Convention Opens With Epworth League Activities in Marietta
The nineteenth annual Marietta district Epworth league convention convened at the First Methodist Episcopal church with delegate reception, credentialing, and entertainment allocation. Rev J D Smith led a devotional and a stereopticon lecture while Rev Laughin officiated the Saturday morning consecration. 37 chapters exist with 25 represented as officers discuss time and participation, aims, and leadership roles.
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Marietta District
Epworth League
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Accept
J. D. Smith
Laughin
Nelsonville
Belpre
W. W. Weiser
Pauline Hobensock
W. V. Dick
Mabel Ashworth
Hayden
Doudna
Irene Arthur
Mies Faye Baker
Lorents
Thaltgraff
Upworth League
League
District League
Mercy
Help
Ee. L. Pixley
Marietta
Cora Woodyard
Athens
Mary J Eaton
Corona
Closing Session of Marietta Conference Honors Ministers
The Marietta district conference session concluded with devotional readings and reports from stewards Sunday-school leaders and ladies aid. Pastor FE R Stafford presented a notable paper on the ministry praising ministers as saviors of souls and urging brisk work. The next session is to be held in Athens, with thanks given to church trustees district superintendent and pastor.
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Epworth Leagues
Methodist Brother Kools
FE. R. Stafford
Marietta
Roosevelt
John Wesley
KE. M. Prooks
New Marshfield
Order of Deaconesses
Deaconesses’ Training School of
Chicago
Chaddock School For
Miss Brooks
Sietera
Athens
M. E
Levi Gilbert
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertisement
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claims to cure diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on the area pants without loss of time. It lists remedies for fever cough pleurisy quinsy epizootic mis carriage kidney bladder disorders mange heal wounds and more. A price and order method are provided with New York address for the product.
How to Grow Fat Through Digestion and Tonic Treatment
The article explains thin people gain weight when digestion delivers nutritious matter to the blood. It promotes Miona tablets to improve digestion, claim it cures indigestion and stomach distress by building and toning the stomach. Henderson-Crider offers Miona for cents a large box with a money back guarantee. The product is sold by leading druggists.
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Henderson-Crider
Epworth League Notes and Transfers Highlight District Meeting
The Epworth League reported 22 chapters with 1199 members and nine junior leagues totaling 250. Three new chapters started this year. Porter W. A. tunter spoke on new membership transfer provisions from church to church. Superintendent Dick outlined fundraising for superintended ministers. Pastor W. A. Thomas discussed the Methodist Brotherhood and its aims. Dues of five dollars and sickness and death benefits noted. Minutes read, approved, meeting adjourned with doxology.
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Epworth League
Porter W. A. Tunter
Letart
M. EB
W. A. Thomas
Buchtel
Methodist Brotherhood
Buffalo
N. Y
Oust Check Off in West Virginia Mining Districts
Coal operators in Ohio and other central districts will enforce a May 25 deadline requiring mining under the long ton and ending the check off under union dues. West Virginia districts will implement the change, with miners and operators watching for trouble as the practice ends. The Sunday Creek company leads Columbus interests affected, alongside smaller firms.
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Columbus
Ohio
Kanawha
West Virginia
Sunday Creek Company
Columbus Corporation
Athens High School Calendar for 1909 Commencement Week
Nine students form the class for Athens High School. The baccalaureate sermon is May 30 at the university auditorium by Rev Thurlow. Close exercises are June 2 at 1:50 PM in the high school, with commencement June 4 at 8 PM in the auditorium by Antioch college president D. Fess.
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Thurlow
Athens High School
Peo
University Auditorium
First Presbyterian Church
D. Fess
Antioch College
Athens
Edgar BF. Pean
Marie Davidson
Margaret Davis
R. Lester Fulwider
Clara Genevieve Hayes
Maude Lorene Lynch
Siiney L. Parker
Audrie Rise
Guy Sinnett
Tiny Steps Toward Quitting a Bad Habit
A concise motivational note suggests quitting a bad habit is challenging but yields steady monthly progress and meaningful yearly gains. It emphasizes persistence and gradual improvement rather than quick fixes.
Douglas to Speak at Decoration Day Ceremony
Prof Frederick Treadley unable to attend the cemetery program on Decoration Day. Malcolm Douglas, a senior at Ohio University, will fill the vacancy and deliver Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The young orator is noted for his ability and the event promises a rare treat for attendees.
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Frederick Treadley
Committee On Program
Malcolm Douglas
Lincoln
Douglas
O. U
Mine Resumes Operations After Fire at Imperial Mine
The Imperial mine near Nelsonville, idle for two weeks, resumed work yesterday after fire destroyed power and top structures days earlier. Repairs have been completed and production continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Nelsonville
Red Men to Attend Memorial Services
Local and visiting members of the Order of Red Men are requested to meet at the wigwam on West Washington street Sunday afternoon May 30 at 1 o'clock to attend memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men
Washington Street
Unavoidable Train Fatality Near Armitage
Coroner Blower of Glouster presided over the inquest into the death of William Palmer who was struck and killed by a northbound passenger train about a mile north of Armitage while en route to work as a tombstone maker for L. R. Andrews. Engineer Henry Hill of Middleport testified he saw Palmer on the track too late to avoid the impact.
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Blower
Glouster
William
Palmer
Armitage
L. R. Andrews
Henry Hill
Middleport
Assessors to Be Chosen by Ballot Every Four Years
The new law changes real estate appraisal to occur every four years and requires election of assessors next November. One per township and five per city will sit on a nonpartisan ballot, meeting January 15 and working until July with salaries under $150 monthly. In cities, assessors will publish land valuations in pamphlets mailed to each property owner to ensure transparent appraisal and fair taxation.
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Minnie McNewel
Nyetown
Scranton
Amanda Kelbaugh
Mary
Messenger
Camp Algonac
Hettrick Bros
Hettrick Brothers Company
Toledo
Roofing materials and paints offered for sale
For sale offering roofing calvanized iron steel and felts roof and barn paint in back and red. Promises better price than mail order houses. Asks to print catalog and compare prices. A Johnson Albany Ohio home phone.
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Pring
A. Johnson
Albany
Ohio
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