Last Victim Turner Found Identified by Brother in Law
The decomposed body of Lucius Turner, drowned in March, was found near Harmony by John Duncan. Bart Davidson, Turner's brother in law, positively identifies the remains by eye teeth, belt remnants, a pencil holder, and arctic overshoes. Coroner's inquest to confirm the drowning verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Turner
Ple
Turner
Mr. Turner
Albert
Edward Swett
Charles Beards
Carlos Young
J. J. Lane
Nelsonville
Witneses
James Klingenberg
George Duffee
Bart Davidson
James
J. Davidson
George Turner
Jesus Turner
Arn Athens
Thisfternoon
Chil
Roy
Robbery Near Hocking Mine Nets $6 From Woman
Mrs. William Cullison was assaulted by two men while returning from town with her two sons near the Hocking mine, four miles south of Nelsonville. They tore open her stocking and purse, taking six dollars before fleeing. Police report no clues yet as officers search for the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hocking
William Cullison
Taken to His Home After Illness
Emerson Driggs formerly a Pickett's Restaurant clerk was ill with typhoid fever for a week and was moved this morning in Duffee's ambulance from the depot to the home of relatives in Moxahala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Driggs
Pickett’s
Duffee’s
Moxahala
Coal production decline hits several Ohio counties
The passage notes that 79.9 percent of Ohio’s production came from machinery with the remainder by pick. Late-year financial strain slowed operations, with the largest tonnage losses seen in Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Medina, Meigs and Stark. Jackson, once Ohio’s top coal region, shows a drop as major mines wound down. Since the state mining department began 35 years ago, total tonnage has risen 510 percent.
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Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Mahoning
Medina
Meigs
Stark
Ohio
State Mining Department
New Mine Opens Near Carbonhill With 25 to 35 Jobs
A coal mine is being opened near Carbonhill headed by Tom Lax of Nelsonville, a veteran Hocking Valley operator. Hoppers and a trestle across Monday Creek are planned, with the mine to run as a pick mine employing 25 to 35 miners at full operation. The company holds about 30 acres of solid coal, promising long term employment and a renewed life for Carbon Hill.
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Carbonhill
Tom Lax
Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
Monday Creek
Carbon Hill
Local social notes and travel plans in Jacksonville area
Mr and Mrs Pidcock hosted a day of entertaining with Mr Edward Gran rer and Master Willie Fenzel as guests. Prof F S Coultrap leaves for Dayton to attend the Southeastern Ohio Round Table. Mrs Val Davis and Ruth visit Mr and Mrs W S and Myers. Mrs W B Francis and Mildred travel to Columbus for family illness. Mrs Frank Hall departs for New York to work for Mrs John Welch and oversee the Welch kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidcock
Amner -Day
Edward Gran Rer
Order of Redmen
Ohio
Willie Fenzel
F. S. Coultrap
Dayton
William Long
Southeastern Ohio Round Table
Frank Hall
New York City
rMs. John
J Welch
Personal Social Mix of Visits in Columbus Area
Masters Wheatley and Fred Ling with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wheatley, traveled to Columbus for a week. Numerous locals and visitors are mentioned, including Dr. H. T. Lee moving to North Congress street, and various guests visiting from Newark Wells ton Guyeville and Cincinnati.
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Masters Wheatley
Fred Ling
Mrs
T. J. Wheatley
Columbus
Correct Letter Writing Forms Offer From Henderson Crider Drug
An advertisement promotes correct letter writing books with selections from Eaton Hurlbut and Whitings priced to one dollar. It appears from Henderson Crider Drug Co dated March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Drug CO
Excursion Tickets On Sale For Western States Trip 1908
Tickets available March 1 to April 30 1908 for travel to Arizona Alberta Nevada New Mexico California Oregon Utah and other areas. Low rates offered with full information available from F S Bean ticket agent at Union Depot and J P Blackwood Athens agent.
Highwaymen Still at Large After Robbery Near Hocking Mine
Nelsonville Ohio March 26 police seek two men who robbed Mrs. William Cullison as she returned home from town. A larger suspect boasted that the other saw the money. fingerprints were found on Mrs Cullison’s neck. Authorities chased possible sightings but no arrests yet. Mrs Cullison’s husband is living away from home.
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William Cullison
Dubia
City
Rock
Curlison
Newsom Embalmer and Undertaker Opens in Athens
Athens business directory lists Newsom Embalmer and Undertaker at 16 West Union Street with phone 84. Established in Athens in 1989.
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Newsom
West Union Street
Athens
Nelsonville Busy Visitors Dig Up Local Interview
Numerous visitors and local businesspeople arrived in Nelsonville this week. J A Sanders and Ed Wash of Corning called Tuesday, J B McCuntock of Lancaster visited on business, and C B Weltaheimer traveled to Corning and Athens for work. Local figures Earl Krieg of Logan and Fred Weymueller of Logan also spent time in town with friends and relatives.
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Pélice Warner
Athens
Messrs
J. A. Sanders
Ed Wash
Corning
Civic Improvement Association
N. Poston
J. V. Morgan
Buchtel
Thin City
J. B. McCuntock
Lancaster
C. BE. Weltaheimer
A. Magoon
Logan
Hocking
Exercise to ward off fatigue and boost brain power
A health minded note urges full body exercise for strong development and clear thinking. It praises Sloan's Liniment for fatigue relief after intense exertion and rheumatic comfort, citing athlete trainer Harry K. Oftman of Roxbury Massachusetts and his habit of carrying a bottle for emergencies.
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Sloan
Harry K. Oftnan
Warren Street
Roxbury
Mass
Local Grocers Advertise Savings On Meat And Supplies
Keasy and Bombardiers Grocery offers money saving deals with a range of nations and miners supplies at 231 Dean Avenue Bell 202 R. Roach's Meat Market promises fresh home-killed meats at fair prices.
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Keasy & Bombardiers
Dean Avenue
Bell
Ohio Coal Output Reaches 32 Million Tons in 1907
Ohio's total coal production for 1907 totaled 32 465 949 tons, up 5 252 454 tons from the prior year. Belmont and Jefferson counties show the largest gains with increases of 1 888 287 and 1 649 787 tons respectively, per Mine Inspector Harrison's advance report.
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Columbus
Harrison
Ohio
Belmont
Jefferson Counties
Cleaning and Pressing at Jow Johnson's Press Shop
Cleaning and pressing services offered at Jow Johnson's Press Shop located over Fulton's grocery store. Prompt garment cleaning repair and pressing provided in a small local shop setting.
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JOW Johnson's
Fulton's
Hastings handles Standard Furniture and Globe Wernicke
Hastings manages Standard Furniture and Globe Wernicke book cases, with both phones in operation for inquiries and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Rasier silt photos sought at Wise's Studio now
An notice inviting patrons to have portraits photographed at Wise's Studio by Gage Photo Company. It urges immediate action to ensure completion of new Rasier silt photographs in time for finish.
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The
Gage Photo Company
Local Briefs From Marshfield and Area
Mr A W Nichold has shown improvement after illness last week. Mr Welch a traveling salesman for the Graham Bumygardner Rubber company of Parkersburg visited on business Monday. Mr Richard Imes and his family from Athens are guests of his parents Mr and Mrs J C Imes.
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Mr. Welch
Graham-Bumygardner Rubber Company
Parkersburg
Richard Imes
Athens
Mr. and
Mra
J. C. Imes
Vv. C. Loos Jeweler Advertises Quality Jewelry
An advertisement for Vv. C. Loos promotes a trusted jeweler offering a selection of good jewels and fine jewelry to customers in search of quality pieces.
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C. Loos
See Mrs Chappelear for the Latest and Swellest Street Hata
Mrs Chappelear advertises the latest street hata at No 16 South Court Street offering current news and selections for readers seeking updated local notices and items of interest.
Clip your horses before spring work at Wheaton store
Advertises clipping of horses before spring work and promotes clipping machines with price quotes at H. L. Wheaton. The note presents a local commerce offer for horse care tools and services.
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H. L. Wheaton
Ath ens Dye Works Offers Advantages Promoted
The notice touts the benefits of Ath ens Dye Works and urges readers to learn the reasons to appreciate them. It ends with a prompt to call phones for details and guidance.
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Athens
For Sale Cash Registers and Delivery Wagon
For sale one National Cash Register one Hallwood Cash Register and one light delivery wagon. Contact G. W. Duffee. Both phones.
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National Cash Register
Hallwood Cash Register
G. W. Duffee
Local Notes: births visits marriages and guests
Frost news notes a new birth to Mr and Mrs Marion Welch. Charles Ladd and wife visit Ath ens hospital relatives. Mrs Margaret Bachelder of Ireland visits Mr and Mrs Miles Bailey. Miss Florence Gruey of Athena visits parents. Rolla Jonson and Isa Welch wed at Marietta on the 19th with Rev Dr Nichols officiating. Mrs W L Petty in dangerously ill. Leonard Petty and wife of Gloucester visit Willard Petty. Miss Mabel Dean begins ten week school term in Palmer township Washington county. Miss Ada Russell visits Mrs Cora Russell and family.
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Marion Welch
Charles Ladd
Athens Hospital
Margaret Bachelder
Ireland
Miles Bailey
Florence Gruey
Athena
Rolla Jonson
Isa Welch
Mariettta
Nichols
W. L. Petty
Leonard Petty
Glouster
Willard Petty
Mabel Dean
Palmer Township
Washington County
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Cius Turner
Law
John Duncan
Duncan
Hedges
Duffee
Prank Gross
James Gintian
Jacksonville
Val Davis
Ruth
Mr. Davis
Carl Cross
Wellston
Joseph L. Pickering
Virgene
Lucile Henry
Guyeville
Miss McKay
Anna Bowser
Ida Bowser
Bart Foley
J. P. Wood
Austin
Barhorn
Cincinnati
John Welch
C. H. Grosvenor
J. M. Welch
D. C. Cornwell
E V. Tuttle
Newark
N. J
Gibson
Ciba
Cornwell
W. N. Stillwell
Marietta
M. J. Haning
G. E. Goodspeed
A. C. Cunningham
Lahing Coal Company
Bertha
Catharine Cornwell
Gilouster
Charlies Cornwell
University Terrace
A. J. Laverty
John Jewell
Big Run
O. G. Jordan
Jitile
R. W. Miller
Hemlock
Fred Shoop
W. E . Clark
Amesville
Charles Henry
Hamden
Mrs. Henry
Arizona
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California
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Mexico
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F. S. Bean
Ticket Agt
Union Depot
J. P. Blackwood
Nelsonville, O
Athens Business
Nelsonvlle
Pim Weddesday
Vaughn Kelley
John Olinger
Wise
Marshfield
A. W. Nichold
Frost
Ada Russell
Cora Russe
Matinee
Moving Pictures
Messenger
Palmer Mouse
EE. CC
Burchfield Proprietor
Hall & Boden
H. H. Haning
Humphreys
Apg Owen, Jotine Oo
Cor
Bliss College
William Dobbyn
John Jacob Astor
Jesse Smith
Columbus Board of Trade
McConnell Jacques
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