Candidate slate announced for county offices
Watt MESSENGER-Piesse declares bid for county treasurer in GOP primary. FRANK FINSTERWALD seeks nomination for County Commissioner. M. F. SEWARD runs for County Commissioner. JOHN McLAUGELIN also seeks nomination for County Commissioner in the Republican primary on Aug 15.
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Watt
Messenger-Piesse
Aneut
Frank Finsterwald
Jama
John McLaugelin
Case
Lam
Republican Prisone
Beool Commissioner- BE. A. Jones Stark
Stark official BE. A Jones serves as school commissioner while George H B Watkins of Pike is named to the Board of Public Works.
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Behool
BE. A. Jones
Stark
Board of Public Works
George HB. Watkins
Pike
Athens Board Commends Action To Secure Middletown Iron Bed
The Athens Board of Trade directors are praised for promptly securing the Middletown Iron Bed Manufacturing company for Athens. The business directory comprises savvy businessmen who recognize a solid proposition, and if the manufacturing concern proves sound, Athens will gain a promising industry before the snow flies.
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Athens Board of Trade
Middletown Iron Bed
Athens
Woodworth Favored for Athens County Treasurer Nomination
The candidacy of BE Woodworth of Athens for county treasurer meets strong support across the county with indications that his nomination is nearly secured. Republicans praise his competency and party service, noting his prior strength for clerk of courts and urging a unanimous nomination by the county party.
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E. ©. Woodworth
Athens
Nelsonville
Athens County
Woodworth
Republican Party
Reublicans
Poll Tax Enforcement Under Village Ordinance
Street Commissioner McCormick enforces an ordinance requiring all able bodied citizens under fifty five to pay an eight dollar poll tax or perform two days labor on village streets. The council passed the measure to remedy street conditions and reduce strain on street upkeep.
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McCormick
Town to Enforce Poll Tax and Seize noncompliers
The city council approves vigorous enforcement of a poll tax, with the mayor and street commissioner instructed to prevent evasion. Any citizen refusing to work or possessing value other than clothing may have assets seized, even items like coats or hats not on the owner. The council argues the town must evenly fund sweeping and street work, ensuring all pay the poll tax and that public improvements continue, while stressing duties for residents and officials alike.
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Supreme Court
Price
Court Street
Plantsville notes on rain children day and local actions
A heavy rain fell Monday in Plantsville. Children day exercises at Bethel and Sharpsburg drew large crowds and pleased attendees. News mentions oil field incidents, local moves, school duties, visits, and a 21st birthday celebration hosted by Arthur Thompson.
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Bethel
Sharpsburg
Rudolph Bi Heeine
Brown
vMills
Eutecin
Carl Taylor
Xenia
Lillian Bardin
Lin Monroe
Chesterhill
Pike Valley Church News and Local Notices
Rev. Lowe of Athens preached at the Christian church Sunday. Mrs. Silas Sanborn, once not expected to live, is slowly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Angell and their little daughter of Athens visited J. H. Bobo Sunday. Lucas Kelley and wife moved to Athens as he plans to attend college. James Anthony of Angel Ridge is not expected to live. Mrs. Martha Wilson and daughter Adah spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Oxley of Athens.
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Cherrington
Guysville
W. P. Baird
Della
Blanche Finsterwald
Marchmont
F. E. C. Kirkendall
Dorothy
Piqua
J. N. Pilcher
Laelia Mansfield
South Canaan
Lowe
Athens
Christian Church
Silas Sanborn
FE. G. Angell
J. H. Bobo
Lucas Kelley
James Anthony
Angel Ridge
Martha Wilson
Adah
Oxley
Bridge Carpenter Dies on Train in Glouster
In Glouster on June 23 Richard Cray of near Thurston, a bridge carpenter for the Toledo and Ohio Central, collapsed and died from heart failure. He was brought to Drs Crawford and Allen’s office but died. Undertakers Andrews and Danford prepared the body for shipment to his home.
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Glouster
Richard Cray
Thurston
Drs. Crawford & Allen
Andrews & Danford
Canals Keep Regulating Freight Rates Despite Rail Carriage
Canals, though railways carry most freight, still pay to maintain as regulators. The transport service able to perform the work at the lowest price will set the rate for that service, regardless of whether it secures the business.
Grass varieties for range land adaptation in arid regions
The article notes tame grasses such as clover timothy and blue grass fail to acclimate in short grass or range country. It states these grasses require at least thirty inches of annual rainfall to perform, and observes chrome grass as the only variety seeming suited to that country.
Potato varieties praised for older types over modern breeds
The speaker notes that none of the current common varieties match the quality of older sorts like Peachblow Neshannock Wink Eyes and others once common forty years ago. They add that the few varieties available tend to wear out faster.
Farm Sales Show Wide Gap Between Poorly Kept Gear and Well Maintained Tools
Two recent farm auctions illustrate divergent values. One sale offered abused machinery at low prices, while another featured well maintained tools selling for over half their original cost. The owners saw a near hundred dollar swing in value reflecting the care given.
Does Ice Sink in Spring Waters
The text asks if spring ice ever sinks and explains it does not. Instead the mass gradually disintegrates into needlelike crystals less than a quarter inch wide, which quickly melt in water, causing the heavy ice field to vanish in a few minutes.
Children’s Day Exercises Draw Large Canaanville Audience
A large audience gathered at the M. E. church Sunday evening to see the children’s day program by earnest local youths. The program featured recitations, singing by a well trained choir, and other performances, reflecting a well prepared event by the community children.
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M. E
Athens Ohio election notice for $15000 electric light bonds
Electors of the village of Athens Ohio are notified that a special election will be held Monday July 13 1903 from 530 am to 530 pm to decide bonds of 15000 for erecting electric light works to light streets and public places. Voters favoring the bonds instruct ballots For the issue of bonds and those opposing print Against the issue of bonds. By order of the council June 23 1903 W B Golden Clerk June 25 1903
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Athens
State of
Ohio
W. B. Golden
Athens Ohio ordinance on vehicle speed and safety lamps
Village of Athens Ohio enacts a 8 to 10 mph speed limit on streets except select sections. Vehicles must have lights and a horn, bells or alarms when traveling at night and must stop on signal from horse teams. Speed limits at crossings and turns are set, fines capped at fifty dollars. Passed June 16 1903 by Mayor Henry Logan and Clerk W R Golden.
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Athens
Ohio
State Street
Henry Logan
W. R. Golden
Earm for Sale Cheap at Stewart Ohio 46 Acre Poultry Farm
A poultry farm of 46 acres with good soil, water, and a six room house nearby. Includes a 30 by 40 bank barn, four ceiled poultry houses, cellar, and more outbuildings. Priced at 1550, below building costs. Also 50 other farms with varying sizes and prices. Carl W. Hayes leads the real estate ad. June 4 to 25, Stewart Ohio.
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Earm
R. R
Carl W. Hayes
Stewart
Ohio
For Sale General Merchandise Stock and Property
For sale is a stock of general merchandise valued around 3000 dollars, negotiable down to 2000 on short notice. Located on the railroad with strong competition none nearby. Annual sales run from 7000 to 10000 dollars. Includes a fine two story building 40 by 50 feet, large cellar, ware room, barn and outbuildings. Desirable stand and offered at a bargain. Carl W. Hayes Stewart Ohio June 1w6.
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R. R
Carl W. Hayes
Stewart
Ohio
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