Governor imposes competitive bidding for state supplies
Columbus Ohio July 26 Governor Harris orders competitive bidding for purchases by state institutions with no exceptions for emergencies. The move follows exposures at Athens State Hospital for the Insane and the Institute for Feeble Minded Youth and aims to curb billing and supply mismanagement. The audit expands to alleged short weights and counts and per capita cost rises under the current and previous administrations.
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Columbus
Harris
Athens State
Higgins
Charles Higgins
Eldridge Higgins Grocery Company
Jared Carpenter
Athens Hospital
Morris
Athens
Guilbert
Frank Rochester
Rochester
Roscoe J. Mauck
William Williams
E. H. Rorick
Fire investigation into burning of Clark dwelling
Assistant State Fire Marshal Rush from Columbus examined witnesses in Nelsonville after a Thursday fire that partially destroyed George Clark's towpath home. Incendiary origin remained suspected by some, but no strong evidence or suspect emerged. The blaze may have started in the pantry, and the inquiry continued after Rush returned to Columbus.
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Nelsonville
Rush
Columbus
George Clark
Mr. Rush
Theiss
Athens considers central grocer delivery system
Grocers postponed Thursday meeting on Athens central delivery plan with next week date T. C. E. Coburn of Shelby grocers confirms savings of 33 to 50 percent under central delivery and notes half the old labor. dividends for the mainly grocer owned delivery firm attract support while public acceptance grows and other towns adopt the system.
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Athens
Shelby
C. E. Coburn
C. E. Coburn & Co
Will Erect Fine New Business Block In Nelsonville
Nelsonville July 30 The Fulton street lot cleared of a partial burn will host a cement block business structure. The lot was purchased by L J Warner to replace an earlier error and the old building was bought by Arthur Vail who is tearing it down.
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Nelsonville
Fulton Street
L. J. Warner
Arthur Vail
Mr. Vail
Warner
Edward Stewart Held for Non-support in Nelsonville
Edward Stewart of New Straitsville pleaded guilty in police court to non-support of his eleven year old son. He was taken to Athens county jail after his father in law Jesse Hicks filed the complaint. Mayor Sharp bound him over to the grand jury in $200 bond, which he could not furnish.
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Nelsonville
Edward Stewart
New Straitaville
Athens
Warner
Stewart
Jesse Hicks
Sharp
Pleasantly Entertained At Perry Highland Summer School
A group of young ladies from Perry and Highland counties attending the summer school were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ellen Boetzner on Richland Avenue. About eighteen guests enjoyed games and social conversation, with light refreshments served.
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Perry
Highland Counties
Ellen Boetzner
Richland Avenue
Ardner freed in paternity case with marriage plan
Ray Ardner, held in Nelsonville city prison on paternity charges by Miss Goldie Bolan of Buchtel, was released after a compromise. Ardner agreed to marry Bolen, and with his father and brother he traveled to Buchtel to obtain a marriage license for a ceremony expected soon.
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Nelsonville
Ray Ardner
Goldie Bolan
Buchtel
Ardner
Tiffin
Miss Bolen
Governor Harris Must Work At Old Price
Columbus July 27 Attorney General Ellis rules the salary increase for the governor does not take effect until after the Pattison term ends so Harris serving as acting governor will not benefit from the new law.
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Harris
OLD Price
Columbus
Daily Messenger
Eilis
Pattison
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement Claim
An ad-promotes PAZO ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms. It claims druggists will refund money if no cure in six to fourteen days and lists the price as 60 cents.
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sheldon Felt in Athens and Columbus
The Athens resident Mrs. Elizabeth Sheldon widow of Christopher R. Sheldon died at her daughter’s home in Columbus at 1 30 PM Saturday. Her remains were returned to Athens for viewing and were laid to rest after funeral services at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. O B Pershing. She is survived by four children two sons one daughter and a stepson Charles Sheldon. Her long life in Athens and family ties to Columbus are noted.
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Elizabeth Sheldon
Christopher R. Sheldon
H. E. Dickason
Columbus
Henry Topky
Ashtabula
Clara
Athens
Frank Roach
Harry M. Roach
J. A. Palmer
Presbyterian Church
Rev
O. B. Pershing
New Cemetery
H. E. Dickasgon
Rabies Fear Prompts Call for City Dog Controls
The report notes a child bitten by a fox terrier owned by Ben Fauser and another by a stray near the dormitory. Officials warn of possible August rabies outbreaks and urge muzzling all dogs for a year to prevent costly Pasteur Institute treatments.
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C. H. Roach
Ben Fauser
Nelsonville
Carl Fischer
Ohio
Pasteur Institute
Adjudged Insane in Local Probate Court
Mrs. Mary McCain of Lawrence township was adjudged insane by Probate Judge Farlow. She is the mother of two small children and is expected to become a mother again soon. Her husband Lawrence McCain, a prosperous farmer, may have her admitted to the hospital at Athens tomorrow.
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Mary McCain
Lawrence Township
Injured Miner John West Treated After Coal Fall
John West a young employee at the Johnson mine in Hocking Station suffered severe bruises and a head cut when a mass of coal fell Tuesday morning. He was unconscious briefly, Dr Sprague of Chauncey attended and dressed the wound. He is recovering and expected to be around soon.
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John West
Johnson
Hocking Station
Dr. Sprague of
Chauncey
Mr. West
Fountain Plan Selected for Square in Nelsonville
A committee of Knights of Columbus and Masons appointed by the City Council met with the Y's at Miss Lulu Poston’s Washington Street home to review fountain plans for the public square and select a final design.
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Nelsonville
Knights and Masons
Y’s
Lulu Poston
Washington Street
Slowly Improving For Amasa Hooper After Illness
Friends report Amasa Hooper continues to improve slowly though he remains unconscious at times or in a stupor. When he rallies he recognizes friends. Doctors express strong hopes for his recovery barring new developments such as inflammation or brain fever.
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Amasa Hooper
Infant of Mr and Mrs Noble Dies in Hocking
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Noble of Hocking died Thursday afternoon. The interment was made at Hocking.
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Charles Noble
Hocking
Wedding in Columbus Unites Le nore Echols and Frank Carpenter
Miss Le nore Echols married Frank Carpenter of Athens in Columbus on July 26 at the bride’s mother's home. The groom, son of Senator J. L. Carpenter, recently graduated from Ohio State University. Attending were Mrs. D. B. Hartinger and others from Athens and Fairmount W Va.
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Middleport
Columbus
Lenore Echols
Frank Carpenter
Athens
J. L. Carpenter
D. B. Hartinger
Carrie Echols
Ohio State University
Pomeroy
Frank Murphey
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Quick relief for acute colic and diarrhea without a physician. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy allegedly works rapidly, even in severe cases, and should be kept in every home. Sold by W. H. McKee.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Athens Hosts Say Farewell To J D Raw Family
The Raw family, longtime Athens residents, will leave for Marysville after purchasing B F Carmean’s dry goods store. J D Raw and son in law Wirt Lawrence led a popular business career here before fire and loss prompted their return to their old home. The move includes a five year lease with extension option and follows plans announced in the Marysville Tribune.
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Mr. Raw
Marysville
Athens
Raw
O. B. Sloane
Wirt Lawrence
J. D. Raw
Tribune
B. F. Carmean
Mr. Carmean
Iowa
Carmean
J. D. Raw Company
Athens Ball Team Averages Compiled
The batting and fielding averages of the Athens team have been compiled and are as follows.
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Athens
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Enquirer
G. A. Doren
FE. H. Rorick
Dr. Rorick
Europe
Rorick
Attorney-General
Penn
Farlow
Rome
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Malta
John R. Elder
Hocking Valley
Knights Aumiller
Anchaner
Galvin
T. L. Schrantz
B. A. Headley
Toledo
Fairmount
W. Va
J. D. Raw Co
Mr. J. D. Raw
Indi
Mr and Mrs. Raw
Cable
Townsend
Wolfe
Eeere S
Hagan
Ows
Efee
Russell Jones
McBride Ees
Hoffner
E Eee
Eeene
Roan
Eee
Kaler Ee Ewe
Heath
Carpenter
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