Good Talker with Good Ideas at Athens Meeting
Billy Radcliffe of Youngstown an admirer of Tom L Johnson spoke to a large Athens crowd on Fountain Square. He argued taxing corporate franchises worth 600 million to replace county taxes and cited Roosevelt as precedent, using a blackboard to illustrate his points.
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Billy” Radcliffe
Youngstown
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
Athens
Fountain Square
Billy
Ohio
Roosevelt
New York
Athens County
Radcliffe
Man and Wife Bitten by Family House Dog
Pleasanton reports Elvin Kenney and his wife were badly bitten on their hands Monday night by a house dog that had long been a family pet. Dr Mayhew treated the wounds and authorities expect no serious outcome, though rabies remain a remote possibility.
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Pleasanton
Elvin Kenney
Mayhew
New Discovery Publicized By War Veteran
Willis T. Morgan, retired U S Army Commissary Sergeant, recalls service in Cuba and the Philippines and endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds bronchial and lung troubles. Sold by W H McKee druggist with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and a free trial offer.
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Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
U. 8
S. A
Concord
N. H
Cuba
King
New Hampshire
W. H. McKee
County Treasurer prohibits tax inquiries by phone
In a conversation with a Messenger reporter, Athens County Treasurer Woodworth complained about numerous telephone calls from taxpayers seeking tax details. He said tax information cannot be given over the phone and urged taxpayers to visit the office or write with a return envelope, noting delays for those waiting to pay taxes.
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Woodworth
Athens
Athens County
Wood- Worth
King’s New Life Pills Advertises Gentle Regulators
An alarmingly common neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver leads to chronic constipation. King's New Life Pills are promoted as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by W. H. McKee, druggist. Price 25c.
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W. H. McKee
Dr Super Honored By Ohio University Trustees
Ohio University trustees boosted Dr Super salary to 2500 dollars in recognition of his long service. He has tendered resignation effective next year after twenty eight years at the college including thirteen as president. Alumni and public hopes he will remain. Twenty two graduates received diplomas at commencement led by President Ellis.
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Dr. Super
Ohio University
Super
Ellis
Audi
O. U
Hizey
Athens
Clara Jonnie Myers
George L. Ely
John F. Reynolds
Jane Bayard Allom
Floyd S. Crooks
Guy D. Miller
Saloon Tax Revenue Projections Under Aikin Law
Last year about 116 saloons paid the Dow tax totaling 350 dollars each into the county treasury yielding roughly 40 thousand dollars in net income. After last night’s deadline 63 saloons paid the Aikin tax, pushing annual net income to about 63 thousand dollars, with state auditors reporting varied county results and potential shifts if the Aikin law is upheld or struck down.
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Athens County
Auditor of State
Found a Cure for Dyspepsia Tablets
Mrs S Lindsay of Fort William Ontario credited Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with relieving years of dyspepsia and stomach pains. She reports no further suffering since starting use. Sold by W H McKee Athens Barton Drug Chauncey.
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W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Miss Florence Linscott Graduates From King's School
Invitation received for commencement exercises at King's school of oratory in Pittsburg. Fourteen graduates are listed among them Miss Florence E. Linscott, daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Linscott of Canaanville.
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King’s School of Oratory
Pittsburg
Florence E. Linscott
A. P. Linscott
Canaanville
Rocky Mountain Tea Sold by Cline's Pharmacy
A small sales note announces Rocky Mountain Tea available at Cline's Pharmacy. The line hints at easing burdens with the product, reflecting a period tone for a local store advertisement.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Cline
Resolutions of Sympathy for Governor Pattison
The Board of Trustees of Ohio University at Athens on June 19 1906 adopted unanimous resolutions mourning Governor John M Pattison. They express regret at his death after a long illness and extend condolences to Mrs Pattison and the family. The board notes loss of his influence and service to the university and directs a memorial be sent to Mrs Pattison and the newspapers in Athens and Columbus.
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Board of Trustees
The
Ohio University
Athens
Douglas
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Pattison
O. U
Bought a bargain on Morris avenue property sale
McKinstry and Parker yesterday sold the desirable Morris avenue property from R H Rawlings of Rutland Ohio to Mrs E Vickers and Miss Inez Alexander.
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McKinstry & Parker
E. Vickers
Inez Alexander
Morris Avenue
R. H. Rawlings
Rutland
Ohio
Meal in The Ohio Central cafe cars delights diners
A description highlights The Ohio Central’s cafe cars offering meals prepared by a skilled chef. The piece emphasizes authentic dining aboard the rail line, noting careful techniques and a focus on quality ingredients. Diners are invited to experience this distinctive railroad cafe service.
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Ohio Central
Electric Bitters Restorative Told To Cure Various Ailments
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters are a universal remedy in India as in the U.S. It cites 8 A Brown of Bennettsville S.C. stating they restored his wife’s health after dyspepsia and liver issues. It promises cures for chills fever malaria biliousness lame back and kidney and bladder troubles with a 60 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by W H McKee.
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8. A. Brown
Bennettsville
8. C
W. H. McKee
Protest Paid Liquor Tax Payment by Saloon Keepers
Yesterday the Athens county saloon keepers paid $20 000 to Treasurer Woodworth, half the 1900 Dow tax due June 20. Each paid $175, with $500 offered under protest alleging the Ohio liquor tax act is unconstitutional and seeking recovery of $325. The notice warns Treasurer not to distribute the protested portion.
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Woodworth
Athens County
Joe Doe
Ohio
John Doe
Mrs. Eddy Hosts B. G. Club Dinner At Hotel Berry
Mrs. Charles I. Eddy entertained the B. G. Club with a seven o clock dinner at Hotel Berry on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur Wolfe Mayme Walsh Carrie Munn Caroline McKinstry Emma Laird Beatrice Walsh May Hay stetler Effie McKinstry Lena Graham and Mrs. Chas Eddy.
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Charles I. Eddy
B. G. Club
Hotel Berry
Arthur Wolfe
Mayme Walsh
Carrie Munn
Caroline McKinstry
Emma Laird
Beatrice Walsh
May Haystetler
Effie McKinstry
Lena Graham
Chas. Eddy
Wedding Tour Starts After Athens Nuptials
Mr K T McKinstry and Miss Nan Gabbert of Pt. Pleasant wed at the bride’s home at six on Wednesday morning. The bridal party departs for an automobile tour visiting Jackson Chillicothe Columbus Delaware and other cities before heading to Toledo Detroit and Canada. The couple is welcomed back in Athens with family hospitality.
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K. T. McKinstry
Nan Gabbert
Toledo
Detroit
Canada
McKinstry
Athens
D. A. R. McKinstry
Ohio University
Harry McKinstry
The Very Best Remedy for Bowel Trouble
Bluffton Indiana resident M F Burroughs endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best bowel trouble remedy. He has used it for years and keeps it on hand for emergencies. For sale by W H McKee druggist.
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M. F. Burroughs
Bluffton
Ind
W. H. McKee
Mohawk Tribe Brother Red Men Fight disputed assault
Johan Pidcock replies to a Messenger article describing a fight at Hocking during a Mohawk Tribe installation. He says only Fenzel James Bruce and himself were present in the ante room and that he defended himself after being insulted. Court records show Fenzel fined nine dollars ten cents for assault.
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Ane
Red
Hocking
Johan Pidcock
Messenger
Fenzel
James Bruce
Nelsonville
Squire Logan
John Pidcock
Copeland Hosts Beta Fellows for Commencement Guest
Prof and Mrs Copeland entertained the Beta boys and their wives in honor of Miss Jessie Speck of Ulrichsville. About eighteen were present with singing and selections by Miss Speck. Light refreshments were served. Out of town guests included Miss Speck and Mr George Reed with Master Paul Reed of Ulrichaville.
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Chas. M. Copeland
Beta Boys
Jessie Speck
Ubrichsville
Speck
George Reed
Paul Reed
Ulrichaville
Remarkable 15-year-old Blanchester graduate joins Athens visit
Squire and Mrs Henry Logan host their guests Mrs D G Tewksbury and Carl from Blanchester. Carl, at fifteen, recently graduated from Blanchester High School as the youngest student but earned the highest average 98 percent. His record bodes well for further study at the local university.
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Squire
Henry Logan
D. G. Tewksbury
Carl
Blanchester
Athens
Blanchester High School
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Alleghenies
Ohio University Trustees
Torium
George W. Christman
Mary F. Clayton
Manning G. Coultrap
Charles H. Harris
Lulu M. Henderson
Mary Blanche Howe
Emmett R. Kirkendall
Catherine R. Martin
William 8. Merritt
Willey H. Norton
Fred Shaw
Lucy M. Taylor
John C. Timberman
Mary Treadley
Frances Williamson
John E. McDaniel
Thomas N. Hoover
Miss Linscott
Pat
India
Pt. Pleasant
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