Seattle to Host 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
An international exposition named the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition will be held in Seattle in summer 1909 with a $10 million budget. The event aims to showcase Pacific Northwest development, Alaska resources, and Pacific trade. Seattle citizens already funded $650,000 in stock in a single day, with state and federal support planned.
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Alaska
Seattle
Washington
Northland
Pacific Northwest
United States
Russia
United State
Taft
Pacific
Globe
Orient
America
Pacific Ocean
New York
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
John C. Olmsted
University of Washington
Lake Washington
H W Kuntz Seeks Grand Warden Post in Ohio Odd Fellows
Attorney H W Kuntz now of Zanesville seeks the Grand Warden chair of the Grand Lodge I O O F of Ohio. He has 20 years as an Odd Fellow and 100 lectures, represents district 62, serves on the appeals committee, and faces a regional calls for eastern and southern Ohio to gain the vote at December’s first lodge meeting.
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H. W. Kuntz
Caldwell
Zanesville
Grand Lodge
Ohio
Order
Odd Fellows
Legion of Friends of
Ministers Head to Indianapolis Meeting
Rev. O. B. Pershing of Athens First Presbyterian and Rev. F. M. Moore of Albany Cumberland Presbyterian travel to Indianapolis for a large gathering of Presbyterian pastors. The event is described as an effort to organize a new church body called the Presbyterian Brotherhood.
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O. B. Pershing
First Presbyterian Church of
Athens
F. M. Moore
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of
Albany
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Mrs. C. L. Kurtz and Mrs. E. B. Kurtz Return Home
Mrs. C. L. Kurtz and Mrs. E. B. Kurtz have completed a several days visit with relatives and returned to Columbus on Wednesday.
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C. L. Kurtz
E. B. Kurtz
Columbus
Delightful Surprise Party for Miss Lillie Faris
Miss Lillie Faris was surprised at the Christian church by about 50 friends including Rev and Mrs Lowe. Thirty seven juniors sang and dropped white carnations in her lap for each year of age. Prof Treadley presented a silver toilet set with initials. Refreshments followed and Faris read aloud.
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Lillie Faris
Prof. Treadley
Armstrongs Host House Party At Hebbardsville Home
Mr and Mrs E B Armstrong of Hebbardsville entertain a number of friends this week at their country home. Guests include Mr and Mrs George W Plantz Middleport Mr and Mrs Mars Wagar Cleveland Dr Hanlan Judge Albert Russell of Pomeroy and C H Harris Athens.
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E. B. Armstrong
Hebbardsville
Armstrong
George W. Plantz
Middleport
Mars Wagar
Cleveland
Hanlan
Albert Russell
Pomeroy
C. H. Harris
Athens
Cupid's Shafts Find Marks
Marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge Lynch list pairs: Lewis R. Northrup 20 coal miner of Carbondale with Mary J. Gillespie 17 of Carbondale. Charles E. Ingels 21 railroad er of Nelsonville with Edna May Kourt 18 of Nelsonville. Edward Wakefield 21 coal miner of Glouster with Edith R. Willis 17 of Sharpsburg. Pearl M. Chidester 25 salesman of Pittsburgh with Lucille Cable 22 of Nelsonville.
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Lynch
Lewis R. Northrup
Carbondale
Mary
J. Gillespie
Charles E. Ingels
Nelsonville
Edna May Kourt
Glouster
Edith R. Willis
Sharpsburg
Pearl M. Chidester
Pittsburg
Lucille Cable
Race Street paving advances with curb near completion
Construction on Race Street paving progresses rapidly. At noon today the curb was nearly laid and the storm sewer was completed. Brick laying will start in a day or two as remaining bricks await placement.
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Race Street
Eastern Star Elects Officers in Ohio Chapter
The Athens chapter of Eastern Star elected its officers for the coming year including Lydia Evans as Worthy Matron James A. Palmer as Worthy Patron Ella Osborne as Associate Matron Emma Palmer as Secretary Lizzie Cochran as Treasurer W B Bentley as Conductress Lelia Walker as Associate Conductor Reports from secretary Jennie Frame and Edith Palmer were presented Mrs Palmer has served as secretary three years and Mr Palmer praised as Worthy Patron. Installations and banquet to follow at next regular meeting.
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Lydia Evans
James A. Palmer
Ella Osborne
Emma Palmer
Lizgie Cochran
W. B. Bentley
Lelia Walker
Jennie Frame
Edith Palmer
Palmer
Ohio
Athens
Prisoners Arraigned in Common Pleas Court
Several defendants named by the grand jury faced arraignments in common pleas court before Judge Wood. Cases include Riley Norman assault. David Woody shooting with intent. Edward Stewart abandoning a minor child. Thomas Knight forgery. Pearl Nickerson horse stealing. Ernest Donley abandoning a minor child. Clyde Juniper obstructing railroad. Newton Bid ders and Butch Gould railroad interference. Maud Hall adultery. Charles Bilva and Catherine Wilks larceny. Trial dates set. Guilty pleas and fines noted. divorce issues to be heard Friday.
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State of Ohio
Edward Stewart
Thomas Knight
R. D. Williams
Pearl Nickerson
J. P. Wood, Jr
Ernest Donley
Clyde Juniper
Schoeman
Juniper
Newton Bidders
Butch Gould
Maud Hall
Charles Bilva
Catherine Wilks
L. G. Worstell
Linscott Files Second Libel Suit Against Fisher
Stacey G. Linscott of Amesville sues George E. Fisher, Marietta districtAnti-Saloon League superintendent, for $10,000 in Franklin county common pleas court alleging a defamatory letter to ex governor Pattison damaged his reputation. A prior suit over similar allegations was filed in Marietta for $10,000 while Linscott ran for state senator.
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Stacey G. Linscott
Amesville
George E. Fisher
Anti-Saloon League
Marietta
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Columbus Dispatch
John M. Pattison
Ohio
Columbus
Athens County
State Building and Loan Office
Building and Loan Department
Pattison
Charles 8. Druggan
Linscott
Fisher
Child Falls Into Flames In Epileptic Fit
Nelsonville scene reports a six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs James Reeves of the East End, seriously burned about head face and back when he fell into a fire in an open grate during an epileptic seizure. Dr McGrath attended. The burns are painful but not expected to maim him.
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Nelsonville
James Reeves
East End
McGrath
Nelsonville visitor H Rosser in city on Wednesday
H Rosser of Nelsonville visited the city as a business guest on Wednesday seeking meetings and networking opportunities.
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H. Rosser
Nelsonville
Keaton and Hallock Married at Mrs Schrenk’s Home
Edward A. Keaton of Athens and Minnie Hallock of this city wed Monday evening at 6 at Mrs Schrenk’s West Fair avenue residence. Rev. G. W. Mechling of St Peter's Lutheran church officiated.
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Edward A. Keaton
Athens
Minnie Hallock
C. Screnk
West Fair Avenue
Expenditures of the County Warrants and Payments
The county auditor issued warrants for labor on Canaanville pike by Edward Carpenter for 6.00 and turnpike inspector 50.00, totaling 56. C H Bryson received 54 for Board of Elections salary, first and second quarters. Sheriff Webster is paid 55 for keeping prisoners in September and October. The Laning Company billed 18 for legal publications.
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Walker
Edward Carpenter
Canaanville Pike
C. H. Bryson
Sheriff Webster
The
Laning Company
Legal Publications
Runaway Lima Boy Sought by Police
Chief of Police in Lima Ohio reports a 15 year old boy Albert Bachman missing since early September. Description: 5 feet 3 inches, 110 to 115 pounds, light hair blue eyes. Last seen in a dark suit knee pants may now wear long pants. Father Erwin Bachman runs a bakery and may seek work in a similar store.
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Finsterwald
W. 8. Mills
Lima
Ohio
Albert Bachman
Erwin Bachman
Probate Court Accounts and Distributions Ordered
In probate court the following accounts have been and distribution of funds has been ordered J H Marshall guardian of Latle Marshall seventh account E E Aumiller guardian of Sarah G Aumiller first and final account A P White guardian of Fred A Nye final account Co M Copeland administrator of estate of B O Higley deceased first account R P Kasler guardian of Roy H and Ray G Kasler first and final account
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E. E. Aumiller
Sarah G. Aumiller
A. P. White
Fred A. Nye
Co. M. Copeland
B. O. Higley
R. P. Kasler
Roy H
Ray G. Kasler
Beans from Guysville visit the city today
Mr and Mrs B E Bean of Guysville were in the city today on business.
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B. E. Bean
Guysville
Dusiness
Athens County Official Totals and Majorities Report
Official county tally shows results for state and county tickets in Athens County. Key figures include Thompson's plurality 2272 and the total county vote 6909, with Buchanan and other named candidates and offices listed.
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Athens County
Richard
Wenlwerth
Evsses
Manente
Apt
Benwses
Woodworth
Marriage License Issued to Hoskins and Kerr at Nelsonville
Probate Judge Lynch issued a marriage license to Clarence Hoskins 25 coal miner of Nelsonville and Miss Forest Kerr 19 of Nelsonville. The license lists both parties and the issuing authority.
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Lynch
Clarence Hoskins
Nelsonville
Miss Forest Kerr
Real estate sales announced by McKinstry and Parker
Still Somethin Doin notes two land transfers near the K M depot to County Treasurer Woodworth and to Oscar and Clarence Bingman in Highland Park Addition. The firm advertises more bargains near the depot and in close-in and suburban homes, inviting inquiries. McKinstry Parker Room 9 New Bank Bldg home phone 180. 11-13-11 wt l
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P. Macklin
Woodworth
Oscar
Clarence Bingman
Highland Park
McKinstry & Parker
New Bank
Gallipolis Guest at State Hospital Today
L. A. Matler of Gallipolis visits friends and spends the day at the State Hospital as a guest.
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L. A. Matler
Gallipolis
State Hospital
Mrs F W Bush Visits Rev and Mrs Bush at Pleasanton
Mrs. F. W. Bush and two children are visiting Reverend and Mrs. W. 8S. Bush in Pleasanton for a brief stay.
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F. W. Bush
Rev
Mrs. W. 8S. Bush
Pleasanton
Minn. Couple Arrives as Civil War Vet and Wife Guests
Dr and Mrs Robert Miles of Minneapolis Minnesota arrived here Tuesday to visit relatives and friends. The Doctor left there in 1865 after serving through the Civil War.
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Robert Miles
Minneapolis, Minn
Zeecks Leave Mt Sterling After Visiting Three Weeks
Mr and Mrs Zeeck and daughter who had stayed three weeks with Mr and Mrs McNutt departed this morning for their home in Mt Sterling.
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Mrs. Zeeck
Mrs. McNutt
Mt. Sterling
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Christian Church
Cupid
Edward Wakefield
State OF
Eastern Star
Common Pleas
Geo. E. Fisher
Mrs
Keaton-Hallock
J. H. Marshall
Latle Marshall
Theanpaem
Bay
Hocking
Dig
Thompson's Plurality
Douglas’ Plurality
Hill
Avi. Ie
Secretary of State
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