Athenian Debate Winners Upset Marietta Team at OU
In an oratorical contest at the college auditorium the Athenian Literary Society of Ohio University defeated the Alpha Kappa Literary Society of Marietta. Claimed top honors went to Clarence Matheny with W. Kelley second, Amos Morris third, and W. E. Byers fourth. Judges Dr. Bookwalter and Dr. Bishop praised the oratory and spirit of the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Kappa Literary Society
Marietta
Athenian Literary Society
O. U
Ohio
W. Kelley
W. E. Byers
Alpha Kappa Society
Amos R. Morris
Clarence Matheny
Athenians
Mr. Matheny
Kelley
Mr. Morris
Mr. Byers
Himelf
Resignation at B. & O. Freight Depot Prompts New Hire
Mr. Aaron Simmons resigned from the B. and O. freight depot position on Saturday. Dent Carr will fill the vacancy after assuming duties this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Simmons
B. & O. Freight Depat
Dent Carr
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics for Livestock Diseases
Cure diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on the sick part. Ten Specifics and a Book sold at seven cents each. Available at druggists or mailed prepaid from Humphreys Medicine Co New York. Book mailed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Col
William
Johns Streets
New York
Oberlin plant seeks new location to expand
The National Metallic Packing company plant at Oberlin, employing about 100 workers, seeks a new site with better shipping access. The firm aims to relocate to a place that can support expansion, not offering a bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Board of Trade
National Metallic Packing Company
Oberlin
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Maxwell At Home
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell occurred at the family home on 212 Dean Avenue on Sunday around noon due to complications from long illness. The widow of Thomas Evans Maxwell, a Civil War veteran, her funeral will be at 2 PM from the Thos luy residence with burial at the new cemetery, officiated by L Bats.
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Elizabeth McKee Maxwell
Dean Avenue
Maxwell
Thomas Evans Maxwell
Thos Luy
A. Ory YW
L. Bats
New Cemetery
Mrs Maxwell Dies. Athens Community Mourns Beloved Member
Mrs Maxwell, 63, longtime member of the local Methodist Episcopal church, will be buried under supervision of the Ladies Relief Corps which will attend the funeral in a fitting service. She is survived by her husband and two adult children Alfred LeRoy Maxwell and Mrs Minnie May Burnfield, both of Athens.
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Ladies’ Relief Corps
Maxwell
Alfred LeRoy Maxwell
Minnie May Burnfield
Athens
Methodist Episcopal Church
Campbell and Williams Announce New Buggy and Wagon Repository
Campbell and Williams lease the East State Street building and plan a May 1 opening of a Buggy and Wagon repository. They will offer complete lines from hand carts to automobiles, stocking Columbus Company buggies Colonial Buggy products Circleville, Studebaker offerings, harness, whips and lap robes. They travel to Columbus and South Bend this week for purchases.
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East State Street
Campbell & Williams
Columbus Company
Colonial Bugey Company
Circleville
Studebaker Company
South Bend
Indiana
Studebaker
Mesars, Campbell & Williams
Columbus
Dropped Dead While At Work In Jerseyville
The sudden death of Mrs James Watkins aged seventy occurred at six this morning as she reached for a coffee grinder. She fell to the floor and did not regain movement. Born Sarah Angell in Pennsylvania she and her husband had lived in Lodi township most of their lives. They adopted a son Walter now about fourteen. Funeral services will be held at Clark's chapel Wednesday at 1 helock sun time with Dr W L Shutz officiating. cortege leaves residence at 11.
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Jerseyville
James Watkins
Mrs. Watkins
Sarah Angell
Pennsylvania
Richard
Mary Bougher Angell
Lodi Township
Died on Train Enroute Home From Colorado
Mrs Worley Baughman aged about 35 died en route from Colorado to Ohio after missing a Cincinnati connection. Her husband and two sons, aged seven and nine, survive. Dowd was her maiden name and she taught school before marriage. The remains were expected to arrive in Marshfield today.
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Marshfield
Mexico
Colorado
Waterloo
Ohio
Charity Bazaar Deemed Successful By Dorcas Society
The Charity Bazaar run by Mrs. Edward Black and the Dorcas society young ladies drew a good turnout Friday night amid other events. Colorful booths and decor impressed attendees while proceeds totaled 42.86 dollars for the society.
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Edward Black
Dorcas Society
Launching of The Sunday Creek fishing smack
The Sunday Creek, a new fishing smack, will be launched this afternoon at four o'clock in the Hocking river east of town. Only Sunday Creek office employees and a few social friends are invited as the craft seats ten. Built by R B Hutchinson and James Vercoe of the Sun dy Creek company, the boat emphasizes a dignified launch with no champagne, though the temperate brews may pop.
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Hocking
Sunday Creek
R. B. Hutchinson
James Vercoe
John Boat Builders
Sundy Creek Company
Ion
Doctor Scott Allen Expands Practice Location
Dr Scott Allen an osteopathic physician has moved his office from the Palmer House to a suite in the Campbell building after six months of steady growth and a profitable practice relocation marked by increased patient volume and new rooms.
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Scott Allen
Palmer House
Campbell Building
Tonsiline Promised To Cure Sore Mouth And Throat
An old advertisement touts Tonsiline as the sole remedy for sore mouth and throat and warns of dangers like croup quinsy and diphtheria. It urges owning a bottle at home and mentions doses of 25 and 50 caplets with Canton, Ohio as a location.
Ohio Adopts Australian Ballot for School Elections
Ohio will use pure Australian voting in November 1997 school elections. The Duvall bill becomes law without the Governor's signature, mandating ballots show no political affiliations and list candidates independently with a cross mark beside chosen names.
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Ohio
Duvall
Boards of Education
Board of Education
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Aid Digestion
Advertisement notes that medicine cannot replace food but Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aid digestion and assimilation. It claims many have benefited, cites a quarter price, and lists W. H. McKee in Athens and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey as sellers.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Civilizations and freedom debated by a working man
A letter-writer criticizes a professor and college president for doubting leisure time benefits and for siding with unions. The author, a mechanic, argues workers need unions to secure fair wages and avoid starvation, praising American civilization and freedom demonstrated by labor.
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O. U. Representative
Lewis Bookwalter
Tterbein University
R. F. Bishop
Ironton
H. KE. Conrad
Gallipolis
Rocky Mountain
Cline
URKS
WORMS
Curis
Farey
Board of Trade
Campbell and Williams
Jas. Watkins
Lodi Town
R.C. M. Hastings
South Court Street
Smack
EDA Thompson
Fire and Life Insurance
Ono
W. B. Dailey
Over Fulton Grocery
North Court St
H. WH. Haning
ONIO
Sean
John Rockefeller
Canton
Usie
Thomas
Midocean
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
J. J. Henry
Near Pleasanton
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Isaac Newton
Febr
Inig
E. L Mathie
James B. Chappelear
Obaless
O. L. Mathie
D. A Deweese
Main St
Cail
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach
P. Oo
Omio
Bank of Athens
United
Gtilidra
Osehior
Basom
D. D. Ss
Charles DeMolet
South Court
Lyr
James C. Jones
Dome Payne
O. S.ct
Hilo
THE
Kennedy
White and Stoll
Undertakers
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Bel
Perfection Oil
Standard Oil Company
Milwaukee
Mayo
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