Postmaster Appointment Sparks Athens Political Controversy
Three weeks into his Athens Ohio postmaster appointment C H Bryson faces a bribery inquiry alleging solicited funds from H A Haining and Hal Murphy to aid his faction machine. Affidavits from J M Foster and Bryson claim the money funded party influence, not Bryson personal gain. Congress may review, while Douglas presses for postmaster removals in the county.
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Cit
Athens
Washington
Athen
H. A. Hanine
Hal Murphy
M. Bryson
J. M. Foster
Irom
Bryson
Bry
Ohio
Senate
Douglas
Desice
Ste
Marty McKinstry
Hi Bond
Douglass
Athens County
C. H. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Death of Mrs Frances Lockhart in Columbus
Mrs Frances Lockhart a respected colored woman died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Lawrence Corney’s home in Columbus after a six month illness. She was the mother of William and Luther Lockhart Calven of Hocking Mrs Corney of Columbus and Mrs Joseph Smith of Duluth. The remains were brought there Thursday. Stemi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lockhart
Lawrence Corney
Columbus
William and Luther Lockhart
Calven
Hocking
Corney
Joseph Smith
Duluth
Pleasanton Woman Stricken by Typhoid Fever
Mrs Grace Bunyan of Pleasanton is reported to be ill with typhoid fever. Her condition prompted local inquiries and health officials to monitor the outbreak.
Notable Visits and Family Moves Across Ohio Towns
Rush King visits his sister in Deshler Ohio. M W Oxley spent last Sunday with friends in Mechanicsburg. Ed Baker confined at home with a sprained back. Charley Shamel, veteran of the Spanish war, returned home recently. Solomon Woodruff and daughter Hessie move to London Ohio after buying property. Mrs W 8 Bush visits Mechanicsburg pastors in another town. Mrs Bean of Marietta visits her niece Mrs R D Mason in town.
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Rush King
Deshler
Ohio
M. W. Oxley
Mechanicsburg
Ed Baker
Charley Shamel
Solomon Woodruff
Hessie
London
Columbus
W. 8. Bush
W. M. Gamble
Bean
Marietta
R. D. Mason
Local Dispatch Reports Minor Injuries and Visits in Area
Mr Earl Coon, of this place, was injured at the Imperial mine and sustained a broken leg. He received prompt medical care and may return home in a few days. Reynolds Lenigar and baby Vincent visit relatives in Nelsonville, with other local residents hosting relatives from Marshfield and Chauncey during the week.
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Reynolds Lenigar
Vincent
Nelsonville
Earl Coon
Imperial Mine
Oon
Will Selby
Alvin McCracken
Columbus
Zine Courtney
Marshfield
Sugar Creek
Bessie Musgrave
Misa “Thel Barker
Chauncey
Trimble Postmaster to be Replaced by Lantz Within Week
Glouster Press reports W. B. Johnson may be succeeded as Trimble postmaster by BE H Lantz within a week or two. Johnson has served multiple terms and was aligned with Grosvenor era politics. Lantz has long been active in Sunday Creek Valley and supported Douglas in the Grosvenor contest.
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Trimble
W. B. Johnson
Sunday Creek Valley
Sevral
Douglas
Grosvenor
Congress
Glouster Press
Recapitation Rumors Hit Athens County Official
The report notes another Grosvenor appointee under scrutiny as rumors spread that charges may be brought against Postmaster Johnson, a Grosvenor ally from this city. Claims allege off hour business and a hired helper with children, with a petition for removal circulating and few Trimble residents signing.
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Athens County
Grosvenor
Postmaster Johnson
Sam Johnson
Sity
Douglass
Johnson
Trimble
Edison on diet and indigestion from Kodol
Thomas A Edison argues that most illness stems from improper eating and overindulgence. He says the stomach can only work so much and overloads cause headaches belching sour stomach and nausea. He endorses Kodol as a digestive aid sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Thomas A. Edison
Cline
Miner Charles Kettle Dead After Mine Explosion
Kimberley C Oct 23 Charles Kettle a 25 year old miner died at seven pm from injuries suffered in this morning's explosion He was struck by flying timber and had a broken leg Internal injuries caused death Clifford Wolfe was mutilated his body torn in two and Boggs was trapped under falling tipples Three hundred men lost work and many escaped death as the mine shut down forcing a mass return home
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Kimberley
Charles Kettle
Kettle
Clifford Wolfe
Boggs
Dave Peters
Peters
Young Wolfe
Ed Fluke
Nick Monsarrat
Stoltz
Wolfe
Tipple
J. J. Lane
Pleasant Sunday Visits Mentioned in Local Notes
Mary daughter of Clark's chapel visited Fred Finsterwald's home Sunday. Mr and Mrs N Hill were business visitors in Athens Saturday. Grandma Love spent a few days with friends in Athens. Mr and Mrs William Seaman of Athens were calling at this place today.
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Mary
Clark's Chapel
Fred Finsterwald
N. Hill
Athens
Grandma Love
William Seaman
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 at Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
Cline
Permit to Wed for Lottridge and Smith
Nathan Lottridge a 22 year old railroader and Cinda Smith an 18 year old of Kimberley seek a marriage license. The notice records their intent to wed with no further restrictions stated.
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Nathan Lottridge
Cinda Smith
Kimberley
Dean Williams Advocates Agriculture Education Plan
Dean Williams heads a new committee formed by a state normal school alliance to press Congress for funding to establish elementary agriculture and domestic science in state normal schools. The Burkett Pollan bill, with 1 006 000 dollars annual federal aid, would finance departments and full schools, and the effort aims to secure national support for agricultural training and home life education.
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Dean Williams
United States
State Normal School
Congress
Chicago
Departments of Agriculture
Columbus
Thompson
Dean Willams
Federal Congress
Explosion at Kimberley Felt Across Region in Ohio
The Kimberley blast was plainly heard at Carbon Hill and ground shook as if an earthquake. The roar traveled for a score of miles, with the explosion audible in every nearby town.
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Carbon Hill
Kimberley
Destructive mine 204 explosion devastates Kimberley plant
In Kimberley Ontario the mine 204 explosion tore through the power house and tipples, killing two workers and injuring others. About 300 men lost work as mines 204 and 203 were shut for weeks. Coroner J J Lane set an inquest for 1 PM.
Many Local Residents Visit and Travel for Weekend
The community notes numerous guests and travelers. Raymond Crisp visits Youngstown for several days. Mrs Mary T Hibbard returns from Columbus. Ira West Virginia visitors stay with Lavelles. Morgantown Marietta football draw. Many others host friends in Athens and Columbus, with church and school events noted.
Local residents visit, travels and guests noted in Gloucester area
Judge FE D Sayre travels on legal business in Gloucester while Dr C S Jones and twin sons Robert and Roland enjoy Sunday with relatives in Albany. Numerous trips and guests listed include Miss Elizabeth Conden of Columbus with grandparents, Mrs Sarah Banks visiting family, Mrs Phillip Ward from Norwood, and others from Chillicothe Columbus Athens and Columbus.
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FE. D. Sayre
Glouster
C. S. Jones
Robert
Roland
Albany
Elizabeth Conden
Columbus
Mrs. Judiah Higgins
Local Social Notes From Graham Chapel Area
Mr and Mrs Henry Lawer and Mr and Mrs Herbert Hawk of Judean and Miss Alma Anthony of Angel Ridge were guests of James Sams and family. Joseph Kelly visited Athens relatives. Mr and Mrs James Dailey visited with Tot Dailey and family. Edward Miller of Athens stayed with Newton Carsey's family. Queenie Love visiting friends in Athens. John Hall and family of South Canaan visited Robert McClain and family. Mrs John Hawk and Miss Adna also noted.
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Henry Lawer
Herbert Hawk
Judean
Alma Anthony
Angel Ridge
James Sams
Joseph Kelly
Athens
James Dailey
Tot Daile
Edward Miller
Newton Carsey
Queenie Love
John Hall
South Canaan
Robert McClain
John Hawk
Adna
Personal Mention from Saturdays Daily
Mr and Mrs F W Cone of Athens RD 2 left Friday for a Jamestown exposition visit. Clyde G Naylor and wife of Scio are registered at the Berry and will visit Athens friends. Evans called on Athens friends Wednesday. R A Hagan of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs William McClanahan in the city.
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F. W. Cone
Athens
Jamestown Exposition
Clyde
G. Naylor
Scio
the Berry
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
A vintage ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a safe prompt remedy for coughs and colds. It claims children take it easily due to maple sugar flavor and notes Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Kennedy
Cline
Local Social News Notes Visitors and Hosts
Mrs Eva Scott of Portsmouth returns home after visiting Miss Florence Clayton. Mrs Julia Black spends the week with relatives in Nelsonville.
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Eva Scott
Portsmouth
Florence Clayton
Julia Black
Nelsonville
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C. H. Bryson
Foster
Stemi
Wolfs Plains
P.M
Monster Paper
SION
Inquest
Raymond Crisp
Youngstown
Mary T. Hibbard
M. Lavelle
Ira, W. Va
A. Lavelle
Logan
McFarland
Bob Wood
Geo. Kaler
J. C. Jones
Sam Warren
J. P. Wood, Jr
Isaac Slaughter
Parkersburg
Morgantown-Marietta
Mary I. Vincent
Gaspolis Epileptic Hospital
George Brown
Shadyside
D. J. Evans
C. H. Keynes
Lucile
Andrew Murphy
Selena Levy
Cincinnati
Julia Friday
Cengress Street
L. H. Smith
Little Danger
Clare
Stewart
Amelia Walker
L. A. Patterson
Wellston
George Whipple
Charles Townsend
Harvey Porter
Hebbardsville
George Allen
Charles Henry
Ralph
Amesville
McDougall
John
Charles
New Lexington
V. C. Loos
Dean H. G. Williams
Ickherington
Fairfield County
James Golden
Ann Arbor
Ohio State
Michigan
Nell Conen
M. E. C. Bibbee
Letart Falls
Civils
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Electricals
Clara Bancroft
Colmbus
Eastern Star
Boyd M. Crout
Dresden
Walter Dutton
Hockingpoort
J. A. Palmer
H. E. Dickason
Coumbus
Gertrude Carter
Stella Morgan
Mariatta
Don Hallum
F. M. Koons
Delaware
Elizabeth Hatgerty
Hocking Valley
Jackson, O
Bertha Culbertson
Charles Pickering
Baby
Middleport
Robert Arscott
B. Pickering
Fred
Orpha Graham
Cane School
Ames Township
Mrs
Lewis Graham
P. E. Hixon
Murray City
Will Edgar
Lydia B. Pinkham
Miss Kate A. Hearn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kate A. Hearn
West 47Th Street
New York
Sarah Banks
S. F. Beverage
Phillip Ward
C. H. Thompson
Norwood
J. B. Fulton
C. H. Harris
Harry Burns
Florence Gabriel Cebus
Nese
Mr. Eberleat
Joseph Hill
Jean Hill
Washington, D. C
Katharine Plesher
George Junod
Grace
Frank Schloss
W. B. Bentley
Jamie Golden
Logan Ganette
John Graham
Jennie
Graham
Emma Hixson
May Hixson
H. L. Morris
A. L. Roach
Harvey M. Roach
Roach
W. E. Peters
Sarah Draggan
W. E. Loos
Ed Weaver
Basil
Frank Goldsberry
Russell
B. L. Ewing
Cliine’s Pharmacy
Taylor & Shaw
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Bell Phone
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
Oie
South Court Street
Toba
Lomeness
Cures
Kidney
Humphreys Medicine Co
William
Streets
Borth Dennison
Graham Chapel
Tonwsiline CO
Cantos
Seth Hart
Croup
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