Colleen Bawn Presented by Athene Dramatic Society Earns Flood Aid
St Pauls Dramatic Society under Miss Ida Bowser staged Colleen Bawn in Athens to praise and humor, drawing a strong local crowd. The cast, mostly first timers, delivered solid stage presence and singing while the show raised over $190 for flood victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Bawn
St. Paul’s Dramatic Society
Ida Bowser
Athens
Elly O'Connor
Myles Na Capaleen
Elly
Earnest Newcome
Ruth Newcome Brooks
Myles
Hardress Cregan
William Ahern
Mr. Ahern
Danny Mann
Bertie O’moore
Gus Michaels
Kyrl Daly
James Wisda
Maggie Murphey
Murphey
Body Missing After Boat Disaster Leaves Turners Fate Unclear
After Edward Swett is recovered, Lucius Turner remains missing from the overturned boat that carried six people including Albert and Edward Swett, Mrs Turner, Carlos Young, and Charles Beards. Rescue teams search riverbanks as conflicting accounts debate who was aboard at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Swett
Lucius Turner
Swett
Turner
Richland Avenue
Young
Albert
Carlos Young
Charles Beards
Johns Hopkins Conscience Tale About Pie Request
An amusing anecdote recounts young Johns Hopkins borrowing a neighbor’s flatiron and being offered pie. He initially declines, but halfway home the pie and conscience overwhelm him, and he returns to admit he did want the pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins
Provisions Distributed After Flood Aid Is Given
The relief committee distributed grocery provisions and flour to flood victims. A bushel basket of groceries and a sack of flour were delivered to each affected home, totaling 219 packages by noon. Some households declined aid while Mrs Mary Merritt sought help for her two ill sons.
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General Relief Committee
Mary Merritt
Hocking
Prairie Belle Hero Jim Bludso of the Mississippi
The poem remembers Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle who dies saving passengers during a riverboat fire on the Mississippi. It praises his courage, notes his flaws, and vows Christ will judge a man who dies for others.
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Jim Bludso
THE
Prairie Belle
Brudie
Jim
Giauncey Business Men Almost Ruined by Flood
Local traders in Giauncey faced near ruin as floodwaters surged through Main Street damaging shops and stock. Officials warned residents to stay sheltered while relief crews assessed property damage and began cleanup operations.
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Giauncey
Heaviest Loser After Chauncey Flood
Chauncey March 20. Floodwaters devastated the village with nearly every business ruined. R J Thompson, newly stocked store owner, faces about 10000 in losses while Charles Howards and Isaac Wilson stores also suffered heavy damage. The post office and Bartons drug store were destroyed as residents seek relief from township funds.
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Chauncey
Sunday Creek Company
Athens
R. J. Thompson
Thompson
Haydenville
Thompson & Reed
Charles Howard
Isaac Wilson
Barton
Drs. Sprague
Royal Baking Powder Promotes Wholesome Food Quality
Royal Baking Powder is presented as a healthful, non irritant ingredient for nourishing food. It emphasizes grape cream of tartar as its key healthy constituent and claims it makes food finer lighter and more appetizing while protecting the stomach. The ad condemns alum and alumina salts as harmful to digestion and internal organs.
MIX THIS AT HOME Rheumatism cure mixture claimed to filter uric acid
A DIY remedy asserts that Fluud Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia can cure rheumatism by forcing kidneys to filter wastes. It urges purchasing from pharmacies and taking a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime, promising prompt relief with harmless ingredients.
Oble Work Of The Ladies Of Athens In Flood Relief
Ath ens relief efforts credit the citys women for sustaining flood rescue support. Miss Faris oversaw Christian church aid and Mrs H G Williams led Presbyterian relief with numerous charitable volunteers providing food clothing and supplies to destitute residents. The piece lauds all efforts by women and men in Athens.
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Athens
Christian
Presbyterian
Faris
Christian Church
H. G. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Legion
Gooden
Saved Her Son Life In Ava Mrs S Ruppee Testimony
In Ava Missouri Mrs S Ruppee reports her son recovered from a serious lung trouble after using Dr King's New Discovery. She praises the treatment for restoring his health and notes he has since worked steadily as a carpenter. A trial bottle is offered by McKee's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
S. Ruppee
Dr. King
Flood Chaos Draws Hundreds to Athens Streets
Hundreds from across Richland County watched the flood’s havoc in Athens on Sunday. Richland avenue overflowed as crowds and many vehicles gathered to view destruction and fearsome damage, with onlookers recounting unprecedented ruin and urging caution in flood districts. A local ad touts Electric Bitters, claiming a dramatic health revival after use.
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Athens
Richland Avenue
Albany
Marshfield
James McCormick of Chillicothe Visits Relatives Today
James McCormick of Chillicothe arrived today to visit relatives and spend time with family members.
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James McCormick
Chillicothe
Koons Event Entered City After Flood Delays
Mr and Mrs F M Koons arrived in the city from Eubank Mississippi aboard B and C railroad night train detained at Cincinnati for ta ca by the flood.
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F. M. Koons
City
Eubank
Miss
Cincinnati
Athens Fire Ladds Rescue in Flood Leaves One Lost
Athens volunteers from the fire company aided in flood rescue, with ten of thirteen members on duty. Edward Swett drowned during the efforts, others named include Will Casley and Norris Dean among eight more. The unit plans to attend Swett Bros. funeral service in the afternoon.
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Athens Fire Company
Will Casley
Edward Swett
Norris Dean
Allen Bean
Lon Barnes
Albert Ayers
Charles Edmundson
Frank Hambleton
Guy Graham
Pascal Traglio
E Swett Bros
Arrested for Stealing Meat in Glouster Case
Henry Brooks and Henry Reynolds, from Glouster, were sent to Athens by Mad Yocum for a 30 day jail term after Tuesday arrests for stealing smoked meats valued at 26 dollars. Affidavits by Des Antle L C Curfman and F P Dulaney charged the offense in Mayor Gormley’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brooks
Henry Reynolds
Athens
Glouster
Yocum
Brooks
Reynolds
Gormley
Des Antle
L. C. Curfman
F. P. Dulaney
Hom
Carbondale Visitor Dre KS Rossen Reported
Dre KS Rossen of Carbondale was a business visitor to the area today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre KS @rossen
Carbondale
The
Wey
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Opera House
Annie Chute
Mr. Corrigan
Corrigan
Anne Chute
Hardress
Eily O'Conner
Hily
Jun Bludso
Jimmy Bludio
Natchez-under-the-Hill
Pike
Mississippi
Tarin
Willer Bank
John Hay
Total
Dred
Edward S. Wood, M.D
Harvard Medical School
Boston
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
N. F. Rowan
McDonough
McKee’s
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