Social Notes From Athens People Visit and Gather
Mr. Harry Knowlton of Athens spent Sunday with friends at this place. Miss Annie Hawk, visiting her sister Mrs. Milton Chapell of Athens, spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Jennie Weatherby is convalescent after illness. Mrs. Elizabeth Ashton has been visiting friends in Athens. Mrs. Poston and son Herbert attended preaching at Clark's Chapel. Mrs. John Q. Hull spent Sunday with Mr. Holt Hoskins of South Canaan. Mrs. William Anthony and son Virgil of Angel Ridge called on Mrs. Poston. Miss Cheney of Athens, visiting Maud Ruth, attended church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hawk
Milton Chapell
Athens
Joseph Hawk
Jennie Weatherby
Elizabeth Ashton
Poston
Herbert
Clark’s Chapel
John Q. Hull
Holt Hoskins
South Canaan
William Anthony
Virgil
Anegil Ridge
Miss Cheney
Maud Ruth
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as System Tonic
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a great system tonic and builder to improve strength appetite digestion sleep and overall life enjoyment. It emphasizes natural health benefits and suggests regular use for better well being.
Victoria Wood Marries After Visit to Friends
Victoria Wood of Wheeling West Virginia married upon returning home after a visit here. The ice cream social at Joseph Haning’s home Saturday night featured music by James Haning Pearl Coe and Homer Brooks for a large crowd. George Wood and family visited Charles Wood’s home Sunday and his band played music by the three to fifteen year old ages. Albany visitors should call on Mr Wood to hear his band. Grant Bolin repainted his buildings enhancing beauty and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haning
James Haning
Pearl Coe
Homer Brooks
George Wood
Charles Wood
Albany
Mr. Wood
Grant Bolin
Local Notes From Reedsville and Nearby Areas
Mr Shumway of Reedsville visited his uncle William Watson for several days. Cyrus Morrison, Leesburg telegraph operator, returned home Monday with fever threats. Mr and Mrs Thomas Palmer spent a day with niece Mrs Frank Knowles near Little Hocking. Painters and paper hangers work at the Baptist church this week. Ladies Aid Society meets at Rowles Hall Friday afternoon next week. Mr Plum of Athens visits Mr Johnson at the Watson House. Baptist Sunday school at Bowles hall next Sunday at 9 30 AM.
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Shumway
Reedsville
William Watson
Cyrus Morrison
Leesburg
Thomas Palmer
Frank Knowles
Little Hocking
The
Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rowles Hall
Mr. Plum
Athens
Johnson
Watson House
Baptist Sunday School
Bowles Hall
Local Visitors and Social Notes From Town
Floyd Fought and his wife visited Mrs. Robinetts as they stayed with her parents this Sunday. Morris Watson from Louisville was in town visiting old friends last week after 43 years away, noting many changes. Rev. Reese conducted his regular appointment at Town House on Sunday. Miss Faye Wingett is visiting in Ross county this week. Lem Nichols and wife were guests of Will Nichols and wife. Ethel McVey returned from Lancaster on Tuesday, visiting her sister Mrs. Westenbarger.
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Floyd Fought
Robinett
Morris Watson
Louisville
Watson
Rev
Reese
Town House
Faye Wingett
Ross County
Lem Nichols
Will Nichols
Ethel McVey
Lancaster
Westenbarger
Dean's Ointment Advertises Skin Cure
A concise advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a remedy for piles eczema and all skin itching. It claims the more you scratch the worse it itches and urges purchase from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Community Gossip from Guysville and South Canaan
A list of local visits and movements. D W Cornell and family of Guysville and Dow Calvert and sister from Pittsburg visited H L Calvert and family Sunday. Tresize will spend months in Missouri with brother Wm Tresize. Rev Seaman preached and large attendance. Friends and relatives visiting from Indiana and Chillicothe. Stedman sick. Lorene Steele to West Virginia camp. Earl Rodehaver and Will Poston attended Graham's Chapel service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Cornell
Guysville
Dow Calvert
Pittsburg
H. L. Calvert
Thomas Tresize
Missouri
Wm Tresize
Earl Bean
O. R. Railroad
Harry Bean
Chillicothe
Charles Bean
Stedman
Maude Coleman
Athens
Blanche Light
Steele
Lorene
West Virginia
Earl Rodehaver
Will Poston
Graham’s Chapel
Filipinos See Apathy Before First Philippine Election
Manila reports indicate voter apathy ahead of the July 30 general election. Less than 10 percent of the voting population has registered, with total registered voters under 60,000. Nationalists and Progressives battle for influence as factional splits grow. The Supreme Court confirms death sentences for Sakay and others, marking a political blow to Nationalist leadership.
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Manila
P. IL
Nationalists Association
Taft
Sakay
Montalon
Villafuerte
Bevega
Supreme Court
Dominator Gomez
Gomez
Surender
Dean's Regulats Liver Tonic Promises Cure
An advertisement touts Dean's Regulats claiming to fix a lazy liver and chronic dyspepsia, strengthen the entire system, and cure constipation for 25 cents per box. The copy emphasizes liver toning and stomach improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Floodwood Stars Top Jacksonville 2 to 1 in Thunderous Exhibition
Floodwood Stars defeated Jacksonville on their ground by 2 to 1. Tenan struck out seven times and Reynolds nineteen. Floodwood had six errors to Jacksonville's none as Umpire D Eaviner officiated.
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Floodwood
Floodwood Stars
Jacksonville
Mars
Tenan
J. P. Reynolds
Reynolds
Best Ever Athens County Fair and Races Dates
The Athens County Fair and Races announces events on August 3, 14, and 15 featuring rides, contests, and horse racing. Local organizers promote a festive weekend with community activities and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Bryan to Announce Presidential Candidacy at Lincoln Dinner
Washington dispatch says William Jennings Bryan will officially announce his bid at a Lincoln Nebraska dinner in the fall with leading Democratic figures. Hoke Smith and Gov Campbell are among Southern leaders to attend and participate. Senator Tillman predicts Bryan may win again if the Republicans nominate Fairbank. Taft gets Republican backing in Ohio, with Foraker opposition tied to reelection.
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Washington, D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Gov Campbell
Texas
Tillman
South Carolina
Bryan
Fairbanks
Dryan
Taft
Ohio
Columbus
Republican State Central Committee
Foraker
Central
Senate
Conflict Between North Carolina and Federal Authority Over Rail Rates
Federal Judge Pritchard sentenced two Southern Railway agents to thirty days for selling tickets above state fare law, triggering a clash with Gov. Glenn over state rights. A July conference failed to resolve the dispute, with the government insisting the Supreme Court must rule on the state law's constitutionality.
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Southern Railway
North Carolina
Pritchard
Southern
Gov
Glenn
Judge Pritchard
Department of Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
Gov. Gienn
Atlantic Coast Line
Supreme Court
United States
United States Steel Faces Major Mine Strike
United States Steel Company which owns Mesaba Range mines and supplies most of the nation s ore faces a potential gigantic strike by mine workers allegedly engineered by the Western Federation of Miners. The firm warns of a fight to the death and notes plants have only about three months ore on hand, risking a serious impact on the steel and iron trade if the dispute lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Company
Mesaba Range
Western Federation of Miners
Steel Company
eczema relief claim promotes Chamberlins Salve
A reader reports that after trying doctors remedies for eczema his wife found Chamberlins Salve to be better than anything else she used. The product is for sale by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
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Chamberlin
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Marietta College Signals Bright Football Outlook
The Marietta Register reports a strong football outlook with a large freshmen class of 50 to 60, possible return of last year’s players except Mautz and Hoblitzer, and coach H E VanSurdam plus Tom Lindman assisting. A new two-manager setup and front of grandstand gridiron placement aim to improve spectator access as nine home games loom and a key Parkersburg trip to face West Virginia awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Register
Marietta College
Mautz
Hoblitzer
H. E. VanSurdam
Coronado Beach
Cal
Tom” Lindman
Marietta
Chicago
Orr
R. M. Noll
A. B. Hulbert
Fair Grounds
University of West Virginia
Parkersburg
Marietta Routers
Western Reserve
Wittenberg
Phrase Wordsmerchant Dr King Pills Ad Card
Advertising verse touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a universal regulator of sun and liver function. The 25 cent claim is guaranteed by McKee, a local druggist, in an old style promotional snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
McKee
Waiting for a Reply Over the Phone Feels Eternal
A reflective piece notes how time slows during long telephone waits and mirrors the ache between a death and a funeral, capturing a universal need for patience and human connection.
Special Judge Vacates Bench in Cabell Powers Case
Georgetown Kentucky July 31 Special Judge Robbins vacated the bench after an affidavit alleging prejudice was filed in the Cabell Powers case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Robbins
Cabel Power
Heavy Tax Payers Named In Nelsonville Wards
A list noting many individuals and firms with high personal property taxes in Nelsonville Wards 1 and 4, totaling 21 590 in Ward 1 and 69 310 in Ward 1 separate blocks, plus 21 245 in Ward 4. Names include James Butterworth C A Cable Co Hester Columbus Associated Brewing Co Maple Hill Store Co Thacker Dry Goods Co and others.
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James Butterworth
C. A. Cable & Co
C. H. and
R. A. Dean
T. A. Freer and Sons
J. W. Hughie
Grimes Bros
Charles G. Shepard
S. E. Tullis
Helen Tedrow
F. S. Tedrow
Isaih Tedrow
Ward
Aumiller & Eberly Drug Co
Henry Betchtold
A. H. Carnes
C. A. Carnes
T. J. Davis
L. J. Goldman
W.S. Hickman
Himan Edington Co
the Hester Columbus Associated Brewing Co
H. H. Ker
G. E. Johnson
Frank Miner
J. B. McVickers
W. H. Miler
C. H. Nims
W. H. Parks
J. W. Parker
L. P. Preston & Son
F. L
Maple Hill Store Co
D. W. Nelson
G. Nerich
Edgar Patton
J. S. Pritchard
Clint Shafler
C. L. Stout
C. E. Thompson
George Weiderman Brewing Co
Dana Windan
Nelsonville
Fluke
David Harris
Ohlinger & Wolf
Price Bros
J. P. Reynolds
Brewer Scott
Walter Wolf
Dr Thomas Electric Oil promoted as household remedy
An ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a universal cure for infant croup, minor injuries for Willie, sore throat for mamma, and lameness for grandma, claiming it as a great household remedy.
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Baby
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Thomas
Races Dates Listed for August Event
The notice lists race dates of August 13th 14th and 15th with a reference to 7-29-16. It appears as a fragmentary scheduling item for an athletic meet or fair event.
Unprejudiced Commendation for Messenger-Herald
A Portsmouth reader from Ohio praises the Messenger-Herald for quality Athens county news. He notes renewal intent, compares papers, and expresses willingness to meet at the Coolville Camp Meeting August 15 to 25. He recommends hearing Giesen the Chalk Talk Man on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger-Herald
Messenger
Marshfield
Athens
Portsmouth
Athens County
Coolville
Giesen
L. Bake
Ohio
Ea A
Frost Defeats Tick Ridge 12-1 Behind Strong Offense
Frost baseball opened with a 12 to 1 win over Tick Ridge. Tick Ridge scored its lone run in the seventh on a home run by Charlie Cole.
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Frost
Tick Ridge Boys
Charlie Cole
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Victoria Wood
Wheeling
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Indiana
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Millikan & Higele
Court House
Washington
United States Steel Company Up
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