Coal trade improves with higher demand across districts
The State Journal reports coal firms in the Hocking district busy as lake mines operate this week. Demand lifts traffic on Hocking Valley and T and P railways. Kanawha district mines in West Virginia run, with domestic orders rising. Prices stabilize near 1.25 per ton for Hocking lump, while some West Virginia sellers exit the market for the year.
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Hocking
The
State Journal
Hocking Valley
Kanaha
West Virginia
Elevator rope failure crushes man beneath 1400 pound cab
A serious accident at a livery barn on East Washington street injured Jesse Warren when a carriage elevator rope broke. A loaded 1,400 pound cab fell onto him as he stood on the ground floor. He suffered bruises to hips back face and chest with no broken bones yet. Doctors attended him and a gradual recovery is anticipated barring internal injuries.
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Rarrow
Insane Woman in Stewart Trying to End Her Life
Mrs. Frank Dalley of Stewart, living with her son, is described as violently insane after a grip infection. Family requests probate care after she attempted suicide with false teeth and twice tried hanging last week, seeking river access to drown herself. Burdock’s Blood Bitters is advertised.
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Frank Dalley
Stewart
West Side
Dailey
Degenerate Youth William Stiers Taken to Columbus
William Stiers from Trimble township was moved from the county jail to the Columbus institution for feeble minded youth today. He had previously faced a criminal assault case involving a young girl and was noted to have been given a herring before Probate Judge Lynch some time ago.
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William Stiers
Trimble Township
Columbus
Stiers
Lynch
A. J. Lines Arrested for Drunk and Disorderly Charge
A. J. Lines from near Canaanville was arrested Saturday evening on a drunk and disorderly charge. Marshal Finsterwald took him into custody. He was fined $2 and costs.
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A. J. Lines
Canaanville
Marshal Finsterwald
Man Struck by Hocking Valley Train in City Yard
Bricklayer L L Vernon was struck by a Hocking Valley train while stepping from the B and O tracks to avoid a westbound train. He suffered two scalp wounds and bruises but is recovering, with medical aides responding at the scene.
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Hocking
Ll. A. Vernon
Hocking Valley
Vernon
Merwin
Receiver Appointed to Glouster Coal Company Mine
Glouster Ohio June 29 8 F L Dean named receiver for the Glouster Coal Company He arrived from Columbus to oversee the northeast Glouster mine formerly Sedalia Coal Company later renamed Glouster Coal Company The mine has changed hands multiple times and suffered flooding in March 1907 hindering profits with attempts to open new territory and pump out water ongoing
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Sedalia Coal Company
William Palmer
J. Wil Smith
Chicago
Glouster Coal Company
Mr. Smith
J. W. Blower
Columbus
Hisylvania Coal Company
Trimble
Blower
Harry Loomis
Akron
Local visitors and moves noted around town
P. H. Burns of Canaanville visited family in the city Sunday. W. A. Clark of New Lexington came for a business visit Friday. Charles Alderman spent weekend in Mexhala with relatives. G. Faires and Charles Sisk moved Mrs. H. H. Dulaney’s household goods to Athens Friday. Mollie and Kate Walsh visited Shawnee Sunday with their parents. Mrs. Philip Fitzer left for Basil Saturday for several days with relatives. Mrs. John Perry and Ethel Picker ing spent Friday and Saturday with friends in Corning.
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P. H. Burns
Canaanville
Charles Alderman
Mexhala
G. Faires
Charles Sisk
H. H. Dulaney
Athens
Misses Mollie
Kate Walsh
Shawnee
Philip Fitzer
Basil
John Perry
Ethel Pickering
Corning
Stocktein Moves Feed Store to New Building
J. W. Stocktein relocated his feed store from the I. C. O. F. hall business room into a new building at the end of the week showing expansion and improved facilities.
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J. W. Stocktein
I. C. O. F. Hall
Ladies' Guild Meeting at Church of Christ Highlights
The Ladies' Guild met Friday evening at Mrs. Sarah Drake’s Broad Street home with forty members present. President Mrs. C. M. Clark led the session, readings by Mrs. Nettie Allen and Mrs. Patience Wallace, musical numbers by Miss Ferrer McDonald and others, and a total receipts of $6 in dues. A July 10 program on the church lawn is planned, open to the public. Mrs. Charlies Alderman and children spent the week in New Lexington visiting Mrs. A. H. Johnson.
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Ladies’ Guild
The
Church of Christ
Sarah Drake
Broad Street
C. M. Clark
Ella Crawford
Nettie Allen
Lennie Campbell
Pilgrim's Progress
Patience Wallace
Ferrer McDonald
Delois Wallace
the Crow
Ella McDonald
Athens guest of relatives over Sunday
Mrs. Jerry Siasier of Athens visited relatives here over Sunday, sharing time with family members.
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Jerry Siasier
Athens
Wreckers Frustrate Attempt on New York St Louis Train
An attempted wreck on passenger train No 1 near Fifty eight Cut west of Oakland was thwarted when a freight crew spotted oak crossties on the rails. Detectives later arrested a man at Terra Alta tied to the case, held in Oakland jail, as questions about his knowledge linger.
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Oakland
Athens
Baltimore & Ohio
Terra Alta
Northwest
Timely Comperance Topics Reaches the Public
An Ohio University edited critique argues the temperance movement exposes saloon interests under catchy names. It cites revenue declines in whiskey and beer in early 1908 and asserts dry laws boost growth in dry areas. A Cleveland Tennessee business leader contends towns thrive after saloons close.
Local option hurts Athens and tax cuts surprise city
A discussion traces the impact of local option on Athens business and notes a brewery mortgaging 350000 dollars to cover a 500 dollar semiannual Alkine tax on 709 saloons. It also reports Washington D H Ohio reducing its dry era tax rate by three quarters of a mill over three years amid city finances.
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Ohio
Milwaukee
Athens
Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Company
Brewing Brusts of Ohio
National Association of Brewers
Seasion
Washington, D. H
Washington D. H
Washington D. HL
Youthful Historian Essays on Washington and Hamilton Legacy
A 16 year old pupil submits class essays on Washington as President and on Alexander Hamilton. The Washington piece notes his leadership at Valley Forge and hardships endured by troops. The Hamilton essay recalls Burr duel, Hamilton's death, and Burr's later bid to form a separate government. An advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil concludes.
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Washington
George Washington
United States
Elm Tree
Valley Forge
Elexander Hamilton
Aron Burr
United 8S
Henderson-Caider Drug Co. Post Cards Introduced
A growing line of cards is now available at Henderson-Caider Drug Co. with new and fresh designs continually arriving for customers to choose from.
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Henderson-Caider Drug CO
New Paymaster Succeeds Duffy at Sunday Creek Company
Mr. A. B. Lewis of Columbus becomes paymaster succeeding Mr. Martin Duffy after a seven year tenure. The change, tied to new superintendent W. K Field, follows a corporate reorganization and is not due to Duffy’s performance. Duffy plans a vacation and will not pursue other business for a time.
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Sunday Creek Company
Duffy
Duffee
Continental Coal Company
Coal Company
S. W. Gilliland
Lewis
Athens
Youth the Time of Opportunity
An unclear line emphasizes youth as a chance to take action and shape futures, noting words by Mungr about responsibility and self-empowerment for young people.
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Mungr
Harmony Hill Social Roundup Includes Visits and Trips
Mr J C Coggershall made a business trip to Parkersburg on Tuesday. John Dutton traveled to Cutler. Miss Leona Foster of Little Hockin stayed with Aunt Anna Crawford. Jack Gamble went to Parkersburg for work. The Cunningham family plus Flo went to Ireland to visit W E Bingman and family. Angeline McNamee went to East Liverpool planning to stay the summer. Picnic at Red Bush drew many locals from the area. Edith Watson hosted a housie evening for young people. A surprise party marked Sherman Cornes' event at William Cornes home. Bingman family and others visited the Cunninghams. Milhoun and Carrie Waterman of Bethel joined Edith Watson's guests. N S Dutton and family visited at Hockingport.
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Edith Watson
Housie
William Cornes
Sherman Cornes
W. E. Bingman
Norma
Ireland
Frank Hill
Red Bush
G. K. Thorp
B. 3. Cunningham
Milhoun
Carrie Waterman
Bethel
Dutton
Hockingport
Little Mouse Saga as a Cautionary Tale
A Plautus line voices the mouse as prudent, never trusting life to a single hole, a timeless reminder of seeking multiple paths and safeguards. The quip underscores wary resourcefulness and adaptability in facing danger or uncertainty.
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Washington Street
Cab Tapon
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Ering
Riage
Burdock
L. A. Vernon
Glouster Coal Company OF
Glouster
Glouster, O
F. L. Dean
W. A. Clark
New Lexington
D. J. Evans
Ohio University
Tax League
League For
Liberal League—Law Observing League
Internal Revenue
Temperance Crusade
Columbus Evening Dispatch
Athens County
Cleveland, Tenn
Cleveland
Jackson County
Martin Duffy
A. B. Lewis
Mr. W. K
Field
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden, “Asbier
the Bank of Athens
Athens, Ohio
Ericsson
Ericsson Engine CO
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Montreal
Athens National Bank
W. N. Alderman
H. D. Henry
Fred L. Alderman
L. G. Worstell
Geo. B. Lash
J. Gaston Coe
J. Halliday
Cline
H. L. Baker
J. R. Harvey Samuel L. McCune
Athens National
Harmony Hill
J. C. Coggershall
Ness
Parkersburg
John Dutton
Cutler
Leona Foster
Little Hockin
Anna Crawford
Jack Gamble
Grange
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
South
Wright
Ber
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