Invented Nut Lock by Thurnton Matheney Draws Notice
Thurnton Matheney, a 25 year old near Caamery, claims a new lock nut that prevents loosening on belts. He aims to patent it in Washington, hoping to finance further inventions including an automatic brake. He has faced local judgment but seeks capital to perfect his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whurston Matheney
Caamery
J. W. Matheney
Young Matheny
James Baird
Washington
Wiebolt
Mit
Man Tunneth
Thurston Matheney
Messenger and Herald
Tilit
Glorious Fourth Pranks End With Wagon Damage
A group of youths began the Fourth with fireworks on North Hill after midnight. They converted a loaded wagon in front of the Sort house into an automobile, headed it down the street, and smashed a glass door at Rose's shoe store when a wheel struck the curb. The crowd scattered but later returned to settle with Mr. Kern to make good the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanen
North Hil
Rose
Mr. Kern
Awakening of Trance Patient Stuns Town Folks
Miss Lizzie Ben reports a local trance patient has awakened after months of silence. Observation and theories abound as physicians and the public debated possible cures while the subject remained mute for four months. Visitors claimed various methods to wake her, yet no definitive breakthrough emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Ben
Early Harvesting In Athens County Wheat Crop Drought Fears Rise
Farmers report wheat is being harvested far ahead of normal and many acres have already been cut. The yield is expected to be light across the county with many fields not reaching cradling or reaping. Prices are forecast to rise beyond a dollar as crop failures in the Northwest and East push wheat upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Steat
North West
Indiana
Ilinois
Great Northwest
East
Chicago
Marital Splendor As Woodworth Weds Puller At Athens
The village hosts a grand wedding as E C Woodworth of Athens marries Miss Mary Pauline Puller at the bride’s mother’s home. Nearly all within twenty miles attend the ceremony officiated by Rev Ewing, with Estella Woodworth as bridesmaid and B H Baning as best man. The couple, feted by guests and a lavish dinner, depart for a lakes honeymoon and plan to reside in Athens after August first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curatscev
E. C. Woodworth
Athens
Mary Pauline Puller
Mary ‘E. Puller
Puller
Anid Sumi
Yridal Paror
Ewing
Toledo
Estella Woodworth
BH. H. Baning
Miss _ Brown
Mrs. Woodworth
Police Court Quiet Despite Weekend Drunks
Police court reports a quiet week with only two arrests by Wednesday noon. Fremont Ruth and James Ackley were picked up Saturday after intoxication, spending part of Sunday in the county jail. Ruth paid one dollar plus costs and Ackley three dollars plus costs on Monday. The Mayor, though indisposed with a lame back, still attends as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Ruth
James Ackley
Hastile
Ruth
Ackley
Diet Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Partengall Dies at 36
Mrs. Sarah Partengall, 36, died Saturday evening at her West End home after years of ill health. Funeral rites were held from the Baptist church Tuesday, with Rev. Ren Carter delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Partengall
West End
Cherei
Ren Carter
Band Supper Supports Athens Concert Band Funds
A supper for the Athens concert band raised proceeds to be invested in a suit for the band’s major. The event showcased community support and highlighted prior successes in preventing illnesses with early use of One Minute Cough Cure, advertised by Clite's Pharmacy as a remedy for coughs and throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adiea
Dhe Benche
Athens
Therat
Clite
No Primary Proposed by County Central Committee
The central committee considers delaying a primary under the Baker law as counties vote by precincts for delegates to a county convention on August 25. Commissioners and the recorder face no opposition, while infirmary director may see a contest. The article urges discussing the plan to avoid a costly primary and keep the old committee in place until successors are elected next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Puirmary
John O. Hill
Elmer Golden
Infirmary
Lesshan
B and C Management Takes Over Sa RR Division
At midnight Sa RR ceased to exist as a corporation and was placed under B and C management as of August 1. The road will be administered from Baltimore with all reports and remittances routed there. Local workings remain unchanged and operations continue as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa. RR
the Road
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Marriage Licenses Listed For Nelsonville and Nearby Areas
Marriage licenses issued include Frank Patton with Catherine Y West of Nelsonville and Edward Hile Stater with Celia Ann Daniel of Nelsonville. Also listed are Martin Metlinger with Susan Cook, Freemont Lucas with Linnie Flowers, Robert Dwiggins with Ella Weebee, Thomas Brown with Axie McBride, and Harry Chelekis with Ida Tracewell. Additional pairs include Charles Stone with Minnie Hoch of Jacksonville, S Sheridan Lane with H Vernon Contner, and Herman Stage with Katie Bolin of Athens. Several pairs connect Nelsonville and surrounding towns in Ohio and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patton
Hocking
Catherine ¥ Y. West
Nelsonvill
Willam Powell
Ida M. Holcomb
Nelsonville
Edward Hile Stater
Celia Ann Daniel
Martin Eugene Metlinger
Susan Cook
Freemont Lucas
Broadwell
Linnie Flowers
Rilgert
Robert 5. Dwiggins
Rensselenr
Indiana
Ella Weebee
College Bil
Thomas Brown
Axie McBride
Daleton
Harry N. Chelekis
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Ida N. Tracewell
Athens
Charles R. Stone
Huntington
Minnie Hoch
Jacksonville
S. Sheridan Lane
H. Vernon Contner
Herman E. Stage
Katie Bolin
Ohio Oil hits oil at Foster farm well near Good Well
Miseaat July 2 reports Ohio Oil Company struck rock at about 3309 feet in the Foster farm area. Flowing oil estimated from ten to forty barrels per day. The company planned this as its final test but the excellent showings suggest another well will be located soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miseaat
Ohio Oil Company
Weil
Pratt and Martin Wed at Bridle Residence
Mr Pratt and Mr Martin married at the bridle residence in Oclack on July 1 in an evening ceremony officiated by Rev I M Wright. The bride wore seal brown and white satin and the groom was neatly dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Names.i. Pratt
Fawr
Martin
Union Services at Methodist Church Sunday Evening
Presbyterian pastor Rev. G Waltom King will deliver the address at a union service held Sunday evening at the Methodist church. The event brings together members of both denominations for worship and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Methodist
G. Waltom King
Presbyterian Church
Farm For Sale Near Frost 37 1 2 Acres
Thirty seven and one half acres near Frost offered for eight hundred dollars or trade for town property. Listing by Jzwarr and Woop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Frice
Jzwarr
Button from revolutionary era found on Doan Farm site
A brass button about one and a half inches in diameter was found on Doan Farm near Mouth of Federal Creek by P J Buseh of Stewart. The relic dates to early republic, bears initials of the original thirteen states and the motto Long live the president. One similar button is in the National Museum. The owner values it at 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Button
Doan Farm
Federal Creek
Br. P. J. Buseh
Stewart
Ed. Doan
Lord Dunsmore
Dunsmore
Republic
National Museum
Wastinton
Resolutions of Respect for Wal lace W Johnston
Amesville lodge mourns the death of Wal lace W Johnston of Broadwell who served in Co D VoL and Ua B 5th Regiment Veterans Reserve Corps. He was wounded at Kennesaw Mountain and died June 22 1909 at Broadwell. He married Sarah Bailey in 1870. five children. Funeral by the masonic order and interment at Broadwell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Wallace W. Johnnston
Amesville Lodge
F&a. MM
W. W. Johnston
Timesville
Broadwell
Ua. B
Sth
Veterans Reserve Corps
Kennesaw Mountain
Sarah Bailey
Masonry
Masonic Order
W. H. Cuxvaran
HE. Berry
de. ZL
Hexny
Ice Cream Supper Planned by South Canaan Church
The South Canaan church hosts an ice cream supper at E. B. Hoskinson’s residence on Friday evening July 6. Proceeds benefit the church. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canaan Church
E. B. Hoskinson
Deafness Cure Claims and Digestive Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It also promotes a Kedot Drspep ja Cure digestive remedy said to ease stomach troubles by a ring compound, claiming rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sh. Ail
Excursion Rates to Cincinnati via the Qlite Central Lines
Travel offer details a round trip fare to Cincinnati with July 1 to 11 dates. Tickets valid for return until July 17, with extension allowed if deposited with the joint agency by July 14 and 30 cents paid. Ad copy for De Vite’s Little Early Risers and Clime's Pharmacy praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlite Central Lines
Cincinnati
SQUIRREL SEASON OPENED YESTERDAY SAYS GAME WARDEN
A historic quarrel over squirrel hunting laws draws attention as two conflicting statutes allow different open seasons. Game Warden Reutinger notes confusion and limited enforcement options, illustrating how tenants or owners can permit hunting while lawmakers debate proper regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reutinger
Board of Wardens
John Smith
Obesity cure advice from 19th century letters
A reader recounts home remedies for weight loss advising abstaining from starch and sugar, toasted bread, and high exercise, claiming fat is burned by oxygen. It mentions mechanical massage, vegetable juices, and a quack cure for indigestion from Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and cites Clines Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohteaus
Donna
Alice
Lemena
Kesh
Clines Pharmacy
Excursion Tickets Offered by B and O S-W at Cincinnati
Account of aAmerica union excursion to Cincinnati July 19 18 with B and O S W selling excursion tickets July 19 77 12 and 1 percent good for return July 17 with extension until August if tickets deposited with joint agent by July 14 plus a two cent fee per ticket. Fare from Athens 45 cents for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yount -Fenpie
America
Cincinnati
Ohio
Athens
Northern Michigan Excursion to Crystal Lake and Traverse City
Advertises an Ohio Central Lines excursion to Northern Michigan resorts Crystal Lake and Traverse City on Thursday July 26. Tickets from Athens Columbus and other stations priced low at about 6 dollars with a two week limit. Call Ohio Central agents for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Frankfort
Crystal Lake
Traverse City
Ohio Central Lines
Athens
Columbus
Yates
Ohio
Central
Old Maids Club Asks if Bachelors Are Human
Laura J Libbey presents a debate on bachelors in Massachusetts. She argues many men are noble, loyal, and brave while some are hindered by circumstance, finances, or loss. The piece reflects on bachelorhood as a trial and the yearning for a wife to share burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura J. Libbey
Arvo Tuehelogs
Massachusetts
Brest
Siatera
Ghoteph
Wen
Alegetter
Warva
Hocking Valley Excursions One Fare Round Trips
Advertisement notes continued sale of round trip tickets by Hocking Valley Ry on Sundays and for various events. Details include trips to Buffalo Bill show in Athens, John Robinson's show at Nelson, Grand Encampment at Lancaster, Colored Masonic Lodge in Nelsonville, Ohio State Bar Association Put-in-Bay, and special excursions to Denver area with one fare, tickets valid for return on specific dates and limited through October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Ry
Buffalo Bill
Athens
Jely
Logan
John Robinson
Nelson
Sophile
Lancaster
Nelsonville
Masonic Lodge
Ohio State Bar Association
Isu
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Ogden, &c
Hocking Vailey Ry
Li- Jol
Rest for the Bowels and Celerik Care? Noted
Cure claims tout CASCARETS candy cathartic as a nature aid for bowel movements, promising easy relief from headaches to cramps. It advertises a 10 cent starter price and metal boxes with C. C. stamps, warning against imitation. One Minute Cough Cure touted as harmless with immediate results via Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
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Thurnton Matheney
Ganius
Mr. E. ¢. Woodworth
Mary Fuller
Dag
Hiliedd Contral Committee
B. & C. Management
Sw.r. BR
Pratt-Martin
Union Services
Clime’s
Rerduce Flesi
Tarriet Hubtard Ayer
Northern Michigan
OLD Maids' Club
Hocking Valley
Pawe Cagcarets
C.C. Fort
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