Famous Ben Greet Players Bring Merchant of Venice to Auditorium
The renowned Ben Greet Players will perform The Merchant of Venice at the Auditorium on May 5. The company, famed for Shakespearean fidelity, includes about performers and tours from Indianapolis Ohio Wesleyan and Indiana University, presenting open air and indoor productions with unaltered text.
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Ben Greet
Rshbens
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Ohio Wesleyan
US claims vast western North Carolina lands in case
The United States test case begins in Asheville as District Attorney A E Holton argues federal title to the extreme west portion of North Carolina. The dispute involves four railroads, mining and timber interests, Tokaway hotels, Pittsburgh millionaires, an artificial lake operation, and much of George W Vanderbilt's Pisgah forest.
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Asheville
N. C
A. E. Holton
North Carolina
Tokaway
Pittsburg
Death of Infant in Sugar Creek Home
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Sreve Santo died at their Sugar Creek home Tuesday night. The burial was at Augustine cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 3. The notice then offers Burdock Blood Bitters as a health advertisement.
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Sreve
Santo
Mine 210
Sugar Creek
Augustine
Local social notes and visits across Ohio towns
Mrs Grare Cummins visited friends in Trimble last week. Marie Cox spent Sunday with Bessie Jacoby in Union. Ed Robinet from Marshfield led miners delegates to Toledo convention. Leo Schott of Luhrig Coal was here for two days. Ladies attended Alman home dinner for her mother’s eightieth birthday near Brookville. Dana Haskins in Athens last week. Frank Watkins Jr and Andrew Nichols touring northern Ohio Michigan and Canada. Lloyd Stanley and Gronsier guests Saturday. Eva Raider of Columbus visiting Frank Watkins this week. Kate Williams of Athens visiting Monday. Samy Ford of Athens helping her mother Ellen Stoke. D M Murphy visiting relatives in Trimble this week. Rachel Watkins visiting Lizzie Watkins in Athens. Supt Shull a business visitor in Lancaster East Friday.
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Athens
Frank Watkins, Jr
Andrew Nichols
Ohio
Michigan
Canada
Lloyd Stanley
Gronsier
Eva Raider
Columbus
Frank Watkins
Kate Williams
Samy Ford
Ellen
Five Points social life fills weekly pages in Hebbardsville
The Five Points community reports a busy week with public sales by Peter Vorkes of Hebbardsville and visits among residents. Notable social events include Miss Florence Ellis celebrating her sixteenth birthday and gatherings at local homes. Several families from Five Points and nearby towns are listed as guests or visitors, along with farm transfers and local commerce notes.
Dr Shoops Restorative Promises Quick Energy Boost
Languid spring mood shifts to buoyancy with Dr Shoops Restorative a genuine tonic for tired nerves. A few doses revive circulation liver kidneys and heart after indoor winter life. Test in a few days and note daily improvement. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
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Dr. Shoop
Arnold Moore couple wed in probate office ceremony
Miss J. Moore and Mr. J. P. Arnold, both residents of Parkersburg with the bride listing Coolville as her residence, were married in the Probate Judge Lynch office by Squire Logan on Wednesday afternoon and then returned to Parkersburg the same evening.
Permits to Wed in Ohio Couples List
George Douglass a railroad worker of Nelsonville and Amy McCotley of Grosvenor seek marriage. L S Macigal a physician of Buchtel and Edith G Cable of Nelsonville apply. B F Arnold a civil engineer of Parkersburg and Miss J Moore of Coolville apply. John Tolliver a miner and Sarah Jane Petes of Doanville seek consent for marriage.
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George Douglass
Nelsonville
Amy McCotley
Grosvenor
L. Macigal
Buchtel
Edith G. Cable
B. F. Arnold
Parkersburg
Miss. J. Moore
Coolville
John Tolliver
Miner
Sarah Jane Petes
Doanville
Local residents and visitors share weekend in Athens area
Mrs J R Wade visited Athens while J C Craft family and Ruth joined Lorenzo Shaffer in Rock Bridge. Louisa Shaffer spent the week in Nelsonville with her daughter. Rev W A Guy of Athens preached at the Christian church with his wife accompanying him. Several locals note improvements and visits across Millfield and nearby towns.
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J. R. Wade
Athens
J. C. Craft
Ruth
Louisa Shaffer
Rock Bridge
Lorenzo Shaffer
Sol Border
Edward
Columbus
Jessie Francis
Buchiel
Olive Brookins
L. Sanders
Nelsonville
George W. Perry
L. A. Sprague
W. A. Guy
Christian Church
Guy
Norval James
Lena Brown
F .M. White
Wilton Wenmer
Mary Miller
Chauncey
Mary Wemmer
John Hixson
Guy White
Jacksonville
Mamie Grant
William Cole
Ephriam Sayers
Faymon
Nellie
Fred
R. H. Wemmer
Hazel
Clara
A. P. Wemmer
Jesse
W. H. Wemmer
Warren Linsecott
Adda
J. &. Howard
Thomas Rossa
Concord
Bond election nearly unanimous in Glouster for $8500 school bonds
In Glouster Ohio a Thursday special election approved an $8500 school bond issue by about 25 to 1. Voter turnout was light with 133 ballots, 128 in favor and 5 opposed. plans include fire escapes at the High School and further improvements funded by seven bonds of $500 each.
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Lssne
Newark
Richmond Conference of Charities Delegation Named
Capt. D. M. Burchfield of this city was appointed by Governor Andrew L. Harris as a delegate to the thirty-fifth annual National Conference of Charities and Corrections to meet in Richmond Virginia May 6 to May 13 1908. The conference unites public officials and private reformers to share experiences in social welfare without legislative action.
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D. M. Burchfield
Andrew L. Harris
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Richmond
Harmony Hill Visitors and Local Movements
Harmony Hill notes include Tobias Watsons business trip to Athens on Tuesday. Esther Gambie and Jack of Center Point pass through on their way to Li Ue Hocking. James Smith moves his family to J. C. Coggeshall’s house. Annis returns from Littl Hocking after a week with T. J. Foster and visits Courville. Guests of Center Point relative depart on Kanawha steamer for Virginia. M. N. Linscott and T. Scott conduct business calls. Edith Watson visits Susie Linscott. Hamlin and Richard Hueston visit Parkersburg. Coggeshall and daughter Sarah Cornelia host guests.
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Tobias Watson
Athens
Esther Gambie
Jack
Center Point
Li Ue Hocking
James Smith
J. C. Coggeshall
Annis
T. J. Foster
Littl Hocking
J. Schrauderer
Courville
Mr. Siegel Gamble
Little Hocking
Kanawha
Virginia
M.N. Linscott
Torch
Mr. T. Scott
M. N. Linscott
Edith Watson
Susie Linscott
M. J. Hamlin
Richard Hueston
Parkersburg
Sarah Cornelia
Dean's Regulars Deliver Desired Bowels Regulation
A brief reader letter from George B Krause of Altoona Pennsylvania commends Dean's Regulars for achieving the expected results. He notes mild actions and effective regulation of bowels.
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Dean
George B Krause
Walnut Ave
Altoona
Morris-Poston Mines Superintendent Sues Weekend Visit
Mr. Charlies Thompson, superintendent of the Morris-Poston mines at Dunglen, spent Sunday with his family on East State and returned Monday morning.
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Charlies Thompson
Morris-Poston
Dunglen
East State
McKinley Home Sold in Canton Front Porch Era Ends
The late President McKinley’s home in Canton was transferred to Mrs. Rose C. Klover for 21000 dollars. Miss Helen McKinley arranged the sale, choosing the appraisement value of 20000 dollars. Personal effects and presents from the 1896 front porch campaign and White House years are being divided among the president’s five heirs.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Rose C. Klover
Helen McKinley
White House
Chauncey Men Arrested In Bootlegging Ring
Four Chauncey area farmers a physician and a druggist faced charges for selling intoxicating liquor or related acts. Andrew Jackson, Mr Brown, Mr Bikes, Mr Callentine, Dr Mockler and Druggist Barton were arraigned with pleas of not guilty and bound over to the grand jury. The case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts led by Sam Davis.
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Sam Davis
Athens
Davis
Mockler
Ee. Dunn
Moekler
Barton
Lahazh
Chauncey
Lahugh
Treasures Found in Our American Forests
A promotional piece extols native American medicinal plants and the Dr. Pierce preparations Golden Medical Discovery and All-Healing Salve. It touts blood purification, wound healing, and benefits for women, claiming many ailments are cured by these remedies and that a free booklet is mailed to interested readers.
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Pic
Buffalo
N. Y
Rice
Ted
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Peale
Sonal Paneer
Pha
Ph Pierce
Judges Chosen for Intercollegiate Debate Friday Night
Judge Festus Walters of Cheteville, attorney Paul Jones of Columbus, and Prof G G Great of Ohio Wesleyan have been named judges. Ohio University supporters plan a phalanx cheer with a leader to spur their team and greet visitors as rivals. The OU team lineup features Meersts Malcolm Douglas J A Long and J A Baderscher in speaking order.
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Festus Walters
Cheteville
Paul Jones
Columbus
G. G., Great
Ohio Wesleyan University
O. U
Meersts
Malcolm Douglas
J. A. Long
J. A. Baderstcher
Whittington Wetzel Couple Wed by Squire Rose
Charles Whittington and Louise Wetzel married by Squire FE. T. Rose on Saturday. Whittington, a painter, and Wetzel reside in Portsmouth.
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Whittington
Wetzel
Charles Whittington
Louise Wetzel
Squire FE. T. Rose
Mr. Whittington
Hven
Portsmouth
Auction firm fined for unlicensed sale in court
Morris Schumann was fined 100 dollars and costs by Squire Rose for holding an auction without a state license. Partners J. Schuman and Bert Hoss pleaded not guilty and were bound over in 300 dollars each. They claimed ignorance of the law and the squire did not set the limit, which stands at 1000 dollars.
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Morris Schumann
Squire
J. Schuman
Bert Hoss
Falling Tree Crashes Carbondale Worker Mastin
Carbondale Illinois April 17 Lee Mastin a young man living nearby was seriously injured yesterday morning when a tree he had been cutting broke loose and crushed him. He fell under the tree and suffered severe internal injuries. He was rushed to the city and then to Columbus for hospital treatment.
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Carbondale, C
Lee Martin
There
Mastin
Columbus
Athens Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses In Local District
A list records multiple Athens residents seeking marriage licenses. Couples include Harry Burchfield 21 and Eile McDonald 18 of Beaumont. Charlies Whitington 22 and Louise Wetzel 20 of Athens. J Clarence Bardin 35 and Elma Kuckler 25 of Athens. Albert Woods 20 and Lena Van Horn 16 of Athens with parental consent. Theodore Lohse 25 and Clara McNeal 20 of Athens. John Blasko 21 of route 6 near Athens and Anna Fanko. Charles Hartley 27 and Grace Starkey 22 of Athens. One pair, Blasko and Fanko, lacked 18 as required and must obtain parental consent.
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Charlies Whitington
Portamouth
Louise Wetzel
Athens
J. Clarence Bardin
Elma Kuckler
Albert Woods
Marshfield
Lena van Horn
Theodore Lohse
Miner
Clara McNeal
John Blasko
Anna Fanko
Charles Hartley
Grace Starkey
Miners to Vote on Two Year or One Year Contract Plan
Nelsonville OH April report says miners face a vote on returning to work under two options. Ninety cents per ton for a two year contract or eighty cents per ton for one year. Local unions to decide by the 20th and send results to national headquarters for action.
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Company
Uncle Sam
Luhrig
Peter Vorkes
Hebbardsville
Mzra Knowlton
Maggie Bobo
Carpenter
Fay Eliot
Sarah Dew
Florence Ellis
Charles Bolen
Vin Bobo
Charles Bobo
Charles Tom
Ed Bailles
Clarence Winger
Bessie Bolen
Mdna McVay T
Orville Wingett
Will Knowlton
Floyd Ellis
Richard Poughts
Gertrude Keller
Mrs
Ray Bailles
Mrs. Worley Weert
Ada Rickey
Peter Vorhess
Perry Coe
Florence Bolen
J. W. McVay
Claude Howard
Glouster
Albany
Flossie Fought
Golda Balles
Pearl Mole
Coolvile
Parmelia Pawick
J. M. Miller
Glenn Russell
Floyd
Irma
Mra
Caleb Russell
George Hueston
Leora Livingston
Mary
WI Watson
Center Belpre
Joshua Jones
Fauna Linscott
T. C. Smith
Qualey
Susie Linecott
Bertha Plomly
Messrs. R. Hueston
John Dutton
Elmer Crawford
Arthur Cornes
Perry Bingham
Jesse Bowman
Fishtown
Arnold-Moore
Millfield
Cinet No. 3
Torr
Capt. Burchfield
Harris
Conference of Charities and Correction
Richmond, Va
Harmony Hill
M’kinley
Ing
Tion
Andrew Jack
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bikes
Callentine, Dr
Drugegiat
A. T. Barton
Dr. Mock
Ler
Modock
Wesley Tokorsky
Germany
Modoc
Anton Scotkoski
Phillip Koserolek
Carbondale
Columbus Hospital
Harry Burchfield
Eile McDonald
Beaumont
Guy Love
Emma Burch
Ath
Ens
Nelsonville, O
API
Toledo
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