Scrip Bands With Athens Pay Roll Recovery
The new circulating medium known as scrip has reached Athens as months of currency stringency ease. Local miners refused work until paid in currency but 26 leading merchants signed a petition to accept the Cincinnati bank issued scrip as payment and supply change. The scrip backed by securities to 1.20 per dollar and guaranteed by Cincinnati banks is expected to restore confidence and allow Lahing Coal workers to resume duties when President John Moore inspects the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahing Coal Company
Cincinnati
Trou
Laverty
Athens
Deakr
Cincinnati Clearing House
John Moore
Old Time Scenes In Police Court
Police court business rose Saturday with arrests in the Valley district. Chief Justice arrested Kilford for theft of a gun or prize item, Mayor fined him five dollars and costs. Ogle jailed later, fined five dollars and costs, released after payment. R. N. Smith fined sixteen dollars and ten cents for Saturday night disturbance on the Hoeing Valley trains. William Francis faced charges over blocking a train crossing on November 1, with Edward Scanlon named in the affidavit. George H. Junod testified, both men pleaded not guilty. hearing set for Thursday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms of Justice
Earoess
Justowald
James Kilford
Glueter
K. M
James
James Ogle
Nelonville
R. N. Smith
Smith
William Francis
Hocking Valley
Edward Scanlon
George H. Junod
Shiere
Hocking Valle
J. P. Wood, Jr
Mave Hedges
King’s throne and crown offered for sale in Africa realm
A monarch named Yborshi markets his throne crown scepter and dominions in Africa’s Agabonia, 250 miles by 90, with 30 wives included for 200000 dollars. Life and death power and concession grants are claimed as the king’s prerogative, its royal crown a diadem of human skulls and thigh bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yborshi
Agabonia
Africa
New York Tribune
Death of Mrs Hettie Koon in Allegheny
Mrs Hettie Koon died at her home in Allegheny Pennsylvania Saturday evening. She was the wife of William Koon and daughter of J B Chappelear. She leaves two daughters Helen and Grace and the remains were brought to her father’s home for funeral services Tuesday at 9 AM with interment at New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Koon
Allegheny
William KE. Koon
J. B Chappelear
Helen
Grace
Chappelear
Richland Evanue
New Lexington
Delinquents Must Settle Up Now in Ohio Trams
Attorney General Ellis informed several public service corporations in Ohio to pay delinquent taxes under the Willis law. The Saturday report shows capital stock notified totals $29,993, bringing past totals to $194,158 and a grand total of $225,556. Local entries list Athens Amesville and Chauncey Railway Co. with $25,000, Pomeroy Ath ens Nelsonville and Logan and Wellston Tramway Co. $1,500, Caldwell Athena Glou sver Corning and Nelsonville and Belpre Tramway Co. $1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Corporations
Ohio
Athens
Amesville
Chauncey
Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Logan and
Wellston Tramway Co
Caldwell Athena, Glousver, Corning and
Nelsonville and
Belpre Tramway Co
Murder Trial Set in Common Pleas Court
The court will convene all week with a petit jury hearing multiple criminal cases. Isaiah Koons faces murder charges in a trial scheduled for Thursday, November 21, alongside other cases including William Male cutting with intent to kill and James Ward assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Cour
William Male
James Ward
Bridget
Tom Donahue
Isaiah Koons
Thomas Smith
No Street Lights Pending as Plant Receives New Boilers
The city plant plans three 125 horsepower boilers to replace worn units after a March flood damaged brick walls and overtaxed capacity. Repairs begin with a Columbus boilermaker, delaying street lighting and possibly reducing water supply until new boilers are installed. Multiple property transfers are listed with varying sums in various townships and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supt
Bell
Board of Affairs
Alderman
Athens County Boy Serves Long in Regular Army
George F. Chadwell, once a local Athens County youth, has served in the regular army for six years. A son of Mr. and Mrs. George Chadwell of Millfield, he joined the 28th Ohio Infantry band during the Spanish American War and saw action in the Philippines. He later spent time in Cuba where he contracted malaria and was seriously ill for six weeks. Chadwell enlisted twice for three-year terms but will leave the service for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Chadwell
Athens County
Mary H. Fuller
President Street
Chadwell
George Chadwell
Millfield
Ohionfantry
Philippines
Cuba
Death of Aged Marshfield Lady
Marshfield on November 11 Mrs Na Johnson widow of the late Thos Joanson died early Saturday morning at 82 due to infirmities of old age. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 from the M E church conducted by Rev Tedrick. She is survived by two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Na Johnson
Thos. Joanson
M. E. Church
Tedrick
Funeral Held for Mrs Charlotte Gilkey at Christian Church
The funeral for Mrs Charlotte Winzett Gilkey who died at her home on North Cemetery street Sunday followed her Friday death. Born April 6 1856 in Lodi township she leaves a invalid sister Miss Eliza Wingett and a Columbus resident brother. Rev Boden led services and Mrs C A Morse gave the funeral address with interment in the old cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Winzett Gilkey
North Cemetery Street
Christian Church
Gilkey
Lodi Township
Boden
C. A. Morse
Old Cemetery
Eliza Wingett
Columbus
New Arrivals in Stimson Avenue and Mill Street Families
Mr and Mrs C Holland of Stimson avenue announce the birth of a son born Friday November 8. Mr and Mrs Milton Chapple of Mill street report the birth of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Holland
Stimson Avenue
Milton Chapple
Mill Street
Contractor Blackburn Finishes South Bridge Stone Work
Blackburn has nearly completed stone work on the South bridge, awaiting teardown of the old structure. Commissioners report repairs ongoing on the pike beyond the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Asylum
Real Estate Transfers in Athens Township and Village Listings
Recent transfers show Nettie Seiple selling to Elmer Beal in Athens Township for 200 dollars and again Seiple selling to Mary EF and Elmer Beal for 200. In the Village of Athens Lawrence and Barth sell Lot 1948 for 250 to R M Patterson. D A R McKinstry sells Lot 204 to Pearl H Parker for 1 200. Thompson sells Lots 97 and 98 to John R Woods for 1. W E Moles sells Lot 1470 to J C Williams for 1. F P McVay sells Lots 1949 and 1975 to John E White for 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Seiple
Elmer Beal
Mary EF
Athens
Lawrence & Barth
R. M. Patterson
D. A. R. McKinstry
Pearl H. Parker
Ss. D. Thompson
John R. Woods
W. E. Moles
J. C., Williams
F. P. McVay
John E. White
Canned Pears Tastes and Unusual Stirring Claim
A dubious assertion claims canned pears with four DAT taste benefit from adding stick chinamen during cooking. The remark relies on an unfounded practice and reflects biased phrasing.
Sunflower Philosophy from Atchison Globe
A collection of pithy, contrarian maxims on gender norms and human behavior. Witty observations discuss aging, ambition, virtue, luck, and self restraint in a dated, humorous tone.
Mine Inspectors Conference Reviews Year and Accidents
District Mine Inspectors Thomas Waters John L. McDonald James Pritchard Ebenezer Jones W H Turner Thomas Morrison and W H Miller attended a conference called by Chief Mine Inspector Harrison in Columbus. They reviewed the year’s work and discussed mine accident causes and prevention with Horace Chapman of Sunday Creek Coal and W K Feid of New Pittsburg Coal company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Waters
Wellston
John L. McDonald
Glouster
James Pritchard
Hemlock
Ebenezer Jones
Martin's Ferry
W. H. Turner
Cambridge
Thomas Morrison
Sherardsville
W. H. Miller
Mansillon
Mince
Harrison
Columbus
Horace Chapman
Sunday Creek Coal Company
W. K. Feid
New
Pittsburg Coal Company
Five Points Social Roundup Sees Local Visitors
Ezra Knowlton and family spent Sunday with Grant Bobo near Carpenter while Mrs. Bolen visits her miner husband. Will Knowlton stayed with grandparents Thomas Bailes. Elmer Knowlton from Crotea visited relatives. Harley Moler from Athens visited Jim Ellis. Bessie Bolen stayed with Phoebe Bobo. Floyd Ellis visited George Bailes as locals attend Albany show and Bluegrass stock farm gathering with George Bailes and Guy Wingett providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Knowlton
Grant Bobo
Carpenter
Charles Bolen
Will Knowlton
Thomas Bailes
Elmer Knowlton
Crotea
Harley Moler
Athens
Jim Ellis
Bessie Bolen
Phoebe Bobo
Floyd L. Ellis
George Bailes
Albany
Goldie Bailes
Worley West
Newt Knowlton
Dickson
Near Raccoon
Bluegrass Stock Farm
Guy Wingett
Local visitors and business trips noted
Miss Irma Martin visited friends in the area. Mr Arch Knowlton and Mr James Ellis made a business trip to Athens on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Martin
Arch Knowlton
James Ellis
Athens
Farmers vow no hunting on WM N Winner farm
The notice lists local names and events from a rural community. William N Winner asserts no hunting on his farm. Charles Chase and wife have a newborn, Dora Nelson visits, J M Knowlton stays in town, S Woodward travels to Athens for business, Eli Reeves dies of typhoid with interment at Downington, Fred Oberholzer builds a new house, several new structures rise nearby, Carman Ours moves a saw mill to Gard Chase’s farm and has been active locally over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Woodward
Athens
Dora Nelson
Bliss Wood Yard
Albany
Eli Reeves
Downington
Fred Oberholzer
Carman Ours
Pleasanton
Gard Chase
Ours
Potts Eight R McCune and Fleming
Potts eight race results list R McCune and G A Fleming among competitors in the event.
Lewis Visited in Columbus Speaks of Candidacy for Mitchell’s Job
In Columbus Tom L Lewis national vice Mr Asa Linscott and James Jones Jr visited friends in town. He said his candidacy to succeed Mitchell as UMWA president is bright and hopeful. He noted coal output limits ease market flooding and discussed interstate movement plans and wage payment issues with miners and operators. He also reported on President Mitchell’s health and recovery timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Asa Linscott
Columbus
James Jones, Jr
Pleasantville
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
James W. Craige
Ben F. Morris
Thomas Karn
D. C. Kennedy
Operators’ Association of
Hopkins County
Norfolk
Executive Board
Ohio
Indiana
November Ailments and the Body Adapting to Cold
An event style notice describes how temperate-zone populations must adjust to colder temps as drafts of winter begin. It explains reduced perspiration burdens kidneys and promotes Peruna as a long used remedy. Veruna and Perunat are presented as effective climate disease treatments.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Woman’s Note
Athens resident Mrs. J L Edmundson reports severe back and side pain due to kidney trouble. She bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Henderson's drug store and used four boxes, claiming a complete cure. Sold by Foster MilburnCo Buffalo NY. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bright
Doan
J. L. Edmundson
West
Washington Street
Henderson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Twins Cause Rattle Swallowing Mix Up
A mother remarks on trouble with the twins. One cries because he swallowed his rattle while the other howls in sympathy, making it hard to tell which twin swallowed the rattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Burdock Blood Bitters Health Claim Promises Wellness
An old advertorial notes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for health, claiming it builds up sound health and keeps you well, portraying a healthy man as a king and an unhealthy one as a unhappy slave.
Basketball season opens with 21 to 14 Kansas club win
A Saturday night exhibition between the Kaier club and a mixed college team ended 21 to 14 in favor of the Kaier club. O. U outplayed Kalerians in the first half, then Kalerians surged to 21 in the second. McCartel scored three second half goals. Welch and Scott stood out. first time for the Kalerians as a group. Lineups listed with positions for both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oif O. U
Kalerians
McCartel
Welch
Scott
Theml
Kaler
Hankinson
Wards
McCortel
Boyd
O. U
Crisp
Hamilton
Bingham
Scot
Melick
Bank of Athens Ad Highlights 40 Year Dividend Record
An advertisement for the Bank of Athens touts its long growth, noting a steady 40 year rise in business and a guaranteed annual dividend track record. The notice frames the bank as reliable and financially secure for customers seeking steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Bank of
Athens
D&waf
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Atthens—Luh
Kigneture
Kats
N. Y
Wade Ellis
Ellis
Municipal
Ing
C. DD. Smith
Lawrence & Stalder
Peter B. Seel
Fred E. Rickey
C. W. Lawrence
C. M. Copeland
James McHenry
Andrew W. Barker
Alexander Township
D. O. Chappel
Addie Chappel
Lodi
Emil Droz
Lucy Hill
Rome
Mary A. Belton
Mary M. Tabler
Troy
Enoch Caldwell
W. C. Warren
George T. Morrison
Covert Warren
Trimble
Effield
Henry
Randolph Curtis
Walsall Clay Co
L. Clarence Johnson
Nathan N. Easler
Lawrence L. Miner
Waterloo
Mary Howson Lowther
H. King
Harley Brandeberg
Hocking Mining Co
Arthur Dowler
Anna Story
Josiah Mace
Robert Carmichael, Jr
L. D. Devore
J. A. Wile
W. A. Nye
A. L. Poston
C. G. Krepple
J. Ff. Baldridge
William Sweeney
A. L. Bowers
W. K. Crothers
Athens County Boy
G. F. Chadwell
Athens Township
Sunflower Philosophy
Atchison, Kan. Globe
WM. N
Chase
Charles Chase
J. M. Knowlton
Gallipolis
Lewis
Tom L. Lewis
National
William Morris
Crooksville
W. P. Smith
Halliday & Co
C. A. Ludy
Marietta
Metcalf
Tuesaday
William Moore
Ida Congreas
Marysville
Cal
A. C. Painter
H. H. Haning
W. J. Warrener
Dayton
S. L. Angle
Ned Cellars
Marietta College
Arthur Probst
Robert King
F. M. Dunbar
Parkersburg
Seth Balderson
B. McCune
Z. J. Henry
T. E. Clark
G. C. Dyson
B. A. Ellis
C. P. Smith
F. W
United Mine Workers of America
Star Hotel
Europe
America
Hartman
Colege Team
Kaier Club
State of Onso
A. J. Vorys
State of
Lincoln
Toate
A. J. Vonys
Lasusance
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