Wenzel Chosen to Represent Hocking Valley on State Mining Panel
Governor Harris appointed G C Wenzel as the Hocking Valley operators' representative on Ohio's mining law codification commission. Wenzel, a longtime mining executive with New Pittsburg Coal, has been praised by local operators and enjoys a broad Athens network. The article also notes local social visits, church events, and a Chauncey Deleville baseball score of Chauncey 7, Deleville 6.
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Harris
G. C. Wenzel
Hocking Valley
State Commission
Ohio
Weitzel
The
State Journal
Coal Price Rollback in Columbus Retail Market
Columbus coal dealers set summer prices Wednesday with most basing at 3.00 dollars per ton for domestic Hocking lump. Some quotes vary by quantity from 3.00 to 3.25 dollars for five tons or less, and as low as 3.00 per ton on three tons or more, with smaller lots at 5.95 dollars per ton. Prices run until August 1 with possible further changes in September.
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Columbus
Dean Williams Chosen President of Normal Schools Group
Cleveland July 3 Dean Henry G Williams of the State Normal College Athens was elected president of the Department of Normal Schools in the National Education Association. He had served as secretary last year and is recognized for his work and reputation as a normal training authority. He succeeds Augustus O Thomas of the State Normal School Kearney Nebraska.
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Cleveland
Henry G. Williams
State Normal College
Ohio University
Athens
Department of Normal Schools
National Education Association
Dean Williams
Augustus O. Thomas
State Normal School
Kearney
Neb
Oil King Arrives Causes Town to Greet Imposter
Crowds thronged the Athenian streets to glimpse a visitor thought to be John D. Rockefeller but learned it was Evan J. Jones, Sr. in disguise after a barber altered his appearance. The scene unfolded as locals, alerted by a petroleum scent, watched the mistaken identity reveal itself.
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John D. Rockefeller
Evan J. Jones
Best Medicine for Stomach Kidney and Liver Troubles
M Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters as the best remedy for stomach, kidney and liver troubles. He says it strengthens weakness lame back chills and malaria and guarantees satisfaction. Sold at Mee Kee’s drug store for 50 cents.
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M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Local Shifts and Visits Highlight Week
W B Gilmore departed Tuesday evening for New Brighton Pa. Mae Knowles from Texas visited her aunts Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Knowles. Debba Dunfee and sister Scarliet were in Parkersburg Thursday. Charles Martin of Parkersburg attended court at Squire Dye's Thursday. Charles Scott of Belore visited relatives here. Archie Baker went to Parkersburg Wednesday evening. J A Dye and wife visited Beebe. Arthur Romines and family of Midland City visited his parents here. Caleb Russell paints his house.
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W. B. Gilmore
New Brighton
Mae Knowles
Texas
Atkinson
Knowles
Debba Dunfee
Scarliet
Parkersburg
Charles Martin
Squire Dye
Charles Scott
Bel‘ore
Archie Baker
J. A. Dye
Beebe
Arthur Romines
Midland City
Dyspepsia Cured by Burdock Blood Bitters
A vintage claim reports Burdock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia by cleansing impurities, toning the stomach, restoring digestion, and promoting normal weight.
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America
Burdock Blood Bitters
Great Day at Guysville
Hundreds gathered in Guysville Ohio on July 4 for a grand parade in the morning baseball in the afternoon and a public gathering in the park. The day was considered a success and organizers are praised for the program.
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Guysville
Plain Drunk Fined in City Court Sunday Evening
Herb Hunter was fined 2 dollars and costs by Mayor Hedges after being picked up on the streets by Marshal Finsterwald. An advertisement promotes Book No 4 for Women detailing medical advice and Dr Shoop Night Cure with suppositories sold by Henderson Crider Drug Company.
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Herb Hunter
Hedges
Hunter
Marshal Finsterwald
Jr O U M A Baseball Team Splits Pratts Grove Games
At Pratt's Grove on Saturday the Jr O U M A base ball team split two games. They lost 8 to 5 to Mechan icesburg and defeated Long Run 9 to 0. Shaffer pitched two strong games.
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Pratt's Grove
Mechanicesburg
Shaffer
Athens County Taxpayers Association Formed in Athens
A Friday meeting in Athens Bloane block established the Athens County Taxpayers Association. Officers include President H D Henry and Secretary-Treasurer Lou W Roberts. The group aims to reduce public funds expenditure and tax rates and will not engage in the local option campaign. Next meeting set for August 1 at 2 PM in Commercial Club rooms.
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Athens Township
Athens County
Athens
Athens County Taxpayers’ Association
Bloane
H. L. Baker
W. S. Blackwood
A. H. Simms
J. A. Watkins
FE. B. Clarke
H. D. Henry
L. W. Roberts
Harrow Accident Near Belpre Injures W J Needham
A rolling hoop struck farmer W J Needham near Center Belpre when his son Everett rolled the hoop. The team bolted crushing the upper body. a deep chin wound and broken upper jaw were noted. Dr. I J Johnson treated him. he can hardly eat and will be confined for some time.
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Center Belpre
W. J. Needham
Everett
Mr. Needham
Nash receives fine for assault and battery in Nelsonville
Ed Nash of The Plains was charged with assault and battery near the merry-to round ball park. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Wells, paid a $5 fine plus costs, and was released on security to cover the amount.
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Ed Nash
The
Plains
Merry-Toround
Ball Park
Holdovers Eligible for Re election Under County Terms
Stark County news reports a Supreme Court ruling in Wilson v Pontius granting sheriff and treasurer holdovers a second full two year term after term extension under the 1906 constitutional amendment. The decision holds incumbents may seek reelection despite interim term extensions.
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Supreme Court
R. Frank Wilson
H. C.pontius
Board of Elections
Stark County
Wilson
A. N. Summers
Nation Mourns Grover Cleveland in Unified Grief
A public mourning poem laments the death of Grover Cleveland. It calls for national unity as the flag hangs at half mast and asks for divine aid, hoping the late leader's memory endures in the nation’s heart. The piece invokes readers from coast to coast to honor the fallen statesman.
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Grover Cleveland
Outlook for peaches in southern Ohio near Columbus
Jon R. Previer, last legislature member from Vinton County and owner of a large peach orchard, toured Columbus Saturday. He expects Elberta peaches to ship by late July, though Athens and Vinton counties may have fewer peaches this year due to tired growers neglecting orchards. Freiner oversees over 15,000 bearing trees and plans to send fruit to the Columbus market.
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Jon R. Previer
Vinton County
Ohio
Columbus
Friener
Mr. Briener
Athens
Vinton
Freiner
The
Former Athens Lad Named Senior Physician at Toledo Hospital
Floyd E. Coultrap, an Athens high school and Ohio University alumnus, earned a double degree and the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Arts at Northwestern. He chose Toledo Hospital after internships in Chicago and Toledo, and was named senior physician, the top assistant in all surgical operations, reflecting his high standing and early professional success.
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Floyd Coultrap
Athens
Toledo Hospital
Floyd E. Coultrap
Toledo
Couwstrap
Athens High School
Ohio University
Northwestern University
Entir University
M. Countrap
O. U
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Northwestern
Chicago
Lake City
Coultrap
Athena
Indigent Blind 10 Receive Aid in Athens County
The Blind Commission of Athens County reports payments under the new blind law. The first quarter ended June 20 with listed beneficiaries and amounts, including Minnie Adair and others from Chauncey Athens Nelsonville Marshfield and nearby areas. The next payment date is October 1 with more applicants pending and a mid July meeting planned.
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Minnie M. Adair
Chauncey
Frederick J. Jewell
Athens
Priscilla Sutton
Canaanville
Temperance Robinson
Roth Sharp
Polly Bell
Guysville
R. FD
Henry Green
Nelsonville
Abram M. Black
Mary C. Vore
Guyaville
Mar A. Carsey
Hibbardaville
Rachel A. Lamborn
Shade
Mary ©. Rhodes
Marshfield
Butyan
Rhodes
Charles West
Mortia Perry
Pearl Day
Marla Johnson
Martha Holdren
Lydia Dille
Leftover
Trimble
Ola Harris
Jesse Strickland
M. Johnson
William Jourdan
Henry Stock
Railroad men return to increased work at Hocking Valley
The Hocking Valley railway raises weekly hours from 30 to 45 in Columbus locomotive repair. Twenty more logan freight car workers are added, Kanawha and Michigan shops expand, and ballast work will start across 15 Pennsylvania divisions west of Pittsburgh. Ballasting hinges on rail deliveries after the railmaker dispute resolves.
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Hocking
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Michigan
Point Pleasant
Langeville
Ohio River
Local Obituaries and Social Notes From Coolville Area
Mr Ott Fuller of New Mexico mourns his mother Mrs Ed Fuller in Coolville. Howard Maxon returns after his grandmother's death in Athens. Cora Higley visits Boston friends. Bessie Taylor stays with friends in Racine. R Morris, Greenville telegraph operator, visits Albany with parents. Mrs Ethel Bavage and daughter visit Athens relatives. husband E J Savage of Parkersburg Southsiders arrives. they plan to return home together.
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Ott Fuller
New Mexico
Ed Fuller
Howard Maxon
Athens
Cora Higley
Boston
Maan
Bessie Taylor
Racine
R. Morris
Greenville
Hocking County
Albany
Ethel Bavage
E. J. Savage
Parkersburg Southsiders
Marriage License Issued in Parkersburg for Copeland Barrows
On July 1 a marriage license was issued at Parkersburg to Merle Benjamin Copeland and Millie Frances Barrows both of Stewart. This notices details a union recorded by local authorities with the couple’s names and residence.
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Parkersburg
Merle Benjamin Copeland
Millie Frances Barrows
Stewart
Board of Education approves small bills and grounds grant
The Board of Education met in Dr McDougall's office with all members present. Minutes from the June meeting were read and approved. Bills allowed include janitor pay, printing, and telephone rent. The buildings committee may authorize up to 35 for ground grading around the new school building.
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Board of Education
Dean's Ointment advertised for skin itch relief
An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles eczema and general skin itching. It claims all druggists sell the product.
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Dean
Picture Request for First Methodist Church Photo
Office seeks a temporary loan of the image of the first church built by the local Methodist congregation. The photograph will be returned to its owner after a short display period.
Silver Lining in Every Cloud and Fortune in Kansas Lands
Athens County woman Pearl Chapin travels from Marietta to locate birth records and claim wealth from farm land in Kansas. Her father left Ohio for two sections near Wichita, dying before deed transfer. a uncle held the land, now inherited by Chapin after her former husband’s death and years of struggle to support herself and daughter.
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Pearl FE. Chapin
Athens County
Marietta
Kansas
Thomas Scott
Alens County
Wichita
Ohio
Athen County
Mra. Chapin
James Scott
Daugh
Pearl B. Chapin
Philippine
Wytle
Tal
Herae
Athens
Kanse
Pete
Kapia
Wren
Kane
Stepa
Nothing Unusual On The Fourth
Athens Fourth of July celebration passed without incident as business houses closed and readers enjoyed fireworks and picnics. Residents attended college auditorium games between Athens and Parkersburg, with speeches by J. P. Wood Jr and Emmett Tompkins in the morning and Seaborn Wright of Georgia delivering a temperance address in the afternoon. A hospital feast and dance closed the day in Amusement Hall.
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Athens
Glouster
Nelsonville
Gaynville
Parkersburg
College Auditorium
J. P. Wood, Jr
A. Tinher
Emmett Tompkins
Seabearn Wright
Georgia
State Hospital
Attorney Keehan in Athens on Legal Business
Attorney Emmett Keehan visited Athens Thursday afternoon for legal matters and related proceedings.
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Emmett Keehan
Athens
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Murray City
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Kennard Johnson
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Lena Ferris
Harvey
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Deanville
M. E
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Alice Rolfe
Corning
Wade Young
Warn Dewey
Will Dewey
Grace Martin
Aba Schoonover
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Osa Root
Charles Dunfee
Coolville and
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OIL King
Caleb Russell
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Supreme Court OF Ohio
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