Plea for Better Rural Schools in Ohio Opinion
A historical piece arguing rural districts deserve equal educational opportunities. It advocates county level supervision over township systems, notes efficiency relies on expert oversight, and urges centralized rural school supervision to improve teacher quality, salaries, and student access. The author, K. Maydis, president of the Ohio School Suppression Federation, calls for mandatory county supervision to balance urban and rural education.
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Daat
State Schoor Sommissioner
Ohio
Scoole
Court crackdown on obscene postal cards yields fines
In Columbus court Friday, Thomas Hoffman of Orbiston and Roy Jones of Athens State Hospital admitted guilt for sending obscene postal cards. Each received a $25 fine plus costs and a year in the State Reformatory for Hoffman. The grand jury adjourned after four days with 110 witnesses examined, 21 cases acted on, and 16 indictments returned.
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United States
Columbus
Thomas Hoffman
Orbiston
Athens County
Matesfield Reformatory
Roy Jones
Athens State Hospital
Favorite Prescription for Women and Digestive Health
Advertisement urges women with duties or health strains to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. Claims non alcoholic, chemically pure formula with ingredients listed on bottle wrappers. Offers a free endorsements booklet and promotes constipation as a cause of many diseases.
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Ption
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Slipped on icy pavement injures Nelsonville official
Eari Gilbert day engineer at the municipal electric light plant slipped on icy pavement while returning home with his child last night. He broke his leg above the ankle, was carried to a nearby house for aid, then to his home where he will be confined for months.
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Barl Gilbert
Municipal
Nelsonville
Eari Gilbert
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Mr. Gilbert
Grove
Fourth Streets
Gilbert
Permits to Wed for Albany Couple and Athens Pair
Lee Elliott a 26 year old farmer and Ida Robinett 24 a school teacher both of Albany seek marriage. Dana Mansfeld a clerk and Hazel Bean both of Athens also seek marriage.
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Lee Elliott
Ida Robinett
Albany
Dana Mansfeld
Hazel Bean
Athens
Real Estate Transfers Across Towns and Lots
A long list of property trades showing transfers in multiple townships including Alexander, Bern, Carthage, Canaan, and Ohio State Forfeit. Buyers and sellers like Lizzie Buckhold, Albert Mingia, Dora Brown, Nellie Van Vorhes, and Mary Wilcox appear with lot numbers and nominal sums or stated considerations.
Magistrates face lapse of power without late election certificates
Columbus officials warn that many magistrates have not filed their certificates of election with the state by year end. If they delay further thousands may lose authority to dispense justice and legal questions could arise over their right to administer law.
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Columbus, O
Department of State
Thompson
Postmaster McKay Indicted Over Stamp Payments
Logan Ohio December 9 Indicted Friday Francis M McKay postmaster of Logan faces seven counts for using post age stamps to pay debts while cash was kept in the money drawer He pleaded not guilty and posted 500 bond Local reaction notes his good reputation and questions of any wrongdoing.
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Columbus
Francis M. McKay
Logan
McKay
Catarrh Attack Targeted by Hyomei Remedy
Advertises Hyomei as the sole cure for catarrh a germ disease with dangerous progress. Claims stomach dosing ineffective and promises a refund if the treatment does not relieve symptoms. Henderson-Crider sells the outfit and guarantees money back if unsatisfied.
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Hyomei
Henderson-Crider
Dr Shoop Restorative Offered for Nerve Health
An ad promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative for weak stomach heart or kidney nerves. It claims the product strengthens the nerves with tablets or liquid and offers a free sample test from Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin, with Henderson-Crider Drug Co selling it.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Need Teachers in the County Vacancy Report
In parts of the county including Rome Township Athens reports demand for teachers to fill vacancies. Salaries run around a month yet fewer teachers are available than when pay was ten dollars less. Officials note unusual conditions and seek qualified staff.
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Rome Township
Athens
Rome
Fach
Mrs McCoy Advances Short Orders at Athens Eatery
Mrs. Wm. McCoy reports good business at her West Union street restaurant near the B. & O. depot. She specializes in short orders and serves steady customers.
Embalming and Undertaking Co, Bath Office
Newsom, embalmer and undertaker, operates at 46 West Union Street Bath with phone No. 84. The business, established in Athens in 1889, provides funeral services.
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Embalming and Undertaking Co
Newsom, Embalmer and Undertaker
West Union Street
Bath
Athens
Shaffer and Roach Sausages Attract Loyal Customers
A local note touts Shaffer and Roach's fine homemade sausages and urges readers to visit the new grocery on Doan Avenue for fresh eatables of all kinds. The message emphasizes quality and repeat business.
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Shaffer & Roach
Cassy& Wousthiiberen
Doan Avenue
Removal Sale Closes Stock Of Trimmed Hats At Half Price
Mrs HE KE Chappelear and Etta Rayweon announce a removal sale to clear out trimmed and pattern hats. Hats offered at greatly reduced prices, at cost and less, with all trimmed hats discounted by fifty percent.
Vv. C. Loos Jeweler Window Kings Guarantee Quality
A notice promotes Vv. C. Loos the jeweler as a good place to buy jewelry and highlights Kings in New Town’s window being worth inspection. The ad emphasizes guarantee of quality.
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Vv. C. Loos
Newton’s
Hastings handles Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke cases
Hastings handles Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke book cases. Both phones.
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Hastings
Special inducements on Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines
Special inducements on Wheeler and Wilson and Singer Sewing Machines this month offered by Singer Agency with easy payment plans or cash discounts.
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Wheeler & Wilson
Singer
Singer Agency
Joe Johnson's Press Shop Cleaning and Repairs
Local notice states Joe Johnson's Press Shop offers dry cleaning pressing and repair services adjacent to Fulton's grocery store. The brief highlights contact and location for customers seeking garment care.
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Joe Johnson
Fulton
Keen Kutter Cutlery Guaranteed by H. L. Wheaton
The Keen Kutter brand of cutlery is promoted as the best with every piece guaranteed. Sold by H. L. Wheaton.
Wanted exclusive county and township rights for farm implement
An advertisement seeks $1,000 for exclusive county rights and $300 for exclusive township rights for a N'S Improved Convertible Agricultural Boiler Farm King. The device cooks 192 quarts of tomatoes in 40 minutes and can process 1,500 in 10 hours. It performs multiple farm tasks and is advertised by H. M. Crippen of Athena, Oregon.
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H. M. Crippen
Athena
Photography studio offers half price Christmas photos
Gage Photo Co and The Astral Light Studio promote Christmas photography at half price this month. Sit within the next few days to have portraits taken at the location upstairs over the old Globe Cafe, with regular folders reduced from six to four dollars. Wise's Studio.
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Astral Light Studio
Old Globe Cafe
Wise
Athena Dye Works Economy Dyeing Service
Athena Dye Works offers garment renewal for faded and soiled clothing to extend life and improve appearance. Phones provided for contact.
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Athena
AMESVILLE NOTES AND REGIONAL BUSINESS VISITS
Local items recap visits and comings and goings across Point Pleasant Columbus Athens Beverly Stockport Mound Hill and Marietta hospital. Names include Heber H Henry Clara Smith D J Hixon William Howard W B Clark John Joyce Samuel Lewis M F Carpenter S G Adair Ray McCune Herbert Howard O M Lovell and The Farmers Institute in session with details to follow.
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Clara Smith
U. S. Grand Jury
Columbus
D. J. Hixon
William Howard
EB. H. Brawley
W. B. Clark
Point Pleasant
Ray McCune
Marietta Hospital
Henry
Herbert Howard
Florida
O. M. Lovell
Pittsburg
Farmers’ Institute
Social Notes From Green Branch Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Samuel Fitch hosted guests Sunday at Green Branch. Miss Mary Bean visited Mr and Mrs J W Fellows Friday night. Lenna Myrta Calvert Blanch Kincade enjoyed time with Byron Calvert Thursday. Mrs Bertha Bean attended Asbury services. Blanch Cray Verna Bean called on relatives at Canaanville. Funeral services for Mrs Grace Spears held at Guysville Wednesday of last week. Sadie Bean and daughter Gladys visited Mr and Mrs Edward Clark Sunday. Mildred Buck Helen McKay from Guysville called on Whit Bean’s sister Saturday. Addidon Bean and Wilson visited relatives in Athens Sunday night. Mrs Burgett preached at Guysville Methodist Church Sunday night. Mr Herbert Bean is ill. Earl Bean and cousin Mrs Blan Cray were Parkersburg visitors Monday and Tuesday.
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Lenna
Myrta Calvert
Blanch Kincade
Byron Calvert
Bertha Bean
Asbury
Athens
Burgett
Guysville Methodist Church
Herbert Bean
Local notes from Lottridge and nearby towns
Community items report multiple visits and trips among residents including C D Swartz to Parkersburg L T Runyan and Nona Gist with Charles Townsend at Stewart and Allen on business to Coolville Mrs J L Kyle improving funeral attendance at Guysville and Bethany protracted meeting at Lawrence chapel a Christmas tree planned for Custard Virginia man who bought Hawk farm last summer suffered a fire loss destroying house and granary with no insurance
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C. D. Swartz
Parkersburg
Alba Castle
L. D. Castle
L. T. Runyan
Nona Gist
Charles Townsend
Stewart
J. L. Kyle
Lawrence Chapel
Allen
Coolville
Lonna Runnion
Grace Spears
Guysville
Bethany
Custard
Virginia
Hawk Farm
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EB. M. Poston
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Carlos C. Harris
Dora Brown
Joseph Mulligan
A. P. Hatch
Robert M. Patterson
R. W. Roach
Ella FE. Cameron
B. C. Henry
H. V. Howett
J. R. Cathe
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F. P. McVay
EB. B. Clarke
McKinstry & Parker
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Nellie H. van Vorhes
Mary Jane Bowman
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Urban H
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Charlies Roeck
Samuel Beal
C. M. Pierce
Mary E. Beal
C. M. Pigree
Ruth Bowers Et al
Henry Snowden
Jesse Reeves
Mike Brooks
Ames Township
Eva Phillips
John H. Phillips
Lewis Morris
Riley Morris
Seth Linscott
Emmett T. Linscott
Bern Township
Ann E. Lowther
Bertha
Brawley
Broadwell
Augusta Beasley
Charlies E. Wood
M. P. Totman
Clarence E. Gorham
Same
Sarah E. Clark
J. R. Rathburn
Phillipsburg
Canaan Township
John Hubler
Sophia Hubler
Ida F. Tibbie
Sarah E. Everett
Frank J. Hubler
Carthage
Benjamin Green
Lizzie Dixon
Daniel W. Cornell
Thornton Carsey
Wiliam Meighen
George Meighen
Charles Day
William R. Williams
Samaria Salmer
Thornton C. Carsey
P. Harbert
W. PF. Harbert
Troy Township
Mary Wilcox
H. Jackson
Hiram L. Fultz
Elza Wailson
F. Davis
Albert Davis
James Smith
Thos. BE. McCune
Ohio State
Silas
Mettie
Sarah Meseker
Frank M. Phillips
James Duncan
Robert Leake
Wm. Cartwright
Wiliam Cartwright
L. McCutcheon
Giouster
Samuel Peach
Benjamin T. Hooper
Annie Rice
Samuel G. Stilt
Meshack Hamilton
Adela E. Gardner
Mason Morris
Charles Morris
C. A. Russell
Glouster
Columbian Building, Loan and Investment Company
Bila B. Sellers
Clara B. Anderson
Jacksonville
Melvin Robb
C. C. Caldwell
Charles N. Darast
Joseph McCarty
Trimble
Nathan M. Kasler
Lawrence L. Miner
T. A. McCune
Charles E. McCune
F. M. Phillips
Ed M. Vorhes
Grace G. Shepard
Joseph Edwards
T. L. Cling
Patton & Jackson
John Downen
Clarence G. Forsythe
Celia C. Johnson
Higa Tidrow
Chauncey
John and
Nora Swart
George Katzenback
R. E. Nye
George Harvey
Federal Grand Jury
Athens Business Directory
Gage Photo Co
Amesville
Heber H. Henry
W. Va
John Joyce
Samuel Lewis
Gallia County
Mound Hill Church
M. F. Carpenter
Stockport
Joseph Fleming
8. G. Adair
Beverly
Sarah Patterson
Green Branch
Mrs. Samuel Fitch
Miss Mary Bean
J. W. Fellows
Earl Bean
Blan Cray
Lottridge
Cardue
Mary Irvin
Pamag City
Kalon Wines
Escapemong
Virginia Dare
Green River
D. Rohrer
Jack Beam
Duffy’s
The
John A. Franz
Pomeroy, Ohio
Humphreys
Flalla
Pevera
Humphreys’ Homeo
William and
Joby Sisevts
New Hohe
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