Hocking Valley may build second track to Ohio River
The Columbus Dispatch reports that Hocking Valley Railway officials plan a second track from Columbus to the Ohio River. A trial of motor cars against Scioto Valley Traction is considered, with double tracking to follow if reports favor the move. President Monsarrat backs the plan to fight interurban competition.
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Hocking Valley Railway Company
Columbus
Ohio River
Scioto Valley Traction Company
Hocking Valley
Rresident Monsarrat
Scioto Valley Company
H. V
Logan
Athens
Elevator accident injures local hardware firm manager
Amsa Hooper of this city was crushed in a Parkersburg freight elevator on Saturday. The Smith Hardware Company manager of the retail department was pulled free by staff, treated, and taken to hospital where he briefly regained consciousness. Doctors say internal injuries and heavy bleeding render his life uncertain.
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Amsa Hooper
Parkersburg
Hooper
Smith Hardware Company
Hal Wood
New Martinsville
Elmer Angell
J. M. Higgins
Bushs Host Midwest Guests In Private Visit
Mr and Mrs J E Bush of oe Mich are guests of Mr and P W Bush during a private Midwest visit with family and social greetings noted in local society columns.
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J. E. Bush
Oe? Mich
An P. W. Bush
Repeated Breakage Delays Replacement Glass in Athens
The Rothman store in the Campbell block reports four large plate glass panes broken for its show window. An April break led to two smaller panes, the larger arrived broken, a second plate arrived broken, and a third arrived as well still intact in Athens. The owner, Mr. Campbell, fears further breakage in transit.
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Rothman
Campbell Block
Campbell
Athens
Glanders Suspected in Athens Horse Population
Dayton reports glanders may exist among Athens horses and slaughters of infected animals spark anger at veterinarians. Dr. Charles W. Secoy notes a catarrhal fever could lead to glanders and plans to inspect Dayton with county approval uncertain. Glan ders fatal to humans and horses.
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Dayton
State Journal
Charles W. Secoy
Secoy
Glanders
Dogs Poisoned on State Street Sparks Community Mourning
Two pets died after they were poisoned last night. A water spaniel owned by Sile Dew and a shepherd dog belonging to Mrs. Walsh on State Street received heroic treatment but succumbed to the poison. Funerals were held in the forenoon with numerous mourners attending.
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Sile Dew
Fine Shepard
Dedication Planned for Pratt Street Mission in Athens
The Pratt Street Mission becomes Athens Mission Church with a deeded property and nightly services for two months. Dedication is set for Sunday August 5 conducted by Rev. Fred T. Fuge of Fostoria, with other workers to follow. The effort aims to aid souls without opposing existing churches, inviting local Christians to participate. Cor a M. Turben.
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Pratt Street
Athens Mission Church
Fred T. Fuge
Fostoria
Apostolic Holiness Union of Ohio
Athens
Cora M. Turben
Sharps Invincibles Edge Apple Pullers In Close Game
In a lively Saturday matinee Sharps Invincibles topped Alexander Apple Pullers 7 to 6. Rival pitchers Moreheart and Alexander held the key, with batteries Moreheart and Johnson for Sharps and Alexander and Creamer for Apple Pullers.
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Sharps
Invincibles
Alexander
Apple Pullers
Moreheart
Batteries
Johnson
Creamer
German miner found dead on road near Redtown
August Jeffke, 55, a German miner, was found dead on the pike between Jacksonville and Redtown about eight o'clock. He had been drinking heavily and lived alone in bachelor quarters. The body was warm and death attributed to heart disease. Coroner Lane viewed the remains.
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Jacksonville
Jeffke
Here
Redtown
Lane
Kodol for Dyspepsia Advert From Cline's Pharmacy
An advertisement promotes Kodol for dyspepsia claiming it aids digestion and rest for the stomach. It emphasizes relief from gas sour stomach belching and heart palpitations and notes sale by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Mrs Bertha Davis Hosts Dinner for Thacker Guests
In Nelsonville on July 20 Miss Bertha Davis gave six o'clock dinner at Fayette street home. The gathering honored Miss Alice Thacker and her brother Orrin Thacker of Columbus with a social evening for the ladies.
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Nelsonville
Bertha Davis
Fayette Street
Alice Thacker
Orrin
Columbus
Warm Weather Mantra and Parlor Pique
A satirical monologue urges readers to obsess over heat records and weather reports. It mocks public fussing, diet tips, and daily woes while lampooning urban slum life images and petty personal complaints. The tone is humorous and admonitory about public mood and seasonal moodiness.
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Sold by Cline's Pharmacy
Local ad promotes Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar as the pleasantest cough syrup option with no opiates. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Kennedy
Cline
Civil Service Exam for Veterinary Inspector Offered
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an August 8 1906 exam in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Ironton Toledo and Zanesville to certify for veterinary inspector jobs in the Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture at 1200 a year. Applicants must be 20 or older and graduates of veterinary colleges with specific course length requirements.
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Tion
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Ironton
Toledo
Zanesville
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Department
Stalder Buys Residence on Morris Avenue
Harry G. Stalder purchased Henry D. Nice's residence on lower Morris Avenue for 3000 dollars. The purchase links to the crooked Elm Street area, with Stalder owning lots at the opposite end, suggesting a potential role in council matters by leveraging influence. He is expected to attend council meetings regularly.
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Harry G. Stalder
Henry D. Nice
Lower Morris Avenue
Crooked Elm Street
Stalder
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Relief
A 25 cent remedy sold as Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to ease diseases and tears with more laughs and dried tears than any medicine, offered as tea or tablets.
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Hollister
Cline
Made Good in Fast Company Nelsonville Pitcher Shines
Jack Taylor pitched seven innings for the New York Nationals against Chicago in Nelsonville. The game was tied 3 to 3 after 12 innings when darkness halted play. Taylor allowed only three hits in the seven innings, and the Nelsonville youth is expected to rise to higher competition.
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Nelsonville
Jack Taylor
New York
Chicago Nationals
Taylor
W. Davis Jr. Announces Real Estate Exchange Offer
If you want to sell or exchange a farm home or business contact J. W. Davis Jr Coolville Ohio R D 3 Box 27 at the given address. The notice includes a date code 7 12 19 26 w.
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J. W. Davis, Jr
Coolville
R. D
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