The Ohio Vicksburg Memorials and Tillman Critique
A compilation piece reviews Capt. J. B. Allen’s bound report on the Ohio Vicksburg Battlefield Commission’s monuments, the state’s funding, and dedication addresses. It then critiques Ben Tillman’s speeches in Cleveland, contrasting his racial rhetoric with progressive Southern perspectives led by Governor Jelks and Booker T. Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Allen
Ohio Vicksburg Battlefield Commission
Vicksburg National Military Park
Ohio
Tillman
Jelks
Booker T. Washington
Mrs Curtis Bobo Dies in Columbus
Mrs Curtis Bobo, formerly of Athens, died Thursday night in Columbus. She was mother of George Bobo of Athens and was well known locally. The body will be brought to Athens this evening and stay overnight at Taylor & Shaw undertaking parlors. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at South Canaan.
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Curtis Bobo
Athens
Columbus
Curtis
George Bobo
Taylor & Shaw
South Canaan
Wanted Cook and Assistant at 2397 Harrison Ave Cincinnati
Classified notice seeking a good cook and assistant cook for a family at residence 2397 Harrison Ave Cincinnati. Open to a mother and daughters or two sisters, offering a good home and pay. Preference for Germans. Respond to Mrs Wm Oskamp Cincinnati Ohio with references.
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Harrison Ave
Cincinnati
Oskamp
Onic
Court Refuses Divorce in Elizabeth Popely Case
In common pleas court Judge Wood denied Elizabeth Popely relief from John Popely on grounds of extreme cruelty. Attorney Koons and L G Worstell represented the spouses. A new case, Grace Beverage vs James Beverage, seeks temporary alimony amid allegations of extreme cruelty and neglect. Grace Beverage cites pregnancy driven abuse and threats, seek timely support while asserting defendant’s assets and mining income.
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Common Pleas Court
Grace Beverage
James Beverage
Lewis & Sayre
Marshfield
Mildred
Beverage
Gave Dance Returns by High School Girls
A return dance hosted by young men after a previous visit by High School girls drew about thirty couples. The hall was nicely decorated and dancing lasted until midnight with Selby’s orchestra providing music and punch served.
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Selby
Suit Filed Over $500 Loan Between Nelsonville Residents
Frank Patton sues Don C. Cable in Nelsonville court seeking $500 plus six percent interest from November 1, 1906. Patton asserts the loan on September 29, 1906 was made at Cable's request with no note, and Cable refused to repay despite requests. The case follows a prior cross action where Cable claimed $25,000 from Patton and Merritt, later decided in favor of Patton and Merritt in Athens county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Frank Patton
Don C. Cable
Nelsonville
Lewis & Sayre
Patton
Mr. Cable
Cable
George M. Merritt
Martin
Vinton County
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Merritt
Rev Warren Munn Visits Athens on Business
Stewart resident Rev Warren Munn traveled to Athens for a business visit on Tuesday.
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Warren Munn
Stewart
Athens
Parole Hearing Plea For Martin Searls In Ohio Mine Family Case
Tears and hardship described by Mrs. Searls of Glouster as she appeals to parole board for her husband Martin Searls serving a five year manslaughter term. She cites nine children aged two to seventeen, two working sons in mines, sick children, and need for his return. She asserts self defense in the killing of Isaac Oyler, witnessed by herself, while a brother and his wife attend the Columbus meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Minear
Babe
Waterloo
Searls
Martin Searls
Glouster
Board of Managers
Isaac Oyler
Oyler
Roush Accepts Ticket Agent Post in Charleston
Mr. P. E. Roush leaves Monday for Charleston West Virginia where he has accepted a position as ticket agent with the C and O railroad. He was formerly with the B and O freight department here and brings several years of railroad experience to his new post.
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P. E. Roush
Charleston
W. Va
C. & O. Railroad
Roush
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Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
F.W. Bush
Dr. Osler
Sim
Ed. C. Berry
Post Office
Santa Claus
Washington
Athens County
North
Ben Tillman
Toledo Blade
Cleveland
Chicago
Mr. Tillman
Germany
Africa
Mi’g. Co
Simmons Ma
Jennings Bros
China
Castroonrras
Alan
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