Local Notes From Nelsonville and Surrounding Towns
NEW MARSHFIELD H F P Hoodlet visited friends in Nelsonville last week Parker Snider of Mineral called there Monday Six and Harry Kelley have returned from the West Lahing mines report very poor work No 3 mine shut down Friday for an indefinite period Hoodter called on friends in Grosvenor Sunday W Ross lost a valuable horse last week Raymond Roaser and family visiting Chauncey this week Miss Faye Wilgett visiting aunt Mrs TM Barker and relatives Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon of Luhrig died April 29 Interment in New Marshfield cemetery April 30 Rofus Beverage improving after grip illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Snider
Jus Six
Harry Kelley
G. Hoodter
Grosvenor
W'Ross
Raymond Roaser
Chauncey
Faye Wilgett
TM. Barker
Athens Markets Prices Report by Ohio Produce Co
Market data lists wholesale and retail prices for eggs butter chickens and potatoes. Entries show per dozen per pound and per bushel rates with various flawed OCR fragments and inconsistent units.
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Ohio Produce Company
Tbus Ans
Iise
Turkish cabinet has new premier
Constantinople May 6 Hilmi Pasha and Mollan Sahib were installed as grand vizier and head of the faith. The changes follow the sultan’s order for peace and orderly governance. The cabinet shift signals Unionist backing for Hibdi Pasha and a broader power agreement.
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Constantinople
Hilmi Pasha
Mollan Sahib
Empire
Aheik-Ul-Islam
Tewfik Pasha
Zia Fddin Effendi
Mullah Sahib
Tewfk Paaba
Ater
Ofttowan
Hibdi Pasha
Albany social notes relay winter visitors and returns
Albany residents welcomed back winter visitors and reported several local and nearby guests. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Whaley returning from Miami and Mrs. O. L. Howard visiting J. S. Jolley's daughter. Dyesville and Columbus connections appear with many relatives visiting and hosting across the week.
Graham's Chapel Social Notice Highlights Local Guests
Residents entertained friends Tuesday at the McConkey home including Mandie Kincade Gertrude Holland Goldie Tedrow Naomi Love Ruby Sprague Vernie Bobo Ray Love John Sprague Elmer McClanahan Carl Love Hart Holland and Walter Bean. Blanche Kinkade visited Athens on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. McConkey
Mandie Kincade
Gertrude Holland
Goldie Tedrow
Naomi Love
Ruby Sprague
Vernie Bobo
Ray Love
John Sprague
Elmer McClanahan
Carl Love
Hart Holland
Walter Bean
War! McConkey
Blanche Kinkade
Athens
Homer Howe
Luhrig
Charles Weatherbee
George Holland
Orestus Fulton
John Fulton
Robert McClain
Judson
Joseph Kelley
Audra Norris
William Ball
Elmer Melanahan
Clark's Chapel
Edson Kelley
Local Social Notes From The Plains Community
Mrs. George Coon and Mrs. Elmer Coon visited Imperial with their son W. M. Coon. A. D. Burchfield and Mrs. Fannie McCathran were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burchfield in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McHarg and Russell attended Chauncey with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ferguson. Hadley Hawk and family plan to move to Kansas. Miss Maude Shaffer of Hebbardsville visiting Mrs. Harry Moore. Miss Carrie Burchfield of Sugar Creek staying with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Burchfield. H. M. Barker traveled to Hamley Rup to conduct Grandmother Brooks funeral services. News notes include a new son for Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Michael and a report on a successful term at the lower school with a pleasing program.
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George Coon
Elmer Coon
The
Imperial
W. M. Coon
A. D. Burchfield
Fannie McCathran
Frank Burchfield
Athens
F. M. McHarg
Russell
J.L. Ferguson
Chauncey
Hadley Hawk
Kansas
Maute Shaffer
Hebbardsville
Harry Moore
Carrie Burchfield
Sugar Creek
Burchfield
H. M. Barker
Hamley
Grandmother Brooks
E. ¢. Michael
Wendell Shott
Guysville
Eveline Sims
Buiae
Messenger modern fashion apron pattern for housewives
Siges for 32 34 36 38 40 and 42 inch bust measures. Six percent yards of 36 inch material needed. Full length sleeves optional. apron in figured percale with options in Holland gingham chambray and butcher's linen. Pattern sample mailed for 10 cents.
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Holland
American Imprisoned in Fatal Ranch Clash in Mexico
Harold Sanborn son of Chicago business leaders is jailed after a deadly fight at La Tlenda plantation near Vera Cruz. Six Mexicans die including Vicente Espinosa, a noted rancher, and a woman. Both Sanborns are Chicagoans.
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Chicago
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Harold Sanborn
Sanborn
Junta Plantation Company
Southern Lumber Company
Vicenete Espinosa
Wright Brothers sail from London to New York
Wilbur and Orville Wright traveled to Southampton and boarded the steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie for New York. The voyage marks their continuing aviation era journey across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
London
Wilbur and
Orville Wright
Southampton
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
New York
Fragmented early 20th century news roundup
Seven men were killed and four fatally injured in a dynamite blast on the Milwaukee railroad near Missoula Montana. Paull of the University of Pennsylvania set a college two mile record in 9 minutes 28 seconds. Sunol, former trotter queen, died in Newton Square Pennsylvania while awaiting breeding. Ortie Hamilton, ex adjutant general of Washington, arrested on charges of embezzling state funds. William Cook of the Cherry Pickers drill team leapt to his death while delirious.
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Missoula
Mont. Paull
University of Pennsylvania
Sunol
Newton Square
Ortie Hamilton
State of Washington
William Cook
The
Cherry Pickers
Toledo
Strike at Sugar Creek mine taken to Columbus officials
The Sugar Creek No. 209 strike was raised with Sunday Creek officials in Columbus by subdistrict mine workers officials. A decision is expected soon.
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Sugar Creek
Sunday Creek
Columbus
It is Always Impolite to Call Women Old
A cautious aphorism notes that referring to a woman or butter as old is rude. The saying anchors etiquette on respectful language toward women and objects, urging consideration in everyday speech.
Misses Skirt Pattern No 58383 for Teens
Pattern details for a misses skirt labeled No 58383 sized for 15 16 and 17 years. Includes illustration reference and sewing instructions typical of the period catalog layout.
State A G Denman to Probe Hocking Valley Rail Route
Attorney General A G Denman says suits against the Hocking Valley rail group will proceed to block control over coal properties and the road merger. He notes no relation to the US Supreme Court commodities clause ruling and emphasizes Ohio law prohibits the railroad from owning stock in a coal company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Railroad
Denman
Hocking Valley
Ohio
A Woman’s Aura Outsmarts the Subtle Power Play
A witty old saying notes that a woman can seem important even when not, while a man cannot replicate that impression. The line contrasts perceived authority with actual influence, reflecting gendered social expectations.
Noted Case on Trial Ellen Compton V Wabash Rail Road
Ellen L. Compton executrix of James Compton sues the Wabash Railroad in Ohio for about 1 million dollars. The long running equity suit began 30 years ago, seeking sale of railroad property to satisfy unpaid bonds while facing federal receivership challenges. The case now returns to the United States circuit court of appeals after prior Supreme Court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Compton
United States Supreme Court
Missouri Senate approves statewide prohibition amendment
Jefferson City Missouri May 6 the Missouri senate passed the statewide prohibition constitutional amendment with a tax rider removing the 1915 limit. The vote stood 23 to 8.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
Girls' Over Blouse Dress with Guimpe Pattern No 5909
A vintage pattern note describes a red challis dress with plaid silk trim and an included white guimpe. It cites fabric needs for ages 4 6 8 10 and 12 and offers mailed patterns for 10 cents.
Local Notes From Hockingport and Surrounding Towns
Homer M. Griffin passed the Boxwell examination held in April. Miss Josephine Dunfee was the guest of Julia Dunfee recently. Ira Barrows visited business affairs in Yoube Saturday. Mrs Bertha Gillilan and her son Paul are visiting Ath ens with friends and relatives. A Dye of Torch closed a successful school term at Youba Saturday. Despite poor weather several guests attended the closing exercises. Farmers are planting corn and anticipate a good wheat crop this year.
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Homer M. Griffin
Josephine Dunfee
Julia Dunfee
Ira Barrows
Yoube
Bertha Gillilan
Paul
Athens
Bk. A. Dye
Torch
Youba
Alienist assigns insanity to Captain Hains in murder trial
In Flushing on May 6 the alienist Dr. L Samuel Manson testified Captain Peter Hains was experiencing impulsive insanity at the time he killed William E B Annis. The expert linked manic depressive illness to the day of his wife Claudia’s alleged confession.
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Flushing
N. Y
Peter Hains
William EB. Annis
L. Samuel Manson
Smart seven gore skirt with duchess tucks
The illustration presents a simple very smart skirt design for girls aged six. It features seven gores with duchess tucks along side seams pressed to the lower edge for a fashionable flare in popular plaids and other materials like linen pique mobait serge pongee. 6% yards of 44 inch material needed.
Liquor Ads Allowed In Dry Territory Says Attorney General
Ohio Attorney General Denman rules advertising liquor in dry counties may appear in newspapers just as in wet areas. The opinion to Prosecutor John T. Dean of Clermont County states advertising is not soliciting, and the two terms are not identical.
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Columbus
Denman
John T. Dean
Clin County
Detective testifies on bribe money in Wisconsin inquiry
In Madison May 6 private detective Frank T. Wagner testified to a senator investigating committee that he saw money handed to ten State Assemblymen Ramery Farrell and Towne all Democrats at the Plankinton House in Milwaukee on the second Saturday before March 4, the day Senator Isaac Stephenson was elected U S senator by the Wisconsin legislature.
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Madison
Wis
Frank T. Wagner
Milwaukee
Ramery, Farrell and Towne
Plankinton
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Kills Two More Lions in East Africa
Nairobi May 6 Theodore Roosevelt resumed lion hunting and two more lions fell to his gun. He now holds the record for lion killing in the protectorate. Since Saturday a total of five lions and one lioness have been bagged by him.
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Nairobi
British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Protectorate
Sines
Army dirigible No 1 preps for season flight at Fort Myer
In Washington on May 6 the Fort Myer aerodrome shows renewed activity as the army dirigible No 1 is prepared for its season launch. The motor balloon, a Baldwin design from last August, is small next to foreign craft and flies at about 20 mph with two men aboard and an aeroplane attachment for stability under Lt. Frank P. Lahm in charge.
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Washington
Fort Myer
Signal Corps
Army
Thomas Scott Baldwin
Frank P. Labm
Harmon to Quit June 1 as Railroad Receiver
Cincinnati May 6 Govern or Judson Harmon will resign as receiver of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad company on June 1 The sale of the road to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company would be practically completed before that date Governor Harmon stated every effort would be made to finalize the transfer prior to his departure from the post
Baseball war rumors calm from baseball commission head
Cincinnati May 6 Chairman August Herrmann of the national baseball commission says he has no fear of trouble amid rumors of a baseball war. The remarks follow the commission's agreement with the American Association and the Eastern League.
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Cincinnati
Death of Tolan Explained
Van Wert Ohio May 6 Word has been received that George Tolan a local painter whose body was found in St Louis died of heart disease The report ends speculation of foul play confirming a natural death
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Tolan
van Wert
George Tolan
St. Louis
Defense rests case in O Dell buck et shop trials
Cincinnati May 6 defense rests its case without offering any testimony after completing government witness examinations in the O Dell buck et shop cases in federal court.
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Cincinnati
O'Dell
Tornado reportedly devastates Ardmore area in Carter County
A destructive tornado is reported to have swept through Carter county Oklahoma early today, with Ardmore and a town of 15000 harmed. Wires are down and confirmation is difficult. Western Union telegrams describe a severe storm near Ardmore.
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Muskogee
Okla
Carter County
Agdmore
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ardmore
Advertised Letters Remaining Uncalled For in Athens May 3 1909
List of names with addresses awaiting pickup at the Athens Postoffice Johnston Adams Archer Atkins Adams Milling Co Barley Baker Bak er Helen Brarmer Betling Brooks J H Brooks Chas A Brooks Oil and Gas Co Crandall J J Chase Bros Chipterling Wan Comley James F Corbett Ross H Davi s W E Davis Harrison Dixon F W E Evans Lizzie Elias Tony F Finch Mr and Mrs Wm Hi Hall Callie Hall Mrs Thomas Hamilton Mrs Hattie Holland Irwin John Jeffers C B Johnson J A Kenney D M Ketter Hazel Korma Zeke Lane Wm B Lenard J W Lockard Loma McNeill R C McMillan Wm H Morrison Ora Morgan Anna Naaman H Nice M L Pemberton David Person Everet Perry Leana Phillips C T R Ray Miss M Rechner H E Rhoads T B Rubrake Frances Stanton G F Sayers S C Stewart Jos S Stewart Era Hersey Stewart Miss F Stevenson Mrs Springer E V Stobert John Taylor Maggie Thompson Jennie Toasted Corn Flake Co Walker EE Wagner Dora Wilkin Redman Co Wiscup Frank Wymen Allie Myers John.
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Barley
A. W
Baker
H. F
Helen
Brarmer
Betling
W. T
Brooks
J. H
Chas
Brooks Oil and Gas Co
T. B
Rubrake
Frances
S—Stanton
G. F
Sayers
Stewart
Jos. S
Stetson
Era Hersey Stewart
Miss F
Stevenson
Lane's Family Medicine herb tea praised for weak women
An advertisement extols Lane's Family Medicine as a simple remedy for headaches and sideaches affecting women. It promises thoughtfulness from family and claims the herb tea makes weak women strong and well, sold by druggists for 25 cents.
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Lane
We Never Yet Saw a Missionary Worth Eating
A brief, tongue in cheek note from The Messenger titled News not history. The writer humorously asserts that despite praising missionaries as good people, none meet the speaker’s appetite.
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New Marshfield
H. FP. Hoodlet
Nelsonville
Ohio Central Lines
Pittsburg
Via
National Education Association
Denver
Pueblo
Col
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Atlantic City
N. J
Baltimore
Bean
Tkt. Agt
H. C. Stevenson
T. P. A. Cipeinnati
Oliver F. Rowland
John J. Woolley
Woolley & Rowland
Athens National Bank
Execu
Ves
Albany
F. M. Whaley
Miami
Fila
John Ogden
Dyesville
Granville Gillogly
Bert Rutherford
Langsville
Martha Dailey
Thomas Mailey
George Webb
Frank Vale
Eva Babin
Elza Bowers
Carl Robinson
Parkersburg
Henry Robinson
Heber McFarland
Harley Reeves
O. L. Howard
Gallipolis
Jolley Charlies Webb
Pt. Rock
Ion Gillogly
Lewis Canfer
Carpenter
Graham's Chapel
Plains
Mis Sims
MM Shott
Miss Sims
Messenger
United States Supreme
Hockingport
Hains
Manson
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Olive Tablet Co
Portsmouth
Lahm IN Charge
Fort Myer Field
Herrmann
the Messenger
Africa
Mammoth
Columbus Buggy Co
R. M. Patterson
State Street
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