Critique of Bootlegger Punishments and Presidential Expenses
The piece condemns lenient bootlegger sentences and argues for maximum penalties. It contrasts U.S. presidential and even foreign official pay with domestic costs, noting allocations for the White House, stables, and gardens, and comparing royal and national leader salaries in England France and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Withie House
England
Duchy of Lancaster
France
Mexico
Canada
Critique of the movement by Rev Dr Dean in Piqua
The Rev Dr Edward B Dean of Trinity Episcopal Troy condemns modern enthusiastic Christians living like Jesus. He warns imitation is blasphemous and egotistical, urging focus on Jesus as he is now in divine glory rather than earthly imitation. He urges natural steadfast Christian life over spasmodic ecstasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jesus
Edward 8. Dean
Trinity Episcopal Church
Troy
Piqua
Dean
Farmers urged to improve roads with stone foundations
The author argues that local districts cannot rely on state aid for road work and that farmers in mud bound areas should haul stone from fields to build solid road foundations. A few days yearly of co operative stone work could reduce impassable mud, boost farm values, and end the mud road problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Telement
Athens County
Sahara Desert
Presidential Salary Through the Ages
The article notes the U S president salary rising from 25000 under Washington to 50000 after Grant in 1873 and now 100000 under Taft marking a growing nation. It cites Taft starting at 100000 and Washington declining pay initially, with gradual increases over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Taft
Washington
Grant
Marshfield Local Visitors and Meetings Reported
James Beverage guests his brother in Nelsonville while Masse Klau spends weeks at Union Furnace with Mire Wm. Carter. H P Hoodler attends the Athens Poultry Show. Dowier of Vigo visits relatives here. Rev. Cash occupies Union pulpit. Mrs. Samuel Withers visits Parkersburg relatives. Rev. J G Tedrick to hold meetings in Mineral. Dr. S E G Pedigo in Columbus on business. J V Minear listed as sick. B A Davis returns from Clarksburg visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beverage
Nelsonville
Masse Klau
Union Furnace
Mire
Wm. Carter
H. P. Hoodler
Athens
P. G. Dowier
Vigo
Cash
Union
Samuel Withers
Parkersburg
W. Va
J. G. Tedrick
Mineral
E. G. Pedigo
Columbus
J. V. Minear
B. A. Davis
Clarksburg
Protracted meeting to start at local place this week
Protracted meeting will commence at this place Wednesday evening January 27. George Johnson's house and nearly all its contents were destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The family had started to church at Union and were almost there when they were notified of their loss. Partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Walker
Dan McCallister
Athens
Bugar Creek
Carl Lohee
Dr. Copeland
Mary Walker
Jeff Blackwood
Hawk
Sun
Hollis White
Kerr Farm
Kila Shaullis
RK. M. Sidders
Myrtle
G. B. Hawk Dal Wolf
Mert Wolf
George Johnson
Union
Permits to Wed Listed for Various Residents
A list of marriage permits is recorded for multiple residents. Names include Giares Seer ijen, Zoot' 2s, and Lucile Spurr Lovell of Amosville. James H. Rogers and Clara Vv. Mohler of different townships. George White and Pessie Casley of Athens. William Tabler and Emma Simms of Broadwell. also Jacob Boens and Anna Hernardstein of Buehtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giares Seer Ijen
Zoot
Aan Tiet
Lucile Spurr Lovell
Amosville
James H. Rogers
Farmer
Athens
Clara Vv. Mohler
Pratt's Fork
George White
Miner
Pessie Casley
Wiliam Tabler
Emma Simms
Broadwell
Jacob Boens
Anna Hernardstein
Buehtel
Pike Valley News Roundup From Local Farmers Institute
Farmers of Pike Valley attended the Farmers Institute in Ath ens over Friday and Saturday. Miss Goldie Brown, once severely burned, is gradually improving. Rev. Alkire opened meetings at Garden ML church. Mr. and Mrs. George Jeffers plan to move to Nebraska soon. Miss Grace Jeffers and Miss Frances Evans visited Bessie Cranmer of Angell Ridge. The Lodi township group will hold another meeting at Jerseyville on February 2. Mr. Hencie Rogers married Miss Clara Moler of Garden last Sunday. Wm. Williams lost a valuable colt when a barn collapsed. Miss Cora Rogers of O.U. visited her parents. Several locals attend protracted meetings at Mooretown and Graham Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Athens
Goldie Brown
Alkire
Garden ML. BE. Church
George Jeffers
Nebraska
Grace Jeffers
Frances Evans
Bessie Cranmer
Angell Ridge
T. R
Lodi Township
Jerseyville
Hencie Rogers
Clara Moler
Garden
W. M. Williams
Cora Rogers
O. U
Mooretown
Graham Chapel
Cold Remedies Advised By Doctor Suggestion
The piece recommends consulting a physician about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds. If the doctor says it is the best remedy, follow the advice. Take the medicine if endorsed and heed medical guidance to prevent complications like pneumonia bronchitis or pleurisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ayer’s Pills Promoted by J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass
A marketing snippet explains that constipated bowels allow poisonous substances to enter the blood and that doctors check bowel health. It notes Ayer pills are made by the J C Ayer Co in Lowell Massachusetts as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mase
Death Claims Captain Rosser After Civil War Service
Captain Hiram Rosser, Civil War veteran and former Columbus grocer, died at 75 in Columbus. He served as captain of Company A and later Company I, fought at Chickamauga and Atlanta, marched with Sherman to the sea, and was active in the G A R. Burial is in Greenlawn cemetery at Nelsonville with local veterans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Rosser
Athens County
Athens
Nelsonville
East Mound Street
Columbus
Captain Rosser
South Third Street
Co. A
Co. 1
Chickamauga
Atlanta
Sherman
Greenlawn
Divorce Granted Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
A western judge granted a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath blamed on Ubtemper. The ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they cure constipation and liver trouble, dispel colds and headaches, and banish chills for 25 cents at McKee's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
McKee
Birth of a daughter to the Brooks family in Zelda
Zelda records announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brooks on January 24. The item notes local visits by Nellie Souther and Miss Magreie Wallace, school progress under H. C. Brooks, and relatives including F. G. Brooks visiting from Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brooks
Nellie Souther
Athens
H. C. Brooks
Ida
Myrtle White
G. W. Riley
Rev. Gamble
the Valley
Magreie Wallace
Stewart resident Perry Zimmerman dies suddenly at 80
Perry Zimmerman, about 80, a respected Stewart farmer, died of heart failure at his home in the early hours. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter. This follows another local death from heart trouble within three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Perry Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Amos Wharff
Largest anthracite coal lump found in Panther Creek Valley
A seven ton lump of anthracite coal, the largest ever mined, was taken from a Pennsylvania Panther Creek Valley mine. It will be displayed in a museum, either in Philadelphia or Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panther Creek
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Boston
Farmers Advocate Tax Board Reform At Athens County Institute
The Athens County Farmer's Institute closed after a review of resolutions calling for a nonpartisan State Taxation Board to oversee property appraisal and equalization. Officers and committees were re-elected and speakers praised, with support for road funding, animal and insect protection laws, and temperance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Farmer's Institute
Salurdey
David
Frank Speck
John McVay
Richards
Wim. Bobo
Winfield Gold
D. E. Schless
J. T. Dailey
Joseph Jomlam
H. Baker
James Walsh
Warrener
State Board of Taxation
Board of Equalization
Taxation Board
Board of Taxation
Large attendance marks Saturday Farmers Institute session
Saturday’s Farmers Institute opened before 10 am with Rev H M Thurlow leading an invocation. Speakers J L Buchanan and Gen H W Grosvenor urged better stock through cross breeding and high protection for woolgrowers, while Horatio Markley urged profitable forestry and careful woodlot management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
H. M. Thurlow
J. L. Buchanan
Hts
Grosvenor
W. J. Warrener
Institute
Horatio Markley
Ohio Experiment Station
A Horrible Hold Up Then Cure by New Discovery
A Washington writer recalls his brother’s long battle with consumption and poor health. After doctors offered little relief, six bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured him, now healthy. The remedy claims to ease weak lungs coughs colds bronchitis la grippe asthma and related bronchial issues, with a trial bottle free and a dollar to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rn. Lipsecomb
Washington, N
Dr. King
McKee
Carey Seizes Most Prizes At Rhode Island Red Show
K W Jeffers reports G Carey won half of his winnings in the Rhode Island Red class at last week's chicken show. Carey drew eight badges for best shaped and best colored birds as a member of the RR Club of America, while Jeffers claims the Rose combed birds were his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K W. Jeffers
G Carey
Rhode Island
Carey
Fifty Years of Marriage for Mr and Mrs W M Silvus
Former Athens residents Mr and Mrs W M Silvus celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Norwalk Iowa home. They married in Athens county on January 29 1850 and moved to Iowa in 1883. They have three daughters eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren with no deaths in four generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Silvus
Athens
Mir. W. M. Silvus
Norwalk
Iow
Mr. Silvas
Silves
Perry County
Athens County
Hannah F. Spring
Iowa
Ishit
Sirvus
Evening program features songs readings and a farmer boy talk
Friday session opened with N. KB. Cherrington solo Just a Wearyin for You as Miss Bessie Driggs accompanied. Miss Walls read, gave The Old Dry Town encore. Mr Vochanan spoke on The Possibilities of the Farmer's Boy to a packed courtroom, followed by Mr White with The Life Worth Living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebo
Prank Speck
Ausia Speck
White
Steea
Buchanan
John F. Davis
Pittsburg Grads to Hold Fourth Alumni Banquet
The Pikeshure Alumni of Ohio University will hold their fourth annual banquet in Pittsburg on Thursday evening February 18. Special invitations go to alumni in Pennsylvania the Panhandle of West Virginia and eastern Ohio. Principal speaker will be Strickland Gillilan author of Of Agin Agin. Alumni secretary Martzolff and secretary Zang will address attendees and urge high turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikeshure
Ohio University
Pennusylvania
Panhandle
West Virginia
Ohio
Strickland Gillilan
of Agin
Agin
Martzoiff
Zang
Martzolff
J. B. Kinnison
Jackson
Penjamin F. Hoover
Livingston
Mont
Livingston Enterprise
Hugh W. Guthrie
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the Messenger and Herald
Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Pike Valley
Ayers
Rosser
Zelda
Stewart Dead
Institute BY Resolution
Court House
Green
Senate
Postal Savings Bank
Congress
J. A. Watkins
G. Maxwell
W. P. Elliott
Andrew J. White
Norwich
Kee
Lyceum
Poth
Grange
Pittsburg
Strick Gillian
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