Local Briefs Highlight Community Notes and Upcoming Events
Hon J L Carpenter attended Mrs Jewett s funeral and Miss Nell Kurtz of Columbus visited relatives. Jesse Gabriel of Logan joined K P fairgoers. Athens Reading Club hosted at State Hospital. Several locals discussed horse values and plans for Athens Commandery attendance in Louisville. George Hill considered a wheat homestead after Western fever hits Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorick
Athens Reading Club
State Hospital
Missen Riggs
Hamden
George L. Hill
New England
Washington
Athens County
The Holland Submarine Boat and Its Parlor-Scale Uses
Readers learn of the Holland submarine’s capacity to travel underwater and approach enemy warships to plant explosive charges unseen. The ad then pivots to Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure and preventive tonic for stomach liver and blood disorders. It closes with a home improvement tip on matting and wainscoting to protect bathroom walls and preserve a clean look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
August Flower and other patent medicine notes
Advertisements tout August Flower for indigestion and biliousness, claim it cleanses the system and steadies the liver, with Green's Prize Almanac cited. Also notes on elastic eggs, Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles, Wood's Sarsaparilla for nervous troubles, and a social comparison between Indian and American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
B. Henderson
Testimonial on Chamberlain Cough Remedy from Warrington
Mr William Savory of Warrington England says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is best for bronchitis and saved his wife who was bedridden six years. Sold by W H McKee. Also notes many jewels lost in Richmond Virginia hotel fire. Hood s Sarsaparilla praised to restore appetite vitality digestion and blood strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William Savory
Warrington
England
W. H. McKee
Richmond
Grain-O praised for health benefits by family member
A letter from Washington D C touts Grain-O as a superior solid grain beverage for health and children. It also notes a Cu copper mine in Old Mexico near Tixtlea Guerrero with high ore values and Mexican silver and gold content. The piece ends with a reflection on troubles and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Genesacee Pure Food Co
le Roy
C. FE
Myrons
Old Mexico
Tixtlea
Guerrero
Acapulco
Ode to Spring Recited in Obscure Verse
Fragmentary verse speech named Ode to Spring recounts a dreamy, confused scene with references to springtime rejuvenation. The text invokes unnamed speakers and a playful, archaic tone, ending with a signature-like line claiming identity as Chictso Tins Meralé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
United Workmen Heat Kansas vs New York Contest
The United Workmen membership contest between Kansas and New York ran Sept 1 to Dec 31. New York gained 1 670 members to reach 30 441, while Kansas rose 1 877 to 39 003, giving Kansas a larger net gain but New York a higher percentage. Admissions for 1900 totaled 61 381 with a net increase of 23 064 after losses. Supreme Deputy Herrin pushes in Ohio with growing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Heat
Kansas
New York
New York Lad
Nausas
Herrin
Ohio
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell-O Idea
Family question inspires a quick dessert tip. Jell-O is promoted as a two minute no bake option with hot water and cooling. Flavors listed include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers.
Whispers of a Smoky Lamp in a Tense Household
A New York Weekly snippet presents Mr Blinke and Mrs Blinks in a tense domestic moment. The exchange questions who smoked the cigars from last Christmas as the lamp’s glow is blamed for suspicions. No one admits fault. tension rises as the scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blnke
Mrs. Blinks
Mr. Blfnke
New York Weekly
A Raging Flood and a Cures by Discovery
A telegraph line repair in Lisbon Indiana was challenged by icy floodwaters. Chas C Ellis credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his consumption after doctors warned he would die. An oak tree in Ath ens Ga is tied to a strange deed granting itself ownership of land around it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
W. A. McKee
Price Snc
Athlens
Steels
W. H. Jackson
Persona
Honest Medicine for Grippe Claims by George W Waitt
A Maine man from South Gardiner praises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the only product that helped his cough chills and grip after trying many others. He reports one bottle eased his symptoms and commends the makers of an honest medicine for their effectiveness. A dealer named W H McKee markets it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ln Grippe
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
35th Annual State Encampment R Ticket Sale Along Ohio Central Lines
Agents of Ohio Central Lines offer excursion tickets to Bellefontaine Ohio and return at one cent per mile from all Ohio stations. Tickets on May 6, 7, and 4 good for return until May 10. First English steeple pens sold at 20 shillings each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heck
Ohio Central Lines
Bellefontaine, O
Ohio
Insurance Department
Columbus
Varga
Phoenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conecticul
Sunday School Crusade and Ohio Convention in Chillicothe
Ohio Sunday School workers travel to Chillicothe for a week of crusade activities and a concurrent Ohio Sunday School Convention from Tuesday to Thursday. Noted speakers will present practical themes, Prof. Bilhorn will direct music, and a Sunday School bazar will showcase publications and equipment. Railroads offer one fare round trip from all Ohio points. inquiries to Joseph Clark.
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Ohio
Chillicothe
P.P. Bilhorn
Chicago
Joseph Clark
Cohnuobus
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap Cough Remedy Claim
The piece touts Boschee's German Syrup as the universal cure for severe throat and lung troubles. It also references Green's Prize Almanac and a questionable claim about stale candy and a social observation of a young lady in a white dress with a powdered face.
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Colman
Mich
Fenner
J. al, Mchinser
Crawford Co. Pa
Lenaxgoon
Fredonia
Dro Penner
Eac
Retty
J. Boyd Espy
Tenner
Fredonta
AKTOM
Allen-Clark Dhug
E. BR. Lash
Boschee
C. B. Henderson
Local men spend money on pleasures after earning well
Some men devote effort to making good money and then use earnings for a good time.
Pythian Sisterhood Event Offers Half-Fare Rail Tickets
The Hocking Valley railway provides half-fare round trip tickets to Springfield for May 20, 26, and 27, with return by April 1. Tickets available to the public and Pythian Order members for the KWIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Grand Lodge event in Springfield May 27 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisterhood
Rathbone Sisters
Springfield
Hocking Valley Railway
Pythian Orders
Grand Lodge of Springfield May 21 24 Ticket Sale Notice
The Grand Lodge of Springfield announces round trip tickets to Springfield at half fare from May 1 to May 25 for the general public and delegates to the Grand Lodge. Ohio residents may participate.
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I. QO
C. F. Grand Lodge of
Springfield
Hocking Valley
Grand Lodge
B and O excursions to Lincoln Cincinnati and San Francisco
The B and O Southwestern schedules excursion trips to Lincoln Nebraska May 23 to 27 1901 with return June 4 for German Baptist Brethren Conference to Cincinnati Ohio July 5 6 and 7 with return July 4 for United Society and Christian Endeavor Annual Meeting to San Francisco California July 30 to August 12 with return August 11 for Epworth League Convention to Louisville Kentucky Annual Conclave Knights Templar September 24 25 26 27 return September 2 for Grand Conclave Stellar? Noted. rates and details via B and O agent J E Larrabee Chillicothe Ohio. The man who sits down on the road to success and waits for a ride never reaches his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
German Baptist Brethren
Cincinnatii
Ohio
United N Ciety
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Cal
Epworth League
Louisville
Anmual
Knights Termars
J. E. Larrabee
Chillicothe
The Sitter of Love Town Tonics
A fragmentary verse scene places a man beside a maid’s station among petals. He sighs and leans to kiss, while a bumble bee intrudes on the moment, in a light observed mood.
He Kept His Leg After Rusty Wire Injury
J W Sullivan of Gartford Conn scratched his leg with a rusty wire twelve years ago. Inflammation and blood poisoning followed, two years of intense suffering. Doctors urged amputation, but he credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with restoring his leg. They claim cure for eruptions and blood disorders. W H McKee guarantees satisfaction or refunds at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sullivan
Gartford
Conn
Electric
W.H. McKee
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J. L. Carpenter
Carpenter
Nell Kurtz
Jesse Gabriel of
Logan
K. of P. Fair
Messrs. C. W. Harris
F. W. Bush
FP. P. McVay
Athens Commandery
Holland Submarine Boat
N Obio
Bucklen
Earth
India
United Workmen
Oliver Ferrets
Tagg
Kwights OF
Pythias Grand
Avanta
Ir A
Oer
N. KH. Fair’ _k Company
Benton
St. Lous
New
Bank of Athens
United
Tate Publections
W. Marrs
Selephene
Timne
Arar
WitTxesa
A. I. Vorys
Lawrence
Athens
S-W.ry
Parkersburg
St. Louie
Louwanu
Fast Mail
St. Louis
Neereeveerees
Son Tie Fees
Limited Express
Eikors
Celacadi
Clare Gentex
Wits Supace
Gordonshime
Toledo
Marietta
Charlston
W. VA
D. C
Akers Contes Cocter
Wits
Moulton Houk
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
Stoat Panes City
Hockin
W. H. Fisher
Gen
Athena
P.M. Weet
W. Ft. Moonx
VULIU
SUD
AIT Ull Valley Railroad Co
Lancaster
WII
Dally
CM Bexxerr
P.M. Wreennes
ALE Druggista
Hilee P. Pula
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