Evangelistic Services At Nelsonville Church Draw Big Crowds
In Nelsonville Ohio evangelistic services at the Christian church draw growing attendance. Rev W H Boden of Athens assists and preaches strongly. Miss Hanna of Cincinnati leads music. Bible school attendance reached 519 last Sunday and 680 the previous Sunday, with 69 accessions since the meetings began less than three weeks ago.
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Nelsonville
The
Christian Church
W. H. Boden
Athens Christian Church
Hanna
Cincinnati
Bible School
Ohio
Poultry Show Wins Continue For Local Fanciers
Following are more awards at the Poultry Show with final scoring completed. Silver Laced Wyandottes show D K Wilson third pullet and James B Keens multiple placements including first and third cockerel. G C Jones tops pullet and second cockerel. S C Buff Orpingtons see Goetz and Martin earn multiple top finishes in cock, hen, pullet events. Clinton Biddle and Mrs E W Noon claim several pullet placements. Mattied Anconas win pullet and cockerel honors. Columbian Wyandottes shine for L G Carey across pullet and cockerel and pen events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandottes
D. K. Wilson
James 8. Keens
G. C. Jones
S. C. Buff Orpington
Charlies F. Goetz
Peter Martin, Jr
Clinton Biddle
E. W. Noon
Mattied Anconas
William MecElfresh
Columbian Wyandottes
L. G. Carey
Poultry for Profit Opens Athens County Institute
The first session of the Athens County Partners Institute met at 10 am in the court room with Rev. Warrener delivering the invocation. State Speaker A. L. White of Muskingum spoke on poultry's value to the nation and winter egg production. J. L. Buchanan discussed teaching elementary agriculture in public schools and the need to apply scientific methods to farming alongside concerns about soil depletion. Prof. W. F. Copeland of Ohio University offered professional views, arguing for broader agricultural learning beyond plant raising.
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Athens County
White
A. B. Shaner
J. L. Buchanan
Carroll County
Buchanan
W. F. Copeland
Ohio University
Copeland
Interesting program to be rendered tonight on plant raising
The text notes that raising various plants is often impossible in ordinary schools and promises an interesting program to be presented tonight. It emphasizes limitations in school settings for horticultural demonstrations and hints at a forthcoming event.
Long Married Couple Celebrates 68th Anniversary
Chas. B. Donnally and his wife, the county’s longest married pair, marked their 68th wedding anniversary last Friday at their Salt Street home. They remain in fair health and friends hope for many more celebrations.
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Chas. B. Donnally
Meigs County
Salt Street
Pomeroy Democrat
Ohio University subcommittee tours state institutions
A finance committee sub-committee visits Athens today inspecting Ohio University and the Athens State Hospital. A special student convocation heard remarks by E J Jones and legislators David A Schurr and R F Edwards. They urged support for OU appropriations ahead of the next assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
Athens State Hospital
Dean Chubb
Ellis
Hedwig Theobald
Kay Spencer
E. J. Jones
Board of Trustees
David A. Schurr
Madison County
R. F. Edwards
Cuyahoga County
O. U
House Finance Committee
Power Industrial School
Lancaster
Ohio Hospital
Gallipolis
Faculty Adopts Full Ohio Rules At Ohio University
At a recent faculty meeting the athletic committee reported unanimously for unconditional adoption of the Ohio Conference Rules to take effect next fall. Led by Prof. H. R. Wilson, the committee includes President Ellis, Miss Birdine Stanley, Dr. J. C. Jones, Dr. W. F. Mercer, and Prof. T. N. Hoover. Football 1909 will open under the full conference regulations statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. U
H. R. Wilson
Ellis
Birdine Stanley
J. C. Jones
W. F. Mercer
T. N. Hoover
Pardock Blood Bitters Promised as National Cure
Advertisement touts Pardock Blood Bitters as a national remedy for dyspepsia. It claims to strengthen stomach membranes promote digestive juices purify the blood and build up the system.
Thief Strikes South Court Street Steals Thermometers
An enterprising thief took multiple thermometers along South Court Street Monday night. In the final raid he destroyed several instruments, leaving residents without the readings they relied on.
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South Court Street
Bachman Plans Simplifying Cleveland School Courses
W H Mison announces Assistant Superintendent F A Bachman will organize a method to simplify study in Cleveland schools. Efforts will focus on reading writing and arithmetic with possible changes to supervision and subjects. Bachman to gather data from other cities to weigh advantages and weaknesses of current system.
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Cleveland
F. A. Bachman
Ohio University
W. H. Mison
Mr. Elson
Elson
Bachman
The Cat and Dog of It
Kenworthy remains after a quarrel yet to speak, confides in Rajah the dog, and hints Alicia’s back is turned on him. A Persian kitten softens the scene as Alicia confesses harsh judgments about men and jealousy surfaces in their strained relation.
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M. M. Cunningham
Kenworthy
Alicia
Rajah
Teddy
Bronson
Jove
Bronson Girl
Rajal
Bassett
Jim Culver
Jim
Willie Willie released on perjury charge in Rose's court
Syrian native Willie Fisig of Sugar Creek appeared in Justice Rose's court on perjury charges and was released after a morning hearing. He is the brother of George Willie who was bound over to the grand jury on bigamy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Fisig Willie
Sugar Creek
Justice Rose
George Willie
Purchased Automobiles and Local Buys
Farmers and townspeople in Ames Township arrange purchases of five passenger touring cars from Lansing Michigan. E C Curtis contracted with A T Lawhead for a Reo touring car. N J Wolfe and Carl Fuller also secured five passenger touring cars to be shipped in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Curtis
Ames Township
Athens
Curtis
A. T. Lawhead
N. J. Wolfe
Carl Fuller
Lansing
Mich
Preparations for Lincoln Celebration Advance
The Lincoln birthday centennial committee trains for a fitting event. University President Alston Ellis is invited to preside and open the program. General C H Grosvenor will speak, with Malcolm Douglas to read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Music includes the High School chorus and the University Glee Club. G A R and D A R invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Alston Ellis
University
C. H. Grosvenor
Malcolm Douglas
Resa Linscoln
University Glee Club
Scandinavian steamship line urged to America
Swedish Danish and Norwegian interests press for establishing a steamship service to the United States with active urging in Sweden Norway and Denmark to open transatlantic connections.
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America
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
High NYC Provisions Price Hike Tied to Middlemen
A newspaper note argues that rising food costs in New York City stem from the need to sustain a growing army of middlemen who mediate between producers and consumers, inflating prices.
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New York City
Local licenses issued for Modoc residents
Rev. Pr. Schwarz officiated in Modoc Thursday as Anthony Bajkowski 24 and Levecadia Robakiewis 20 received marriage licenses. Other readable names include Weadislaw and Mary Anna ages noted, all Modoc residents, with unclear full spellings due to fragmented OCR.
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Pr. Schwarz
Puchtel
Modoc
Anthony Bajkowski
Miner
Levecadia Robakieweis
Weadislaw
Mary Annaig
Cromwell Attacked in House by Rainey Over Canal Scandal
In Washington on January 27, Mr Rainey of Illinois launched a bitter denunciation in the House against William Nelson Cromwell Roger L Farnham Charles P Taft and Panama’s President Obaldia. He charged Cromwell with aiding the French Panama Canal Company to steal millions from the U S government and pursuing a fraudulent claim. He linked Obaldia to the corruption, stating their careers were mutually dependent.
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Washington
William Nelson Cromwell
Roger L. Farnham
Charles P. Taft
Chaldie
Panama
Rainey
Sinois
House of Representatives
Post Office
Cromwell
New French
Panama Canal Company
Panama Railroad
United States
French Canal Company
Canal Company
Jose Domingo de Obaldia
Obaldia
Labor Leaders Ordered to Pay Contempt Costs
President Gompers Vice President Mitch ell and Secretary Morrison were condemned for contempt and jailed in DC. Justice Wright ordered them to pay about 1500 dollars in costs from the contempt proceeding. Bucks Store and Range Co sought to place costs on the leaders, arguing much testimony was unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
District of Columbia
Wright
District Supreme Court
Bucks Store and Range Company
St. Louis
Missing Athens Manufacturer David W Peoples in Washington
David W Peoples, 40, general manager of the Marchwood Finish Co of Athens, Ohio, last seen in Washington at the Union Trust building around 10 am Wednesday. He reportedly carried over 5000 dollars in cash and is feared foul play may have occurred after he was in Washington for contracts and interior woodwork. Relatives and Athens officials, including Prosecuting Attorney Foster, seek clues as investigators trace his last movements and hotel luggage and await further telegrams.
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David W. Peoples
Marchwood Finish Company
Washington
Athens
Ohio
Union Trust Company
Foster
Athens County
Robert H. Stevenson
Hardwood
Peoples
Union Trust Building
United States
Shriners
Union Trust Wollding
John C. Hewitt
Slosson Wins 1.1 Balk Line Title At Madison Square
George Slosson of New York regains the 1.1 balk line billiards professional championship by defeating George Sutton of Chicago at Madison Square Garden. The score stands 600 to 328 after a long match lasting over three hours with bursts of brilliance few and far between.
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Sutton
New York
George Slosson
George Sutton
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Entire American fleet sails to Tetuan Bay
The American fleet of 16 battleships will sail westward into the Mediterranean tomorrow headed for Tetuan bay on the north coast of Morocco. The ships will reassemble on January 41 to coal and provision for the return voyage.
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Nice
Mediterranean
Tetuan Bay
Morocco
Strike Pay Dirt in Oklahoma Town Lot Scandal
Semiofficial grand jury reports in Muskogee Oklahoma indicate three individuals have been indicted on fraud charges related to town lot distribution in 1900 1901 with 10 to 50 indictments per person. Danville Virginia provides the first witnesses to support true bills. testimony claims at least 38 deeds were forged by the indicted trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Federal Grand Jury
Danville
Donnelly Confirmed as Public Printer by Senate
Washington Jan 27 The senate confirmed Samuel B Donnelly of New York for the post of public printer The senate committee on printing investigated charges that Donnelly discharged nonunion workers without cause The charges were found to be without foundation
Root bids farewell to state department chiefs
Secretary Root thanked bureau chiefs for loyalty faithfulness and efficiency as he departed. The farewell scene was highly emotional with no dry eye in the room as the reception ended.
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Root
Washington
State Department
Department
County to tile courtroom floor during courthouse renovation
County commissioners ordered tile flooring for the courtroom while the third floor and landing of the courthouse are being torn up. The project began Monday afternoon and now covers nearly every room on the third floor.
Local visits and church events fill Nelsonville week
Residents traveled to Parkersburg Columbus and Haydenville for visits business and family. Chauncey teachers departed for posts while Lawrence Mooney became City High principal. Presbyterian church held annual Thank Offering with music and guests, Epiphany Episcopal planned Y M C A services led by Rev Buckland.
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Jack Taylor
Columbia
Fannie Ridder
Haydenville
Jim Kourt
Dayton
C. A. Stoneburner
Logan
Blaine Carr
Fairmont
Wa. Va
Sam Longley
George Shoemaker
Adamson
Ola
Leo Thompson
Athena
W. Clement
Eliza Washburn
Columbus
Law
Dewitt Washburn
Charles Tedrow
Lizzie Jones
W. &. Clements
Elsie Cumming
Chauncey School
Adaline Vorbes
Lawrence Mooney
Chauncey
Mooney
City
Presbyterian Church
Mable
Columbus Street
A. W. Buckland
Dorcas Club Meets At Mrs Will Stuart Home Friday
The Dorcas club met at Mrs. Will Stuart's home on W street Friday evening, concentrating on sewing. Attendees included Marie Flo Lax, Mable Poston, Anna and Jennie Morgan, Bessee Millie Lachey, Grace Coakley, Grace Hull, Borest Marsh, Hattie Baird, Mrs. Louis Rice, Lou Betts, Mrs. Krelg, and Frank Collins along with the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Dorcas Club
Will Stuart
W Street
Marie Flo Lax
Mable Poston
Anna and
Jennie Morgan
Bessee Millie Lachey
Grace Coakley
Grace Hull
Borest Marsh
Hattie Baird
Louis Rice
Lou Betts
Krelg
Frank Collins
Birthday Party for Girl Honored at Mrs Stalter Home
Mrs. Ben Stalter hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party from 1 to 4 at her Fortstree home in honor of her young daughter Elle. Miss Clara Pritchard won first prize for pinning the donkey. Attendees included Mary Lane, Mary Carpenter, Clara Pritchard, Sven Murphy, Emma Johnson, Dorothy Stein camp, Catherine Casey, Jennie Cavallin, Agnes Evner, Marcus Goodspeed, Louise Hyde, Mary Sharp, L. Wilson, Wilson, George Warner, Mary and Margaret Jackson, Mary Louise Jones, Mary Williams, Margaret Spencer, Lilian Barron, Claudine Ubrig, Vomp Shaffer, Julia Burnell, Mary Francis Summers, Mildred and Ruth Yorkes, Louise Cork, Katherine Scott, Mary Jane Wilson, John Wesley Musser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stalter
Fortstree
Elle
Clara Pritchard
Mary Lane
Mary Carpenter
Sven Murphy
Emma Johnson
Dorothy Steincamp
Catherine Casey
Jennie Cavanell
Agnes Evner
Marcus Goodspeed
Louise Hyde
Mary Sharp
L. Wilson
Wilson
George Warner
Mary
Margaret Jackson
Mary Louise Jones
Mary Williams
Margaret Spencer
Lilian Barron
Claudine Ubrig
von Per Shaffer
Julia Burnell
Mary Francis Summers
Mildred
Ruth Yorkes
Louise Cork
Katherine Scott
Mary Jane Wilson
John Wesley Musser
Brave Fire Laddies Heal With Arnica Salve
A vintage ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for burns, wounds, ulcers and skin ailments. It claims rapid relief and instant cure across burns, cuts, sores, boils and piles, with a note to obtain it at McKee's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
McKee's
Senators Visit Athens and Gallipolis Aboard Finance Panel
A sub committee of the senate finance committee will visit Oslo University on Thursday or Friday this week. Delegation includes Senator Thorne Baker of Cincinnati chairing the committee, G. Phare of Cleve, and Edward T. Crawford of Perry County. A faculty and student convocation will greet them. They will inspect the Athens area and the Alpine hospital and the natit Gallipolis.
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Senate Finance Committee
Oslo University
Thorne Baker
Cincinnati
G. Phare
Cley
Edward T. Crawford
Rer County
The
Gallipolis
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Athens County Farmers’ Institute
Bears
Castoriaa
C. U
House
Panama Purchase
D. W. Peoples
Slosson
Strike Pay
G. D. Ridenour
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dorcas Club
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