Start Petitions For County Local Option Election
Petitions for a Rose Law county local option election began raising support in Athens and other counties. With 35 percent needed, anti saloon forces expect to file a petition by Friday night to trigger an election by late September. A Columbus dispatch lists counties and saloon counts, noting the September 1 start date and rapid petition drive across districts.
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Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Athens
Columbus
Madison
Union
Logan
Champaign
Bhethy
Darke
Preble
Warren
Brown
Sctoto
Pike, & Pickaway
Delaware
Morrow
Marion
van Wert
Wood
Lorain
Columbiana
Guernsey
Belmont
Perry
Meigs
Inton
Jackson
Fairfield
Hocking
Anti-Sa League
League
Veterans Reunion Day Parade And Campus Gathering
A large group of veterans enjoyed a Friday afternoon automobile parade beginning on the university east side with about twenty five decorated cars. The procession toured central town and the State Hospital, returning to campus by four o clock, where bugler Bern Thompson sounded taps as cemeteries were visited and veterans renewed old acquaintances under decorated tents.
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State Hospital
State Street
Union Street
Bern Thompson
Co. B
Tapas
Unworthy Gift Lines in a Peculiar Riddle
A fragment hints at infinite degrees and a weakest among us possessing a unique gift. The language suggests a speculative or philosophical note on humanity and race, mentioning Rusia. The passage reads as an enigmatic meditation on inherent traits and their value to collective progress.
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Rusia
Next Reunion at New Lexington
The 7th Ohio Volunteer Lifesaving Association held its third annual reunion at the Auditorium. Officers were elected with Col Hamlin D. Burch expected to preside. New Lexington chosen for the 1909 gathering in August.
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New Lexington
Newark
Ohio
Tawry
Sears
Association
H. D. Burch
Hebron
Tiffin J. Gilmore
Chillicothe
M. O. Ervin
New Matamoras
Frank 8. Lowry
Athens
Dell Stendicom
Burch
K. C., Woodworth
Gilmore
Registar
Col
Carmi A. Thompson
Columbus
Committee on Resolutions Acknowledges Courtesies
A note from Carmi A. Thompson J T Millhouse C D Blatr and others thanks supporters for courtesies extended. The committee on resolutions expresses appreciation for assistance rendered during the period.
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Carmi A. Thompson
J. T. Millhouse
D. Blatr
Tiffin J. Gilmore
Committee
Former Carrier Arrested for Opening Mail
Elza Goodspeed, a former rural route carrier from Athens, was arrested Monday and taken to Marietta on a charge of opening mail for Mrs. Elma Bell. He will be bound over to the U S court and must post bond for trial.
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Elza Godspeed
Athenne
Marietta
United States
Lim
Goodspeed
Athens
Goodspeet
Elma Bell
Social notes from Green Branch and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs H L Calvert hosted relatives at The Plain while Miss Mary Bean traveled to Athens for an extended stay. Several locals attended the soldiers reunion in Athens and the Downey Brothers sale at Willow Creek. A Guysville team defeated Zaleski 10 to 6 in a Saturday baseball game.
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H. L. Calvert
the Plain
Mary Bean
Athens
Myrtle
Lenna Calvert
Blanche Kincade
Ada Bialder
South Canaa
Grant Resell
Parrill Bean
Downey Brothers’ Sale
Willow Creek
William Cole
the Plains
Spen
Arthur Bean
Gertrude Tresize
Charley Wharff
Stewart
Wesley Norris
Hattie Kiveader
Con
Marlie
Plains
Parrill Beas
Guysville
Zaleski
Guysyvilles
Howekong Harbor Emerges as Premier Waterway
The Howekong harbor features a water area of ten miles and is praised as one of the world’s finest harbors.
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Howekong
Permits to Wed Listings Across Nelsonville and Nearby Towns
Numerous couples from Nelsonville and surrounding areas are listed for marriage permits. The records name fiancés and ages, with occupations such as miner and farmer, spanning multiple towns including Kim Serry, Mineral, Lderthick, Jacksonville, Athens, Coler, Sharpsburg, Carbon dale, and Floyd J. Weiks. Some entries show prior marriages or special notes, reflecting a broad cross section of local communities seeking licenses.
Former Athens County Resident Visits Marshfield Mine Owner
M. F. Barker of Redding California, son of Frank Barker, visited Athens for the first time in twenty two years. He owns a copper mine at Redding after spending years in Colorado and the West. Barker plans to stay several weeks with his parents at Marshfield and and is a nephew of Mike Barker of The Pisins.
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M. F .Barker
California
Marshfield
Frank Barker
M. F. Barker
Redding
Athens Mondrey
Barker
Mike Barker
Pisins
Ohio
Athens County
Far West
Colorado
Definition of bachelor by a schoolboy quips about marriage
A schoolboy’s written definition defines a bachelor as a man with no wife who wants no wife or cannot get a wife. The playful verse highlights dialect and humor in a student’s answer.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsement
A Denver woman praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after relief from six years of illness tied to female troubles. The letter features backache bearing-down pains and irregularities and credits the product with restoring health. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia
Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Lydia E. Pinkham
Entered Myers Street Dwelling in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville Ohio on August 31 Mr James Kourts meat market owner found his Myers street home entered by unknown persons. Doors were open and items disturbed but nothing stolen. Otto Hankinson messenger had money on hand and was to hand over to Frank McCastin. Hankinson’s room was entered and force used but nothing taken.
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Nelsonville
James Kourts
Myers Street
County Pioneer Robert Cook Dies at Age 88
The Athens county pioneer Robert Cook died at his East State street home after a long illness. He was 88 and survived by his widow and four children Elizabeth Emma Mary and Robert with one son William deceased. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM.
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Robert Cook
Athens County
East State Street
Mr. Cook
Elizabeth
Emma
Mary
Robert
Athens
William
Columbus
Mancester
England
America
Pennsylvania
Mary Minear
Mrs. Cook
Troy Township
Canaan Township
Burnside Visit and Local Movements Highlight Lottridge News
Mr and Mrs Frank Burnside of West Virginia visit their daughter Mrs Allen. Local attendees joined Epworth League at Alfred. William Winters traded his farm for a lot near Athens and moved. Mary and Henry Caldwell attended institute at Athens. Mr and Mrs Owen Ormesby from North Jackson visited Alex Caldwell's family and returned home. Carl Stout of Marion visited and attended Cocklville camp meeting. Ed Colmner threshing locally this week. Alfred ball team passed through en route to Coolville scoring 4065 in favor of the Alfreds.
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William Winters
Athens
Mary
Henry Caldwell
Institute
Owen Ormesby
North Jackson
Alex Caldwell
Carl Stout
Marion
Cocklville
Ed Colmner
Alfred
Coolville
Coolvilles
Alfred Boys
Local guests visit and a mine injury update
Jeen Bay was the guest of his parents Bunday at Carbo Hill. Mrs. Lészie Benarde and her son Clyde of Jacksonville called on Mrs. John Kendall Monday evening. Mr. McClelland, who injured his ankle at mine No. 255, is recovering rapidly and able to be out on crutches.
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Jeen Bay
Carbo Hill
Lészie Benarde
Clyde
Jacksonville
John Kendall
Mr. McClelland
Mine No. 255
Temple Company Plans New Structure On Union Street Lot
Athens Masonite Temple Company board selects the Home Furnishing Company at The sale covers only the house to be moved to the vacant Bailard lot on Union Street just west of the Bailard home. The move clears the lot for a new temple to be erected early next spring per Masonic directives.
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Athens Masonite Temple Company
Neetine
M. E. Twiss
Compal
College and
Union Streets
Daily Thought on Good Nature Over Wealth
Henry Ward Beecher notes that good nature is more valuable than knowledge or money to those who possess it and to everyone living with them for happiness.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Baptism by immersion administered in Chauncey Nyetown
The ordinance of baptism by immersion was administered by Rev. A. J. Long on Tuesday at 1 30 PM to four candidates. Baptized were Allen Sprague and Edward Petite of Chauncey and Mrs. Vint McClain and sister Miss Maude Stres of Nyetown.
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Chauncey
A. J. Long
Allen’ Sprague
Edward Petite
Vint McClain
Maude Stres
Nyetown
Miss Mollie Lahugh Hosts Dinner for Guests
Miss Mollie Lahugh entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday in honor of her guests Misses Tessa and Ruth Wallace of Nelsonville and Misses Gardner and Christine Law of this city. A fine time was reported.
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Lanagh
Mollie Lahugh
Tessa
Ruth Wallace
Nelsonville
Gardner
Christine Law
Nyetown youths enjoy hayrack ride to Logan
A large number of Nyetown's young people took a hayrack ride to Logan one evening. The event featured a delicate luncheon served by the young ladies and a very enjoyable time for all attendees.
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Nyetown
Logan
McCaslin Named Manager of Nelsonville Messenger Office
Mr. Frank D. McCaslin will take charge of the Nelsonville branch of the Athens Daily Messenger. The paper secured his services and he has the best wishes of many friends in this city.
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Frank BD. McCaslin
Frank D. McCaslin
Nelsonville
Athens Daily Messenger
Messenger
McCaslin
Local social visits reported in Murray City and Corning
Mrs. Mary Nye stayed with her sister Mrs. J M Lahugh and family Saturday. Ed Burris visited relatives in Corning Saturday and Sunday. Friend Love of Orbiston spent Sunday with his family here. Mr and Mrs Charlies H Bradiel and children Leslie and Lucille visited relatives in Murray City earlier this week. Miss Besse Nye spent Sunday visiting.
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Dianeus
Church of Christ
W. H. Boden
Athens
Bessie Pough
Glouster
Frank Stassenger
Nyetown
C. Wade Young
Nelsonville
J. A. Long
Trimble
James George
Frank Scott
Saints’ Chapel
Chauncey
Eddie Spears
Oleantangy Park
Coumbus
Henry Penrod
Mary Nye
J. M. Lahugh
Ed Burris
Corning
Love
Orbiston
Spi
Charlies
Bradiel
Leslie
Lucille
Murray City
Miss Besse Nye
Local Educator Receives New Superior School Post
Dr. Frank P. Bachman, professor at the State Normal College, has been elected assistant superintendent of the Cleveland Normal School. He plans to resign his current post, telegraphing his acceptance and preparing to move to Cleveland for the new duties.
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Frank P. Bachman
State Normal College
Troayod
Cleveland
Cleveland Normal School
Alam
Hills
Ces
Anastapt
Varios Part
Pochnan Oli
Euler
Hich
State Normal School
Velle City
N. D
Athens
Ime
Erm Publishing; House
S Bo
National Education Association
Sears Holds Caucus For Congress Campaign
Hon Lon A Sears Democratic candidate met with area Democrats in a caucus to map campaign strategy. He was escorted downtown by Watt Craig and introduced through the business district as several out-of-town Democrats attended from Glouster Opville Jacksonyval Modoc and Amesville.
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Lon A. Sears
Congress
Seers
Watt Craig
Hugh Gormiley
Wiliam Williams
J. J.gordon
W. A
Glouster
J. D. McDonald
Opville
Andy
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Gilmore—Woodworth
Treas
Lowry
Colo
Nel Hamlin D. Burch
Coites
Walter J. Sears
Chilliecothe
Committee On Resolutions
1 University
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Company F
Aosta
Elza Goodspeed
Marirtta
U. S&s
Green Branch
Charles North
Martha Kolch
Fred Stufflebeam
Miner
Mary Corbin
Dennis Perry
Aude McLaine
Kim Serry
Fern Mcleod
Hattie French
Jeveé Withem
Lderthick
Lead Waymer
John Albaugh
Nbra Stanley
Lahrig
Marl Love
Modoc
Sir Cynthea Rishigger
Millheld
RP Nosugene Trouzh
Ella Farapan
Jamwes Vernon
New Straiteville
Mary Bryan
Rep. D
George B Steenrod
Doodle Myers
Kimer KB. Dille
Farmer
Coler
R. FP
Mary Sharp
Sharpsburg
Charles Aukur
Chloe Cox
Carbondale
Edward Hall
Maud Brandenburg
Floyd J. Weiks
Nettle Rorick
William 8. Goodwin
Canaanville
Ballonmmer
Cutler
Kourts
Hankison
Eres
Lottridge
Mrs
Frank Burnside
West Virginia
Mrs. Allen
Epworth League
Hei
Wiss
Preston House
Ballard Lot
Temple Company
Nyetown and
DR. Frank’ Bachman’ Gong Totet
Cleveland Normal
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