Local notices and arrivals mark Athens area life
June college commencement. Guests include J W Scott of Hiramsburg and Mrs Martha Scott. Several visits and births noted. Emma Grimm home from Columbus. Miss Nettle Martin visiting. Osbourne back from Staysville teaching. Miss Stinson and Miss Anna Stroseniger guests. Mare sale to Emil Mayer for 275. Guests in Delaware and Gallipolis towns. Bard of Ath ens High baccalaureate upcoming. Memorial services for Knights of Pythias set. Phi Delta Theta trip to Nelsonville with a lodge dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
J. W. Scott
Hiramsburg
Martha Scott
George Fenzer
J. W. Wilson
Heedsville
Couumbius
Emma Grimm
Columbus
Nettle Martin
McArthur
W. H
Cincinnati
Marie Rice
J. G. Bean
North Dakota
C. D. Hopkins
Delaware
Rufus Carpenter
J. B. Mattingly
Gallipolis
C. L. Creamer
Hospital Gate
D. Tallis
Marjorie
Helen
W. H. Ring
Deanie
Nettie Martin
Glauster
George Reynchis
John Brannon
J. S. Basom
C. UW. Henderson
Lakeside
J. B. Clayton
St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
M. J. Jones
Plain City
C. B. Henderson
J.P. Emish
Zaleski
M. E. Church
I. C. Hadday
E.W. Howe
Tupper's Plains
Costville
Asher Dixon
Albany
Geo. Mone
Crowning of May's Queen at St Pauls Church
Sunday ceremonies at St Pauls Church featured the crowning of the May Queen by a child, with 75 white dressed participants, vespers, and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin. Clara Hearn crowned the Virgin Mother amid flowers, with attendants Ethel and Edith Keaner. Also noted: Moulton Houk, Ohio Central Lines president, announced medals for Spanish-American War veterans who joined the Ohio Society as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
St. Paul's Church
Mary
Heaven
Teia
Mattingly
Clara Hearn
Queen of May
Lluecen
Clara
Ethel
Edith Keaner
Moulton Houk
Ohio Central
Tanes
Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution
The
National Society
Ohio
Strange Horses Found Near Will Phillips and Austin Jones
Two stray horses found within a short time of the previous robbery. One horse located near Will Phillips' farm about one mile west of town, the other at Austin Jones'. The animals show signs of rough handling and may be linked to the penny deed incident from that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awusvilles
Will Phillips
Austin Jones
Dr Pedigo Cleared in Mobbing Case
Dr S E G Pedigo, charged as a leader in the alleged alair eheenday night mobbing of Richard Gardner, is completely exonerated and the case dismissed after investigation finds no connection. C H Porter, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E.G. Pedigo
Richard Gardner
Pedigo
C.H. Porter
Sherif
Ohio University Summer Term Begins June 25
The Ohio University summer term starts June 25 and runs six weeks. It aims to aid common school teachers in reviews while adding college work for high school teachers and college students. The teaching staff includes President Super, Dr. Mercer, Prof. Wigley, Prof Copeland, with tuition set at 4 4 for the term or 21.00 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Enut College
Super
Mercer
Wigley
Copeland
Spiro
Aiimer
Mercury free Catarrh Cure touted by Cheney
An ad warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and extols FY J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio Catarrh Cure as mercury free and internally taken. It notes Hall's Family Pills and a Buckeye Park excursion via Hocking Valley rail line, plus Dewitt's Little Early Risers as a bowel cleansing remedy.
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131
FY. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Buyin Hall
Gitia
Fa. Cheney & Co
Price
Mall
Dewitt
Chine
D. J. Moore
Millbrook
Aja
Cline
Haning Insurance and Wagons Advertise in Athens Ohio
An ad list proclaims H H Haning Insurance in Athens Ohio and Adsins Express near Statna go encouraging farm wagon sales. A testimonial claims Witch Hazel Salve cured piles for years by W J Baxter of North Brook NC. Note on counterfeits and Civie's Pharmacy. Also mentions Casarets Candy Cathartle for constipation and a stray reference to Title 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndewitt
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
N.C
Civie
J. C. Kennedy
Joanoke
Tenn
Saya
DeWitt
Cline
Mob Plans Lynch and Torture of Gardner at Court House
Reported mob actions reveal intent to lynch Gardner after a jail breakout, with plans to transport him to Daleton for a feared electric chair execution. Conflicting rumors spread about electrocution to avenge Ethel Long, while authorities note lack of organization and no rope or clear method to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Court House
Daleton
Union Street
fLubrig Coal Company
Ethel Long
Something for Mothers: Garments Priced Low After February Purchase
The notice praises recent mother’s garments bought last February and delivered promptly this week. It extols the quality of the code, the neat trimming, and the soft, dainty fabrics of cambric and asinsock. Prices are advertised as low with slips from 10 to 50 cents and dresses from 50 cents to $1.40.
Special One-Week Sale On Muslin And Indigo Prints
A local sale offers yard wide unbleached muslin at a discounted price and indigo mine prints at reduced rates. The sale runs for one week only and emphasizes quality fabric offered at bargain per yard prices.
The Lindyremith batonce and new hats captivate Athens
The article notes the Lindyremith batonce as the latest summer craze sweeping the country, with stylish trimmed hats appealing to women on artistic and economic grounds. A large shipment promises a complete ring of offerings this season, including pulleys belts and the new lady belt in leather and silk, with a leading elastic purley belt promoted at a bargain price.
Ever Forward Policy Shapes Store Buying Styles
A fragment notes the phrase ever forward as a guiding motto for progress and links it to a store policy that pushes into latent styles in production and purchase. The text suggests a forward looking commercial stance influencing sourcing and customer offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sles Besk
Stein-Bloch Suits Ad Highlight Comfort and Fit
The ad extols Stein-Bloch Wholesale Tailored Clothes as the best and hardest to beat. It claims their suits satisfy even the most difficult-to-fit customers, urging would-be buyers to try them and promising substantial savings of a little more than half.
Athens lynching trial on fear and faith in court
A group led by D JENNER & CO faces charges including a felony and a misdemeanor after arrests in Daleton Marshfield and Waterloo township. Alonzo Lowry and others plead not guilty at a Sunday preliminary hearing amid a tense Athens crowd and a churchgoing backdrop. Several defendants bound over to the next court term, with bail set and bondsmen lined up. Rasmussen and Pierce remain at large, Pedigo discharged after no evidence found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Rose
Alonzo Lowry
Mineral
Joseph Russell
Joseph Lyons
J. A. Douglas
Aaron Turner
James Perry
M.D. White
Daleton
S. E.G. Pedigo
Marshfield
Jack Pierce
Tingh Rasmussen
Waterloo Township
Nelsonville
Lowry
Hand
S. HE. Lawry
Russell
Lyons
Douglas
Turner
Perry
White
Athens
F.C. Steadman
T. H. Craig
J. H. Moore
J.D. Brown
C. D. Gist
Rasmussen
Fierce
Dr. Pedigo
Tuewlay
Tans
Austin
Gardner
Suyx
Hose and Reels Boost Garden and Lawn Supplies
Local shop promotes ample hose and reels for garden and lawn needs. Ads encourage checking old stock for defects and urging customers to view current line and new quality options. Opportunities for replacement and upgrades suggested.
Flight From Town Seeks Ohio City for Gardner Murder Trial
After a mob failed to reach their prisoner, Sheriff Porter, Deputy Porter, Linscott and Henry hid in a court house residence for five hours. They then escorted Gardner to safety, traveling by carriage to Chauncey and Millfield before boarding a 6:45 train to Columbus. Gardner will be held in Franklin county jail until trial in Chillicothe. a special grand jury will probe the murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Court House
Linscott
Henry
Gardner
Jesse Warren
Sheriff Porter
Marshal Finsterwahl
Main Street
Lancaster Street
River Road
Chauncey
Millfield
Ohio Central
Loclock
Columbus
Franklin County
Chillicothe
Mob violence charged after attempted jail break
Sheriff Porter returns from Columbus with Gardner and begins collecting names and evidence. Mayor Rose issues warrants for ten alleged ring leaders and jail visit committee members in a case of unlawfully attempting to break into the county jail with intent to kill Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Columbus
Gardner
Rose
Itichard Gardner
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief
W B Lawrence of Masser Millheim Virginia uses One Minute Cough Cure to save his dying daughter from a severe throat illness described as group. The ad claims immediate relief and lists respiratory ailments it supposedly cures, touting Chine's Pharmacy as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Masser
Millheim
Chine's
Columbus Excursion Admission and Travel Details
Columbus excursion offers a grand reception for Admiral Dewey at Colistatas with Jane Go and seven others. Hocking Valley will sell tickets on the 6th and 7th, good for return until the 11th, at one forestar round trip, from Athens in doubirty. Progam notes festival with band bills and Nyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Colistatas
Hocking Valley
Mth
Doubirty
Athens
Progan
Fesrivi
Nyers
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Bowel Problems
In a dated ad style testimonial, Cascarets candy claims to cure stomach trouble by easing natural movements. It touts low cost, labeled pills, and a reader testimonial from W. J. Wilkinson of Albany Tennessee praising its digestion aid named Kodol Dyspepsia Chre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wilkinson
Albany
Tenn
Cline
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Fred Foster
Tark Central Hotel
Cheadie
Guysville 1 E
Franklin Burley
Leontine A. Colin
Evanston
Tino
Sam Sommer
Colin
Hew
Julian
Columbiad ‘Club
TL. G. Milliman
Ladies’ Hall
D.C. Freeman
Farman Cs Tych
Phi Delta Theta
Dew House
Knights of Psrnias
Tus
Merheliat
J.¢. Haddox
Fwr
Buckeye Park
Athens Tecents
H. Haning
Athens, Ohio
Adsins Express
Don
Hopi Stasmussen
Jack Fierce
Zenner
ONE Price Stores
Stein-Bloch
D. Jenner & CO
Sherif Porter
Marshal Finsterwald
Marshfeld and
J. £. Watkins
Chillicathe
Netic
Addreas
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
N.B
C. Demolet
South Main ST
Raplad
Trimble
W. B. Lawrence
Insurance
Nelson's
Mone
McKee’s Drug Store
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