Parades and Polarized Tensions Mark Lincoln Campaign Echoes
Retired veteran James Pratt recalls a Dover township parade during Lincolns 1860 campaign. Amid white-clad teams, log wagons, and a rail-splitting figure, a fight over a promised flag, a Douglas shout, and a cellar clash colored the Athens event. Prudence amid era politics defined Pratt’s memory of the town’s participation.
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Lintoln
James Pratt
Cemetery Street
Sugar Creek
Pratt
Athens
U. S
Eli Brown
Dover Township
Dover
Brown House
Howard Hall
Douglas
Pleashat
Pratts’ Grove
Women Seek City Office in Ohio Primary Bids
State wide August 9 primary nominations draw women into mayor and city posts though interest remains uneven. In Bellfontaine Mingo Junction Chillicothe Warren and Findlay women contest mayorships. five filed for special charter posts. Cleveland bypassed primary elimination. Columbus to elect councilmen and school board members. Toledo and Akron show civic stir amid contested city government questions.
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Apa
Thy
Bellfontaine
Mingo Junction
Rus
Chillicothe
Warren
Pindlay
Wayor
Cleveland
Columbus
Board of Education
Toledo
Akron
Usai
Ohio History Chronology Highlights From 1803 to 1900
Notes recount actions and births in Ohio history including Jeremiah Morrow as first U.S. representative in 1808, Miami Canal groundbreaking in 1825, Daniel Beard born in Cincinnati in 1860, Democratic State convention nominating George Hoadly in 1803, and a fatal rail accident near Prospect in 1893.
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Jeremiah Morrow
Ohio
Miami Canal
Middletown
PD. Witt Clinton
New York
Daniel Carter Beard
Cincinnati
Boston
Columbus
George Hoadly
Hamilton County
Prospect
State board aims major reforms for insane hospitals
The board of administration plans a far reaching report to Governor Davis detailing expanded employment and segregated housing for patients at state hospitals. It advocates paid, productive work, expanded farming and light manufacturing, and increased funding for juvenile research to benefit probate courts.
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Board of Administration
Harry L. Davis
E. C. Shaw
E. M. Baehr
Harris
Department of Juvenile Research
Lima
Shaw
Baehr
Ohio
Colossal Carrier of the North Finds New Home in New York
The article traces the rise of Canadian Pacific from a frontier dream to a vast transcontinental railway and shipping empire. It notes the consolidation of New York representation in the Canadian Pacific Building, underscores key figures like Captain Palliser Donald Smith and William Van Horne, and highlights milestones in Canadian Pacific’s growth, wartime shipping, and global reach.
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Colossal
Carrier OF the
New York
Canadian Pacific
Pacific
Peoes T
Oe Dees
Rand Pes
Fg Mae
Captain Palliser
Canadian Rockies
Donald Smith
William An Horne
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ste
United States
Two Weeks of Salvation Army Special Services Begin
Envoy Casey, Salvation Army spiritual specialist, will lead a two week meeting here starting this evening with daily sessions except Monday. An open air talk will precede the 7 pm door meeting at 6 30 each night. Captain Devol asks for relief materials and clothing. donations may be left at the mayor's office or by calling 5192. In Woodsfield Ohio a cemetery hosts a gas well producing several million feet daily.
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Casey
Salvation Army
Blic
Captain Devol
Woodsfield
Ohio
Residents seek change from No Industry to South Canton
North Industry residents, south of Canton Ohio, protest the abbreviation No Industry in railroad timetables. They claim it misleads visitors and erodes town identity. Petition drives are planned to re name the village South Canton.
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Canton
North Industry
Here
South Canton
Increase in personal crisis reports blamed on divorces and amending laws
New York reports show not less than 12 000 personal crisis cases in 1920 with 707 involving children. Dr F L Hoffman cites troubled living conditions and eighteenth amendment restrictions on narcotics as factors, while Rev Harry Warren urges firearm controls and guidance for youth and adults.
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New York
Save-a-Life League
F. L. Hoffman
Harry Warren
League
Hoffman
Warren
Children Day Exercises Shine at M B Church
Murray City notes report a large audience for Sunday night Children Day at the M B church where the girls' choir provided fine music and the program was a decided success. Also mentions local visits, illnesses, and a carbon hill community meeting with varying events.
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M.B. Church
William Bush
Cleveland
James Loper
New Town
W. S. Jones
Logan
Olive Bishop
Split Lake
Bert Terwilliger
Charles Beard
Kemper
Nelsonville
M. E
O’eclock
Murray
Carbon Hill
Bishop
Community Notes From Middleport and Nearby Towns
Harrisonville visitor E. E. Stansbury of Middleport stopped in Tuesday. Young people performed at the Halls Friday evening. Ella Dutton and Lucile of Middleport visited Mrs. Hattie McClure last week. Dr. Day sold his Ford to Allen Stotts Tuesday. S. G. Lathey of Pomeroy stayed with Riley Lathey last week. Mrs. E. J. Lee returned after a week with river friends. Eastern Stars inspection Tuesday night. Ice cream social by the Grange drew good crowds despite rain. Mrs. Wakely of Rose Hill visited at the Moarees. Lee Myers of Rutland advised townsfolk to act quickly and stay mentally prepared.
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E. E. Stansbury
Middleport
Dexter
Ella Dutton
Lucile
Hattie McClure
Dr. Day
Allen Stotts
S. G. Lathey
Pomeroy
Riley Lathey
E. J. Lee
Will’ Day
Louis Harmon
J.S. Bradfield
The
Grange
Thunder storm dampens attendance at Saturday inspection
The inspection Saturday night drew few attendees due to a thunder storm. Will Forrest spent the past week working at William Beckners in Rutland.
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Will Forrest
William Beckners
Rutland
Carbon Hill Community Visits and Local Gatherings
Carbon Hill residents host Freda Sweazy of Columbus and Genevieve Frazier with Edna Bumgardner of The Plains visiting friends. Out-of-town speakers attended Sunday services at the M E church including Rev. Bishop, Rev. Paul Kemper, Dr. Evans, Prof. Ferree, Prof. Dixon, Rev. Lineberger and Rev. Donnally. A surprise party honored Blanche Smith with games music and refreshments at the Smith home.
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Freda Sweazy
Columbus
Carbon Hill
M. E
Bishop
Murray City
Paul E. Kemper
Nelsonville
Evans
Athens
E. A. Ferree
Dixon
Lineberger
Donnally
Genevieve Frazier
Edna Bumgardner
the Plains
Ham Tigner
Gerald
Parsti
Carl Smith
the Plaines
Nine Dalton
Opal Robey
Ollie Horn
Ora Smith
Eva Coffey
Clara Johnson
Mabel Lowes
Ruth Smith
Blanche Smith
Burl Hawk
Howard Mitchel
Ralph Robey
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Bet Prompted Skeptic to Try
A skeptic took a $50 bet on Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble after a friend's advice. The simple preparation allegedly removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation linked to stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose allegedly proves it. money refunded. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Ever bearing orange discovered in Avon Park Florida
In Avon Park near Tampa Florida a 15 year old ever bearing orange tree is guarded by two guards and fenced with a 20 foot wire to protect it. Citrus growers bought the tree and lease its grove with plans to propagate budwood and plant as many as 250000 trees by 1823. The mystery tree is expected to revolutionize the Florida orange industry and could be worth millions.
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Tampa
Fra
Avon Park
South Florida
Temple
W. C. Temple
First London-born King and Queen Rule Britain Together
King George and Queen Mary become the first London natives to jointly lead the nation. The historic pairing marks a milestone in royal succession and reign as Britain charts a new era under their constitutional influence.
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King George
Queen Mary
Local Folks Attend Visits Across Towns in Ohio Area
Wrightstown residents and area families shared weekend visits with relatives in Chester Hooper Ridge Amesville Glouster and Federal. Miss Edna Swart spent Sunday with Marie Morris and John Berry called on Chas Andersons family. An eagle can live from 82 to 160 years.
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Marie Morris
Russell Talbott
Chester
Stace Sayers
Hooper Ridge
George Smart
William Balderson
George
Mary Phillips
Amesville
Aaron Ball
Herb
Edna Swart
Elsie Murphey
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