Man Hurt After Being Struck Near Hocking Valley Tracks
Imer Milligan of Lobrig mines was found north of the Hocking Valley railroad tracks last night after 6 15 p.m. He was taken to his brother Branch Milligan’s home. Doctors reported bruised right hip and shoulder, a badly cut head, and a penetrating lower body wound. The cause remains unclear whether struck by the Hocking Valley or a B and O train. Milligan was intoxicated, aiding a one time escape from death. He faces a long recovery and slow healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imer Milligan
Lobrig
Hocking Valley
Toin
Branch Milligan
Townsend Street
Fienry
Athens Village District to vote on $80,000 school bond
The Athens Village District Board of Education announces a December 30, 1905 election from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm at usual polling places. Voters will decide on a bond issue of 80,000 dollars to purchase a site and build a new schoolhouse on district premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Athens Village
Athens Township
Athens County
Ohio
Board of Educat
Doctor Advice on Health Remedies and Fat-Rich Diet
The text urges consulting a physician before using advertised remedies. It suggests a concentrated fat food to enrich the blood and improve the body’s condition, implying organic trouble may be remedied with professional guidance rather than self treatment.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Adverts Claims Health Benefits
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a nourishing product for run down or emaciated individuals. It claims the emulsion builds up weakened bodies when other foods fail and is suitable for delicate children and pale anaemic girls, offering a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Mixed Gift Mixup Leads to Embarrassing Note Exchange
A clerk confuses gloves and hose in a busy store causing a humorous incident before Christmas. A young man sends a valentine style note with intimate guidance while awaiting a meeting with his sweetheart. The note was read aloud when the package opened. He later visits Tuesday night but the girl is not at home.
Three Men Hurt In Canaanville Mine Shaft Fall
A late night incident at the Canaanville Coal Co mine saw night-boss Webb Calvert drop the bucket with Pine Lewis Dick Linscott and George Manhorter aboard. The 150 foot plunge injured Lewis and Linscott, while Manhorter escaped with scratches. All survived, returning home for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville Coal Co
Webb Calvert
Frank Wheatly
Pine Lewis
Dick Linscott
George Manhorter
Lewis
Linscott
New England
Manhorter
Athens Bonded Indebtedness Details and Schedules
The article outlines Athens total bonded indebtedness of 125000 with annual interest 7050 and varied due dates from 1907 to 1913. It details six bond issues including 80000 in improvement bonds 6 percent and 20000 brick plant bonds 5 percent plus smaller issues for public works and electric light plant. The town is paying 2500 annually toward principal and 7050 interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Brick Company
City Hall
Citizens' Club of Athens Organizes for City Improvement
A West Side based Citizens' Club of Athens elected officers led by Robert Eckley president andopposes a proposed $80,000 school bond. The group urges equal distribution of funds, favors sites on East and West Athens for new eight room frame or brick buildings costing about $30,000, and plans further meetings before the December 30 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens of Athens
West Side
Citizens’ Club of Athens
Rardin Bros
Central Avenue
Robert Eckley
Levi Coen
Benjamin Dais
E. H. Bardin
T. J. Harrold
West Athens
Board of Education
Athns
Ciizens’ Club
Morris Avenue
Mill Street
Fair Grounds
Ohio Central Station
Athens
Citizens’ Club
Property transfers in Albany and Nelsonville deeds
Henry Fisher transfers lots 253 and 254 in Albany to John V. Smith for 350 dollars. George B. Spring sells lot 265 Albany to Lettie Smith for 600 dollars. Sarah H. McCoy conveys lot 274 Albany to Callie Dickson for 85 dollars and lot 277 Albany to Emma Whaley for 1 dollar. E. Bradick sells lot 59 Trimble. Hopkins & Rhodes transfer lots 1265 1298 1299 1300 Nelsonville to A. L. Prichard for 370 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fisher
John V. Smith
Albany
George B. Spring
Lettie Smith
Sarah H. McCoy
Callie Dickson
Emma Whaley
E. Bradick
J. W. Blower
Vincent sues administrator for two monuments in Amesville cemetery
Charles J. Vincent by Lewis and Sayre sues Daniel Fleming as administrator of Anna L. Brown estate to recover 200 dollars claimed for two monuments placed on Eli Brown's Carter cemetery lot in Amesville. The petition says work was per contract and the administrator refuses to allow the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Fleming
Anna L. Brown
Milligan Improves After Train Strike Injury
Elmer Milligan, struck by the Hocking Valley train Wednesday evening, shows better condition and is in a fair way to recover. Doctors note the lower back injury is not explained by being hurled into a yard switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Milligan
Real Estate Transfers in Athens
Wilford Hudson sells lot 1594 to Mary Mourn for 190 dollars. S A Palmer trustee sells lot 1945 to Sadie Landis for 45 dollars. A Palmer trustee sells lots 1927 1929 1930 to C A Howard for 625 dollars. P M Radcliffe sells lot 780 to McKinstry and Parker. Mrs C B Mason Koons sells lot 43 to Silas Dew for 100 dollars. Lenora Worstell sells lot 186 to Carlos Harris for 800 dollars. McKinstry Parker sells lot 981 to E O Gildden for 450 dollars. Archie Coen sells lots 1802 1803 to George Love for 100 dollars.
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Wilford C. Hudson
Mary B. Mourn
Athens
S. A. Palmer
Sadie J. Landis
A. Palmer
C. A. Howard
P. M. Radcliffe
McKinstry and Parker
C. B. Mason Koons
Silas Dew
Lenora M. Worstell
Carlos C. Harris
McKinstry & Parker
E. O. Giladden
Archie Coen
George Love
Proposals for ballots for Athens County election 1905
The Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections of Athens County Ohio invites sealed proposals by December 23 1905 for printing perforating binding and furnishing two thousand five hundred ballots for a December 30 1905 special school bond election in the village of Athens. Bonds require four book binding with round hole perforations and facsimile signatures. bids need a double bid bond with sureties. board may reject any bids.
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State Supervisors of Elections
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Board of
Deputy State Supervisors of Elections
Lawrence Worstell
Court Street
Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections
Harry G. Stalder
Curtis V. Harris
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup ad
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy for croup coughs colds and whooping cough claiming it evacuates the bowels and strengthens the throat lungs and bronchial tubes. It labels the product as a mother’s favorite and children’s safeguard sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Cline
Brothers die and brother injured in train accident near Beaumont
George Reliford, 15, died after a coal train struck the rig carrying him and his brother James near Welling's Crossing on the way home from Red Town. James survived with serious injuries. They hailed from Greenup County Kentucky and worked in Johnson's mines. Coroner Lane called the inquest.
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Welling’s Crossing
Chauncey
Drs. Sprague
Beaumont
George Beliford
James
Greenup County
Kentucky
Johnson's Mines
Lane
Nelsonville
James Beliford
The Key That Unlocks the Door to Longiving
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a tonic for aging men to improve digestion and liver function. It notes elderly men are thin, not fat, and claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach and regulate bowels. Available from W. H. McKee in Athens and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Athens, O
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Notice to stockholders of Athens bank directors meeting
The First National Bank of Athens Ohio notifies stockholders of a meeting at the banking house in Athens on Tuesday January 9 1905 between 9 a m and 3 p m to elect directors for the ensuing year and address any other proper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Athens, O
Athens
Ohio
Cracked Hands Relief with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Rough skin and cracked hands cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with occasional use keeping skin smooth. Best for eczema cuts burns boils and other conditions. The genuine Witt's Witch Hazel Salve gives immediate relief for blind bleeding itching protruding piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
Cline
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J. L
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Higgins
Milligan
Sue
M. Copeland
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Rush
Canaanville
Lage Clerk
Cole
Goldsber
Ry’s
Citizen's Club
Columbus Property
Merchan
Phio Realty & Finance
Board of Trade
Colum
Ayer
Mas
W. Jd. Brown
Menomonee Falla, Wis
Ayer Co
Lowell, , Mass
Ayers
Trimble
Charles J. Vincent
Lewis & Sayre
Eli Brown
Carter
Amesville
Court House
Hollister
Clines Pharmacy
Buckeye Store
S. Court -Ye
George
Reliford
James Reliford
Perfection Oil
Standard Oil Company
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