Widow Larkins Finishes Cupola Fundraiser Tale
The widow Larkins funds a church cupola for Hawesville’s combined Methodist and Baptist church by selling a cow and two hogs for lumber and then winning a Chicago horse race bet. She confesses her schemes to Parson Turner, who forgives the acts as the cupola is completed.
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T. C. McClure
Hawesville
Methodists
The
Baptists
Larkins
Parson
Cherry Hill
Chicago
Tor
Tam
M. Quad
Railroads Fill State Coffers In Michigan
Michigan Central Chicago and Northwestern and Pere Marquette railroads deposited 750000 in the state attorney general's hands as tax relief for the empty treasury though taxes are not due until April.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Pere Marquette
Bird
Author Donald G. Mitchell Dies at 84
New Haven Conn Dec 16 Donald Grant Mitchell 84 well known author died at his home Marvelwood in Edgewood after an illness beginning with acute indigestion in August.
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Donald G. Mitchell
New Haven
Conn
Donald Grant Mitchell
Marvel
Marvelwood
Edgewood
Taft Denies Panama Canal Company Ties
Charles P Taft in Cincinnati replies to Providence Journal questions that he never owned shares in the Panama canal companies directly or indirectly and has never been connected with Panama business.
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Providence
R. L
Charles P. Taft
Cinccinnati
Providence Journal
Panama Canal Company
Mr. Taft
Panama
Chicago cat and dog show packs Coliseum Annex
For three days starting today the Coliseum Annex hosts the annual cat and dog show featuring fine specimens from the Beresford Cat club Western Boston Terrier club and the American Toy Dog club. Exhibits exceed previous years with Chicago’s finest reportedly on view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
Beresford Cat Club
Western Boston Terrier Club
American Toy Dog Club
Tim id youth cautioned on courting money needs
A Liverpool Mercury quip shows a father warning a shy suitor that too much attention to his daughter risks financial strain. The father would like the marriage but warns discretion to preserve funds.
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Liverpool Mercury
Quip About Invalids Echoes Beefsteak Ben Tale
A comic exchange features Beefsteak Ben attempting to remove a bulldog from his shins while an irate housewife and a snappy retort frame the scene. The banter centers on who qualifies as an invalid and how help is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beefsteak Ben
The Milkman’s Milk Question Sparks Whispered Exchange
A milkman voices indignation over the quality of his product calling it a picture. A sharp housewife responds that it is a fine water color in a brisk exchange.
Harmon eludes crowd in Columbus homecoming
Governor elect Judson Harmon and Mrs. Harmon return to Cincinnati avoiding public announcements of their house choice. Harmon meets Col Weybrecht, plans adjutant general role, and may attend a National Guard banquet in Columbus. A list of visiting Democrats and attendees follows.
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Columbus
Judson Harmon
Folonel C. C. Weybrecht
Harmon
Ohio National Guard
John O'Dwyer
Toledo
Judge Douglass
Mansfield
Walace D
Insurgent bid for House rules revision fails
In Washington on December 16, Representative Gardner of Massachusetts failed to push an amended resolution for eight members to form a committee to study House rules. The House voted to remove foreign affairs from its consideration of the resolution, ruling the amendment non privileged, and laid the measure on the table. The day included district bills and lengthy debate on revising the penal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Gardner
Massachusetts
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State
House of Commons
District of Columbia
United States
President's Panama Canal Message Read to Senate
Washington December 16 The presidents Panama canal message was read in the senate and its reading was met with loud laughter by some senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Perry Nominates George W Perry for Chillicothe Postmaster
The nomination of George W. Perry for postmaster at Chillicothe was sent to the Senate by the administration. No other details or dates are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Washington
Senate
George W. v. Perry
Chillicothe
Rainey Says President Did Not Explain Panama Purchase
Representative Rainey of Illinois, author of the resolution to investigate the Panama canal purchase, said the president’s message confirms the transfer but leaves unclear if the government was the victim of Wall Street rigging. He will pursue more information after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainey
Washington
Dee
Congress
Ilinois
House
Walt Street
Papke and Kelly Fight to Draw in 25 Rounds at Jeffries Verpon
Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Billy Papke former middleweight champion battled 25 fast rounds in Los Angeles. Referee James J. Jeffries ruled a draw as both fighters finished strong, Kelly unmarked while Papke bore bruised cheeks. The result met with protests from Kelly’s backers and many of 4,500 spectators.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Billy Papke
Jeffries
Verpon
James J. Jeffries
Kelly
Papke
Moran Easy Winner in Pacific Coast Title Bout
In Boston on December 6 Owen Moran, featherweight champion of England, defeated Frankie Neal to claim the Pacific coast title in twelve rounds at the Armory Athletic Club. Moran dominated the contest with steady pressure and precise punches throughout the bout.
Henderson-Caider Drug Co Christmas Greeting
Advertisement from Henderson-Caider Drug Co promoting tobacco jars and cigar cases as part of a Christmas selection.
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Eigar
Henderson - Caider Drug CO
Patrick Mc Bride Dies at 60 in Bridgeport Pneumonia
Patrick Mc Bride, 60, longtime first secretary of the mine workers and secretary of the Ohio operators association, died in Bridgeport Ohio today from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Patrick McBride
Ohio Operators’ Association
Eliot to Speak on Lawlessness at Civic Forum
President Eliot of Harvard will address Carnegie Hall on lawlessness at the Civic Forum opening in New York tonight. Dr Ly man Abbott of the Outlook will preside as admirers plan a warm welcome ahead of Eliot's approaching Harvard retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Civic Forum
Carnegie Hall
Eliot
Harvard
Lyman Abbott
Outlook
Boston Votes For License In City Referendum
Boston reports a license vote count between 8000 and 10000, about half the margin of last year, reflecting a significant shift in public sentiment.
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Boston
Local Social Notes From Around Athens Area
M N Linscott made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Cornes visited with Mr and Mrs George Hueaton. Miss Leona Foster and Mr George Six wed at Little Hocking last Tuesday. Mrs Myrtle Tobey and Mrs Newman will winter in Cleveland. George Hueston visited Coolville Wednesday. Nettie and Minnie Barrows spent Thursday with sister Lucy Palmer at Little Hocking. Milton Cornes and M N Linscott hosted Sunday guests. G K Thorp called on B L Cunningham family. G P Russell went to Coolville Tuesday. George McNamee moved family to Tobey farm from Charley Clark farm. Angeline McNamee and Susie Linscott stayed with Helen Smith at Qualey.
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M. N. Linscott
Athens
William Cornes
George Hueaton
H. Noland
Little Hocking
Leona Foster
George Six
Chauncey
Myrtle Tobey
Newman
Cleveland
George Hueston
Coolville
Nettie
Minnie Barrows
Charley Clark
Tobey Farm
Angeline McNamee
Susie Linscott
Helen Smith
Qualey
Sunday Guests Reach Across Towns In Social Round
Mrs Fannie McCathran and daughter Grace spent Sunday at Sugar Creek hosted by Mrs Mary Burchfield and family. Mrs G R Coon returned from Columbus after a short visit. Mrs Viora Mellarg and son Russell visited Mrs Rose Ferguson at Chauncey. Miss Blanche Helwig and Miss Ora Helwig with Miss Maggie Wallace visited Rev Coon and family. John Gabriel visited Chauncey over Sunday with friends. Karl Coon of the Imperial was home for Sunday.
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Fannie McCathran
Grace
Sugar Creek
Mary Burchfield
G. R. Coon
Columbus
Viora Mellarg
Son Russell
Rose Ferguson
Chauncey
Blanche Helwig
Near Pleasant Hill
Ora Helwig
Maggie Wallace
Athans
Coon
John Gabriel
Karl Coon
The
Imperial
Swanson Furniture Co. Adverts in Court Street
The Swanson Furniture Co. of 70 North Court Street advertises new and secondhand furniture upholstery repair picture framing packing and home phone 435 services.
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N. Court St
Local Changes Reported in Nelsonville and Circle Hill
Rev. Coon visited Nelsonville last week while Mrs. Kathrine, a longtime resident, has returned to Circle Hill.
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Coon
Nelsonville
Kathrine
Circle Hill
Local Social Notes From Davisville and Athens
Mrs Cash Six returns from weeks visiting relatives in Davisville AK. Miss Julia Barron and Miss Edna Stewart visit Athens. Miss Lola Martin shops in Athens while Lizzie Townsend travels New England. Mr Henry Trout relocates, and Matt Griffith moves from Salem. Births report a son to Fred and Mrs Herron on December 14 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jordan on December 8.
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Cash Six
Davisville
Julia Barron
Athens
Lola Martin
Henry Trout
Phillips
J. White
Nelsonville
Pedigo
Lizzie Townsend
New England
Q. P. Tucker
Goldie Brooks
BE. G. Pedigo
G. W. Duffee
Daily Markets from Pittsburg and Toledo Cash Grain
In Pittsburg on December 16, cattle receipts were light with prime and extra cattle trading at 6.20 to 6.40, common to fair 4.50 to 4.90, and real estate values 6.00 to 7.90. Logs receipts included prime and Yorkers at 5.60 to 5.70, common and roughs 5.35 to 5.45, and pigs 5.15 to 5.25. sheep and lambs were fair with good to prime lambs at 4.50 to 4.75 and fair to choice 4.00 to 7.00. Toledo cash grain on December 16 reports wheat at 1.03 1/3, corn 60 1/3, oats 53, with cloverseed unchanged.
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Pittsburg
Toledo
Church Meeting Set At Miss Jemma Roclzner Home
The church will meet Thursday evening at the home of teacher Miss Jemma Roclzner. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemma Roclzner
D A R Met In Regular Session At Wickham Home
The D A R met Saturday afternoon at Mrs H H Wickham s residence. With regent absent, vice regent Mrs C B Henderson chaired. The literary program covered The Social Customs of Colonial Times featuring talks on Massachusetts New York Southern life and Thomas Nelson Page. Next meeting with Mrs D M Burchfield on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wickham
D. J. Evans
C. B. Henderson
Sarah Kaler
Massachusetts
New York
Ada O'Bleness
Jennie Henderson
Thomas Nelson Page
Hester Blackstone
Athens Markets Prices From Ohio Produce Company
Prices corrected daily for various farm goods in Athens including eggs per dozen butter per pound hens springers old cocks turkeys dressed and live potatoes per bushel hay and straw per ton and wheat per bushel with ranges and small totals listed.
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Ohio Produce Company
Marrte -Orraerd
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