Poetlaureate Poem Sparks Spring Tone and Local Grapple
The column comments on Austin's spring poem and urges acceptance of nature's seasonal progress. It notes a debate in Athens over funding a tunnel to prevent floods, while railing at overwork for Mollycaddie and recounting a notable missing body case. It surveys county public spending and a resigning infirmary board amid graft accusations. It quotes baseball rhetoric, praises Secretary Wilson's aid to agriculture, and critiques Ohio political maneuvers ahead of a TaftForaker clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises to Stop Hair Loss
Ayer’s Hair Vigor introduces a new formula claiming to quickly stop hair falling and restore a healthy scalp. It notes the product does not change hair color and urges readers to ask for the “new kind” made by the J C Ayer Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maes
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Fort Edward Resident
Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York testifies the cough remedy Dr King's New Discovery cured his asthma years ago and relieved his son's wife incipient consumption with a lasting turn to full health. He credits the medicine and McKee's Drug Store guarantees and offers a trial bottle free priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
McKee’s Drug Store
Railroad Appraisals Set by County Auditors
County auditors from Morgan, Athens, and Washington counties met at the Washington County Courthouse to appraise the Marietta Columbus and Cleveland Railroad property. Main track valued at 2500 per mile, side tracks 200 per mile, rolling stock 2620, county buildings 840. Washington county shows 4.29 miles main and 2.017 miles siding. Athens county 14.93 miles main and 3.709 miles siding.
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Gan County
E. R. Walker
Athens County
J. M. Williams
Washington County
Washington County Court House
Marietta Columbus and Cleveland Railroad Company
Relief From Rheumatic Pains Cited by Key West Patrolman
Mr Nolland Curry of Key West Florida describes two years of rheumatic pain in knees feet and hands. A bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm rubbed on nightly eased pain and drove away rheumatism after about two weeks. He has remained free of trouble for over three months. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
May Party Honors Miss Muriel Mahan at Pidcock Home
Mrs. Samuel Pidcock hosted a Saturday afternoon May party in Luhrig in honor of her sister Miss Muriel Mahan. The event featured fern and dogwood decor with ice cream and cake served, assisted by Mrs. Herbert Long and Mrs. Edson Kyle. Attendees included Ruth Williams Flo Sands Nina Morgan Lena Schloss Margaret White Mary Bobo and many others.
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Samuel Pidcock
Miss Muriel Mahan
Luhrig
Herbert Long
Edson Kyle
Muriel Mahan
Ruth Williams
Flo Sands
Zaleski
Nina Morgan
Lena
Bell Schloss
Margaret White
Mary
Florence Bobo
Dave Russell
Ora Secoy
Gertrude
Lelia Kincaid
Helen Barnes
Ora Leista
Rita Mulligan
Ada Russel
Mildred Banks
Lelia Sherman
Gertrude McCoy
Nesil McCoy
Gladius
Stella Sanders
Helen Newcomb
Melba Harwick
Stella
Alberta Brandenburg
Sylvia James
Mary Carpenter
Ada Hoisington
Good Words for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for her two year old daughter who has used it since infancy. She notes a recent illness cured swiftly and says she recovered quickly after using the remedy herself. Sold by W H McKee and E R Lash.
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Chamberlain
Edward Phillips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Senator Foraker Denounces Pre-Conventions Bargains
Senator Foraker rebuts Senator Burton and clarifies Ohio politics stance. He says Cox acted on his own and opposes pre election deals, urging indorsements and nominations be deferred to the next state convention. He declines attendance at a Columbus meeting, noting its lack of binding authority.
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Columbus
Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Burton
Cox
Republicans
State Central Committee
Republican State Central and Executive Committees
Congress
Government building site survey by Major Brackett
Major Fred Brackett of Washington D C and General C H Grosvenor visited the city to review potential locations for a new government building. The mayor examined several sites and prepared a memorandum but no site was selected at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brackett
Washington, D. C
Major Brackett
Department of the National Treasury
Battle of Broomsticks Disrupts Africa Alley Neighborhood
Police and Mayor Day faced a riot call from Africa Alley where a morning squabble between ladies led to shouting and flying utensils. Later, railroad workers reported theft of clothing from a private car near the B&O yard with no arrests or leads found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa Alley
Mayor Day
van Horn
Finsterwald
B. & O. Tipples
K. M. Freight Derails North of Fisher Trains Deferred
The first section of K. M. freight train 87 derailed south of Fisher around 5:30 this morning. Eight cars were smashed, likely due to poor track. No injuries, crew shaken. Wrecking crews from Hobson began clearing by 8:30. Traffic expected to resume by evening. Nos. 1 and 3 rerouted via Hocking Valley to Dundas and Athens via B. and O.
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Hocking Valley
Dundas
Athens
New Logan Shops to be Let for Hocking Valley Project
Bids for the erection of the Hocking Valley shops at Logan have been tabulated and Purchasing Agent Duffy will announce the successful bidder soon. The main building measures 500 by 162 feet and most wood working machinery is already purchased while proposals are sought for iron working gear.
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Hocking Valley
Logan
Duffy
School Board Re Elects Prof Coultrap as Supt
The Board of Education met in adjourned session to elect staff for the coming year. Prof. F. S. Coultrap was re elected superintendent for two years at 1500 dollars annually. Several teachers announced resignations while new hires and salary increases were approved for multiple staff across grades.
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Copeland
Lucy Fleming
William Blackburn
Clarence Roach
Cora Bailey
Margaret Diltz
Blackburn
Virginia Bishop
Adeline Curry
Earnestine Cooley
Zella Foster
May Conner
Bertha Brigman
Ella Osborne
Mary Williams
Garnet S. Darby
Nellie A. Alderman
Mattie Hatch
Evelyn Young
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
For stomach troubles biliousness and constipation try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many remarkable cures have been effected by them. Price 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by W. H. McKee and E. R. Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
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