Will Dorr Missing From Peach Ridge Home
Will Dorr aged fourteen, son of Charles Dorr of Peach Ridge, is missing after leaving home on Friday with plans to depart. He was last seen near Athens after telling his brother he did not feel wanted at home. He had funds in bank and may be with relatives in the west. parents expect a letter or return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dorr
Charles Dorr
Peach Ridge
Athens
Will
District 2
Jessie Wells
Wil Dorr
Fred
Dorr
A Big Order Promises Vast Ohio Names List
H A Lorberg, Daily Blade editor and clipping broker, closes a large contract with an eastern firm to obtain names and addresses of every dog owner in Ohio who pays tax. The task would involve about two hundred thousand names, with county auditors and reporters to assist, aiming to finish in thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lorberg
Daily Blade
Ohio
County Auditora
Portsmouth
Times
W. IC. Scott
Cadet Examination for Naval Academy Appointment in Ohio
C H Gnosvexon announces a competitive examination for a cadet appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis for Ohio's eleventh district. The appointment must be made before July. A date of Monday June will be set for a second Athens examination. He urges district citizens to support a bright, capable applicant, noting the long term benefits of naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ohio
Athens
C.H. Gnosvexon
Coolville Businesses Highlight Lumber Power and Growth
The Observer notes Coolville as a central timber and lumber hub with railroad yards and riverfront activity. It names Athens county leaders including Mesdrs Bennett Morrison Barth and Waldo Humphrey as prominent local lumber owners aiding prosperity, alongside B Hosom in insurance, F B Tiddle, a Globe Building & Loan Columbus branch, and a fine southeastern Ohio dental parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Bennett
Morrison
Barth
Waldo Humphrey
Athens County
Hosom
F.b.tiddle
Globe, Building & Loan Association of Columbus
Ohio
K. of Ps and
Grangers
Indians Help Build Wyoming Line Near Crow Sioux
In Wyoming the Burlington railroad advances into the Big Horn Basin with Crow and Sioux workers hired on the grade. After initial horse racing among the laborers, boss guidance turns sport into steady dirt moving as the project nears the historic battlefield once linked to Custer’s Seventh Cavalry.
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Wyoming
Burlington Railrroad
Une
Big Horn Basin
Inc ‘Agalo
Battlefeld
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Narrow Escape From Smallpox Quarantine Breach
Athens faced a narrow escape from a smallpox outbreak after William Smith, exposed in Gloucester, broke quarantine at Goose Hollow Trimble township. Police intercepted him en route to Athens, transported him to quarantine, and he later developed smallpox two days after his detention.
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Athens
Diggins
Glouster
William Smith
Goose Hollow
Trimble Township
Smith
Oe Keaila Wiheer
Burglars Take Harness From Beaumont Barn
Burglars entered a Beaumont barn last week and stole a new double set of working harness bought the day before. Early Thursday morning a report placed the thief at New Floodwood, but before officers arrived he crossed the Hocking River and disappeared into the woods near Glen Ebon, where no trace remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Hocking
Glen Ebon
Traction Railway plans clarified by Athens promoters
The Athens Nelsonville and Hocking Valley Traction Company promoters say they never intended to build the line themselves. They have formed the corporation to secure rights of way and complete surveys on paper, aiming to sell bonds for construction to a financially capable company. Local claims of imminent contracts and labor are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nelsonville
Hocking
Serious mix up injures Bridgeport horse buyer and horses
J A Bargar of Bridgeport bought four horses last week and began driving them toward the river. Near Commissioner Hill’s home in Canaan a train passed startling the animals. The rider fell when knocked down by the frightened mountings as the four horses ran free. Bargar suffered a broken collar bone, two broken ribs, and bruises. Hill aided him indoors and the horses were taken to Warren’s livery stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bargar
Bridgeport
John QC
Hill
Canaan
Mr. Bargar
Bargar
Warren
Tried to Kill His Wife in Newsoxville
John Kyle attacked his wife at a boarding house on the East Side injuring her behind the ear and neck when she blocked the strike. Bystanders restrained him and he was jailed after a mayoral hearing. Kyle had separated from her recently and had been drinking. He came from Pomeroy and awaits further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsoxville
John Kyle
Kyle
Pomeroy
Clayton and French Marry in City
The marriage of S O Clayton and Cora M French occurred in the city on Thursday with Rev L C Baddox performing. The groom, a Columbus resident, and the bride from Athens planned to keep the marriage secret but it became known last week. The groom is a railroad man and they will reside in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Clayton
Misa
Cora M. French
L. C. Baddox
Columbus
Athens
Bir
Clayton
Columbia
Epworth League Mercy and Health Meeting Minutes
Mercy and Health department of Epworth League met with Mrs. E G Eaton on Monday evening. President Mrs. Ramsey called the meeting to order. Reports from members were read and future work discussed. A literary program followed with Miss Adda Cardin Miss Etta Miles Miss Margarite Eaton, piano solo by Miss Minnie Bardin and violin solo by Miss Edith Cardin with piano. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy and Health
Mercy and Health Department
The
Epworth League
E. G. Eaton
Callen
Ramsey
Adda Rardin
Etta Miles
Margarite Eaton
Minnie Bardin
Edith Rardin
Chadwick and Carsey Wed in White Hall Home Ceremony
Addison Chadwick and Carzle Carsey married at the bride’s parents’ home near White Hall on Monday at noon in a private ceremony attended by intimate friends and relatives. Rev. L C. Badox officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Chadwick
Carzle Carsey
White Hall
LC. Bagdox
Local Highlights from Guysville and Nearby Areas
Mrs Samantha Bean visits Birs Hatch and Emma Barnett travels from HiMards to stay with Uncle Ed Bean. Mrs Ed Bean dies after ongoing illness. funeral at Presbyterian church led by Rev C B Taylor. Visits include Mr Sam Sommer with Nora Light of Athens and Mrs Tillie Evans at Latrobe funeral for Joel Baker. Communion services planned at Presbyterian church next Sunday after Friday and Saturday preaching. Windsors guests of D W Cornell. Mrs C Calvert’s Cincinnati trip noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha Bean
Pet Brewster
Chillicothe
C. C. Calvert
Cincinnati
H.A. Hatch
Reedaville
Elna Wylie
Sam Sommer
Nora Light
Athens
E. J. Gilson
Marietta
Robert Calvert
Emma Barnett
HiMards
Bean
Presbyterian Church
Tillie Evans
Joel Baker
Latrobe
Here
C. B. Taylor
Local News Notes From Buchtel and Nearby
T H Huddy returns from Colorado and heads to Pennsylvania. Mrs M Gaughie and Mabel Dewees visit Mrs Geo Snowden. Mrs M S Carter of Nelsonville visits Mrs Wm Carter. Two new boys born to Hartaviatels and Parsoteai families. Young men hiked to West Virginia for mining, preferring home. Mrs Lew Nixon and daughter Pylis visit relatives. New street lamps, fifteen installed, council plans more. hope for repaired pavements next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H. Huddy
Colorado
Pennsylvania
BH. Maglaughie
Mabel
Joe Dewees
Nelsonville
Geo. Snowden
M.S. Carter
Wm. Carter
Harteviatels
Abert Parsoteai
Ed. Littlejohn
West Virginia
Lew Nixon
Pylis
Deanville
Local Notes From Wolf's Plains Community
In Wolf's Plains Mrs Mabel Hawk recovering from typhoid fever shows improvement. Ms Sarah McHarg and Mrs James Hell with two children visited Mrs Hell's mother Mrs Catherine in Melesaein. Addie Matheny and son spent several days at Zaleski visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs H Barker spent Tuesday in Nelsonville. James McCathran of Union and Wm McCathran of B MicArthur called on their brother Sunday. Mr and Mrs James McHarg and their little son visited Mrs Graham in Cantonville recently. Charlie McHarg of Nelsonville spent Sunday with his brother F B McHarg. Ross Brickies closed a seven months school term at Bates school house with a well received literary program. Mrs J S Phillipa and her little daughter of Chillicothe were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs J A McCathran Friday to Monday.
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Mabel Hawk
Sarah McHarg
James Hell
Childred
Hell
Catherine
Melesaein
Serge
Montscaene
Addie Matheny
Little Son
Zaleski
Barker
Nelsonsonville
James McCathran
Union
Wm. McCathran
MicArthur
James McHarg
Lttle
Graham
Cantonville
Charlie McHarg
Nelsonville
F. Bt. McHarg
Ross Brickies
Bates
Joint Conference Over Docking System Conflict
Miners and operators met in Columbus to settle the docking system dispute. Both sides stood firm with the miners backing current terms and operators demanding change. A committee met at Hotel Berry but no agreement was reached, likely extending the present system another year while unions review proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Sanday Creek
W. H. Haskins
United Mine Workers
Frank Brooks
Hotel Berry
Royal Miners
First Degree Murder Trial in Netsoxville
Samuel Hunter charged with murder in the first degree for killing Albert James last week. Preliminaries before Mayor Wella led to bondless binding over to the grand jury and transfer to Athens jail. Witnesses say Hunter was aggressor. James offered no retaliation until after the fourth shot. Hunter showed indifference throughout. testimony includes quarrel at Nerick's saloon and James calling to stop shooting after three shots. Also notes local notices: Mrs Listie White visiting Athens sisters, property purchases, farm sale, and social visits. De Witt's Little Early Risers praised for stomach and bowel relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netsoxville
Samuel Hunter
Albert James
Wella
Athens
Hunter
James
Fred
Nerick
Grosvenor Denies District Map Ties to Him
A letter from Geo. Grosvenor published in the Marietta Register states he has no involvement in any proposed Ohio congressional district plans. He says he has not seen maps or offered suggestions and is content for the legislature to redraw districts, aiming for a reliable Republican district centered at the State capital. He praises the people of his county for their past support and expresses general satisfaction with future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tve
Ohio
C. H. Grosvenor
Ross County
Geo. Grosvenor
Marietta Register
Uhio
Wa Gton
Conetesswan
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Notice
In a bold claim the advertisement states Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages and offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. The text promotes a constitutional treatment that works through the blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to request testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also touts Bali's Family Pills as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Fic
Yi Bali
B and O Excursions Offer Seasonal Lincoln and San Francisco Trips
The B and O Southwest Division sells excursion tickets to Lincoln Nebraska May 28 to 27 191 inclusive returning June 4 for the German Baptist Brethren Conference. Cincinnati Ohio July 5 6 and 7 returning July 14 for United Society and Christian Endeavor Annual. San Francisco California July 5 to 19 returning August 1 for Epworth League Convention. Louisville Kentucky August 24 25 28 27 and 28 returning September for Knights Templar Conclave. For rates and details contact agent J B Larrabee traveling passenger agent Chillicothe Ohio.
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B.&o. SW
Lincoln
Neb
German Baptist Brethren
Cincinnati
Ohio
United Soiety and
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Cal
Epworth League
Excursion Rates For Seventh Day Conference Tickets On Sale
Ohio Central Lines agents offer one fare round trip for Battle Creek Michigan events with sale dates March 31 April 1 2 and return by April 25. Women’s suffrage group meeting noted at Mrs Barney Roach home April 1 at 2 pm. Dr W S Scott of Chillicothe to be at Hotel Berry on Rondzy April 1. Eyewear and dental care emphasized. DeWitts Little Early Risers praised for liver and bowel relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist General Conference
Battle Creek
Michigan
Agenta
Ohio Central Lines
W.S. Scott
Chillicothe
Hotel Berry
Rondzy
For Sale Stationery engine and farm buildings Athens tannery
For Sale One stationary engine 25 h p. One boiler 40 h p. Shatting pulleys etc. Also for fronting MIN street 100 feet by 200 feet deep. Two good shop buildings on lot. Inquire at Athens Tannery. Also farm near Columbus with electric rail road and rich surroundings. For further information call on D. Miller, Millersport, Ohio. The cough remedy advertises Chige’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Street
Athens Tannery
Eich
National Pike
Columbus
D. Gt
Milllersport
Oble
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Sant
Clayton-French
Chadwick-Carsey
Guysville
Buchtel
Wolf's Plains
Minerea
Listie White
R. J. Crossen
W. Drake
Fisher
L. D. Beasley
Jeff Henry
Dowier
Aed
Albany
Ett
Carpenter
Ira Andrews
Sahe
Birgile
Redinpors
Efrong
W. Matheny
C. Vorbes
Jerseyville
de Witt
General Grosvenor
Enquirer
Congressions
Chubb
Hattie Creek
Barney M. Roach
DeWitt
DeWire
Civie’s
Clige’s Pharmacy
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