Athens County Republican Boss and Central Committee Clash
A Republican issue in Athens county centers on how delegates to the state convention and the central committee are chosen. The piece accuses party bosses of manipulation, urges adherence to law and precedent, and calls for a new central committee to restore fair representation ahead of a delegate convention. It ends noting a University field crowd watching Athens beat Congo 3 to 1 with standout plays and fan enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Athens County
Secretary of State
Board of Elections
State Executive Committee
Ohio
Upas
Central Committee
Centrl
Williams
Foster
Sayre
Bryson
The
Echo
Two Good Games On Labor Day
Athens defeats Luhrig 9 to 0 in the morning game on a muddy field. Edward Johnsons pitches well with nine strikeouts as Athens fielding and hitting shine. Attendance about 500 with Longley umpiring.
Baseball game notes with Athens and Congo runs
Base on balls off Hagan 2. Hit by pitched ball Hardy Barrington Bennett Roan. Sacrifice hits Murray Hagan Williams Hoffner. Stolen bases Crehar Bennett. Earned runs Athens 1 Congo 1. Double play Hagan Heath Townsend. Time 1 20 attendance 1 200. Umpire Longley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
AB. R. H. PO
E Townsend
Goodman
Heath
Seeee
Seee Locke
Russell
Hoffner
William
Roan
Johnson
Luhrig
Knox
F. Stanley
Martin
McBride
L. Stanley
B. Williams
Thompson
P Nail
Locke
Nail
Townsend
Hagan
Hardy
Barrington
Bennett
Murray
Williams
Crehar
Congo
Royally Entertained by Poseys for May Kirker Visit
The young people of Torch and nearby areas attended a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. Posey on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss May Kirker from Logan. About sixty guests enjoyed games, singing, and piano music. Melons from C. W. Oakes’ patch were served, and guests left praising the royal hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Posey
May Kirker
Logan
Miss Kirker
Mr. Posey
Leans Triumph Over Fats 11 to 7 in Tight Ballgame
The Leans defeated the Fats 11 to 7 in a noon contest marked by errorless defense and heavy hitting. Four Leans pitchers worked before the final out as Baker started for the Fats and was chased after seven runs. Wolf relief pitched well for the Fats, fanning eleven with four hits allowed, while fans watched steady batting from both squads.
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Baker
Wolf
Fats
Billy Watkins
Jennings
Fulton
Sherman
Dailey
Burchfield
Wolfe
Sullivan
Frances
Mr. Watkins
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Promote Cleanliness and Health
An advertisement extols baths for skin and pores and recommends occasional laxatives to clear the bowels. It highlights De Witt’s Little Early Risers as mild pills that do not gripe, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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de Witt
Cline
Thieves Sought In Horse and Buggy Thefts At Marion And Massillon
Chief Warner of Nelsonville reports a Marion theft of a chestnut mare horse and buggy from W. E. Davis & Son on August 20. A reward of 100 dollars is offered. Massillon also reports theft of a dark sorrel horse and harness from H. M. Shanklin on August 27. Suspects are F. W. Smith alias Harper and W. H. Smith alias Kuhn, with a second man, names to be released.
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Nelsonville
Warner
Marion
Ohio
W. E. Davis & Son
Massillon
H. M. Shanklin
F. W. Smith
F. W. Harper
W. H. Smith
W. H. Kuhn
Alderman Entered as State Party Chairman Candidate
Columbus O Aug 28 The entrance of A D Alderman Marietta into the race for state central committee chairmanship adds interest. Supporters say his party loyalty and broad state ties make him a unifying choice among factions. Alderman, an editor with long political life, previously declined a Porto Rico marshal post and was not chosen for Internal Revenue collector.
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Columbus, O
State Central Committee
Alderman
Warden Gould
Internal Revenue Collector
D. H. Moore
Athens
United States
Porto Rico
Death of Mrs Henry Love in Lysander Parish
Rosannah Love wife of farmer Henry Love of Lysander died at home Thursday morning from neuralgia of the stomach. She was forty years old and survived by eight children four sons and four daughters. Rosannah Frost was her maiden name. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosannah Love
Henry Love
Lysander
Souvenir Day Opens Henderson-Crider Drug Co in Athens
Henderson-Crider Drug Co hosted Athens Souvenir Day drawing about 1500 attendees with 1000+ names recorded. The event featured decorations, an indoor orchestra, and various giveaways including souvenir fans and Belle Meade Sweets. Cigar counters and candy stations operated while soda fountain receipts were pledged as a first hospital donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Drug Company
Athens
Marie Earheart
Rosa Minear
Mildred Francis
H. Henderson
Belle Meade
Donna Roach
Henderson-Crider
Slate fall kills miner at Sugar Creek mine 209
Frank Stedman was crushed by a slate fall in Sugar Creek mine 209 while working at the rear of a machine Thursday night. He had only worked there a week, was about 30, married with two children from Glouster. Burial planned in Glouster after removal today.
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Frank Stedman
Sugar Creek
Stedman
Glouster
Cline's Pharmacy Promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
An old health tip advises careful use of constipation causing remedies during colds. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar for cough relief and bowel movement, noting it is sold at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Kennedy
Cline
Birthday Party for Faithe Chappelear’s Tenth
Faithe Chappelear celebrated her tenth birthday on Wednesday August 29 at home on Richland avenue. Attending were Constance Lute Grace McKee Alice Henry Greta Grace Gertrude Walker Anna Moore Hazel Roach Eleanor Zolen Leah Coulson Nona Casitey Israel Putnam Darrel Moore Clinton Biddle Grosvenor McKee Willard Chappelear. The afternoon featured games including a mock wedding with Alice Henry as bride and Faithe Chappelear as maid of honor. Grace McKee was flower girl and Willard Chappelear best man officiated by Darrel Moore. Refreshments at six were served in a pink decorated dining room by Miss Roach and Miss Francis.
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Faithe Chappelear
Richland Avenue
Constance Lute
Grace McKee
Alice Henry
Greta Grace
Gertrude Walker
Anna Moore
Hazel Roach
Eleanor Zolen
Leah Coulson
Nona Casitey
Israel Putnam
Darrel Moore
Clinton Biddle
Grosvenor McKee
Willard Chappelear
Alma Moore
Miss Roach
Miss Francis
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Piles And More
When two strong men clash the scene is rough but DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve can help the worse fighter recover quickly. The ad claims the salve improves appearance and feel and is suitable for all salve uses including piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
Cline
Walter Ayers Waives Preliminary, Bound Over To Grand Jury
Nelsonville Aug 30 Walter Ayers who faced a maiming charge for biting off part of William Spray’s finger appeared in police court and waived preliminary examination before Mayor Sharp He was bound over to the grand jury in 300 bond in the same case arising from a Sunday evening fight on the public square Ayers pleaded not guilty Tuesday and was released on 300 bond A hearing was set for Thursday but he opted to proceed to the grand jury Also includes an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Nelsonville
Walter Ayers
Sharp
William Spray
Ayers
Spray
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Promoted
Advertisement extols Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as effective for coughs and colds. It claims no opiates are present and presents the product as the original remedy from the brand.
Fred Lemley Seeks News After Brother Shot in Fairmont
Fred Lemley of Sugar Creek rushed to Fairmont West Virginia after learning his brother was shot with a shotgun by a friend. The shooting occurred with the assailant claiming the weapon was not loaded. Fred traveled Thursday night as doctors weighed a slim chance of recovery.
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Fred Lemley
Sugar Creek
Fairmont
W. Va
Fred
For Sale at Cline's Pharmacy Rocky Mountain Tea
The note calls to ask any "Jap" seen why the Czar with Bear behind had to climb a tree. It claims the Yanks, God bless the Yanks, gave us Rocky Mountain Tea and advertises it for sale at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Bear
Rocky Mountain
Cline
Injury in Sugar Creek Mine Slates Ben Snedden
Ben Snedden sustained serious injuries from a slate fall in mine 210 at Sugar Creek on Thursday about 3 pm. He resides in Athens, formerly worked at Luhrig mine, and is a known former Luhrig first baseman. Dr. McDougall attended him.
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Ben Snedden
Sugar Creek
Snedden
Athens
Luhrig
McDougall
Well Worth Trying Dr King’s New Life Pills
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont extols Dr King’s New Life Pills saying they keep his family in splendid health. The ad promises quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 275c guaranteed at W H Kee’s Drug Store.
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W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. King
W. H. Kee
Death of Mrs William Herrold
The remains of Mrs. William Herrold died at her Urbana home Saturday morning were brought to Athens Sunday for burial. She was eighty three and died of heart failure. The funeral was Monday at 1 30 at her son W H Herrold's home on North Congress Street. Services were by Dr Slutz of the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment followed at Union Church Hebbardsville. She had long been known in Athens having formerly lived there and lately resided with her daughter Mrs H S Preston.
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William Herrold
Urbana
Athens
W. H. Herrold
North
Congress Street
Slutz
Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Church
Hebbardsville
W F M S S Convention Closes With Loyalty Theme
The thirty fourth annual W F M S convention of the B Church in Marietta district wraps sessions after Friday noon. Delegates heard officer and committee reports. next year’s convention to be held in Marietta at the first M and Church. The watchword urges loyalty to Christ through work and worship, citing I Corinthians 3 9.
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B. Church
Marietta
M. & Church
Christ
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