Rothman’s Economy Store Opens in Athens Brightly
Benedict Burr reports the new Rothman’s Economy Store by E. Rothman opens in the Campbell block Athens offering a modern double emporium with five main departments. From New York and Philadelphia sources come spring wares including Miller’s Cleveland garments and American Lady Shoes. The store features plate glass windows and ample lighting and aims to be a regional shopping hub.
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Rothman
Fair Six
Lendid
Glouster
Athens
Campbell Block
New York
Philadelphia
Wren's
Miller’s
Cleveland
Hamilton, Brown Choe Co
St. Louis
Brockton
Mass
Knox, Dunlap
Husband shoots wife then kills himself in Doanville
Fred Carey in a Doanville saloon quarrel fired at Alf Hicks then returned home where he shot his wife in the shoulder and killed himself. Mrs. Carey, wounded but alive, was taken to her brother-in-law’s home as Dr. A L Pritchard tended her. The incident follows a night of drunken turmoil at the resort.
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Doanville
Fred Carey
Carey
Carey & Tittle
Alf Hicks
Hicks
James Carey
A. L. Pritchard
Nelsonville
Amesville News Briefs Highlight Property Purchase and Baseball
Amesville March 23. J H Miller of Walesburg Pa weighs purchasing the Wells coal Property and may invest to expand operations. Local real estate activity shows signs of rising. Seaman a local baseball player has signed for the season as Patcher with the Star Ball Club of fans and leaves for Hot Springs on Monday to begin his seventh season.
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Amesville
J. H. Miller
Walesburg
Wells Coal
Mohawk Tribe Lodge 174 Initiates Thirteen New Members
The Mohawk Tribe No. 174 L. O. BR. M. held a Thursday session marked by thirteen new initiates. The lodge is described as a growing, strong unit in the city.
Donaldson Restaurant Owner Suffers Paralytic Stroke
Chauncey March 24. Mr. G. W. Donaldson, who runs a restaurant business, suffered a stroke of paralysis Thursday afternoon.
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Chauncey
G. W. Donaldson
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Nelsonville Shooting
Nelsonville hearing conducted in Mayor Sharp's court for Guy Kepler charged with shooting Paul Hanaiae an Italian at Deanville. Kepler bound over to grand jury under a 1000 bond. Attorney Lewis of Athens and Bucklier of Nelsonville for the defense. Attorney Price of Athens for the state. Also notes the death and burial of Romano at Buchtel.
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Nelsonville
Guy Kepler
Paul “‘Hanaiae
Deanville
Sharp
Lewis
Athens
Bucklier
Price
Kepler
Romano
Buchtel
Strike Situation Seen By Miner
Athens March 22 editor of Daily Messenger quotes miner TIM SHEA arguing miners should press for fair share from coal profits. He recalls 1898 rates, urges restoration of earnings, notes mine overcrowding, and defends miners against broad stereotypes while warning against a strike.
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Daily Messenger
Athens
Man Charged with Second Degree Murder After Mine Fatality
Guy Kepler, jailed after fatally shooting Paul Romine at the Doanville C H C I mine, claims self defense. Bound over to the grand jury in $1,000, Romine died Wednesday afternoon after sustaining a Sunday night wound. Kepler pleaded not guilty in Ath ens. Romine to be buried in Buchtel Catholic cemetery.
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Guy Kepler
Paul Romine
Doanville
Kepler
Nelsonville
Romine
Athens
Buchtel
Hotel Changes Hands in Chauncey
Frank Sharkey, owner operator of the Chauncey hotel, will move to Lancaster in a few days. David Hall will take charge and continue the business.
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Chauncey
Frank Sharkey
Lancaster
David Hall
Death Expected for Local Restaurant Keeper G W Donaldson
Chauncey March 24 G W Donaldson a restaurant keeper suffered a third stroke Thursday at 1 o clock and has been unconscious since. Attending physicians Dr Sprague give no hope for recovery. His death is expected at any time.
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Chauncey
Rally Week Expands Ohio O F Membership
Rally Week mobilizes Odd Fellows lodges across Ohio to recruit new members. Total statewide membership gains exceed 4000 this season. In Asual Sereno Lodge IL O F, Grand Secretary Lyman and Grand Master Jourdan attended last night as Edward Swett was initiated. The auxiliary Rebeccas were admitted and a banquet followed with toasts.
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Odd Fellows
Ohio
Sual Sereno Lodge
IL O. O. F
Lyman
Columbus
Jourdan
Chillicothe
Edward Swett
Rebeccas
Remarkable Recovery Credited to King’s New Discovery
Kenneth Meclver of Vanceboro Maine survived severe lung inflammation and congestion after doctors gave up. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life. The remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and laryngopulmonary ailments. Sold by W H McKee and offered with a trial bottle free at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Kenneth Meclver
Vanceboro
W. H. McKee’s
When There Is Chicken for Dinner
A brief note states that chicken appears as dinner, followed by C. C. salad the next day, with the idea that chicken continues in subsequent meals.
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C. C
Contest is on with Marietta intercollegiate oratory
Athenians revive inter collegiate oratorical contests after a challenge from Alpha Kappa Society of Marietta. Six to eight contestants will vie, from which two will be selected, with preparations under way for the contest early in the next college term.
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Alpha Kappa Society of
Marietta
Nancy Wingo Dies Suddenly at Home Near Hebbardsville
Mrs. Nancy Wingo of Hebbardsville died suddenly from heart disease at her home Saturday forenoon. Funeral services will be held at the C. P. church this morning. She leaves a husband and five children.
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Hebbardsville
Nancy Wingo
C. P
Red Men's Banquet Marks Ninth Anniversary
Mohawk Tribe No 174 1 O R M held its ninth anniversary banquet with about 250 attendees. Daughters of Pocahontas prepared and served the meal. Robert Kirkly district lecturer of New Straitsville spoke with counsel and advice at the social event.
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Pocahontas
Robert Kirkly
New Straitsville
Hollister Rock Mountain Tea Promises Body Cleansing
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea cleanses impurities and purifies the system in springtime renovations of the body. The product is priced at 35 cents.
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Hollister
Rock Mountain
Tact and Fiction From Athens Column of Wit
A humor column recalls quirky local scenes and conversations in Athens. Anecdotes range from a bus barn remark about bosses to a scene of lovers separated by scissors and a pocket knife. The piece closes with a plug for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea aimed at readers.
Bondsmen to pay Athens county treasury shortage
The Athens county treasury shortage tied to Ex-Treasurer EB G Bid dison's second term will be settled out of court. Twelve bondsmen including William Palmer estate and D H Moore will divide about 21000 dollars, each paying just over 1700 next week. Grvimes and the Palmer estate may choose court settlement.
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Athens County
EB. G. Biddison
William Palmer Estate
D. H. Moore
W. M. Bowkley
D. Edwards
C. ©. Grimes
Henry O'Bieness
Thos. Biddison
J. W. Bryson
E. A. Lewis
W. D. Bartlett
N. Hobson
W. N Alderman
C. O. Grvimes
William Palmer
Electric Bitters Cited As Cure For Kidney Ailment
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine recounts three months of kidney inflammation and credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with his complete recovery. The ad claims benefits for liver disorders dyspepsia blood issues and malaria and notes guaranteed relief by W H McKee druggist at 50 cents.
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Philippines
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
W. H. McKee
Condon Guests of Higgins Family on Sunday
Mr and Mrs DBD C Condon of Columbus visited the Higginss in Sanday as guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Judiah Higgins.
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Dbd. C. Condon
Columbus
Judiah Higgins
Sanday
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E. Rothman
Tion
Witt
Raveena
Mohawk Tribe No
Grand Jury
Tim Shea
Tinue
Charleston Lumber Company
Charleston, W. VA
Dick McKinstry
Mr. Basler
Union Street
Walker
Reots
Khim
Will Golden
Bank of Athens
Will
Basler
North Pole
Court Street
Bears
Biddison
Tle
Taleo
Y. Fe
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