Morgan interests loom as coal field traffic surges in Jenkins Kentucky
Morgan interests stand to gain most from any rise in the C H and D value ahead of its sale to the Baltimore and Ohio. Norfolk and Western eyes a Norton Virginia to Elkhorn district branch, while Atlantic Coast Line and others seek coal flow. Jenkins Kentucky prepares a new town hub with a bank building hotel shops and 1000 model houses as National Bank of Jenkins opens in July.
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Norfolk & Western
Norton Va
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Tate
Nor- Geik
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Nashville
Nashville Micheel Jenkins, After Whom the Metropoli
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Jenkins
National Bank of
Frank Madden Says He Has Reformed
Frank Madden, a repeated bootlegger now serving time in the Xenia workhouse for a Bloomingburg bootlegging offense, writes to May or Theo Allen claiming reform and intent to become a better man. Locals recall Madden’s long record and expect strict action if he backslides. his reputation remains notorious in the area.
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Frank Madden
Xenia
Bloomingburg
Theo. Allen
Madden
Bicycles Banned From Sidewalks In City Warning
City officials issue a final warning against sidewalk cycling after numerous complaints. Pedestrians feel unsafe as cycles flood sidewalks. violators will be arrested and fined. Bicycles must stay in the street or face penalties.
Kingsbury and Kinship Death Notice
Mr H M Kingsbury received a report in the morning detailing the death of his wife on June Nath. Mrs Kingsbury, aged 66, passed away.
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H. M. Kingsbury
Mra
Man to Learn True Name at 21 Amid Marriage Tale
Charles KE Smith of the O K Barber Shop will reach 21 on June 20 and learn his birth name, though he will keep using Charles E. Smith after marrying Minnie Creamer in Edgefield. Adopted as a child from Franklin county home, he was raised by Anderson Smith near Sabina and recalls no knowledge of his birth parents.
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Chas. KE. Smith
O. K
Smith
Franklin County Children's Home
Anderson Smith
Civ
Sabina
Charles E. Smith
Oster Wil Run For Mayor Of Washington
John Oster Sr. announces his bid for Mayor of Washington as the first candidate to declare. He is 50, arrived from Newport nine years ago, plans a strong campaign on the Republican ticket and aims to outpace rivals.
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Washington
John Oster Sr
Oster
Barney Oldfield
Newport
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Man Files $1000 Damages Suit Over False Arrest
Raymond Penwell of Caibridew sues for $1000 claiming damages to reputation after a May arrest on a warrant charging him with far ony. He was jailed then released without trial and alleges injury from the arrest and officers involved.
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Raymond Penwell
Caibridew
Penwell
Berg
Gord
Bloomingburg Band Concerts Open Weekly Series
Local Bloomingburg band presents weekly concerts at the town center with a new platform and a standing arrangement. Leader Lance Andrews directs the group as residents enjoy performances in the small town of about 610 inhabitants.
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Thy Eifeet
Tad
Yolot
Lance Andrews
Modern Farmer Oils the Pike
William Zimmerman of the Prairie pike north of the city uses modern road oil to suppress dust on the public road. He bought several barrels and sprinkles the road, while neighbors suffer dust from passing teams and rigs.
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William Zimmerman
Prairie Pike
Ohio
Zimmerman
Antos
Jury claims confusion prompt new trial motion
Attorney C A Reid for Kerns Thompson seeks a new trial in the case against John Campbell after a verdict that awarded Campbell 17 damages. He contends jurors misunderstood the set off and total damages, leaving a 44 balance to plaintiff, with a ninth ground citing misreadings of the verdict.
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C. A. Reid
Kerns Thompson
John Campbell
Campbell
Reid
Kidney Pills for Quick and Permanent Kidney Relief
Foley's Kidney Pills are advertised for middle aged and elderly people to treat kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. The pills claim to regulate and strengthen kidney function with ingredients chosen to produce fast, strong results. Blackmer & Tanquary advertise the product.
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Foley
Blackmer & Tanquary
Ep worth League Convention Planned for Chillicothe
The Ep worth League Chillicothe District will convene June 20 and 21 at Grace M E church. Notable speakers include Rev Herbert Scott D D of Columbus Rev T W Locke of Grace church Hon C A Reid of Fayette County and Rev J Rutledge. A large district delegation is anticipated.
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Epworth League
Chillicothe District
Grace M. E. Church
Herbert Scott
D. D
Columbus
T W. Locke
Grace Church
C A. Reid
Fayette County
J. Rutledge
Belden Accepts Washington Milling Company Post
Charles Belden of Xenia has accepted a fine position with the Washington Milling Company in Washington D C and will start Wednesday. In three weeks he will be promoted to the position of a second miller.
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Zette
Charles Belden
Washington Milling Company
Washington, D. C
Fayette County Teachers Institute Opens August 7 in City
The annual Fayette County Teachers Institute will be held in the High School building on August 7. Lecturers include Supt. J. V. McMillan from Marietta Ohio and Prof. C. L. Martzolf of Athens Ohio. Officials aim to make this the best Institute ever held in Fayette County.
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Fayette County
Supt
J. V. McMillan
Marietta
Auto frightens horse in Milledgeville buggy crash
Tuesday noon Miss Helen McKay and Mrs. B. B. Stover traveling from Milledgeville along the Sabina pike were jolted when a passing auto frightened their horse. Mrs. Stover suffered bruises but not serious injuries while Miss McKay had light bruises. Mrs. J. W. Willis visited Mrs. Stover today.
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Helen McKay
S. Stover
J. W. Willis
Milledgeville
Sabina Pike
Christian Endeavor Society Plans Wednesday Hay Ride
The Presbyterian church group invites all members to a hay ride on Wednesday evening leaving the church at seven o'clock. The event is hosted by the Christian Endeavor Society.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Train Strikes Auto At Court St Crossing
D H Robbins escaped death when his Davis touring car was struck by the Grasshopper engine at West Court street crossing. The car was dragged about 60 feet before the engine stopped. The front gate was damaged and a spindle ruined, forcing the car to the garage. The engineer shut off steam and braked hard, saving the occupants.
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Warren Ticks
O TI Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Big Davis
West Court Street
Grasshopper
Council orders removal of railroad track blocking Water Street
A year and a half ago the council ordered the removal of a track laid by the C H D B Witcher and blocked Water Street and Standard yards. The company had no permission to lay the track, yet the treck remains and the street is closed despite grading near the depot. Council warns the street will open only if the company occupies the right of way too long.
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Council
C. H
Witcher
Water Street
I Conneil
Concert at Presbyterian Church Features Miss Elliott
The June 16 program at a Presbyterian church highlights Miss Elliott whose mellow voice captivates the audience. Mrs Stallar the organist and Mrs Davis join as part of the evening with remarks praising her careful, expressive singing and beauty of interpretation.
Particulars of Mr Wilson's Death
Friends report the death of Mr WA Wilson who died last Thursday after visiting his sisters in Sidney. He had left two months earlier to visit relatives in Urbana and fell ill with peritonitis on Wednesday. He was buried alongside another in Urbana.
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Sidney
Dro
Bog Wilson Iyrbana
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