Lowell Handle Factory Seeks New Location After Fire
The Lowell Manufacturing Company plans relocation for its plow handle factory after a recent destructive fire. Athens is presented as an ideal site due to superior fire protection, robust water systems, rail access via B&SW and Ohio Central, and favorable living conditions. The firm emphasizes timber supply in Athens County and notes the plant employs about forty workers with orders to fill if relocated promptly.
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Lowell Manufacturing Company
Athens
Lowell
Washington County
Muskingum River
Zanesville & Ohio
Tre
Lewis F. Krapps
Wrapps
Ohio Central Lines
Hocking Valley
Lowell Company
Krapps
United States
Athens County
Tts
Coal May Be Shipped By River Baskets, Says Dudley Dodge
A Pittsburg inventor proposes floating coal in light baskets or packages marked with owner labels to ride river currents from mines to market. Each basket would weigh four to five bushels with a small buoy to ensure slight sinking. Process would reduce towage costs and allow year round delivery, with river patrols to recover lodged or obstructed packages.
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Hoekinaront
Ohio
Dudley Dodge
Pittsburg
Hockingport
Both Legs Broken in Slate Fall at Cuatsdy Mine
Rey Gabriel aged eighteen was severely injured when slate fell from an insecure roof while he knelt with a companion in a mine drift. About three hundred pounds of slate struck him, breaking both legs above and below the knee. he was taken to Cop Stalder’s home for surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuatsdy
Rey Gabriel
Raine
Gabriel
George Gabriel
Revom
Wiythane Panennd
Cop Stalder
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Newark Resident
Wm Orr of Newark Ohio says the medicine saved his son’s life during pneumonia. He declares it the best medicine, curing coughs and all lung diseases, pleasant to take and quick in relief. Clies Pharmacy.
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Wm. Orr
Newark
Clie's
Mia
Calvin Zimmerman
Milesburg
Cline
Boy Crawls Home After Ice Crossing Nightmare
Eber Bewex, sixteen, living a mile north of town, fell through thin ice on Sunday Creek while crossing to a nearby work site. Immersed briefly, he reached shallow water then crawled a third of a mile to shore. Paralyzed by cold, he reached home and was put to bed after a doctor was summoned. His condition is not yet serious, but several days of recovery are needed.
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Cuaracer
Eber Bewex
Dewey
Sunday Creek
Waas
Afternoon Marriage in Athens Unites Florence Ballard and Allen J Kessinger
The Athens social scene witnessed the 3 pm ceremony at the Presbyterian church uniting Miss Florence Ballard and Allen J. Kessinger. The couple, both well known locally, were wed by Dr. Frank O. Ballard with Rev. G Walton King assisting. After a formal reception at the bride’s Union Street home the pair left for Lancaster to settle permanently. many out of town guests attended.
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Athens
Florence Ballard
Qty
Allen J. Kessinger
Lancaster
Mr. Kesinger
Miss Ballard
Frank O. Ballard
Indianapolis
Indiana
G. Walton King
Presbyterian Church
J.P. McVey
Musical
Ohio University
Messra
J. Halliday Cline
Fred Borgher
Claries Millikan
Will Gravett
Dliss Nora Kessinger
J. Adolph Schmitz
Washington
Susan Ballard
Springfield
T. B. White
Grantile
Sire
William Stewart
Philadelphia
Mary Tedrow
New England
George W. Beck
E. C. Rotter
Agnes Readsey
Ladies In Wait Club Entertains With Sewing And Song
The Ladies In Wait Club hosts an evening of sewing and cooking showing club members Grace Hread Bertha Hoover Florence Craig Grace Giot Mayme O Bieness Mary Slattery and Josephine Cottrill in attendance. The gathering featured sewing stitching, a simple program, and a supper prepared by the young ladies. The next meeting will be held behind doors closed and bolted.
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Clabe
Grace Neall
Miss Red
Hood
Ladies In Wait Club
Grace Hread
Bertha Hoover
Plorence Craig
Grace Giat
Mayme O'Bieness
Mary Slattery
Josephine Cottrill
Common Pleas Court Hearing Highlights and Judgments
A Dover township case ponders an estate claim against John Fuller as executor of Dr. K. M. Fuller. Other Monday actions include Francis M. Lewis et al v Douglas A. Lewis in equity with a plaintiff decree and appeal notices, and Armahia M. Cole v William Dy with a $35.00 judgment. A jury trial for Nathan Frad v David Edwards resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Court adjourned with several cases continued or postponed into March.
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Common Pleas Court
Kate F. Jones
John 2
K. M. Fuller
Millfield
Jones
D. B. Jones
Francis M. Lewis
Douglas A. Lewis
Wmn
Lawrence
Cglouster
T. E. Wells
Ashford B. Bates
Ohio
Janes K. Cuester
WA Cuckler
Nathan Frad
Avid Edwards
Ee Bey
Three Presidents Recreated At Athena Social Event
Immersive portrayal of George and Martha Washington John Adams and his wife Thomas Jefferson and his wife performed at a Martha Washington social hosted by the Methodist Ladies Aid Society in Athens. Costumed actors looked as if stepping from portraits while a reception, dining, and music charmed attendees. The event raised over sixty dollars at booths and dining, with period attire and decor enhancing the colonial atmosphere.
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United States
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Martha
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Athens
Join Adams
George
Corydon Hf. Haddox
Martha Washington
Grace Head
A. C. Henson
Bliss Anna Scott
Adams
Jefferson
Ben Pilcher
Maude Herrold
Lottle Allom
Hosalie Haddox
Lula Fulton
Mrs. Warstell
Mrs. Holmes
Meadames Biddle
Gollen
Schrantz
Mrs. Deardorf
Mrs. Hoot
Charles Adams
Marietta
Mra. de Steigner
William Lartlette
Marriage License Records Across Amesville Athens Nelsonville
Marriage license items list pairs including Hammond Unsler with Eva Woolf of Amesville and Andrew Burchfield with Martie Laughlin of Athens, plus Winfield S. Wilson and Hannah M. Wickham of Nelsonville, and other couples with locations Lancaster Athens Marshile Road. Rev Cyrus Rose appears among officiants.
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Hammond Unsler
Eva Woolf
Amesville
D. Wilson
Russell
Jfy
Anna E. Lawson
Nelsonville
Andrew Burchfield
Martie Laughlin
Athens
Cyrus Rose
Winfield S. Wilson
Hannah M. Wickham
Allen J. Kesinger
Lancaster
Plorence Ballard
Frank C. Ballard
Alfred A. Lanks
Hmma Rowland
Heebe
Spring Goods Arriving at Sam Sam-Toes Store
Spring dry goods flood Sam Sam-Toes after Mr Sommer’s New York trip. Rapidly advancing market means large assortment at retail prices matching wholesale. Early buyers gain selection edge. Public invited to inspect new stock.
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Sam Sam- Toes
DeWitts Little Early Risers Greet Butternut Shopper
M B Smith of Butternut Michigan praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best pills for costiveness fever and bowel troubles in a testimonial noted by Cline's Pharmacy.
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M. B. Smith
Butternut
Naya
Civil War Veteran Curran Campbell Dies at Factory Home
Curran Campbell an Athens township resident died Saturday morning at his Factory home after a long illness due to dropsical trouble. A Civil War veteran wounded at Chickamauga, he had lived in the township for many years with wife Lena Thorp and ten children, nine surviving. Funeral services were held Monday at the Factory church, with burial in Alon cemetery.
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Curran Campbell
Athens Township
Haclock
Athens
Annuyal Y Hears
Tax
Lena Thorp
Island
Hhad
Methodist Church
I.C.C.F
G. A. St
Martin E. Campbell
Colorado
Jose Burke
Stewart
Edward
Douglass
Charles Ida
Ida Sussell
Harry
John
Red GO. V. 1
Chickamauga
Factory Church
D. DD. Canfield
Alon
Poston and Bishop Wed In Happy Lysander Anthony Ceremony
Elmer Poston a Lysander farmer and Mollie Bishop a Anthony school teacher were married by P. P. McNeil J P on Saturday evening. Friends wish the couple safe passage through life with happiness, prosperity, and enduring harmony.
Speedily Recovering Mrs Smith Treated After Critical Illness
Howaridet Iowa Independent reports Mrs Smith daughter of the late Luther Prost underwent a surgical operation after a period of poor health. Dr J H Brower and Dr J N Warren of Sioux City performed the procedure. Postoperative recovery has been favorable with Mrs Smith improving steadily under medical care.
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Howaridet
Iowa
Smith
Luther Prost
Ira Smith
J. H. Brower
J. N. Warren
Sioux City
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as blood remedy
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment targeting the blood and mucous surfaces for catarrh. It touts testimonials, pharmacy sales, and mentions Cline's Pharmacy in Milesburg as a local seller.
Reduced Rates on Ohio Central Lines Excursions
Ohio Central Lines offer frequent excursions with reduced rates to various points. Consult agents to save money on business or excursion trips. Rates are low and patrons receive prompt courteous treatment. Toledo Ohio. ad.
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Ohio Central
Ohio Central Lines
Pict vHota
G. PB. A
Toledo
Ohio
Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Family User
A reader testimonial credits Kodel Dyspepsia Cure with immediate relief and pleasant sensations. The statement, attributed to gE Wartgerink, echoes strong approval for the product as the dyspeptic’s best friend.
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Ge Wartgerink
Springfield firm offers Shetland ponies and cash prizes
An advertisement from Springfield Ohio promotes a dry air compound oxygen premium offer with two Shetland ponies and nine cash prizes of £10 for the closest estimates. The scheme is endorsed by the Springfield mayor and mentions Lewis Ackerman of Goshen Indiana. Dewitt's Little Early Risers is also advertised for relief and bowel cleansing. Cling's Pharmacy is cited.
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Winge
Springfeld
Ohio
Springfield
Lewis Ackerman
Goshen
Ind
Dewitt
Cling’s
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Chauncey Mine
Ladies IN Wait
Cuckler
Caton
N. Y
Trent
Cliine
SoeLal
Huse
Gisorge
Jota
Warge Sam
Rosser
Ulyases Rusyver
Camp Wool
Artist Church
Kev. Carter
Hall
I J. Cheney & CO
Props
Mall
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