Mayor Day Hears Residence District Election Petition
A heated Athens Mayors Court session reviews the Jones law challenge and affidavits in a local option hearing. Attorney Ivers challenges admissibility of canvass affidavits while White argues their usefulness. poll books show 1,310 Athens votes in the fall election. Mayor Day adjourns until 1 PM.
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Mayor Day
Common Pleas Court
Scott
Day
Morgan
A. White
Columbus
J. A Ivere
MacConnelsville
J. P. Wood, Jr
Athens County
Ivers
White
Attorney White
Common Pleas
Ohio
Athens
Kincaide
Toledo
Dillon
Franklin County
Springfield
Cleveland
Ford
Cuyahoga County
U. S
Nets
W. Harris
Board of Eiections
McKinstry Departs Athens County Clerk Post After 12 Years
D A R McKinstry retires as Athens County clerk after twelve years in office. Alex Nelson of Glouster sworn in and files a $10,000 bond. Nelson will delay move to Athens until fall for title work. deputy Harry W. McKinstry remains a key aide.
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D. A. R. McKinstry
Athens County
Alex. Nelson
Nelson
McKinstry
Alex. Nelson of
Glouster
Athens
Harry W. McKinstry
Cleff Nelson
Stomach and Liver Tablets Prove Quick Cure for Headache
Advertisement notes that a sick headache stems from a disordered stomach and is swiftly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It lists W. H. McKee Barton Drug Co Chauncey as sellers.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
New Funeral Car Arrives for Athens Undertaking Firm
The Taylor and Shaw undertaking establishment received a new funeral car Monday from the Riddle Coach and Hearse Company of Ravenna. Described as one of the finest in Athens, the steel gray city car features rubber tires and a design on different lines than usual.
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Taylor & Shaw
Riddle Coach and Hearse Company
Ravenna
Athens
Bridal Couple Returns After Southern Tour
Mr and Mrs Albert Swett arrived home today after an extended southern states trip. Mrs Swett formerly Miss Elizabeth McGrath. The couple wed several weeks ago to delighted friends in Athens. Mr and Mrs Scott were married in Cincinnati about eight weeks ago.
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Albert Swett
Wreck of Sirio Near Hormigas Rocks Shocks World
Survivors from the Italian steamer Sirio total 48 Italians 40 Spaniards 14 Arabs 10 Austrians 6 Orientals 4 Argentines 4 Brazilians 2 Montenegrins and 119 unlisted nationalities. Death toll estimated over 300 as ships searched Cartagena Alicante and Barcelona for more survivors.
Death in Mine Claims 16-Year-Old Rider
Edward Six, about 16, was crushed to death Saturday afternoon in mine 209 while riding the front of a motor. The rear car detached yesterday, and on the out trip he collided with the standing car, killed instantly. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Six of Chauncey. Funeral planned for 1 PM at the Christian church with Nye Cemetery interment.
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Edward
Young Six
Six
Silas Six
Chauncey
Christian Church
Nye
Rocky Mountain Tea Sets Sight on Howegrace Beauty
Old maids would be scarce if Howegrace and beauty could be joined by Rocky Mountain Tea from Cline's Pharmacy. The ad hints at a cosmetic benefit and positions the tea as a beauty aid.
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Rocky Mountain Tea Cline
Navy yard meat and bread contracts under review
Washington reports an inspector’s verbal briefing to Secretary Bonaparte notes unsatisfactory meat supply for the New York navy yard. Low bids failed to provide higher grades, prompting purchases elsewhere and possible contract cancellations. Also included are global notes on labor unrest and a military suicide in the U S Army.
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Washington
New York Navy Yard
Bonaparte
How to Save Persons Stunned by Lightning
A historical safety guide outlines how electricity harms and how to act quickly after a lightning shock. It covers breaking contact with conductors using dry wood or clothing, avoiding stimulants, and performing artificial respiration with a specific sequence and timing, with emphasis on persistent, coordinated rescue until breathing resumes. D. B. Creamer, State Fire Marshal.
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Creamer
Mrs Bertschey and daughter return to Tiffin after visit
Mrs. M. Bertschey and her daughter Etta arrive back in Tiffin this morning following a week spent visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burchfield.
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M. Bertschey
Etta
Tiffin
E. C. Burchfield
Three Chauncey youths arrested for train riding
Harry Swartz Wes Trainer and Harry Hill yer of Chauncey were arrested in Nelsonville for stealing rides on a Hocking Valley coal train on July 21. Arthur Stanley of Republic West Virginia, with a severed foot from the wheels, was treated at Chauncey and Columbus hospitals. All four were arraigned before Mayor Sharp, fined $11.20 each, and released.
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Nelsonville
Harry Swartz
Wes Trainer
Harry Hillyer
Chauncey
Hocking Valley
Arthur Stanley
Republic
W. Va
Stanley
Sprague
Columbus
Sharp
No Glanders Found in Athens County Case
Drs. C. W. Secoy J. C. Jones and an Assistant State Veterinarian visited Fred White's Robert White farm to inspect a suspected glanders case. They diagnosed a tumorous head growth in the animal and concluded no glanders. The visit aimed to reassure local horsemen and prevent spread by timely reporting and observation.
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C. W. Secoy
J. C. Jones
Akron
Robert White
School Frame Moving For New Building Onhill Hill
The long used primary school frame on the hill is being relocated to the north side of the grounds to clear space for a new building. Work was delayed until the old structure cleared, but activity is expected to accelerate now. Contractor Fenzel is in Michigan as the foundation work begins 800 feet away.
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Fenzel
Michigan
Home Seekers Leave for Oklahoma Town Olestee
Mr. W. H. Hibbard leads a party of men from Athens and Meigs counties to Oklahoma. The group will be met in St. Louis by a Olestee real estate agent who will guide them to the town. Accompanying Mr. Hibbard are J. M. Stanert, R. M. Tubbs, R. Burson, J. M. Goodspeed, H. D. McVey, Herbert McVey, Lou Mansfield, and Samuel Kirkendall.
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W. H. Hibbard
Oklahoma
Olestee
St. Louis
Athens
Meigs Counties
Mr. Hibbard
J. M. Stanert
R. M. Tubbs
R. Burson
J. M. Goodspeed
Warden Couple Headed to New York for Year
Mr and Mrs T B Warden depart for a year with relatives in New York City. Their home will be occupied by the Beta Theta Pi fraternity for the coming year.
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T. B. Warden
New York City
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
D. Roy Clayton Holds Good Position in North
Mr J B Clayton reports to the Messenger the excellent position his son D Roy Clayton holds. On 8 June 19 he was chosen as assistant clerk of Hotel Brant in Burlington Ontario. The hotel is well equipped and sits at the head of Hamilton Bay facing Lake Ontario about fifty miles from Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Clayton spent several days at Niagara Falls recently for the hotel.
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J. B. Clayton
D. Roy Clayton
Clayton
Hotel Brant, Lo
Burlington
Ontario
Hamilton Bay
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Two Funerals Gather Miners in Chauncey Area
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Edward Six at his Chauncey home with miners from Mine 209 attending in a body. Earlier the five months old child of Mr and Mrs Andrew Hayden of Mine 211 was also laid to rest the same afternoon.
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Edward Six Wa
Chauncey
Andrew Hayden
Mine 211
Mrs. Webster Kenney Visits Prof. John Barnhart in Porterfield
Mrs. Webster Kenney of Pleasanton is the guest of his brother Professor John Barnhart in Porterfield Washington County.
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Webster Kenney
Pleasatton
Prof
John Barnhart
Porterfield
Washington County
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