Defense rests in tax case as rebuttal continues
The defense rests and the State resumes calling witnesses. D C Cornwell testifies about a conversation with Winfield Scott Sr regarding buying Sunnyside property if he could sell another property. C L Biddison recounts December 18 21 1899 deposits, finding no matching taxpayer names or deposits for Scott Sr and noting a late December settlement. Adjournment asked until 1 30 prompted by Foster as the State nears its remaining witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Cornwell
Winfield Scott, Sr
Sunnyside
Scott
C. L. Biddison
Scott, Sr
Biddison
Merchants’ & Mechanics’ Bank of
Nelsonville
Athens County
Mine 209 on Sugar Creek Set to Resume Work
After a several days layoff caused by a dispute between miners and operators over repairs to the screens, work at Mine 209 on Sugar Creek will resume Thursday morning. New screens arrived last night and will be installed today so operations can restart tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek
Aaffir
Old Resident Ambrose Angell Dies in Columbus
Mr Ambrose Angell died at his home in Columbus on Tuesday afternoon. He spent his boyhood in Athens county. Death was due to tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Angell
Columbus
Athens County
Modern Garden Tools From Ancient Roots
The Philadelphia Record describes the evolution of garden hoes, rakes, and forks from early wooden sticks to modern steel tools. It outlines materials and processes including steel from Johnstown, white ash handles, fish oil tempering, and assembly steps from blanks to final blades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Tennessee
Arkansas
Georgia
Gloucester
N. H
Philadelphia
Want to Rent Six or Eight Room House Centrally Located
Classified notice seeking a six or eight room house for rent with central location. Contact F. care His office. Date 8 1 1f.
Friday Baseball Game at Athens Draws Shawnee Fans
Athens faces Shawnee in a 3:30 p m game at the local ball park. Umpire Sam Longley will enforce calls, with Shawnee bringing a large crowd and a possible 300 fans by special train. Columbus manager Bill Clymer may attend to scout Hagan who could move up to higher leagues next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Boys
Sam Longley
Sam
Shawnee
Athens
Bill Clymer
Columbus
Hagan
State Board Awards City Building Contracts
The board awarded contracts to Charles P. Kircher & Co. of Athens for East West Wings at 13950 and North Wing at 17961.84. Plans by Frank L. Packard were approved for the dormitory and central heating plant and bids to be invited after filing with the Auditor of State. Faculty lineup remains unchanged through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Kircher & Co
Athens
Frank L. Packard
Columbus
Auditor of State
Multiple Disasters and Incidents Reported Across Europe and U S
A cloudburst devastates Camerino and Castel St Angelo in Italy while locusts devastate Debreczin in Austria. A Spanish artillery captain, son of a general, wounded in a Madrid duel. Aikin law hikes Dow tax driving 2,978 Ohio saloons out of business and boosting revenue. U S Navy officer Clarence England killed at Chefoo. In Virginia lightning strikes kill Mrs Gay and Christus Gay, injuring others as a house is destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camerino
Italy
Castel St. Angelo
Debreczin
Austria
Castelo
Madrid
Senor Arroyo
Ohio
Clarence England
United States
Chattanooga
Chefoo
China
Alberene
Albemarle County
U. Gay
Digestive health pitch from Amherst professor promotes Kodol
Professor Tyled of Amherst College argues digestion proves life’s balance. He notes a dyspeptic lacks faith hope and charity while urging daily care and moderation. The ad touts Kodol for Dyspepsia as a digesting corrective, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyled
Amherst College
Cline
Mayfield lynching and Atlanta shooting report ice
Mayfield Kentucky July 31 Allen Mathis a negro who assaulted Miss Ethel McClain last Wednesday evening was hanged legally in the county jail yard before about ten thousand spectators. Hopkinsville soldiers protected him as the mob attempted to seize the prisoner. In Atlanta Floyd Carmichael a negro accused of attacking Miss Anna Poole was shot and killed in front of her residence by a posse after identification by the victim who was 15 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Pegro
Mathis
Louisville
Oscar Elmore
John Galloway
Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Company
Atlanta
Floyd Carmichael
Anna Poole
Lakewood
Poole
Submarine tale and public dispute with Standard Oil legacy
A Philadelphia complaint to Attorney General Hamp ton L. Carson seeks to restrain Atlantic Refining from hindering oil inspector Captain J. W. Edwards. The report also covers drowning deaths in Michigan City and a long sea tale from Japanese sailors, including an account of submarine warfare and a naval lieutenants ascent to admiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hampton L. Carson
James Gay Gordon
Atlantic Refining Company
J. W. Edwards
Gordon
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Gorton
H Edwards
Man Hunt In Missouri Gathers Racially Charged Pursuit
Posses sweep Jefferson St Francois and St Genevieve counties in pursuit of Arch Ransome a black man accused of attacking Mrs Celia Emaley Liszie Moore 20 and Effie Moore 14 at Valley Mines Jefferson County Descriptions broadcast countywide Sheriff Hensley of Jefferson County heads toward De Soto as authorities believe Ransome is hiding nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
DeSoto
Jefferson
St. Francois
St. Genevieve
Arch Ransome
Vailey Mines
Jefferson County
Celia Emaley
Liszie Moore
Effie Moore
Thornton A. Hensley
Ransome
Missouri man shoots wife in Mobile reconciliation attempt
Mobile Alabama dated report states William Woods of St. Louis shot and killed his young wife who had been living with her sister Mrs Thomas. Woods traveled to Mobile last Saturday seeking reconciliation but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
William Woods
St. Louis
Thomas
Woods
Sundew plant in Iberian marshes described and Livingstone link
The Scotsman recounts the sundew, Drosera, noting its dew like glands on red leaves and insect trapping. It traces its water access via deep taproots and cites Livingstone's 1855 observations near Lake Dilolo in Africa, linking the plant’s nutrition to trapped insects and its animal-like habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Portugal
Scotland
England
Botanic Gardens of
Edinburgh
David Livingstone
Africa
Lake Dilolo
Livingstone
Darwin
Bargain Display at J. B. Roses Oxford Sale
J B Roses displays a cash Oxford sale with big discounts for men and women in the window. The notice emphasizes tempting bargains and includes a date code 7-81-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rose
Oxford
Creams For All Skins At Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Local drugstore advertises a large assortment of creams and beauty aids including Woodbury’s Cream 25c and Honey and Almond 50c. It notes they can order items not in stock and lists Cream Eloya at 60c. Address is New Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury’s
Aiecsc
Bvnien
Eloya
Henderson-Crider Drug Co
New Bank
Trains to Niagara Falls Offer Midweek Rate Boost
Niagara Falls announces a special ticket offer for noon and evening trains on Thursday August 9 with a seven dollar rate in connection with the Big Four Route. Return by August 11 with extension to August 20 for 26 cents. stopovers at Lake Chautauqua allowed within the ticket limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Big Four
Lake Chautauqua
Seashore Excursion Passes From Athens To Atlantic City
Round trip fare set at $15.50 from Athens to Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood Rehoboth and Ocean City Md Return trip must end by August 23 with a Philadelphia stop allowed on return within the limit of the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Athens
Atlantic City
Cape May
Anglesea
Avalon
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Wildwood
Rehoboth
Philadelphia
Annual Excursion to North Michigan by Pere Marquette
The excursion departs Athens August 15 with round trip fare seven dollars. Return by August 30. Tickets sold for morning and noon trains August 15. H V ticket agents handle sleeper reservations and information. This is promoted as the greatest excursion of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Michigan
Pere Marquette R. R
Athens
H. V
Erie Lines excursion with return by August 28
The Erie Lines organize a round trip sale from Athens on August 25 for 7 dollars. Return must be completed by August 28, with a 26 cent extension option. Stops at Cambridge Springs Lake Chautauqua Nagara Falls. overs allowed on return within ticket limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Athens
Cambridge Springs
Lake Chautauqua
Nagara Falls
Cooley Accepts Position as Wireman in Nelsonville
John Cooley has accepted a good position as a wireman in a large electric concern in Nelsonville. He has studied in the electrical department at the university for several years and is well fitted for his present role. He expects to stay in Nelsonville for several months at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooley
Nelsonville
Cooley
University
Michigan Excursion to Northern Michigan Resorts
Excursion Wednesday August 15 offered via Ohio Central Lines and Pere Marquette Railroad to Traverse City Charlevoix Petoskey Alpena Cheboygan Mackinac Island and other northern resorts. Round trip 7.00 with Mackinac Island 1.00 higher, return valid 15 days. Tickets usable on all trains August 15 arriving Toledo in time to connect with the Toledo Pere Marquette special at 7:00 p.m. Coaches on No 3 travel through to Toledo without change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Pere Marquette Railroad
Traverse City
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Alpena
Cheboygan
Mackinac Island
Northern Michigan
Toledo
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Chas. P. Kircher & Co
Board of Trustees
Negro Ravisher Mathis
Mayfield
Dayton
Michigan City
Ind
Clarence Hicks
Wesley Martin
Lake Michigan
Hicks
Martin
Lake Hills
Dayton (O
San Francisco
Ishiro
Sea of Japan
H'm
Shiro Ishimura
Ishimura
Karakiri
Navy Department of Japan
Harakiri
Leutenant
Arthur D. Berwick
Siew
Oklahoma
New State OF
Indiana
Illinois
Stewart, Ohio
Hayes
Hibbard
Suendew
Hocking Valley
Astori
Aly
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