Ohio needs a hospital for inebriates not insane patients
The piece argues for a state inebriates hospital to legally commit chronic drinkers through probate court, separating alcoholism from insanity. It critiques current Ohio hospitals for the insane and cites reformist views on treatment, public safety, and the Interior Department’s wide federal activity then notes national progress and the District of Columbia’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Secretary of the Interior
Cleveland
Hitchcock
Patent Office
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Washington
Interior Department
Sam
Sudden Death of W. W. Morrison in Nelsonville
W. W. Morrison, engaged with the Hocking Valley Fire Clay company, died suddenly Friday evening in Nelsonville after pneumonia. He had recently been improving and planned to marry Frank Patton’s daughter on Christmas Day. Morrison, 45, moved from Logan to promote a brick and clay products firm with a large plant under construction near the city. Funeral services were held at the Patton home Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. W. Morrison
Hocking Valley Fire Clay Company
Morrison
Frank Patton
Patton
Gang of Loafers Menace K and M Depot Scene
Railroad Detective Mike McGovern and local officers vow to crack down on a night gang at the K and M depot after vandalism and disturbances in the waiting rooms. McGovern, known for tracking lawbreakers, will prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law with special police instructions and railroad backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellows
Mike McGovern
Corning
McGovern
van Horn
Finsterwald
K. & M. Railroad
Kodol Digestive Aid Endorsed Under Pure Food Law
E C DeWitt & Co Chicago, makers of Kodol at a large laboratory, assure the product conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The firm claims wide demand from stomach trouble sufferers and notes Kodol is sold by Cline's Pharmacy locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Cline
New Labor Train Between Athens and Sugar Creek Made Permanent
The Athens to Sugar Creek labor train succeeds after a 30 day trial. Hocking Valley officials required an average of 100 passengers daily, and the run has exceeded that mark with about 110 riders reported by Agent Blackwood, ensuring continuation of service.
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Athens
Sugar Creek
Hocking Valley
Blackwood
Visitors and travel notes from Columbus region
Mrs. George Reynolds and Mrs. George DeCamp visit Columbus friends while Oscar Curran resumes university work in Corning. Mr. Earl James returns to New York City after holidays with the Prestons. Mrs. Harry Enoch and son Ted of Jackson arrive for holidays with her mother Mrs. Amelia Walker.
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George Reynolds
George DeCamp
Columbus
Oscar Curran
Corning
University
Harry Enoch
Ted
Jackson, Mich
Amelia Walker
Civil cases settled in Squire Logan court
In two days in Squire Logan’s court Athens Plaster and Supply vs Frank Rose for 42.54 was settled by payment of claim and costs. Dan Mills vs Wyatt Williams for 45.88 settled by promise to pay. Charles Six faced Homer Cheser over a family dispute with threats. Six was fined 5 and costs. L D Wilson vs A J Amberger for 10.41 rent settled by compromise with the Squire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Plaster and Supply Company
Frank Rose
Dan Mills
Wyatt Williams
Carpenter Street
Charles Six
Luhrig
E Squire
Homer Cheser
Cheser
Six
Squire Logan
L. D. Wilson
A. J.amberger
Squire
Teacher Evelyn Anderson Sentenced for Obscene Mail Letters
Evelyn Anderson of near New Lexington was found guilty on one count and fined five dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Miami county jail Troy for sending obscene and threatening letters. She remained firm on not guilty plea and was moved from Franklin county jail to Troy awaiting transfer. The government believed she mailed the letters though doubt remains on authorship.
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Evelyn Anderson
New Lexington
Thompson
United States Court
Miami County
Troy
Perry County
Franklin County
Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted for Tired Stomachs
An advertisement argues a sprained ankle may rest with a crutch while an overworked stomach also needs rest, not starvation. It claims Kodol performs the digestive work and corrects the digestive system and asserts compliance with National Pure Food and Drug Laws, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline’s
Bridge Across Creek Collapses Under Boiler Load
A bridge spanning Sharp's Fork of Federal Creek at Sharpsburg collapsed around noon Thursday as a boiler from a drilling machine was being drawn across. Driver Fred Lawrence suffered minor back injuries. One of six horses hitched to the load was slightly injured. Officials believe the forward machine weakened the structure before the boiler crossed.
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Sharp’s
Federal Creek
Sharpsburg
Fred Lawrence
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Promises Opium-Free Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as pleasant tasting with honey and tar and no opiates. It claims to conform to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and notes it is sold by various retailers.
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Kennedy
Cline
Infant Found Dead in Bed at Buchtel
Nelsonville coroner Lane held an inquest into the death of a two month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heining. The infant was found dead in bed by its parents early Sunday morning. The verdict cited congestion of the lungs due to a severe cold, the child having suffered days prior.
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Nelsonville
Lane
Buchtel
Henry Heining
Mills and Davidson Permit to Wed
John J. Mills 28 a farmer of Pomeroy weds Stella Davidson 29 of Athens. Earl Hayden 22 a miner weds Florence Hardy 17 of Nelsonville.
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John J. Mills
Pomeroy
Stella Davidson
Athens
Earl Hayden
Miner
Florence Hardy
Nelsonville
Amesville Local News Nods and Notices
Mrs James Shoof of Beverly returns home after a week with her son Fred. Miss Woodyard resigns as intermediate teacher. Miss Nettie Owens fills in this week. Clyde Gibson visits Parkersburg relation. W E Clark travels for business in Marietta and Chesterhill. Protracted M E church meetings end. Presbyterian ladies plan a Yankee supper Christmas night. Bert Carpenter visits Athens. M E church bazaar yields about 35. Dunbar Hotel sold to Ira Mickle of Coolville who takes charge March 1.
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James Shoof
Beverly
Fred
H. H. Haning
Athens
M. E. Church
the Presbyterian Church
Bert Carpenter
Dunbar
Ira Mickle
Coolville
Mickle
Boys Rob Fish Pond in Sneak Night Theft
Two youths aged 10 and 12, sons of Charles Earnest, robbed Harry McKinstry’s fish pond on West State Street Thursday night. Police quickly traced them, they confessed, and surrendered the three gold fish after being found selling them.
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Charles Earnest
Second Street
Harry McKinstry
West State Street
McKinstry
van Horn
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles With PAZO Ointment
Patent medicine ad promises relief for itching pain bleeding and protruding piles. Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure in six to fourteen days. Ends with a money back guarantee.
Abbie Welling and Others Visit. Local News Roundup
Miss Abbie Welling of Parkersburg visits cousin Miss Gertrude Swan. Floyd Morris injured on the railroad near Athens returns home to slow recovery. Mr and Mrs Gillilan back from Youba after weeks with son Fred. Richard Nixon returns from Wellston visit with son Fred. William Swan, recently employed at Empire, comes home. Mrs Lillie Kreager and children return from Zanesville. Baptist parsonage at Botkin residence hosts Sunday services by Rev. G E Kreager.
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Abbie Welling
Parkersburg
Miss Gertrude Swan
Floyd Morris
Athens
Baptist Church
G. E. Kreager
Expenditures of the Athens County Expenditures List
County Auditor Walker issued warrants totaling payments to numerous individuals and firms for road work, inspections, postmortem, claims, taxes, and infirmary services. Items include Finsterwald and Baine 665.09, Downey & Angell 1136.84, and many small charges to local officials and suppliers.
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Finsterwald
Baine
Hocking Run Road
Guy Hawk
H. B. Ruth
L. A. Ruth Road
Isaac Warner
Downey & Angell
Hocking River
O. B. Murphy and Son
C. 8
McDougall
Jasper Carsey
Isaac Brewer
Guysville
Warren Munn
Athens County Telephone Company
Chas. Daugherty
J. M. Higgins
M. D
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Details
Teachers Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless it is a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations will be on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
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Boxwell
Aaron Grady
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Overnight Relief
Advertisement urges night use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cracked hands. Apply before bed with old gloves for morning improvement and note Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Cline
Notice to stockholders of First National Bank of Athens
Notice to stockholders that the annual meeting will be at the bank on Tuesday January 9 1907 at 10 o clock a m to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as legally comes before them D H Moors Cashier 11-30-w6 Also an advertisement for Boyne Mountain Tea o line's Pharmacy promising value for money.
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First National Bank of Athens
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Cuyahoga
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Lowell, Mass
Gang OF Loafers
Seth Hart
Bertha Gilmore
Norma Elder
Frances Elder
Verna Johnson
Lancaster
Jake Sherman
C. H. Welch
Old Mexico
West
James Bulistion
William Calvert
Ethel Jones
Elza Gabriel
Eber Gabriel
Morris Avenue
Globe-Wernicke
R. C
Amesville
Ness
Walker
Missioners
J. F. Beckler
E. B. Chase
A. K. Walker
E. B. Clarke
B. F. Wade
P. D. Patton
E. E. Brandeberry
R. D. Patton
Hiram Burden
Lucy Wheatley
G.S. White
Trimble Township
James Sharp
D. H. Moors
Boyne Mountain
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