Honored Athenian Major Townsend Dies at 65
Major Charles Townsend retired secretary of state, veteran of the Civil War, and Athens County leader, died at his Sunnyside home at 6 30 PM Friday after a long illness. Born December 2 183? in Harrisville Belmont County he graduated from Ohio University 1856, served as captain then major in the 30th Ohio Infantry, practiced law, served as Athens county prosecuting attorney, state representative and senator, and was a long-time trustee of Ohio University. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Ohio House of Representatives
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Hocking Valley
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Burglary at Harvey’s General Store Sparks Hobo Roundup
A Dean Avenue general store was entered early Tuesday. $10 to $15 in small change taken from the cash drawer. Sheriff Porter and town officers chased six hobos from a B&O freight train, arresting three who were later identified as suspects in Jacksonville burglary.
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J.R. Harvey
Dean Avenue
New Hocking Valley
Ohio Central
Harvey
Matening
Harver
Porter
Rose
Marshal Flasturwald
Woodiut
Charles Roush
Hoewng
Hobos
Noie
Jacksonville
Stratton Bros
Stratton
Obin
Maune
Mayer Ley
James Iswatres
James Young
Isaac
Elaborate Dinner Honors Mr William M. Greene at Athens
A Saturday evening dinner at Hotel Berry hosted by General C. H Grosvenor and Major L. MM. Jewett honored William M. Greene, vice president and general manager of the B&O W railway, with out-of-town guests including Calvin Morris of Cleveland and Judge C. O. Hunter of Columbus. Speakers traced Greene’s career and Athens and Hocking Valley ties, noting his rise to head of the B&O S W system as toastmasters and guests offered brief remarks before departures to Cincinnati and Cleveland.
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Hotel Berry
C. H Grosvenor
L. MM. Jewett
William M. Greene
G. Rawa
W. J. Bricson
Ohio
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Cleveland
Charles Morris
C. O. Hunter
Columbus
Hocking Valley
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M. AM. Green
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J. P. Wood
J. D. Brown
L. G. Worstell
C. H. Welch
E. G. Biddison
E. J. Jones
D. H. Moore
C. V. Harris
D. R. Richards
B.C. Woodworth
Messrs. Greene
Brimson
Cincinnati
Mr. Morris
Sir
Washington Street
Garfield debating club to meet Phiomathean for Saturday debate
The Garfield debating club will meet the Phiomathean literary society Saturday evening in the Oat Chapel to discuss whether Valved Treaty the Boers morally justified in a declaration of war against England. Garfield will argue the affirmative with Brys on, Gibson, and Pherogative. Beckler, Prushing, and Bean for the Phioles. Judges named Professors Higter Jones and Mathers.
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Phiomathean
Oat Chapel
England
Garfield Clubs
Societe
Brysson
Gibson
Pmher
Garfield Club
Beckler
Prushing
Bean
Philes
Bo, Higter
E. J. Jones
Charles Mathers
Ames Oil News Brews On Local Drilling In Joy Area
Asterinun reports Bardsdale bought the E R Dale oil property at Joy for about £49,000. The site has multiple wells producing about two barrels per day. Lockwood Drilling Co has Moses Ball No 1 well, Scott reports Ball No 2 drilled with good results, and Patterson & Co trench 200 feet on B W Linscote Sand Rock farm a new wildcat venture. Wooden & Co pursue Harrison farm fishing job, likely a weeklong process.
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Asterinun
T. XN. Bardsdale
E.R. Dale
Joy
Lockwood Drilling Co
Moses Ball
B. W. Linscote
Wooden & Co
Harrison
Church Union and Guest Speakers Scheduled Next Sunday
Next Sunday services will feature Rev. P. Baker of the Ohio Anti Saloon League at the Presbyterian church and Rev. J C Jackson at the Christian church. A union meeting at night will be addressed by Nev Parker at the M E church. An address is planned at the First Baptist church at 3:00 PM. The temperance workers are expected to draw full attendance.
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P. +. Baker
Ohio Anti- Saloon League
Presbyterian Church
J.C. Jackson
Christian Church
Nev. Parker
M.E
First Baptist Church
Marriage Licenses for Hibbard Copper and More
Marriage licenses issued with Willard M. Hibbard and Ida M. Copper both of Athens, and John Hunter and Maggie Mason of Nelsonville, among others. Also notes a piano recital by Miss Van Vor and a university vocal department concert at Ohio University with an invitation to friends and students.
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Willard M. Hibbard
Farmer
Ida
M. Copper
Athens
J. B
John Hunter
Miner
Maggie
Mason
Nelsonville
Moore
John Gordon
Ihmerciant
Lizzie
Morgan
Gioaster
Mosacar
Lohio Universite
Wil Gse
Munkin
Foiiniet
Presbyterian Social gathers community and church chatter
A fragmented notice invites a social event at the Presbyterian church with locals and evening fellowship. The text references Sam and informal remarks, indicating a casual gathering among parishioners and attendees.
Athens County Dow tax dispute over liquor sales routes
Athens county officials dispute tax liability for liquor shipments routed through Marietta and other towns. They contend the sale completes where money is paid and the depot receives goods, aiming to tax dealers shipping to Ames Bern townships along the C C E railroad. Marietta dealers وعد contested notices to settle, facing penalties and attorney actions.
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Athens County
Sfametra
Glouster, Corning
Athens Waller Geuiers
Ames
Bern
Marietta
Sharpsburg
Lathrop
Athens
Hibbard Wickham furniture and undertakers take over
Hibbard and Wickham Furniture Dealers and Undertakers form with Mr L H Glazier selling his stake to Mr W H Wickham. The new firm will operate as Hibbard and Wickham with Mr W H Hibbard running the business. Glazier retires after seven years and may pursue a new line. They promise a larger stock and money saving prices while maintaining honest deals. The old firm reports record sales and aims to build on that success.
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Hibbard & Glazier
L. H. Glazier
Hibbard
Mr. Wickham
Athens County
Mission Conference Party Tours West Virginia
Toren Jan attendees from Cookilice Youba Latrobe Armenia joined C G Dye T W Jones Laura Duisfee Mae Botkin mela Tipton for a Missionary Conference in Parkersburg. They praised West Virginia hospitality and thanked Mrs Tiltley and family for favors. Speakers included Dr Mabie of Boston and Rev Wm Ashmore, with Lewis Dennis noted as a missionary in China. Salem Ind reports Dyspepsia Cure aiding digestion and relief from dyspepsia.
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Parkersburg
Toren
Pargersburg
C. G. Dye
T. W. Jones
Laura Duisfee
Mae Botkin
Mela Tipton
Cookilice
Youba
Latrobe
Armenia
West Virginia
Officers Elected Of Ohio University Athletic Association
A lively Wednesday meeting in the old college chapel elected officers for the Ohio University Athletic Association. Gibson presided while fraternity backers claimed a clear lead with twenty pro-fraternity women tipping the balance. New officers named were G. J. Waite vice president H. B. Courtright secretary J. P. Wood Jr. manager of football and C. W. Steach assistant manager.
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Old College Chapel
Ohio University Athletic Association
Gibson
Czar Liced
Dr. Super
Omcers Ware
G. J. Waite
Vic
H. ¥. Courtright
J. P. Wood, Jr
C. W. Steach
Mechanicsburgs New Church Opens Soon
The Mechanicsburg church is nearly ready for worship with pews awaiting installation. Funds raised by local ladies helped cover building materials and the committee plans ground leveling once weather permits, with services to begin in about two weeks.
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Mechanicsburgs
Mechanicsburg
Ladies of
Medhgdesburg
Thomas Cabean
Store Burglarized at Stratton Bros General Store
Jacksonvitur January 16. The Stratton Bros. general store was entered by burglars Wednesday night or Thursday morning and about fifty dollars worth of goods were stolen. The work appears done by clever thieves, with no clue or leads to catch the perpetrators.
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Jacksonvitur
Stratton Bros
Hall’s Catarra Cure and Ear Disease Claims
An 19th century ad-like fragment extols Hall’s Catarra Cure claiming deafness from catarrh can be cured, and touts other remedies for pneumonia whooping cough and dyspepsia. It mentions Dr. Cheney Toledo and a veterinary claim, with various testimonials and local pharmacist promotion.
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Hall
EF. J. Cheney & CO
Draggsts
Farm for Sale Near Stewart Ohio with House and Outbuildings
Farm for sale east of Stewart Ohio offering a six room house with stables and outbuildings. Includes various fruit trees, ample water, and proximity to church and school on a public road. Eighty acres listed with several improvements and frontage near Stewart.
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Stewart
Caran
Ohio
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