Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Townships
Property transfers list numerous deeds with buyers and sellers such as Henry to J H Bobo and Kitty M Church to W W Robinson across townships including Athens Carthage and Lodi. Totals show lot transfers with prices from 50 to 7000 dollars and rail metric notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. H. Bobo
Columbia Torch
John W. Watkins
Kitty M. Church
W. W. Robinson
Henry Nelson
Daniel Flengming
H. Bobo
Effie IL. Henry
Charles W. Super
Charles M. Copeland
G. D. Read
Fred L. Preston
D. A. R. McKinstry
Chas. F. Mooney
B.C. Hi
Geo. W. Cooley
Athens Township
Martin A. Pierce
A. Hooper
Harry Cogan
Ed. (. Howard
Adelia (Gabriel
Don Gabriel
Richard McGibbon
Fred Schmidt
Canaan
Clarissa Hull
Archie Coen
Carthage
Ida Caldwell
Mathias Vermasten
Fred C. Str
Hpinger
Lee
John D. Rowman
Geo. J. Tewksberry
Lodi
W. G. Marshall
Wim
Automatic Open Switch Closer Described in McClure Article
The piece discusses safety devices for railways including the Block System and an automatic open switch closer tested by Hocking Valley Railway in Lancaster Ohio. Invented by John P Blackwood with Frank S Jrooker, the device closes an open switch within 50 feet of approach, potentially preventing open switch wrecks and improving high speed train safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Lancaster
Ohio
John P. Blackwood
Prank S. Jrooker
Hocking Valley Manufacturing Company
D. W. Smith
Columbus
Death of Mrs C. C. Van Horn in Lancaster
Word reached here today of the death of Mrs. C. C. Van Horn at her Lancaster home on Wednesday evening. Cause of death was paralysis. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Sunday with interment in Lancaster. Mrs. Van Horn formerly lived in Athens where her husband C. C. Van Horn served as night policeman until about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. van Horn
Lancaster
Rose of Coal Run Expects Return to State Senate
In Marietta, Rose of Coal Run spoke on the political scene saying conditions improve daily and he is confident he will be reelected to the state senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Coal Run
Marietta Moonslay
State Senate
Battleship Site Chosen After 15 Year Delay
The chosen location for the modern battleship is designated after a prolonged 15 year search. Officials note the site meets strategic needs and supports future naval operations.
Taft Club Rally Draws Large Athens Audience
A large crowd attended the Republican rally at the Taft Club rooms in Athens on Saturday night. Speaker Hon. Albert Douglas praised Taft as a progressive future and contrasted him with Bryan. Hon. br. D. Sayre argued Taft’s practical stance on injunctions benefited labor, while Bryan’s ideas were seen as impractical. Judge J. M. Wood set to speak next Saturday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Club
Albert Douglas
Congress
Br. D. Sayre
Douglas
Athens
Taft
Bryan
Sayre
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
J. M. Wood
Coal famine in northwest slows lake shipments
For the past two weeks lake coal shipments were practically suspended as Northwest demand lagged. Docks at the head of the lakes were congested and operators worked to clear them. Local stocks are thin due to mild weather delaying lay in, with hopes that New Pittsburg Coal will keep mines running this week and revive shipments before navigation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Pittsburg Coal Company
A Cure for Hog Cholera
Hog Cholera also called Swine Plage is a contagious hog disease. Isolate affected hogs and fumigate pens to save the herd. Use Sloan's Liniment mixed with milk as a treatment for three days. Testimonials from A J McCarthy Idaville Indiana and CG Balabaugh Peru Indiana praise recovery. Free Sloan’s book offered by Dr Marl S Sloan Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McCarthy
Idaville
Ind
Sloan
CG. W. Balabaugh
Peru
Marl S. Sloan
Boston
Masa
Probate Judge Adjudges Minnie B Schley Insane
On an affidavit by her husband Minnie B Schley of Nelsonville was adjudged insane in probate court and committed to Athens hospital for treatment. The 40 year old woman is described as very nervous and influenced by religious excitement. An additional case saw William McKibben a 28 year old miner of Marshfield committed to the hospital on an affidavit from George McColling. the cause of McKibben’s insanity was listed as unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie B. Schley
Nelsonville
Athens Hospital
Lynch
William McKibben
Marshfield
Local residents noted on weekend and weekday visits
Dr. Coleman visited Athens on Saturday. Ethel Six stayed in Athens Monday with Kathryn McGrawar. Carter family from New Plymouth visited Dr. H Six and family. Capitolin Sanders spent Sunday in Mineral with Carrie Marquis. S. F. Beverage of Chauncey called on friends Monday. Mr and Mrs H P Hoodlet and son Frances spent Sunday in Carbondale. Charley Rhorick remains on the sick list. Mrs Everett Kiewton of Athens visited this week. N. E. McClure was a Marietta business visitor last week. Homer Bell of Airline was a business visitor here this week. Mrs R M Cooper shopped in Athens Monday. Patsy Shannon of Athens spent Sunday here. Mr and Mrs F W Duffee visited Glouster this week, with their daughter Ora Kittle. G L Pake of Portsmouth was here visiting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Coleman
Athens
Ethel Six
Kathryn McGrawar
Carter
New Plymouth
H. Six
Capitolin Sanders
Mineral
Carrie Marquis
S. F. Beverage
Chauncey
H. P. Hoodlet
Frances
Carbondale
Charley Rhorick
Everett Kiewton
I Ae
F. W. Duffee
Glouster
Ora Kittle
G. L. Pake
Portamouth
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Cough at Croom Hotel
Ada L. Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi says she suffered months with a severe cough and consumption but three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her. The remedy is sold at McKee's drug store with trial bottles free and a one dollar price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Miss
Grand Jury Set to Convene November 9 After Day of Nelsonville Tests
The October grand jury met at 11 p.m. with about thirty witnesses examined in Nelsonville cases. An adjournment was taken to Monday November 9 at 1 p.m. Common Pleas Court opened at 1 p.m. Monday. The divorce case May Lidey vs Stanley Lidey was heard with four witnesses and a divorce granted. Court adjourned to November 5 to allow lawyers to focus on the upcoming national election campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Common Pleas Court
May Lidey
Stanley Lidey
Death of Mother Shocks University Student Hustis
Harold Hustis, a two year university student, received a telegram from Brickerhoss New York announcing his mother’s sudden death from heart failure early Wednesday. He left for home soon after and faces uncertainty about returning to Athens for the present term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ilustis
Brickerhoss
N. Y
Hustis
Athens
The Eighth Month of the Roman Year and Autumn Sights
This quirky piece blends political satire with autumn imagery noting Taft and Bryan in a playful sky race and Nume Pompilius reforming October to the tenth month. It foresees October weather, frost, harvest scenes, and a parade of seasonal quirks and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Swallow Wright
Platte
Fat Bill
Bill
Bryan
Roosevelt
Speeder
Oyster Trust
Rome
Nume Pompilius
B. C
Africa
William Howard
Bunny Jim
Mr. Kern
Crusoe
Caruso
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Change of Life
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a reliable aid for women during the Change of Life. It claims inexhaustible proof of safety and effectiveness for this use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clinton
Colum
M. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkharm
Facts for Sick Women Endorsing Pinkham Remedy
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including displacements, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, backache, and nervous prostration. It invites sick women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for guidance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prohibition, War Aims, and a Texas Town Dance Tale
The verse jests about prohibition fate in October, a hunter moon, and a gagged Eiffel Tower. It riffs on a fleet scaring Japan and shelling China until An age is told, while Rockefeller plans October ninth barn dance at Forest Hill and unfermented ville. It predicts November third votes and a single remaining day on the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
France
Japan
John Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Athens Retail Merchants Eyes State Association Affiliation
Cooker Springfield secretary of the Ohio Retailers' Association spoke in Athens to urge the local Retail Merchants' Association to affiliate with the state group. About 16 members attended as President W. S. Blackwood led the session. An oyster supper followed at the Model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Retail Merchants Association
J. EB
Cooker Springfield
Ohio Retailers’ Association
Athens
Cook
Ccal Association
Athens Retail Merchants’ Association
Ohio Retail Merchants’ Association
W. 8. Blackwood
Local residents visit relatives across towns
Marghfield reports Mr and Mrs P Jones returning from a visit with relatives in Lyons Kansas. Mrs Kate Mahala and son Paul of Columbus stay a few days visiting relatives here. Mary Dixon of Chillicothe guests relatives here. Lloyd Searls spent Sunday at Carpenter with his parents. H P Hoodier visited Athens Saturday. Earl Llewellyn called at Carbon Dale Saturday. Ora Kittle of Gloustey visits her parents T W Duffee. Conley of Athens visits her son and J P Tucker. Gertrude Swaime spent Sunday in Athens. James Beverage of Athens visits his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jones
Lyons
Kaw
Kate Mahala
Paul
Columbus
Mary Dixon
Chillicothe
Lloyd Searls
Carpenter
H. P. Hoodier
Athens
Earl Llewellyn
Carbondale
Ora Kittle
Reelection Letter From American Mining Congress Praises Douglas
A 1908 Denver letter from the American Mining Congress urges Rep. Douglas to seek reelection for continued cooperation between government and mining. It cites House Bill 20883 and notes the congress’s appreciation of his services to advance mining interests and district benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mining Congress
Denver
Cal
Albert Daw
Chillathe
Ohio
Douglas
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
ADV
Licensing Crackdown Tests Ohio Saloons as Expirations Hit
The Ohio licensing wave targets 300 saloon licenses this week with Columbus reporting 1-Ae re of operation changes. Saloons in Athens County have two more days, while other counties face expirations and potential closures up to November 23. The Anti Saloon League sees wins in Williame and Greene counties but expects a hard fight in Trumbull amid steel town patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Firat
Alvens
Pheyrtre
Méles
Warren
Marion
Mor Te Thureday Bonar
Adams —_ Athens
Gallia
Guernsey
Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Noble
Fake
Scioto
van Wert
Vinton
Counnties
Wil Greene
Trumbull
Wee Or We
Anti Saloon League
Williame
Greene
Niles
Girard
Hubbard
Youngstown
Mahoning
Nominations for grand encampment officers in Ohio
The Ohio and Ohio State Journal reports nominations for the grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Past grand officers will vote December first. several candidates are unopposed for positions including grand patriarch and grand high priest, with contests for grand junior warden and grand representative across multiple lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Ohio
E. E B. Corn
Kenton
W. Comrwright
Deeceiie
George M. Rewell
Cleveland
F.C. Garrett
Dayton
Scriber Hart
Piqua
W. R. Batey
Springfeld
W. 2. Berk
Lorain
B. (. McPeek
Roseville
Alexandero McBaine
Liverpool
Bert Roderick
Weel Vernan
A. B. Smith
Deshler
W. Manning
Cincinnati
CC. BE
Springfield
G. W. Stough
A. R. Stocker
Miamisburg
Grand Representative
State Journal
England Sees Reluctance to Wear Rubber Overshoes
The article notes a persistent unease among both men and women about using rubber overshoes despite rainy conditions in England. The stance reflects social habits and comfort concerns rather than availability or practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
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Perfection
Nickel
Standard O11, Company Incorporated
Alfred Richardson
Altice Richardson
Wm. Dalrymple
Eli Johnson
Erhard Neuner
A. W. Coy
Geo. Bethel
W. HH. Athey
Troy Township
Eh Caldwell
Chas. Cole
David Neal
Alle M. Benjamin
Patrick J. Psell
Allie M. Benjamin
Patrick Townsell
York Township
Et H. Williams
Elmer Tolliver
Rose le Confident
Orgs
Nea
Dee
Darke Ee
Delaware Eee
Wood
Wyandot
Acim
Defiance
Pairfield
Lorain Aeee Ee
Seneca
L Sadie Ecke
Athens State Hospital
Harold Hustis
New York
Ganderbones
Mrs. Gunness
Scorpio
State Association OF
Marghfield
Wahes Douglas
Rag*walican Executive Committee
Perman Quarters
Col
Meiga
Athens Co
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