Athens Ohio Sealed Bid Sale of Electric Light Bonds
The Village of Athens Ohio will sell by sealed bids at 7 p m on Tuesday August 25 1903 coupon Electric Light Works bonds totaling 15000 dated September 1 1903 payable 1000 each September 1 1905 and annually thereafter two semiannual interest payments five percent. Bonds numbered 1 to 15 redeemable at two banks principal and interest payable at First National Bank of Athens or Importers and Traders National Bank NYC. Bids due with 1000 currency, highest bid at par plus accrued interest. Village may reject any bid and sale details enforced by council ordinance.
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Athens
State of
Ohio
Council Chamber
Electric Light Works
First National Bank of
Traders National Bank of
New York City
General Assembly
W. B. Golden
Henry Logan
Sealed Proposals for Ohio University Library Building
Ohio University invites sealed proposals for labor and materials to erect a library building on the Athens campus. Bids due August 28, 1903, noon CST. Samples, plans, and specifications are available from Architect Frank L. Packard in Columbus and Secretary L. M. Jewett in Athens, with inspection hours framed on working days. A 50 percent bid bond is required, and bidders must enter a contract within ten days of award. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Ohio University
Frank L. Packard
New Hayden
Columbus
Ohio
L. M. Jewett
Board of Trustees
The
Athens
Demurrers in Postal Fraud Indictments Upheld and Quelled
August W. Machen’s demurrer to his postal fraud indictment is denied by the courts. Mr. Beavers persists with his own demurrer without taking the case to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August W. Machen
Mr. Beavers
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Summer Sufferers
The passage argues summer inactivity weakens students and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restores strength by calming nerves aiding digestion and improving appetite and sleep. It targets pupils and teachers as the primary audience, urging use to enhance wellbeing after vacations.
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Hood
Millfield Notes and Local Visits Reported
Millfield weekly notes show visits by Mary Louis of Albany and Clara Welling of Chauncey. A quarterly M E church meeting was led by Rev. Bishop of Athens. Birth announced for Ed Sams and wife a ten pound boy born Aug 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Learned
Athens
Mary Louis
Albany
Misses Roberts
M. E. Church
Bishop
Miles Linscott
Oregon Ridge
Millfield
Clara Welling
Chauncey
Alec Nelson
Trimble
Wm. Matson
J. A. Sams
Brown
Albert Wilmore
Chicago
Addie
Mamie Russell
A. W. Russell
Louis Russell
L. D. Hanlin
Glouster
Ed Sams
Manfred
Pennsylvania
Sams
Cluster
Sugar Creek
Mr. Terris
Factory
Vanderhoof News and Local Appointments
Susié Jeffers went to Athens Friday for employment. Edna and Nora Reeder of Alleghany Pa visited George Reeder and wife. Mrs. Anna Basom returned to Parkersburg. Edwin Chase hosted several friends including the Jeffers and Chase families. Flossie Smith plans a weeks visit to Pleasanton with aunt Mrs J C Ours. Amanda Robinett named to Steubenville high school position at 600 dollars yearly. W H Bowers improves after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susié Jeffers
Athens
George Reeder
Edna
Nora Reeder
Alleghany
Anna Basom
Parkersburg
W. M. Jeffers
Tabitha Chase
Asa Jeffers
Edwin Chase
Hannah Bails
Bertha Swain
Flossie Smith
Pleasanton
J. C. Ours
Emma Jeffers
Coolville
Amanda Robinett
Steubenville High School
W. H. Bowers
Local Social Roundup at Clarks Chapel
Miss Adriana Duncan visits Salem this week. Mrs. L. L. Wiess and son Charles of Nelsonville visit Mr. 5 B Hill. Marion Tippie of Athens calls on friends in town. Ice cream social at Mr Halbirt’s yields a fine time. Miss Golda Ashton returns from vacation to her position. Emmett Carpenter visits sister Mrs James McHarg. Harry Hill visits his parents. Farmers hope harvest is not a failure.
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Adriana Duncan
Salem
L. L. Wiess
Charles
Nelsonville
B. Hill
Marion Tippie
Athens
Halbirt
Golda Ashton
Emmett Carpenter
James McHarg
the Plains
Harry Hill
Local residents attend camps and plan school year
Dr and Mrs W B Dailey attended Coolville camp meeting. Miss Minnie Adair will teach Union School Lee township. John Hursey family home from Newark visiting Mr Orville Kiger. Edward Kimes and wife at Coolville camp meeting. Frank Moore family of Nelsonville visiting Albany. J H Caffee and Howard Vorkes camping near Guysville. Dr and Mrs Vorkes and A H Dixon joining Wednesday. Wesley Davies traveling to arrange school work starting September 7. George Reeves and Miss Georgia Cheadle employed as teachers at Carbondale. Reeves $40 monthly Cheadle $35. Six of nine 1908 Albany High graduates will teach this year. Cline Bros making extensive ac al ec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dailey
Coolville
Minnie Adair
Lee Township
John Hursey
Newark
Orville Kiger
Edward Kimes
Frank Moore
Nelsonville
J. H. Caffee
Howard Vorkes
Guysville
Judson Community Notes and Local Weekend Games
Rev Massy led a well attended Graham Chapel meeting with positive results. Willow Creek routed Frost 44 to 4 in a Saturday baseball game at Hiram Mansfield's grounds. A rematch with Reno is set for next Saturday. The school board approved hiring teachers and moving Judson High School start to September from December. Local corn crop is the poorest on record and farmers are discouraged. Geo Douglas built a new blacksmith shop. Henry Laner returned from Virginia visit.
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Massy
Graham Chapel
Grace Reeder
Parkersburg
John Bartlett
Willow Creek
Frost
Hiram Mansfield
Reno
Judson
Geo. Douglas
Henry Laner
Virginia
Dowler Ridge Families and Local Notices Highlight Community
Dowler Ridge scene with the Dowler and Brandenburg families visiting Nelsonville. Mrs. S. S. Shaw ill with fever. An ice cream social for the church fundraiser is planned for August 29. Ohio constitutional referendum text from 1902 appears, with official certification by Secretary of State Lewis Laylin dated January 27, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Dowler
Harl Brandenburg
Nelsonville
Visiting Notables Cross Canada and Local Guests
New England notes regulars as Charley Perry and son John visit relatives in Canada. Several Athens area residents Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, Miss Blanch Coan and others are hosted by local families. Ike Wetherbee suffers a-accident after a tractor overturn near here. he was bruised and found unconscious but recovered by next day.
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Charley Perry
John
Canada
Laura Inoman
Guysville
Mat. McWhorter
Joice
Logan
Freman Tedson
Columbus
Clarence Perry
Cambridge
Lamborn
Athens
Perry
Blanch Coan
Raineraville
Jennie
Hold Dodds
C. M. Harrison
Ellen
Mash Run
F. F. Daugherty
Allegheny
Lew Poston
Jesse Clack
Melemac Sutton
Emma Poston
Music Run
Bessie Earich
Zannesville
Lucy Poss
Ike Wetherbee
Gegaville
Athene
Proposed Ohio constitution amendment on municipal classifies cities
Ohio proposes a constitutional amendment to classify cities into three classes by population. It sets first class for over 100000, second class for 25000 to 100000, and third class for all others, with implementation details and ballot wording. The measure takes effect January 1, 1904, as certified by the Secretary of State.
Speculators in Cotton Harm Producers and Trade
The article accuses cotton speculators of harming producers by driving prices up and reducing European export demand. It notes planters expanding acreage while foreign buyers seek substitutes, calling the speculators short sighted and selfish.
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Europe
Niagara Falls Seashore Excursion Tickets Offered
Ohio Central Lines announces 51 low rate excursion tickets to Niagara Falls and Atlantic City plus other seashore resorts on select dates. Details available from Ohio Central Lines agents or by contacting Moulton Hank General Passenger Agent Toledo Ohio.
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Ohio Central Lines
Niagara Falls
Atlantic City
Moulton Hank
Gen. Pasa
Toledo
Michigan Resorts
Ohoi Cennal Lines
Traverse City
Elk Rapids
Charlevier
Petoskey
Bay View
Pere Maquette R. R
Morgan abandons yacht trip to stay in Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan cancels plans for a month aboard his refitted yacht and remains busy in financial circles, taking up as much time as possible in Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Wall Street
Ohio Taxation Amendment Proposed by General Assembly
The Ohio General Assembly resolves to place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 a proposition to amend Article XII Section 2 of the state constitution. It would require uniform classification of taxation for state and local purposes with carveouts for specific property. Voters may mark Taxation amendment Yes or No on the ballot. the amendment would take effect January 1, 1904.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Neral Assembly
Secretary of State
Genera Assembly
Columbus
Saas
McKinnon
House of Representatives
Carl L
Timony Waereer
F. BD. Ancuer
Senate
America
Oro
I. Lewis
Laylin
Ofhio
Ohio Proposal on County Legislative Districts For 1903 Ballot
The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment for Ohio voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903. It details county representation rules by population ratios and the ballot wording for Yes or No votes.
Single Liability Amendment Proposal Certified in Ohio Referendum
The document notes an Ohio constitutional amendment proposal to secure stockholder liability to unpaid stock and directs ballots to read For single liability amendment or Against. Certification dates show official records from the secretary of state and joint resolution actions dated April 29, 1902, with further mentions of rail or tie purchases and a Logan Ohio address for tie shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
General Assembly of State
Bic
Teett Moyer
Notice of Appointment of Executor for William Major Dailey
Notice is hereby given that James T. Dailey has been duly appointed executor of the will of William Major Dailey, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased.
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Eee
William Major Dailey
Athens County
Ohio
James T. Dailey
William F. Williams
A. D
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Wright
Rhew
Tad Kafe
Wright Colum
Clarks Chapel
Dowler Ridge
F. B. Dowler
Leona
Wm. Dowler
Madge Brandenburg
S.S. Shaw
Charley Dowler
Wiseburg
W. Va
Billa McNabb
Nellie
Lucy Dowler
Dowler Chapel
McKixwon
F. B. Archer
Antred States OF America
Ohto
State of Ohio
Wuereer
New England
M. M. Bryson
Lewis C. Laylin
Etary of
State
Lewis
B. Hocking Valley Tracks
J. J. Snider & Co
Meigs County Fair
Vess
J.W. Shaver
Secy
James McVickers
A. E. Price, Att'y
Fire and Life Insurance
C. H
Euna Thompson
Cline
Balke
First National Bank
Hio
Homer Savings Bank
Hocking Valley Railway
Detroit
All Points In
Michigan
Denver
Northwest
Hocking Valey
W. H. Fisher
Pri
Degue Boxwell
Board of Examiners
Mauurice M. Bryson
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