Second Track May Be Built to Meet Competition
The Hocking Valley Railway plans a second track from Columbus to the Ohio River to boost motor car service and freight handling. A trial of electric cars on trunk lines is being investigated to counter Scioto Valley Traction Company expansion toward Logan and Athens. President Monsarrat supports the project as a low-cost defense against interurban competition.
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Columbus Dispatch
Ray
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Columbus
Ohiors
Sciotovalley Traction Company
Sesoto Valley Traction Company
Ohio River
Hocking Valley
Monsarrat
Scioto Valley Company
H. V
Scioto Valley Traction Company
Scioto Vally Company
Logan
Athens
Dispatch
Elevator crush wounds Amsa Hooper in Parkersburg
Amsa Hooper of this city suffered serious internal injuries in a Parkersburg freight elevator accident. Discovered by the firm bookkeeper around 1 PM, he was rescued after a struggle and taken to a hospital. His condition was reported critical with life chances slight. Hooper manages Smith Hardware Company’s retail department. his wife is in New Martinsville.
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Hel
Hal Wood
New Martinsville
Elmer Angell
J. M. Higgins
Parkersburg
Hooper
Caldwell store glass misfortune with repeated breakages
The Rothman store in Cauinball Brock suffered repeated plate glass breakages as replacements arrived broken. Mr. Campbell attempted four shipments for a single show window, with only broken pieces reaching Athens each time, leaving the window unrepaired and prospects uncertain.
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Rothman
Cauinball Brock
Campbell
Athens
Glanders May Exist in Athens
Dayton reports possible glanders in Athens horses causing hostility toward veterinarians who condemned afflicted animals. Dr. Charles W. Secoy notes a fetid arrhal fever might lead to glanders, plans to investigate with county commissioners' tentative approval, and government expert input sought. Glanders is fatal to humans and horses.
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Dayton
State Journal
Charles W. Secoy
Secoy
Colvig
Glanders
Dogs poisoned on State Street leave owners grieving
Two water spaniel and shepherd dogs were poisoned last night by an unknown person on State Street. Despite heroic efforts, the poison overwhelmed the pets. Funerals were held in the forenoon today as mourners paid tribute to the animals, both noted as beloved pets of their families.
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Sile Dew
Fine Shepard
German miner Jeffke found dead near Redtown
July 19 Jacksonville German immigrant August Jeffke aged 55 was found dead on the pike between here and Redtown. He worked in a mine and had faced heavy drinking. coroner Lane viewed the body and death was likely due to heart disease. The man had no known relatives and lived in bachelor quarters.
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Jacksonville
Jeffke
Here
Redtown
Lane
Fuss and Fume Over Weather Madness
A satirical guide urges readers to obsess over heat, declare record warmth, and react with exaggerated complaints. It mocks excessive weather anxiety, daily routines, and public reactions while suggesting extreme measures to cope with summer heat.
Dedication of Pratt Street Mission Opens August 5
The Athens Mission Church has incorporated the Pratt Street work, deeded the property, and begun nightly services for two months. Dedication will be Sunday August 5 conducted by Rev. Fred T. Fuge of Fostoria with other workers from nearby places. The effort aims to rescue souls and unite Christians in service rather than divide churches, under CORA M. TURBEN.
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Pratt Street
Athens Mission Church
Fred T. Fuge
Fostoria
Apostolic Holiness Union of
Ohio
Athens
Cora M. Turben
Exciting clash ends 7 6 as Invincibles topple Apple Pullers
Sharps Invincibles beat Alexander Apple Pullers 7 to 6 in a thrilling game Saturday afternoon. Rival pitchers Moreheart and Alexander faced strong lineups with batteries Moreheart Johnson and Alexander Creamer. Local ads promote Canedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar and Pleasanteat cough syrup from Clina’s Pharmacy.
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Sharps
Invincibles
Alexander
Apple Pullers
Moreheart
Batteries
Johnson
Creamer
Canedy
Clina
Stalder Buys Residence on Morris Avenue for 3000
Barry G. Stalder purchased Henry D. Nice’s residence on lower Morris Avenue for 3000 dollars. The note hints the Elm street tangle and Stalder’s stake in nearby lots may influence council matters. An ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 25 cents, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Barry G. Stalder
Henry D. Nice
Lower Morris Avenue
Crooked Elm Street
Agar
Stalder
Hollister’s
Cline
Do You Wish to Make a Sale or Exchange
If you have a farm home business or property to sell or exchange write J. W. Davis Jr Coolie Ohio BRD 3 Box 27 7 12 19 26 w.
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J. W. Davis, Jr
Coolie
Veterinary Inspector Exam Notice for 1906
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an exam on August 8, 1906 in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Ironton Toledo and Zanesville to fill vacancies as veterinary inspector in the Bureau of Animal Industry at 1200 dollars annual. Applicants must be graduates of veterinary colleges aged 20 or more with two to three years of veterinary study depending on graduation year. The exam includes spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship anatomy physiology pathology and veterinary medicine with seven hours allotted.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Ironton
Toledo
Zanesville
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Department
Nelsonville Pitcher Denies Early Fame in Fast Company
Nelsonville lad Jack Taylor pitched seven innings for the New York Nationals against Chicago in a Tatter city game that ended 3 to 3 in the 12th inning due to darkness. Three hits were allowed in the seven frames, and the performance earned praise as Taylor shows potential for fast company.
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Nelsonville
Jack Taylor
New York
Chicago Nationals
Tatter City
Taylor
To Cure a Gold in One Day Patent Ad
An old fashion patent medicine claim promises cure of a gold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box and price is 25 cents.
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Zane
E. W. Grove
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