North Bridge Project Aims to Link Athens Northward
The Commercial Club pushes plans for a north bridge over the Hocking river to connect Athens with north districts. County officials and business leaders foresee major development, new roadways, and a coal company pledge of right of way plus townsite plans near Michael farm and Armitage fields.
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Hocking River
Athens
Commercial Club
Hocking Valley
Central Avenue
Michael Farm
Grosvenor
Armitage
Corporation of the City
New
Pittsburg Coal Company
Pittsburg
Coal Company
Si.ting
Hocking
Martin and
Sheffield
Gambling Joint Raided by Police
Police raided a Court street gambling joint linked to Fulton’s grocery. Four men Stokoe Ferrill Quinlan Tippie pleaded guilty and paid fines while Shadwick and Graham faced binding over to the grand jury. A boys’ detainment followed the raid and officers collected paraphernalia from the two-room operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stokoe
Nelsonville
Court Street
Mills
van Horn
John Ferrill
Chauncey
Offcers Mills
Tim Quinlan
West Athens
Dan Tippie
Peach Ridge
Finsterwald
Officer Mills
Quinlan
Fred Shadwick
Fulton’s
Mayor Day
George Hall
Morris
Don Dailey
William Hines
Ernest Gladden
George Graham
Shadwick
Grand Jury
Fulton’s Grocery
Graham
J. B. Fulton
Mills and
Little globules of sunshine drive clouds from headaches
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised to scatter gloom from sick headache and biliousness. They do not gripe or sicken. Sold and recommended by Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
Cline
Engineer Jacob Hoffman's on Park Street turntable accident
B and O S W engineer Jacob Hoff man was crushed between his locomotive and a box on the Park street turntable in Cincinnati on Friday. He suffered severe bruises and painful injuries but no bones were broken. He is the father of Mrs Daggett Mrs Brower and Mr Hoffman of this city.
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Jacob Hoffman
Park Street
Cincinnati
Chillicothe Advertiser
Hoffman
W. V. Daggett
Simon Brower
Joseph Hoffman
Deafness Cure Claim from Hall's Catarrh Cure
Advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure nine of ten cases and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, with circulars available and Druggists selling the product for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Local option debate sways Washington D. H. business crowd
A large Athens audience heard Dr. J. C. Arbuckle argue that closing the saloon has boosted Washington D. H.’s prosperity. He cited fewer vacant houses, 56 new homes, tax gains, and a city auditor’s favorable finances, backed by a statement from 99 business leaders.
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College
J. C. Arbuckle
Grace M. E. Church
Washington D. H
Washington
Athens Messenger
Athens
D. H
Aids Digestion with Rings Dyspepsia Tablets
After meals dyspepsia relief comes from A Rings Dyspepsia Tablets. The product claims to aid digestion and improve appetite. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co. and Drury Drug Store.
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Henderson Crider Drug Co
Drury Drug Store
Wets win in Trimble township local option vote
The Beal law local option election in Trimble township produced a decisive wets win. Precinct tallies show Green Run 71 wet versus 18 dry, West Trimble 96 to 34, Hollister 157 to 102, East Trimble 118 to 107, totaling 442 wet and 261 dry with a wet majority of 181.
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Trimble Township
Green Run
West Trimble
Hollister
East Trimble
Will reorganize Athens Fire Department under new chief
Newly appointed Fire Chief W. A. Casley calls a Tuesday evening meeting at the gas company office for all department members to discuss a complete reorganization. He notes Athens has had no fire in five months and aims to familiarize laddies with city equipment and establish regular meetings to create a model department ready for any fire.
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W. A. Casley
Fire Department
Gas Company
Sever
Casley
Athens
Athens High Seniors Hold Pleasant Dance in Athenian Hall
The Senior Class of Athens High School hosted a Friday evening dance in Athenian Hall. The room featured blue and gold decorations and pennants. Refreshments were served by Lucile Henry Alberta Carr and Helen Pickett.
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Athens High School
Lucile Henry
Alberta Carr
Helen Pickett
Miss Elder
Grace Junod
Beveridge
Virgene Henry
Claire McKinstry
Edna Copeland
Lottie Copeland
Aldine Roach
Miss Barleon
Miss Henke
Miss Woodworth
Miss Palmer
Miss Driggs
Miss Carpenter
May Conner
Miss Bauer
Florence Pickett
Miss Straw
Messrs. Martin
Studor
Lee
Zellner
Warren
Evan Jones
Orla Miller
Kirkendall
John Courtney
Hamilton
Hooper
Beckler
Ravenscroft
Ned Bean
Wadley
Mohler
Patterson
Cecil Bean
Neglected Colds Threaten Life
Don’t trifle with a cold the advice urges for prudent people and especially children. Proper food ventilation and dry warm clothing guard against colds through autumn winter and spring. The piece promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective. Also notes Columbus resident Chauncey Bingham visiting his parents Sergus and Mrs Bingham.
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W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Died Suddenly in Florida Jessie Wilkin Passes Away
Major J M Welch receives a telegram announcing the death of his daughter Jessie Wilkin wife of William E Wilkin of Philadelphia She died suddenly while wintering at Rock Ledge Florida Olivia Wilkin was noted in Athens as a well known former resident Funeral plans are not yet set with Athens likely burial. Her last return was home coming week in 1904.
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Maj. J. M. Welch
Jessie
William E. Whiikin
Philadelphia
Wilkin
Athens
Mr. Wilkin
Dallas
Texas
Dr Ellis Returns From Cincinnati Trip After Banquet Speech
Dr Ellis returned Saturday afternoon from a two day trip to Cincinnati. On Friday evening he gave the principal address at the Fourteenth Annual Banquet of the Cincinnati Alumni Association of Miami University at the Grand Hotel. On Saturday morning he addressed the Hamilton County Teachers' Association in Sinton Hall.
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Grand Hotel
Hamilton County Teachers’ Association
Sinton Hall
Pineules Kidney Remedy Promises Relief
The advertisement touts Pineules as a remedy for kidney ailments including backache and rheumatism. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is sold by Henderson-Crider Drug Co. and Drury Drug Store with relief in every dose.
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Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Drury Drug Store
Mr W W Miller of Chauncey Guests in Athens
Mr W W Miller of Chauncey spent Sunday in Athens as a guest of friends and neighbors enjoying hospitality and social visits.
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W. W. Miller
Chauncey
Athens
Miss Carrie Hayes Hosts Evening of Music
Miss Carrie Hayes entertained friends at her North High Street home Saturday evening with vocal and instrumental music. Guests included Misses Bessie Rutherford Nora Davis Dora Davis Rose Alexander Alice Tarbell and Florence Young.
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Carrie Hayes
North High Street
Bessie Rutherford
Nora Davis
Dora Davis
Rose Alexander
Alice Tarbell
Florence Young
Saved Her Son's Life In Ava Missouri
Mrs. S Ruppee of Ava Missouri praises Dr King s New Discovery for saving her sons life from severe lung trouble. After a physician failed the druggist advised the remedy and a few weeks treatment restored his health and he has worked steadily since. McKee s Drug Store guarantees it as the best cough and cold cure with 50 cents to 1 dollar prices and a trial bottle free.
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Ava
S. Ruppee
Dr. King
Carpenter
Phi Delta Theta Hosts Kenyon Basketball Squad Visit
The active Phi Delta Theta chapter entertained Saturday evening honoring Kenyon basketball players Dan Crosby Lord Cott and Brigman. Out-of-town guests included Miss Elizabeth Lindley of Hamilton and Miss Irene Bowles of Huntington, W Va, with many dormitory girls in attendance.
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Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Kenyon
Messrs
Dan
Crosby
Lord, Cott
Brigman
Elizabeth Lindley
Hamilton
Irene Bowles
Huntington
W. Va
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West State Street
Plains
Court Street Grocery
News
Dr. Arbuckle
Trimble
Schnapps
Piedmont Country
E. C. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ill
Capitol
Standard Oil Company
The
Chicago Tribune
Harry Bingham
Columbus
Sergus Bingham
Florida
Maj. Welch
Gram
W. E
PHI Delts
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