Waterworks Well Safety Exam Finds Drinking Water Pure
Dr Bowman reports water from the city waterworks well is of first class organic purity with high chlorine and hardness from construction materials. analyses show gradual softening and reduced chlorine over time. He notes Herrold's pond is foul but unlikely to contaminate the well, though recommends draining ponds and removing nearby nuisances to safeguard future supply.
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Walker Bowman
Ohio University
Man
Board of Health
Herrold’s
Amonia
Hocking
Bowman
Hocking River
Herrold’s Slaughter House
Wateworks
Errold’s Pond
Hocking Eton
Hockingen
Herrold
Nna
Herrold’s Pond
Slaughter House
Common Pleas Court Disposes Several Civil Cases
Effie Myers wins divorce from Leo B. Myers on grounds of extreme cruelty. Effie Chatfield granted custody of the minor child. Frederick Stalder for the village of Athens seeks temporary restraining order against the village of Athens. order granted and hearing set for July 20 at 10, bond $500. C L Poston administrator v D B Stewart: defendant awarded $69.65 and costs. Ella Dille v John Swett bastardy verdict for plaintiff. motion for new trial argued and granted. Buckeye Coal Co v C H V & R R case referee Frank F Oldham affirmed. court adjourned.
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Common Pleas Court
Effie Myers
Leo B. Myers
Effie Chatfield
Frederick Stalder
Athens
Coultrap
C. L. Poston
D. B. Stewart
Ohio
Ella Dille
John Swett
Buckeye Coal Co
Frank F. Oldham
Ohio River Yearly Meeting to Convene in Cheshire Ohio
The Freewill Baptist quarterly meeting will be held at the First Ogger church in Cheshire township Gallia county Ohio on Friday August 9 at 2 PM A large delegation is expected Tuos E Peven Clerk
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W. B
Ohio River
Freewill Baptist Churches
Kgger
Cheshire Township
Gallia County
Ohio
Tuos. E, Peven
Athens County Personal Property Abstract Summary
In Athens County, an assessor derived abstract totals for townships and precincts including Athens Township and Village, Alexander, Ames, Born, Canaan, Colville, Dover precincts, Lee, Albany and Rome towns, Troy, Trimble, Goulourster, Warner, York, Nelsonville, and numerous corporations. The record lists counts and values of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, carriages, watches, pianos, merchants and manufacturers stock, credits, and banks, railroads and corporations. Grand totals show county wide sums: horses 5349 valued at 216,008. cattle 10,836 at 155,630. sheep 40,861 at 58,298. hogs 4,525 at 15,287. carriages 631 at 18,072. watches 688 at 11,688. pianos 485 at 29,870. merchants stock 266,751. manufacturers stock 41,741. credits 566,746. banks, railroads and corporations 1,129,000. total personal property value 2,812,136.
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Athens County
Athens
Athens Village
Alexander
Ames
Canaan
Cantuage
Dover
Cuaunery
Min
Lee Towns
Albany Corporation
Rome
Troy
Coolville Corporation
Trimble
Warner
York Township
Nelsonville Corporation
M’f’r’s
Drunken escapade leads to fine and workhouse sentence
Caleb Johnson of Alexander township came to Athens on the Fourth and celebrated by getting gloriously drunk. He damaged Will Bowers buggy on Main street and injured Supt. Dent’s infirmary vehicle, then was arrested by Marshall Dean. Mayor Wilson fined him ten dollars and costs and ordered fifty days in the Zanesville workhouse, but the sentence was remitted after payment of fourteen dollars and seventy five cents. He is praised as a hard worker when sober and urged to curb drinking.
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Caleb Johnson
Alexander Township
Athens
Fair Grounds
Will Bower
Main Street
Mr. Bower
Supt. Dent
Infirmary
Marshal Dean
Johnson
Wilson
Zanesville
Mr. Johnson
Mysterious disappearance of Mrs Elizabeth Corbett
Mrs Elizabeth Corbett 55 wife of John Corbett vanished Tuesday last week after leaving home in Buchtel She has gray hair and eyes with a deformed right eye She is mother of 12 and travels with a green sunbonnet dark calico dress and small umbrella Initials J C on umbrella handle. Authorities traced a lead to Nelsonville but no further traces found Anyone with information should contact John Corbett Buchtel.
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Elizabeth Corbett
John Corbett
Mason City
W. Va
Corbett
Here
Nelsonville
J. C
Buchtel
Distinguished Athenians visit Chillicothe to observe horse racing
Hon. C. H. Grosvenor Major L. M. Jewett and Capt. 5 Allen of Athens visited Chillicothe on Thursday to study horse racing. Captain Allen bet on Starplex and, though excited in early heats, left early after learning the sport. He faced an entent with the Athens Board of th that could not be ignored.
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Chillicothe
C. H. Grosvenor
L. M. Jewett
Athens
Cruelty Allegation Against Athens Hospital Inquest
The Portsmouth Tribune reports allegations of cruelty at Athens State Hospital toward Mrs. Jennie Chambers admitted April 23, 1895. A sister visiting found her in a bare room on a straw tick, bruised and starving. Hospital officials dispute the claims, citing care and nutrition and noting prior letters describe her deteriorating condition and self-inflicted injuries. A separate note covers a local farewell reception for Mr. F. W. Bush in Athens hosted by friends.
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Portsmouth Tribune
Jennie Chambers
Athens State Hospital
Edward Hocquard
Tur Missenger
HeRato
Scioto County
Jasmon Cuampins
Portsmouth
Dunlap
Athens Board of Health Urges Sanitary Action in Town
Athens moves to improve sanitation as property owners are warned to clean premises. Health Officer Jones will arrange cleanup and bill the cost to the property owner via the tax duplicate after failures to abate nuisances. Jones is praised for diligence with broad citizen support. The notice stresses health over negligence and promotes ongoing board efforts. Also includes vendor ad for flour and dyes with prices.
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Athens
Board of Health
Board of Health and Health
Athens Brick Competes for Hamilton County Streets
County Engineer Krug of Hamilton County submitted a report ranking bricks for street use. Athens block, Wassel block, Roseville block, Harris payer and Harris and Halwood block led the list, with the report adopted. Athens thanks Hamilton County officials for recognizing its brick quality.
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Athens
Cincinnati
Krug
Hamilton County
Board of County Commissioners
Wassel
Roseville
Harris Payer
Harris and Haliwood
Deathproof Band Keeps Marshfield Roots Alive
For eleven years Marshfield’s band has grown with 35 to 40 members over time. Agent G L Pake notes no member has died in the group’s history, a remarkable run amid many personnel changes. The current lineup includes highly accomplished musicians reflecting strong local pride.
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Marshfield
G. L. Pake
Christian Church Notes and Upcoming Sermons
Mr. Hunter visits his home at St. Recovery this week. Prof. J. P. Weethee of College Hill to preach next Sunday in the Christian church. J. W. Gorrell, pastor at Sullivan Indiana, guest preacher. Ladies’ Aid to host a social at Blackwood’s home Thursday evening admission ten cents. Aust Hunter accepts call to pastor at Washington D. H. Ohio and begins duties on the 21st.
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Hunter
St. Recovery
J. P. Weethee
College Hill
Christian Church
J. W. Gorrell
Themae of Christ
Sullivan
Indiana
Vince Givens
Ladies’ Aid
Blackwood
The
Christian Ch
Washington D. H
Ohio
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Athens Orworks
Gulouster Corporation
State Hospital Without Foundation
F. W. Bush
H. T. Jones
Bush
Senator Abbott
Messencer
Henna
McConnelsville Herald
F. Stalder & Co
Cline’s Y
Christian Church Notes
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