Senators Rose and Sites Re-nominated by Acclamation
Logan Ohio February news reports that Senators Isaiah Rose of Marietta and J Sites of Lancaster were renominated for the Ninth-Fourteenth district at Logan convention without opposition. Liquor interests opposed them, Athens and Hocking counties largely supported the move, and a hard fight is anticipated in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Isaiah Rose
Marietta
J. Sites
Lancaster
J. F. White
Pickering
Sites
Charles Dana
Rose
Athens County
A. I. Vorys
Senator Sites
Noble County
Trustees appoint Walter Remsey as Athens state hospital steward
The Board of Trustees met in Columbus and unanimously elected Walter L. Remsey of Mt Oreb Brown County as steward of the Athens state hospital to fill the vacancy caused by Samuel R. Mitchell's death. Remsey, a mature farmer, teacher and businessman, and his wife will arrive in Athens early next week to begin duties.
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Board of Trustees
Columbus
Samuel R. Mitchell
Walter L. Remsey
Mt. Oreb
Brown County
Athens State Hospital
Remsey
Athens
Remley
Senate OKs Shuler bill to sell electric power
The Senate passed the Shuler bill to amend the municipal code by a unanimous vote of 34 members, granting municipalities power to sell electric current as a commercial commodity. The measure, supported by those who opposed it earlier, now awaits the governor’s signature to become law.
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House
Senate
Rocky Point Socials and Local Visitors
Miss Maude Ashton visited her mother in Athens this week. Mr and Mrs P Beard and son Tedrow returned to Columbus after visiting the Tedrow parents. Edward Sheridan passed through on business. Elmer Poston and Clinton, George Love and Naomi hosted by John Bobo. Sprague visited Athens on business. Levi King and son Fred visited Friday. Goldie Tedrow stayed with sister Mrs Herbert Hawk at Judson. Wade Love called on friends in Athens. Charlie and Elsie Bobo visited Gertrude Holland. Vernie Bobo did business in Judson. Ray Love visited C Botkins Tuesday. Sick list includes Mrs William Love, Mrs Robert Patterson, and Mrs Lewis McConkey.
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P. Beard
Tedrow
Columbus
William Tedrow
Edward Sheridan
Elmer Poston
Clinton
George Love
Naomi
John Bobo
Joseph Sprague
Athens
Levi King
Fred
Goldie Tedrow
Herbert Hawk
Judson
Wade Love
Charlie
Elsie Bobo
Gertrude Holland
Vernie Bobo
Ray Love
C. Botkins
William Love
Robert Patterson
Lewis McConkey
Freight wreck delays crew on M C C at Fleming
A freight car on the M C C road was derailed at Fleming last night causing crews to be delayed at that place. Fortunately the damage was minimal and no injuries were reported.
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Amesville, CO
Fleming
Democratic committee plans May 7 senatorial convention at Logan
The Ninth-fourteenth district Democratic committee met in Marietta yesterday afternoon and set a May 7 convention date in Logan. Representation is one delegate per 100 voters with 50 or more as a fraction. Of 191 delegates, Athens county will have 29.
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Democratic Committee
Marietta
Logan
John M. Pattison
Athens County
Death of Millfield couple's one-day-old baby boy
Millfield Ohio February 28 The many friends of Mr and Mrs Lewis Russell regret the death of their one day old baby boy born Wednesday Mrs Russell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Dent
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Millfield
Lewis Russell
Russell
R. 8. Dent
Mrs Jennie Schrenck Dies of Tuberculosis At 32
Mrs Jennie Schrenck aged 32 died Thursday evening at her mother's home 5 Pratt street from tuberculosis. She leaves a husband, mother, father, two sisters and one brother. Remains will be taken to Lancaster this evening for funeral services in that city Saturday.
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Jennie Schrenck
Hiram Bowers
Pratt Street
Lancaster
Sub-district 1 UMWA Convention Date Pending
The annual convention call for United Mine Workers Sub-district No 1 has been issued to local unions. Athens is the planned site but a date is unsettled. If no joint operators miners meeting is agreed, the sub-district will hold its regular convention and elect officers.
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United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
John Moore
Hardware Company Elects Officers
At a recent meeting of the Carpenter Hardware company officers were elected for the year. President and treasurer is J. B. Carpenter of Glouster. vice president John Finsterwald of Athens. secretary Lt. F. Carpenter of Nelsonville. general manager W. A. Carpenter of Athena. Most officers were re elected. Finsterwald had recently purchased stock from J. B. Carpenter and became vice president.
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Ens
Plan
Death at Long Run Claims Hester Britz at Home
Hester Catherine Britz, wife of T A Britz, died at her Long Run home Friday from tuberculosis aged fivety five. She is survived by her husband two daughters two sons and one step daughter. Funeral from Clark's chapel Sunday at noon conducted by Rev Bishop of the Central Avenue M E church.
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Hester Catherine Britz
T. A. Britz
Long Run
Letter from an Athens man about travels in the South
E B Clarke writes from San Antonio Texas February 10 recounting a Cincinnati New Orleans trip through Louisiana sugar cane plantations with cane workers cottages and gins Then he describes San Antonio sights parks the Alamo missions and warm winter weather noting blooming peach strawberries and a future orange grove purchase He plans to write more after meeting W B Blackwood.
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New Orleans
Catal Street
General Jackson
Southern Pacific
Texas
Louisiana
San Antonio
Alamo
Gulf Coast
Bar Tenders Annual Ball Delightful Night in Reynolds Hall
Nelsonville Ohio February revelers crowd Reynolds Hall for the Bar Tenders Annual Ball with an orchestra including Miss Ethel Sisson Francis Saiffen and Hiram Pidcock. The event draws about 150 to 200 attendees and praises the cab service and overall success though crowd size hampers dancing.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Reynolds Hall
Ethel Sisson
Francis Saiffen
Hiram Pidcock
Bristol man William Welch leaps into 60 foot well
William Welch of Bristol near McConnelsville recently adjudged insane was brought to Athens state hospital when he threw himself into a sixty foot well. He survived with injuries and is reported in stable condition.
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William Welch
Bristol
McConnelsville
Toeane
Athens State Hospital
Tonsiline Promises Cure for Sore Throat
A historic ad claims Tonsiline cures sore throat and prevents serious throat related diseases. It asserts the remedy treats throat infections and emphasizes timely use. Distributed by The Tonsiline Co in Canton Ohio with 25c and 50c bottles.
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United States
The
Tonsiline Co
Canton
Ohio
Man Rescued From Ice Water After Fall Into Well
A man was nearly drowned when he fell into a well filled with ice-cold water. He was rescued and later committed to the local institution. The incident reportedly caused him to lose his goods in bad health.
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Welch
Gulley Resigns from Nelsonville City Council
Nelsonville councilman George Gulley resigns effective immediately after a short tenure beginning January. His successor will be chosen by the council at its next regular meeting Monday evening, with his committee roles noted as a matter of importance.
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George Gulley
Guiley
Probate accounts filed in Athens County Ohio estates
The probate judge lists accounts filed for multiple estates in Athens County Ohio with suspensions until March 14, 1908. L A Koons as administrator of Timothy Russell. Caroline Schuor administratrix of Jacob Schuor. B F Swope of O L Collins. B P Achauer of Margaret Redhead. Hannah Coe guardian Ruth Coe. Hiram L Baker executor Sarah C McHarg. L R Andrews administrator Temperance W Lehew. David Putnam administrator Susan Putnam. E L Wilson administrator Mary O Pierce. A W Lynch. Final and first accounts as noted.
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Athens County
Ohio
L. A. Koons
Timothy Russell
Caroline Schuor
Jacob Schuor
B. P. Achauer
Margaret Redhead
Hannah Coe
Ruth Coe
Hiram L. Baker
Sarah C. McHarg
L. R. Andrews
Temperance W. Lehew
David Putnam
Susan Putnam
Smooth stranger foils locals with prepaid business directory scheme
A slick traveler passed through the Sunday Creek valley in January 1908 collecting advance money for a proposed business directory. He departed with the funds and goods promised but neither the directory nor the money has since returned, leaving residents out cash.
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Jacksonville
Sunday Creek Valley
New Cases Filed Against Curtis J Martin and Kings Named
Frank P. Phillips sues Curtis J. Martin for money. James McVickers sues Lavi King Mary King and Harvey King for appeal. The notices indicate civil actions seeking financial relief and appeal remedies.
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Frank P. Phillips
Curtis J. Martin
James McVickers
Lavi King
Mary King
Harvey King
Joint Conference Fails to Agree on Wage Scale
In Indianapolis a four-state coal wage conference adjourned without a joint plan to extend or create a new wage scale beginning April 1. Leaders expect possible short suspension and a future conference around March 15 to press terms, with Mitchell seeking a miners’ convention to compel operator participation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Witneis
Western Penssgvania
Illinois
Mitchell
T. L. Lewis
Horace Chapman
Hocking Valley wins rate case at Columbus courts
The Hocking Valley railroad prevailed in a suit by Athens residents contending discriminatory passenger rates. After a Franklin County common pleas court decision in the company’s favor, the circuit court in Columbus affirmed. The likely next step toward the state supreme court is now unlikely.
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Hocking Valley Railroad
Columbus
Athens
Logan
Lancaster
Common Pleas Court
Franklin County
Supreme Court
The Lucky Quarter Drug Store Ad Pitches Pills
An old advertisement hawks Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure all for headache, constipation, and related ailments. It promises a cheerful refund if the remedies fail to deliver health, with McKee’s Drug Store named as the seller.
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Dr. King
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Nowe
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Monroe
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T. Z. Hull
Carbondale
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Hollister
Frank Newman
Circlehill
Samuel Hannah
Orbiston
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Murray City
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O. L. Collins
E.L. Wilson
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A. W. Lynch
Hocking Valley
McKee’s Drug Store
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Will Young
Columbia Ave
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