Kilbourne Chosen Governor Ticket in Democratic Nominating
The Ohio Democratic convention in Columbus nominated James Kilbourne for governor by acclamation, with John L. Zimmerman as his lone rival. Anthony Howells won the lieutenant governor nod amid a crowded field, while parties chose nominees for other top posts and adopted a platform calling for public votes on franchises and stricter railway reporting.
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James Kilbourne
Franklin
Anthony Howells
Stark
Supreme Court
Joseph Y. Gidey
Fayette
Carey R. Young
Cuyaboya
AM. B. McCarty
Lucas
Ket
Alshine
Gaia
Board of Public Works
J. H. Holman
Brown
Columbus
Kilbourne
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
Ohio
Col. Kilbourne
Zimmerman
A.W. Patrick
Tuscarawas
Frank S. Monnett
M. B. McCarthy
Toledo
M. J. Mylkrantz
Ashland
Zanesville
Fred Leete
Lawrence
J. BH
Holman
Tom Ishaven
Hardy
neSs
Man Friday
Cleveland
Bryan
Nebraska
Johnson
Board of
Ohio University presidency decline leaves board to reconvene
Major L. M. Jewett announces Rev. Hutsinpiller of San Francisco has declined the Ohio University presidency elected at the June meeting. The board will reconvene July 15 to select a new president, leaving the university without a leader.
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L. M. Jewett
The
Ohio University
Hutsinpiller
San Francisco
Fourth of July Festivities Spark Athens Celebration
The first independence day of the twentieth century unleashed loud crackers and rockets. In Athens a large crowd gathered on the college campus for a grand pyrotechnic display with music from the Athens band. Organizers J D Gist C L Biddison and I M Foster raised about 70 dollars for the show.
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Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia
John Hancock
John Adams
Athens
Messrs
J.D. Gist
C. L. Biddison
I. M. Foster
COOLVILLE CAMP MEETING SET WITH RENOWNED SPEAKERS
The Marietta district camp meeting returns to the Coolville grounds from August the event will feature evangelist Rev Henry Ostrom and gospel singer Rev John P Hillis joining Epworth League leader Rev J P Steele and Sunday school secretary Mrs A G Crouse. Prudent repairs and grounds upgrades are planned, with horses cared for on site and expectation of a record turnout led by S S Humphrey as president and G K Campbell as secretary.
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Marietta
Coolville
Henry Ostrom
John P. Hillis
United States
J. P. Steele
Epworth League
A. G. Crouse
Ohio Sunday School Association
S.S. Humphrey
G. K. Campbell
Residence Burned on Loch Township Farm
The large farm residence of Freeman Marshal of Loch Township near the Meigs county line was struck by lightning last Wednesday and burned to the ground. Contents mostly consumed. only a few articles saved. The house, though not new, was neat and substantial with a slate roof. Insurance with Ohio Farmer failed to cover the loss.
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Freeman Marshal
Loch Tornship
Meigs County
Historic relic shipped to Buffalo Exposition
A gold shoe eighteen inches long and seven inches wide made by Ulysses S. Grant's father was shipped from Washington to the Buffalo Exposition. For years before the Civil War it hung as a sign in front of Grant and Perkles tannery at Galena Illinois, and its display will draw thousands of visitors.
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Washington
U. S. Grant
Grant & Perkles
Galena
Tiinois
Sermon Theme Whom I Have Believed July 14
The Christian Church posts morning sermon Whom I Have Believed for July 14 with Rev Haddox to preach and evening service at 7 15 led by Pastor T L Laws. Also notes Paxitive tablets claim to ease coughs and colds with payment terms.
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Christian Church
Mr. Haddox
T. L. Laws
Athens County Poised for Record Peach Harvest
Athens county readies for a harvest described as the greatest peach crop ever produced. Officials estimate over a million bearing trees and a looming August market surge as fruit basket factories run flat out to meet national demand.
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Athens County
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Athens
Atirst
Kentucky
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Hese
Athena County
Tragic Beaumont Train Death Of Two Year Old Child
Two year old Pearcy Cathorns of Beaumont was struck by a freight train Wednesday afternoon and died a few hours later. Engineer Horace Mender saw the child, reversed, but could not stop the engine. The boy played between the rails near his home. his mother found the mangled body as the train neared the house and cared for him until burial Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearcy
George Cathorns
Beaumont
Horace Mender
State Hospital Buildings Progress At Athens Campus
The amusement hall at the Athens state hospital will not be ready for constant use until about the first of the year. It was temporarily set up for Fourth of July events but will not be used again until finishing touches are added. Completion costs run about $30,000. A new hospital cottage nears completion and should be ready for occupancy next month at a cost near $10,000.
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Athens State Hospital
County Officials Settle Athens Quarter Affairs
Infirmary Director McLaughlin of Coolville traveled to Athens on Saturday en route to Logan. He joined Directors James of Glouster and Woodworth of Millfield at Beaumont. They met Hocking county directors and settled Athens county affairs for the just ended quarter.
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McLaughlin
Coolville
Athens
Logan
Beaumont
James
Glouster
Woodworth
Millfield
Hocking County
Athens County
Heat Sparks Unlikely Hatch in Vanderhoof Patch
Ed Campbell of Vanderhoof, Carthage assessor, recalls finding eight eggs on a berry patch with no hen nearby. He placed them in a barrel in the chicken house and, by Tuesday morning, all eight eggs hatched without any hen, the chicks thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Campbell
Vanderhoof
Carthage
Brigade Reunion Plans For Spanish War Company B Veterans
Members of Company B 7th Regiment look to attend the Brigade reunion at the Pan American Exposition from September 10 to 12. The unit was brigaded with the 63rd N. Buffalo and the 1st New Jersey regiment, marking the Herat brigade reunion with many ex members likely to attend.
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Company B
63Th N
Buffalo
1St
New Jersey Regiment
Young Brown Injured In Bicycle Accident
Adolph Brown son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown sustained severe injuries after being thrown from his bicycle between a vehicle and a carting wagon. He was confined to bed following the crash and is described as painfully injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Brown
Frank Brown
Sanny
L. L. Pickering
Young Brown
Bell telephone wave completes line to Athens area
The Bell telephone system finished a new connection Monday linking Athens with Hebbardsville Albany Rumland Pomeroy and other towns along the Kanawha and Michigan valleys and the Ohio river enabling direct communications south of Athens.
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Bell Telephone
Athens
Kanawha
Michigan Valley
Hebbardsville
Albany
Rurland
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Athens Couple Public Bank Scene After July Revels
Alexander Hunkerford of Athens was arrested for prolonging the Fourth of July celebration and jailed for meditation over the fall of man after failing to pay a fine. Elmer Sherrard and wife of Gloucester caused a disturbance in Athens over money deposited in a local bank, boarding a train and racing to claim funds, but the pair ended up in a cab confrontation and arrests for disorderly conduct with fines totaling 4.90.
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Alexander Hunkerford
Athens
Huse
Elmer Sherrard
Glouster
Sherrard
Sunday Creek
Eliach
Male Street
Town Council Minutes and Salary Debates
The city council met with most members present and approved minutes from prior meetings. Mayor Hose reported funds totaling 12 including fines licenses and rents. Debates over poll tax enforcement and the street commissioner's salary continued without resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Hodson
Clert Golden
Hose
M. D. Burdette
Abeapty Treasury Cousei
Marriage Licenses Listed Highlights from Ohio Names
A directory of marriage licenses including Samuel Dunnett and Mary Cook in Glouster. Aaron Barnard and Ida Moore in Glouster. W. E. Sturgill and Delpha Todd in Carbondale. Alfred P. Scott and Helen M. Musser in Nelsonville. Vess Swain and Bertha Bails in Vanterhoof. Guy M. Connie and Genevieve Jennings in Athens. Ben R. White in Hockingport and Oscola Hannis in Youba. Extine in Parkersburg. Ellia Keeton and Bessie Standley in Murry City. Charles F. Conner in Mt. Blanco and Mina B. Bobo in Albany. Walter Williams and Bertha Mills in Big Ro. Luna Swell in Closter. Andrew P. Milnes and Faonle Crowin in Burr Oak. George F. Montgomery in Cincinnati and Mattle E. Turner in Daleton. Edward Barke and Mary Kintgenberg in Lottridge. George W. Green in Greendale and Bessie E. North in Beaumont.
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Ter. W. E. Sturgill
Delpha Todd
Carbondale
Alfred P. Scott
Helen M. Musser
Nelsonville
Vess Swain
Alfred
Bertha Bails
Vanterhoof
Guy M. Connie
Genevieve Jennings
Athens
Ben R. White
Hockingport
Oscola
Greendale
Hocking County
Bessie E North
Beaumont
Farm for Sale in Alexander Township Ohio
Farm for sale in Alexander township Athens county Ohio on Pomeroy road near Albany. About 12 acres creek bottom with good grass and buildings. Abundant water and a good neighborhood with a school and church nearby. Zaaxk Dams DC St Albany Ohlo.
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Alexander Township
Athens County
Ohio
Albany
Pomeroy Road
Cood
Zaaxk
Ohlo
Philippine Captain in Trouble Over Cleared Hemp Farm
Albert Graf, Athens boy, returns from two years in the Philippines with Company I US volunteers. In Mindanao, Captain J Burchfield had 30 acres cleared for soldiers gardens, then arrested for attempting to profit from the land. Graf supports retaining the Philippines, notes rich soil, savage natives, and details weapons carved by locals. Lieutenant F S Lowry, detailed for service, sent home a brass cannon now with Mrs. Amelia Lowry.
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Albert Graf
Athens
Philippines
United States
San Francisco
August Graf
Mayneld
Kentucky
Graf Eouated
St. Thomas
Manila
Island
Mindano
Davoa
Mindano Island
J. . Burch- Held
Company I
Madisonville
Nature
Gardena
Cordova
Saya Graf
Ike
Amun
Wim Dat Tiose
F. S. Lowry
Bis Company
Davao
Graf
Amelia Lowry
Deafness Remedies and Local Ads in Athens Ohio
An 19th or early 20th century style notice explains deafness cannot be cured by local applications and praises constitutional remedies with reference to Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It advertises Dr W S Scott eye and ear work, a hotel visit, a Fox Rest flat, and a De Witt's Little Early Risers laxative with pharmacy contact and a boxed classified offer.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Grapeiate
Tae
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Anthony Muelle
Old Tee
Stak
Cent Tures
TUE
State Hospital
Husband and Wife
Samuel Dunnett
Mary Cook
Glous
Ter
Aaron Barnard
Ida Moore
Philippine
Athens Keller
Orient
Mary Opportunition For Capitalisers
Humppine Kolves
W.S Scott of
Chilicothe
Hotel Berry
Fox Rest
A. W. Uttom
de Witt
Cline
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