England Wool Trade Visit Shows Old World Lines
An American observer describes England’s rail and wool industries. Discussion covers language quirks, booking offices, and goods trains, with notes on Yorkshire woolen towns near Bradford and Leeds. Judge B. F. Stone of Huddersfield resident and his family are praised for intellect and civic interest. Gladstone’s fading influence and a proposed Dublin monument are noted with skepticism.
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Sland
Leaton
Porland
New York
Deipting
Phan
Southampton
Mia
Juldok
England
Avias
Bradford
Leeds
United States
Wiersfeld
B. F. Stone
U.S. Tl
Iddersfield
Judge Stone
Walter
Shorty
Washington
Pat
Stonsnd
Hudderstar Family
Saale
Te Lm
Withal
Ameri
Gladstone
House of Commons
Hig
Dublin
Glove Contest in Montgomery’s Barn Fails Amid Arrest Warrant
A planned ten round boxing match between Bob Swett and Doc Walker in Montgomery’s barn at Gook's Crossing Rome township did not occur after Deputy Sheriff Beasley arrived with a warrant. The crowd of about five hundred continued dancing as arrests halted the bout. Swett and Walker were detained, with Walker jailed briefly in Athens.
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Lontgomery
Gook's Crossing
Rome
Montgomery
Bob Swett
Athens
Doc Walker
Hudson's Factory
Gallipolis
Marietta
Parkersburg
Belpre
Daleton
Nelsonville
Alamande
Billy Watkins T
Milla
Beasley
AL Swett
Walker
Siept
Captain Riggs Injured In Caboose Accident
Captain Riggs division superintendent of the B & O SW sustained two broken ribs when a sudden jolt in a caboose near Belpre hurled him against a store. He was brought to Athens on No.3 and received surgical care at his Union Street home.
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Riggs
Union Street
Belpre
Athens
Death at Nelsonville follows illness of young Lambourne
The ten year old daughter of Byron Lambourne died Saturday in Nelsonville from spinal meningitis. Former Nelsonville resident, Lambourne now resides in Parkersburg where the remains were taken Monday for interment beside his wife, Grace Wright Lambourne, formerly of Athens.
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Byron Lambourne
Nelsonville
Parkersburg
Lambourne
Misa Grace Wright
Athens
Two Days Session of Athens County Sunday School Meet
The ninth annual Athens County Sunday School Association convention met in Coolville over two days with 203 attendees from across the county. Sessions highlighted leadership talks on the pastor and superintendent roles, township organization, and methods to boost attendance, ending with elected officers and resolutions urging active use of the association program.
Reunion of the 7th C V C in Loveland Ohio
Survivors of the 7th C V C plan an annual reunion in Loveland Ohio on September 14 to 15 after a Cincinnati gathering last year. The first meeting starts at 2 00 p m on the 14th. President Capt Rankin has died since the last meeting, with members urged to attend and remember fallen comrades.
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Theq. V C
Loveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
Morgan
Capt
Rankin
E. B. Bryouax
Presbyterian C E Convention at Vote Washington County
Seventh annual convention of the Christian Endeavor Union of Athens Presbytery will be held at Vote Washington County August 31 and September 1. Dr W F McCauley of Dennison and many leading ministers and lay workers are on the program. All Presbyterian C E societies in Athens and other counties should send delegates. First session opens Thursday evening at 7 30 sun time Ex Committee.
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Presbyterian C. E
The
Christian Endeavor Unron of
Athens
Washington County
W.F. McCauley
Dennison
Guynelle Finsterwald Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
A happy occasion at the home of Mr and Mrs John Finsterwald on Tuesday afternoon August 15 marked their daughter Guynelle reaching her seventh milestone. About twenty five children attended and all expressed joy and hope to celebrate future birthdays with Guynelle.
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John Finsterwald
Guynelle
Warren's Horses Racing Report From West Virginia
Mr Sam Warren returned from New Martineville West Virginia where he attended races with the Warren string. Whirlwind won the 2 27 pace in 9 2834 Polly T placed in the money in the 2 40 trot Budweiser did not reach the pace 27. Mor ris the colored teamster who trained the horses held the reins.
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Warren
Sam Warren
New Martineville
W. Va
Whirlwind
Polly T
Morris
County Democrats hold Athens county nominating convention
In a chaotic Athens county Democratic convention in the city court room, delegates assembled for a ticket amid disorder. S. G. Linscott was named for representative, Frank Bryson for probate judge, and J. C. Headley won the prosecuting attorney post by two votes. Davidson, a longtime party figure, was not chosen. Resolutions reaffirmed Chicago platform principles and Bryan’s 1900 renomination. Central committee members from 28 precincts were listed, with adjournment after instructing them to meet post state convention.
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Court House
Trimble
Townssip
Gormley
John Myers
Craft
Gloester Press
Coleman
Welsonville
A. J McGrath
Athens
Democrats
Athens County
G. Linscott
Amesville
J. G Alyers
Glouster
John Rider
Nelsonville
Davidson
Goodnough
Daviison
Zanesville
Hugh Gormley
Athens Journal
Ttskos Sy Thacs
S. G. Linscott
Linscott
Frank Bryson
Glenstec
Bryson
A.J. Davidson
David Dille
J. C. Headley
Dover- Trimble
Dille
Zewo
Beadley
Headley
Greenback
Democratic Party
Trimble Township
Gormsey
Chicago
Bryan
C. V. Harris
C. B. Stewart
Jacksonville
I. N. Coleman
J. W. Labogh
Millfield
E. J. Lawrence
Gloster
Nate Mulligan
Lodi
J.I. Pritchard
York Township
Monahan
Coplville
T. B. Weiss
J. G Dean
Carthage
Peter Josten
J. F. Beckler
Waterloo
J. W. McDaniel
Marshfield
E. E. Gillian
W. J. Hastunge
College
E.R. Lash
Court
West Glouster
Joseph Richards
Hollister
Wm. Maxwell
Andrew Ginnan
J. M. Haskins
Troy
A. Wells
John McDaniel
Mineral
Paul Beckter
Bessemer
Joshua Lafollet
Floodwood
Samuel Beckter
Howard
Erwin Nanna
Madison
Peter Burritt
Washington
H. S. Rosser
York
Frank Herrold
Central Committee
Deaths at Marshfield recount four elders in days
In Marshfield August 3 three aged residents died within 48 hours. Mrs Louthwan aged 60 died from head disease, funeral in St Pauls Athens tomorrow. David Williams 84, member of Constitution Lodge F and A M, funeral at 2 pm Marshfield cemetery. John Beverage 85 died at home, funeral and interment Thursday. Dr William McPherson 82 critically ill, Marshfield store closed.
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Louth
Patrick Louthwan
Athens
St. Paul's Catholic Church
J.B. Mattingly
David Williams
Constitution Lodge F. & A. M
Marshfield
John Beverage
Paeumonia
William McPherson
Macehfield
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Eneral Grosvenor
United Kingdom
Athens County Sunday School Association
Coolville
N.C. Patterson
H.O. Judd
A.B. Saunders
Guysville
M. Bowers
Chester
Coolyilte
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Albany
Courty Association
Myr Sawders
J. R. Carpenter
Rockland
A. E. Lawrence
Coultrap
A. A. Atkinson
Congregational Church
Dover
Beeman
Joseph Clark
Bir. Glark
Marion Lawrence
L. Cherrington
J .T. Kirkpatrick
A B. Saunders
W. B. Lawwrence
CO. H Copeland
A. AH. Dixon
Home Department
A. §. Atkinson
Azong
Stew Willey
Contescroy
Chicayo
California
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