Temperance and politics in Ohio campaign stir voters
The piece argues that temperance has become the central campaign issue in Ohio, driven by saloon opponents and temperate candidates. It notes Democratic cautions about fundraising and states that Governor Hughes era rhetoric mixed with party strategies shapes the race. The column critiques Taft club rhetoric and predicts Republican gains if Cleveland leadership falters. It references Cleveland traction fare, Mayor Johnson’s influence, and county outlooks amid a broader political landscape.
Governor Harris Defends Rose County Liquor Referendum
In a Lancaster speech Governor Harris outlines a law allowing county wide ballots on intoxicating liquor. He argues the measure does not close saloons but lets people express views and accept the majority decision, wet or dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Rose County
Lancaster
Ballont
Roadway disruptions as new bridge work nears completion
Residents in the southern part of the county face temporary access problems to Athens as the hospital to forks road is torn up for bridge work. Officials warn detours will be tight but lasting only a few weeks, after which the county will have improved routes and broader access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
September 1 Oyster Prices Now Open to Enjoy
From September 1 readers can buy oysters if they have them or the price. The notice notes availability and pricing details for shellfish in local markets.
Dr Humphreys Specifics For Price List 1
An old advertisement for Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co lists numbered remedies and prices for ailments from worms and diarrhea to coughs and rheumatic pains. It promotes a small bottle of Pleasant Pellets and offers a free medical book, with orders via druggists or by mail from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infante
Tovar
Humphreys’ Homeo, Medicine CO
Wilham and
Aun Streets
New York
Local Option Petition Refusers Cited in Athens County
In Athens County today several residents declined to sign the local option petitions. Witnesses noted a range of reasons from skepticism about the measure to concerns over its economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Phrase on excuses and inertia in human behavior
A reflection on how a man avoids action by freely selecting what he calls a legitimate excuse. The quote notes that inaction appears easy when one declines effort and seeks justification.
Taft Delivers Hard Hitting Fights reconhe. No Soft Moments
Taft fought with heavy, deliberate blows in a contest where opponents recognized his forceful resolve. Each strike carried the weight of conviction, signaling a hard charging performance throughout the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Labor strength rests on industrial economics focus
The text argues organized labor gains power through attention to economic factors, warning that partisan policies threaten unions with disunion, division, and disintegration.
Casts His Own Ballot Without a Boss
It is one of the foundations of a republic of industrial production that every working man casts his own ballot without a boss, inside or outside of labor organizations.
Taft Bags Two Bass on First Middle Bass Island Trip
Mr Taft caught two bass on his initial fishing excursion at Middle Bass Island while the rest of the party failed to bite. The scene is described as ominous and portends well for Taft’s luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Middle Bass Island
Figure in Campaign Appeals Shifts to Farmers
The text notes Bryan changing strategy from courting poor farmers to seeking contributions from prosperous farmers. It argues that farmers will reflect that the years of prosperity historically align with Republican success, influencing their voting and support decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Party of Performance and Republican Reform
The Republican party is a party of action rooted in what it has done for the nation. It claims credit for supporting industry and labor, adopting policies when needed, backing a gold standard, building the Isthmian Canal, opposing Cuban cruelties, curbing trusts, regulating railroads, and enacting fair rates. It emphasizes progress through growth, conservatism through peace and prosperity, and a motto of peace and honor abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Republican Party
Bryan’s shifting stance on trusts at Indianapolis
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan toggling between radicalism and moderation, accusing him of inconsistent calls to destroy trusts without clear methods. It argues he misdefines trusts and fails to offer practical solutions for finance and industry, noting his fluctuating consumer versus trust critique.
Marshfield Community Notes Share Weddings And Visits
Local column reports guests visiting from Lakecaster Athens and Albany. Soldiers reunion draws large crowds in Athens. The Luhrig mines operate full time as Rev Vermillion preaches farewell. Several marriages are noted including Ezra McLeod and Hattie French, Floyd Wilks and Nettie Rhorick, and Charles Auker with Chloe Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EF. Llewellyn
Albany
Charley Rhorick
Fred Rhorick
Dr Baughman
Luhrig
A. B. Vermillion
M. P
Miss Young
Newark
F. G. Willison
Frank Swaim
Winifred Richmond
West Virginia
Theora
Dora Davis
Athens County
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
J. G. Tedrick
M. E
Ezra McLeod
Mineral
Hattie French
Floyd J. Wilks
Nettie Rhorick
Carbondale
Charles Auker
Chloe Cox
Bryan’s stance on reform remains unclear in current laws
The record notes that statutes exist to punish illegitimate business and to address injustices, yet Mr. Bryan has not presented views or promises to improve these methods or advance reform.
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Bryan
Local Social Gathers and Visits Across Ohio
Mr and Mrs Ben Atkinson of Wheeling are visiting relatives in the area. Gillilan family from Bridgeport and relatives in Athens are hosted by the Gillilans. Helena Kirker of Logan visits aunt Mrs Atkinson. Theodore Dye of Roosevelt guests of cousins Nye and Dye. Braxton county guests Mr Williams and Mr Dilly look to buy farms. Mrs Montgomery and daughter visit Mrs Georgia Dye. Temperance picnic attendees from town at the camp ground. Mrs Richard Nixon travels to Xenia with daughter Mrs Lucy Dunfee. Rev George E Kreager to preach at Little Hocking and Torch. Mr and Mrs Green of Coolville visit daughter Mrs Daugherty. W Y Rowles spends day with friends in Parkersburg. Helena Palmer of Little Hocking visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Palmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Helena Palmer
Little Hocking
Mrs. Thomas
Palmen
Dr Thomas Selectric Os Cures Various Aches
A vintage remedy claim touts Dr Thomas Selectric Os as curing toothache ear ache sore throat and healing cuts bruises and scalds. The ad asserts the product stops any pain and offers broad relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Local Notes and Talks From Union and Surroundings
Mrs. G D Wolfe visited her Marshfield parents last week. Don Gabriel may return home in a few weeks. G B Hawk of Middleport plans to farm here this fall after two years away. Local youths attended a temperance speech in Marshfield by Seaborn Wright of Georgia. Mines at Lahbrig are working daily. Adda Snedden visits Rockland this week. Mr Peoples from Baker settlement moves to Athens. Tom Perry buys a 52 acre farm on Strouds Run. Union gun club held its first shoot Thursday. score follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Coopery
Columbus
Pearl Vorkes Elbridge
Athens
Marshfield
Mineral
Hon
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
W. A. Webb
Lewis Caster
Carpenter
Albany
Open Season for Birds Runs From Bend to December 31
The article outlines a legal open season for birds starting today with a fowling piece. It lists target species including rail shore birds plover snipe wild duck wild goose wild swan and mud hen. Shooting ends December 31 with a pause until March 1. The season closes April 20.
Miss Bernice Coulson Visits Hillsboro Friends
Miss Bernice Coulson left today for a brief visit with friends in Hillsboro, traveling to enjoy a short stay and social time away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Six
Glouster
Bernice Coulson
Hillsboro
Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Promoted For Coughs
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages including infants. It emphasizes natural green leaves and stems, claims to calm coughs and heal bronchial membranes, and states no opium or chloroform used. Sold by Sendepson-Crickv Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Sendepson-Crickv Drag Co
Shoop
Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Five Baptisms Reported In Nyetown By Rev. J.A. Long
The Church of Christ in Nyetown reported baptism by immersion for five candidates Monday afternoon at 10. The_yes candidates were Vera Beard, Bessie Williams, Kis Beard, Charles S. Bradfield, and Ernest Beard, all of Nyetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Vera
Kis Beard
Bessie Williams
Messrs
Charles S. Bradfield
Ernest Beard
Nyetown
Wagonload Attends Cooper Meetings in City Church
A crowd of Giousters, among the town's most popular youths, attended Sunday evening services at the Church of Christ. The meetings, led by evangelists Rev. W. H. Boden of Athens and Rev. J. Q. Long, were in progress.
Death of Marie Mildred Tipple in Nyetown
Six month old Marie Mildred Tipple daughter of Mr and Mrs Allison Tipple died Friday evening from cholera infantum. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Nyetown at 1 p m Sunday by Rev W H Boden Ath ens. Interment followed at Sugar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyetown
Marie Mildred
Allison Tipple
Church of Christ
W. H. Boden
Athens
Sugar Creek
Ruby Love Hosts Sixth Birthday Party
Ruby Love daughter of Mr. and Mrs Homer Love of this city entertained a number of her little friends last week in honor of her sixth birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served.
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Ruby Love
Mrs .Homer Love
Day of pleasure enjoyed by all attendees
A small gathering concluded with a day of leisure and happiness as all participants shared in the merriment. The event featured friendly activities and a sense of communal enjoyment.
Taft Day Draws Crowds From City to Athens
A large number of residents left the city early Saturday to travel to Athens and view Taft, aiming to arrive in time to gauge upon the event.
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Taft
Athens
Taft Day and Church Events Highlight Nyetown Tidings
The Nyetown column notes Taft day activities in Athens with Mr and Mrs Laines Welling and family and Mr and Mrs William Mitchell and Edith. Charles Bradfield Sr and Wade Young also visited Athens for Taft day. A Gospel meeting at the Church of Christ continues this week and funeral services for the infant of Mr and Mrs Allison Tippie were held there.
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Laines Welling
Athens
William Mitchell
Edith
Charles Bradfield
Wade Young
Church of Christ
Wiill
Tippie
Nelsonville
Allison Tippie
Bessie Peagh
Glouster
Lloyd
Pity of illness linked to weak stomach nerves
The piece argues that a weak stomach reflects weak stomach nerves and similarly affects the Heart and Kidneys. It credits Dr. Shoop's Restorative for addressing the inside nerves, promising relief within 48 hours with continued use. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
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Henderson Crider
Frost. Local residents report serious typhoid illness
James Merril of two miles north is gravely ill with typhoid fever. Miss Van Brandeberry, long employed at Cutler, returned home at the start of the week. Miss Hazel Clinton of Greenfield recently visited relatives here. Naomi Conklin was guest of Mabel Dean, Olive Brandeberry visited Belpre relatives. Lemuel Tubbs of Pratts Fork and Mrs. Tubbs visited her mother Flatrett Gadd. At Athens reunion many locals attended. G A R encampment attendees from this area include D C Richardson, wife, daughter Dorothy, Claude Conklin, Ezra Barrows, Lews Richardson. Co K 39th Regt CV will meet at Lewis Richards's home on September 10.
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James Merril
Miss van Brandeberry
Cutler
Hazel Clinton
Greenfield
Naomi Conklin
Mabel Dean
Lemuel Tubbs
Pratts Fork
Flatrett Gadd
Olive Brandeberry
Belpre
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Health Restoration
An advertisement declares Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic that builds up sound health and keeps you well, contrasting a healthy man as a king with an unhealthy man as a slave. It markets the product as a remedy for wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Woman injured when horse bolted near Clark's Chapel
Mrs. Sarah Culver of The Plains was severely injured Wednesday afternoon after her horse shyed at a road-scraper, throwing her from the carriage and pinning her beneath the animal. She suffered a crushed pelvic bone and extensive bruising, was treated by Dr. E A Secoy, and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Culver
the Plains
Clark's Chapel
Dean's Requiets Relief for Digestive Tract
After a heavy meal take Dean's Requiets to aid digestion. The product claims to ease stomach liver and bowels with regular bowel passages.
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Dean
Local social notes and events from Albany region
Albany social column lists Earl Allen and Mrs. Earl Holmes visiting Albany friends while Miss Mattie Dailey and Miss Edith Smith travel from Columbus. Various visits include Mr. and Mrs. B Webb, C. D. Dailey, and families in Athens Dexter and Murray City. A temperance lecture by Seaborn Wright is recorded. An ad touts Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a healthy coffee substitute sold locally.
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Earl Holmes
Athenge
Mattie Dailey
Columbus
C. D. Dailey
Ernest Martin
Dexter
Lydia Armstrong
Athens
Albany
B. Webb
Studey
Curt Anderson
Edith Smith
Effie and
Flora Webb
Lola Davis
Murray City
8. D
A. Webb
Postmasters to Meet in Columbus for Ohio League Convention
The Ohio State League of Fourth-Class Postmasters meets in the Columbus federal building on Tuesday and Wednesday. The opening session will hear reports from the president and treasurer. Afternoon discussions will cover service improvements. talks include The Money Order and Registry Business and Does History Justify Our Organization in Republic by the Press. J. S. McKinley of Orient is president with B. E. Weaver of Sugar Creek as secretary. officers and delegates to the Des Moines national convention will be elected.
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Columbus Federal Building
Chestnut Streets
Ohio State League of
Republic
Des Moines
Iowa
J. S. McKinley
Orient
B. E. Weaver
Sugar Creek
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the Messenger and Herald
F. W. Bush
Messenger and Herald Printing Company
New
York
Hughes
Addi
Fore
Clare
Brethren
Ohio
Temperance
Paign
Taft Club
Hammer and Tongs
Uys
Clud
AVORG
Cleveland
T. As
Cuyahoga
Johnson
Iind
Amens State Hospital
Hanson
E. H. Rorick
Cook
Dr. Cook
Dr. Rorick
Tinue
Sented
Tion
Times
Mrs. Cook
Watros
Humphreys
Party OF Performance
Bryan Himself
Indianapolis
Mr. Bryan
8. E. Pedigo
Nelle Hoodlett
Lakecaster
Gertrude Swain
Gandee
Ayer
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Massa
Ben Atkinson
Wheeling, W. Va
Fred Gillilan
Bridgeport
Gillilan
Helena Kirker
Logan
Mrs. Atkinson
Theodore Dye
Roosevelt, W. Va
C. G Nye
J. A. Dye
Mr. Williams
Mr. Dilly
Braxton County
W. Va
Mr. Richards
UNION
Don Gabriel
G. B. Hawk
Middleport
Lahbrig
Adda Snedden
Rockland
Mr. Peoples
Baker Settlement
Tom Perry
Stroud’s Run
D. McCollister Eas
M. Davidson
C. McKibben
Nyetown and
Frost
Toledo
Mrs
D.C. Richardson
Little
Dorothy
Claude Conklin
Ezra Barrows
Lews, Richardson
Co. K
39Th Regiment
C. V
Lewis Richards
Eureka
Standard Oil CO
J. S. Basom, D. D. S
Soutacourt Street
Earl Allen
Albany Friends
John P. Coe
Belle Lindley
Mrs. Wood
Pt. Rock
F. W. Coe
C. L Jones and
Blanche Gfillogly
Alvin Cifne
Alma Webb
Howard Coe
Flossie
Chamberlain
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