Coal Production in 1907 Shows Ohio Fourth and Pennsylvania First
The U S Geological Survey reports 1907 coal output totals 480,460,000 tons with Pennsylvania leading at 150,321,008 tons and Illinois 51,317,000 tons. Ohio ranks fourth at 32,142,000 tons, while West Virginia produced 48,091,000 tons and the national coal value reaches $614,851,549. The average mine price for bituminous coal in 1907 was $1.11 per ton, highest since 1903 except that year, with anthracite averaging $2.14 per long ton and $2.39 excluding mine consumption.
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United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
West Virginia
Alabama
Indiana
Ilinois
Indaba
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
General Grosvenor Opens Taft Club Nomination Night
General Grosvenor addresses a Taft Club at Taft Club headquarters to back William H. Taft and James Sherman. He asserts Taft's inevitability, criticizes Bryan, and praises the Republican ticket while J. P. Wood, Sr. adds an impromptu endorsement.
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General Grosvenor
Taft Club
Chicago
William H. Taft
James Sher
Foraker Backs Taft After Nomination Letter Exchange
Washington June 19 Senator Foraker declares Republicans must unite after Chicago to back Taft for the presidency. He releases a then public correspondence with Taft offering congratulations and best wishes for success in November, Taft replying with gratitude and personal thanks for Foraker’s support.
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Senator Foraker
Taft
Foraker
Chicago
War Department
Joseph B. Foraker
Wiliam H. Taft
Eclectric Bitters Praised as Grand Family Medicine
Frank Conlan of New York endorses Eclectric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints and weak kidneys. The tonic is said to regulate digestion purify the blood and restore vitality to the sick and aged. Sold under guarantee at McKee's Drug store for 50 cents.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
McKee's Drug Store
Shooting at Masterton injures Driller from Plantsville
Marietta Ohio June 19 A sensational shooting near Masterton Monroe county leaves Mark Harris 28 a driller from Plantsville Morgan county shot in the air. Adam Peggy a resident of this city and wanted on a warrant for assault and battery fired the shot and fled. Harris arrived in town today and left for Plantsville this afternoon the wound is not yet located but Harris will recover.
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Harris
Plantsville
Devoe Paint Advertising Letter to J B Rose
A promotional letter discusses Devoe paint savings and pricing. It notes gallon values, labor cost differences, and provides Bridgeport Connecticut agents Hubbell and Wade. The text explains mixing methods and claims painted results with lead and zinc, mentioning typical gallon usage and returns.
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Devoe
Bridgeport
Conn
Hubbell & Wade
Devor
Devoe & CO
Prizes Awarded for University Orations and Baseball Honors
President Alston Ellis awarded prizes for the best orations at the commencement. Miss Mary Simon won $15 for The Poem of Nineteenth Century, while F. J. Johnson earned $10 for The Modern Atlas. Baseball prizes went to Rhys Evans, $10 captain, and George Thomas, $5 former captain, judged by Father J. T. Hannahan, Ss. M Johnson, and W. W. Wetkina.
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Alston Ellis
Mary Simon
F. J. Johnson
T. M. Copeland
H. K. Wilson
Bh. Martzolff
Ss. M Johnson
W. W. Wetkina
Sand Run to Resume Coal Output as Mines Reopen
Nelsonville Ohio June 20 work on the Sand Run branch will repair tracks and clear empty cars for resumed traffic. Three small mines will open soon with Frank Sheren and Buckeye Coal Company among operators. rail access and loading facilities are being readied for twenty years of activity.
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Nelsonville
Sand Run
Monday Creek
Rhe Minea” Wi
Frank Sheren
Bie Seven Company
Buckeye Coal Company
Robert Eddy
Two Divorce Actions Filed in Common Pleas Court
Two divorce suits were filed in common pleas court on Friday. Daniel Gibson claims abandonment by Lizze Gibson, whom he wed February 16, 1882, with four children now aged 12 to 26. He alleges she deserted him May 30, 1904 and persuaded the children to live apart. Metta Pratt sues Charles Pratt for willful absence since August 28, 1899, with one child Werihy age 7. she states he has been absent more than three years.
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Common Pleas Court
Daniel Gibson
Lizze Gibson
Purtney
Grosvenor
Jones Worstell
Mr. Gibson
Metta Pratt
Charles Pratt
Lewis and
Sayre
Dr Thomas Kelectric Oil Cures Advertised Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Kelectric Oil as a cure for pain in any part of the body. The copy promises relief within a few hours and claims immediate soothing effects.
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Thomas
Facts for Sick Women Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
An advertisement promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female ailments. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and various bodily complaints and offers free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lydia BE
Saloon Case Dropped Without Trial in Floodwood
Frank Tolliver proprietor of the Black Cat saloon at Floodwood avoids trial as the Taxpayers Association withdraws the warrant and Tolliver to pay costs. Two warrants remain for his bartender. Tolliver refused payment and the bartender failed to appear, releasing him on recognizance. Also notes Spring Fever and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a tonic.
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Tolliver
Floodwood
Sharp
Nelsonville Foreman Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Claud Seville a Hocking Valley railroad foreman in Nelsonville Ohio was arrested on assault and battery charges after a Tuesday quarrel with his wife Ada Seville. He pleaded guilty and received a 25 dollar fine and 30 days in the workhouse, later suspended pending reconciliation and arrangement to pay the balance.
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Vise
Ala
Mrs J B Stewart Visiting with Grace Jewell
Mrs J B Stewart of near Stewart is visiting with her daughter Miss Grace Jewell, spending time together in the area.
Dorothy Vernon Writing Tablet and Envelopes Sale
Dorothy Vernon offers a writing tablet and 24 envelopes of good Scotch fat ric in a box for 25c at Henderson Cride Drug Co. items dated 6-24x2.
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Dorothy Vernon
Hendersoncride? Drug CO
Local Guests Visit Hooper Family From Carpenter
Mrs. Brad Woodyard and her daughter Blanche and Mrs. Owen Woodyard with son Orville, all from Carpenter, were guests of 8. F. Hooper and family on Friday.
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Brad Woodyard
Blanche
Owen Woodyard
Orville
Carpenter
F. Hooper
Local Notes Frequent Visitors and Hospitable Calls
Rev and Mrs Koon rushed to Murray City to be with their ill daughter as families from Nelsonville Athens and Chauncey visited relatives. Olive Gabriel Virgil and others traveled to Chauncey while Mrs Shields and family visited Athens. Reynolds Lenigar and Lecrett near Cananville joined guests at Nelsonville and Greendale during the week.
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Koon
Murray City
He “i. Very
G. W. Schaffer
Nelsonville
Ora
Athens
Marry Moore
Fannie McCathran
Grace
Bessie Moore
Derrell
Lydia Reabout
Chauncey
Rose Fergu
Edith Martin
Middleport
Marla Tedrow
Lizzie Connett
John Gabriel
Gabrile
Circle Hill
Shields
Olive Gabriel
Virgil
Mrs. Scott
Salem
Fletcher Hawk
Reynolds Lenigar
Greendale
Lecrett
Canaanville
J. K. Brown
F. M. McHerg
Mary Dowler
Graham's Chapel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Hattie Kelley and son Herbert from Athens visited Mr and Mrs Robert McChain. Henry Lauer and Eugene Butts from Amesville stayed over with Mr and Mrs P P Lauer. Julia Basler and Bernice from Columbus visited William Pedron’s family. Ruth Jerseyville visited Lewis Hawk. Harvey Williams from Charles Chapel visited John Hawk family. Herbert Hawk hosted guests including William Tedrow and Goldie, Robert McClain, Julia Basler and Bernice from Columbus. Lorene Fulton of Athens visiting friends. Elmer and Herbie Finsterwald from Angel Ridge visited D E B Love family. Mattie Fulton of Albany visiting locals. Several young men attended ball game at Guysville. Robert McClain toured Athens on business.
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Henry Lauer
Eugene Butts
Amesville
P. P. Lauer
Julia Basler
Bernice
Columbus
Wiliam Pedron
Frmont Ruth
Jerseyville
Lewis Hawk and
Harvey Williams
Charles’ Chapel
John Hawk
Herbert Hawk
William Tedrow
Goldie
Robert McClain
Hattie Kelley
Herbert
Athens
Lorene Fulton
Elmer and
Herbie Finsterwald
Angel Ridge
D. EB. Love
Mattie Fulton
Albany
Guysville
City Council OKs Paving Plan for Glouster Streets
At the regular session the council authorized paving Republic Avenue Madison to rail, Madison to Front, Cherry from Madison to Summit, Summit from Republic to Front, Front to railroad, and an alley from High to Front. A tax levy of five and a half mills was approved to fund municipal needs.
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Old
Republic Avene
Madison Street
Crawford
Funi
Broad Street
Counell
Myrtle Gotniley
Council
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Wins Endorsement
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a sore after trying other methods. He says a less than half cent box achieved a perfect cure and that McKee’s Drug Store sold the product with a guarantee.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Meteo
Bucklen
McKee
Marshfield News Briefs Highlight July Fourth Picnic Plans
Children Day services drew strong crowds at the M B church and the Disciple church in Marshfield. Citizens Telephone plans two more wires on the Athens line to improve service. Marshfield lodges prepare a grand July Fourth picnic with vendors and refreshments at the school grove. Local residents Mrs Dowler of Gloucester and Mrs Williams of Latrigar are noted visitors. Robert Carmichael of 7 Dale reported on Tuesday business. A marriage occurred at the M E Parsonage between James Iravan and Reba Snyder of the area.
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Cess
Citizens’ Telephone
Athens
Marshfield
Dowler
Glouster
Williams
Latrigare
Robert Carmichael
7 Dale
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