Athens County Sunday School Convention Draws Delegations
Delegations from nearly every Sunday school in Athens County gathered at the seventeenth annual Athens County Sunday School association convention held in the Christian church. The event featured talks on youth engagement in Sunday schools, teacher training, and child development with leaders from Nelsonville Glouster Marshfield and Albany guiding discussions and outlining methods for improving primary and memory work for children.
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Athens County
Athens County Sunday School Association
Christian Church
Nelsonville
Glouster
Torch
Marshfield
Albany
A. R. Vermilion
Dean
M. A. Henline
Professor Trendley
Illamacheon
Dean Chubb
D. R. Richards
Prof
Treatley
William Wedge
W. P. Elliott
Athens
Chrisman
Bachman
Ohio University
Henline
Lillian Faris
Round Table
Addeas
Treuijley
Forsyth
Nelsonville Presbyterian Church
Miss Faris
Rev. Cook
Nelson
Ville Christian Church Names Superintendent of Teacher Training
Ville Christian church announces appointment of a superintendent to oversee teacher training. The position focuses on developing programs for early education and religious instruction within the congregation.
Fisher's Stunt Initiation Into Medical Fraternity
Former Ohio University guard J. R. Fisher and Phi Delta Theta member was initiated into Phi Beta Pi at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore. A Baltimore paper notes Fisher walked home with a large empty flour barrel to reach the college, and his wife pinned a kindly return tag on him.
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J. R. Fisher
Ohio University
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Phi Beta Pi
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Baltimore
Fisher
Linden Avenue
School Board Minutes Describe Enrollment and Lab Upgrade
The board met in regular session with five members and Mrs. Palmer. They approved minutes and bills totaling various suppliers and publishers. Superintendent Skinner proposed a $417.20 equipment package for a high school biology lab, aiming to fit it before winter term. enrollment stood at 154. A platform construction matter was deferred to the furniture committee.
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Supt
Skinner
Supt. Skinner
Nesbit Thaw vows to testify a million times on stand
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in New York says she will testify in her husband’s second trial. She denies reports she would not be a witness and declares she would tell her story again and again, saying she would do it a million times if necessary.
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Lattice Telegram
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Accident at Mine 210 leaves worker with foot mashed
Pat Donelly suffered a badly mashed foot and minor bruises from a slate fall at Mine 210 on Sugar Creek. He was taken to the Mahaffy boarding house where doctors say he will remain laid up for several weeks.
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Pat Donelly
Sugar Creek
Mahaffy
Normal vote projection for municipal election tests
Voters cast about a normal turnout by noon with several contests bitterly contested. Morning activity varied by precincts, with 99 votes at one and none from candidates in the schol board race. Predictions focus on municipal races as the day proceeds.
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Malya
Wim
Schol Board
Stevenson Golden Wedding Noted in Nelsonville
Monday's State Journal featured a photo of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stevenson of Nelsonville celebrating their golden wedding. The venerable couple entertained many friends and relatives as their children and daughters in law from Westerville Tuccson and Arizona gathered.
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Nelsonville
State Journal
John A. Stevenson
Charles A. Stevenson
Charles Martin
R. C Graham
Westerville
Brown
Tuccson
Arizona
Holiday helps New York banks
With a holiday interruption and large arrivals of gold due today, bankers anticipate improvements in the financial situation on resumption of business tomorrow in New York.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Taft Considers Returning Immediately Amid World Trip
Secretary Taft weighs abandoning the rest of his world tour and returning to the United States now due to the financial crisis and urgent political pressures.
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Manila
P. I
Taft
United
Columbus Men Are Arraigned In Common Pleas Sessions
Monday afternoon common pleas court in Columbus hear d a range of cases. D G Cochran of Chauncey pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined. others includ ed William Male and James Ward of Trimble township faced charges with trials set for November 18. Bridget Six and Tom Donahue were charged with adultery and fornication and bond set at 200. several men from Doanville and Buchtel admitted selling liquor with fines of 75 dollars. rioting charges against Columbus company leaders were mentioned. Agua ta Devore and Orville Hewitt admitted adultery and received fines and jail terms. adjournment set for Wednesday.
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Jaftermgsn
Common Pleas Court
D. G. Cochran
Chauncey
William Male
Trimble Township
James Ward
Bridget Six
Tom Donahue
Kimberly
York Clay & Mining Company
Rachelmacher
J. M. Phelps
J. H. Hayden
T. L. Cline
W. J. Wright
Aguata Devore
Orville Hewitt
Devore
Hewitt
Liberty
C. B. & L. Company
George W. Snyder
Apples Bring High Profits for Berkeley County Growers
Tremendous profits are being realized by individual apple growers in Berkeley County. John W. Miller sold his 12 000 barrel orchard for over 40 000 dollars. McKown Brothers sold 6 000 barrels for 20 000 dollars. Postmaster Alexander Clonan sold his orchard at 1600 dollars per acre, with 40 trees per acre yielding 50 dollars per tree.
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Berkeley County
John W. Miller
McKown Brothers
Alexander Clonan
Parkersburg
Nelsonville divorces filed in two cases
Two divorce actions were filed in Nelsonville. In the first James Pyle sues Elizabeth Pyle, alleging a May 1992 separation after a Lucasville marriage and requests a divorce and custody of a deceased child. In the second Blanche Klotz sues John Klotz Jr alleging repeated abuse since 1902 marriage and seeks divorce custody and alimony with property protections.
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James Pyle
Elizabeth Pyle
C. W. Juniper
Nelsonville
Lucasville
Secleto County
Blanche Klotz
John Klotz, Jr
Grosvenor
Jones and Worstell
Blanche Bruce
Queen Esther circle meets at Miss Logan home
The Queen Esther circle of the First Methodist church met at Miss Inez Logan's home Monday evening with twenty young ladies present. Eight were initiated and the group planned to devote one evening each month to Home Missionary work. An instructional program featured an address by Mrs. Margaret Vickers followed by readings and music and dainty refreshments.
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Queen Esther
First Methodist Church
Inez Logan
Margaret Vickers
Election voting under way in Cincinnati mayor race
Cincinnati November 5 A heavy vote is being cast today with polls closing at 5 30 The outcome may not be known as early as in past years Mayor Dempsey is expected to be reelected though Republican candidate L Markbreid challenges him with G B Cox noting possible victory for Cox ally L. Markbreid.
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Cincinnati
Dempsey
G. B. Cox
L. Markbreid
Wil Wiin
Eloping Heiress and Suitor Return to New York
Helen Maloney daughter of Marquis Martin Maloney and Sammy Clarkson return from Europe aboard Kron Prinzessin Cecilie. They registered as Miss Mahoney and Sydney Clarkson and refused to discuss their identity.
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New York
Helen Maloney
Marquis Martin Maloney
Sammy Clarkson
Europe
Cecilie
Miss Mahoney
Sydney Clarkson
Manhattan Elections Start Across New York City
Voting began early this morning in New York as Attorney General Jackson urged Police Commissioner Bingham to use full power to curb fraud and arrest repeaters during the Manhattan elections.
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New York
Jackson
Bingham
Walter J Sears to Speak at Elks Lodge Service in Athens
Walter J. Sears will deliver the address at the Elks Lodge of sorrow in Athens on Sunday December 1. The Chillicothe Gazette notes the upcoming observance.
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Walter J. Sears
Elks’ Lodge of Sorrow
Athens
Chillicothe Gazette
Johnson Burton mayoral race in Cleveland draws heavy vote
In Cleveland on November 5 the mayoral contest between Tom Johnson and Theodore Burton generates intense interest as voters cast a brisk 95 percent turnout. Betting favors Johnson at about 2 to 1.
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Cleveland, O
Tom Johnson
Theodore Burton
Johnson
Daily Markets. Pittsburg and Toledo Prices
Pittsburg market figures show cattle prime 5.60 to 5.80, common 3.00 to 3.75, real 3.50 to 8.25. hogs workers and prime 6.25 to 6.69, common 5.00 to 5.90, pigs 6.06 to 6.15. sheep prime 5.25 to 5.50, mixed 4.25 to 5.00, lambs 4.00 to 4.50. Toledo prices list Wheat 98 1 4c, Corn 63c, Oats 51 3 4c.
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Pittsburg
Shepe
Keine Toledo
Maccabees Call Meeting for Wednesday Afternoon
The Maccabees will hold a called meeting Wednesday at 2 oclock in their hall. All members are urged to be present.
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The
Maccabees
Higley Study Circle to Meet at Wickham Home
The Higley Study circle meets Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs. H. H. Wickham's home. Mrs. D. R. Richards will report on the Federation of Women's Clubs meeting held in Canton in October.
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Higley
H. H. Wickham
D. R. Richards
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Canton
National Tax Conference to Meet in Columbus in November
Governors fiscal officials and economists will gather in Columbus November 12 to 15 for a national conference on state and local taxation. The National Tax Association sponsors the event to discuss tax theory and practice and promote uniform state tax laws and co operation among states. Delegates from nearly every state and several Canadian provinces will attend, with university economists and Dr Elson of Ohio University among participants. The Columbus board of trade hosts sessions starting November 12 at 2 PM with Allen Ripley Foote as temporary chairman.
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Columbus
National Tax Association
United States
Elson
Ohio University
Columbus Board of Trade
Allen Ripley Foote
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Econ
Death of N. W. Baker Sr in South Haven Kansas
Nathan W. Baker senior died at his home in South Haven Kansas in October 1907. He headed the county infirmary for years and was a Civil War veteran born in Ohio. He was the youngest of 16 children and father of 92. He moved west many years ago.
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Nathan W. Beaker
South Haven
Kansas
N. W. Baker
Mr. Baker
Ohio
Far West
Big Steel Bridge Reopened After Flood Damage
The large steel bridge at Canaanville has been repaired and reopened after flood damage from last March. County commissioners inspected the structure and found it satisfactory. A Columbus firm won the reerection contract, but delays due to heavy workloads slowed progress.
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Canaanville
Sandale
Columbus
Looming Victory for Lid Candidate in Columbus Race
In Columbus Ohio by 10 o clock nearly half the city votes were counted. Early indications show Judge Duncan the lid candidate will be elected as results flow in from the navy tabulations.
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Columbus
Navy
Duncan
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Millikan & Hickle
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William &. Crocker
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Cincy
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Manhattan
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