Golden Specific Cure Allegedly Infallible Beverage Additive
An advertisement proclaims a product titled Golden Specific can be secretly added to coffee to cure drunkenness without the drinker’s knowledge. It claims thousands of alcoholics become temperate, with the belief they quit by willpower, and asserts the system becomes impossible to crave liquor. The company invites readers to write to its Cincinnati address for a trial.
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Golden Specific Co
Gyrtien Larsface St
Athens Centennial Brightens Fourth Celebrations
The Athens community plans a grand Centennial demonstration on the Fourth with a prize shooting tournament and a county fair pageant. Citizens anticipate large crowds, and organizers highlight religious services, a jublie singing program, and the presence of notable guests.
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Qour
Harry T. Hoyt
Columbus
Athens
Circuit Judicial Convention
Chillicothe
L. M. Jewett
James D. Brown
Perry Wood
Judge Kaler
Wilbur Scott
Emmett Tompkins
Silas E. Hedges
George de Steigner
John Finsterwald
J. C. Bower
Dr. Dapford
D. D. Fuller
Thie
Wool delivered by county farmers faces low prices and complaints
Over eighteen thousand pounds of wool arrived last Thursday at Mr Samuel Pickering's storage as farmers from across the county conveyed it by many teams. The wool grading mostly inferior brought twenty cents or less, with some at twenty five. Farmers complain of unfair treatment by the wool buyer and threaten to quit wool production until tariffs and national policy shift, awaiting the election outcome.
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Samuel Pickering
Widow Olive C Atkinson a lifelong Athens resident dies at 79
Mrs Olive C Atkinson longtime Athens resident died after a prolonged illness at her Columbus home. She was in her 79th year and native of Athens, daughter of the late Judge Ebenezer Currier. Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 5 at the home of her sisters Misses Mary A Currier and Josephine Currier with Rev Montfort of the Presbyterian church officiating. Her remains were brought to Athens for interment.
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Olive C. Atkinson
Athens
Columbis
Mary A
Josephine Currier
Mr. Montfort
Presbyterian Church
Ebenezer Currier
Henry, George
Lew Atkinson
Olive
Columbus
Olivia C. Atkinson
Effie Woodward
Millfield
Louie Beasley
D. Zenner & Co.’s
Ames
Athens visitor labels Columbus ice cream lacking quality
A Athens visitor complains that ice cream in Columbus uses more corn starch and less pure cream each year. She notes Mr. Hooper of Athens makes superior cream, offering examples and hints to Columbus dealers to improve their product.
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Athens
Columbus
Hooper
Clergy ties to General Harrison noted in early telegraph greetings
Rev. Mr. Montfort from Cleves and other clergymen quickly extended telegrams praising General Harrison after his nomination. The Harrison family and church connections are highlighted, including his longtime Presbyterian involvement in Cleves, Ohio, and Indianapolis where he led a lawyers Bible class and offered clear scriptural expositions.
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Mr. Montfort
Harrison
Presbyterian Church
Cleves
Hamilton County
Ohio
Indianapolis
Correction of prize award for Will A Moore
The newspaper corrects a previous error stating that Will A Moore did not win the second prize but the first prize of $250 at Columbia N Y Law College. The award reflected excellence in a written essay on a special subject and a broad written exam on legal questions.
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Will A. Moore
David H. Moore
Department of Municipal Law of
Columbia
N. Y
Lighting passenger coaches on Hocking Valley road trialed
An experimental test of lighting passenger coaches with electricity was conducted on a Conductor Henry Kilbourne trains from Columbus to Athens last week. The test proved so successful that it may lead to lighting all night trains on the C H V T road in the future.
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Hocking Valley Road
Henry Kilbourne
Columbus
Athens
Murder Near Happy Hollow Ends in Jail for Johnson
William Johnson known as Hair Lip Bill shot miner William Hill after a domestic quarrel near Happy Hollow. Hill died after the Sunday evening attack, walking to a physician with a bullet in his brain. Johnson, held on $1,000 bail after a Nelsonville hearing, was moved to jail.
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Happy Medicow
Happy Hollow
William Johnson
Athens
William Hill
Laurel Hill
Hocking County
Hill
Johnson
Hickman
Nelsonville
Marshall Peatty
Children’s Day at Chauncey Highlights Local Service
Chauncey held a successful Children’s Day with Plains Sabbath school participation and fine music by Ed Francis and his singers. Chauncey children performed well in recitations while Mrs. Cora Lockridge led at the organ. Rev. J N Shoop spoke on the day’s purpose as a $12.10 educational collection was raised, Chauncey leading in benevolences.
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Chauncey
Plains Sabbath School
Ed Francis
Chauncey School
Cora Lockridge
J. N. Shoop
Athens County Fair to Display Columbus Relics
The Athens county fair will showcase relics gathered by county ladies. The board of managers provides ample space before sending the collection to Columbus for the October display. Ladies are urged to prepare a creditable exhibit to highlight the centennial Fourth of July.
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Athens
Athens County
Columbus
Marietta
Washington County Fair
Fraud Alert in Fayette County Targeting School Officials
Auditor Frame reports a notice from Fayette County Ohio dated June 21 1588 warning township clerks to watch for a man posing as T M Harvey an agent for school supplies. He obtains signatures from local directors for forged orders then alters checks from eight to eighty dollars. He is about six feet tall with light complexion hair and mustache weighs around 200 pounds a reward is offered for his arrest and conviction.
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Fayette County
Washington D. M
Ohio
T. M. Harvey
Prohibition Picnic Postponed for Athens Centenary
The planned Prohibition Picnic and 4th of July Celebration at Haning Grove, Lodi township, is postponed to a later date to favor Athens centennial activities. Athens Gun Club results from Friday show winners for the club prize badge with scores across single and double targets. A young Nelsonville resident, W. Riley, reported telegraphically killed last Friday in Pitkin Colorado while mining there years ago.
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Athens
Haning Grove
Lodi Township
Fred
Hibbard
Origies
Amza_ Hooper
Chas
Cc. W. Harris
R. L. Hooper
W. K. Riley
John Riley
Nelsonville
Pitkin
Colorado
M. Lash
Masterso
Amesville Area Sees Insurance Report and Rail Expectation
A representative from the New York Home Insurance Company assessed damage from a fire at Rem Bower’s outbuilding south of the Asylum. Officials note the railroad between Amesville and Washington D. H. in Fayette County may be built in the distant future.
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N. Y. Home Insurance Company
Tegree Tyre
Rem. Bower
Amesville
Washington D. H
Fayette County
Fourth of July celebration set with free article checks
A. O. Sloane has arranged free checks for attendees to inspect ships lap robes baskets and other items during the Fourth celebration. This program allows all visitors to view and assess articles without charge as part of the event.
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A. O. Sloane
Ohio University graduation exercises held at City Hall
The Ohio University graduating exercises were held in City Hall on June 21 starting at 9 o'clock. John S. Carlton opened with an essay on Voices in our Fars, followed by speeches by Lawrence G. Worstell Edith Woodruff A. E. Price Anna R. Barton G W Reed E A Bent Calvin Humphrey and Rev W A Hunter. Diplomas were awarded by Judge David F. Pugh.
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Ohio University
John S. Carlton
Super
Lawrence G. Worstell
Russia
Edith Woodruff
A. E. Price
Anna R. Barton
G. W. Reed
Calvin Humphrey
W. A. Hunter
David F. Pugh
Columbus
Athens Fourth visit to A O Mioane store
On the Fourth in Athens, travelers are advised to stop at A O Mioane’s shop to inspect a fine stock of glassware and queensware. The store also offers a selection of goods priced at five and ten cents.
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Athens
A. O. Mioane’s
Stevens Refrigerator Highlighted at James Farrell Meat Market
A promotional note urges visitors to call at the James Farrell meat market to inspect the celebrated Stevens refrigerator, praised as the best in the world.
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Stevens
James Farrell
Republican Platform and Sheridan Recovery Update
The text endorses a strong Republican platform stressing American labor protection and national defense. It notes General Sheridan’s gradual recovery and mentions a necessary move for better healing. It contrasts Harrison and Cleveland and previews an upcoming hot day with a suggestion to enjoy Jersey Milk Shakes from A. O. Sloane’s.
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Jersey
Ad A. O. Sloane's
Brick Kiln Operations Advertised in Athens Notice
Brick kilns are firing for market readiness in a few days. Local merchants advertise smoke offerings at M. P. Murphy's opposite the Court House with a full line of chewing tobacco at lower rates. Luncheons will be served on the Fourth at H. C. Haf's along the road to the Fair.
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Fenzes
M. P. Murphey
Court House
Athens
H.C. Haf’s
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