Local Brevities From Athens as Residents Travel
E J Jones on legal business in Columbus. Many locals visited Columbus Cincinnati and Marshfield for work and leisure with friends and relatives. Guests include Miss Lula Young Belle Bishop and Miss Cornelia Gaskell among others while Miss Augusta Dresher and Prof. Eli Dunkle enjoy vacations at Mountain Lake Park Maryland.
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J T. M. Pickering
Columbne
Simeon Pickering
Eli Dunkle
Mountain Lake Park
Margaret Townsend
Lillian Fuller
Si and
Russell
Marshfield
M. B. Port
Shawnee
Deafness Cure Claims Constitutional Remedy Only
An advertisement states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated by constitutional remedies. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes contact details in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. C. Cheeney & Co
Toledo
Irish Cow At Fair Fetches High Price Despite Flaws
A rustic tale from Seventy Years of Irish Life describes an Irish gentleman who sells a cow known for fierce kicking. The herdsman guarantees full disclosure, but the buyer learns the truth only after milking proves exhausting.
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Bedad
Gorra
Dragon Tree of Canary Islands Falls in 1867 Hurricane
A historic dragon tree in Orotava Tenerife, famed for dragon's blood resin and a hollow trunk with a visitor staircase, per Humboldt. Described as older than pyramids, the giant was destroyed by a hurricane in 1867.
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Canary Islands
Orotava
Tenerife
Humboldt
Horse Refuses Bridge Crossing Sold To Ease Owner’s Exit
A lawyer owned a horse that would not cross a certain bridge leaving the city. Despite no whipping or urging, the animal persisted in stopping. He advertised the horse for sale with the sole reason that the owner wishes to leave town.
Understudy recalls a strong stage part and comic lift
An understudy recalls a past strong role on stage and a comedian notes he once played a scene shifter lifting mountains and castles in performances.
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Chicago
Home Traits and Quips About Husbands Diets
A New York Times snippet notes a wife’s tease about her husband’s mood at meals, remarking his frequent disagreements with what he eats and calling attention to domestic dining tension in light, humorous tones.
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New York Times
Holiness League Tent Meeting Set For August
The Young Men's Holiness League will stage a ten day tent meeting starting August 26 with three Columbus evangelists Reve Kolb Cheney and Ballenger. The final three days will host a convention likely with about fifty delegates. Location of the tent to be announced. Mrs Maria Vorhes of Albany visiting relatives here.
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Young Men's Holiness League
Reve
Kolb
Cheney
Ballenger
Columbus
Odd Fellows Picnic Set for August 13 at Gallipolis
The Odd Fellows announce a community picnic at Gallipolis on August 13. Tickets and details are posted in the lodge hall and through local notices.
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Odd Fellows
Gallioplis
VisionCare Warning from Dr Monetta Eyes
Eye sight is precious and many dealers mislead customers. Dr Monetta offers free examination and consultation, 25 years of experience, and specializes in cases new to glasses. Artificial eyes without pain and guaranteed satisfaction highlighted.
West Virginia Mountain Excursion from Athens to Gauley Bridge
The Ohio Central Lines runs an annual excursion Friday August 18 a special train departs Athens at 9 30 am goes to Gauley Bridge about 2 pm round trip fare 150 adults 75 cents children. Riders may stopover in Charleston for a day then return from Gauley Bridge 6 pm and Charleston 6 15 pm offering five and a half hours for sightseeing and mountain activities.
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Ohio Gentral Lines
West Virginia
Athens
Gauley Bridge
Charleston
W. Va
Appointment of Administrator for William Palmer Estate
Notice states T. W. Jones is appointed and justified as administrator of the estate of William Palmer, late of Athens County, Ohio, who is deceased. Dated July 15, with the administrator’s signature noted as July 20w3.
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William
Palmer
Athens County
Ohio
A. D. T. W. Jones
Road Petition Seeks Alteration of County Road
A group of Athens County residents petitions the Board of Commissioners to alter a county road starting at the Meigs County line south of Thomas Bolin's house and extending northerly to the Alban road, requesting vacation of unused portions in the new construction. Principal petitioner is Thomas Bolin, dated August 8, 3.
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Meigs County
Thomas Bolin
Elizbeth Hamilton
M. D. Brook
Alban Road
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