Last Services at Athens Old Methodist Church
A vast throng attended the final public service at the old First Methodist Episcopal church as demolition is set to begin Wednesday morning. General Charles H. Grosvenor led the speakers praising the church’s history and urging continued support for the new enterprise, with Prof Coultrap Dr Super and Rev Stutz adding remarks and the choir delivering notable music.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Chas. H. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Washington, D. C
New Church
Andrew Carnegie
General Grosvenor
Athens
United States
U. S
Ohio
W. L. Stutz
F. S. Coultrap
Coultrap
Sabath School
Charles W. Super
Super
Earl R. Stutz
George DeCamp
Hunt Family Plans European Tour This Summer
California confirms Dr and Mrs J B Hunt and daughter Miss Henrietta Hunt of Pasadena formerly from Athens plan to travel to Europe soon. They will base in Vienna and be away all summer.
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California
J. 8. Hunt
Henriettaf
Passadena
Calif
Athens
Europe
Vienna
Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Promoted In Ad
An old advertisement promotes Tonsiline as a quick safe antiseptic cure for sore throat. It claims Tonsiline kills throat germs and corrects conditions producing sore throat with a first dose relief and a few doses cure. Sold at druggists in 25 and 65 cent bottles by The Tonsiline Co Canton Ohio.
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The
Tonsiline Co
Canton
Ohio
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promotes Non-Alcoholic Tonic Claim
An advertisement asserts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla contains no alcohol and serves as a non alcoholic tonic and alterative for thin impure blood. It urges readers to consult their doctor for guidance on its use.
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Ayer
Timber resources and the need for national forest control
The Forest Service Circular 97 warns US timber use is far above sustainable growth. It cites 1880–present depletion, with private forests fading and only a fifth protected by National Forests. It urges federal and state regulation to raise growth rates and avert a looming timber famine.
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United States
Europe
Forest Service
Germany
Saxony
Prussia
Lake States
Pacific States
Washington
Shooting Scrape in Nelsonville Ends with Escape
Nelsonville April 29 Special One of the most deliberate shooting scrapes occurred Saturday evening at 7 45 when Edward Springer shot saloon keeper E T Spray. Springer fled and is at large. Witnesses say the provocation was absent. Spray was hit in the calf. Springer then hid in a jewelry shop near the scene and an officer confrontation ensued as Springer tried to shoot Chief Warner. A search followed with no clue to Springer's whereabouts. Springer has a violent criminal history including rape and jail breaks.
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Nelsonville
Edward Springer
E. T. Spray
Springer
Spray
Warner
Iown
Old City
Ft. Madison
Iowa
John Doe
Bride Wears Inventive Hue Combo on Wedding Day
A bride astonishes in a unique ensemble featuring an Alice blue skeleton hat a scarlet waist a purple sash and a dark blue skirt with unconventional lines. The arrangement draws attention for its bold color mix and daring silhouette.
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N. B
Kodol Advertised as Relief for Dyspepsia
A Newport Tennessee reader reports three one dollar bottles of Kohol cured his dyspepsia three years ago and he has not been bothered since. The ad asserts Kodol relieves sour stomach belching and heartburn and is guaranteed to give relief. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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J. B. Jones
Newport
Tenn
Cline
Sunday Creek Coal Ship Leads Duluth Arrival
The C. W. Weston, loaded weeks ago by Sunday Creek at Toledo, became the fleet’s flag ship as it reached Duluth Friday with coal for the season. Most mines were idle Saturday and shipping will be slack for days since no boats are available to load.
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Duluth
C. W. Weston
Sunday Creek Company
Toledo
Sunflower Philosophy Columns Offer Clever Observations
A caustic collection of aphorisms from the Atchison Globe editor notes that last year’s straw hat cannot be transformed, marriage ideals vary, and honesty matters. The piece jests about household roles, fashion, hoarding bonbons, and a whiskey trust while warning that lies haunt the liar and his enemies.
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Atchison
Kan
Globe
County Commissioners Award Bridge Construction Contracts
The Board of County Commissioners opened eight bids for Stewart bridge work and four other county bridges at Cannonville Frost Cook's Crossing and Glouster. Capital Construction Co won the iron Stewart bridge bid of 4690 and raised Canaanville iron bridge for 1075. Columbus Bridge and Iron Co received Cook's Crossing bid 2175 and Glouster bid 377. Works to start immediately.
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Stewart Bridge
Cannonville
Frost
Cook's Crossing
Glouster
Board of County Commissioners
Hibbard
Walker
Waldo Humphrey
Coolville
Humphrey
Stewart
Capital Construction Company
Canaanville
Creotione
Columbus Bridge and Iron Company
Champion Bridge Company
Wilmington
Oregonia Bridge Company
Lebanon
Columbus
Brookville Bridge Works
Dayton
Mount Vernon Bridge Company
Mount Vernon
Central Concrete and Construction Company
Canton
Mrs Junod Hosts Art and Thimble Club Meeting
Mrs George H Junod entertained the Art and Thimble club at her East State Street home Friday afternoon. The gathering followed the usual program with light refreshments. All members except three attended, and guests included Mrs Will Peele Mrs E C Schloss Mrs E C Logan Mrs Jane Otter Mrs E E Bean Mrs William Nell and Mrs A B Price.
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George H. Junod
East State Street
Will Peele
E. C. Schloss
E. C. Logan
Jane Ooter
E. E. Bean
William Nell
A. B. Price
Sheriff Captures Much Wanted Man in Athens County
Sheriff Webster returned to Athens with Charles Sergent, a man indicted for abandoning his four minor children. Sergent had fled since February 1906, tracked to California Pa, brought back Friday, then jailed Saturday as authorities plan disposition of the case.
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Athens County
Charles Sergent
Sergent
Common Pleas Court
Winnie
Cleo
Della
James
Webster
Pennsylvania
California
Digestive Aid Promises Full Stomach Support
An advertisement touts Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia as improving overall digestion. It claims the product digests foods, tones the stomach, strengthens the body, and contributes to rich, pure blood, conforming to the National Pure Food and Drug Law, sold at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Municipal Light Plant Equipment Bid Day Set
The contract for equipping the municipal light plant with 6000 dollars worth of new machinery will be allowed next Tuesday April 30 at noon. Indications point to many bids as numerous specification requests have been received by Supt Beil from leading electrical supply manufacturers nationwide.
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Supt. Beil
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitt's salve relieves boils scalds cuts and skin diseases by penetrating pores and alleviating pain. It is noted as especially effective for piles. Cline's Pharmacy sells the product and warns against imitators.
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DeWitt
Cline
A Healthful Place in Lee Township Noted for Longevity
Lee township in this county boasts many centenarians with Mrs. Young marking her 100th birthday and Mrs. Andrew Means living in Albany at 102. Granny Ross died there at 113. The township claims a remarkable record for longevity in the state.
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Lee Township
Young
Andrew Means
Albany
Granny Ross
Convict Guts Off Another's Nose in Prison Fight
George Jackson from Miami county serving 18 months for assault and Joseph Reed from Athens county serving seven years for grand larceny fought Saturday morning on the way to Hatcher's foundry. Reed slashed Jackson across the face with a knife, severing part of his nose. Guards intervened and Reed, a third grade prisoner, was placed in solitary confinement. Jackson was taken to the penitentiary hospital with non serious injuries.
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George Jackson
Miami County
Joseph Reed
Athens County
Hatcher
Columbus Dispatch
Reed
Jackson
Executor appointed for Mary P. Young of Athens County
Evan J. Jones has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of Mary P. Young, late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. The notice is dated May third, year implied.
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Mary P. Young
Athens County
Ohio
Nelsonville Coal Co Incorporation Forms in Columbus
The Nelsonville Coal company of Columbus was incorporated Thursday with capital stock of 500 shares at $100 each. Incorporators include Judge C. C. Williams Samuel G. Osborn Charles J. Pretzman H. B. Burns and Robert C. McCreery. The firm is authorized to operate mines and sell coal.
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Nelsonville Coal Company of
Columbus
C. C. Williams
Samuel G. Osborn
Charles J. Pretzman
H. B. Burns
Robert C. McCreery
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Charles H. Grosvenor
Slutz
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
E. O
Sunday Creek Coal
Sunflower Philosophy
T. L. Jones
Gallatin
Mrs. Junod
Art and Thimble
Sunnyside
Charles Sergeant
Grand
Hanna
Evan J. Jones
Taylor &Shaw
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Bank of Athens
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golder
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
Lours Court Street
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach
Opeeosite P. Co
Athens,ohio
W. B. Dailey
Over Filton Grocery
North Courti St
Ors, C. H
Edna Thompson
Cline’s
Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance
Athens, Ohio
H. H. Haning
Cumberland
Kansas
Souhegan and Millers
Carson Bros
Middleport, O
Harrison Ave
Cincinnati
Wm. Oscamp
OLF Bros
Zanesville, Ohio
Boxwell
Aaron Grady
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