Young Couple From Hocking United In Marriage
Miss Hannah J. Davis and Mr. John L. West were married at 10 o clock this morning in the city. The ceremony occurred at the Christian church parsonage on East Mill street, conducted by Rev. W. H. Boden. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis of the Plains. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. West. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawk. The couple will reside at Hocking where the groom works in mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. West
Christian Church
East Mill Street
W. H. Boden
Thomas Davis
Plains
J. B. West
Roy Hawk
Hocking
Recital Pleases Large Ohio University Audience
A large audience attended the Elocution Department recital at Ohio University. Students demonstrated careful preparation and training in selections, delivering with easy grace and clear enunciation. The program featured Rimkoweede Schutte, Bret Harte pieces, Holly, Seein Things at Night, A Soldier of France, Mignon Opus 55 No. 5, Scene from Ben Hur, The Egyptian Girl, and other performances by Misses Carpenter, Masheter, Lyda, Krapps, Blazer, Gage, Crossen, Danford, Walls, and Mr. Blower.
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Dents
Ohio University
Carrie Masheter
Cccttesecass
Holly
Mabel Lyda
Wes
Hazel Krapps
Goldie Blazer
France
Davis
Constance Crossen
Miss Walls
City Officials Crack Down On Street Ball Playing
Mayor Day and Police Judge Rose announce enforcement of city ordinances to stop street baseball in Athens. They report daily complaints and cite incidents of horses spooked by balls near wagons, threatening public safety. Offenders will be fined under nuisance provisions.
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Day
Athens
College Street
Court Street
Park Place
Judge Rose
Rumor of Athens Couple's Nelsonville Wedding Denied
A persistent rumor claims a popular Athens couple wed in Nelsonville about two weeks ago. Both parties vehemently deny the marriage, but the tale continues to circulate among locals.
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Athens
Nelsonville
The man driven by fear learns to boast of virtue
A reflective line notes how fear can compel a person to display excessive goodness and boast about it, suggesting a ironic contrast between true restraint and boastful selfpresentation.
University President Discusses Endowments and Athens Vote
President Alston Ellis of Ohio University spoke with the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune about endowments for Ohio State University, Athens, and Miami University under a recent compromise. He described Athens as becoming a dry town after a student voting controversy and noted the students’ legal right to vote influenced the outcome.
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Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Athens
Cincinnati
Ohio State University
University At Athens
Miami University
College At
Columbus
Ellis
Bilis
Income Tax for All: Riddle Urges Universal Direct Levy
Orwell C. Riddle spoke at the Ohio Tax Commission meeting urging a direct income tax for all persons engaged in commercial and industrial work and on farm products, to replace property and indirect levies. He argued a horizontal rate, universal taxpayer base, and public ownership implications for franchises and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Commission of Ohio
Orwell C. Riddle
Columbus Press-Post
Ohio
Aikin
Unclaimed Letters Advertised by Post Office
The list names Angie, Henry Barnes, Hattie Baxter, Edith P Bean, Wm. N. Beard, J. Bish, Etta Bobo, Minerva Carr, C. E. Craig, Levi Davis, Wyona Dalton, Thomas Dillie, George Finney, Jane Gulick, Lemore Hill, G. L. Hill, Grace Hughes, Russell Johnson, F. N. Killin, Cora Lones, Ethel McClenehan, Mrs. Anna McLain, Frank Mansfield, Bertha Mitchell, Mary Peares, Billy Pettit, Del Porter, Frank St. Clair, Mae Starkey, Laura Starkey, Stella Starkey, James Steffy, M. J. Simkins, Mamie Sowers, Hattie Vorhes, Isaac M. Waddle, W. G. White, Ida Winsor, W. R. Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertised. The unclaimed will be sent to the Dead Letter Office June 24, 1907. JOHN FINSTERWALD, P. M.
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Mae Starkey
Laura Starkey
Stella Starkey
James Steffy
M. J. Simkins
Mamie Sowers
Hattie Vorhes
Isaac M. Waddle
W. G. White
Ida
Miss) Winsor
W. R
John Finsterwald
P. M
County board hats match as recycled lids raise comment
The Board of County Commissioners gathered with straw hats, finding all three lids in the same style. Commissioner Wolf wore the only new hat, while the others used leftovers, producing a uniform, yet frugal, appearance.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wolf
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed for Families
A prompt pleasant remedy for coughs and colds Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is recommended for babies and children but suitable for all. It contains no opiates and does not constipate with honey and tar a maple syrup flavor. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Kennedy
Cline
Roosevelts Attack on Watered Stocks Praised by Business Leaders
Washington June 10 Roosevelt is praised by businessmen nationwide for exposing the muckrake claim of railroad overcapitalization in his Decoration Day speech. James A Tawney urges vigilance against federal overreach, warning of centralized rail governance and the need to protect the treasury. The piece notes census and ICC data suggesting railroad investments may exceed face value, while warning that centralization could erode local self government.
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Washington, D. C
Socfal
Roosevelt
James A Tawney
Committee On Appropriations
National House of Representatives
Republican Party
Tawney
Minnesota Statesman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gettysburg
Europe
Local Notes and Visits In a Small Town
Susan Noble of Portland visits relatives here while Richard Nixon returns from a trip with his son Fred Nixon to Wellston. Creston West Virginia visitors Mr and Mrs Florence Buck with sons Tommy and Ivan stay with T W Jones. Ira Barrows leaves for East Liverpool after weeks with his mother. Addie Watson of Porterfield visits niece Mrs Dye and brother John McLaughlin. George C Jones adds to his residence. Barrows and Miss Dunfee visit Walter Dunfee at Ireland. Hannah Green and daughter Lucy visit Mrs Bowles. Edward Gillilan of Bridgeport visits with his parents. Roy and Mrs Dunfee depart for Xenia after two weeks here. One new member joins the Baptist church. T W Jones remains bedridden. Sermons announced for local churches next Sunday morning and evening.
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Susan Noble
Portland
Richard Nixon
Fred Nixon
Wellston
Florence Buck
Tommy
Ivan
Creston
W. Va
T. W. Jones
Ira Barrows
East Liverpool
Nancy Barrows
Addie Watson
Porterfield
Xenia
The
Baptist Church
G. E. Kreager
Troy
Frost
M. E. Church
Ohioan’s idea helps shape Oklahoma constitution
An Ohio commissioner of the state board of commerce, Allen R. Foote, drafted Section 30 on accounting for all money from taxes fees fines and public charges. The editorial notes uniform accounting will curb corruption and improve public business clarity, praising Oklahoma's adoption with Ohio influence.
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Allen R. Foote
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Foote
Ohio State Journal
Ohio Board of Commerce Taxation Platform Comment
The Ohio State Board of Commerce pledges to make Ohio the best state to earn a living run a business and own property by pursuing favorable taxation policies aimed at economic growth. The platform emphasizes business climate improvements and property ownership incentives.
Sunflower Philosophy and Everyday Jests
A collection of quips on manners and human foibles. It notes how critics mock others business minds and jokes about doctors, roasts, sports, swimming, flies, towels, perseverance, measles, and a boy’s imagination in domestic life. The tone is light and observational with dated humor.
Four Doses of Kidney and Bladder Pills Aid Elton Man
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills claiming a week’s treatment for 25 cents cures backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. He says he continues taking the pills for a perfect cure and notes their superior effectiveness. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
Cline
Road viewers named for Green Run precinct change
County commissioners in quarterly session appointed Otto Bean of Kimberley William Bean of Albany and Henry Sims of Peach Ridge as road viewers for Green Run to oversee a precinct adjustment.
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Green Run
Otto Bean
Kimberley
William Bean
Albany
Henry Sims
Peach Ridge
Rigner Heads Home for Summer from Marietta College
J. J. Rigner, captain of the college football team, left this morning for his home in Cleveland to spend the summer. He plans to return next fall and may bring one or two new students with him.
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J. J. Rigner
Cleveland
Marietta Register
Flag Day Anniversary Observed Nationally
On Friday June 14 the nation marks the 130th birthday of the US flag. The piece recalls the flag’s origin in 1777 with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars, inspired by Washington and dedicated to the idea that all men are created free and equal. Citizens are urged to display the flag on public buildings and homes.
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United States
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Lakes
Pacific Sea
George Washington
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