Nelsonville meeting cements Republican rally in Ath ais county
A large crowd packed the Nelsonville opera house for a Foraker Grosvenor rally. Gov. Foraker and Gen. Grosvenor spoke on state affairs, railroads, and politics, denouncing opponents, urging support for McKinley and a Republican ticket. Delegations from Logan and New Straitsville attended. Logan Glee Club performed campaign songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker-Grosvenor
Nelsonville
Republican Party
Athais County
Athens Lincoln Club
Athens
Gov
Foraker
Grosvenor
D. L. Sleeper
George Falloon
Logan
New Straitsville
Opera House
Jas. &. Campbell
Hocking Valley Railroad
Campbell
Harrison
Athens County
McKinley
U. S. Senate
Brice
New Hocking
Sleeper
Logan Glee Club
Hocking
Brough
Divorce Case Details Include Cruelty and Adultery Ruling
In the Young vs Young divorce hearing the court found Spencer Young guilty of extreme cruelty to his children and using vulgar language, while Sarah A. Young was deemed adulterous and denied a divorce. Custody awarded to the plaintiff, Spencer ordered to pay $250 yearly support until majority. Other cases note alimony and several guilty pleas with penalties including imprisonment in Ohio Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Young
Spencer Young
Sarah Schwartzwalder
Michael Schwartzwalder
James McGirty
Madden
Leonard Neighborgall
Quien Cook
Autilia Norris
Han Fluehart
Marshal Krove
Ohio Penitentiary
Uohy
Herman
Save Money and Health via Free Letter Consultation
A New York address invites readers to consult Greene, a nervous and chronic cure specialist, by free letter correspondence. Send symptoms and feelings to receive a thorough, personalized explanation and guidance, with no charge and no in-person visit required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
West 14Th St
New Tok City
Frough
Brown Couple Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary in Fort Madison
Mr and Mrs Daniel T Brown mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Pine and Fourth Street home in Fort Madison with open house from five to ten. Born in Athens County Ohio Daniel T Brown, 1822, and Maria Foster Brown, 1827, married in 1845. They raised six children and have many grandchildren, with several hundred local friends honoring them. The event coincides with sister-in-law Mrs Van Vorhes celebration of the same day.
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Fort Madison
Markes
Daniel T. Brown
Athens County
Ohio
Pine and
Fourth Streets
Amesville
Brown & Dickey
Denmark Township
Webster Bros
Maria D. (Foster) Brown
Oho
van Vorhes
Nelson H. van Vorhes
Misse Norr
New Industry May Come To Our City From Dayton Firm
J E Richards of Legler Barlow & Company of Dayton indicated plans to establish a large factory for working men's clothes in Athens. The plant would employ many women and girls with a $50000 annual payroll, using a 110 by 70 foot four story building. Local business leaders see it as a top opportunity, urging steps to secure the enterprise and create jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Richards
Legler, Barlow & Company
Dayton
Ohio
D. Zenner & Co
Messrs
Friday
Zenner
Athens
Legler, Barlow & Co
Marietta College Beats Ohio University 24 to 0 in Fairgrounds Game
A crowd at the fairgrounds watched Marietta College defeat Ohio University 24 to 0. Marietta showed fast, snappy play with 18 points in the first half and 6 more after the break. Key performers included Shepard at full back Charter at right end and Smith at left end. Ohio University, hampered by injuries, made a fair showing against the older, heavier opponent.
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Fairgrounds
Marietta College
Ohio University
Marietta
Athena
O. U
Hepard
Charter
Smith
Republican Meetings in Athens County Agenda
The Republicans of Athens county will be addressed at Marshfield on Friday evening November 1 by E D Sayre and A E Price. Lathop hosts that date with D L Sleeper and George Falloon. Carbondale hosts Saturday at 2 pm with Sleeper Falloon and A E Page. Mineral Saturday evening November 2 with Sleeper Falloon and A E Price. Pleasanton Monday evening November 4 with J P Wood and A M Lewis. Further meetings will be announced next week. E D SAYRE Chairman. C H Porter Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Marshfield
E. D. Sayre
A. E. Price
Lathop
D. L. Sleeper
George Falloon
Carbondale
A. E. Page
Mineral
Notable Local Guest News and Health Updates
Local residents report illnesses and recoveries including Typhoid fever in Mr Z L Henry and George Kaler. Miss Estella Koons visited Trimble and Miss Laura Hastings. A C Maxon of Gallipolis schools spent Sunday in town attending services. Mr and Mrs J H Glazier of Amesville visited their children Edna and J C Glazier after a Cincinnati trip. Presbytery representatives to a Toledo congress are named along with church events. A church social is planned at Mrs J C Campbell's home with refreshments served 5 to 7. All are invited.
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Z. L. Henry
Columbus
George Kaler
Estella Koons
Trimble
Laura Hastings
A. C. Maxon
Gallipolis
J. H. Glazier
Amesville
Cincinnati
J. C. Glazier
Edna
Allens Presbytery
Congress of Foreign Missions
Presbyterial Synod of
Ohio
Toledo
George W. Brown
Athens
W. B. Besserer
Middleport
Marshall Harrington
Logan
Powell
C. E. Union of Athens Presbytery
New Plymouth
J. C. Campbell
Clergy and Congregational Activities Across Churches
Hon D P Colliver of Iowa attended a Sabbath service. Rev D Y Murdoch to lead quarterly meeting at Clark's Chapel next Sabbath. Rev Isaac Mackey of McArthur to occupy pulpit at morning and evening. Rev G W Burns to conduct dedicatory services for a new church at Long Bottom Meigs County next Sabbath. Mrs Sarah J Batterson and three children joined the church by letter. Mrs E H Moore fell critically ill last Saturday. Dr David Moore of Cincinnati attended. District conference to meet at Gilman Avenue Church Marietta starting the second Monday in November. Mrs Willis Boughton to read a paper on Man's Work in the Church. Rev G W and Mrs Burns celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Tuesday evening. Murdoch, familiar with the couple, attended the wedding in Lima Ohio twenty-five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Colliver
Iowa
D. Y. Murdoch
Clark's Chapel
Isaac Mackey
McArthur
G. W. Burns
Long Bottom
Meigs County
Sarah J. Batterson
George A
Mamie
Sadie
E. H. Moore
David Moore
Cincinnati
Gilman Avenue
Marietta
Willis Boughton
G. W
Lima
Ohio
Town Fire Sparks Bravery in Guysville Rescue
Captain D. W. Cornel thanks the residents of Guysville Ohio after a blaze consumed W. W. Coleman’s store and adjacent buildings. Firefighters and citizens battled flames on rooftops and amid blistering heat, saving much of his thirty years of labor. He commends the community’s courage and notes the names would be lengthy but praises all workers.
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Guysville
Messenger and
Heraup
Springfield
W. W. Coleman
W. Connery
Card of Thanks for Daughter Angie
The Ruey family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their daughter Angie. Frank Ruey and Family.
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Angie
Frank Ruey
Nelsonville hosts large Southeastern Ohio Teachers meeting
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association held a very successful gathering in Nelsonville with educators from Washington, Meigs, Gallia, Perry, Vinton and Athens counties. Rev. John A. Jayne opened with a welcoming address, Prof. Eli Dunkle spoke in reply, and papers were read while President Canfield of Ohio State University was unable to attend due to illness. Prof. F. M. Knight substituted and spoke on Germany.
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Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Nelsonville
Washington
Meigs
Gallia
Perry
Vinton
Athens
John A. Jayne
Eli Dunkle
M. E. Dhurel
Canfield
Ohio State University
F. M. Knight
Germany
Carson
Supt
L. D. Bonebrake
Quiet Wedding At Elliott Residence In Amesville Ohio
Alpha A Elliott and R W Thompson wed Oct 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Elliott with Rev Gould officiating. Ceremony at noon to music by Mrs G G Quick. reception and dinner followed. Guests gave numerous valuable presents and the couple will reside near Elliott's Cross Roads, Ohio.
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Richard Eliott
Alpha A
R. W. Thompson
Gould
Amesville
Maggie Dungan
John Dungan
Elliott's Cross Roads
Ohio
Silver Wedding at Burns Home In Nelsonville
The silver anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. George W. Burns was celebrated at their Vine street residence with a Tuesday afternoon and evening gathering. A large number of guests attended, with many fine gifts received. Out of town visitors included Rev. J. F. Williams and wife, Mrs. O. S. White of Logan, and numerous ladies from Nelsonville and nearby towns.
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George W. Burns
Vine Street
J. F. Williams
White
Rev. O. V. Siniff
Chauncey
Fire at Coolsville Lumber Yard Damages Over 1500 Feet
A blaze in the Simeon W. Gray & Co. lumber yard at Coolville began from planing mill sparks and threatened total loss. Firefighters, aided by river water from a mile distant, contained the flames after an hour. Sheriff Riley was severely burned on one side of his face while aiding.
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Simeon W. Gray & Co
Coolville
Riley
College Notes Highlights From campus events and mishaps
Miss Kings chorus class changes meeting night to Monday. Newman Bennett and Mr Murry visit to see O U lads in Friday game. Risley joins Delta Tau Delta after initiation Saturday. Montford Taylor returns home to attend to family business. Professors Boughton Dunkle Evans work on commencement papers. Bolinger leaves team for sister’s illness. Southeastern teachers association attended by Evans Dunkle. New dynamo and arc lighting progress. winter term start. Derne sought to coach team. Dunlap shoots fellow student accidentally in Dr Superior room. Gibson injured but not seriously. Freshmen flag incident leads to Sophomore tear-down clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Bennett
Murry
Glouster
O. U
E. R. Risle
Delta Tau Delta
Risley
Montford Taylor
McConnelsville
Boughton
Dunkle
Evans
Mike Bolinger
Geme
Marietta
Gordy
Brown
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Nelsonville
Atkinson
Bright
Harvey Derne
Elizabeth
W. Va
Derne
Virginia
Charles Dunlap
E. G. Gibson
Dr. Super
Gibson
Dunlap
Alderman
Scott
Seed Potatoes From Piston and Co
Mr Stalder is in Michigan seeking seed and winter potatoes. He reports buying very fine stock for table and seed use and warns not to buy until you see them. They expect to have them next week. Piston & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalder
Michigan
Piston & Co
Fairview Jersey Dairy Price List
Fairview Jersey Dairy announces prices for milk cream and butter milk. Milk costs 5 cents per quart or 15 cents per gallon. Cream priced at 80 cents per gallon. Butter milk 15 cents per gallon. Creamery butter 25 cents per pound. Orders to be left at F'. Stalder & Co. or by mail. A. L. Buusy, Supt.
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Best Jersey
Best Creamery
F’. Stalder & Co
A. L. Buusy
Supt
Local ads tout tonics and fabrics in crowded notices
A collage of storefront claims highlights De Witts Witch Hazel Salve for eczema and piles, Shaw’s Pure Malt Whiskey sold by local vendors, Magic Dyes promising bright colors, affordable overcoats, ribbed undergarments, and One Minute Cough Cure. Also promotes apple buying, new suitings, and general shop chatter from Shaffer & Co. and Cline's Pharmacy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Cline
A. G. Bartley
Magic
DeWitt
Harmony
Brice as the Issue in Ohio Senate Fight
Voters are urged to reject Calvin S. Brice accusing him of Wall Street gambling and political boodling. The piece claims Brice bought the 1890 senatorship with money earned in finance and denounces ongoing efforts to secure re election through hired supporters. It frames Brice as the sole issue in Ohio’s Senate contest.
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Brice
Ohio
United States Senate
New York
Wall Street
Senate
James E. Campbell
Calvin S
Heelers
Convinced Against His Will Morley Man Credits Nerve Vitalizer
Chas A Jones of Morley Michigan near two and a half miles northwest was believed dying from heart disease. After trying Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer, he reports a dramatic recovery and renewed vigor. Pisces druggist Nelson Pike confirms the striking improvement. The medicine is touted for other nerve ailments and is sold at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley
Mich
Chas. A. Jones
Dr. Wheeler
Nelson Pike
Cline
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Common Pleas Court
Presbyterian Church Notes
Methodist Church Notes
D. W. Cornel
Elliott Thompson
Ed Kelley
Copeland
Ellsworth Bean
Fortune
Coleman
Ed Kelly
Coolsville
F. W. Platt
Putnam Letcher’s
Schafler & Co
College Notes
Fairview Jersey Dairy
Shaw
Medical Fraternity
K. M. Laird
Shatler & Co.'s
R. M. and
Shaffer & Co.'s
F. Stauper & Co
Shafi
Darlington
Wis
W. H. McKee
John Cornell
Wanamaker & Brown
F.W. Platt
Putnam & Fletcher's
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