Athens Ohio to Sell Bonds for Electric Light Works
The Village of Athens announces sealed bids for the sale of Electric Light Works bonds totaling 15 000 dollars. Bonds run 1903 to 1905 and 1000 dollars due each September 1, with 3000 dollar bonds bearing 5 percent interest semiannually. Bids must be at par with accrued interest, paid by bids, and subject to council rejection.
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Athens
Ohia
Cornell Chamber
Furst Wational Bank of Arhens
Ulie
Importera and
Traders National Bank of
New York City
Villare
Guia
General Assembly
Ohio
W. B. Golden
Clark
Henry Logan
Proposals for Ohio University Library Building Sealed
Sealed proposals are invited by the Ohio University Board for the library building project in Athens Ohio. Bids must be on specified forms, bonded fifty percent, and delivered to L M Jewett or Frank L Packard by August 2 1903. Proposals require compliance with Ohio public building statutes and site plans on file.
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Gentral Standard Lime
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Ohio University
Frank L. Packard
Columbus
Ohio
L. M. Jewert
Board of Trustees
The
Athens
Ohia
L. Mc Jewett
Millfield Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Dr Leasned and daughter visited Athens Monday. Mary Louis of Albany visited the Misses Roberts Sunday. Quarterly meeting at IM E church with Rev Bishop of Athens leading. Many locals and guests listed visiting relatives and attending services. J A Sams learned of a new grandson in Pennsylvania, and Amanda Robmmerg was elected to a Steubenville program. W H Bowers remains on the sick list but improving.
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Dr. Leasned
Athens
Mary Louis
Albany
Misses Roberts
IM. E
Miles Linscott
Oregon i Ridge
Millfield
Clara Welling
Chauncey
Alec Nelson
Trimble
Wm. Matson
A. Souis
Mrs. Brown
Albert Wilmere
Cleir
Chicago
Addit
Mame Russell
A. W. Rosel
Louis Rusell
Kiu
Amanda Robmmerg
Steubenville High Pichaql
W. H. Bowers
Vanderhoof Notes From Local Social Roundup
Susie Jeffers went to Athens Friday for employment. George Reeder and wife hosted Edna and Nora Reeder from Alleghany Pa. Mrs Anna Basom returned to Parkersburg. W M Jeffers and family hosted Tabitha Clase Asa Jeffers Ed win Chase and children. Edwin Chase hosted Friday visit by Hanzahi Bails and Bertha Swain. Flossie Smith to Pleasanton for weeks with aunt J C Ours. Emma Jeffers returned from Pleasant Thursday. Locals attended Coalville camp meeting Sunday.
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Susie Jeffers
Athens
Fridary Fo
George Reeder
Edna and
Nora Reeder
Alleghany
Anna Basom
Parkersburg
W. M. Jeffers
Tabitha Clase
Asa Jeffers
Edwin Chase
Hanzahi Bails
Bertha Swain
Flossie Smith
Pleasanton
Keither
J. C. Ours
Emma Jeffers
Pleasant
Coalville
Sanday
Local Notes From Clarks Chapel Read Like a Busy Social
Daley be nigh reports on visits by Adriana Dancan to Salem and Mrs I L Wiess, Marion Tippie of Athens, and S E B Hill relatives. Ice cream social at Mr Hashire’s drew many young folks. Miss Goltby Ashton returns to work after vacation. Emmett Carpenter visits his sister Mrs James SirHarg. Harry Hill visits his parents. Farmers hope harvest does not fail.
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Mies Adriana Dancan
Salem
I. L. Wiess
Som Charles
Nelsonville
S. E B. Hill
Marion Tippie
Athens
Hashire
Goltby Ashtor
Emmett Carpenter
James SirHarg
Harry Hill
Judson News Roundup from Graham Chapel and Local Events
Rev Massy led a well attended meeting at Graham Chapel with positive results. Miss Grace Reeder visited friends in Paskeurstusg. John Durrie is not improving despite efforts. Willow Creek beat Prost 44 to 1 in a Saturday baseball game at William Mansfield. another Willow Creek vs Keno game is set for next Saturday. School board decided Judson should begin September. Local corn crop is the poorest on record. farmers discouraged. Gen Douglas built a new blacksmith shop. Hears Laner returned from Virginia after visiting relatives.
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Massy
Graham Chapel
Grace Reeder
Friends
Willow Creek
Keno
Mongar Ant Lesiie
Hirine Mangreac
Gen. Douglas
Dowler Ridge Community News Highlights
Mr and Mrs F B Dowter and daughter Leona of Nelsonville visited at William Dowter’s home. Miss Madge Brandenburg returned to Nelsonville after a short visit. Mrs S B Shaw is seriously ill with fever. Charney Dowler and family from Wiseburg WV spent two weeks here and left Saturday. Miss Rilla MeEnaid of Nelsonville is poet of Nellie and Lucy Dowler. Quarterly meeting held at Dowler Chapel with an ice cream social planned August 29 for church charity. Harl Brandenburg of Nelsonville attended.
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F. B. Dowter
Leona
Nelsonville
Wmn
Madge Brandenburg
Shaw
Charney Dowler
Wiseburg
W. Va
Guarterly
Dowler Chapel
San‘dar
Foster Dowler
Harl Brandenburg
Albany Notes on Camp Meetings Teachers and Local Moves
Dr and Mrs W B Dailey attended the Coolville camp meeting. Minnie Adair will teach Union school Lee township this year. Edward Kimes and wife were at Coolville camp meeting. Freak Moore and family of Nelsonville visiting. J H Caffee and Howard Yorkes camping near Guysville. B C Yorkes and A H Dixon joining them Wednesday. Wesley Davies in Jacksonville arranging for school work starting September 7. George Reeves and Georgia Cheadle teaching at Carbondale. Reeves $210 monthly, Cheadle $55. Six of nine Albany high school class of 1903 will teach this year. Qline Bros remodeling store and building.
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Dailey
Coolville
Minnie Adair
Union
Lee Township
Ahn Hearsay Sud
Newark
Orville Kiger
Edward Kimes
Freak Moore
Nelsonville
J. H. Caffee
Howard Yorkes
Guysville
B. C. Yorkes
A. H. Dixon
Wesley Davies
Jacksonville
George Reeves
GeorgiaCheadle
Carbondale
Reeves
Cheadle
Albany High School
Qline Bros
Visiting residents and townsfolk across New England and Ohio
Charley Perry and son John visit relatives in Canada as Mrs Laura Inpman of Geys visited Mat McWhorter. Numerous social visits link Clarence Perry Cambridge and Mrs Lamborn Athens. Capt C M Harrison Mush Run and Mrs F Daugherty Allegheny Pa hosted by Lew Poston. Ike Wetherbee Guy s ville injures driver during a rear turn, listed as bruised but ok next day. Teacher exam date moved to August 20 in Athens per M M Bryson, Clerk.
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John
Canada
Laura Inpman
Geys
Mat. McWhorter
Joice
Logan
Freman Tedrow
Columbus
Clarence Perry
Cambridge
Lamborn
Athens
Perry
Blanch Conn
Rainersville
Jennie
Edd Dodds
C. M. Harrison
Ellen
Mushc Run
PF. F. Daugherty
Allegheny
Lew Poston
Sed Afre
Jesse Clark
Isaac Sutton
Emma Poston
Music Row
Mies Bessie Earich
Zanesville
Lucy Poston
Ike Wetherbee
Guysville
Constitutional amendment ballots reflect veto wording in Ohio record
The document records ballot language for amendments on voter fate with yes for governor veto and no for governor veto. Presented by Ohio Secretary of State Lewis Glatlin certifying a Joint Resolution adopted May 2, 1992 and signed in Columbus on January 27, 1958.
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WS Mekryxon
House of Representatives
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Amtiica
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Secretary of States
Lewis Glaylin
State of
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General Assembly
State of Ohio
Columbus
Otto
Municipal classification amendment proposed to constitutionalize cities
A 1903 state proposal seeks voter approval on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November to amend Article 14, Section 6o of the constitution. It outlines city classification by population, limits on taxing and debt, and prescribes ballot wording for yes or no. The measure would take effect January 1, 1904, with certification by state officials.
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General Assembly
Ohio
Bediox
State of
Otter
Bath Hones
Howe
Hull
Secretary of State
Lhc
Abid
Sueb Gueans
Lew
Ohio amendment on taxation and public property exemption
A legislative draft outlines an amendment to exempt up to two hundred dollars of personal property used for public worship and piety from taxation. It details rounds of voting at the upcoming election and the amendment's effective date, with references to state officials and procedural steps.
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General Assembly
Toulon
State of
Ohio
Lavattan
Uch
Abekixney
Hy Sidert
Senate
Gbin
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Wien
Tretryos
Proposed Amendments to Tile Ugn Blikos Giorl County Districts
A damaged OCR note outlines proposed amendments to county legislative districts. It references a joint resolution in the state legislature, voting details, and official certification by state officers, dated January 27, AD 4903.
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Ugn. Bli
Kus Giorl
String of constitutional amendment notices in Ohio and state election
A scanned fragment shows multiple notices including a proposed amendment to Article XII of the Ohio constitution to be submitted at the next general election, signatures from Speaker Melkaswow and Senate President Nievert, and certification by Secretary Lewis Lavin. The clipping also advertises ties, a Meigs County Fair, and an appointment notice for executor James T. Dailey of Athens County.
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William Major Dailey
Athens County
Ohio
James T. Dailey
Speculators in Cotton Hurt Producers and Markets
The article condemns cotton speculators for driving prices up and harming producers and European imports. It notes increased cotton acreage by planters, rising substitutes by foreign buyers, and urges action against speculation while highlighting related travel deals via Ohio Central Lines. It also mentions J P Morgan curbing yacht plans and returning to finance work in Wall Street.
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