Ohio General Assembly adopts amendment to constitutional bill
A 1909 Ohio constitutional amendment proposal outlines changes to legislative procedure and governor veto powers. It details passage rules, three-fifths votes, and timelines for the governor to approve or return bills, with final enactment upon proper repassage if vetoed. The document is certified by Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson.
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Bea
General Assembly
Arguera IL
Fec
Theory of State
A. D
C. A. Thompson
House of Representatives
Senate
America
Carmi A. Thompson
Ghia
State of Ohio
Proposed Ohio constitution amendment on taxation and school start dates
A 1908 Ohio proposal seeks to amend Article twelve section two to define taxation for public purposes, exempt certain properties, and state that all taxes and exemptions take effect upon adoption. The document, certified by the Secretary of State, also addresses starting a new school term on the first Monday in January.
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General Assembly
Gs of
Ohio
Te Amdocal
J.D. Chammerlain
James M. Witsttama
Senate
Thim
Vienna Law Requires Husband Consent for Ascension
In Vienna a man must obtain his wife's consent before he may ascend in Abatolon, reflecting local rule that governs marital authority and ceremonial ascent.
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Vienna
Notice to Teachers on Monthly Examinations and Boswell Schedule
The notice states teachers examinations will be held the first Saturday each month with a legal holiday rule. The Boswell Examinations run on the third Saturday to April and on the second Saturday to May. Aaron Grady, clerk.
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Aaron Grady
Strike Settled at Grooksville in Ohio Coal Dispute
John T Carding of Carding Coal reports a joint conference of coal operators and miners in Zanesville led to an agreement to resume work for 2000 idle miners starting this morning. He calls the result a victory for operators after tensions over the clean coal issue and a strike that began August 14. Horace L Chapman attended, traveling from Zanesville to Jackson for the talks.
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Columbus, O
John T. Carding
Carding Coal Company
Zanesville
Coal Nine
Carding
Horace L. Chapman
Jackson
Hocking Valley Sees July Net Decline Amid Cost Cuts
Hocking Valley railroad reports July gross earnings of 530 521 dollars, down from 624 928 the year before. Operating expenses rose to 320 984, taxes 19 805, other income 40 723, deductions from income 91 473, yielding net income of 199 981, slightly above July 1907. If deductions had not increased, net income would be about 40 000 less than July 1907.
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Hocking Valley Railroad
Accident at State Hospital grounds injuries to Mrs. Micheala
Mrs. Mary Micheala of The Plains was thrown from a buggy when a horse bolted at a jet of water near the lake. She escaped serious injury, suffering bruises and shock, after bystanders and her companion calmed the horse and she was taken to her daughter’s home for examination.
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State Hospital
Mary Micheela
Plains
Local News Briefs From Our Town This Week
Union, Meeers Saylor and Brown are busy this week hulling clover as crops yield better than expected. Nearly everyone from this place went to Athens Saturday to see Mr. Taft. W Walker was a business call in Athens Monday. Lohse suffers a violent typhoid fever attack. A surprise party honored Miss Faye Seulis Monday evening with a very good time.
Pink Pain Tablets Dr Shoops Stop Headache
An advertisement claims Pink Pain Tablets relieve woman pains and any pain anywhere in 20 minutes. It mentions a 25c box formula and advises asking a druggist or doctor about the formula. Sold by Henderson Criter Drug Co.
Skiff Explosion Bursts 800 Quarts Nitroglycerin
In Hockingport Ohio a skiff carrying 800 quarts of nitroglycerin exploded near the West Virginia shore. The blast shattered windows and shook houses for miles but caused no injuries. The mishap is blamed on a burning signal light left unattended as a steamer passed.
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Hockingport
West Virginia
Local notes from Mineral and nearby towns
Norfolk visitor Har B Danny and Columbus resident Myrtle Keiffer visit relatives. Zaleski teen James Finnegan helps at the schoolhouse. The Marshfield Glee Club sang for Bishop's temperance speech. Mrs. Hull and Mrs. McQuay guests of the Hester family. A girl born to Harvey and wife. Nellie Lathey visits Mrs. Graves. Ezra McLeod and Hattie French wed recently. Jerome Mace moves to Hockier. Replacing schools, the GIbson family moves next week. Rev. Farrar given temperance lecture praising his knowledge of saloon issues. George Sickels buys Wadley store, livery, house. former shopkeeper. Knowlton seen in town. born near Albany. Call to support home industries and a local daily paper in Athens.
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B. Danny
Norfolk
Knox
Myrtle Keiffer
Columbus
H. Giffin
James Finnegan
Zaleski
Marshfield Glee Club
Bishop's Temperance Speech
J. R. Hull
McQuay
Highland
C. V. Hester
Harvey Brooks
Nellie Lathey
C. F. Graves
Materimental
Ezra McLeod
Hattie French
Jerome Mace
Gilson
Hockier
Gibson
Mrr
Sickels
James Hageon
H. B. Knowlton
Chillicothe
Abbany
Athens
Wood Chosen Head of Ohio GOP Speakers Bureau
James P. Wood of Athens named chairman of the Republican state speakers bureau with Ira Paine of Columbus and Howard F. McGregor of Springfield as assistants. Wood, trustee of Ohio University and former Athens mayor, leads the commission on Spanish War damages claims and has long been a key county campaign organizer.
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Republican State
Department of the State
James P. Wood
Athens
Ira Paine
Columbus
Rictland County
Howard FE. McGregor
Springfield
Wood
Spenteh Treaty Claims Commission
William E. Chandler
New Hannmpshire
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
Ohio University
Joseph M. Wood
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Dr Shoop's Court Remedy Claims Safe Cough Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as harmless for mothers to use even with babies. It cites green leaves and tender stems of a mountainous shrub as the source, claiming it calms coughs and heals bronchial membranes without opium or chloroform, and urges demand through Henderson Crider Co.
College Pennants and Designs for All Budgets
Lenderston Crider Drug Co offers college pennants in varied designs with prices ranging from 10 percent to 450 dollars. Located at 9 92.
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Lenderson-Crider Drug CO
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endures In Popularity
The article extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as superior to rival remedies, noting decades of strong sales and continued merit for stomach and liver ailments. It warns against substitutes and highlights accompanying products like Favorite Remedies, Pleasant Pellets, and Little Liver Pills, praising honesty and no hidden ingredients.
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Pierce
Paty
Pila Beres
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Nice Named Clark Instructor in Physiology
Mr L Blaine Nice of near Athens has been elected to an instructorship in physiology at Clark College Worcester. He resigns as superintendent at West Rushville to take the Clark position which provides a scholarship and professorship in physiology. Nice is an Ohio University graduate class of 1902 and is the third O U graduate to join Worcester’s Clark school joining Dr W F Copeland and W A Matheny.
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L. Blaine Nice
Athens
Clark College
Worcester
Maka
Nice
Board of Education
West Rushville
Velels
Clark University
Ohio University
O. U
W. A. Matheny
These Cool Evenings Jersey Coats at Spalding
The ad promotes jersey coats priced at $3.00 and $3.50 available from Henderson Crider Drug Co at 9912. It highlights the fall weather appeal and urges readers to purchase coats for the cooler evenings.
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Spalding
Henderson-Crider Drug CO
Signers push county option election amid anti saloon drive
The Anti-Saloon League reports about 4300 signatures gathered for a county local option election with hopes to reach 5000. Petitions not filed until Monday or Tuesday, with election tentatively set for September 29 if filed. Four townships Waterloo Troy Beta and Carinze have yet to report petitions, while other towns show incomplete returns. Leaders remain optimistic of hundreds more signers forthcoming.
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Anti-Saloon Levevue
Towgsa'ps
Waterloo
Troy
Beta
Cariinze
Inex 1
Lete
Digestive Aid N Calmer For Post Meal Comfort
After a heavy meal readers are advised to use Dean's Revulets as a gentle aid. The notice suggests a routine, steady intake to soothe the stomach liver and digestion.
Stout Residence Burglarized After Clarksburg Trip
Mr and Mrs B F Stout of Parkersburg return from Clarksburg to find their home burglarized with drawers torn and items strewn about A watch and pennies are missing while a diamond stick pin valued at over 100 remains undisturbed A neighbor had checked the house and found a flashlight but did not suspect burglary until the Stouts returned and reported the theft.
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Clarksburg
B. F. Stout
Dana Roach
Parkersburg
Mrs. Stout
Fire Law To Be Applied To Church Doors
State Inspector Morgan will review church door configurations this week and likely issue an order. Many houses of worship open inward rather than outward, a fire safety violation requiring deputies to inspect churches statewide and in rural areas.
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Morgan
Albany and Columbus Residents Visit for Local Events
Several Albany residents attended Mr. Joan Chase's sale at Carpenter last Tuesday. Howard Vorhes of Columbus is visiting Albany relatives. Miss Mattie Dailey and Wdith Srith returned to Columbus after a week's visit in Albany. Mrs. W. A. Webb visits Gallipolis. Miss Mabel Gillezly spent a day in Columbus. George Sweeney and family traveled to Neteanville for the Labor Day celebration. John VcParland of Porterfield visited Mrs. Harley Reeves.
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Albany
Joan Chase
Carpenter
Wesley Webb
Will Bowers
BR. Barooka
Howard Vorhes
Columbus
Mattie Dailey
Wdith Srith
Amany
Blanche Gillodly
John Caster
Dyesville
W. A. Webb
Gallipolis
M. R. Merritt
Mabel Gillezly
George Sweeney
Neteanville
Whaley
Will Bean
Will Waley
John Whaley
Hebbardsville
P. PD. Moore
Ora Lynch
John VcParland
Porterfield
Harley Reeves
Joel Witte
U. B
Newark
Irfield County
Pérnard Seaman
Metcalf
James Fouts
Walter
M. P. Totman
Oma Frost
Sky Farm
William White
Viola Tuttle
Robert
Anna Henson
Mount Vernon
John Root
the Totman
Dunbar
Broadwell
J. FE. Rethburn
Plantsville
Grosvenor
Broadwelll
William Goodin
Fele Plumer
Er. O. Dillie
D. R. Dillie
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens
Athens resident Henry Logan praises Doan's Kidney Pills for his wife who suffered backaches and fatigue. He claims two boxes cured her ailments, noting the remedy is well known in Athens and sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Henry Logan
East Washington Street
West Washington Street
Athens
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Immigrant Station Named for Rev. Sam P. Jones
The Gulf Coast project of the Woman's Board of Home Missions of the M. E. Church South will establish and maintain an immigrant station to be named in honor of the late Rev. Sam P. Jones.
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Gulf Coast
Woman's Board of Home Missions
The
M. BE. Church
South
Sam P. Jones
Taft declines engagement citing current job
Spokane message reports William H Taft replying to a shovelman offer proposed by D Van Arsdale of Spokane and the Idaho Railway and Wavization Company. Taft states in a Hot Springs Virginia dated letter that he is not open to engagement for at least the next two months.
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Spokane
Wash
D. van Arsdale
Idaho Railway & Wavization Company
Wiliam H. Taft
Hot Springs
Sure-Enough Knocker Arnika Salve Ad
J Gootwin of Reidsville says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a sure-enough knocker for ulcers. A bad leg sore last summer healed quickly with no scar. Guaranteed for piles, sores and burns. 25e at McKee's Drug Store.
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J. Gootwin
Reidsville
McKee's
Lawrence and Bean Fire and Life Insurance Notice
Lawrence and Bean announce fire and life insurance services in Athens Ohio. The brief notice states coverage options and contact details for residents seeking policy information or quotes.
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Fire and Life Insurance
Athens
Ohio
Dairies at Ohio Club Meeting Seek Cleaner Practices
A Columbus meeting sponsored by State Dairy and Food Inspector R W Dunlap gathered officials from the State Dairymen's Association and Ohio State University to discuss improving dairy cleanliness statewide. Prospects include preparing for the new dairy inspector and aligning with new pure food laws.
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Columbus
Ohio Club
R. W. Dunlap
George D. Nichols
State Dairymen’s Association
Gieorge Scott
Profs. Guthrie and Jr
Ohio State University
State Department
Christmas Marriage Ends in Divorce Plea
Myrtle Mayhugh filed for divorce from Mibert B E Mayhugh alleging three years of neglect and inability to provide necessities. She cites habitual drinking and seeks custody of their child Virgil with W M Higley of Albany as her attorney.
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Myrtle Mayhugh
Mibert BE. Mayhbugh
W. M. Higley
Albany
Alexander Township
Two Games Played By Carpenters And Painters
The Painters defeated the Carpenters 22 to 16 in the afternoon game while the Carpenters won the morning contest 8 to 6. The doubleheader concluded with both teams sharing the day’s results.
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Carpenters and Painters
Painters
Carpenters
Fare from Athens to Cincinnati on Sept 12
The notice lists a fare from Athens to Cincinnati set at 1.59 dollars for travel on Saturday night September 12, indicating upcoming transit arrangements and price.
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Cincinnati
Athens
Denver
Colorado Springs
Puecbie
Colorado
American Bankers’ Association
To Points West and Southwest and South and Southwest
A brief note indicates meetings or events occur on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, spanning directions west and southwest and south and southwest. The fragment specifies recurring timings but lacks full details on location or organizing body.
Travel rates urged by agents in Athens and Chillicothe
Call for rates or write FS BRAN ticket agent Athens Ohio or J HW LARRABE TPA Chillicothe to arrange travel.
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FS. Bran
Tkt. Agt
Athens
J. HW. Larrabe
Chillicothe
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