Free Alcohol Bill Advocated Amid Tax Alleviation Debate
The editorial urges passage of the free alcohol bill, citing a favorable House Ways and Means hearing report and opposition from Standard Oil aligned interests. It argues alcohol as a safe, versatile fuel, cites a deadly gasoline vapor incident, notes alcohol’s broad production sources, and discusses judicial nominations in the Athens district with emphasis on capable, nonpartisan judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
House
Standard Oil Company
Columbus Dispatch
Let Well Enough Alone Republicans Democrats Hold Steadfast
The Marietta Register notes both parties favor continuity, predicting large, significant majorities for the elected officials. The piece frames a common political stance of avoiding change and sustaining the status quo across party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Register
Belmont County Tops Ohio Coal Output in 1905
Belmont County led Ohio in coal production for 1905 with 3,871,846 tons, a gain of over 25,000 tons from Athens County, which ranked second. The year total across the state reached 25,834,657 tons, up more than one million from 1904, driven by Eastern Ohio gains and no major strikes. Belmont mined 19,009,532 machine coal and 6,825,125 pick coal, reflecting a seven percent rise in machine coal over 1904.
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Vance
George Harrison
State Inspector of Mines
Department
Ohio
Belmont
Harrison and
Jefferson
Athens County
Athens
Jefferson Counties
Perry
Guernsey
Jackson, Hocking
Tuscara
Man Survives 55 Foot Shaft Fall at Canaan Coal
Frank Haydon 25 of Gloucester survives a 55 foot drop in a coal shaft near Canaanville after a bucket lowers and breaks the plank he stood on. He lands in three feet of water, escapes with a bruised head, and returns to work after reporting the incident. The accident underscores dangerous neglect at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaft
Canaan Coal Co
Frank Haydon
Glouster
Canaan Coal Company
Canaanville
Young Haydon
Hayden
Local Notices From Nelsonville and Nearby
Chas H Shepard leaves Nelsonville to join Dayton firm. Cummins and Dean visit Columbus on business. Athens hostess Mrs Susan Richards entertains guests including Mesdames Verity Bechtold Anderson and Mrs Rosser. Lulu Ashton attends Starling Medical College commencement as Hanley Ashton graduates. Nelsonville police court again active with several defendants arraigned before Mayor Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Shepard
Dayton
Cummins
Columbus
Chas. H. Dean
James Verity
Henry Bechtold
A. C. Anderson
Capt. Rosser
Susan Richards
Athens
Lulu Ashton
Starling Medical College
Great Southern Theater
Hanley C. Ashton
Sharp
Law Requires Justices to Post Unclaimed Funds Reports
New statute compels justices of the peace to file and publicly display annual reports of unclaimed funds. The law requires posting in the justice’s office and in the county clerk’s office for accessibility.
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Justices of the Peace
Assessors Report on Personal Property Values in Coalville and West Gloucester
Two assessors present detailed inventories after days of labor. E Snider lists totals for Coalville: 38 horses, 18 cattle, 2 mules, 2 hogs, 22 carriages, watches, pianos, merchandise, moneys, credits, and other property totaling 24815 dollars, up from 24395 last year. Wilson Morris of West Gloucester precinct reports 75 horses, 27 cattle, 2 mules, 59 hogs, 35 carriages, watches, pianos and organs, merchandise, raw materials, moneys, and total personal property valued at 25235 dollars, down from 34795 last year, with days worked increasing from 43 to 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Morris
West Glouster
Trimble Township
Ramon Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Ad
Nine persons in every ten have Liver Troubles. If you're one of the nine, don't delay, try Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets. Better than physcs. Dont gripe. act quickly and absolutely sure. Full treatment 25 cents.
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Ramon
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Claims Relief for Female Ailments
The text touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female disorders linked to neglect of symptoms such as backache and irregular periods. It highlights widespread testimonials, invites women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, and notes her advisory service and free guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Turko
Lynn
Mass
Lydia Pinkham
Chalfants Story Of The Fight At Jerseyville
Carthage May 1 Editor Messen ger: The Athens Messenger reports a fight on April 21 near Jerseyville between Chalfant and Pearl Sapp at John Mulligan farm. Chalfant denies chasing or injuring Sapp and says the clash began after Sapp insulted him. Both admit scratches and bites in a brief struggle.
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Carthage
Messenger
Athens Messenger
Pearl Sapp
John Mulligan
Jerseyville
Pike
Sapp
Mulligan
Abstract of Eagleson Bill reshapes state university funding
The Eagleson Bill outlines a fixed policy placing Ohio State University as the flagship and designating Miami and Ohio Universities as Liberal Arts colleges. It creates annual property levies for Ohio University, the Ohio Normal School, and Miami Normal School, with caps and restricted use, and allows tuition charges for non residents and professional education.
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Ohio State University
Miami
Ohio
Ohio University
General Assembly
Miami University
Ohio Normal School
Normal School
Sclons
Teachers’ College
State Bureau of Public Accounting
College of Liberal Arts
Trimble Schools Close For Year
Trimble closes for the year with no graduates after the state school commissioner lowered the grade from third to second. Next year four graduates expected and possibly about fifteen the following year. Superintendent A G Gibson and Principal S M Johnson led the faculty. Johnson leaves teaching to practice law in Athens.
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Trimble
A. G. Gibson
S. M. Johnson
Hattie Orr
Mary Stark
Scott & Bowne Chemists Ad
An old line lists Scott and Bowne chemists at 409 455 Pearl Street New York offering 50c and 3.00 i 3 cs 2s and noting all druggists carry their products.
Ten Pound Lift Fails Until Doan’s Kidney Pills Help
Testimonial from J B Corton a Deppe Missouri farmer lum ber man who suffered years with back pain and could not walk far or ride. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his back grew strong and he can walk or ride long distances again. Free trial offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Sold by dealers fifty cents per box.
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J. B. Corton
Deppe
N. O
Dean
Mr. Corton
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Second Reading of Law Encouraged for Clarity
The text notes that a second careful reading of the law as given in abstract is advisable even if not deemed necessary to call special attention to the provisions.
Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold In Athens And Chauncey
A brief promotion notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets quickly avert bilious attacks. For sale by W. H McKee in Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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Chamberlain
W. H McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Hypnotized by Own Hand Triggers Mill Street Stir
Charles Cook a blacksmith at the Athens Foundry was reading at home when eye strain allegedly caused him to hypnotize himself. Neighbors and his wife watched as he slept, a doctor awakened him, and he recovered with no injuries. Cook, who did not work that day, explained his eyes had troubled him for days.
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Sapp
Mr. Sapp
Mill Street
Charles Cook
Athens
Cook
Mr. Cook
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals 23-Year Leg Sore
Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found total relief from a running leg sore after 23 years using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The remedy, sold at 25 cents by W H McKee’s drug store, served as the great antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores.
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Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Bucklen
W. H. McKee
Barn Burned Near Coolville Destroys Hay and Machinery
A barn owned by Homer Stout two miles north of Coolville burned Wednesday at about 10 p.m. The contents hay and machinery were destroyed. Three horses were inside. all suffered severe burns, two with eyes closed and prognosis uncertain. The fire’s cause is unknown.
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Coolville
Homer Stout
Here
Married in West Virginia Col Beahrs wedding noted
Word has reached here of Col. Charles F. Beahrs marrying in Ravenswood West Virginia. The bride's name is not learned but she owns a farm and residence near Ravenswood. Beahrs came to Athens about four years ago and has been a faithful Bower Bros bus driver. His first wife died about two years ago. they will reside on her farm in West Virginia.
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Charles F. Beahrs
Ravenswood
W. Va
Beahrs
Athens
Bower Bros
West Virginia
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Jones
Washington
Ayer
J. W. Hanson
Boulder
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Cardus
Naomi Bake
Webster Grove
Belmont County
State of
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Cc. E. Snider
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Abstract OF
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O. U
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Eagle
Scott
Doan
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