Meigs County Politics and Athens Hospital Probe
The editor notes Meigs County politics around J B Lindsey and a Republican primary, predicting outcomes before the jury reports. It mentions Special Examiner Rochester probing Athens State Hospital finances amid concerns over patient care and costs under Carpenter and prior steward Rorick. The piece questions funding decisions and hints at controversial leadership remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Pomeroy Leader
J. B Lindsey
Meigs
Lindsey
Professor Martzolff To Move To Athens After Institute Work
Prof. C. L. Martzolff, former summer instructor at State Normal school, leaves New Lexington for Athens after a brief rest. He will conduct three weeks of institute work in Muskingum Monroe and Hocking counties, then move with Mrs. Martzolff to rooms on Lancaster Street opposite the school grounds. He will join the University as an Assistant in the History department next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Martzolff
State Normal School
New Lexington
Martzolff
Muskingum
Monroe
Hocking
Labor Day Plans Formed by Miners and Citizens
The arrangement committee met in the Mayor's office to plan the Labor Day celebration. Bills announcing the program and speakers will be printed soon. No suitable site found yet, with golf grounds ruled out due to potential damage. Further talks scheduled for next Saturday evening.
Electric Bitters Cured Kidney Trouble and Debility
The testimonial from E. H. Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa claims Electric Bitters ended two years of kidney trouble and general debility. He says the tonic also fixed stomach, liver and blood issues and headaches, with a 50 cent price and store guarantee by W. H. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
W. H. McKee
Bids Revealed for Ohio University North Wing Work
Major L M Jewett furnished figures for bids on the Normal College North Wing. Kircher & Co 17961.54, Fenzel 18550.26, Brady Car & Engine 20622.60. Plumbing bid Esswein 1198. East West Wings repair let to Kircher 12950. Possible graft club in Athens discussed. LATER bids show Brady Construction 13783.08 and Kitchener 13950. Lowest legal bid accepted after labor-figure issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senger
Normal College
Charles P. Kircher
Chas. P. Kircher & Co
Athens County Gazette
Athens
Board of Trustees
Ohio University
Major Jewett
Brady Construction Co
Chas. P. Kitchener & Co
Digestive health urged after overeating at Amherst talk
Prof. Tyled of Amherst College stresses the value of digestion care. He warns a dyspeptic lacks faith hope and charity. The piece promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a digesting corrective available at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyled
Amherst College
Cline
Personal mentions note travels of local residents
Mrs. George Reynolds with two children departed today for Logan for a short visit with relatives. Mrs. Charles Hogle and baby left for Nelsonville to make their home. Miss Mildred Hickman of Nelsonville visits Miss Sylvia Moore on East State Street for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Messenger
George Reynolds
Logan
Charles Hogle
Baby
Nelsonville
Mildred Hickman
Sylvia Moore
East State Street
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Promise Health
The ad appeals to sympathy for the bilious and dyspeptic and claims the tablets restore health and happiness by invigorating the stomach and liver, regulating digestion and bowels. Sold by W. H. McKee, Barton Drug Co., Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Boy in Need Brought Home as Cheshire Seeks Custody
In Nelsonville on August 3 Chief Warner took custody of a twelve year old boy after Charles Cheshire of Murray City requested he be held until arrival. Cheshire later decided to return the boy to Perry County Children's Home, claiming the boy had caused trouble in foster homes. A citizen sheltering the boy in Hocking Street learned of conflicting accounts, and Cheshire’s statements contradicted the boy’s tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Warner
Charles Cheshire
Murray City
Dixon
Cheshire
Mine No. 10
Dethric
Perry County
Louis King
City Lighting
Dithric
John Bryan
Harrison Workes
Hocking Street
Summer Diarrhoea in Children
During hot weather the first looseness of a child’s bowels should get prompt attention to prevent a serious illness. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev. M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota reports success with the remedy. Sold by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Stockland
M. E
Little Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Phonograph a nuisance in the neighborhood
The article derides the phonograph as a new disturbance in the neighborhood. It notes talking machines play tunes from after breakfast until early morning with a limited repertoire, tiring listeners who learn the tunes by heart and urging neighbors to avoid provoking each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Wanted With Board of Health Over South Cemetery Ditch
A South Cemetery street resident appeals to the board of health and sanitary authorities to address a foul ditch where West Union and Cemetery streets runoff pools. A local property owner filled the ditch, worsening the stench. Dr Higgins cites typhoid cases as evidence of the nuisance and residents urge immediate city action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
South Cemetery Street
West Union
Cemetery
Moore Street
Duggan
Higgins
Council
Sanitary Police
Village of Chauncey Planned in Dover Township Ohio
Athens county commissioners consider a petition from over thirty residents to form The Village of Chauncey. The proposal describes extensive territory in Dover Township, estimates 800 inhabitants, names Chauncey as the village, with Edwin D. Sayre as agent, hearing set for August 14, 1906 at 1 PM in the Athens auditor office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Casty Commissioners
Athens County
Ohio
Dover Township
Chauncey
Hocking Canal
Hocking River
Sunday Creek
Edwin D. Sayre
Sand
Athens
Nelsonville Property to Be Sold in Sheriff Auction
The People's Bank Company sues Nelsonville Electric Light Company in Athens County Court and proceeds to a public auction at the Athens County Courthouse. On August 25 1906 at 1 pm the sale includes 80 feet of lot 1027, two large engines, two dynamos and generators, three boilers and related fixtures with stated appraisals. Cash in hand required. Sheriff H M Webster and Deputy Isaac Warner oversee. Attorney C D Hopkins represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Bank Company
Nelsonville Electric Light Company
Athens County Court Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Court House
Athens
Nelsonville
Russell Engine Company
H. M. Webster
Isaac Warner
C. D. Hopkins
Thrifty Lesson on Readiness for Illness
A columnist urges thrift and preparedness noting that sunny days can end quickly. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for home care and immediate treatment, with sale by W. H. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Hay Ride For Athens Youths From Nelsonville
Nelsonville August 3. A hay ride to Athens Wednesday evening left from this city at 6 30 and returned about 3 this morning. Participants included Beatrice Butts Sylva Dowler Cecil Irvin Stella Ferris Carrie Rodda Lou Hancher Grace Jack Frank Freer Roy Barron Lynn Chatman Jay Hoodler Eddie Figgins Emmet Quest Donald Shafer Tommy Forsythe Bernice Cookley Willie Prestom Dean Cisson Barry Pritchard. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs James Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Beatrice Butts
Sylva Dowler
Cecil Irvin
Stella Ferris
Carrie Rodda
Lou Hancher
Grace Jack
Frank Freer
Roy Barron
Lynn Chatman
Jay Hoodler
Eddie Figgins
Emmet Quest
Donald Shafer
Tommy Forsythe
Bernice Cookley
Willie Prestom
Dean Cisson
Barry Pritchard
James Newman
Dog Bite Incident Ends Without Killing
Nelsonville on August 3 reports six year old Fred Juniper was bitten on the arm by a fox terrier owned by Fred Ambrose while riding a dray. The bite was cauterized and the boy suffers no ill effects. Ambrose refused to kill the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fred Juniper
Washington Street
Juniper
John Clifford
Fred Ambrose
Mr. Ambrose
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F. W. Bush
Ako
Rochester
Guilbert
Athens State Hospital
Eldridge Higgins Company
Carpenter
Rorick
Mansfield
The
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Major L. M. Jewett
Ohio Univer
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Mes
Dorcas Allison Ina Beverage
Helen Salters
Marshfield
Walter Moore
Terra Alta
W. Va
John Frye
Indianapolis
B. F. Swope of
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O. B. Murphey
Albany
Helen Townsend
Columbus
Cincinnati
George Caldwell
University
Beta Theta Pi
National Cash Register Company of
Dayton
Athens Friends
Caldwell
Guysville
George Fenzel
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Phonograph
Board OF Realth
Cemetery Street
Aply
Tm Town
Bank of Athens
United
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
South Court Street
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach Building
P. Co
Athens, Ohio
James C. Jones
Lawrence Gean
Fire and Life Insurance
JR W. B. Dailey
H. H. Haning
Athens Ohio
Taylor &Shaw
Office Warren‘ Building
Postoffice
Tome
Bell Phone
P. D. Patton
Cookville
R. D
Frost
Burke Machinery Co
Whitney Bidg
Cleveland, O
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Marietta
Toledo
Chicago
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Northwest
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Iwam
Vincent
Amerville
Palor
Gallipolis
Charleston
Frpine Daily
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Prp
Seymour
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