Local notes and political items from Marietta era issue
The column covers Meigs County oil excitement near Syracuse with a 20 barrel strike, Gov Patton’s limited role in the 77th Ohio General Assembly, Marietta seeking a Congress appropriation for a government building, and Pomeroy rockfall destruction. It also notes Harry Daugherty’s Ohio governor bid chatter, the House defeating the woman suffrage bill, a proposed prohibition amendment, graft publicity debates, Judy's county financial pamphlet bill, Athens budget concerns, and calls for open public financial reporting of utilities and town clerks' reports.
Public officials transactions urged for full publicity
A discussion notes that suppressing a complete exhibit of officials' transactions is poor policy. It argues that public records should be freely presented to maximize publicity and curb crookedness, with copies distributed and remnants kept from the mayor's office before disposal.
Takes Dollars to Raise Debts
Albany February 15 Special The Cumberland Presbytes church is free from its small debt after a ladies of the congregation plan to raise funds by each woman earning one dollar. A meeting last night reported total contributions of 54 dollars from the unique method. Mrs Marie Vohres 72 said she earned her dollar quietly by hemming table linen for the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
The
Cumberland Presbytes Church
Old Friend Remembered Barker Gets Daily Messenger Gift
Nearly a dozen town friends pooled small sums to renew Mike H. Barkers Daily Messenger subscription for one year to February 26, 1907. Barker, living near Union church with brother Joseph, has limited mobility from illness and injury yet remains a keen reader.
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Mike H. Barker
Joseph Barker
Union Church
Pride Goeth Before a Fall Brothers in Sugar Creek Brawl
The Taylor brothers Ralph and Walter from Sugar Creek caused disturbance near the B and O depot, one parading Union street singing and both later jailed. Ralph pleaded guilty to drunken and disorderly conduct with fines totaling 10.40 dollars. Walter paid 9.65. George Hand, with a prior warrant, appeared and agreed to pay 8.90 in fines and costs for fighting at William Powell's saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Taylor
George Hand
William Powell
Recovery Progress Report For Mine 210 Injury Victim Bert Riley
Bert Riley of two miles south of Athens shows notable recovery after Mine 210 accident. He suffered three scalp gashes and a badly mashed foot from a slate fall, was treated by Dr Merwin, and now uses crutches. He expects to resume work in about two weeks. The notice also advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar from Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Riley
Athens
Merwin
Old Soldier J Warren Pierce Dies at 62 in Guysville
J Warren Pierce a Civil War veteran and longtime Guysville resident died at 7 AM at 62. He suffered lifelong from a war wound though worked as a blacksmith until recently. Survived by wife, three sons Charles Eugene and Guy and two daughters Mrs Ogilvie of Denver and Mrs Curtis Gallson Marietta. Funeral arrangements pending word from daughter in Denver.
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Guysville
J. Warren Pierce
Charles
Eugene
Guy
Ogilvie
Denver
Colo
Curtis Gail
Marietta
C. W. Lawrence
Athens
Teacher Hosts Valentine Party for Local School
Beaumont on February 15 Special Elizabeth Linton entertained her school with a valentine party at Mrs. J. C. Atkinson's home. About forty attended, games were played, ice cream and cake served, and the valentine box made by children was central. Mrs. Florence Courtney is ill with tonsillitis. The Pittsburg mine No. 9 was organized Tuesday with miners aiming to join the union before April 1. Charles and Mrs. Daugherty welcomed a baby boy born Saturday the 10th. Youngsters opened letters that turned out to be valentines. Mr. Dean Witham of Glouster visited the Withams Wednesday.
Valentine Day Parties By Glouster Young People
Glouster February 15 Special Miss Maud Carpenter hosted the Ugo Igo Club at Urbancrest with a Valentine party. Guests included Ethel Pickering, Julia Pickering, Zelpha Boudinette, Grace Kassler, Grace Allen, Thea Culver, Emma Wells, Jennie Theophilus, Blanche Jones, and Bess Foster of Chillicothe. Miss Glenna Hesse hosted the Bachelor girls with a heart party featuring word games won by Roy Drury. Light refreshments and heart decorations framed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Julia Pickering
Zelpha Boudinette
Grace Kassler
Grace Allen
Thea Culver
Emma Wells
Jennie Theophilus
Blanche Jones
Bess Foster
Chillicothe
Roy Drury
Big Cock Fight Draws Weekend Crowds in Deanville
Nelsonville dispatch reports a large cock fight at Warner's hall near Lew Warner's saloon drawing bets and spectators from Doanville and surrounding towns. The event lasted all night with $225 in wagers, Zanesville birds winning most fights and attendees returning home by morning train.
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Nelsonville
Deanville
Monday Creek
Warner's Hall
Lew Warner
Doanville
Common Colds Tied to Serious Diseases
Physicians with national reputations in disease analysis say catching cold leads to pneumonia consumption and chronic throat and lung trouble. They warn against risky delays and recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, free of opium or morphine, with thirty years of proven cures. Sold by W. H. McKee, druggist.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Certificate Issued To Athens Teacher In 1849
From Illinois comes news of a 1849 Athens county Ohio Board of School Examiners teacher certificate found by Mt. Vernon News. It declares Miss Elizabeth Tinker qualified to teach reading writing arithmetic grammar geography and capable to govern a school with good character valid for two years from June 4 1849 by A G Brown clerk.
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Athens
Athens County Board of
Mt. Vernon (Ill
Athens County
State of
Ohio
Elizabeth Tinker
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Cure Headache Claim
An ad claims sick headaches stem from a stomach disorder and that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure or lessen attacks. It urges taking a dose at first symptoms and lists W. H. McKee in Athens and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey as sellers.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chaun- Cceyv
Hand Crushed by Ice at Canaanville Shaft
At the Canaanville Coal Company shaft two workers Fred Walters and Clarence Robinson were seriously injured when a large ice mass fell without warning. Walters suffered a crushed hand and arm injuries while Robinson sustained a bruised and sprained arm. Both men are confined to their homes. Walters had traveled to Wellston.
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Canaanville
Fred Walters
Clarence Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Agreed to a Disagreement in Mashfield
Foster Bobo and his wife Bessie Creighton have separated after about one year of marriage. Mrs. Creighton packed up her household goods and their three months old baby and moved to Elza Creighton’s home, with the husband in town and making no move to stop the departure.
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Mashfield
Foster Bobo
Bessie Creighton
Elza Creighton
Electric Bitters praised by Georgia pastor
The Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist church Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a God send to mankind. He says it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse and after two bottles he could walk three miles in 50 minutes and feels strong enough for more. It is billed as a remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints sold under guarantee at W H McKee's drug store for 50 cents.
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J. C. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belair
W. H. McKee
Kodol Aids Digestion After Meals
A digestive aid claims to relieve fullness belching and gas after meals. It digests what you eat helping stomach and digestive organs function naturally. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Witch Hazel Salve Claims Quick Piles Relief
A man once with rough horny hands used Witch Hazel Salve from E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago to soften them. The product is promoted as superior for sores boils cuts bruises and provides near immediate relief from blind bleeding itching and protruding piles sold by Clines' Pharmacy.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Clines’ Pharmacy
Local Pastor Meets Success In Springfield Evangelistic Series
Dr. T. L. Lowe reports strong turnout in Springfield for his evangelistic meetings. Large morning and evening congregations greet him with several additions to the church. Miss Ida M. Hanna of Cincinnati assists, and plans call for continued meetings through February with guest preachers filling the pulpit.
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T. L. Lowe
Springfield
Ida M. Hanna
Cincinnati
Dr. Lowe
Lost Horse in Ames Township Distemper Death
E. J. Wooley of Ames township reports a good horse lost Friday night due to distemper, identified as the remote cause of the animal's death.
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E. J. Wooley
Ames Township
Sheriff P B Kean and ex sheriff move patients to hospitals
Sheriff P B Kean of McConnelsville arrived in the city today with a patient bound for the State Hospital. Ex-Sheriff Kennard of the same area also took a patient to the epilepsy hospital at Gallipolis this morning.
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P. B. Kean
McConnelsville
Kean
State Hospital
Kennard
Gallipolis
An Old Man's Tribute to Dean's Kidney Pills
Sidney Justus a Mentor Ohio fruit dealer reports a kidney trouble lasting eight to ten years with backache rheumatic and swelling pains and painful urinary passages. He says half a box relieved him and three boxes cured him. A free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is mailed on request. Sold by all dealers at fifty cents per box.
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Dean
Sidney Justus
Mentor
Ohio
Justus
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Mayor Delivers Lecture To Property Holder
A well known colored man of West Athens was summoned before Mayor Day regarding a rental on State street. He denied knowledge of illegitimate use and named a Columbus man as the renter after delay. The Mayor warned he would not tolerate fostering lawbreakers and the man promised to enforce orders.
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West
Lower State Street
Columbus
LAXATIV BROMO QUINIPE TABLETS CLAIM COLD CURE
Advertises a one day cure for the cold with Laxativ Bromo Quinine tablets. Offers money back refund if it fails to cure. Features E. W. Grove signature on each box and price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Owens of Ames Released From Jail
John Owens of Ames township who was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined 25 dollars for stealing wool from John Fleming was released today after fifty one days in jail. He had not paid the fine and served twenty one additional days. County commissioners ordered his discharge and he left for Ames Ville.
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Walter
John Owens
Ames Township
John Fleming
Owens
Ames Ville
Funeral for J Warren Pierce in Guysville
The funeral for J Warren Pierce will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 11 o'clock standard time tomorrow. His daughter Mrs Ogilvie, residing in Denver, cannot attend, but all other children will be present.
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Guysville
J. Warren Pierce
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ogilvie
Denver
Colo
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Valentines
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Miss Maud Carpenter
Ugo Igo
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Elizabeth King
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Estella Allen
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Lawn
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Wellston
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