Knights Templar to Dedicate New Masonic Temple at Lancaster
A large delegation of Knights Templar is expected to travel to Lancaster on Wednesday for the dedicatory service of the new Masonic temple. The Lancaster committee invites Sir Knights and their ladies, with a special ladies’ committee at the depot to greet guests. A noon dinner will be served, a dedicated car will transport the commandery, and a band will provide music for a first class, seasonal event.
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Knights Templar
Lancaster
Lancaster Templars
Commandery
Masonic Temple
Kenyon Falls to Ohio 5 3 and 5 1 in hockey notes
Ohio team posts two games defeating Kenyon 5 to 3 with Kaler and Blythe scoring. A second win 5 to 1 features Coleman and Blythe among the scorers.
Hill in Poor Health at Alma Springs Michigan
County Commissioner 8. B. Hill is reported in poor health and staying at Alma Springs, a resort in central Michigan. He had been indisposed for some time, but is improving rapidly. Alma Springs lies about 150 miles north of Toledo.
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B. Hill
Alma Springs
Mich
Wolverine Estate
Hill
Hin
Toledo
Ohio University 1908 basketball team pictured in Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch highlights a photo of the Ohio University ball team of 1908 and notes the splendid season record. It claims the team holds championship honors in the state with no evident dispute.
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Ohio University
Ohio
Belpre shooting on school grounds ends with dismissal
A Friday morning shooting on Belpre Main Street left Charles Scott wounded in the leg by Kemmeh Christopher. The injury was minor and a warrant for assault was dismissed after a hearing found the shooting accidental.
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Belpre
Main Street
Charles Scott
Kemmeh Christopher
BB. L. van Winkle
Othe
John W. Scott
Christopher
Squire J. B. Waterman
Marshal McGrew
Squire Waterman
Tile Floors Redo Displaces County Offices
The county auditor's office and probate court rooms were torn up at dawn for tile laying. Most probate work had shifted to the auditor's office over the past week, and both offices are now without a home as tile floors are completed in their rooms.
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Auditor
Ohio University claims state baseball championship
Ohio University clinches the state crown after a near perfect season led by pitchers Kaler and Coleman and catcher Blythe. The team posted a 12 game schedule with strong batting from Evans, Starr, Blythe, Roderick and Kaler and a flawless defensive record highlighted by Jones.
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Ohio
C. U
Kaler
Coleman
Blythe
Athens
Evans
Starr
Roderick
Jones
O. U
Deaf Institute
Ingels
Ohio Wesleyan
University of Cincinnati
Webb
Russell
Capital University
Kale
Starling-Ohio Medical
Miami
Burdeck’s Blood Bitters Promoted as Health Tonic
An advertisement touts Burdeck's Blood Bitters as a great system ton ic builder to improve strength appetite digestion and sleep for better enjoyment of life. It emphasizes overall vitality and wellness through a tonic remedy.
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Burdeck
Democrats Meet in Athens to Acquaint Candidate Sears
Eighteen attendees including the Eleventh district Democratic committee and district editors met at the Hotel Berry in Athens to introduce L A Sears of Chillicothe the Democratic candidate for congress. A B R Wolfe chaired the session and called for harmony while discussing the candidate and district prospects. Marie Smith of Columbus stayed with Carrie Munn. Will Cuckler of Pittsburgh returned home after his father John K Cuckle’s illness and death.
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Will Cuckler
Pittsburg
John K. Cuckle
Chauncey and Nyetown Local Notices
William Locke moved his family to Circle Hill last week. Miss Zenith Tedrick left for Harrisburg Illinois for employment. James George visited Murray City relatives last Saturday and Sunday. Wade Young rescued after a river tumble. Billy Shields credited with the救. Numerous visits by Harvey Ferris, Dean Linscott, and others to Chauncey, Athens, Glouster, and Buchtel. Wade Young and Billy Shields fished with noted success.
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Chauncey
Nyetown
William Locke
Circle Hill
Zenith Tedrick
Harrisburg
James George
Murray City
Frankie Howard
Zanesville
Gus Pratt
Athens
Billy Shields
Bert Siils
Glouster
E. C. Howard
Harvey Ferris
Dean Linscott
Buchtel
Radford
Fisher
Wade Young
John Cowie
Turtle Creek
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Ath ens meeting on July 4 addressed by Seaborn Wright
Local notice urges attendance at the Ath ens meeting on July 4 with Hon. Seaborn Wright of Georgia as speaker. It notes Milwaukee’s brewing leader warns abstinence for those with responsibility and cites city law restricting intoxicants for workers to one hour at noon. Arkansas confronts labor on duty. The Democratic State convention pushes a 1909 poll on statewide prohibition.
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Athens
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
Milwaukee
Arkansas
Dean's Ointment Ends Eczema Spread Quickly
An ointment marketed for eczema claims to halt daily spread and stop itching instantly. It promises permanent cure and availability at any drug store.
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Dean
Reunion 10 to Held in Athens Ohio
At the RE. U. Wieder Camp meeting delegate and alternates to state and national encampments were chosen. Commander Wolcott and past commanders will represent Chillicothe at Canton Ohio July 20 21. A seventh regimental reunion at Athens Ohio in August is planned with Co B hosting. Write Commander Wolcott to arrange travel and rates.
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Frank Hatcelback
Boston
Mass
Wolcott
Cartels Honser
Commna
Athens
Co. B
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Advertiser
New Discovery Praised For Throat And Lung Ailments
Naples resident Lester M Nelson credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after years of use for coughs and colds. The remedy, touted for nearly forty years as a preventative of pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, is sold at McKee's Drug Store for Sve and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Dr. King
McKee’s
Sve
Beverage exports show Belgian champagne lead and British wine demand
The Belgians drank the greatest amount of French champagne with 71 000 bee toliters exported last year. The British favored Bordeaux wines, importing 58 000 bee toliters, while the United States received 14 000 and Germany 13 000 bee toliters.
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United States
Cesspools Mosquitoes and Morality Legislation
A speaker argues that legislation cannot force morals or health alone but can remove hazards like cesspools and disease carrying mosquitoes. By eliminating these dangers, a community can be guided toward better moral outcomes through improved environment and public health.
Bonforts Wine and Spirit Circulay Distressed Over Divisions
The New York liquor magazine frets about internal quarrels among liquor men and the spread of prohibition. A fable-like exchange among a brewer, distiller, blender, and wine people frames blame as the anti-saloon movement advances.
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Bonfort’s
New New York
Georgia’s Capital Transforms After Reform Wave
Joann Temple Graves notes in June Cosmopolitan that three months of reform ended saloon red lights and signs of distress. Real estate values remain steady in Atlanta with reopened saloons becoming fashion marts. Police judges roles fade, city court sessions shrink, and no new assaults against white women since January. Landlords report higher rents and steadier payments as workers see better living conditions amid national stringency.
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Joann Temple Graves
Georgia
In Memoriam and Local Notices from Athens County
Obituary recalls Clara Bernice Dean born 1891 Ireland Ohio died 1908 at her grandfather's Coolville home age 17. She joined Baptist Church at twelve and valued school, faith, and kindness. Mentions family survivors and a later poem about loss. Also reports recovering accident victim Daniel Koehler, a gypsy town incident with theft and police action, railroad switch construction at Mine 254, and Mine 24 check weighman Francis Frebault elections plus Freda Duest returning home.
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Clara Bernice
G. W
Flora Dean
Ireland
Athens County
Ohio
William Alden
Coolville
Baptist Church
Toreh
Jos. Chapman
Marshal Hillyer
Hillyer
Francis Frebault
Great Reforms Stimulated by Boys Readings and Temperance
The text argues major reforms arise from youths educated by reading works of Luther Voltaire and Uncle Tom's Cabin. It links Ohio's 20 year temperance education to lasting reform and claims the saloon will lose legal protections like the Bourbon era in France.
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Netherlands
Ohio
Harolds Search and Local Social News
A boy named Harold reflects on family history and saloon memories as he grows toward his goals. The piece notes Stamm praising his perseverance in schooling and future success. Also mentions Maurice Gross visiting Corning relatives and Chauncey residents visiting Dr. Scheele, plus a large German gathering for Mrs. Hawlas fifty first birthday celebrated in Dutch style.
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Chauncey
Coon Scheele
Henry Hawras
Australian School Boy's Wisdom on Abstaining
A school boy in Australia sums up abstinence with a terse quip. He notes that to excel as a cricketer swimmer walker oarsman he must abstain, citing Grace Webb Weston Hanlon as examples. The remark reflects a youthful stance on self control and sport.
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Australia
Grace
Webb
Weston
Hanlon
Lesson in safety from a boy’s cautious walk
A narrator recalls a boy who travels a street past a saloon and, each time, speeds with shining eyes. The child claims to run as fast as possible to avoid danger and learns a practical rule for staying safe on the way to his destination.
Jacksonville Woman Faces Critical Heart Condition
Mrs Delma Hill, long troubled by heart illness, relapsed Saturday and remains in very critical condition. Mr George Shaw traveled to Athens and Hocking on business, while Mr Fred Kempton was engaged in business Thursday.
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George Shaw
Athens
Hocking
Fred Kempton
Will Tour Cho. Dick Carr and Frank McVay Start Abroad
Dick Carr and Frank McVay begin their first foreign engagement on the vaudeville stage next Monday. Next week they will appear at venues abroad as part of their tour.
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Dick Carr
Frank McVay
Carr Boys Join Southern Ohio Vaudeville Circuit
The Carr Boys sign with the Southern Ohio Vaudeville Circuit and will perform as a high class act at the Dreamland nickelodeon in Chillicothe. They plan summer appearances in leading southern Ohio cities after years of theater work and strong local impressions.
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Southern Ohio
Carr
Ohio
Johnny’s Instructions at the Grocery Aisle
Mrs Lapsling tells Johnny to visit the grocers and buy two pounds of the best evacuated apples available. The simple shopper’s note reflects domestic routine and local commerce with named individuals.
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Johnny
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