Death of an Aged Pioneer in Athens County
Jacob Lach aged 83, lifelong Athens County resident and farmer, died at his son’s home on West State Street after a long illness. Born March 25, 1820 in Alexander township, he married Busan Morrison in 1845. she died in 1901. Survived by four children Eb R Lash Sap W D Lash and Dr Th M Lash, plus a brother. Funeral Thursday.
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Jacob Lach
D. J. Evane
West State Street
Lé@ehad
Alexander
Athens
Busan Morrison
Eb RK. Lash
D. J. Evanas
Sap. W. D.lash
Zanesville
Ohio
Th. M.lash
Bic
Evans
Illness Grips Local Resident Amid Concerning Health Update
Mr. Alex Bell remains at home after a week of illness with appendicitis. He is in a very serious condition and little hope is entertained for his recovery.
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Alex Bell
Logan Resigns to Lead Midland Life Agency
Mr. Will Logan, after three years with BE. C. Logan & Co., resigns to become general agent for Midland Mutual Life Insurance of Columbus. His six county territory includes Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Vinton, Jackson and Gallia. Logan brings 15 years in life insurance and will base his headquarters in this city.
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Will Logan
BE. C. Logan & Co
Midland Mutual Life Insurance Company
Columbus
Logan
Athens
Hocking
Meigs
Vinton, Jackson
Galila
Utils
Quakes in Old Ohio Report Earthquake Touches Several Towns
Cleveland reports a slight earthquake shock felt at midnight with accounts from Lima Dayton Piqua and other towns describing the tremor.
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Cleveland
Lima
Dayton
Piqua
Nelsonville council tackles paving, sidewalks and sewer plans
Nelsonville Ohio city council met with five councilmen present. The mayor’s monthly report was accepted showing fines paid. A committee will review alleged excessive paving assessments for L Price and a sidewalk grade request on Madison street.
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Shaffer
Shaffer Alley
Haynes
Poplar Street
Joe Smith
Madison Street
Columbus
Washington Streets
George Johnson
Don Perry Sues for 24 Dollars Against Insurance Company
The docket from Squire H C Comstock York township shows Don Perry sues American Accident Insurance in common pleas court to recover 24 dollars claimed as policy benefits. Trial was scheduled for April 25 at 8 am but the defendant did not appear.
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Squire H. C. Comstock
York Township
Don Perry
American Accident Insurance Company
Common Pleas Court
Preventics Claim To Stop Colds Early
An advertisement extols Preventics as a remedy to stop a cold if taken early. It touts effectiveness against feverish chills and general symptoms, promises safety for children, and notes availability in ten and 2¢ boxes of 48.
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Algo
Hyomel marketed with patient testimonials and guarantees
A letter touts Hyomel as curing catarrh with claims of nighttime coughing relief and thick phlegm reduction. Dr Philip Hart endorses it from Laconia New Hampshire and Henderson Crider guarantees refunds if ineffective. The package includes a inhaler for 1.09 with follow ups at 50 cents a bottle.
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Philip Hart
Laconia
N. H
Henderson- Crider
Henderson-Crider
Stolen Revolver Triggers Youths Arrest in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Ohio May 5 twelve year old Carl Hardy arrested for taking a 32 calibre revolver from a coat backstage at Stuarts Opera House during a Lyman Howe performance. The weapon belonged to a stagehand and was returned to the manager. Police say Hardy had a record of theft and confessions link him to past troubles. He was released after parents agreed to keep him in school until term end. Officials will monitor further conduct.
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Stuarts Opera House
Lyman Howe
Hardy
Stuart
Hardy Boy
Warrier
Hawtwil
Californian Credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cure
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California says his luckiest days were when he bought Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He reports two boxes cured years of itching piles that resisted other treatments. Sold under guarantee at McKee’s drug store.
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Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
McKee's
Beef Wine and Iron Tonic at Crider Drug Co
Henderson Crider Drug Co offers Beef, Wine and Iron tonic described as rich palatable blood builder. Pure variety advertised at 50 cents per pint with emphasis on affordable nutrition. Product appears in a local drug store notice.
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Renderson
Crider Drug CO
Notorious Larding Theft Case Dismissed in Nelsonville
Jonathan Barber, miner from Monday Creek, facing charges for stealing a fifty pound can of lard from Thos Barron, had the case dismissed in Mayor Wells court after he confessed and his wife pleaded for mercy. The court warned against a repetition of the offense.
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Nelsonville, O
Jonathan Barber
Monday Creek
Thos
Barron
Well’s Court
Barber
True Friend in Need
After recovering his sample cases from a Hocking Valley train at South Columbus W M Spooner a Carboun Hill miner, Friday night, Karl Heckler of Heckler Santee Co necktie makers refused to prosecute Spooner. He believed the man innocent and paid his release from jail and bought him a ticket to Indiana town.
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Hocking Valley
South Columbus
W. M. Spooner
Carboun Hill
Karl Heckler
Heckler, Santee Co
Spooner
Heckler
Indiana
Columbus Dispatch
Captain W S Metcalf Dies After Foot Injury
Capt W S Metcalf longtime Ross county farmer and Athens hospital trustee died at his Bournevalle Oss county home from gangrene and blood poisoning after a foot injury. He was about 65 and had served on the Athens hospital board for nearly two years, recently reappointed by Governor Harris and confirmed by the Senate. Funeral at Bourneville Thursday with Superintendent Hansen attending.
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Metcalf
Ross County
Athens Hospital
Harris
Senate
Agricultural Department
Bourneville
Hansen
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