Hearing on Discrimination in Coal Car Supply Scheduled
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a Columbus hearing on October 29 to probe railroad trunk line relations with coal and oil industries. Subpoenas have been issued to Ohio railroad leaders including Hocking Valley officials President Nicholas Monsarrat and VP J H Hoyt, and ex Sunday Creek Coal president John M Winder now with Ryan coal interests. The probe follows complaints by independent coal operators against Hocking Valley and others over coal car allocation. The report notes information gathered by Commissioner E B Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Commision
Columbus
Ohio
E. B. Clark
Hocking Valley
Nicholas Monsarrat
J. H. Hoyt
Hocking Valley Railroad
John M. Winder
Sunday Creek Coal Company
New Coal Enterprise
Thomas F. Ryan
West Virginia
Sunday Creek Company
Kanawha & Michigan
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Cline's Pharmacy
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as a safe prompt remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to please children with a maple sugar like taste and is suitable for every member of the family. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Cline
Snake Escapes from Captain Gettle at Coolville Fair
The boa constrictor owned by Capt. Gettle of Nelsonville escaped from its box during a Coolville fair display. The reptile forced its way through bars, vanished to the riverbank, and left a torn top box behind. The escaped monster is identified as the creature exhibited earlier.
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Nelsonville, O
Laughlin
Gettle
Philadelphia
Coolville
Captain Gettle
Death at Floodwood Stirs Athens in Murky Mystery
John Farrel, a respected Athens resident, died early last evening at Floodwood in a case shrouded in mystery. An inquest is set for this afternoon, and funeral arrangements follow tomorrow. His son Frank, who works nights on Sugar Creek, found him dead.
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John Farrel
Athens
Floodwood
Foodwood
Frank Farrel
Sugar Creek
Wood
Frank
Dr Shoop's Restorative touted for stomach and nerve relief
An old advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Restorative quickly remedies stomach, heart, and kidney troubles by restoring the controlling nerves. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
Firestone Divorce Case Reopens Over Cruelty Allegations
Linna B. Firestone petitions for divorce from Albert F. Firestone in Athens common pleas court alleging cruelty. She cites January 1907 Logan marriage and an August 26 incident at Kimberly where he allegedly dragged her from a residence and struck her, resulting in his three month Columbus workhouse sentence. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Linna B. Port and removal of any interest the husband holds in her property.
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Firestone
Foster
Columbus
Logan
A H. Wells
Kimberly
Linna B. Port
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Adverts
An old advertisement claims DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. A week’s treatment costs 25 cents and the product is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Cline
Amesville Man Honored at Ohio Patrons Meeting
J. W. Eiseran of Amesville was elected secretary at the Grand Association of Ohio Patrons of Industry meeting. Resolutions urged electing road superintendents and repealing the minimum teacher salary law of 40 dollars per month, plus payment for county institutes. They also supported county option and strict bank inspection to protect depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Association of Ohio Patrons of Industry
J. W. Eiseran
Amesville
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promised For Nerve Weakness
An advertisement claims a weak stomach and heart nerves cause dyspepsia and palpitations. It urges strengthening inside or controlling nerves with Dr. Shoop's Restorative from Racine Wisconsin and offers free mailed samples, with a test proving value. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Henderson Crider Drug Co
Mine Barn Burns at Murray City Loss of Horses
A large barn at No 7 mine owned by New Pittsburg Coal company in Murray City burned Wednesday night. The barn and contents were destroyed, with seven valuable horses perishing in the fire.
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New Pittsburg Coal Company
Murray City
Sermon by Rev Arthur At Local Place on Sunday
The article notes Rev Arthur preached an interesting sermon at this place on Sunday. Miss Jacy Frost of Athens visited with her parents over the weekend. Mrs Poston was a guest of Mr and Mrs Elmer Poston. Mr and Mrs Calvert of Athens are visiting friends and relatives here. C B Love called on Athens friends last week. Mr and Mrs Fulton spent a day with their daughter Mrs Harvey Williams at Clark's Chapel. Mr Harry Knowlton and sister Bell of Athens visited with William Tedrow and Selena Oy.
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Arthur
Jacy Frost
Athens
Poston
Elmer Poston
Calvert
C. BE. Love
Fulton
Harvey Williams
Clark’s Chapel
Harry Knowlton
Bell
William Tedrow
McLaughlin Snake Story Backed by Torch Source
W Y Rowles of Torch confirms a large snake tale and adds his own account about the incident. Athens residents fret over losses from the Cargill company investment, with 50 to 60 investors totaling an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Many locals across professions were affected, leaving a gloom over the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y. Rowles
Torch
Athens
Cargill Company
Ohio's treasury balance climbs to five million two hundred thousand
Columbus Ohio October 17 Ohio's strong box holds 5 192 037 46 as per a balance sheet to the governor from the state auditor showing an increase over the prior month.
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Columbus
Ohio
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
An advertisement promises relief from backache weak kidneys bladder inflammation and urinary troubles with a week long course for 25 cents sold at Cline's Pharmacy.
Preventics Candy Cold Tablets Offer Quick Relief
To prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe and other illnesses at the sneeze stage druggists advertise Preventics as a safe effective remedy. Pack includes 48 tablets priced at 25 cents with trial boxes at 6 cents. Sold by Henderson-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson- Crider Drug Co
Farrell Died From Exposure
Inquest into John Farrell’s death found no foul play. Coroner J J Lane announced the death resulted from exposure and acute alcoholic poisoning after Farrell spent hours on a floor with a brick under his head following an apparent stupor in Floodwood. Funeral held at Taylor’s parlors in Athens cemetery interment.
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Nelsonville
John Farrell
J. J. Lane
Farre
Tom West
Black Cat
Floodwood
Lane
Farrell
Warner
Sugar Creek
West
Athens
Taylor
New
Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Nearby Towns
A compilation of recent deeds records across Athens Township and surrounding villages listing transfers. Names include P J Hawk Ethel Culver Lizzie Aumiller J M McCatherson H A Newton Janet Snow Mary Shantis and others with parcels ranging from 3.40 to over 64 acres and prices from 50 to 3 750 dollars. Transactions occur in Athens Village Jacksonville Amesville and Buchtel with multiple buyers sellers and parcel sizes.
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P. J. Hawk
Ethel B. Culver
Lizzie Aumiller
J. M. McCatherion
J. M. McCatherson
H. A. Newton
Janet A. Snow
Mary E. Shantis
Local Folks Noted in Week of Family And Travel News
Miss Letha Matheny visits Charleston as Eunice Patterson rests at home. Gilbert Wingo returns to work after illness. Marsh family and grandchild visit Rutland. Fisher grandchildren travel to North Carolina via Cincinnati with Mrs. Fisher. Madeline to stay with Mrs. Fisher. Ross family visits near Fisher and Mineral. Mrs Vern Ross returns home from Columbus. Armstrongs visit from McKee's Port. Mrs. Robert McKinstry buried recently. funeral for Charles McVay led by Rev. F. M. Moore. Hugh Crossen family moves to Athens. Jessie Allen shows improvement. Lina McVay of Cincinnati attends funeral then leaves. Crossen Yorkes guests with Connie, Cameron, and Dean. A B Dent guests Neil of Columbus and R S Dent of Millfield. Gordy visits from Virginia. J Crossen visits Columbus. Will Shaffer sells Hebbardsville barn to Dr. Holmes of Albany and moves it. L Antle of Trimbie Visits son Will Antle.
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Eunice Patterson
Gilbert Wingo
Marsh
Rutland
John Fisher
Mabel
Hugh Miller
North Carolina
Vern Ross
Columbus
A. L. Carsey
Elmer Armstrong
McKee’s Port
Robert McKinstry
F. M. Moore
McArthur
Charles McVay
Hugh Crossen
Athens
Jessie Allen
Lina McVay
Cincinnati
Charles Crossen
Connie
Cameron
Dean
C. V. Yorkes
A. EB. Dent
Neil
Dent
Millfield
Gordy
Virginia
William Douglas
J. Crossen
Will Shaffer
Hebbardsville
Dr. Holmes
Albany
L. Antle
Trimbie
Will Antle
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective for Athens Residents
Athens residents report kidney relief and back pain improvement after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A local user, Mary B. Beasley, recounts her father's recovery from work-related kidney strain and back pain after two boxes, buying at Henderson's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY markets the remedy nationwide.
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Athens
Dean
Mary B. Beasley
South Congress Street
Ohio
Doan
Henderson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Burdock Blood Bitters Purify Blood and Aid Digestion
Ad claims that impure blood causes many ills and asserts that Burdock Blood Bitters improve digestion by aiding the stomach and bowels and cleansing the liver and blood. The wording emphasizes purifying blood as a key benefit.
Town House Box Supper Attracts Local Interest
Town residents are invited to the box supper at the Town House next Saturday night October 19. Mrs Viola Westenbarger and her child ren from Lancaster visit her parents Mr and Mrs B F McVay. Most locals attended the Grange Fair at Carpenter last Friday and reported a good time. Clarence Rickey and Ed McVey from Athens spent Sunday at home. A chestnut hunt engaged many local youths on Raccoon Sunday. Floyd Fought and family visited Ed Bailes Sunday. Lester McVey and wife of Marshfield visited the former's parents Tuesday. C W Tewksbury and wife were the [illegible]. G Nichols and family
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Town House
Viola Westenbarger
Lancaster
B. F. McVay
Carpenter
Clarence Rickey
Ed McVey
Athens
Floyd
Noted Man of Letters Cut by Half of Talk
A columnist argues that trimming needless chatter can elevate a speaker to recognition. The piece highlights conciseness as a path to prominence, urging readers to discipline their diction and focus on essential ideas.
Edison Warns on Diet and Indigestion Prompt
The message cites Thomas A Edison warning that most sickness stems from improper eating and overindulgence. It argues the stomach can only do so much and overload causes headaches belching sour stomach and nausea. The remedy Kodol is promoted as a natural digestant from Cline's Pharmacy.
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Thomas A. Edison
Cline
Expenditures of the County
A list of county costs including Justice J. A. McKee in the Morgan case 8.05 dollars lumber for bridge 51.15 dollars labor on bridges 53.92 dollars Home order 4486 0.25 dollars Commissioner’s salary October 75.75 dollars labor on pike and road work items 498.24 986.40 70.40 12.76 63.96 other items include sheep claim witnesses 31 dollars coroner quest 9.60 inquisitor and judgment 1407.20 election supplies 10 dollars and various minor charges totaling shown amounts.
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J. A. McKee
Morgan
Samuel Gilbert
G. W. Slaughter
The
Messenger & Herald
Joseph Wolf
Levi Cone
Glouster
Jacksonville Pike
Anna Walsh
Bank of Athens
W. A. Foster
W. J. Howard
H. M. Webster
Barker
Winfield Scott
Milo Bean
Guysville Pike
Athens Lumber Co
Blackburn and Norris
South Bridge
C. H. Bryson
Frank
Lowry
Baker
Hageset and Perry
Sunflower Philosophy in Atchison Globe
A brief editorial tone notes general fatigue with balloon races and mocks vanity while commenting on the broader attack on whisky and railroads. It emphasizes human modesty and collective irrelevance of individual importance.
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women Health
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a physician devised remedy for female ailments. It claims long proven cures, safe ingredients, and endorsements from medical schools, urging weak nervous women to use it while warning against alcoholic tonics. The copy highlights benefits to pelvic organs, stamina, sleep, and mental well being, and invites confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Piercé
Ray
Dr. Pierce
de. Pierce
Pierce
Ite
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James
Edward Beck
Lena Farrell
W. H. Farrell
Frank Farrell
Lancaster Street
Coolville Fair
Wohn Farrel
Albert Firestone
Him
Common Pleas Court
Linna B
Albert F. Firestone
Graham's Chapel
Ens County
McLaughlin
Macy
Floodwood Joint
Athens Township
Village of
Jesse A. Walker
Marvey Shaw
Edward P. Hartley
Isabella Galbreath
Alexander Township
Andrew Barker
D. H. Daugherty
John C. Campbell
Pearl Carr
Carthage Township
H. K. Knight
Emma M. Kyle
Ellsworth King
William
Kelley
Henry K. Hewitt
Charles Day
Same
Rome Township
James R. Green
Mary J. Steinmetz
Mary Phillips
Trimble Township
John Szlasky
Andy Rezer
D. H. Fierce
K. T. Fierce
Jacksonville
Ivie Nicholson
David Koshler
Waterloo Township
Henry Lightfritz
Hocking Mining Co
Nancy J. Hysell
Jennie Hamilton
George W. Duffee
RK. M. Cooper
Marshfield
Warren N. Herron
J. W. Thackmorton
Buchtel
Henry Myers, Sr
Henry Myers, Jr
Amesville Township
Elizabeth Henry
Herbert H. Henry
Letha Matheny
Charleston
Pius
Castoria
Sunflower Philosophy
Atchison, Kan
Globe
Chines and
Millikan
C.L.F
First National Bank
Athens, Ohio
D. H. Moore
Croup
Seth Hart
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