Local notes from Athens and area reach wide topics
Miss Rosa Minear sails to Cincinnati for a week with the Humphreys. The marriage of William Carter and Cora Nice takes place with Rev. G W King officiating. Dowler returns to Venus exposition to represent the American Car and Foundry Co. in St. Louis. Divorce actions filed in common pleas court include James M Kenney vs Alpha Kenney and John Starkey vs Sarah Starkey. The Bachelors’ Terpsichorean club held its first dance at the Armory with about twenty two couples. many Athens residents attended including Rosa Minear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Carter
Yckdale
Cora Nice
Big Ran Cok
Prelate Ice
G. W. King
Dowler
Athena
New York
Venus Exposition
American Car and Foundry Company of
St. Louis
Common Pleas Court
James M. Kenney
Alpha Kenney
Alexander Township
Downington
Meigs County
John Starkey
Sarah Starkey
Rome Township
George Everetts
John Harris
Terpsichorean Club
Armory
Martha Boggus
Greenfield
Jyllian Casto
Parkersburg
Clawdtha Packard
Urbana
W. B. Golden
D. C. Slaughter
T.C. Welch
D. Thompson
Bess Bell
Nelle Walker
Tertha Hoover
Florence Craig
Flo. Heiges
Florence Lash
Harrietta Arscott
Mary Arncott
Mary Pickett
Panzy Werrold
Grace Stickney
Rosa Minear
Florence Sackett
Rana Thompson
Miss Cline
Miss Shaman
Clyde Edmundson
J. G. O'Bleness
Warren Francis
Ea. Walker
D. C G. Slaughter
H. H. Haning
Art. Wolf
HL. G. Bartlett
Boyd Rochester
J. B. Hill
Cay
Stickney
John Gist
W. B. Walden
F.R. Rougher
E. J. Berry
Samuel McGrew
F. A W. Logan
T. C. Welch
Philip Welch
Watson Craig
Dr. Haatinger
Vomeroy
Rosenberger Burned in Explosion at Penitentiary
Isaac Rosenberger who was recently sent to the penitentiary for burglary was badly burned Thursday in block D at the Athens county institution. He lit gas jets on the first tier, ignited a jet on a second tier cell, and was hurled from the doorway by a sudden blast. Guards found him rolling in pain and he was taken to the hospital. his face neck and hands suffered severe burns and his eyes may be affected. He claimed the jet had no tip and the gas filled the cell quickly before the explosion. The report notes accompanying social mentions and local notices following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberger
Isaac Rosenberger
Athens County
Liesenberger
What Two Gents Will Do For Asthma Sufferers
The note cites Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for grippe coughs and asthma, claiming one dose costs a certain amount and offers protection. It also mentions figures such as C B Henderson and Henry James with various roles and interests, including a president’s niece and notable readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. B. Henderson
Fotey
B. Henderson
Porto Rican Question Sparks Constitutional Debate
The article weighs two guiding principles in the Porto Rican question. One serves the island alone, the other upholds a fundamental national principle with lasting impact. It argues that any misstep on the constitutional power to levy duties on Puerto Rican products cannot be corrected later. The House debate emphasizes interpreting the Constitution, urging adherence to freedom of trade only as a temporary concession to a more crucial constitutional principle.
Electric Bitters praised as best selling tonic in Belleville
Abraham Hare, Belleville druggist, touts Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years, claiming they tone the stomach, regulate liver and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and build up the entire system. Also notes political debate about the silver plank and cautions on proper feeding and horse digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Hare
Belleville, C
W. H. Mckee
Dr Kings New Discovery Gifts Free Trials Amid Health Claims
Public notices Dr Kings New Discovery claims to have given away over ten million trial bottles helping thousands with consumption coughs colds and lung diseases. W H McKee druggist offers free trials while regular bottles sell for 0.5 and 1.00 with guarantee. Mayor Van Wreck reports waterfront pierhead thefts in New York criticizing eminent property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W.H. McKee
van Wreck
Pierhead
New York
Homeseeker Excursions via Ohio Central Lines Tickets On Sale
Homeseeker excursions via Ohio Central Lines announce ticket sales on March 15 and 20 and April 14 and 17 to southern southwestern western and northwestern points. For full particulars contact Ohio Central Lines agents or write John Moores Findlay Ohio D T Cargo Toledo Columbus and Bassett. Charles W Geonce Bassett died in Chicago after arriving in 1833 and losing 85000 in the great fire. Former Vice President Adlai E Stevenson plans a trip to Hawaii and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
John Moores
Findlay, O
D. T. Cargo
Toledo
W. Peters
Columbus
D. G. Patterson
Charles W
Outbreak cures and notable items from the era
A Morganton reader cites Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing a child’s scalp sores. Banner Salve touted for sores and boils. W. H. McKee’s advertises Bucklen’s Arnica and related salves. W S McCrea, a Chicago collector, owns paintings by Meissonier and Alma Tadema. Arthur Sharp has sent three young cubs to London Zoo after East and Central Africa exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. McCrea
Chicago
Meissonier
Alma-Tadema
McCrea
Arthur Sharp
England
East
Africa
London Zoological Gardens
Grain-O advertised as coffee substitute beverage
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims it tastes like rich mocha or java but is gentler on the stomach and safe for children. The price is 25 cents per package and it is sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Coffee. Inc
Pastor reads his own novel to Milwaukee congregation
The Rev. Judson Titsworth of Plymouth Congregational Church in Milwaukee reads a self written novel to his evening congregations. It portrays a young man’s conversion as a vehicle to preach the Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Titsworth
Plymouth Congregational Church
Milwaukee
LaGrippe Cure Ad and Senator Mason Link
An advocacy ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for the grippe cough and weakness. The note mentions Senator Mason of Iowa and a schoolmate connection to Wm. A. Clark of Montana at a Bentonport district school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. B. Henderson
Mason of
Imoia
Wm. A. Clark
Montana
Little District
Bentonport
Icehouse slide and farm dairying notes from Kansas Farmer
The article describes a device to raise ice from a sled to an icehouse window, noting its hinged slide and ease of use. It adds that dairying advances made ice a farm necessity, encouraging all farmers to provide ice for hot weather. It also gives tips on fruit pits, feeding, farmers institutes attendance, and winter hauling shod shoes and blankets for teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee
Tribune
N. J. Shepherd
Kansas
American Poultry Mixture touted as cure for cholera
A verbose 19th century ad claims American Poultry Mixture cures cholera and roup in fowls, guarantees results, and offers a $50 refund if it fails. It warns of losses from cholera and urges immediate use with sanitary measures, promoting global endorsement and dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
American Mfg. Co
Prive Mwaute
Mnd
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Cincinnati
Ca. Humphrey
C. W. Hayes
Guysville
Athens
Cambridge City
Indiana
Virgina
Meredith
Hayes
Mahlon Hayes
James White
Baltimore Maryland
A. P. White
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Grace Sparks
Nelsonville
Carrie Mason of
Trimble
J. W. Earich
Natal
Pretoria
Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
Cy i B. Henderson
Monaco
Heine
Duke of
Richelieu
Archbishop Teehan
Louis XVI
France
Henry James
America
Timothy L. Woodruff
Maes. Herry Green
Wildire
Democratic Party
United States
Farm Journal
Homeseeker
Ohio ” Central Lines
Geonce Bassett
Adlai E. Stevenson
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
C. D. Ishili
Morganton
Ters
Buckien
W. H. McKee’s
C.B. Henderson
Bradfield Regulator Company
Atlanta
Larkin
Evers
Ree
Buchtel
RT. S
Lot
Bey
Bessemer
Bessemer Bessemer
Ake At
Uo Ae
Yoosiao
NPP
W. F. Scott
A. L. Corman
Chix
Auditor of States
Inville Village
Wolfourg
Wolfberg
Pees Setter
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