Explosion at State Hospital Boiler Room Injures Fireman
A gas explosion in the boiler room at the state hospital injured Fireman Scott Duncan and lightly burned his hands and face. The blast wrecked boiler room breeching and damaged machinery, with General James the inmate miraculously unhurt as engineers shut down steam and repairs estimated at around one hundred fifty dollars during the incident sparked by a defective valve after gas was turned back on following a brief shutoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Duncan
State Hospital
Yuan
James
James Sthich
Emgineer Smith
Duncans
Smith
Duncan
Institution
Dead in His Barn. Binsmen.
Jan W H T McCune, an longtime resident, was found dead in his barn on Friday from heart disease. His funeral at Broadwell cemetery Sunday drew the largest crowd ever seen in the community. He leaves two close friends, Sis Wee and one other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. McCune
Histarz
Broadwell
Frats and Anti Frats at Ohio University Split in College War
Fraternities and anti fraternity members clash over university politics at Ohio University. Officers elected for Athenian and Philomathean societies amid noisy installations and bickering. A banquet at Hotel Athens marks a tainted victory with speeches and boisterous afterhours revelry. Further expulsions followed at Philomathean hall as rival factions retaliated.
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Ohio
Wendell Phillipa
Membes
Athens
Haddox
Br. C
Rochester Irwin
Re Cline
Eugene Tuttle
Philomathean
February Term Jurors Drawn for Common Pleas Court
February term jurors and grand jurors were drawn for the common pleas court beginning February. Names listed include W. H. Allison of Waterloo, J. B. Smith of Rome, S. J. Danford of Trimble, Orin Bitge of Dover, Geo. Chapman of York, Jno Rasely of Rome, Peter Walsh of Athens, and others from Athens, Trimble, York, Dover, and Waterloo.
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Grand
Petic
Cour
Petitiurt
Joseph Bishop
Geo. Chapman
York
W. E. Baker
Athens
Jas. Tharp
Trimble
Andrew Ulam
K. Marquis
Waterloo
John P. Coe
Alexander
W.a.carpenter
John ‘G& Parker
A. J. Mosier
Bern
Samuel McNeal
G. H. Chadwell
Dover
Geo. SE Richie
Jno. Rasely
Rome
Peter Walsh
Imposing Inauguration of Ohio Governor Nash in Columbus
The article describes the grand inaugural in the Ohio capitol for Governor Nash with a large crowd, elaborate decor, and formal oaths. Ex Governor Bushnell attended and presided, the Senate ceremony followed, and Lieutenant Governor Caldwell received office amid cheers, music, and a parade through Columbus.
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George K. Nash
Ohio
Bionday
Green Lawn
Columbus
Bushnell
Nash
High Street
Senate
Jones
John A. Caldwell
Caldwell
United States
State of
Shanck
Supreme Court
Death of Tone Jan George M Antle Aged 65
Tone George M Antle a prominent local farmer and businessman died suddenly Sunday morning at Glouster after weeks of illness. His son Edt found him and he was taken home. Interment is planned at Concord cemetery on Tuesday at 10 o’clock.
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Tone
George M. Antle
Glouster
Jie
Edt
Concord
Antic
Death of William Pierce in Marshfield
Funeral held for William Pierce who died Wednesday from a complication of diseases at about fifty years of age. He leaves a wife and three children, with ties to Virginia and Marshfield where he lived most of his life. Once lived in Amesville and Dexter, he was connected with M V Pierce in the mercantile trade and manufactured the Cathelican praised for its healing properties.
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Mansurinig
William Pierce
Virginia
Marshfield
Amesvile
Dexter
M.V. Pierce
Sudden Death in Broadwell Claims Elder Clinician
AMESVILLE Jan 1 Mr Henry T MejCune aged 73 a respected clinician of Broadwell and brother of C B and S 22 McCune of this place died suddenly Friday Funeral services were held Sunday under the auspices of Amesville lodge F and A M of which he had been a member for decades.
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Amesville
Henry ‘T. MejCune
Cliniaen
Broadwell
C. B
McCune
Amesville Lodge F. & A. M
Albany Farmers' Institute Third Session Highlights
The Albany Farmers Institute held its third annual session at the FW B church. The program featured music by the Albany Mandolin Club, talks by Dr. C. W. Thompson of Ohio State University, S. K. McLaughlin, G. E. Scott, and J. M. Wood, plus papers on fruit culture and giltedge butter. A large audience attended the evening sessions with praise for the speakers and performances by whistling girls.
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Mra. L
S. K. McLaughlin
Jacob McVey
W. G. Caster
Pt. Rock
Mary Lewis
Mandolin Club
G. E. Scott
Albany
W. C. Thompson
Ohio State University
State of
Ohio
Thompson
Children of
Phoebe Moler
McLaughlin
Dr. W. QO. Thompson
A. W. Lynch
A. C. Oatley
G. FR. Scott
Inntitute
Death of Mrs Figley at 43 After Prolonged Illness Near Fisher
Mrs Ella Figley wife of T J Figley died Sunday at 4 am near Fisher after a protracted illness caused by a malignant growth. She was 43, recently in Columbus for a possible operation that was postponed due to weakness. Survived by husband and two children a son and a daughter. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 pm at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev J H Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment at nearby cemetery.
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Mrs. Figley
Sirs
Ella Figley
T J. Figley
Fisher
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Remains of W. H. Hill Expected in Athens for Military Funeral
W H Hill the son of S B Tumone died in the Philippines from disease while serving. His transport, likely from Manila to San Francisco, is expected to reach February. Services and interment will be at Clark's Chapel in Athens with military honors. The Athens Uniform Rank K P and Company B Seventh Regiment expected as escort. Rev D D Canfield to conduct services with possible presence of General Grosvenor.
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W. H. Hill
S. B Tumone
Manila
San Francisco
Philippines
America
Deay
San Franciscs
Hill
Athens
Clark's Chapel
K. of P
Frank E Goldsverry
E. S. Moody
Young Hill
D. D. Canfield
Grosvenor
Fourth annual farmers meeting at Presbyterian church
The Farmers Institute at Agisville hosts its fourth annual event at the Presbyterian church on January 17 and 18. Noted speakers include state figures John Regg of Columbus and W. G. Farnsworth of Waterville. Aimed at advancing agriculture and farm life, the two day session promises an interesting and profitable program for attendees.
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Agisville, Jam
Presbyterian Church
John Regg
Columbus
W. G. Farnsworth
Waterville
Death of J. C. Cooper in Columbus
Albany citizens mourn the death of former resident J. C. Cooper who died in Columbus on Saturday. He leaves a wife and three small children, and their loss draws the sympathy of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cooper
Albany
Columbus
Anti-Saloon League to Occupy City Churches Sunday
The Ohio Anti Saloon League will occupy the pulpits of several city churches with their representative workers on Sunday January 21. Further notice will be made in next week's paper about houses, places of service and the names of the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Anti Saloon League
Deafness Cure Through Constitutional Remedies Offered
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local remedies, only constitutional treatment. It explains deafness arises from inflamed mucous linings of the Eustachian tube and cautions that inflammation must be removed to restore hearing. The offer promises one hundred dollars for catarrh caused deafness cured by Halls Catarrh Care, with circulars mailed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hali
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Halt
Safe Investment and Local Notices Compact
A mixed page notes safe investment in Americas Nature Building and Loan Company with mortgage-backed security claims. Also lists veterinary services by Dr. Rowson in Athens, and a livery stable ad for Warren’s in Athens. Local testimonials tout One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia and whooping cough. Candy Cathartic and laxative ads appear in fragmentary form.
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of the Americas Nature Building and Loam Company and Savings Bank
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Buckeye
Onlo State Journal
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Farmers’ Institute
Anti-Saloon League
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Athens County
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Union Streets
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