Fatal hunting accident claims Wesley Mehl in Amesville
Wesley Mehl aged 30 a miner of Sugar Creek died from a gunshot wound received while hunting near Amesville on Saturday evening. His brother in law William Johnson tripped and discharged a gun striking the back of Mehl’s knee. A large artery was severed and Mehl bled to death before medical help arrived. He leaves a wife and two young sons. Coroner Lane conducted an inquest and the body was returned to Sugar Creek for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Mehl
Here
Mehl
Sugar Creek
William Johnson
Marvin Keirns
Johnson
Keirns
Henry
Lane
Nelsonville
Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by One Dose of Chamberlin's Colic
The advertisement claims a single dose of Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a severe diarrhoeal attack. R. G. Stewart of Greenville Alabama endorses the remedy after nine days of prior non relief. Available from local druggists W H McKee Athens Lash Barton Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
R. G. Stewart
Stewart & Bro
Greenville
Ala
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Athens and
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Oldest Soldier in the County
William Hawk of Lodi township may be the county’s oldest veteran after attending last week’s soldiers reunion. At 89 he enlisted in the 92nd O. W. L. at age 45 and served three years. He remains active and well preserved compared with many younger men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hawk
Lodi Township
92Nd O. W. L
Mr. Hawk
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as best on market
The remedy gains favor and sales for treatment of throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and croup. It is described as pleasant safe and reliable, with vendors listed in Athens Chauncey and related drug outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
W. H. McKee
BE. R. Lash
Athens and Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Real estate transfers across townships in Athens county
A compiled list shows numerous transfers of parcels in Athens and nearby townships including Verity Dover Clinton Washington etc. between individuals and entities such as W N Finney Sarah Appleman Edward West and others with varied acres and monetary considerations from $1 to $3 528 and higher. The entries detail buyer seller parcel size and stated price across multiple townships including Athens Village Alexander Ames Bern and more with some parcels listed as no stated consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
W. N. Finney
Sarah Appleman
Verity
W. S. Cusick
Edward
Levi West
Jesse Wilson
Edgar Wilson
Toledo & Ohio Central Reports Higher Earnings for Year End 1907
The Toledo and Ohio Central shows gross earnings of 4 566 611 dollars for the year ending June 30 1907 up from 3 766 611 the prior year. Passenger numbers rose to 1 099 269 with per passenger train mile earnings at 64 cents. The Kanawha and Michigan also reports a net deficit despite a 226 000 dollar gross increase. Coal remains the dominant freight commodity for both lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo & Ohio Central
Hocking Valley
Kanawha & Michigan
K. M
Near-fatal slate fall at Clark Coal mine narrowly misses death
An accident at the Clark Coal mine on Saturday evening left miner John Lewis unharmed after two tons of slate toppled toward him but settled away from a fatal hit. His fellow workers were stunned to find him alive and not seriously hurt. Nearby news notes include visits by relatives, medical consultations in Marietta, and plans for the 63rd Ohio regiment reunion in October with expected attendance by Col. O. L. Jackson and Hon. E. J. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
John Lewis
J. H. Jones
Pleasantville
C. P
E. C. Jones
Cunningham
Marietta
H. D. Crome
Zangsville
Lewis Howard
B. A. Ellis
C. H. Dille
C. B. McCune
Athens
W. C. Davis
Cincinnati
Miss Landers
D. Dyson
F. W. Gibson
Maude
63Rd Ohio Regiment
Ocotber
O. L. Jackson
Newcastle
E. J. Jones
Amesville
Dr Chatten to Visit Athens Ohio for One Day Medical Clinic
The Bi-Chemic Medical Institute of Columbus announces that Dr Chatten and radio specialists will visit the Hotel Athens in Athens Ohio on Tuesday October 1 from 9 AM to 3 PM for free advice and consultation. The ad promises modern treatment and cure opportunities for diseases once deemed hopeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Athens
New Scientific System Claims Relief for Catarrh and Deafness
The Bi-Chemic Medical Institute offers a pain free treatment for deafness, catarrh, and bronchial issues. It promises immediate relief, a positive cure, and prevention by vapor medication and mild electrical massage. Readers are urged not to neglect catarrh as it can lead to serious throat and lung diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi-Chemic Medical Institute
Kidney and Bladder Trouble
J. K. Hall of Shepard reports severe back pain headaches dizziness and energy loss with constipation and yellowing of the skin. After trying various doctors and patent medicines he sought X Ray physician treatment and states all symptoms disappeared his complexion cleared and he feels reborn and active again.
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J. K. Hall, Shepard, O
Mr Ele Donaldeom Visitor Entry Noted
A fragmentary line records Mr Ele Donaldeom as a visitor on a certain day. The wording suggests a casual or misread entry in a local log. No additional context or details are provided.
Lurena Martin Sues Robert R Martin for Divorce in Athens County
Lurena Martin filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case number 845 seeking a divorce from Robert R Martin on grounds of willful absence for over three years The hearing is scheduled after October 31 1907 and the document notes her attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Martin
Lorena Martin
Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
X Ray Specialists Promote Cure Claims for Eye and Cancer Patients
Nervous trouble and severe eye weakness attributed to nervousness improve after two months of X Ray treatment. A cancer case near nose reportedly cured in under a month with a visible scar. The notice touts X Ray Doctors for a wide range of ailments from neuralgia to epilepsy and urges inquiries.
Local Office Hours at 40 W Gays and St Columbus
The listing notes office hours at 40 W Gays and St Columbus with 9 a.m. to 12 and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. plus evening 7 to 8 daily and Sunday 10 a.m. The text specifies location two doors west of Interurban Station and wage range per day.
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W. Gays&st
Columbus
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Amesville, O
Dan Black
Paralfine
Standard Oil CO
Vyrarg
Chamberlain
T. J. Herrold
Frank C. Kayser
F. P. McVay
Ollie Graham
W. B. Lawrence
Evan J. Jones
Alexander Township
John W. Matheny
Peter J. Glass
John Fisher
Isaac Castle
Ames Township
H. and
I. Kittle
Harley Kittle
Ira Kittle
Bern Township
J. M. Martin
Mary A. Martin
Dover Township
Clara Cassells
Lott Lowry
William Boring
George A. Boring
Melvina Fulton
Troy Township
W. M. Botkin
Elias H. Wilson
Trimble Township
J. C. Thomas
Hollister
William C. Thomas
Lizzie Molnar
J. H. Fierce
Ellsworth Raber
J. M. Welch
Hugh Hoge
The
Republican Coal Company
William Wyatt
Glouster
Andrew Kellner
Lewis Jones, Jr
Ella B. Sellers
Charlies E. Sellers
Columbus Building & Loan Co
B. F. Swope
C. W. Fisher
Ohio State
B. S. Rothman
E.S. Rothman
George Shaner
George Phillips
Jacksonville
Clinton Nicholson
Charles Stratton
Waterloo Township
P. B. Lightfritz
G. W. Arnold, Jr
W. Arnold, Jr
Hocking Mining Co
Atchison Cotton
Luzern E. Cotton
C. E. Betts
John W. Hushower
William H. Ginnity
Rosanne Lutton
Lewis H. Windie
Buchtel Township
Harvey Sayre
M. BE
Mr. L Stratton
Chauncey, L. D. Shields
Amesville R. F. Linscott
0.C
DR. Chatten
Onio
New Hotel
Ele Donaldeom
Chillicothe
Lurena Martin
Bopebins
Her Attoney
M. O. Bartholomew
Halsey St
Ness
Institute
JI. J. Travis
Edison
Zonophone
Columbia
Victor Machines
Asy Payments
Millikan & Hickle
BROWN
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