Central Committee Chooses Leaders at Athens Meeting
Delegates from Athens County elected J. M. Foster as chairman and A. G. Henry as secretary at a Saturday central committee session in Athens. An executive slate including J.P. Wood as chair and E. Woodworth as secretary was approved, with a banquet at Hotel Berry honoring retiring chairman FG Biddison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Central Committee
Court House
E.G. Bidgisen
Central Committee
Tyro
J. M. Foster
A. G. Henry
Amesville
Foster
Henry
Nose Yeeman
Ames
J.P. Wood
E. Woodworth
HG. Stalder
W.S. Bower
C. H. Bryson
H. H. Haning
Athens
G. D. Ridenour
Buchiel
C. H. Sissons
J. A. Pickett
Nelsonville
John McLaughlin
Coolvile
H. §. King
Mineral
A. C. Dailey
Albany
Wiliam Dust
Jacksonville
William Carpenter
Glouster
Morris Henshaw
W. J. Howard
Garden
ML A. Dix
Woodworth
Treaslder
Republi
Free Traveling Libraries From Ohio Commission Aid Farmers
The Ohio Library Commission invites farm families to use its free traveling libraries established in 18M1. Since then 1380 libraries with 24,955 volumes have circulated over 250,000 books to rural communities and towns lacking local libraries. Books cover soils crops horticulture forestry farm management animal husbandry dairying and domestic economy designed for thorough reading or focused study. Information and application blanks are available from the Library Commission Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Library Commission
J. ©. McGrew
Springfield
C. B. Niles
Circleville
Chas
Orr
Cleveland
Library Commission
Thomas F. Trant
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
C. B. Gaipretta
Employees Excursion for K. M. Railway Workers
The annual Sunday excursion for K. M. railway employees drew hundreds of workers with families to Tu. Pleasant. Transportation was free, with trips from Corning north and Gauly Bridge south, and about a thousand people joined at Pt. Pleasant for games and amusements as the Athens concert band accompanied the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. & M. Railway
Tu. Pleasant
Corning
Gauly Bridge
Pt. Pleasant
Athens
Athenians Arrive in New York From Europe Return
Measrs C G Orleness S L McCune and F H Super, recent five months in Europe, arrived Tuesday in New York per telegram to Join McCune. They sailed from Glasgow August on the State of Nebraska, held briefly for disease checks aboard, then released. they plan to reach Athens on Saturday.
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C. G. Orleness
S. L McCune
F. H. Super
Europe
New York
Join McCune
Glasgow
State of Nebraska
New York Harbor
Athens
Farewell Sermon By Rev Te Carter At Zion Baptist
The public is cordial invited to hear Rev Te Carter preach his farewell sermon at Zion Baptist Church Sunday evening He accepted a call from the First Methodist Church of Fostoria and will depart with his family next week He will return to his old field where he began six years ago awaiting his successor is yet to be chosen
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Te. Carter
Zion Baptist
Setember
Carter
Fostoria
Pon
Excursion to Milwaukee by Hocking Valley Ry
HV Ry announces a day excursion to Milwaukee Wisconsin with return fare of 25 good for travel until September 3. Tickets available via Toledo Pere Marquette route and steamer across Lake Michigan.
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Hocking Valley
Nptember
HV. Ry
Milwaukee
Wig
Toledo
Pere Marquette
Lake Michigan
Hanging in a Tree Aged Farmer Attempts Suicide
James Carr a 68 year old farmer living four miles south of Athens attempted death by his own hand by hanging in a cherry tree Monday night. Previously unbalanced for months he had a prior gun attempt that failed when the firing pin struck off center. He had been committed to the state hospital after lunacy proceedings but was released Sunday before returning home under surveillance. He again acted violently shortly before eight o clock Monday evening.
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James Carr
Athens
Carr
Car
Hickman Assumes Athens County Treasurer Duties
Willis G. Hickman of Nelsonville succeeds G. Biddison as Athens County treasurer after Biddison completes his term and leaves for state mine inspector duties. Biddison leaves with praise for faithful service. Hickman assumes oath administered by A. S. Frame. Hickman’s drug business continues under his son PW Hickman while the family remains in Nelsonville.
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Ater
Biddison
Columbus
Hickman
Nelsonville
PW. Hickman
Prosperity Up to Date Reveals Widespread Credit Strength
The Republican National Committee surveyed basing men in western agricultural areas to gauge financial conditions. Responses show deposits rising 4 to 12 percent since 1892, municipalities borrowing cheaper by over half a point, farm values near doubling, about half of farm mortgages paid or renewed with prepayment or lower rates, and 2 to 21 percent of debtors now lending money in competition with local lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
United States
Alleghany Mountains
Bryan
Despondent Father Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Door Yard
Dent Carr led a search when his father vanished. In the elder Carr’s door yard, a rope from a cherry tree hung him. he was unconscious when found. A physician arrived within forty-five minutes, signs of life returned, and by the next day he walked about his home, expected to fully recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent.Carr
Carr
Athens
Biddie
Carr Gomestead
Marriage License Notice From Athens
Carl Fierce and Clara Andrews appear for marriage license. Officiant Henry Logan presided at the ceremony. Names Charles F. Wallace Jennie Jinkins Henry Wallace Zaleski Amanda H. Sharr noted in Athens area records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fierce
Jobs
Clara Andrews
Hollister
Henry Logan
Charles F. Wallace
Jennie Jinkins
Gioustér
T. J. Wallace
Benjamine W. Sands
Zaleski
Amanda H. Sharr
Athens
Postmistress Daisy Coe Resigns in Fredbarnsville
Postmaster Daisy F. Coe resigns from Fredbarnsville office after succeeding her father who died over a year ago. No successor named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy F. Coe
Fredbarnsville
Card of Thanks for Aug 25 University Park game
A card of thanks from Sait, 0% Trape, for players who took part in the bage pall game between the Fats and Leans at University Park on August 25. Gratitude extended to all patrons. gate receipts donated to the author. W. E. Peters, 80 acre farm in Vinton County, Athens Ohio.
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Arness
University Park
Vinton County
W.E. Peters
Athens
Ohio
County treasurer aided by solid bondsmen and officials
The text notes Athens county treasurer handles over four hundred thousand dollars yearly. Major J. M. Goodspeed named deputy treasurer. On Monday S. H. Hibbard was sworn in again as surveyor, after three reputable years in office. Oath administered by C. B. Pierce, notary public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Javere
H. D. Bartlett
Henry Ogleness
H.W. Wickham
J. W. Bates
A. Carnes
F. Patton
Aber Juniper
N. A. Whitmore
E. J. Rosser
Andrew Juniper
E. A. Lewis
D. Edwards
J. W. Bryson
Treasuer
Athens County
J. M. Goodspeed
S. H. Hibbard
C. B. Pierce
Athens Horses Win at Gallipolis Fair Meet
Five Athens horses competed with solid showings at Gallipolis fair last week. Lady P. won the 35 pace in three straight heats with a time of 2:23 and a last heat in 2:04 flat, driven by Ira Howard and owned by D. and A. Phillips. Whirl sting placed second in the free-for-all, driven by Charles Roush and owned by Warren Brothers. Vernie 28, owned by Warren Bros., earned fourth money in the 2:45 pace won by Lady P. Miss Blickenterfer, owned by E. McGrath, took third in the 2:50 trot and pace. Woodbird, owned by Bowers Bros., took 1st money in the free-for-all trot at 2:20. Whirlwind, sold to Charleston, is praised as a road horse with a long career and strong speed, boasting a near 2:11 mark and potential to shave seconds off his best.
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Athens
Gallipolis Fair
Whirlsting
Warren Brothers
Charles Roush
Lady P
Ira Howard
D. and &. Phillips
Ames Township
Miss Blickenterfer
E. McGrath
Vernie 2B
Warren Bros
Woodbird
Bowers Bros
Drew
5 Bros
Whirlwind
Charleston Pari
Isight
Carter
Farm for Sale Near Frost Seventy-Three Acres
Thirty seven and one half acres offered for sale near Frost. Price and or trade for town property. Listing by Jnwett and Woop.
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Frost
Price & Or
Jnwett & Woop
Patterson Wins Nomination in Ninth-Fourteenth District
The Republican convention for the ninth-fourteenth senatorial district met at the courthouse Tuesday noon to nominate a candidate for a member of the board of equalization. Robert M. Patterson of Alexander township won on the twenty-first ballot after solid support from Athens, Fairfield, Morgan, Noble, and Washington counties, with Monroe unrepresented. Patterson is a farmer and Republican loyalist, expected to win the seat as the district leans Republican. the board’s five dollar daily pay runs about six months.
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Board of Equalization
Court House
Robert M. Patterson
Alexander Township
Athens
Fairfield
Lorking
Morgan
Noble
Washington
Monroe
L. Taetora
Eben Wilson
F. M. McKay
Logan
H. W. Griswald
Lancaster
Patterson
Athens County
Sites
Fairfeld
John Rh. Gorby
G. M. Wood
Common Pleas Court
C. M. L. Wiseman
Gorby
Dana
Hocking
Blocking
Perry Pictures Exhibition For Athens Public Schools
On Friday and Saturday in a vacant room between Hibbard and New som stores Perry pictures will be shown to the public schools. The works cost about 100 and come from the old maid's convention receipts. Admission is ten cents for the general public and free for school children. Donations are welcome. Proceeds fund additional pictures for the public schools.
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Ladies of
Athens
Hibbard and Newsom
Perry Pictures
Suffrage Club Meeting in Athens by Hobson
The Athens equal suffrage association will meet with Mrs. At Hobson on September 1. LN Melack asks members at Carsestly to be present for important business. President B. Stewart and secretary Simms note a fire destroying A Simms Barn, with net loss over 9600 and insurance around 3450.
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A &. Simms
Simms
Records of Moot Court at Ohio University 1829 Found in Marietta
Prof Evans returned from Marietta with records of a moot court started by Ohio University students in 1822. John Brough helped draft a constitution. William Cutler served as the first presiding judge and C. B. Ames as sheriff. The case docket included a civil action against Sheriff Ames for arresting George Woodbridge without a warrant. An oil painting of Ephraim Cutler was presented to the university.
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Evans
Marietta
Christian Endeavor
William Cutler
Manasset Cutler
Washington
Athens
Ohio University
John Brough
Wm. Cutler
C. B. Ames
Coure
J. Courrier
Sheriff
Miss Kellogg Resigns From Ohio University Post
The letter from Miss Kellogg of Cincinnati Ohio dated August 20 Tau announces her resignation as head of her department at Ohio University. She credits the board for confidence in her re election and thanks the trustees for courtesy and support during her tenure. She wishes the institution continued success.
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Miss Kellogg
Tur Hoxorase Buany
Trustses
Otto Durverary
Ohio University
Board of Trustees
Asits M
KeLoac
Cincinnati
Olio
Tau
Catarrh Cure Claim and $100 Reward Offer
The ad proclaims a $100 reward for Catarrh Cure claims, touts Ball's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure, and explains it targets the disease through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises testimonials and urges readers to write F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, noting pills sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ice Cream Social at Clark’s Chapel Epworth League
The Epworth League at Clark’s Chapel hosts an ice cream supper at Mr. M. Snow’s residence, two miles east of Athens, Friday evening, Sept 7. Everybody is invited. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised by Cline’s Pharmacy.
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Clark's Chapel
Epworth League
M. Snow
Athens
Corn Cutters Wanted in Crawford County Ohio
Six men needed as cutters in Monnet Crawford County Ohio. Pay good price. Address Isaac Sazazen. The emergency church bags to Kansas soldiers in the Philippines included DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles injuries and skin diseases. The ladies sought original DeWitt’s Salve, avoiding counterfeits. Cline's Pharmacy.
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Isaac Sazazen
Monnet
Ohio
Crawford County
Society
Kansas
Philipines
Cline
Excursion Rates and Tickets from Richmond
Sovereign Grand Lodge at Richmond announces Ohio Central Lines one fare round trip tickets on sale Sept 14 to 25 with return until Sept 2. Richmond to Washington will also offer one fare round trip tickets. Separate health ad warns about heat and dyspepsia with Kodal Dyspepsia Cure promoted by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Sovereign Grand Lodge
Richmond
Ohio Central
Washington, T. C
Cline
New Coaches Added to Ohio Central Lines Through Train
Several new coaches have been added to the through train service of the Ohio Central Lines. They are neatly decorated inside and out with modern conveniences, designed for the comfort of patrons on this popular road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
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Mangguet
Berry
Isocates
Wweich
Wood
A. J. Frame
Alder
G Biddison
L.G. Worstell
J. 3On
Biddle
Bower
H. A
Menoy
Sid Committee
Ty FG
Grosvenor
England
Jeson
Lis
Grasvenor
The
Central
Birt
Republic
Joseph Hartnell
F. S. Rambo
Wm. Dust
GC. L. Bid
John Hamilton
D. B. Lewry
John Lax
P. W. Hickmap
Daniel Bateman
Homer Stephenson
Frank Wolf
Frank Toliver
Elmer Golden
Recorder
John O. Hill
L. S. Wooaworth
W. G. Hickman
H. Hibbard
A. A. VaMoaies
Gallia County
Charleston
State Board of Banalization Ier
Ninka
Athrum
Simms’ Barn
0. U
Ice Cream Social
Wew Coaches
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