Largest Brick Plant Under Construction at Doanville
The Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron company advances rapid progress on a 1 million dollar brick plant at Doanville to become the world’s largest. A private experiment station will test brick and terra cotta quality, durability, and new manufacturing lines including enamelled brick and pottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company
Columbus
Deanville
Corps of Engineers
N. C. L. Rachelmacher
Unclaimed Mail for 1906 Advertised Names List
A local notice lists numerous individuals including J. C. Brannon and Mary Battelle calling for delivery. those not claimed will be sent to the dead-letter office on November 19, 1906. John Finsterwald, P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brannon
Mary Battelle
Clara Bradshaw
Ruth Bean
Mary Gilkey
Maj. K. Gavulik
Ben. E. Jones
T. Jacobi
Bernhard Jager
Mabel Kurtz
E. H. Kuhn
G. C. Kellar
D. R. Lewis
E. C. McLoughlin
Jessie L. Mansfield
A. B. Miller
Blanche Martin
Roy Philthore
Will Pforr
Helen Rubin
Otto Rose
Bob Roberts
Ross Shivers
Oscar Simons
J. B. Shine
A. J. Shannon
C. A. Starkey
John Finsterwald
P. M
More Homes Are Wanted In Athens Realty Boom
Athens real estate remains brisk with high demand as labor and credit stabilize. McKinstry & Parker report strong activity in rentals and sales with new inquiries daily. Recent sales include Lydia Armstrong house and two First street lots to Woodworth for 1200, E C Woodworth to Bardin on Central avenue for 2300, and Highland Park lot 1476 sold to Preston and Morgan for 700.
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Athens
McKinstry & Parker
Lydia M. Armstrong
First Street
B. C. Woodworth
E. C. Woodworth
D. A. Bardin
Central Avenue
Highland Park
J. H. Preston
O. H. Morgan
Obituary of Mary C. Martin of Pleasanton
Mary C. Martin aged 76 died at her home near Pleasanton on Monday night from old age. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Hill M E church at 1 PM Wednesday with burial at Hebbardsville. She is survived by her sons Henry of Pleasanton and Frank G a newspaper man of Passadena California. Rev J W Wood will officiate.
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Mary C. Martin
Pleasanton
M. E
Pleasant Hill
Hebbardsville
Henry
Frank G
Passadena
Calif
J. W. Wood
County Expenditures and Warrants Authorized by County Auditor
County Auditor Walker has drawn warrants to pay bills approved by the county commissioners. Names include W. T. Nice for corn damage, Fred A. James sheep claim, Lewis Graham river road inspection, P. Hewitt sheep claims, Frank Yocum marshal's cost in a case, A. Biddison constable’s fees, B. W. Kling justice fees, Joseph Wolf November salary, Cyrus Moore sheep claim and witness fee, Downing & Angell work on Hocking river road, Parker farm road work, and Bank of Athens for Election Board supplies.
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Walker
W. T. Nice
Nice
Fred A. James
Lewis Graham
Hocking River
P. Hewitt
Frank Yocum
Harry Bland
A. Biddison
State of Ohio
Stiff
E. R. Lash
Board of Elections
Sunday sermons and visiting relatives in town life notes
Rev John preached at the Universalist church both services. Miss Ora Doan of Columbus visited her parents. Frank Brandeberry of Texas returned home after a month with his parents. Zenas Frost and daughter Dora visited relatives in Indian. Preston Patten and wife traveled to Illinois. Ezra Shotwell and wife of Sioux Falls are guests here. Mrs Claude Conklin and Mrs D C Richardson with Dorothy visit relatives in West Virginia. Charles Ladd and wife from the state hospital at Athens visited Mrs Harriett Ladd. Mary Frost Preston Frost and wife attended the funeral of Orrin Frost of Chesterhill who died at 90. The funeral was at Broadwell, interment in Broadwell cemetery. Miss Mabel Dean visits Oma Conklin for two weeks.
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Ezra Shotwell
Sioux Falls
North Dakota
Claude Conklin
D. C. Richardson
Dorothy
West Virginia
Charles Ladd
State Hospital
Athens
Harriett Ladd
Mary Frost
Preston Frost
Orrin Frost
Theodore
Chesterhill
Muns
Broadwell
Mabel Dean
Oma Conklin
Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Ad
The ad promotes Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as a treatment for sick headache dizziness side pains constipation and biliousness. It credits the formula to a renowned physician and offers a money back guarantee via W. H. McKee the leading druggist. A complete package costs 25 cents.
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Ramon
W. H. McKee
Prisoner Statistics for Ohio Prisons 1906
The Ohio secretary of state's office reports figures for the year ending June 30 1906. Native born prisoners numbered 15096 with 4688 from other states. total foreign born and unknown reach 18612. There were 15708 whites and 2904 colored. 16535 males and 2077 females. 10688 illiterate. Deaths 14. Total prison cost 158706.72 dollars. daily average 55 cents per prisoner.
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Laylin
Ohio
Austria
America
Canada
Denmark
England and
Wales
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Ireland
Italy
Russia
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Patent remedy ad promises cure in one day
A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for colds. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
The Man Behind The Brush Nye Lumber Co Ad
An advertisement from Nye Lumber Co promotes Hammar Paints claiming superior linseed oil-based paint with a long lasting finish and a money back guarantee. It touts 25 percent savings on the next paint bill and notes they are the sole local agents for Hammar Paints in St. Louis backed by the Great Hammar Paint House.
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Hammar
St. Louis
Hammar Paints
Nye Lumber Co
Local social notes list cordial visits across counties
Dr. T. R. Biddle of Dun Glen visits with family for several days. Fred Bougher of Gallipolis spends a few days with relatives. J. H. Wolfe of Trimble visits Mrs. Martha Wolfe. Mr and Mrs C. W. Clarke guests in Marietta over Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Richards returns from Columbus relatives. Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday at 2 with Mrs. C. E. M. Jennings to discuss Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. William Bond of Columbus sister of Mrs. Grosvenor returns home. Mrs. Prof. Bentley recovering and to be out soon. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mayberry of Lewiston, Maine are guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds. Rev. F. M. Moore of Albany attends Athens County Ministerial Association. Mrs. George Harper’s eye operation successful. returns home improved. Frank Yocum of Glouster visits Athens on business. Dr. Saffora of Gallipolis visits Athens friends for a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Pensy of Highland visit their daughter, Mrs. O. A. Dowdy.
Roach and Son to Open New Athens Grocery
H M Roach and son Clarence lease the old Central Grocery stand from Athens Fruit and Produce Company and plan to open a new grocery by December 1. A front will be rebuilt and the interior renovated while the Fruit and Produce firm will occupy the rear end until spring. The business name is not yet chosen. Remodeling starts immediately.
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H. M. Roach
Clarence
Athens Fruit and Produce Company
Roach
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Syrup Review
A condensed opinion notes Kennedy's Laxative with Honey and Tar avoids opiates and helps bowel movement. It claims compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Kennedy
Cline
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Vitality
An ad urges readers to fortify their system with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents with tea or tablets option. It frames nature's decay and the product as a remedy to restore vitality.
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Hollister
First US ruling on what defines a place in saloon law
In Springfield Ohio Daniel Stumpf was found guilty as Judge G ruled a place includes rooms opening into the barroom. If such a room is open during saloon closing hours the owner is guilty. Stumpf says only the stock room was open but men were entering. He will appeal. indictment had been quashed in police court.
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United States
Egainst
Daniel Stumpf
Springfield
Ohio
Eiger
Stumpf
Miller
Regular Servant to Fill Gratum's Chapel Next Sunday
Rev J B Massie will fill his regular appointment at Gratum's chapel next Sunday. D Kelley and wife of Athens spent Sunday at James Gambies. Mrs Dorcas Love visits Alexander friends and relatives for a few weeks. John Maxwell of Athens was in the vicinity Sunday. Mrs Joseph Kelley is not improving. Herbert Poston circulated among friends near Athens Sunday. Mrs Charles Beard and her son of Columbus visit her parents Mr and Mrs William Tedrow. Charles Bishop and family were recent visitors at Elmer Poston's.
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J. B. Massie
Gratum’s Chapel
D. Kelley
Athens
James Gambies
Dorcas Love
Alexander
John Maxwell
Joseph Kelley
Herbert Poston
Charles Beard
Little Son
Columbus
William Tedrow
Charles Bishop
Elmer Poston
Year 1903 remembered for dramatic recovery with New Discovery
In Alliance Kentucky F N Tacket suffers a deadly lung condition with a frightful cough. After four bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption the patient is completely restored. Sold at W H McKee s drug store for five cents.
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F. N. Tacket
Alliance
Mr. Tacket
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Farm For Sale In Hocking County With 200 Acres
Stock and grain farm of 200 acres in Hocking County about 1.12 miles from a railroad. Includes a 10 room house, cellar, wells, bank barn 34 by 54, two sheep barns, stock scales, fifteen buildings total and around 70 acres of bottom land. Water, timber and orchards, blue grass sod, hill land, buildings in good condition. Telephone and R F D. Sale cheap if sold soon. Call or address J. W. Linton North street Logan O.
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Hocking County
J. W. Linton
North Street
Logan
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Piles remedy promises cure in 6 to 14 days
Druggists authorize refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding burning or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. A 50 cent tube available.
Real estate transfers across Athens Nelsonville and Albany villages
Transactions show Higley to McKinstry two lots for 800 dollars. Brown to Kurtz one lot for 100. Woodworth and Bilis to Bardin two lots for 2300. Bardin to Bishop one lot for 500. Wilsons to Pidcock four lots for 1500. Patton to Fick one lot for 350. Bobo to Bobo two lots for 500. Brooks to Brooks two lots for 100.
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Athens Village
Alice E. Higley
D. A. R. McKinstry
J. D. Brown
Ada B. Kurtz
Albany Village
Vinson Bobo
Phoebe Jane Bobo
William Brooks
Joseph W. Brooks
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Severe Hip Ulcer
A. C. Stickel of Milet W Va credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with preventing a dangerous hip ulcer operation on his daughter and says persistent use cured it. The salve also treats cuts burns and other injuries and costs 25 cents at W H McKee's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. C. Stickel
Milet
W. Va
W. H. McKee
Aumiller Sells West State Grocery to White and Aumiller
Aumiller sells his West State street grocery after two years in business to Jesse L. White and Miss Gladys Aumiller. Possession goes to the new firm J L White & Co next Monday. The pair have worked for Aumiller and will run the store with the same customer friendly approach.
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E. BE. Aumiller
West State Street
Jesse L. White
Misa Gladys Aumiller
J. L. White & Co
White
Miss Aumiller
Aumiller
Application for Commutation of Elias Thompson
At the next Ohio State Board of Pardons meeting an application will be made for the commutation of Elias Thompson who was convicted in Athens County for burglary at the May Term 1906 and sentenced to five years in the Ohio Penitentiary.
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Ohio State Board of Pardons
Elias Thompson
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Thousands of Train Accidents Reported for Three Months
The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin shows 16 937 total casualties in the United States for the three months ended June 30 among passengers and employees on duty. Passengers killed rose slightly while injuries surged. 3 103 total collisions and derailments affected rail service with $2 373 924 in damages.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
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S. J. Chrisman
Mannsville
N.Y
Cardus
Clover Blossom
Boney Lee
Bette
Nickel
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Frost
John
Universalist Church
Ora Doan
Frank Brandeberry
Texas
Zenas Frost
Dora
Preston Patten
Illinois
Thompson
Scott
T. R. Biddle
Dun Glen
Fred Bougher
Gallipolis
J. H. Wolfe
Trimble
Martha Wolfe
C. W. Clarke
Marietta
J. R. Richards
Higley
C. E. M. Jennings
Abraham Lincoln
William Bond
Prof. Bentley
Edward Mayberry
Lewiston, Maine
George Reynolds
F. M. Moore
Albany
Athens County Ministerial Association
George Harper
Glouster
Dr. Saffora
George R. Pensy
Highland
Mrs
O. A. Dowdy
Morris Avenue
Abstorita
Coolville
Dr. Monetta
Dr. McVay
Monetta
Er. C. Woodworth and
M. T. Bilis
D. A. R. Bardin
Samuel J. Bish
Nelsonville Village
Joseph and
Ann
Wilson
James M. Pidcock
Patton
Jackson
John Fick
J. L. White
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