford
Sharpsburg
Thedford’s
Black
Frost
Ct. Aus
Bulletin
Jamestown
Norfolk
Toledo
Charleston
L. P. Lewis
Moulton Houk
Toledo, Ohio
Hocking Valley Bulletin
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