Tax rhetoric on liquor revenue and Athens dry ballot impact
The piece argues liquor taxes fund state and local services, warns Athens county voters dry will raise taxes, and cites Nelsonville vs Athens tax comparisons. It laments misrepresentation by anti saloon forces and notes petition signatures become public under Rose Law with strict signatory rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonille
Neilsonville
Athens County
Amti Saloon Party
Anti-Saloon Party
Common Pleas
Anti-daloon
Personal Liberty League
Ohio
United States
Treasury
Washington
Athens
Glouster
Washington D. H
Liverpool
County weighs beer revenue to aid municipalities
The county considers whether to retain revenue from alcohol under conditions that prevent dates and consumption of beer and whiskey from bringing any profit to municipalities, county, and state.
Prohibition’s Impact on Athens County Laborers Questioned
A county-wide argument argues that banning alcohol would devastate the labor force and local economy. It warns of job losses in brewing, mining, farming, and related industries, and urges a measured, nonpartisan investigation before the vote.
Community Guest List From Plantsville Area
Amce Rubberman and family were Sunday guests of Bi Norris. Rev. D. W. Lambert and wife of Hamden visit relatives nearby. Horace Gage and wife of Pattinsville spent Sunday at Sardine Cowee. Elbert Athey and wife visiting friends in Marietta this week. Woodyard family of Sharpsburg spent Sunday with son William Woodyard and wife. A L Huffman and wife were at Athens last Tuesday. Lane Smith and wife and Migs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amce Rubberman
Bi Norris
D. W. Lambert
Hamden
Horace Gage
Pattinsville
Elbert Athey
Marietta
Mr. Woodyard
Sharpsburg
William Woodyard
A. LL Huffman
Athens
Lane Smith
Migs
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Adverts Cure Animal Ailments
An 19th century style advertisement for Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claims to cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on the symptoms. It lists ailments such as coughs colds worms bots stomach issues miscarriages and skin disorders and notes availability through H. Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. at a New York address with a mailed free book offer.
Community Notes From Local Visits And Gatherings
Sarah Parkins of Iowa called on friends here last Saturday. W. H. Mack and wife of Bellingham Washington visit relatives here and at Chester Hill. Horsehell Carpenter and family spent Sunday with Bartlett friends. H. D. Bingham family left for Big Bend West Virginia after a two weeks visit nearby. On September 6 Jonathan Fawcett entertained in honor of Mr W H Mocks with D I Fawcett Mrs Monroe Lucille Campbell Chester Hill George Fawcett Job Clark Elizabeth Fawcett Plantaville W H Mock and wife of Bellingham Washington.
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Sarah Parkins
Iowa
W. H. Mack
Bellingham
Wash
Chester Hill
Horsehell Carpenter
Bartlett
H. D. Bingham
Big Bend
W. Va
Jonathan Fawcett
W. H. Mocks
D. I. Fawcett
Monroe
Lucille Campbell
George Fawcett
Job (Lark
Elizabeth Fawcett
Plantaville
W. H. Mock
Harmony Hill Social and Family Visits Noted
Harmony Hill residents posted a weekend of visitors and greetings with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Poston and children from New England stopping by M. N. Linscott’s family. Carrie Thorp of Parkersburg visited her parents G. K. and Mrs. Thorp. A temperance rally drew attendees from the area and a Bremen farm hand, Charles Buckley, returned home injured with a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Poston
New England
Ms. Poston
M. N. Linscott
Carrie Thorp
Parkersburg
G. K. Thorp
H. Noland
Sam Marshall
C. Jones
Amanda Cook
Ethel
Lawrence Schoonover
Elmer Crawford
Guy Crawford
Susie Linscott
Torch Baptist Church
G. BE. Kreager
Torch Hill
J. T. Devore
Torch
Charles Buckley
Bremen
T. C. Smith
M. Linscott
Edith Watson
Business College
George Houston
Glen Russell
Lawn Tennis Gear Sale At Henderson-Curider Drug Co
The best time of the year for lawn tennis is now with equipment on sale. Racquets priced at two dollars and nets at one dollar. Henderson Curider Drug Co. announces the sale and lists contact number 9-1612.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nets
Henderson
Curider Drug CO
Local engagements and visits fill weekend in Frost area
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hayes and children of Frost visited relatives there over the weekend. Rev B H Wilson and family spent time with his father Elias Wilson. Wilson spoke on Sunday School Work and Temperance at local churches and earned many friends. Several residents and guests from Athens Little Hocking and Marietta were noted for visits and services including Emblems of Liberty cantata at the Baptist Rally Day with decorations from Athens and Delmar Stranks Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hayes
Frost
Clarence Jones
New England
B. H. Wilson
Crooksville
G. BE. Kreager
Troy Church
Harry Kirker
May
Helen Kirker
Leefan
Mloyd Dunfee
Wooster
L. Dunfee
Cal Atkinson
Addie Knowles
Sarah Brewster
Littl Hocking
Albert Woodruff
Athens
W. Y. Bowles
Ola Foster
Little Hocking
Ella Scarlett
Susie Linscott
Harmony Hill
Alice B. Dye
Ethel Danfee
Parkersburg
W. Va
Clyde Scott
Marietta
Henry Posey
Decatur Township
Simpson
Pittsburg
Belle Mead Sweets Candy From Hendersons Sells Weekly
Local ad promotes Belle Mead Sweets described as pure and fresh from a modern sanitary factory. Hendersons advertises frequent sales with contact for ordering and pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Mead
Henderson- c
School Start Sparks Local Welcome in New England
Miss Edna Wharff of Stewart began her school here Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Stanton James and Mr Morris of Athens and Mrs Eliza Faires of Glouster spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Len McDonald. Mrs Join Pickett of Athens visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Wharff
Stewart
Stanton James
Morris
Athens
Eliza Faires
Glouster
Len McDonald
Join Pickett
Local Visits Across Town Reported This Week
Mrs. John Basley’s family details rest with last week. Mr. and Mrs. Byers of Broadwell called on Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ragan Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. B. Poston with children visited relatives in Little Hocking Friday to Sunday. Mrs. Susan Copeland visited her daughter Mrs. Mary Hoisington in Stewart last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Basley
Nelsonville Notes and Local News Update
Miss Lou Hancher and brother will attend school in Iowa this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Varner travel to Forest county Wisconsin for illness of Mrs. Varner’s sister, formerly of Nelsonville. A traveling salesman lost a grip at Logan on the Hocking Valley train with about $80 in valuables. The Y M C A building opening on September 20 is planned with special trains and miners massing to hear Thomas L. Lewis and others. Nelsonville hospital starts strong patronage, Athens county benefits, physicians led effort. Charles Lynch alias Davis jailed for assault on a white child from the county poorhouse. Favorite Gold and Copper Mining directors meet. nature of business not disclosed. J M Moore to supervise a Louise Coal mine in Torchlight Kentucky. McDowells attend Lan ner McSherry wedding at Haydenville. Edward W. Berringer hospitalized at Hotel Berringer. previously at Circleville. Louis Eberle, druggist, improving from typhoid fever.
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Athens County
Great Lakes
Hocking Valley
Lou Hancher
Iowa
Frank Varner
Forest County
Wis
George Tucker
Varner
Barton & Hill
East End
Mattie Warrén
Montana
W. H. Parks
Logan
Hacking Valley
Thomas L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Charles Towson
New York
C. L. Fay
Greensburg
Albert Douglass
Chillicothe
Nelsonville Hospital
Charles Lynch
Davis
East
Nelsonville
Lynch
Woman Black Hand threat prompts Cleveland police
In Cleveland on September 16 a female Black Hand member is suspected after a letter to cobbler Joseph Presti threatens his life unless he pays 1500 dollars. Police believe a woman is involved in extortion efforts in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Joseph Presti
Pupil Weds Art Teacher in Lebanon Society Sensation
Miss Bertha Hutchins art teacher in the public schools of Lebanon married her pupil Morris Monroe last May after eloping to Covington Kentucky. The news broke as Monroe departed for his new home in Detroit, creating a social stir in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Bertha Hutchins
Morris Monroe
Covington
Detroit
Unclear phrase hints at danger in indulgence
The sentence suggests that pleasures some men seek may drive others to self harm or fatal choices, reflecting on moral risk and personal responsibility.
Parens and Turkeys Treated Well Before Christmas
A brief note reflects seasonal care practices with families prioritizing holiday meals and gift customs as Christmas approaches. The line hints at generosity toward animals and people in homes during the festive period.
Cleaning and Pressing at Joe Johnson's Press Shop
Advertisement notes clothing cleaning, pressing and repair services at Joe Johnson's Press Shop located over Fulton's grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Fulton
Jewelry Repair by V. C. Loos
Local ad announces first class watch clock and jewelry repairing services by V. C. Loos offering expert restoration and maintenance for timepieces and precious items.
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V. C. Loos
Waist Pins 25c a Pair Guaranteed by Loos
Waist pins offered at 25 cents per pair with guarantee by V. C. Loos.
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V. C. Loos
Motor Washing Machine Advertisement
Hardware ad touts a motor washing machine to ease wash day. Sold on approval through H. L. Wheaton at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wheaton
Dry Cleaning Ad Promises Better Service and Lower Price
The Athens Dye Works offers cleaning and pressing of clothing with claims of better results and lower overall cost. Reasons are given, and readers are encouraged to phone for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Truthful Talkers Hindered by Uncontrollable Desire
A short aphorism notes that many people strive for truth but are deflected by an urge to talk. It highlights self control as the key to clear communication and honest discourse.
Notice of Peter Hanson Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing
Peter E. Hanson formerly declared bankrupt on July 16 1908 asks to revoke discharge. The U S District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division schedules a hearing in Columbus on October 9 1908 at forenoon before the court. Creditors and interested parties may appear to show cause. G W Rose Attorney. 9 10 12 wk.
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Peter E. Hanson
District Court of the United States
Southern District of Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
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