Man Drowns In Scioto River At Lucasville
Harvey Cockerell, 49, a Lucasville resident and cousin of Jesse Johnson of Chillicothe, drowned after entering the deep Scioto River with a group. He could not swim, stepped into a 27 foot deep hole, and sank despite efforts by companions and nearby onlookers to reach him. Bodies were searched for through 3 pm when recovered. He had recently graduated Lucasville schools and planned to study medicine.
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Harvey Cockerell
Jesse Cockerell
Lucasville
Scioto
Cockerell
Young Cockerell
Jesse Johnson
Chillicothe
Van Gorder Faces Local Opposition in Home County
In Barrisonville last Saturday Lois camp of the Sons of Veterans endorsed RB J Williams, son in law of Captain G Milstead, boosting his candidacy for state commander. Louden Lindsay backs Williams while Barrisonville groups align locally to influence the race. California camp also endorses Williams as part of district support.
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TJ. van Gorder
Sons of Veterans
van Gorder
Louden Lindsay
RB. J. Wiliams
Portsmouth
Columbus
G. Milstead
Lois Camp
Barrisonville
Bost
Williams
California
Scioto County Holds Meeting For Homecoming Plan
Scioto county civic leaders and residents are summoned to the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening June 18 to organize a permanent committee for a county homecoming celebration set for September. Delegates are asked to report to Win. F.L. Burt, secretary of the lay order committee. Also notes arrival of Charlie and James Rdyers back from Baltimore. Tieliman's advertises best variety of high quality shoes at low prices.
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Scioto County
Portsmouth
Masonic ‘Temple
Sciolo County
Burt
Tieliman’s
Richards Marriage Ends as Wife Leaves on Anniversary
Jennie Richards left her husband Amos Richards on their eighth anniversary, departing to Riverton Kentucky with strong rumors of a second woman involved. The couple’s estrangement drew local attention as details remained guarded amid reports of tension at the Richards home.
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Jennie Richards
Riverton
Richards
Webb brought 10 county prison
Charles Webb, who murdered his sister-in-law Mrs. Joey Webb, was moved from New Boston to the county jail under strong guard. Lynn's ambulance conveyed the prisoner while Sheriff Len, Chief Tavens, and others followed. The inmate wore a hat fitted for a guard’s bearing, awaiting his Monday bearing, as revival of plans continued.
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Charles Webb
Joey Webb Thei
New Boston
Lynn
Len
Tavens
Ottier iSmavith
Glosa
Ira
County Affords is Celebrities in Who's Who in Ameri ca
An OCR fragment lists three notable names from Who's Who in America held at the Public Library. It mentions Elmer Dover Henry J Bannon and Captain N W Evans replacing other entries and notes related political and public service references.
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Ifs
Public
Elmer Dover
Henry J. Bannon
N. W. Evans
Indre
A. CG. Thompson
Ger. Jacob
Zaph Heirs Reach Peaceable Settlement Of Estate
Attorneys report a mutual agreement settling the Zaph partition with Jacob taking the house on Chillicothe Pike at $15,900 and Thos receiving five city and suburban tracts plus a cash payment between two and three thousand dollars. court confirmation of the division remains.
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Jacob Zaph
Chillicothe Pike
Aph
Voracious Beetles Reported Damaging Fruit Crops
Fruit growers in the region report a beetle infestation harming green apples and grapes. Experts blame a voracious species that feeds on young fruit, with locals like J C Halterin and Isaac Hughes noting field sightings. Dr Oscar Melaughlin has tested germicides without success. a neighbor’s salt and sulfur mixture shows some control.
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Phe Jackson
Standard Journal
J. C. Halterain
Oscar
Melaughlin
Rocky Hill
McLaighlin
Bloomfield Township
Isaac Hughes
Madison
Vom Jones
Hughes
Farmer Mault Tangled in Contempt Over Alimony
Contempt proceedings initiated against George Gilliland of Bloom township for failing to pay alimony of $150 to his wife under a court order. Attorney George Osborn represented the wife at the hearing. May 1907 saw Judge Blair order Aaron Mantz to pay $10 into court from Gilliland’s funds within three months. Mrs Gilliland states no payment was ever made. A separate note reports Charles Hester killing a garden snake in the M. Stanton Company basement on Wednesday morning.
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George Megilliland
Bloom Township
Unien
Coarge MM. Osborn
Blair
Aaron Mantz
Gilliland
Cilliland Stales
Death Comes To Her Slowly in Moderry
Miss Susan Hose of Grant and Mont streets Moderry died Wednesday morning from pernicious anemia. She had lived with her mother Mrs James Rose for two years. The remains will be taken to Grayson for burial.
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Susan Hose
James Rose
Grant and
Mont Streets
Moderry
Misa Kieeerage
Grayson, Ke
Harvester Oil at 25 Cents a Gallon
Harvester Oil is offered at Stahler's for 25 cents a gallon in a bargain display. Domestic fuel prices and local merchant promotions highlight the sale for motorists and farmers seeking economical options.
Kent Loses Jury in Replevin Case Over Erwin Property
The jury decided against W. Kent in the replevin suit against Samuel and Nancy Erwin after deliberation. Damages awarded to the defendants covered costs, and the court adjourned with Judge Blair releasing the petitioner in order to be called later. Also noted is Democrat T. H. Jones of Ironton visiting Scioto County for a campaign meeting.
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W. Kent
Samuel
Nancy Erwin
Am Hegee
Sain Kent
Blair
No clear headline due to garbled OCR text
Weather note from Ohio dated June 10 mentions possible showers tonight or Thursday with cooler conditions in the western portion.
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Ohio
West Portion
Harness Sale Offers Discounts on Davey Gear
We are selling harnesses this month to reduce stock. The offer promises savings of 33 E38 on every dollar’s worth of goods. Customers can send in repairs and be shown a neat job at reasonable prices.
Men’s durable Pants and dress parts on sale at Goodman's
Advertisement lists durable men’s pants for Sunday wear at $2.00, dress parts in pure worsteds valued up to $46.00, negligee shirts from the 1908 pattern range, and a tie sale price of 29 cents. Includes quantities and assorted prices.
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Lee
Goodman
Ebay
Cincinnati Salvage Company
Cincinnati Salvage Co
Suatesn
Alan
Bael
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Stahler's
John EH
Martin’ J. Reissinger
Jenny Bannon
Butek
van Gorden
Stahler’s
Baltimore
Charlie
James Rdyers
Amos Richar
Webb
Who's Who IN
America
I Pallican
B. Shevanse
Frans
HL Smith
Tappan
Alt
Siding Ahsen
Dover
Farmer Mault
Charles Hester
M. Stanton Company
Kent
T. If. B. Tones
Ironton
Baty Bopalig
Times Uratrer
the Shroeder Harness Co
Third Street
Market
Cincinnat) Salvage Co
Goodman Clothing Co
Summit Street
Toledo
Price, Loeb & Co
Cincinnati
D. B. Sachs Pants Co
Alba
Hing
Chillicothe St
Portsmouth, Ohio
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