Large Coal Production Dominates 1902 Ohio Output
The 1902 Ohio coal report shows total production at 24,129,267 tons, a gain of 8,607,977 from 1901 and the Hocking Valley district yielding 8,616,760 tons or 37.2 percent of state output. Athens County leads, with Guernsey Perry Jackson Hocking, Belmont posting multi million ton totals. 81 fatal accidents and 582 total accidents marked the year.
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Hocking Valley
Biddison
Ohio
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Illinois
West Virginia
Guernsey County
Perry County
Jackson County
Hocking
Belmont County
Athens
Perry
First Graduate of Vocal Music at Ohio University
Miss Olah Angell Hooper becomes the first graduate in vocal music at Ohio University and also completes studies in instrumental music and harmony. She has long delighted the public with her singing and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Amsy Hooper of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olah Angell Hooper
Ohio University
Amsy Hooper
School Changes at Gloster and McArthur
John F. Henderson, longtime Gloster superintendent, is elected superintendent at McArthur succeeding M A Henson. At Glouster board meeting M M Bryson county examiner was chosen as superintendent. he was the sole applicant. Alva Dille named to high schools. Jennie Nelson B grammar. primary teachers listed: Ben Walsh Grace Allen Alta McFoose Lelia Campbell Nellie Alderman Alice Vernon Ida Wedge Jennie Theopilus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Henderson
Gloster School
McArthur
M. A. Henson
Board of Education
Glouster
M. M. Bryson
Alva Dille
Jennie Nelson
Ben Walsh
Grace Allen
Alta McFoose
Lelia Campbell
Nellie Alderman
Alice Vernon
Ida Wedge
Jennie Theopilus
Ohio State Teachers Meeting Excursion Tickets Offered
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines will sell excursion tickets to Pat-In-Bay for the Ohio State Teachers Association annual meeting on June 30 July 1 and 2. One fare for the round trip from all Ohio stations. Tickets good returning until July 10 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat-In-Bay
Ohio Central Lines
Ohio
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Fourth of July Round Trip Rates Announced
Ohio Central Lines offers a single fare for round trips between all stations for the Fourth of July. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with return validity through July 6, 1903. Tickets may also be bought on those dates to points on connecting lines within 200 miles.
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Ohio Central
Ohio Central Lines
Moulton Houk
G. P
Toledo
Ohi
Lydia E Pinkham Vege Table Compound Gains Notice
Less indeed is the success of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound compared with all other medicines for women. It has the greatest record for absolute cures among female medicines for a quarter century due to its sterling worth.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Athens Jeweler Taken From Train After Mental Breakdown
Walter Heminghouse, a young Athens jeweler, was removed from a Hocking Valley train after a sudden bout of temporary insanity. He behaved oddly after Athens station, troubled the crew, and was taken to his father’s home in Royalton by Constable Lon Perry. Authorities attribute the illness to a troubled love affair.
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Walter Heminghouse
Athens
Hocking Valley
Lon Perry
Royalton
Lancaster Gazette
Nelsonville Gets Modern Postoffice in Barron Building
Buckeye News notes Nelsonville will move its post office to the new Barron building around July 1. The facility features marble floors, combination lock boxes, a waiting railing, and no keys, promising reduced crowding and up to date amenities in one of the state’s swellest small post offices.
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Barron
Nelsonville
Buckeye News
Hocking Valley Ticket Sale For State Convention
The Hocking Valley Railway offers round trip tickets at a single fare for the State Convention of the Ohio Christian Endeavor Union in Elyria. Tickets are good for travel to the event and return until June 29. The sale spans June 24 to 26 with travel details posted for attendees.
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Ohio Christian Endeavor Union
Elyria
Hocking Valley
Oleomargarine Output Drops After Tax Marking Rule
Oleomargarine production fell by 34,851,622 pounds over ten months due to the new tax and requirement that packages be marked. The drop reflects reduced consumer demand and increased labeling compliance costs across producers.
Ohio University graduates record large commercial department class
The Ohio University commercial department reports the year’s largest graduating class since its founding. Head Prof. C. M. Copeland receives credit for the strong showing. The list includes graduates from Athens and nearby towns such as Union Furnace Sugar Grove Glouster Marshfield Waverly Pomeroy Point Pleasant Albany Smithfield and Claysville among others.
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Ohio University
C. M. Copeland
Fred Leslie Alderman
Athens
Lizzie Belie Anthony
Union Furnace
Robert Francis Bishop Jr
Edward James Brown
Sugar Grove
Freeman Whitmore Brown
Logan
Milton Maywould Brown
Mae Grace Bryson
Glouster
Margaret Maud
Garfield B. Morrow
Claysville
Winifred Gertrude Mott
Pomeroy
Nannie Louise Nease
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Amanda L. Robinet
Albany
Nell Rutledge Scott
Blanche Estelle Smith
Homer White
Anna Estella Wood
Smithfield
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Comes to Athens Canvas
In a July 3 performance at Athens a large Canvas revival of Uncle Tom’s Cabin brings plantation era scenes to life. The show depicts enslaved workers gathering at dusk and staging a night-time community gathering reflecting historical practices under slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massa
al. W. Marin
Athens
A Woman's Complexion and A Missionary Night Game
An essay-like piece extols purifying the blood and liver health to improve complexions, pitching Green's August Flower as a remedy for skin tone, constipation, and nervousness, with a price note. It also describes a party game titled Missionary, where heathen and Christian sides enact embracing Christianity.
O Life Bounding in Veins and Hood's Sarsaparilla Praise
A poet exclaims life’s vigor while praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for building up the system and renewing strength. The piece argues that the weak should use the medicine to regain health and vitality, noting it has helped thousands. It also ponders why a trifling man grows heavy whiskers.
Electric Bitters cures Mrs Newsom’s long illness
Mrs 8 H Newsom of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble with no relief. After trying Electric Bitters she improved at once and fully recovered. The remedy is touted for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and sold for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by W H McKee, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
W. H. McKee
Probate Notices Filed In Athens County Ohio
Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio lists accounts filed with the court and suspended for exceptions until July 4 1908 at 10 a m. Guardianship accounts for Margaret Mulligan Frances Mulligan Catherine Gabriel final accounts for Lewis Davenport Daniel B Vernon and Harriet B Smith estates executrix Lucia J Putnam final and first accounts. Judge A W Lynch signs June 18 to July 2.
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Athens County
Ohio
Maria Mulligan
Margaret Mulligan
Joseph Mulligan
Frances Mulligan
L. M. Dorsey
Catherine Gabriel
W. G. Hickman
Lewis Davenport
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Ohio State Teachers’ Meeting
J. H. Merchant
Freeport
Wader
Merchant
LHFE
C.O
Canton
icKee’s
F. Wright
Oelwein
Iowa
New York
ApeLarpe Prant
St. Ann’s Ave
New York City
Jeweler
Uncle Tom
C. H
Edna Thompson
Denver
Col
International Convention
United Society Christian Endeavor
Usy
Baltimore
P. McCarty
Cincinnati
General Pass
Ail
Crevecann
Manhattan Therapeutic Association Dept
Broadway
Sam
Bright
Dra, Kennedy & Kergan
W. A. Belton
Gonsuioten
Drs. Kennedy
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