Game of Wits in the New Oil Boom
In midafternoon the Fulton household receives a letter from Calvin Gray proposing a partnership to open a restaurant in Wichita Falls funded by him, while Margie Fulton contemplates leaving her old life behind. A new oil strike sparks countywide excitement as trains and roads flood with traffic and speculation, drawing in the Nelsons and others to the boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arline
Gray
Buddy
Miss Montague
Jove
Bennie
Wichita
Margie Fulton
Mr. Gray
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Mrs Hall
Lima Ohio reader Mrs G W Hall reports long years of illness improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She regained ability to wash and walk distances, endorsing the remedy for related weak run down feelings. The ad appears amid wider text on oil and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E.pinkham
Lima
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
G. W. Hall
Hazel Avenue
Prosecution Promised At Ohio Spiritualists’ Jubilee
Columbus June 19 The prosecution of fake spiritualists who discredit the church by preying on the public will be a main topic at the silver jubilee convention of the Ohio Spiritualists' Association opening here tomorrow. President George B. Warnes of Chicago and Rev. H. P. Strack of Washington will be honored guests. Mayor Thomas and Chief of Police French will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Spiritualist
Ohio
Spiritualists’ Association
George B. Warnes
Chicago
H. P. Strack
Washington
Thomas
French
Lava flow from Mount Fria eases near Catania
Lava from Mount Fria diminishes slightly near Catania as of noon reported from Linguaglossa.
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Catania
Italy
Mount Fria
Linguagiossa
Ford Triumphs Over Elephant At Bucyrus Circus
Henry of Detroit and a Ford truck faced a mighty elephant during a Bucyrus circus visit. S. W. Kiess delivered hay and grain, then fled as the elephant seized the truck rear wheel, causing the vehicle to groan, rock, and finally break free with a triumphant rattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Detroit
Bucyrus
S. W
Kiess
Vanderhoof Ladies Aid Enjoys Evening at Emma Jeffers Home
The Vanderhoof Ladies Aid of Lawrence Chapel hosted families Thursday at Mrs. Emma Jeffers home Lottridge with music conversation and a lunch. The Indies held their regular monthly meeting 37 attended and reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chapel
Emma Jeffers
Lottridge
Professor Resigns Cincinnati Pediatric Chair to Join Harvard
Dr Kenneth D Blackfan, professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati Medical College, resigned last night to accept a similar post at Harvard University, effective September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Kenneth D. Blackfan
Medical College of Theniversity of Cincinnati
Harvard University
Blaze at Pollock and Davis auto shop damages 42 cars
Fire at Pollock and Davis Co auto repair shop on Fuelid avenue caused $30,990 in damage destroying 42 automobiles. The blaze of unknown origin spread rapidly to oil and gasoline supplies, with crews fighting the flames through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pollock and Davis Co
Fuelid Avenue
A Good Thing Dont Miss It Newspaper Offer
Send your name and address plainly written with this slip to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa for a trial package. Includes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup bronchial fu and whooping coughs and tickling throat Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles indigestion gassy pains biliousness and constipation Chamberlains Salve for burns scalds wounds piles and skin affections all for 5 cents. Dont miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Law Abiding Nash Group Cleared in Stewart Athens Rumor
In Rome Township D H Nash and friends camped on a local property for six to seven weeks. A nearby resident defends them against liquor rumors, stating no drinking has occurred and praising Nash as a game warden and law abiding. The note also records local social visits and a mail carrier accident near Bakers Crossing.
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Sasat
Rome
Stewart
Athens
D. H. Nash
Will Jenkins
Mr. Nash
Glouster Brown Sr. in Critical Health at Family Home
Joseph Brown Sr. aged 77 remains in serious condition at the home of his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs. Thomas Hemsley. He has been in poor health for years and was unconscious since last Friday. Son Joe Brown Jr. of Neffs arrived this morning due to his father’s critical state.
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Joseph Brown Sr
Thomas Hemsley
Brown
Joe Brown Jr
Neffs
Pharmacy Board Exam Week Opens in Columbus
W. R R. Drury a member of the state board of pharmacy attends a board session in Columbus during examination week. The board expects a class of at least 6000 to take the test this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R R. Drury
State Board of Pharmacy
Columbus
Mrs. FE. L. Jones Hosts Just a More Club on Main
Mrs. FE L Jones entertained the Just a More Club at her Main street home Friday evening a social good time and pleasing refreshments were served Miss Vera Achauer received a letter announcing the safe arrival of her parents Mr and Mrs B F Achauer in Los Angeles California
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FE. L. Jones
Main Street
Vera Achauer
B. F. Achauer
Los Angeles
California
Illness Calls Cousins to Logan From Nelsonville
Mrs Catherine Daughterty travels to Logan on Saturday due to her cousin Madison Mounts illness. She is accompanied by cousin Mrs Harvey Howard from Nelsonville. Miss Jessie Galbraith and Miss Phy lis Croft return from Germania West Virginia after visiting Miss Washington for a few days.
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Catherine Daughterty
Logan
Madison Mounts
Nelsonville
Harvey Howard
Jessie Galbraith
Phylis Croft
Germania
W. Va
Sunday Visit Highlights Athens Guests in Victim’s Circle
Mr and Mrs Don Burt were Sunday guests of relatives in Athens. Mrs William Fry returned from Grant hospital Columbus Saturday evening and is in critical condition with death hourly expected. She was admitted Thursday but doctors could not help her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burt
Athens
William Fry
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Address on Americanism Draws Crowd at Opera House
Rev Harter of Chauncey delivered an address on Americanism at the opera house Sunday morning. The talk strongly praised the K1 Klux and its aims. A fair crowd attended. Next Sunday Jacksonville and Chauncey meet on the Jacksonville grounds with a large crowd expected. Smith of Lancaster will catch for Jacksonville.
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Opera House
Harter
Chauncey
Jacksonville
Smith
Lancaster
Fashion Note on Wide Bertha and Surplice Style
A fashion caption describes how the wide bertha follows the surplice idea and is fastened at the waist with a delicate ornament or a corsage bouquet. The piece emphasizes decorative elements and waistline emphasis in dress design.
Drowning Fatality Shocks Local Family
Ireland Rernetee Manns aged four and a half, daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Manns, fell into a cistern and drowned last Wednesday morning. Funeral held Friday at Antioch. The Manns family includes four girls and one boy. Nearby residents Mrs RBurtle Cubbison and family from Newell Pennsylvania visit Ida Cubbison. The community attended a K K K meeting at Coolville Camp grounds Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Walter Root of Newell PA visit relatives here. Detour around theerkersburg Athens road increases local traffic. Myrtle Hornsby visited Parkersburg Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Marietta were Sunday guests.
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Rernetee Manns
J. P. Manne
Antioch
Coolville Camp Grounds
Walter Root
Newell, Pa
thearkersburg-Athens Road
Myrtle Hornsby
Parkersburg
Robert Smith
Marietta
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Calvin Gray
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P.D.Q
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Jackson
Atlantic Company
Red River
Parker
Louisiaa
Arkansas
Nelson
Yokel
Heresay
Kenry Nelson
Arkansas Farmer
Wichita Falls
Brick Stoner
Hot Springs
Stoner
McWade
Mallow
Casser
Avenger
Brick
Wichitta Falls
Martilulton
Avenger Number One
Vanderhoof
J. T. Hornsby
W. E. Bingman
Pomona Grange
Steward
EF. L. Bowers
Luther Brafford
Belpre
R. R. Crislip
Bakers Crossing
Ford
Floyd Russe
Hiram Root
Newell
Dudley Root
Stewar
Emerson Daugherty
Layman O’neal
Smast Spe
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Ireland
Lillian Brenington
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Red Crown
Swanson Furniture Co
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