Law and Order League Intervenes Over Sunday Whiskey Prescription
Athens officials may prosecute a local physician and a druggist after a physician wrote a whiskey prescription for a woman under Sunday drinking pressures. The Law and Order League met and declined charges, citing ignorance of the law and lack of intent to treat liquor as a beverage. The league reached a plan to alert all druggists and physicians in Athens and pursue future violations.
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Law and Order League
Athens
League
A Fortunate Texan Praises Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mr E W Goodloe of 107 St Louis street Dallas testifies that in the past year he has become acquainted with Dr King’s New Life Pills. He says they effectively dispose of malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. Available 25c at W H McKee’s drug store.
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E. W. Goodloe
St. Louis Street
Dallas
Tex
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Summer School Opens at Ohio University
The Ohio University summer session opened today as enrollment nears seven hundred, with over five hundred already registered this morning. Secretary Dunkle expects six hundred by evening and notes ample dormitory space. Students arrive in large numbers for heavy coursework and a program of amusements, aiming to break the state record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Dunkle
Nelsonville Man Guilty of Shooting in Saloon Brawl
Edward Springer of Nelsonville was found guilty in Common Pleas Court of shooting with intent to wound, in a case stemming from a Nelsonville saloon brawl where Edward Spray was shot in the knee. The verdict came after testimony and was delivered around 5:30 pm.
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Edward Springer
Nelsonville
Common
Pleas Court
Messenger
Springer
Edward Spray
Warner
Right Breathing Cures Catarrh with Hyomei
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a natural cure for catarrh. It claims medicated air from a pocket inhaler reaches nose throat and lungs to kill germs and restore health. A complete outfit costs $1.00 with a money back guarantee from Henderson Crider Drug Co.
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Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Will Go to Saratoga Pilgrimage With Knight Templars
Athens Commandery No 15 of Knight Templars accepted an invitation from Garfield Commandery of Washington D. H. to join a pilgrimage to Saratoga Springs for the 30th Triennial Conclave on July 9 10 and 11. The journey includes Pullman coaches, visits Buffalo Niagara to Albany a Hudson River trip to New York and a Potomac river run to Washington with return by B and O.
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Athens
Knight Templars
Garfield Commandery
Wash
Ington D. H
Saratoga Springs
Pullman
Buffalo
Niagara
Saratoga
Albany
Hudson
New York
Norfolk
Potomac
Washington, D. C
Local Option Law Warning Sent to Athens Physicians
The Law and Order League in Athens Ohio issues a June 24 1907 letter to physicians and druggists outlining sections of the Ohio Revised Statutes governing sales and prescriptions of intoxicating liquors in local option towns. The board cites a recent possible violation by a local physician and druggist but opts not to prosecute, citing ignorance and good faith. After this date the league will enforce violations and urges informed compliance.
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Athens
Law and Order League
Ohio
Local Man Sues for 10000 in Damages and Divorces Filed
Three new Common Pleas cases in two days include a 10000 damage suit by Lewis J. Strahl against the Hocking Valley Railway for a fall from a bridge near Sugar Grove that led to the loss of his left leg and eventual amputation. Also filed: Harley A. Inman seeks divorce from Nellie L. Inman citing desertion after March 14 1901 and custody of their child Mildred born October 20 1902. L. A. Koons filed an appeal against Elizabeth Popely.
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Emma Vess
Hiram Vess
Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell
Athens County
Clifford
Grace
Everett
Emma Rush
Harley A. Inman
Nellie L. Inman
Mildred
Mr. Inman
L. A. Koons
Elizabeth Popely
Lewis J. Strahl
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Athens
Hocking Valley
Sugar Grove
J. A. Ivers
City Council Agrees to Paving Plans and Street Work
The adjourned council session approved paving on Elmwood Moore and Lancaster streets and High street. Residents of East Mill Street pushed the water drainage issue leading to a storm sewer talk. The Watkin Addition plat was accepted and notices to remove a railroad pole on Cemetery street were ordered. Adjournment set for next Monday.
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Harry Cromley
Junod
East Mill Street
Foster
Mill Street
Biddison
Harry Road
Mr. Biddison
J. A. Watkin
Cemetery Street
He Fired the Stick From 40 Years of Service
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina claims he healed a long sore after trying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product is advertised as guaranteed for piles and other skin issues by W. H.
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Bucklen
John Garrett
North Mills
N. C
W. H
Hocking Valley Rail Reaches One Million Tons Early
The Hocking Valley railroad completes its first million tons of coal sent to Toledo docks this season marking a historic early milestone. Officials project three and a half million tons for the season but vessel scarcity may hinder this goal as the line reports strong equipment and capacity to handle increased shipments.
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Hocking Valley Railroad
Toledo
Hocking Valley
Relief for Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Sale
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provides quick relief from pains in the stomach colic and diarrhoea. Available at W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
New South Bridge Contract Sets Four Month Completion
The Capital Construction Company won the bid for the new steel South Bridge at 3pm Saturday with an $11,780 price. The contract requires completion by October 20, 1907, marking a four month timeline. The firm has prior bridge experience in Athens county.
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Capital Construction Company
Athens County
Miss Walker Wins Free Trip to Jamestown Exposition
Miss Annette M. Walker of this city won a free trip to the Jamestown Exposition in the big contest closed by the Columbus Dispatch. Miss Alice M. Mulligan of Nelsonville won a trip to Europe.
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Walker
Jamestown
Annette M. Walker
This City
Columbus Dispatch
Alice M. Mulligan
Nelsonville
Europe
Mr M M Billings Visits Chillicothe Pair’s Guest
Mr M M Billings came over from Chillicothe on Sunday to accompany his wife home who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs M E Twiss.
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M. M. Billings
Chillicothe
M. E. Twiss
Vinol Cod Liver Oil Alternative Promises Better Health
For centuries cod liver oil has treated coughs and consumption but its fishy taste limits use. Vinol offers a delicious cod liver oil preparation with all medicinal elements from fresh livers but no oil. McKees Drug Store guarantees its benefits. Also Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic is promoted for hygiene and feminine care with a free sample from The R Paxton Co.
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McKee’s Drug Store
R. Paxton Co
Boston
Mass
Gun carriages arrive for campus field pieces
The four light field pieces for the campus have arrived and will be mounted in a few days. The gun carriages are to be placed on campus and positioned soon.
Poll tax abuse sparks joke over student collection in Athens
Street Commissioner McCormick has forced about fifteen students to pay the poll tax with roughly seventy warned out. Si Allen led a push to collect from more, attracting debate over liability for noncompliant students and possible future prosecutions as the issue under Mayor Hedges’ platform remains a pointed local joke.
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McCormick
Athens
Si” Allen
Si Allen
Gullum's Consistent Work Sparks 4 1 Victory Over Junction City
Athens defeats Junction City 4 to 1 in a pitching duel with ten strikeouts each. Gullum shines with a run and stolen base, Williams, Townsend, and Heath key hits. Hagan starts for Junction City while Willy Hagan resumes pitching for Athens in a repeat matchup. Attendance 300 at the field after a tense game with two costly errors.
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Willy” Hagan
Junction City
W. Scheffer
Wolser
McClenaghan
Dwindell
Walser
Gullum
MecGary
Kaler
John
W. Schefer
William
Hoffner
Johnson
MccGary
G. Scheffer
Hagan
Townsend
Swindell
Heath
Wiliams
Athens
Ab.r. H. PO. A
McGary
Ig. Schelffer
Miligate
Tracy
Cooperider
Coop
Do Not Neglect the Children
Seasonal warning urges immediate attention to a child's bowels. Recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. Sold by W. H. McKee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Games Announced for Athens Baseball Schedule
The Athens base ball management lists upcoming games. June 30 Nelsonville at Nelsonville. July 4 Parkersburg two games at Athens. July 8 and 9 Lancaster at Athens.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Parkersburg
Lancaster
Chase Case Again Involving General Grosvenor
General C H Grosvenor left for Gallipolis to stay through the week as he acts as attorney in the County Treasurer Chase case.
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C. H. Grosvenor
Gallipolis
Chase Case
Notice to Contractors for School Building Repairs
Notice to Contractors states sealed proposals due at the Clerk of the Marshfield Special School Board by noon for adding a room furnace roofing and other repairs per plans. Each bid must name all interested parties and include a guarantee of performance. The board will accept the lowest responsible bid with separate labor and materials bids if applicable.
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Marshfield Special School
Coleman
Cape Gesely
Sete Eeerans Eee Ene Hs
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