Removal of yards shifts to Chauncey near Athens
Railroads plan to move Corning Nelsonville and Logan yards and repair shops from Corning to Chauncey six miles above Athens. The new site would streamline a single large shop and yard complex, cut shipping times, and improve water supply and room for expansion. Rail lines to Chauncey and related routes will be joined and upgraded, with spring work expected to begin.
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Corning
Glouster
Jacksooville
Chauncey
Athens
Chalincer
X Sonvillé
Nelsonville
Logan
Chauscey
Hocking Valley
Foo. Et. &O. CG
Facksoryill
Sunday Creek
Llucking Valley
Armitage
West Virginia
Jine
Gearmont
Tom Chauncey
Corcag
Waller
Glonster
Giouster
Hocking River
Mar
Miss Georgia Rorick Dies After Pulmonary Illness
Miss Georgia Rorick eldest daughter of Supt and Mrs E A Rorick of the State Hospital died Saturday after a lingering pulmonary illness. At Colorado with her mother the high altitude did not improve her condition and she passed away surrounded by family. A bright, beloved 19 year old, she spent time in the wards aiding fellow patients and brightened the hospital. Her body lay in state, services were held, and burial followed at Fayette. The community extends sympathy to Dr and Mrs Rorick.
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Georgia Rorick
E. A. Rorick
State Hospital
Colorado
Rorick
Sumer Ine Tergent
King
Haddox
Hell
Forenson
Fayette
Rochester
Korick
Ohio University juniors and freshmen clash in campus party mischief
At Grace Scott's Sunnyside home freshmen and juniors staged a mock feud during a university social. The raid featured a rush, property loss including hats and gloves, and the capture of General Wagoner. Faculty dismissed classes to permit the spectacle, and both sides claimed victory amid lighthearted mayhem.
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Niog
Ohio University
Grace Scott
Sunnyside
College
Gunigrs
Sophomter
Justers
Augustus P Linscott Celebrates Forty Fourth Birthday
Augustus P Linscott marked his forty fourth birthday Tuesday night with about twenty friends at his home. The gathering, a long running yearly visit to Canaan, featured a refined turkey dinner and a leather rocker gift. Judge Sayre served as master of ceremonies and F W Bush presented the gift on behalf of the guests.
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A. P. Linscott
Mr. Linscott
Canaan
Mr. Linscatt
Natal
Assie Bima
Friends
Macabee Meeting In The K Of P Hall Scheduled
Macabee meeting to be held in the K of P hall. Members are requested for assessment. The ladies of their next meet west Tuesday evening. Notified that Hive dues number 61 must be paid by February 3.
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Macabee
P. Hall
Hive
Wartime Letter From Leyte Describes Insurrection and Life Abroad
A letter from Dr. Dudley W. Welch, now captain and surgeon in the U S volunteers, details conditions on Leyte and Samar islands. He notes brigand insurrectos, fear among natives, guerilla warfare, and the risk to Americans. The missives mention Moros as both formidable and friendly, local governance challenges, and hardships including delayed pay and scarce mail.
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Dudley W. Welch
U.S. Vol. Infantry
Leyte
Bilippite Islands
Welch
Maasin
Manila
Banator
Samar Island
Dr. Weich
U.S
Cebu
Smith Bell Co
Lawrence Bond
Hkh Infantry
Mandane
Carnel
Nalbayolk
Hell
Agian Todian
Waterloo pioneer James Baden longtime Waterloo township resident
James Baden a prominent Waterloo township figure died January 21 after a sudden illness three days after a grip attack. He lived over fifty years on his Waterloo farm, served as township clerk, belonged to Christian Church, and was a stone mason who assisted with the Marietta Cincinnati railway project. Surviving are two brothers Hugh Baden of Greyfield and William J Baden of Morgan county, a wife Joanna Nichols whom he married in 184*, and three children Mrs Mary B Germann and Neden of Marshfield and W J Baden of Almora.
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Manetrthen
James Paden
Waterloo
Poraman
Wan A Yalive
County Downs
Ireland
Lsat
Ami
America
Ugh Baden
Greyfield
William J. Baden
Morgan County
Badens
Belmont County
Janes ‘Baden
Waterlon
Mary BE. Germen
Neden
Marshfield
W. J. Been
Almere
Marietia & Cincinnati
First Spanish War Pension Granted to Athens County Resident
Hadley C. Hawk of the Plains in Athens County received the first Spanish American War pension in the county. His claim, filed twenty months ago, was approved for 210 dollars monthly with back arrears totaling about one thousand. Hawk served in Company B of the 7th O. V. and was injured during a detail at Samp Meade, leading to a permanent disability cited in his pension. The note also mentions a church event where the ladies of Christ will serve supper in the Jensen dining hall on Fridays, February 1 through il, from two to four.
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Aecribzo
Zolo
United States
Issoo
Mindanao
Spain
Sulu
Jero
Athens County
Hadley C. Hawk
Plains
Hawk
7Th
O. V
Samp
Meade
Hhis
Tian Church
Ladies of the Chrt
Jaiusen
Death of Athens County official John W Jackson
John W Jackson longtime Athens County commissioner died at his Nelsonville residence Sunday after a brief illness from Brights disease. Born April 2 1828 in Manchester Township Morgan County he lived in York and Hocking counties before settling in Nelsonville. He served as county commissioner after winning the Republican nomination and was respected for integrity and businesslike leadership. Funeral was held at the Nelsonville Methodist Church with Masonic lodge participation.
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John W. Jackson
Board of Comumissioners
Athens County
Nelsonville
Bright
Cleveland
Mr. Jackson
Manchester Township
Morgan County
York Township
Hocking County
Kate White
Arkens Ia
Methodist Church
Board of Commissioners
Methodist
B. Sparks
10.C. F. Lodge
Athens
Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold Advertisement
An old advertising claim promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for a cold. The text suggests “no cure, no pay” style wording, with a price listed as a few cents, reflecting retro marketing language and packaging.
Summer college term announced with extended six week schedule
Arrangements for a six week summer term have been completed under university trustees. The term will start after the usual commence day and end August 2, with no major intermission except a short break for vacations. Faculty listed include Chubb Mercer Higley Atkmann Copeland and an discussions program features free lectures by distinguished educators. Regular students may continue for credit with a three dollar contingency fee.
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Sumer
Fureth
Colege
Pr E.W. Chubb
W.P. Mercer
Sh. C. Higley
History
A. A. Atkmann
M. Copeland
Flework
Albert B. Leonard
State Normal School
Ypsilanti, Mich
Boone
Cincinnati
Patter Corner Improvement Project Underway
Patter Corner in Swilel sees major works to boost Mahrstreet’s look including new department rooms and redesigned spaces. B Sloane backs the plan with George Towsley directing, aiming to renew the property value of Patter’s Cartier as work proceeds. The project will increase usable space for Sloane’s business and likely change the local storefront appearance. There is a social event note noting a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Johanadson with refreshments and admission of 10.
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Swilel
Mahrstreet
B. Sloane
Patter
Aml
Wils
Mrr
James Johanadson
Alyarclick
Albara
Cures for Catarrh and Indigestion Promoted by Local Pharmacy
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured except by a special remedy, lists ingredients and testimonials, and promotes Dr Miles Nervine Pills and Heart Care as a lasting cure. It touts a patent formula with minerals and tonics and urges readers to buy from Cheaney Pharmacy Toledo.
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de. Miles
Iarry Abbott
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hocking Valley Railway Offers Inauguration Trip Tickets
The Hocking Valley Railway and its main connecting lines announce half price road trip tickets to Washington D C for the presidential inauguration on March 4. Tickets are valid March 1 2 3 for outbound and March 8 for return. Apply to nearest ticket agent for full information.
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Oue Hocking Valley Railway
Washington, D.C
Enon
Hocking Valley Railway
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