Unions and Reform Themed Musings From Athens County
A long editorial blends jokes on war and politics with social observations. It notes the mimic war at Camp Armitage, Theodore Roosevelt Jr teaching Sunday school, and a Michigan man’s waterproof bathing suit while reflecting on unions, Chinese reformers Bow Wong Woy, and the smoking habits of Ohio National Guard soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gassaway Davis
Parker
Roosevelt
D. C
Camp Armitage
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Walter Sanner Killed by Train Near Coal Tipple
Walter Sanner aged 22 brother in law of Dr A P White was fatally injured when he slipped while boarding a freight train at the B and O coal tipple near Lubrig. Companion Harry Webster warned, a misdirected response delayed doctors, and Sanner died at 2:30 a m Sunday. Funeral held Haydenville with fiancee Miss May Rable present. The second item describes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial and local retail notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sanner
A. P. White
Harry Webster
Webster
Sanner
Lanner
Drs. White
Merwin
Lubrig
Luhrig
Waiting for Opportunity Turns into Rejection
A concise reflection notes that passivity leads to missed chances and eventual rejection as opportunities fail to appear. The saying emphasizes proactive effort over waiting for outcomes to occur.
New London Man Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mr F Wright reports his wife suffered chronic sick headaches for years despite visits to eminent doctors and high expenses. Since using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets she gained weight and improved greatly. Sold by McKee's Drug Store along with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mr. F. Wright
New London
New York
McKee
New Chicago Route via Ohio Central Lines Sleeper
Through sleeping car leaves Athens at 3 36 p m daily on train 5 for Chicago arriving 7 10 a m via L B and M Ry. New route offers day coach and sleeping car options with Toledo connection to L A and M S Ry. Consult Ohio Central Lines agents before trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio Central Lines
Chicago
Toledo
West
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Brand Warns Buyers
Cautions buyers to seek DeWitt on every box of Witch Hazel Salve as counterfeit versions appear. The genuine product uses pure Witch Hazel and carries the name E. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, with Cline's Pharmacy selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Cline’s Pharmacy
Conscience as a Still Small Voice Warns of Discovery
A brief reflection notes conscience as a quiet inner warning that signals when actions may be exposed. It frames conscience as a guiding force prompting caution before detection.
One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Lung Healing
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for summer cold, pneumonia risk, and croup. It claims to clear phlegm, heal and strengthen lungs, suitable for children, pleasant tasting and harmless, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Nothing on the Market Equal to Chamberlain Remedy
Joplin Missouri druggist Obe Witmer praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as best for bowel complaints. He notes nine of ten druggists recommend it and McKee's Drug Store sells it. The ad ends with a quip about those who give advice being quick to blame others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Obe Witmer
Joplin
McKee’s
Painkiller advert promises reliable relief for dysentery
The ad urges readers to insist on Painkiller Perry Davis when seeking relief, warning that some dealers push substitutes. It touts Painkiller as the world’s family doctor for 60 years and claims it stops diarrhea and griping pains. Large bottles cost 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
A Warning to Mothers on Summer Bowel Care
Advice for mothers to treat infant bowel troubles in hot weather. Recommends castor oil as first aid, followed by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy if needed, and insists on fresh oil. Promotes buying at McKee's Drug Store and cites cholera infantum and quick home remedies. Also advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure via Cline's Pharmacy with reader testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee’s Drug Store
Mary 8
Crick
White Plains
Cline
Mackinac Island Excursion Offered by Ohio Central Lines
Advertisement announces the Mackinac Island Low Rate Annual Excursion set for Tuesday September 6 with travel via Ohio Central Lines and D. C. Steamers. Full particulars available from Ohio Central Lines agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Island
Ohio Central Lines
Probate Notice in Athens County Ohio Estate of William Dowler
In the Probate Court of Athens county Ohio Mary Dowler administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of William Dowler deceased petitions for sale of real estate and dower rights alleging insufficient personal assets to cover debts and administration costs. Notices to appear and answer by October 15 1904 at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Charles Dowler
Edward Dowler
David Dowler
Sherman Dowler
Wiseburg
West Virginia
George Dowler
Elizabeth
Norman Dowler
Parkersbburg
Mary E. Hues
Thomas Hues
Sacisbury
Mary Dowler
William Dowler
Wiliam Dowler
Waterloo Township
Said County
Thomas Mercer
Packard Dowler
M. E. Church
Said
Williams Dowler
Probate Court Notice in Elizabeth Muns Estate
Probate court in Athens county Ohio issues notice that Mary A Duglass administratrix of Elizabeth Muns deceased seeks to sell real estate in Lodi township to pay debts and costs. Addison Creamer holds a mortgage for 8180.00 and is to answer details of lien. William Muns must respond by September 16, 1904. J H Clark attorney. Aug 11-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
William Muns
Mary A. Duglass
Elizabeth Muns
Lodi Township
Ohio Company
Adison Creamer
Elizabeth Mans
A.D
Fort Street Improvement Bonds bid notice from Nelsonville
Sealed proposals are invited by the Auditor of Nelsonville Ohio for twenty bonds totaling 5315.87 dated September 1 1904 payable semi annually at 5 percent interest. Bids due August 29 1904 and must include a 5 percent certified check. The city may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio
Fort Street
Washington Street
Grover Street
O. L
John Lax
For Sale 80 Acres Near Union Furnace Ohio
For sale 80 acres with good improvements and fine apple and peach orchards. Property has splendid water and is all tillable located 2 1/2 miles southeast of Union Furnace. Contact Mrs. A. P. White Athens Ohio. July 14 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
A. P. White
Athens
Ohio
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Earth
Messerger and Herald Family
Manchuria
Ozar
Japan
Blues
Potter
Michigan
Fairfield County Institute
City
Lancaster
Teachers’ Institute
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Teddy
Theodore Jr
Building Trades Allince
New York City
Employers
Bow Wong Woy
Wong
China
America
Celestial Empire
J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Dr. King
W. H. McKee’s
Hood
Pitts
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Jody
First Uati
Securily SaVilixs
Home Savings Bank
Bank of Athens
United
J. BD. Brown
W. BK. Golden
James C. Jones
A. Hibbard, Undertaker
Office
Warren Building
Postoffice
Bell
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
Louis Court Street
Ors, C. H
Edna Thompson
H. Hh, Arning
Athens Ohio
Fire and Life Insurance
Onto
R- H. T. Lee
Cline Bldg
Union St
Chas. W. Secoy
Bower Brothers
North Court Street
William Smith
Lathrop
Isavel Smith
Court of Common Pleas
Jewett & Wood
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