Ancient Quebec and Atlantic voyage lore from imperial years
An extended travelogue recounts a voyage from Montreal to Quebec and across the Atlantic. The author notes Wolfe and Montcalm at Abraham, the French and British fortifications, and modern sights and gentry at Quebec. He describes the shipboard life, ice hazards, and the spirited tug of war between Canadians and Americans, along with coastal scenes and gulls tracking ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Wolfe
Montcalm
Plains of Abraham
McClure’s
Montreal
Gulf
France
Niagara
Thousand Islands
Montgomery
Benedict Arnold
Abraham
Arnold
Death of Mrs Harper at age ninety two
Death of Mrs Catherine Harper aged ninety years and twelve days occurred July 24 at the home of her daughter Mrs Aaron Young near Marshfield. She was buried at Connett's Cemetery near Nelsonville. She was an estimable Christian lady and is survived by three children: B Harper of Butler Missouri, George H Harper of Marshfield and Mrs Jaren Young of Hamley Rex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Catherine Harper
Aaron Young
Marahfield
Connett
Modernized Biological Department Improves University Lab
The Biological department at the university underwent extensive repairs and upgrades. Rooms were cleaned papered and painted new lockers and an aquarium were added to aid student work. A first class microscope, improved stands and condensers, and a paraffin bath enhance Histology and Bacteriology study. The private collection of marine forms from Ward's Island adds valuable material for comparative study. Opportunities in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Histology, Bacteriology and Botany expand with strong facilities and cross college admission benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Ward's Tall
Mass
Mercer
Coolville Camp Meeting Attendees Rise Despite Weather
Inclement weather reduced attendance but crowds remained strong at Coolville camp meeting. Brother Ostrom preached twice daily while long-time minister Bro. H. D. Morgan drew praise from old friends. Managers spent several hundred dollars on repairs, aiming to boost the grounds into a premier religious retreat.
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Coote Cave Cinet Vie
Grounts
Ostrom
It. D. Morgan
Board of Managers
Coolville
Mountain Lase
G.R. Cysrners
Reutinger Re-elected Chief Game Warden of Ohio
Mr L H Reutinger was re elected by the commission in Columbus for another year as chief game warden of Olly. During his term he has diligently protected fish and game and helped restore inland stocks after prior depletion. His reappointment is praised as a high compliment for his efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Reutinger
Olly
Commission
Columbus
Rettinger
Ohio
Reutinger
Switch Tower Ready At B and O Crossing
The switch tower at the B and O crossing near Grosvenor is now in operation after months of work. The tower houses the Intest apparatus and interlocking switches to prevent collisions and includes a derailing apparatus about a hundred yards away. Telegraph operations move to the tower under J E Woodworth with Clyde Borden handling night duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&o
Grosvenor
J. E. Woodworth
Clyde Borden
Labor Day Proclamation from Ohio Governor Nash
Governor Nash calls Ohioans to observe Labor Day on September 1st as the first Monday of September and a holiday. He emphasizes the day should be kept to honor workers in fields and shops, whose labor underpins private and national prosperity, urging citizens to devote it to improvement and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
State of
Ohio
General Assembly
Ontaco
Signal Corps Reunion in Chicago Aug 2–3
ith annual reunion of the U S Veteran Signal Corps Association will be held in Chicago August 2 and 3 at Handel Wall 40 Randolph between State and Wabash. Special committees prepare reception and entertainment. all comrades who served in the Signal Corps during the war are urged to attend and share in the cheer. Cras W Mancr, Secy, 145 Franklin St Boston. T M Sewet, Pres New Athens.
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Ith
U.S. Veteran Signal Corps Association
Chicago
Handel Wall
Randolph Street
State and
Wabash Avenue
Old Signal Corps
Cras
W. Mancr
Franklin Street
Boston
Mass
T. M. Sewet
New Athens
Marriage License Notice From Morgan and Jackson Districts
Marriage license entries listed include Leslie D B Adams of Morgan county and Rosa L McMullen of Big Run. Rey War ren Moon with Lewis Howenstine and Iquia Rasp of Jacksonville. William Lucas of Broadwell and Rixivilla Tablor of Kilvert. William Beckle and Isabella Hutchins of Daleton. Frank Robe and Mary A Taylor of Jacksonville. Elmer Milligan and Ida Runyon of Derthick. L C Curfman, Chas Roberts, Lysander, and Lizie Hartley of Judson.
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Leslie DB. Adams
Morgan County
Rosa L. McMullen
Rey
Warren Moon
Lewis Howenstine
Iquia Rasp
Jacksonville
William Lucas
Broadwell
Rixivilla Tablor
William Beckle
Isabella Hutchins
Daleton
Frank Robe
Mary A. Taylor
Parkins
Elmer Milligan
Ida Runyon
Derthick
L.C. Curfman
Chas. Roberts
Lysander
Lizie Hartley
Judson
Ladies Visit Council For New Sidewalk On High Street
Miss Maggie Snomas led a delegation of High Street ladies before the council Monday night seeking a new sidewalk. Mr Blackwood advocated the cause with a strong speech urging the proper grade be laid at once, in line with the requested mitigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Snomas
High Street
Mr. Blackwood
Reunion of Turchins Brigade Held in Columbus
The annual reunion of Turchin's Brigade, Army of the Cumberland, comprising the 11th, 1st, 3rd, and other Ohio and Indiana regiments, will be in the state house Columbus on Wednesday September 5. Exercises start at 1 p.m. and end with an evening session. All survivors urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turchins
Turchin
Army of the Cumberland
Ohio
Indiana
State House
Columbus
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cornerstone Remedy
Fragmentary text touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel salve as cure-all for skin diseases and other ailments. Mentions counterfeits packaged to fool buyers and a claim of efficacy against various conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
DeWitt
Cilne
Ohio wildlife laws republished for Athens county readers
State Game Warden L H Reutinger highlights Ohio statutes on catching birds and hunting seasons. It lists protected species, allowed seasons for quail snipe and waterfowl, fishing rules in Lake Erie waters, licensing and tonnage taxes, net construction requirements, and penalties from fines to imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Athens
L. H. Reutinger
Samme
Pend
Grand
Mercer County
Lake Erie
Opera House Leased To Local Manager For Season
Town council voted Monday night to lease the opera house to Charles Slaughter for the coming season. Slaughter will pay 0 for thirty entertainments, a figure Thompson & Armstrong could not accept. The notice also includes a medical advertisement praising Hall's Catarrh Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with warnings about counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slaughter
Slaughter
Thompson & Armstrong
Knights of Columbus reunion at Pot-in-Bay
Knights of Columbus event notes an Ohio Central Lines round trip fare for an August outing. Tickets valid for return until the August cutoff, details incomplete due to OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Ohio Central Lines
Fang Ss
Notice to Teachers at Athens County Institute 1900
The Athens County Teachers Annual Institute begins in August 1900 for two weeks. Instructors include Dr. J. P. Gordy Dr. Byron W. King and Miss Anna W. Suckbee. All teachers should attend. printed announcements available from Samoan A. Hearry Jacksonville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Teachers
J. P. Gordy
Byron W. King
Anna W. Suckbee
Samoan A. Hearry
Jacksonville
Ohio
Colored Camp Meeting at Cheshire Sunday
Special train via EK and M Ry leaving Athens at 7 41 a m. Fare only 1 for the round trip. Returning special train will leave Cheshire at no p.m. Millions will be spent in politics this year. We need money to sustain the campaign as we do the body. Dyspeptics used to starve. Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and allows eating all the good food. Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tren
Uncle Sam
Cincinnati
Dayton
O'Bleness
America
India
Chine
Cheshire
EK &M. Ry
Athens
Cline
Ohio University Commercial Department Sees Enrollment Growth
Business education draws young students to a restructured Ohio University Commercial department with doubled enrollment in business and stenography after substantial trustees’ funding. This summer the admissions outlook improves for fall term. prospective students may contact Principal C. M. Covenan for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Muaraty Senvaeawente
C.M. Covenan
Co and M V Excursions to Atlantic Coast Resorts
Excursion tickets go on sale Thursday August 9 via C and McV and Pennsylvania Lines for round trips from Lancaster at 13.00 valid twelve days. Destinations include Atlantic City Cape May Avalon Angles Sea Hotty Beach Ocean City Sea Isle Willwood Rehoboth and Ocean City Maryland New Jersey and Delaware resorts. Contact H V theket agent for details.
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C. & McV
Penrshivant
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic City
Cape May
Avalon
Angie Sea
Hotty Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle Bay
Willwood
New Jersey
Rehobeth
Delaware
Maryland
Lancaster
H. V. Theket
C & Bly
Pennsylvania
Alt
Moe
Toc
Pely
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Beautiful
St. Lawrence
Fors
New Foundland
Liverpool
Chateau Frogteuse
Atlantic
Gibraltar
England
Wales
Ireland
Dominion
Beile Island Strait
Foundland
Banka
Vancouver
The
Coolville Camp Meeting
DeWit
Ciloe’s
Labor Day
Signal Corps Reunion
Ladies Visit Council
Statutes OF
Lieking
Lake Dele
Bodanel
Commissioners of Fish and Game
Masmee
Sandusky Bays
Opera
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Rugglata, Tac
G.& MV. RR
Business Education
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