Preacher in Politics: Senator Foraker Defends Local Options
Senator Foraker rebuts charges in a lengthy May 5 statement to Rev. Cetuibos, superintendent of an Anti-Saloon League affiliate. He denies backing the Clark local option bill defeat, accuses Baker and others of misrepresentation, and asserts he never sought to influence legislation or attend Cincinnati conferences. He calls the circulars politically and religiously meddlesome and defends his stance on local option in major cities.
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Yooses
PLA
Ul Cetuibos
AntiSaloon League
Baker
Wuatar Foraker
Banna
Clark
Wasurseroy
D.C
Columbus
Ohio
Victopas
Sau
Saul
Dusy
Stan
Colonids
Iit
Cincinnati
Harris
Javast
Daygislature
Dreslay
Marietta Fails To Overcome Ohio University In A Late Baseball Bout
A Friday baseball game in Marietta draws about 300 spectators as Ohio University defeats Marietta 21 to 2. Athens capitalizes on Marietta errors, Welch hits a three-base hit driving in three runs, and Athens steadily builds a large lead by the eighth inning. Marietta's late surge falls short. final score Ohio University 21 Marietta 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Marietta College
College
Pe Wolf
Fosten
Athens
Capital University
Morgan
Marietta
Ohio
Welch
Athems
Miarietta
Sual
C E Union Convention at Trimbie in May
The tenth annual Athens county Christian Endeavor Union convention will be held at Trimbie May 1 and 2. Prominent church and Endeavor workers will lead discussions on missions junior work and Christian Citizenship. State president Dr A G Miller of Plymouth will give the annual address Friday evening. Saturday features include Quiet Hour, business sessions, and reports from societies and committees. Also noted is a railroad crossing safety project near town with a tower and derailment precautions to improve crossing safety.
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C. E. Union
Athens County Christian Endeavor Union
Trimbie
A. G. Miller
Plymouth
Seven Young Women The First Commencement
The first commencement of the Amelii Schoni on May 4 at the Presbyterian church featured seven graduating women and one man, led by speaker Middleswart. Diplomas were awarded by Principal A W Shinn, after which a banquet at P Hall followed with toastmaster Lovell and guests including White, Prot Driz, and Fred Balderson, reflecting on the event and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bessie McCune
Jessie Henry
Emmi McCune
Blanche Adair
Dessie Heston
Miie McCune
Maud Gibson
Fred Balderson
J. M
T. Po
A. W.shina
Board of Education
Cof P
George Yiss Lovell
Beeman
Iite
Cali
White
AL W. Shinn
Emile Blunden
T.L Hass
Weston
Leger
Ciess
Robert Rogerson
A.W. Shine
Vincent
Excellent Praise Service From Athens Methodist Choir
Every seat filled at the Methodist church for a monthly praise service by the excellent choir under Mrs. C. D. Norris. The program was of high merit with standout solo and quartet performances and a stirring Gloria in Excelsis with full orchestral accompaniment thrilling the vast audience.
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Methodist
Cellent
C. D. Norcis
Athens Dhurch
Srs
C.D. Norris
Hema
Win Scott
Palms
C. H. Traddey
Mitchel
T. J. Sheldon
D. A. Mitchel
Jane Kren
Samg
J. J. Mei ‘ Sidor
Amd
Wiyars
Dels
Nage
Phe Khe
K Forman
Fru
Howe
Hog Versus Board of Health Sparks Athens Satire
In a satirical piece set in Athens, hogs protest a two-hundred foot setback from dwellings following a city ordinance. Townsfolk debate enforcement as pigs invoke a dream of a peaceful exile to a new island, while a Poland China hog vows to resist and seek freedom from municipal rule.
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Corporation of
Ath Jens
Board of Health
Athens
Sig
4-Yine
Che de Eta
Hocking River
Hocking Valley Bridge
Poland
China
Tsuppree
Moland China
Chester White
Hocking
Carthage Semi Centenary Celebration Planned
Carthage Presbyterian church marks its fiftieth anniversary next Seday with services led by Dr C B Taylor and other church workers. A morning sermon and sacraments, basket dinner and memorial services follow in the afternoon. Local members invite former Carthage residents to attend and reunite.
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Carthage Presbyterian Church
C B. Taylor
Carthage
Prosperity Wether Sells Big Sheep near Peach Ridge
Levi Coes of Athens Iut sold a large wether to Pickering and Wilson, described as the market’s largest sheep in some time. Weighed two hundred nine pounds when dressed, the animal’s size sparked comparisons to veal, with observers noting its eager fence-jumping habit led to its sale this week near Peach Ridge.
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Levi Coes
Athens
Iut
Peach Ridge
Pickering & Wilson
Mr. Coen
Woman Burned While Lighting Gas Stove Incident
Alias Hettie Chappelear suffered a severe burn to her right hand Monday at noon when a lit stove ignited gas that was already on. Fire flashed up as she attempted to light the burner, causing painful injuries to her hand.
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Hettie Chappelear
Common Pleas Court Dockets Steady amid Guilty Pleas
The Common Pleas Court session disposes several cases with verdicts and sentences. Defendants Bond fixed. several indictments and pleas of guilty recorded including saloon violations and fornication. New cases filed include actions for injunction and money, with multiple parties named across towns such as Athens Ames Waterloo and Trimble.
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Common Pleas Court
Petit Jarymen
Jas
Runion
Troy
Wm. Cornell
Dover
C. A. Snow
Athens
John Finsterwald
Canaan
Reuben Sayer
Ihmesi
B. Williams
Todi
W. A. Cure
John Green
Lyiat
Bord
Lititig Giles
Inlullers
Hiram Roberts
Costa
D. A. Bardin
H. G. Stakler
James MM. Ingram
EB. G. Biddison
Olio
Orley Young
John Bowen
M. R. Blech
Markt Edwards
Clarissa Thorp
J. G. Clancy
Marshfield Methdist Ministers Hold District Meeting
The Zanesville district of the Muskingum conference of the Methodist Protestant church and the Christian Endeavor Association began a two day annual meeting at the M I church with many ministers and laymen present. The program covers topics of vital church interest and visitors are quartered with village residents.
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Makshisne
Zanesville
Muskingum Conference
Methodist Protestant Church
Christian Endeavor Association
M. I
U. F. Society
Teeir v
Death of Frank Patten in Breese May 1 aged 62
Frank Patten aged sixty two died May 1 in Columbus where he had gone to seek treatment for appendicitis. His body was returned to Breese the following day and the funeral held Thursday. Rev Cheatle preached the sermon and Masonic burial rites were given. He leaves a wife father two brothers and two sisters. Interment in Howell cemetery.
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Breese
Frank Patten
Columbis
Cheatle
Masonic Order
Howell
Corning Dedication by Knights of Pythias May 17
Local Knights of Pythias subordinate and uniform rank prepare for the Corning dedication on May 17 with plans for afternoon and evening ceremonies. At least fifty Knights from Athens and other towns will attend, and grand members of the state will assist in the dedication exercises.
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Knights of
Last Day of School at White Hall Celebrates Ada Bundt
Miss Ada Bundt closed an eight month term at White Hall with songs, declamations, and dialogues. A picnic dinner followed, then a baseball game. About one hundred people attended the afternoon events.
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Ada Bundt
White Hall
Endorsement for Bishop: Dr David H Moore Leads Ohio Vote
The Columbus and Ohio conferences endorse Dr David J Moore editor of the Western Christian Advocate for bishop. He enjoys wide support including five Ohio and two Indiana conferences and many delegates from the Pacific coast and abroad. He is praised for his work among colored people and is highly regarded by Methodists in Columbus.
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Kanems
Davis Moore
Cincinnati
Edicor
Western Christian Advocate
Feld
Hfe
The
Columbus Tdisputer
David J. Moore
Ohio
Tve
Indiana
Mugre
Ola
Methodist Star
Maore
Galumbus
Wisdops
Pr. Moore
Strike at Lubiig Coal Company prompts quick settlement
Three hundred and fifty miters of the Lubiig Coal Company at Daleton came onround strike Tuesday over a mule driving dispute. District President W. H. Haskins travels from Daitron to secure a satisfactory adjustment. In other business, the Porter corner blacksmith shop on Main Street, owned by A. W. Wiloma, was bought by O. B. Sloane. The old marble hustling shop used by George Clfom for aid and repair, owned by Mr. Sloane, was traded in on a real estate deal. Sloane plans improvements in the Votter block once arrangements are ready.
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Lubiig Coal Company
Daleton
Tomorres
W. H. Haskins
Daitron
Istre
A. WW. Wiloma
O. B. Sloane
Main Street
George Clfom
Wages Increase for B&O Ohio Division Section Men
The B and O S W retroad granted a ten cent per day raise to section men on the Ohio division. The increase takes effect at the end of the current week and covers the stretch from Cincinnati to Marietta benefiting several hundred workers who were paid one dollar a day and will now earn a dollar ten.
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B&o S-W
Ohio
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh and Fraudulent Cures
An old warning notes mercury in catarrh remedies harms senses and system, urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarri Cure by J Cheney & Co Toledo as mercury free and taken internally. Also advertises Dewitt’s WITCH Hazel Salve and Dewitts Little Early Risers from Civie's Pharmacy, touting cures and safety, with mock testimonials and car sales mention.
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H.all
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
J. Cheney & Co
Dewitt
North Brook
N.C
Civie
J.C. Kennedy
Roanoke
Tean
Cline
Homeseekers Excursion Dates and One Fare Tickets
Homeseekers Excursion via Hocking Valley set for May 14 June 5 and 1 percent, July 3 and 17, August 2 and 2, September 4 and 13, October 2. H V B Co will sell round trips to southern states and western points west of the Mississippi at one fare, 2 for the round trip, good for holders. For particulars see agent. Also includes varied ads for health cure and wagon rims from Southern Wheel Stock Works and DeWitt’s Hazel Salve with cautions about imitations.
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Hocking Valley
Mississippi River
Agen
Southern Wheel Stock Works
Ironton
Chin
Veta
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Foraker
Hanea
Opplus
Pexias
Wethl
Weg
BSGO
Ohio Central
Amesville
Grivy Vouk
Wotedl
Hescote Vickers, Mead
Marshfield
Corning
David H. Moore
Christian Advocate For Bishop
Paleton
Potter Corner
Nogers-Elliott
Dewitts
Fasons
Civies Pharmacy
Homeseekers’ Excursion
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