Athens County Fair Ends With Record Crowds and Big Races
Athens County Fair drew about 10,000 attendees for the final day as the grounds and grandstand filled to capacity. Winners included Nelle Belle in the 2:10 trot and Cresco in the mile run, with gate receipts for the last three days totaling 3,215.60, up from prior years.
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Athens County Fair
Ohio
Haning
Frank McVay
Ned Bean
Alonzo Palmer
George Sherman
Herbert Mosier
Chillicothe
Mosier
Sherman
Palmer Blaine Goldsberry
McVay
Bean
Palmer
Goldsberry
Nelle Belle
Cayce Jones
Harry Stone
Equity
Cresco
Lazy Lou
Mildred
Iron Tail
Dudley
Rn & NN Bem Oi
Azula
Elmer
Angeli
Athens
Eider B
D. Fulton
Millfield
Charles Gronbach
Ialy
San Wine
Burg
W. Va
Native liquor causes havoc in soldiers routed to asylum
Two carloads bound for the National Insane Asylum in Washington pass through Athens. Twenty three Philipine service veterans, under medical supervision, drank a local spirit called vino, said to cause mental and physical breakdown. Attendants note no violence but severe mind decline. The item also includes a testimonial about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helping a Leesburg, Virginia woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2
Washington
Philippines
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E. Pinkham
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female ailments. It claims the product cures displacement, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, and related pains, and invites women to write for advice at Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia RE. Pinkham
Marriage license returned and canceled in irregular wedding case
Probate Judge Lynch issued a license to James Burnell and Ida Northup on July 28 but the license was returned and canceled. The groom fled the country and the father, Davis Northup, returned the papers with a brief note saying they were not needed. This odd termination follows a series of similar court incidents noted in the judge’s term.
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Lynch
James Burnell
Miner
Modoc
Ida Northup
Glouster
Davis Northup
Court House
Health Coffee Substitute Delights Taste Without Real Coffee
Dr Shoop s Health Coffee claims to imitate coffee using toasted grains malt and nuts with no real coffee included. It promises instant flavor without the long boiling time and is marketed to grocers as a clever substitute.
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Dr. Shoop
Starr Post Office Reopens With Noted Jefferson Era Link
Starr post office in Hamden Junction Ohio is restored with Thomas O Neill as postmaster. The office traces back nearly a century to founder Henry O Neill whose Jefferson signed commission predates postage stamps and required 25 cents per letter.
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Hamden Junction
New Plymouth
Starr
Thomas O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Thomas Jefferson
Pink Pain Tablets Promise Quick Relief From Pain
An ad claims Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets stop pain in twenty minutes and cure headaches and general aches. The 25 cent box bears the formula and urges patients to ask their doctor or druggist. Free trial offered by writing Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin. Sold by Hender Crider Drug Co Athens. 0.
Man Sues For Damages Over Slander Claims
John W. Campbell files two common pleas suits against Edward Malone Sr and Edward Malone Jr alleging malicious statements in Troy township injuring his good name. Quotes claim Campbell went to Kentucky to rob, steal money, and steal two sheep. Campbell seeks $5900 in each case as damages.
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Common Pleas
John W. Campbell
Edward Malone, Sr
Edward Malone, Jr
Lewis and
Sayre
Campbell
Edward Malone
Troy Township
John Campbell
Kentucky
Malone Sr
Malone
Malone Jr
Mauser Invents 25 Shot Automatic Rifle
In Orbendorf Wurtemburg on August 17 Paul Mauser aged rifle inventor unveils a new military rifle featuring a 25 shot automatic cartridge feeder. The weapon can also operate as a single shot weapon with reloading after each shot while the 25 cartridge magazine stays ready. It weighs only a few ounces more than the German service rifle.
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Orbendorff
Wurtemburg
Paul Mauser
Local Social Notes Seem Light on Visitors and Games
Mrs. J. Br. Luhrig hosted guests including George Davis of Columbus and Kate Scheer of Chillicothe with others from Doras and Cincinnati. Visitors Elza Wood and Charley Martin joined relatives, while H. and Coffey returned from vacation. Mrs. T. B. Jones hosted a birthday party with Nelle Hutchens Nelle Hollingshead Blanche Martin Mae Stone and several other young guests and attendees enjoyed games and refreshments.
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J. BR. Lostro
George Davis
Columbus
Kate Scheer
Chillicothe
Lizsie Jackson
Doras
John Dalton
Tom Jones
Mae Stone
Cincinnati
Jerry Martin
Desigiter
Blanche
McArthur
T. B. Jones
Nelle Hutchens
Nelle Hollingshead
Blanche Martin
Burdock Blood Bitters Claims Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to improve digestion and blood quality. It asserts the product strengthens the stomach bowels and liver and purifies the blood, targeting readers seeking health tonics.
Athens County Institute Opens Sessions With Large Teacher Turnout
The Athens County Teachers Institute opened with nearly two hundred teachers and hopefuls attending. This morning 171 had registered at the College Auditorium under secretary Miss Iain Lane of Nelsonville, with seats and personal selections assigned for the event. Regular instructional periods began at 1 o clock this afternoon, promising a large and engaging educational meeting. Names registered this forenoon include W. B. Riley Trimble H. M. Mc Laughlin Guysville RH Cottrill Albany W S Merritt Thurston Myrtle Skeels Anna Doane Blanche Smith Laura Parkins Coolville Emmet Hayes Winifred Hayes and Everett.
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Athens County
Teachers’ Institute
Iain Lane
Nelsonville
W. BE. Riley
Trimble
H. M. McLaughlin
Guysville
RH. Cottrill
Albany
Merritt
Thurston
Myrtle Skeels
Anna Doane
Blanche Smith
Laura Parkins
Coolville
Emmet Hayes
Winifred Hayes
Everet
Georgia Dye
Torch
Susie Zimmerman
Theora Davis
Marshfield
Dora Davin
Mariel Ross
Leora’ Trickett
Idytha Triskett
Frankie Howard
Chauncey
J. Dinsmore
Clifford Ruth End
Bh. Evans
Shade
Lennie Shields
A. B. Christmas
Caroline Hixson
Emma
H. M. McKinley
Athens
H. A. Heteh
Mattie Hatch
Ella Osborn
W. H. Riley
A. P. Fulwider
Estella Lee
D. B. Sharp
J. L. Duncan
Zella Foster
Alice Schott
Sylvia Coe
Clarence S. Johnson
Villa van Dyke
Elsie Pinkerton
Mary Phillips
J. Q
Herman Jones
Pearley Jones
Mstella Goddard
Augusta Goddard
Mary Goddard
Amesville
Elizabeth Druggan
Sarah Druggan
Alice Vernon
Glouster
Anna Gerdes
Buchtel
Jessie Murphy
Walters Fiouster
M. H. Cage
Laura Rainey
M. DP. Davis
Dell
Wyatt
F. W. Wemmer
Huda Dixon
Millfield
Florence Andrewe
Bessie Richards
Bess Hennesley
Lena Davis
M. M. Bryson
Roy Drury
Olive Craig
Fey Wingett
Margaret Allen
Athens R. D
Jennie Nelson
O. C. Jackson
Elizabeth Lowden
Mildred Hickman
Lena Blake
Marie Blake
Susie Clark
Louise Pearce
Mayme MacNetrney
Lady Bleck
Margaret Cummins
Eli Cummins
France
Scott
Maude Verity
Eme McKee
Ella Patton
Dorla Patton
Gertrud Willis
Beulah Scott
Lulu Lane
Grace Allen
Gladys Danford
Lalla Danford
Lennie Campbell
Jennie Theeopolis
Westelle Linton
Bertha Nease
Irma Wilson
Louise Perry
Flo Hutchins
Bertha Howard
Ruby Spencer
Neltie Leadley
Edna Sargent
Theresa Coleman
Lawrence
Three Hundred Teachers Attend Athens County Institute
Despite extreme heat the Athens County Teachers Institute grows with 290 enrolled as of today. Lectures by Dr. Mackenzie on speech origin and Dr. Davis on word definitions engage attendees while new names join the roster from Albany, McArthur, and Marahfield.
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Athens County Teachers’ Institute
R. N. Raork
Jane PeCamp
A. Mackenzie
Everett L. Neff
Albany
Linnie Arnold
McArthur
R. O. Johnson
Marahfield
Dozens of Athens area names listed with Doan’s ad notes
A lengthy roster lists Hayes to Elizabeth Martin among Athens and surrounding towns, noting many residents by name across Coolville Glouster Chauncey Amesville Nelsonville Marietta and more. The text includes a Doan’s Kidney Pills testimonial paragraph describing kidney trouble relief and a Buffalo NY Doan’s ad fine print.
Water Main Leak Damages Glouster Resident Home
Charles E. Duncan sues in common pleas court alleging imperfectly laid Glouster water pipes caused ground slips and structural damage to his dwelling. He seeks 1150 dollars for damages suffered in 1906 1907 and 1908 including broken walls plastering and damaged cisterns. Slips occurred where the water main crosses near his property due to pipe strain and joint failure.
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Glouster
Koons & Headley
Duncan
Local Scraps and Visits Mark Glouster Social Week
In Glouster and nearby towns, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seller visit relatives, John Teal travels from Canton, and Francis McCaslin of Messenger circulations stops by. Families like the Leightys mourn a Keasanton aunt, while others attend funerals and family gatherings. Mason Morris undergoes appendectomy in Columbus, with hopeful recovery.
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Frank Seller
Riner
John Teal
Canton
F. D. McCaslin
Messenger
John Zimmerman
Worley
Stewart
Relaves
Sumlay
Fred Hawk
McLish
Leighty
Keasanton
Athens
Mma
Melanahan
McClanahan
Good Earth
C. D. Biddy
Son Verett
Orray City
C. &. Fatton
Sam Willis
Chauncey
J. L. Stahl
Feadley
H. Stahl
Carl
Legg
Newark
Laura Lowell
Massillion
Carbenill
Locking Valley
Mr. Clegg
Dich
J. le Stahl
Howell
Charles
Riley Morris
Columbus
Mason Morris
Grant Hospital
Mason
Gus Campbell
James Carter
Vr Campbell
Veltes County
Roy
Will Drury
Grandmother Newton of Trimble Township Dies at 90
Grandma Newton widow of Degmis Newth died at her Palos area home Wednesday aged over ninety. She spent most of her life in the region and helped establish Newton Station. Funeral services were held Friday with interment in Bishopville Cemetery attended by many friends. Dale Thornton, injured by a coal lump, is recovering at work in Mine 256.
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Dale Thornton
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Lancaster
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G. R. Salford
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Koleda Burns
Benjamin F. Yates
Circleville
Grace Strong
William Feazel
Sciotoville
Allien Summral
Roush
Ae Ae Oy Ree
Dorothy Oliver
Scott McQuigg
Pomeroy
Harvey Close
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Dacs Cine
W. C. Stewart
Ath- NG
Topsy D
Ll. Davies
Zanesville
Frances B
James Orr
Blythesville
Lady Lov
Ed Sutton
Zanes
Horace M
Mister Parker
G. C. Coy
Hamil- Dr. Wilkes
A. Drummond
Claylick
J. Bauer
Iron Tall
W. M. Bailey
Mt. Ster
J. Jas. Warren
Camilla Kcbe Ohtaeks
Caroline W
R. O. Deem
Parkers
J. R. Curry
Frette
Wilson
Logan
G. Foster
Charleston
General Assembly
National Insane Asylum
Maude E. Forgie
Leesburg,Va
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia K. Pinkham
Hamden
de Efendant
Mauser
Luhrig
Elza Wood
Charley Martin
H. &. Coffey
Willi Jordhn
John Gunn
Bl Institute
Athens County Institute
Roark
Lettie Coe
R. D
H. Robinson
Blanch Graff
Catharine Power
Aaron Gra@y
J. B. Christman
Jeannet Barker
Beatrice Walsh
Cassie Richards
Esta Cunningham
Blanch McClanahen
Valeria Campbell
Lowey Dougherty
Sylvia Andrews
Derthick
Mary White
Wayne Edgerton
Plantaville
Lucy Galehell
Isabelle Gibson
Jessie McBroom
B. QO. Skinner
J. C. Hall
Winnie Hall
Cglouster R. D
Nina Butts
Georgia Cheaddle
Sugar Grove
Anna Bettenaire
Bvchtel
Stella McKee
Davis
Rio Grande College
Dy Roark
Chapel
Mackenzie
DeCamp
Towar
Dr. Davis
Doan
W. H. Bradshaw
Carpenter
Thomas Fork
Pomnoy
Dean
Henderson ‘Rider's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Charles E. Duncan
Palos
Grandma Newton
Degmis Newth
Newton
Antia
Bishopville
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