Thought Money Belonged to Her Probate Cash Misused
In a Buchtel probate court case, Simon Brown’s $700 estate is in dispute. Charles Lewis, named administrator, gave the funds to his sister who spent most on clothing and house needs. She claims the money was hers, but Judge Lynch orders an accounting within ten days or legal action follows.
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Buechtel
Simon Brown
Brown
Lewis
Buchtel
Charles Lewis
William Brown
Foster
Lewises
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief
Advertisement claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil can subdue pain and hasten healing for accidents and injuries, urging households to keep it on hand for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Corning Yard Tragedy Ends With Theft Allegation
A brakeman on the T and O was killed in Corning yards. During the coroner’s inquest a young man familiar in town is accused of robbing the dead body of 75 dollars, a month’s wages just drawn. The suspect has been arrested and made a partial confession.
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Corning
Police return beer to Okey Hall after analysis
Beer seized from Okey Hall’s restaurant has been returned and Hall was paid for the liquor used in the analysis. Authorities believed it contained too much alcohol, conducting an analysis that found less than one-half of one percent alcohol.
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Okey Hall
Hall
Four Pratt's Fork residents named in wedding notice
Dance Van Nest a 21 year old farmer and Clara L Gilliland 22 residing Pratt's Fork along with Alford Hankerson 28 a miner of Buchtel and Carrie E Carr 26 of Flordwood appear in a wedding or joining notice with ages and origins listed.
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Dance van Nest
Farmer
Clara L. Gilliland
Pratt's Fork
Alford Hankerson
Miner
Buchtel
Carrie E. Carr
Flordwood
Fire men and losses in Hingivania store blaze at Trimble
Mrs C E Meighen lost a pocketbook containing about 50 dollars while responding to the Hingivania store fire. The Trimble hardware company used fire extinguishers to control the flames and prevent spread. Trimble lacks fire protection and Jacksonville's department aided, while L G Carey’s goods were damaged more than expected.
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Trimbie
C. EB. Meighen
Hingivania
Trimble Hardware Company
Trimble
Jacksonville
L. G. Carey
Marked For Death Cure Claims Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs. A C Williams of Bac Ky cites a graveyard cough that improved after using Dr King’s New Discovery. She claims a 58 pound weight gain and restored health, saying the medicine cures coughs colds and lung throat diseases and prevents pneumonia. Trial bottle offered free at McKee’s drug store.
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McKee's
Permits to Wed in Athens and Hebbardsville
John Harner a dairyman aged 30 and Genevieve Biddle a teacher aged 29, both of Athens R D 1, marry Marence L Heaton a carpenter aged 22 and Anna J Porter a dressmaker aged 26, both of Athens. Frank Carsey a laborer aged 35 and Goldie Hudwell aged 19, both of Hebbardsville, seek marriage permits.
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John ©. Harner
Genevieve Biddle
Athens R. D
Marence L. Heaton
Carpenter
Anna J. Porter
Athens
Frank Carsey
Goldie Hudwell
Hebbardsville
Peruna ingredients cited by United States Dispensatory
The U S Dispensatory lists hydrastis canadensis golden seal as a remedy for mucous membrane disorders including nasal and stomach catarrh and pelvic diseases. It notes corydalis formosa and cebubs as tonics, cedron seeds as a bitter tonic for dysentery and fevers, and oil of copaiba as a mild stimulant and diuretic aiding the digestive and genito urinary systems. A free testimonials book is offered to readers.
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United States
Peruna
Hearing Begins in Mayor Court Bootlegging Case
A. Halsey faces bootlegging charges from November 24 and goes before the mayor's court. Prosecuting witness Mera Bean testifies he bought beer and whiskey with Halsey, while Halsey and carpenter Lonas deny the sale claiming Bean was intoxicated. Defense attorney A E Price prosecutes.
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A. Halsey
Mera Bean
Halsey
Lonas
Pyers
Bean
Pean
East Mulberry Street
Lohas
Sam Davis
Halsey Found Guilty in Local Charge and Fined
Halsey was found guilty by Mayor Hedges and fined 50 dollars plus costs. He was ordered committed to the workhouse until the fine and costs are paid.
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Halsey
Hedges
Second Fire at Trimble Damages Home
Trimble Ohio reports a second blaze when gas from a grate lit the mantle over W W Penrod residence, causing about 50 dollars in damage as gas pressure surged. The family alerted help, flames were controlled, and Trimble lacks fire protection while recent losses prompt consideration of protection measures.
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Trimble
Harrisburg Targets Loan Sharks Exploiting Poor Residents
Harrisburg authorities pursue illegal brokers who lend to needy residents. A man borrowed five dollars, paid six, yet remained in debt. another borrowed twenty five, paid forty one and still owed. a third borrowed twenty dollars and paid twenty one fifty without reducing the principal.
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Harrisburg
Long Married Life A Failure
Katharine Gaskella sues for divorce from Joseph Gaskella after thirty years of marriage in Trimble township. She accuses him of repeated cru elty since 1900 including a July 1900 incident and a June 1907 assault. at least five of their twelve children are minors. She seeks custody of the children and both temporary and permanent alimony.
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Trimble Township
Common Pleas
Katherine Gaskella
Joseph Gaskella
J. C. Headley
L. A. Koons
Germany
Burdock Blood Bitters Advertises Health Benefits
A health tonic claim depicts Burdock Blood Bitters as building up sound health and keeping you well. The copy contrasts a healthy man as a king with an unhealthy man as a unhappy slave, framing the product as essential for wellness.
Ohio Doctor Collects Global Glass Relics at Jacksonville Home
Dr KB Slavehter of Coshocton has built a national collection of relics, including a cream pitcher bought for 15 dollars from Mrs L C Bumcraft of Somerset. He refused 50 dollars for the pitcher. The piece came from Germany about 178 years ago and was gifted by Mary Edelman to a Somerset woman.
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KB. B. Slavehter
Coshocton
Jacksonville
L. C. Bumcraft
Somerset
Perry County
Germany
Mary Edelman
Hankerson Carr Couple Wed in Probate Court Room
Alford Hankerson and Carrie E. Carr were married in the probate court room Wednesday afternoon by Mayor Hedges. The ceremony was witnessed by courthouse staff. The bride hails from Floodwood and the groom works as a miner in Buchte.
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Hankerson-Carr
Alford Hankerson
Carrie E. Carr
Probate
Mayor Hedges
Floodwood
Grosvenor Voices on Wool Tariff in House Hearings
General Charles H. Grosvenor testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee arguing against cutting the wool duty. He represents Ohio wool growers and warns the industry would suffer. He cites a drop in county sheep numbers from 153000 to 92000 under the Wilson bill.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Charles H. Grosvenor
Congress
Ohio
William Hardy Dies in Trophy Mine Collision
Corning Ohio December 2 William Hardy of Rose Farm a motorman at the Trophy mine was instantly killed in a car trip collision. His neck was broken and several coworkers narrowly escaped. A year earlier a headend collision at the same point wrecked two motors with Hardy then serving as brakeman.
Henderson-Crider's Belle Mead Sweets Box Offer
A brief shopper notice urges readers to save a five pound box of Belle Mead Sweets and mentions Henderson-Crider's with the date 12-912 for the promotion.
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Belle Mead
Henderson-Crider’s
Popular men jealous of one another like popular girls
The remark compares male and female social dynamics, noting that popularity breeds mutual envy among men just as among women, suggesting similar social pressures and rivalries in both groups.
Free Trade in Coal Sought by Pittsburg District Operators
A Pittsburg district coalition led by the Pittsburg Coal Company and its New Pittsburg subsidiary plans to press the Ways and Means Committee in Washington for free trade in coal with Canada. Delegates representing over 35,000,000 tons of annual production argue the move would open the Canadian market to Pennsylvania and Ohio soft coal districts by removing the 53 cent per ton duty. They contend Nova Scotia coal won't be displaced and note broad operator support, urging Ohio operators to join.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United States
Cangda
Nova Scotia
Pittabore
Canada
Athenian Lodge Elects Officers for Uniform Rank
At a regular meeting of Athenian Lodge No. 644 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias officers were elected. Captain L. L. Mercer was re elected. first lieutenant S. H. Lancaster. second lieutenant Lee Metzger. treasurer Harvey Ramsey. recorder J. Howard Johnson. Mercer also named J. M. Robbins as right guide and C. C. Haring as chaplain. sentinel to be announced later. First lieutenant Kelley resigned and joined Col. C. O. Moore’s staff.
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Athenian Lodge
Knights of
Pythias
L. L. Mercer
H. Lancaster
Lee Metzger
Harvey Ramsey
J. Howard Johnson
Mercer
J. M. Robbins
C. C. Haring
Sentinel
Tient
Kelley
Col. C. O. Moore
Chauncey Post Office notes and local illness report
The Watkins family at their Chauncey home are bedfast with tonsillitis. J C Russell of Frost fills the vacancy in R J Thompson’s store caused by W S Bingman, also of Frost, who is away for holidays. The Athens county list notes Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville and Trimble as fourth class offices. Albany leads annual business, Jacksonville second.
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Bert Watkins
Albany
Jacksonville
New Bicycle Card Stock Arrives at Henderson-Crider Drug
Congress cards announced with fresh backs and clean stock. Shop early to choose from the new selection at Henderson Crider Drug Co. stockroom.
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Henderson-Crider Drug CO
Former Mayor Adolphus Seebohm Dies By Suicide in Hotel Room
Su Gallipolis and Pomeroy officials report ex Mayor Adolphus Seebohm, a member of a prosperous family, died by his own hand in a local hotel room. He left a widow and children. no motive is known for the act.
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Su Gallipolis
Adolphus Seebohm
Pomeroy
Seebohm
Pope allows meat on Christmas Friday for Catholics
The pope grants a special dispensation allowing meat on the last Friday of the year since Christmas falls on Friday this year. Catholics worldwide may eat meat on that Friday for the first time since 1905, though New Year’s Day remains excluded.
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Pope
No matter how crooked the pot you can find a lid
Charlies W. Craig a 46 year old miner and Mrs Cora Holcomb 36 both of Nelsonville are mentioned in a scene highlighting a homely proverb about marriage options. The expression No matter how crooked the pot you can find a lid is cited as a quaint saying.
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Charlies W. Craig
Miner
Cora Holcomb
Nelsonville
Graham's Chapel Debates Draw Large Local Attendance
The Rockey Point school house debate draws strong turnout with many locals present. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bobo, Henry Lauer, Herbert Hawk, L. G. McConkey, James Bobo and Rev. J. B. Massie. Local youth hosted and nearby families hosted gatherings and visits.
Death of Miss Davis at city home
Louise Davis aged 1% died Thursday night at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W J Davis on Stimpson avenue of organic heart disease. The remains will be taken to the former home in Wellston Sunday where the funeral and interment will take place.
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Louise Davis
W. J. Davis
Stimpson Avenue
Wellston
Rivermen Fear River Freeze Delays Coal Movement
In Hockingport Ohio on December 8 the Rivermen warn a real cold snap could freeze the river pools and halt traffic until spring. They fear coal supplies downriver will dwindle and a major coal famine may follow without a river movement of black diamonds soon.
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Hockingport
Dee
Mayhugh Divorce Granted In Common Pleas Court
This morning in common pleas court Myrtle Mayhugh of Lee township was granted a divorce from Robert Mayhugh who resides in Meigs county. The husband did not contest the action.
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Common Pleas
Myrtle Mayhugh
Lee Township
Robert Mayhugh
Meigs County
Waist Pins 25 Cents a Piece for Guareteed V C Loos
Waist pins offered at 25 cents each with guaranteed value claimed by V C Loos in an early advertising item. The sparse ad notes low price and assurance, but provides few additional details or terms.
Dry Cleaning Heathens Over Works Caption
A garbled note touts a dry cleaning service claiming better cleaning and pressed garments at lower cost with stray mentions of a phone contact.
Swanson Furniture Co Adverts New and Used Furniture
The Swanson Furniture Co offers new and second hand furniture, upholstering, repairing, picture framing, and packing at 70 North Court Street. Home phone 436.
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N. Court St
Crooksville Oil & Gas Co. Expands Gasser Capacity
The second big gasser for Crooksville Oil & Gas Co. was drilled last week on Schumacher farm four miles from Crooksville. A stockholder estimated capacity at 2,000,000 feet. A previous 1,000,000 foot well near Crooksville brings total to about 3,500,000 feet. Plans call for piping gas to Crooksville manufacturers and pursuing individual trade. A third well will be located about 1500 feet from No 2 as operations continue vigorously.
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Crooksville
Waiting Place of Friends Believed by Every Man
A contemplative saying notes that every man assumes his friends shape a waiting place around him. It reflects on social bonds and personal space within friendships.
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China
Grosvenor
Congressional Committee For
Ohio Growers
Pierce
Newv
Arago
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Gratesul
Chauncey
Graham's Chapel
Rockey Point
Charles Bobo
Henry Lauer
Herbert Hawk
Judson
William McClanahan
L. G. McConkey
James Bobo
J. B. Massie
This Place
Misa Alma Anthony
Angel Ridge
Marvey Shaw
Grove Halbirt
Nellie
South Canaan
Lorinda McClain
Mattie Kelley
William Ball
Mole Sow Ke Edson Kelley
Edna Sprague
Miss Davis
Mayhugh
V. C
THE
Swanson Furniture CO
Hall« Boden
New Bank
Silverware Dept
D. C. Cornwell & Co
Jewelers and Scientif Opticians
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