Athens county Republican primary candidates announced
A flood of notices from numerous Athens county residents declare their candidacy for various county offices in the upcoming Republican primary. Names include BE. C. Woollworth Bolton Messencer Pierce Frank Finsterwald A. J. Crawford Elmer Goidon Art Riley John McLaughlin M. F. Seward J. E. Carpenter and others announcing runs for treasurer recorder representative county commissioner and coroner with August 5 15 or 16 primary dates referenced.
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Bolton Messencer Pierce
Treasf
Frank Finsterwald
Primary election notice for Athens County offices
Qualified electors of the Republican party in Athens County Ohio are to meet in townships wards and precincts to nominate by ballot officers to be elected in November 1908 including Sheriff Treasurer Auditor Commissioner Infirmary and Coroner and one Central Committeeman per precinct Balloting will use the Australian system as provided by Ohio law for general elections W B Sisson Chairman A G Henry Secretary
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Republican Party
Athens County
Ohio
W. B. Sisson
A. G. Henry
George H. Watkins Named to Public Works Board
George H. Watkins of Pike is announced as a member of the Board of Public Works. The appointment details and scope of duties are described in the notice from city authorities.
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Board of Public Works
George H. Watkins
Pike
Community Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
Residents will gather Saturday July 4 for a town celebration featuring Robinson's big show with matinee and evening performances. Fireworks will cap the night, provided by the show.
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Robinson
Democrats Face Choice Between Johnson and Zimmerman Leaders
The text discusses Democrats selecting between Johnson the theorist and Zimmerman the consecutive candidate to lead the campaign. It questions sufficient old time Democrats in the state to place Zimmerman in leadership and notes Athens expanding to house more students, inviting a modestly priced building with 30 to 50 rooms and a large dining area to meet demand.
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Johnson
Zimmerman
Athens
Crop Outlook Dims Across Ohio Indiana and Illinois
A tour through Ohio, Indiana and Illinois shows a bleak crop outlook with farmers facing poor wheat yields and undersized corn crops. Weather and drought conditions have dampened expected production, signaling tough months ahead for farmers in these states.
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Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Athens Enforces Anti-Spitting Law Improves Streets
Citizens in Athens praise the anti-spitting ordinance for clean streets and better health. The measure, pushed by local women, has changed habits with curbside expectoration now rare and enforcement causing no inconvenience. Prices remain high as markets stay steady through the year.
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Athens
Primary candidates file for August 15 Republican primary
Entries closed Wednesday noon with A J Crawford D Cable for representative. Andrew Murphy seeks sheriff. BE Woodworth and Frank Finstrewald run for treasurer. Elmer Golden challenges J B Hill for commissioner with John McLaughlin and M F Seward. J W Johnson J Lane and W G Danford seek coroner. R S Dent seeks infirmary director. Central committeemen must file by July 11 noon to appear on tickets.
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A. J. Crawford
D. ©. Cable
Andrew Murphy
BE. C. Woodworth
Frank Finstrewald
Elmer Golden
Art Riley
B. Hill
J. E. Carpenter
John McLaughlin
M. F. Seward
J. W. Johnson
J. J. Lane
W. G. Danford
R. 8. Dent
John Yeager Dies at State Hospital
John Yeager, inmate at the state hospital for six months, died Sunday. His body was taken to Noah Tedrow's home in New England for funeral services Tuesday, with interment at Copeland cemetery.
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John Yeager
State Hospital
Noah Tedrow
New England
Copeland Cemetery
Eliason and Tucker Wed in City Home Ceremony
The marriage of Mr. B. F. Eliason and Miss Gertrude Tucker occurred Thursday evening at the bride’s residence with Rev. T. L. Lowe officiating in the presence of close relatives. The couple left for Fairmount, West Virginia, to establish their permanent home.
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B. F. Eliason
Gertrude Tucker
T. L. Lowe
Mr Eliason
Fairmount
W. V
Consul Fails to Reach Post as South Sea King Retreats
A consulship vacancy in the South Pacific leads to a roundabout journey. The appointee leaves San Francisco with a rushed oath to be taken locally, but the king repels the oath and goes to the brush. After months, letters confirm the king’s location and the consul is sworn in nearly two years after appointment.
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South Pacific
Hle
San Francisco
State Department
South Sea Island
Red Jacket Denounces Paper Records in Treaty Dispute
An Indian chief Red Jacket asserts memory and oral knowledge outshines written documents. He claims the paper lies and places his hand to his brow to symbolize ancestral authority. The incident centers on a treaty discussed with Tompkins, early New York governor, and is cited by an agent as proof.
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Red Jacket
Tompkins
New York
Smart Trimmings Fashion Lace and Coffee Coat Idea
The piece discusses dyeing lace to match fabrics creating bold contrasts such as pale green lace on brown or pale blue on deep blue. It highlights the black lace coffee coat as versatile for home evening wear, with styling tips like removing the collar band and turning a V at the front. It notes cap or pelerine effects, lace cape adornments, and a three quarter belt sleeve trend. JUDIC CHOLLET.
Water and Wheel Wedge Solve Tire Problem
A judge struggled to fix a loose tire on a wheel by wetting the same spot in water then backing a horse. A nearby negro advised to turn the wheel in water, and quickly loosened it by grabbing the spokes and rotating it. The judge admitted the man had more sense.
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Marshall
Darky
Light Spring Fashion Hints With Pastel Tones
Fashion notes describe spring wear with light cloth and zibeline in pastel blues and mixed blues, accented by black tulle boas. Lace waistlines, bold patterned lace, and harmonized neutrals lead to refined outfits. Satin gowns with chiffon trimming and extensive ribbons define evening looks, with flowers and baby ribbon accents throughout.
Affectionate Elephant Comforts Wounded Comrade
A wild elephant pair in Midnapur district Bengal attacked crops. The district head, Baba Ganjan Lal Malla, shot the larger elephant in the leg, leaving it unable to be helped. The younger elephant tended the wounded mate for a month, then both vanished as the dying elephant drew its last breath.
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Midnapur
Bengal
Baba Ganjan Lal Malla
London Express
How Trees Differ in Roots and Growth
Trees with roots of equal length and fiber struggle to thrive. diverse root depths improve nutrient access. Oaks cannot prosper where pines flourish, due to differing needs. Pines seek light and sandy soil, while oaks maples elms and others prefer warm clean soil. Forests mark productive land where conditions suit species.
Satirical Reward After Fatal Bleeding by Surgeon
A French noblewoman rewarded a surgeon with a life annuity of 800 francs after an operation went wrong. The lancet cut an artery and the patient died. In a dying will she stipulated the surgeon must never bleed anyone again for as long as he lived.
Count de Dieppe and the violinist quip
A conversation opens with Mr Hlenpecque and the Count de Dieppe. The Count jokes about the narrator playing second fiddle to his wife, with a light music humor tone.
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Mr. Hlenpecque
Meekins and Blood in a Frightful Pair
The Kansas City Journal quotes a wife describing Blood as a terror in front of Meekins and notes her mother fears to speak in his presence. Meekins questions how he manages it, pondering the man's nature.
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Drs. Meekins
Mr. Blood
Mr. Meekins
Kansas City Journal
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Myron T. Herrick
Cuyahoga
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Wade H. Ellis
Hamilton
Auditor of State
Walter D. Guilbert
Noble
W. S. McKinnon
Ashtabula
Augustus N. Summers
Clark
E. A. Jones
Stark
Davido H. Moore
Hed Jacket
Elephant
Cline
Cline’s Pharmacy
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