Candidacy Declares Primary Plan for County Offices
Republican nominees for Recorder Infirmary Director and County Commissioner meet in the Probate Judge’s office to approve a primary supervised by the Board of Elections. A sub committee of three is delegated to fix a date between August 18 and September 8. Candidates listed include Richards Ring Roush Jourdan and others with Dent Woodworth Hill Johnson among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Sayre
Bryson
Central Committee
D. R. Richards
Athens
W. H. Ring
F. B. Roush
William Jourdan
D. B. Lowry
Waterloo
M. F. Seward
John P. Dana
Art Riley
R. S. Dent
Dover
Woodworth
S. B. Hill
Canaan
A. L. Johnson
Remedy credited with saving life on immigrant voyage
An Elgin, Illinois comrade aboard a trip from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City suffered cholera morbus and was reportedly saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. J E Houghland of Eldon Iowa, claims ten years in immigration work and says he always carries and has used the remedy successfully. sold by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Washington City
Elgin
J. E. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Miners Vote Narrowly in Gloucester Region
Local miners unions have voted on the operators proposal with a large majority in favor. At mine No. 256 near Gloucester the tally was 131 to 9 in favor of acceptance.
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Ear Glouster
P. C. B. Club Entertained Honoring Miss Grant
The P. C. B. Club and their gentlemen friends were entertained by Miss Mazie Earhart on Friday evening in honor of Miss Mae Grant of Toledo. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thurman L. Morgan, Misses Grace Stickney Florence Clayton Freda Coultrap Rosa Minear, Messrs. Fred Pickering Thomas Cotton Chas G O'Bleness Manning Coultrap Douglas Earhart and Dr. William McFarland of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. B. Club
Mazie Earhart
Mae Grant
Toledo
Douglas Earhart
William McFarland
Pittsburg
Most Enjoyable Social Function Honors Mr and Mrs Harvey
A reception by the Ladies of the Macabees on June 30 honored Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey. Guests entered through a welcoming committee and enjoyed red, black and white decorations, refreshments, and an impromptu program. They wished the couple a long, prosperous marriage.
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Harvey
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised
An older drug advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the pleasantest and most effective cure for constipation. It claims they awaken torpid livers and unblock bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system. Sold for 25 cents at W. H. McKee’s drug store.
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Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Miss Mable Littler’s Sixteenth Birthday Party
A pleasant surprise marked Miss Mable Littler’s sixteenth birthday on East Union Street. About twenty five friends joined games and refreshments, with Miss Littler receiving many pretty presents. The group departed around eleven enjoying a jolly time.
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Mable Littler
East Union Street
Mable
Standard Oil Wagon Breaks Down in Front of Jail
A Standard Oil delivery wagon carrying 450 gallons of water white oil broke a thimble on the axle, causing a wheel to come off near the county jail. Driver N Linscott stopped promptly, and a new thimble will repair the damage.
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Standard Oil
N. Linscott
Lancaster Camp Meeting Arrangements Announced
The Lancaster Camp Meeting and Assembly season nears with an excursion day set for Thursday June 28. Camp meeting runs August 1 to 11 while the assembly continues August 11 to 19. Rev F M Swinehart and Prof H T Silverthorn have prepared a fine program. J F Kennard of Lancaster is coordinating cottages and grounds. Write to Mr Kernard for a cottage.
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Lancaster
F. M. Swinehart
H. T. Silverthorn
J. F. Kennard
Kernard
Y. Kennard
Mayor orders two women to leave Houston after trial
After Monday's trial, Mayor Day summoned two Hunkerford women and scolded them for late night trouble. He gave them one week to depart the city, noting Col Davidson advised the mayor cannot eject them without cause. The women agreed to leave, promising to pack up.
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Houston
Day
Hunkerford
Col. Davidson
Two Slight Accidents During Fourth of July in Athens
Reported in Athens two minor incidents marred the Fourth celebration. Penson Russell of Clarksburg was spritzed by a spent 32 caliber bullet near the heart but unharmed, while Chas Creamer suffered partial burns after a dynamite cracker exploded between his legs. Authorities credit strict enforcement of firework laws for the low casualty count.
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Athens
Penson Russell
Clarksburg
W. Va
Joe Russell
West Union Street
Mr. Russell
South Bridge
Chas. Creamer
Mayor Day
Definition of Real Graft in Ohio University Wings Debate
Letters critique the term graft in the Ohio University wings controversy. They argue inspectors acted within administrative powers and defend state officers, stressing love for alma mater and the need to repair rather than condemn the wings.
Modest Claims Mirror Conviction In Trials And Ads
The piece notes Maxim's gun trial surprise, then compares Chambelain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy claims. It asserts the remedy will positively cure diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains and has never failed, with W. H. McKee as the local supplier.
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Maxim
W. H. McKee
Athens County Fair and Races Sets August Dates
The Athens County Fair and Races runs August 14 to 16 at the Fair Grounds with improved facilities for exhibits and a stronger racing program led by Secretary Haning. Nearby fairs include Mason County August 9 and 10 at Point Pleasant and Hocking County August 28 to 25 at Logan in a regional round of gatherings.
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Athens County
Haning
Mason County
Point Pleasant
Hocking County
Logan
Grafting Club in Town Sparks Call for Exposure
The writer rejects the idea of a grafting or grafters' club in town or at Ohio University and urges immediate exposure and remedy by authorities. The note urges vigilance against corruption and action by those in authority to address any such misconduct.
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Ohio University
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Advertised by Cline's Pharmacy
It is always well to have a box of Salve in the house. Sunburn, cuts, bruises, piles and boils yield to De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Should keep a box on hand at all times to provide for emergencies. For years the standard, but followed by many imitators. Be sure you get the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. For sale by Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
Cline
Evangelistic Assembly Opens August First With Noted Speakers
The assembly begins August first with Y Kennard of Lancaster handling cottage inquiries. Dr W E Bierderwolfe of Monticello will lead Evangelistic services and co operate with Dr J Wilbur Chapman’s methods from major cities. C N Miles of Bellefontaine will direct singing and solo gospel numbers. Mrs Miesse of Lancaster presides at the plane, Mrs Chatterton of Fairfield county is organist for Young People, Jane Akin of Louisville returns for the Children’s Club, Rev C E Turley of Delaware Ohio leads the Boys’ Club and last year’s efforts are to be repeated.
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W. E. Bierderwolfe
Monticello
Ind
J. Wilbur Chapman
Atlanta
Terre Haute
Los Angeles
Cal
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Wash
Butte
Mont
Bierderwolfe
Elizabeth
N. J
Christ
Dr. Bierderwolfe
C. N. Miles
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Brother Miles
Miles
Miesse
Lancaster
Chatterton
Fairfield County
Jane Akin
Louisville
C. E. Turley
Delaware
Brother Turley
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promoted at Cline's Pharmacy
An advertisement promises sweet breath and healthy digestion with Kodol for Dyspepsia. It claims the product relieves sour stomach and heart palpitations from digestion disorders and urges taking a small dose after meals, noting availability at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Florida visitor travels with traveling alligator on vacation
H N Ruth of Jacksonville Florida visits friends in this county for a month vacation. He is an agent for the Fleischmann Yeast Company and carries a three foot stuffed alligator en route to Parkersburg West Virginia to visit a son.
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H. N. Ruth
Jacksonville
Florida
Fleischmann Yeast Company
Mr. Ruth
Parkersburg
W. Va
Vacation in Michigan Lake Country At Low Excursion Rates
The Michigan Lake country offers many beautiful vacation spots with small expenses. Special low rate excursion tickets are on sale daily to Michigan Summer Resorts. Ohio Central Lines agents can help plan your trip with rates train times and details. Contact MOULTON MOUE G P A Toledo for information.
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Michigan Lake Country
Michigan
Ohio Central Lines
Moulton Moue
Toledo
Village of Chauncey proposed in Athens County Ohio
Board of County Commissioners hears petition from more than thirty residents for organizing a village in Dover Township. The territory spans numerous lots and follows Hocking Canal and river meanders toward Chauncey. Estimated population 800. Edwin D. Sayre named agent. hearing scheduled August 14 at 1 PM in the County Auditor's Athens office.
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Board of County Commissioners
Athens County
Ohio
Dover Township
Chauncey
Edwin D. Sayre
Autor
Athens
Teacher Certification Examinations Scheduled in Counties
Notices announce monthly tests in Athens on the first Saturday for general certificates, with High School and Special Certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional exams occur in Steubenville Nelsonville and Glouster on May June and July Saturdays. Boxwell tests planned for Athens Guysville on the third Saturday in April and Athens Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners. Examinations for Elementary of F S Coultrap Clerk.
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Athens
Stew Nelsonville
Glouster
Guysville
Board of Examiners
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