Pratt Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty and Threats
Mrs Clara B Pratt of Nelsonville files for divorce from Sidney A Pratt alleging extreme cruelty starting June 1907. She says he slapped her, threatened to kill, forced illicit relations, brought men to their home and tried to compel compromise with another man. She seeks alimony and restoration to her maiden name Clara Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompsonville
Michhigan
Pratt
Nelsonville
Morris Wilson
Representative Douglas Pursues $60 Pension for Civil War General
Representative Albert Douglas intensifies effort to secure a $60 monthly pension for General Samuel H. Hurst of Chillicothe Ohio a Civil War veteran then about 76 in frail health He previously backed a $50 grant and the House cut it to $30 now Senate action is sought to restore the higher amount The general who rose from lieutenant in the Seventy third Ohio to brevet brigadier fought in major engagements and was wounded twice His wife died recently in a heart failure incident as she rose from breakfast and collapsed in his arms
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Albert Douglas
Samuel H. Hurst
Chillicothe
Douglas
House
Ohio
Senate
Hurat
Seventy-third Ohio
Railroad Restores Half Fare For Clergy and Salvation Army
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will restore the old half fare for ordained clergymen and Salvation Army members. Station Agent Rod Marchant reports the order is effective March 21. The reduced rate applies to intrastate journeys and remains lower than prior to the two cent rate law, while interstate tickets to Pennsylvania are unchanged. Morgantown Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Salvation Army
Rod Marchant
Pennsylvania
Morgantown Chronicle
Large Barn Burns Near Athens
A barn on the Eckley heirs farm two miles west of Athens burned last night with hay grain and implements. The livestock were saved. Fire was spotted around 10 PM and could not be stopped. The barn was insured by O Murphy and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckley Farm
Athens
J. B. Eckley
Ath
O. Murphy & Son
Decree of Divorce Granted in Athens Court
Jacob Kelly was granted a divorce from Priscila Kelly in common pleas court. Attorney Davidson represented Mr. Kelly. Both residents of Athens. Kelly previously ran a drayage business and has spent recent years in the far west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kelly
Priscila Kelly
Common Pleas Court
Davidson
Mr. Kelly
Athens
Far West
Old project revived to build bridge and electric line to Racine
Parkersburg West Virginia February 29 The revival centers on a plan to bridge the Ohio River at Fifth Street Ann Street and run an electric line to Racine Ohio via Coolville. Promoters secured a charter and began lining up right of way after earlier sketches and plans. Funds remain a hurdle as bonds prove hard to sell and the bridge demands a large outlay.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio
Fifth Street
Ann
Racine
Coolville
Case of Gulley in Ohio pending before grand jury
Nelsonville Ohio February 29 inquiry into the state’s case against George Gulley former councilman for obtaining money from the Sunday Creek company by false pretenses remains in the common pleas court. A transcript filed February 20 lists witnesses including Lawrence G Wors tle N D Monsarratt Edward Fluke Mrs McGrath and Robert Eddy. The case will not be heard until the next grand jury. Gulley is held on a $1000 bond and the prosecution aims for indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Creek Company
Common Pleas
Mayor Wells
Sunday Creek
Gulley
Lawrence G. Worstell
Athe ™S
N. D. Monsarratt
Columbus
Edward Fluke
McGrath
Robert Eddy
Nelsonville
Mr. Gulley
Grean
Rose county local option bill becomes law in Ohio
Columbus Ohio February 26 1908 the House approved the Rose county local option bill 79 to 36 to prohibit liquor sales in counties upon petition by 25 of voters. Law takes effect September 1 1908 with penalties scope bans sales within county after 30 days. Drugstores may sell for medical or sacramental purposes with physician prescription. Further elections allowed after three years.
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House of Representatives
Rose County
de Sure
Andrew L. Harris
Common Pleas
Eid
Peruna as a catarrh remedy claims
A historical claim list cites Peruna and hydrastis to treat catarrh in the mouth throat and nasal passages. Bartholow, Millspaugh, and Collinsonia canadensis are referenced for uses in chronic bronchitis dyspepsia and other catarrhal conditions, asserting high authority for Peruna combinations.
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United States
Bartholow
Scudder
Millspaugh
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Car
Der
Nelsonville Brick Plant Increases Wages on March First
Notices posted around the Nelsonville Brick company plants announce a five percent wage hike for all workers effective March 1 1908. The increase accompanies a cooperative plan: on days with 45000 paying blocks or more run, employees who work full days receive credit for an extra hour or its equivalent. The notices are signed by R A Doan secretary treasurer of The Nelsonville Bricks Co.
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Nelsonville Brics. CO
R. A. Doan, Sec’y. and
Treas
Rizer Sues Yale Telephone Company in Nelsonville Trial
In Nelsonville Ohio on February 27 the case J J Rizer versus Yale Telephone Co played out before Squire Lane. The suit claimed 94 33 for work labor and materials on a line from Nanny’s switch to the city. A six member jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff 55 with costs totaling about 100 dollars.
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Nelsonville, O
Squire Lane
J. J. Rizer
Yale Telephone Company
Will Gibson
J. P. Reynolds
M. P. Ohlinger
John Hill
Richard Gibson
A. B. Vorys
Iits
Arraignment in Michigan for Failure to Support Minor Children
James FE Johnson was arraigned in common pleas court on failure to provide for his minor children. He pled not guilty and was released on a $500 bond posted by his father. Johnson, indicted by the February grand jury, was arrested last night by Sheriff Webster after returning from Sturgis, Michigan. He formerly lived at Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Johnson
Common Pleas
Johnson
Webster
Sturgis
Mich
Chauncey
Robinson Killed by Falling Smokestack at Mine
Jeff Robinson a 56 year old blacksmith at Job's mine in Murray City was crushed when a smokestack being raised collapsed after a rope broke. He died from a base of skull fracture and internal injuries after medical aid failed. Coroner Tippie will hold an inquest this evening.
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Nelsonville
Jeff Robinson
Job
Robinson
Ali
Murray City
Tippie
Robinsons
Kempton Accepts Political Appointment at Ohio Penitentiary
Silas Kempton, son of former Jacksonville mayor J. F. Kempton, went to Columbus on Monday and is understood to have accepted a political appointment at the Ohio penitentiary. He has long been active in Republican politics.
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Jacksonville
Silas Kempton
Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Kempton
J. F. Kempton
New Cases Filed In Civil Docket
Commercial Jewelry company sues James Josten in an action for appeal. H. A. Bowersack files an action for appeal against C. A. Beal.
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Commercial Jewelry Company
James Josten
H. A. Bowersack
C. A. Beal
Action For Appeal
Executor's Notice of Appointment for Eliza Wilson
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of Eliza Wilson late of Athens County Ohio deceased Bb A Elass 227 3wkly.
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Eliza Wilson
Athens County
Ohio
Pleasant Surprise For Little Lady
Nelsonville Ohio Feb 20 The home of Mr and Mrs Verge on Franklin Street hosted a birthday surprise for their six year old daughter Ruth About ten to twelve friends gathered for games a lunch of chicken sandwiches cake and fudge and a hog of fun with Ruth leading the celebrations
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Nelsonville
Mary Lane
Kya Cotton
Geneva Scott
Gertrude Kessler
Dorothy Steincamp
Mery Sharp
Lorena
Ho Wilson
Wilbur Martin
Laura
Hazel Davis
Gin Juniper
The Kind Almays osu Aer Bears the Mynatire Ss
The readable fragments describe a title or phrase tied to the Kind Almays osu and a bear imagery. Readable text is limited and does not provide clear event, date, or organization details.
Death of Joseph Thornton in Nelsonville
Joseph Thornton died in Nelsonville Ohio after a 12 week illness from tuberculosis and a paralytic stroke. The funeral will be at the A M E church tomorrow with Rev Young presiding. Interment follows at Green Lawn cemetery with the cortege by carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Joseph Thornton
Young
Green Lawn
Hyomel Brand Cure Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An ad asserts catarrh is spreading nationwide and promotes Hyomel as a germ destroying inhalant. It claims rapid soothing of mucous membranes and destruction of catarrhal germs with no stomach disturbance. The Henderson Cinder Drug Company offers a full refund if buyers disagree. Outfit price is $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Henderson Cinder Drug Company
Ayomel
Mrs C W Super Hospitalized for Fractured Hip in Columbus
Mrs C W Super was taken to Protestant hospital in Columbus Saturday for treatment of a fractured hip. She is accompanied by her husband Dr Super and Dr Leroy. She fell several weeks ago causing now worsened trouble and is expected to stay about three months.
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Super
Dr. Leroy
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Emmett Keenan
Relient
Clara B. Pratt
Sidney A. Pratt
Gen. Hurst
B. & O. Road
Ens
County
George Gulley
State of Ohio
Harris
Columbus, O
Thedford’s
Black
Hockingport
Nelsonville Brick Company
Nelsonville, C
Michigan
James Johnson
Aetune
Sohn
Penitentiary
Bb. A. Elaas
Mynatire
C. W. Super
Buy Your Fruit Trees of
Beverly Nursery
W. T. Mitchell
SON
Beverly, Chio
Rafe
Besele
Santen
Hk PA
Washington
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