Murder of Murray City boy ends in hanging mystery
A 14 year old boy George Bimeo was found dead by hanging in a barn near his Murray City home. Inquest ruled death by hanging with rope marks. two suspects Mahlon and Rabe Lanning held then released. The community and officials debate whether the act was self inflicted, a barn play gone wrong, or crime by another party.
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Suriday
Mag
Logan
George Bimeo
Murray City
Lyons
Velock
C. Pettit
Col. Weldy
Thad Allen
George
Georgs
Mr. Alnaley
Nuimet
Mahlon Landog
Lanning
Squire Douley
Gol. Weldy
George Simko
Murray Oly
Teachers Institute Opens 32nd Session in Hocking County
The 32nd annual session of the Hocking County Teachers Institute opened Monday under President W. S. Stona. Attendance was large for the first day. Instructors include Prof. G. P. Coler, Supt. F. B. Dyer, Bapt. C. L. Boyer, Miss Matta Collison, and Miss Mabel Hoyt. Courses cover Arithmetic, Reading, Nature Study, Geography, English, Music, History, Government and Pedagogy. An informal reception and musical program followed in the school assembly room with performances by Misses McCarthy, Brooke, Bowen, Watkins, Hoyt, Prof. Boyer, J. B. Doullison and Mae Montgomery, ending in a happy social note.
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Hocking County
Teacher’s Institute
W. 8.Stona
G. P. Coler
Ann Arbor
Mich
F. B. Dyer
Madisonville
C. L. Boyer
Circleville
Matta Collison
Mabel Hoyt
Logan
Miasea McCarthy
Ruth Brooke
The Plague Reaches Europe From Asia and Portugal
The report notes bubonic plague spreading west from Hong Kong to Europe, with outbreaks in Bombay and now Oporto Portugal. Quarantine imposed by Spanish authorities. Despite fears, experts say virulence wanes westward and large epidemics are unlikely in modern Europe. The piece emphasizes dirty ports as risk zones and cites historical context of the black death.
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Hong Kong
Europe
China
India
Bombay
Alexandria
Egypt
Oporto
Portugal
Ita
Mediterranean
America
Stone and Croker Back Bryan in Democratic Fight
Vice President Wilh I Stone repudiates reports he would back Rear-Admiral Schley for the Democratic nomination. He declares persistent support for Bryan and criticizes Saratoga anti Bryan conferences. Croker’s return shifts New York to Bryan, expanding anti expansion sentiment. War plans move to Sept 1 and later as Miles pushes cavalry, Otis front command debated. Dewey celebration promises a vast district parade and grand demonstrations.
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Washinnton
Aucent
Wilh I. Stone
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Bryan
Schley
Stone
Rot
Saratoga, N. Y
Croker
New York
England
New York State
Europe
Philippines
Root
War Department
Manila
Merritt
Otis
Corbin
Otix
Alger
White House
Hia
Ludington
Pro
Morgan City
Indiana
Miles
Twothay
Obituary of Henry Stotaz Adcock in Ohio death notice
Henry Stotaz Adcock born April 28 1887 in Jackson County Ohio died August 1899 at his Hocking County residence aged 62 years 1 month 18 days He was first married Oct 20 1861 to Julia A Lott then to Jane J Switzer after his first wife died They had ten children four sons and six daughters with three daughters dying in infancy His wife Julia died Dec 1885 leaving three sons and three daughters All are living He enlisted in 1862 served in Co H 7th Ohio Cavalry wounded December 1862 captured Libby Prison paroled discharged April 10 1863 He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church He suffered paralysis from June 27 1897 until his death He expressed faith in the Lord's will and spoke of heaven at the end Funeral Aug 17 1800 at his residence conducted by Rev N W Goad with Reverends Younker and Block officiating He was buried in Friendship Cemetery near Hancock Ohio. The obituary notes his Christian faith, Civil War service, and large family with surviving spouse Jane Switzer and multiple children.
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Henry Stotaz Adcock
Henry Broks Adcock
John
Elizabeth Adcock
Jackson
Perry Co
Ohio
Hocking Co
Julia
Peter and Catharine
Lott
W. C. Holiday
Sume Rio
Libby
Co. H
Methodist Episcopal Church
N. W. Goad
Williams, Younker
Block
Friendship Cemetary
Hancock
President’s selection guides new regiments in war effort
The government is placing nearly 100000 troops at its disposal with ten new regiments being recruited and drilled. Veterans and regulars lead the ranks, while volunteers fill lower grades. Governors are asked for names of officers who served with state troops, aiming to replicate proven fitness and experience. The war department seeks to avoid recruiting green officers and redeem its wartime mistakes.
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Hellev
Moers
War Department
Officers Green
Ten More Regiments to Be Raised for Volunteer Infantry
Secretary Root pledges action to push promotions in the Philippines as an order directs the organization of ten additional regiments of volunteer infantry under the act authorizing 55,000 volunteers for two years. The regular army now stands at about 45,000 men.
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Root
Wood
Philippines
Congress
Do It Yourself Kidney Disease Remedy Advertisement
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and urinary diseases. It claims quick relief for incontinence, back pain, and urinary discomfort, and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet in exchange for a full postal address. It also mentions benefits for liver bladder blood rheumatism and constipation in a single promotional pitch.
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David Kennedy
DR David Kennedy Corporation
Wil Vo
Tuttlefield Route To Third Annual Encampment Philadelphia
Attention G. A. R. take the route to the Third Annual Encampment in Philadelphia from September 4 to 9 1808. B&O Southwestern Ry offers excellent westward service with deluxe coaches drawing rooms and sleeping cars. Low rates from all points. tickets on sale September 1 to 4. return by September 20. For details contact B and O 8 W Ry agents or G P McCarry Cincinnati Ohio.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Ry
W. Ry
P. McCarry
Gen. Pass
Agty Cincinndti
Notice to Farmers in Hocking and Vinton Counties
W. P. Miner advises farmers in Hocking and Vinton counties that demand for Basio Fertiliser Co goods is high. He cannot meet all farmers in person but will accept mailed orders or word left at his Union Furnace store to receive personal attention. Augusta date from Union Furnace Ohio.
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Hocking
Vinton
Basio Ferterliser Co
Union Furnace
W. P. Miner
Aug
Dew
Unian Farnace
Notles Cash Pall for Ginseng and Yot Low Art
A fragmented clipping notes Notles and Cash arranging a pall for Ginseng and Yot Low Art at Cases Drug Store, with sparse details on exact participants or occasion. The readable bits suggest a local shop event or filing. Further context unavailable.
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Cases Drug Store
Silent Washington Depts Continue Political Nonsense
The piece criticizes the War Department under a new head for vague public remarks and ongoing recruitment, argues more regiments will form, and disputes calls for volunteers. It condemns anti-McKinley sentiment among Black voters, notes race-baiting advisers, and mocks Navy cliques seeking to use Dewey’s arrival for political gain amid a deteriorating public discourse.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Clay
Tom Reed
The
Treasury
Boutwell
Maes
Reed
House
Representative Bankhead
Ala
Saratoga
Alabama
Bryan
Sempron Clique
Dewey
Uoleas
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Thas
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Wader
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Werner Company
Schulis Bldg
Columbus
Stone and Croker
Goldites
Potter
McKinley
Burrows
District of Columbia
Notles
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