New Episcopal Church Growth in Athens Raises Prospects
In Athens, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd forms with Rev. A W Buckland and Archdeacon Dodshon guiding growth. Membership tops twenty, plans for a church site advance, and Archdeacon Dodshon will move to Athens May 1. Easter week missions and Episcopal Day with Henderson Crider Co. support activities.
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A. W. Buckland
Episcopal Church
Hocking Valley
Athens
Y. M
Carnegie Library
Dodshow
Southern Ohio
Buckland
Church of the Good Shepherd
Henderson Crider Drug Company
Episcopal
Funeral Held For Mrs Mary Ann Raine In Nelsonville
Nelsonville mourns as Mrs Mary Ann Raine, 76, dies after a weeks and is laid to rest at Fort Street Cemetery. Funeral services were held today at the family residence on Adams Street with Rev Charles Laughlin officiating. She leaves ten children ten grandchildren and many relatives.
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Elsonville
Mary Ann Raine
Adams Street
Charles Laughlin
Fort Street
Raine
Nelsonville
City Council Slates Financial Matters in Regular Session
Glouster April 8 The city council met Tuesday evening with all members present and Mayor Gormley presiding. The session focused on financial matters and to brick culvert work on Braun street near George Preston’s residence alongside accepting the mayor’s March report.
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Gormley
Ite
Glouster
Braun Street
Ice plant dispute in Nelsonville clarified
In Nelsonville Ohio on April 9 the local paper corrects a report from April 4 about ice plant operations. Milestone facts: George Rosser leased the old plant and runs it with his son-in-law Walter Graham. Hoster Brewing company only rents cold storage and has no control. Public impression shifts as details emerge.
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Nelsonville, O
Hester Brewing Company
Columbus
Old Ice Company
Messenger
Hoster Brewing Company
George Rosser
Rosser
Hoster
Walter Graham
Barstow Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County
Lizzie Barstow filed for divorce from Charles H. Barstow in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty seeking custody of minor children. Barstow must answer within six weeks from March 12, 1908, or a decree may be granted.
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Charles H. Barstow
Lizzie Barstow
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Charlies H. Barstow
Glouster Opens Season Against Jacksonville Sunday
Glouster and Jacksonville meet in the opening game at Jackson ville baseball park Sunday at 2 30 p m Vaughn and Searls start for Glouster M Johnson of Athens catches for Jacksonville with a pitcher to be named Kramer unavailable due to railway work Glouster aims to improve on last year and shares their season lineup with manager Joe Wolfe and players A Morris Bert Searls Ben Skinner James Vaughn George Wagner Fred Hemsley Matt Schwalbach Will Zimmers Fred Morris George Franken Harry Wharff and James Johnson.
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Glouster
Vaughn
Searls
M. Johnson
Athens
Jacksonville
Kramer
Jacksonville Boys
Joe Wolfe
A. Morris
Bert Searls
Ben Skinner
James Vaughn
George Wagner
Fred Hemsley
Matt Schwalbach
Will Zimmers
Fred
County assessors to start work with raised pay and supplies
Assessors will begin work next Monday and finish by May 18 listing personal and real property for tax. They will receive supplies and instructions from County Auditor Walker and implement dog tax revisions, listing dogs against property owners where housed. Pay increases to 2 dollars more per day after recent legislation.
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Walker
County moves to protect records with steel cases
Athens County commissioners approve installing steel cases in the County Recorder's office to replace old wooden ones. They consider a tile floor to improve fire protection. Recorder Richards and Athens attorneys urge action to preserve valuable records in case of a fire or disaster.
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Richards
Recorders Office
Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. W. W. Windsor visited Ath ens a few days last week to see her hospitalized son and to stay with her daughter Mrs. Dan Turner. L. A. Dye traveled in Stewart and Guysville on Monday on business. J. H. Fordham sold a valuable son to Christopher Basom last week. William Williams moved his household goods to Lattridge to make his home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fordham hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dye. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kincade are seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seevers of Beaumont stay with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Leake.
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W. W. Windsor
Athens
Dan Turner
L. A. Dye
Stewart and
Guysville
J. H. Fordham
Christopher Basom
William Williams
Lattridge
J. Fordham
Lewis Dye
Allen Kincade
Harry Seevers
Beaumont
Alfonso Leake
Dean's Regulats Offer Mild Yet Effective Relief
A reader letter praises Dean's Regulats for providing the desired results with mild regulation of bowels, noting positive effects and recommending the product for bowel relief. The message is signed by George B Krause of Altoona Pennsylvania.
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George B Krause
Walnut Ave
Altoona
Ohio University to Form Track Team and Compete
Preparations are under way to organize a university track team at Ohio University as a regular varsity department. The effort aims to boost football baseball and basketball by developing track work and to field a strong squad for the upcoming All Ohio track meet in Columbus. Early trainees include Henke last year's captain, McCrary from Miami and Fielder from Penn.
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Ohio University
O UU
Columbus
O U
Ohio
Henke
Feld
McCrary
Miami
Fielder
University of Pennsylvania
Foreclosure Petition in Athens County Ohio
Max Gershuny and Esther Gershuny are notified that Isaac Pastor filed a foreclosure petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on March 9 1908 seeking to foreclose a mortgage of February 20 1907 on Lot 978 in Harper's Addition Nelsonville and the adjacent triangular strip Lot 1037. The defendants must answer by May 2 1908 or the petition’s allegations will be treated as true and a foreclosure decree issued.
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Max Gershuny
Esther Gershuny
LaéPuyetie
Indiana
Isaac Pastor
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Maxy Gershuny
Athens
Nelsonville
Harper
Cruelty Key Charge in Athens County Divorce Suit
Myrtle R. Reynolds files for divorce from William B. Reynolds in Athens Common Pleas Court citing extreme cruelty. She seeks alimony and custody of three children and temporary support. Allegations include two assaults last fall, beating, kicking, and a thrown shoe causing a broken hand, while the family lived near Kimberley.
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Nelsonville
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Athens
Myrtie R. Reynolds
Iliam B. Reynolds
Marshfield Area News and Obituaries Highlights
George W. Duffee visited Marshfield on Wednesday to see friends. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pidcock on April ord. Mrs. Ida Hamilton of Athens visited her sister Mrs. Walter Hunter. The funeral of J. H. Jones was held at the Christian Church with interment in Marshfield cemetery. Mrs. Lee improves slowly after illness. Attendees at the Athens opera included Mr. Cash Six, Lydia Nanna, and Ethel Six. Mason Nichols and wife visited Greenfield. Mrs. J. T. Beckler of Athens was a Marshfield caller. H. W. Clark moved his family from Union to Marshfield. Edward Coleman called on friends at Knox. Sick list includes D. Hs. Six, Mrs. Sue Withers, Mrs. Everhart, Mr. Maria Beverage, Mrs. George Mace. J. H. Boden of Athens visited Marshfield. Dr. S. B. G. Pedigo was in Athens. Mrs. Frank Steward and son Ward visited Guysville. Miss Belle Selby and James Bever age of Athens stayed with George Dowler. Frank Phillips of Athens visited Marshfield. Thomas Withers of Athens was a guest. Dr. Shoop's Night Cure advertised with book No. 4 No charge for medical advice and free book by mail in Racine Wis. Sold by Henderson Crider.
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George W. Duffee
Friends
Martin Pidcock
April Ord
Ida Hamilton
Athens
Walter Hunter
J. H. Jones
Christian Church
Marshfield
Marshfield Cemetery
Cash
Lydia Nanna
Ethel Six
Lee
William
Iat Griffith
Labrig
Mason Nichols
Greenfield
J. T. Beckler
H. W. Clark
Union
Edward Coleman
Knox
D. Hs
Sue Withers
Everhart
Maria Beverage
George Mace
J. H. Boden
B. G. Pedigo
Frank Steward
Son Ward
Guysville
Belle Selby
James Beverage
George Dowler
Frank Phillips
Thomas Withers
Parkersburg Belpre Bridge Plan Hearings Noted
War department serves notice that engineers will attend hearings in Pittsburg and Cincinnati on the 15th to hear objections to the Ohio River bridge project from Parkersburg to Belpre. Plans and specifications are viewable at the Cincinnati or Pittsburg custom houses, showing river terminals. The Parkersburg Sentinel reports the bridge looks likely to proceed.
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War Department
Pittsburg
Custom House
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Belpre
Modesty and the Cure Alls Voices in Women Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female ailments highlighting modesty concerns. It claims safe at home treatment with free consultation by letter, praising its restorative effects on uterine displacements and nerves, and promotes Pierce's other remedies for blood purification and skin issues.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Local Notes From Amesville And Nearby Areas
Amesville and surrounding communities saw a flurry of activity with visits from M. P. Ohlinger and W. H. Dyar. Livestock trades included a fine export lot from Lovel & Gifford and a Kentucky horse sale pick by O. M. Lovel. Copyright news by Rev. W. J. Warrener for his churches in courts promises lasting value.
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M. P. Ohlinger
Nelsonville
W. H. Dyar
Rainbow
W. M. Heary
Shaefer
Athens
Lovel & Gifford
L. Angle
Amesville
Kentucky
Marietta
O. M. Lovel
Cunningham
Cutler
John Fiemming Pear
Unhoused Walk Club Inspires New Local Group
Eight members of the X. Z. Walking club walked from the public square to Murray City and back, drew local interest, and prompted plans for a similar club in Nelsonville. Robinson and Berrows lingered with friends, returning late for supper. snapshots were taken during the trip.
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Mur
Robinson
Berrows
Day
Burrows
Barron
Stetured
Casey
Locle
Walters
Electric Bitters Restored Life, Man Says
Nine years ago Mr. C Farthing of Mill Creek Indiana Territory barely stood, a druggist advised Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle, recovered strength, and says he has been well since. MeeKee s drug store sold the remedy under guarantee. 50
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L. R. Andrews
Safety Fund
Water and Light
Service Fund
Water and Light Fund
Press Publishing Company
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Hisylvania Coal Company
E. H. Taylor
George Worthington Company
James and
Ballistrom
Post Glover Electric Company
Lukenheimer Company
Westinghouse Lamp Company
National Carbon Company
Frank Shaner
Kid
Fort St. Cemetery
Guouster City
Magic City
George Preston
Miayor
Hosterpeople
Columbus Brewers
Dean
Cline
Sunday Creek Valley
Jackson
Ers
Pleasant Valley
Kimberly
Myrtle R. Reynolds
Kimberley
Imperial
Belpre Bridge
Perce
W. J. Warrener
Supreme Courts
Gladys Wheeler
McConnellsville
Clyde Gibson
Broadwell
Mesdames Dyson
Shoep Cellars
Lovell, Moore, Howard
Wells Brown
Gifford
C. D. Henry
Carpentery
Miss Patterson
F. W. Gibson
H. C. Owen
Murray City
Nelsonville Boys
Ray City
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