The Allure of a Brass Band and One True Topic
A reflective column discusses how street bands draw crowds in Salvation Army towns, then pivots to praise the single minded pursuit of knowledge. It cites the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and a Gallipolis High School graduate's prep exam, arguing that devoted study of one topic expands life, citing mushrooms and the universe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sibley
Gallipolis High School
D. U
New England Federation of Natural History Societies
Ohio
New England
M. B. Hard
Chillicothe
State Journal
Salvation Army workers visit Athens to aid rescue homes
Captain James McCutcheon of Marietta Ohio along with Commandant Frank Hendrick and Cadet William Hendricks toured Athens to raise funds for Salvation Army rescues. The drive supports twenty two rescue homes and four children homes with thousands aided last year including one thousand seven hundred and one girls admitted and thirteen thousand one hundred forty children cared for. The message urges donations to support captains efforts and plans to establish an outreach outpost in Athens to rescue fallen girls and poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
James McCutcheon
Marietta
Ohio
Frank Hendrick
William Hendricks
Jesus
Hell
Athens
Livestock and Grain Markets Across U S Cities
Chicago and other markets report cattle and hog prices by grade with primes around 6.50 to 7.00 for hogs and cattle mostly 4.00 to 6.50. sheep and lambs range from about 4.25 to 7.60. Wheat and oats show No 2 red at about 78 to 79 cents, corn near 60 cents, oats around 40 to 41 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Local Oil Treats Cuts Burns and Bruises Fast
Farmers mechanics and railroaders rely on Dr. Thomas Electric Oil to ease injuries. The heating out of pain begins and the discomfort fades quickly as the oil is applied to cuts burns or bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eeelectric
Ormsbee Alive Denies Earlier Death Reports
W M Ormsbee once a noted theatrical manager in Piqua and Springfield says he is alive. He confirms he was reported dead in Los Angeles and says he is healthy and residing in a far western state, countering six month old dispatch notices and local obituaries.
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Piqua, O
W. M. Ormsbee
Springfield
Los Angeles
Cal
Piqua
Ormsbee
Emerson Case Goes To Jury In Ohio State Clerk Embezzlement
Lawson E. Emerson former clerk of the sek court of Ohio faces a jury over embezzlement charges totaling 266 in fees from his office. The defense rested after cross examining state witnesses with no witnesses offered. The state presented a receipt showing Emerson paid 3151.05 to the state treasurer’s cashier. PURCHASED OPERA HOUSE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson E. Emerson
Sek Court of
Ohio
Emerson
Opera House
Charles Slaughter Buys Glouster Theater in Morning Deal
Charles Slaughter of This City bought the Glouster theater today in a morning transaction. He closed a deal for the new Gormley opera house in Glouster, paying 5400 dollars. The house has been under construction for months and, upon completion, will be a premier valley playhouse. work will continue through the summer, with opening planned by winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slaughter
Glouster
Gormley Opera House
Mr. Slaughter
Korean Official Killed in Seoul Assassination
Tokyo report says Pak Yong Wha chief of the Korean imperial household board of auditors was assassinated in Seoul. He had previously served as first secretary of the Korean legation in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Pak Yong Wha
Seoul
Burglar Captured by Charming Amy at Guildhall
Scott, sent to borrow spoons for a church supper, is confronted by Amy Traynor with a pistol. After a tense standoff, she discovers his identity as Chester Scott, nephew of Aunt Anne Bagsby. The pair allies, delivering spoons and a prospective romance amid community mischief.
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Scott
Ile
Chester
Aviut
Aunt Anne
Woodbine
inJeel
Mrs. Anderson
Her Ie
Beatt
Anne Bagsler
Amy
Charlie
Anne Bagsby
Chester Scott
Mr. Scott
Natu
Aimy
Anne
Quildshall
Amy Traynor
Miss Traynor
Statute on Labor Conspiracies Under Edward VI
The excerpt notes a 16th century English statute from Edward VI's reign aimed at combatting labor and trade conspiracies. It describes penalties for artificers and laborers who conspired to fix wages or restrict work, including fines of £10, 20 days in prison, and loss of public evidentiary rights. The passage cites London citizens seeking redress for injuries from combinations and conspiracies by journeymen and laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Edward VI
England
London
Canal completion timeline discussed with Stevens
John Stevens former Isthmian canal commission chief engineer met President at the White House and estimated canal completion in six to seven years. He projected completion around early 1915 after contingencies and said he would later value a large eastern railroad’s property. He did not identify the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John.f. Stevens
Isthmian Canal Commission
White House
Stevens
Oliver
Eastern Railroad
Miner Guilty Of Leaving Open Mine Door In Congo Ohio
John Albmashy of Mine 301 Congo Ohio pleaded guilty before Justice T H Barton to wilfully leaving a mine door open and impeding ventilation. He was fined 50 dollars and costs, as the minimum penalty. Chief Inspector George Harrison was advised of the case at the urging of District Mine Inspector James Pritchard Third Mining District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison
James Pritchard
John Albmashy
T. H. Barton
Congo
Ohio
Mr. Albmashy
Pleasanton Briefs Report Illness and Visits
Mrs Lydia Woodruff remains very ill after several months of sickness. Miss Laura Parker from Athens visited her parents over Sunday. Will Runyon moved into a new home purchased recently from Jeff Henry. R D Mason visited his daughter Mrs Dr Crossen in Carbondale on Saturday. Mr Carroll, ill at his daughter Mrs William Gilkeys, is reported as better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Woodruff
Laura Parker
Athens
Sheldon Parker
Will Runyon
Jeff Henry
R. D. Mason
Dr. Crossen
Carbondale
Mr. Carroll
William Gilkey
Ointment Claim Cures Longtime Eczema in Augusta
Hon. S W Matthews Commissioner Labor Statistics Augusta Maine says Dean's Ointment cured eczema that had annoyed him for a long time and claims the cure is permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Augusta
Blackstone Leaves University for Home to Recover
W S Blackstone a senior at the university has gone to his home in Zanesville. He has been quite ill for some time and will remain there until fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Blackstone
University
Zanesville
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Messenger & Herald Printing Co
W. Bush
Livestock and Grain
Emerson Case
Glouster Theater
Rodolfe
Bank of
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Har
Uuif Bain
Hianna
Manna’s Green
Hi. L. Wheaton
OLF Bros
Zanesville, Ohio
Pleasanton
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