Baker Writes From the Far East Amid Island Travel
In a June 2 1907 letter from Bonc P I, the writer details a horseback journey around the island with two Filipino companions. They reach Santa Cruz Torrijos Malabago and Boac, sleep on a porch, observe a patriarchal old man, and endure hot days, rough trails, and fatigue. He notes local fruit abundance, prices, and the recovery of Old Father Ines, then promises further letters despite ongoing busy weeks.
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Santa Cruz
Torrijos
Halsey
Filpinos
Malabago
Chicago
Buena Vista
Casan
Boac
Ines
Still Another Divorce Petition Filed in Common Pleas Court
Orpha Beugher sues her husband Vance Beugher in Athens common pleas court claiming marriage on January 28 1904 produced a minor Ina Beatrice now three years old and that Vance left the home three years ago after enlisting in the U S army seeking divorce and custody of their child. Attorneys Wood and Wood represent the plaintiff.
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Common Pleas Court
Wood & Wood
Thanks to Woodmen Camp for aid after death
A Burlingham Ohio woodmen of america Juniper Camp 7230 member visit during illness of Charles Leslie Castle. Wife notes nurse hired and a $1,000 insurance check received July 8 fifty two days after death. Appreciation and well wishes to the lodge.
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M Rn
America
Juniper Camp No
Burlingham
Ohio
Charles Leslie Castle
Mable
W-Dl-Pd
Harvest notes and social visits in Meigs County
Harvest is complete and farmers rest from work as they mow weeds. Ida Harris of Lawrence Kansas visits friends from her youth. James Carpenter attended the M E B conference in Macedonia. Embrees at Chester Hill Sunday school convention. Wayne Edgerton and Elizabeth Forward at the Teachers Institute in Athens. Horace Gage and Sardine Cowee hosted Sunday guests. Bailey Plumley of Dunbar visits his mother. Frank Rardin and R Edgerton attended a sale at James Hiatt’s home. B B Cowee works for the pipeline in Murray City. Levi Rardin’s son Russell injured his shoulder in a fall. Carl Taylor of Marietta visited Lillian Rardin. Citizens question lawmakers about road conditions and teachers seeking institute pay amid graft accusations.
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Ida Harris
Lawrence
Kan
D. W. Lambert
James Carpenter
M. EB
Macedonia
Meigs County
Embree
Chesterhill
Wayne Edgerton
Elizabeth Forward
Levi Rardin
Ross
Carl Taylor
Marietta
Lillian Rardin
Indian Basket Sale From Oregon Washington Canada
Auction notice lists a few choice Indian baskets from Oregon Washington and Canada offered by Henderson-Crider Drug Co.
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Oregon
Washington
Canada
Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Obituary for John Might of Ohio War Veteran
John Might born in Columbiana County Ohio on June 4 1828 died in Nelsonville August 24 1907 aged 79 years two months and 20 days. He was twice married and leaves a wife two sons one daughter and four grandchildren. He served in the War of the Rebellion and lived in one place forty years. A faithful church member he rests from his labor.
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John Might
Columbiana County
Ohio
Nelsonville
Corn Plaster Ad Urges Quick Trial in Three Days
Local drug store Henderson Crider Drug Co urges trying semmons Corn Plaster within three days. The ad promotes a 10 cent price and suggests sharing the tip with friends.
Athens Couple Wed in Columbus Union
Miss Myrtle Ballenger and Mr J E Norris were quietly married Tuesday in Columbus. Both are from Athens and will reside here. Norris is a skilled mechanic at the mines and Ballenger has worked for Hershey Rice Manufacturing.
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Myrtle Ballenger
J. E. Norris
Columbus
Athens
Mr. Norris
Miss Ballenger
Hershey- Rice Manufacturing Company
White Plague Claims Well Known Colored Boy Near Pomeroy
James Brint, a former porter at the Hotel Berry, died Tuesday night at his Carrs Run home near Pomeroy of consumption. No funeral arrangements have been made. Several from here will attend the funeral.
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Pomeroy
James Brint
Berry
Carr's Run
Death of William Thomas in Athens at 66
William Thomas died at his West Union street home at 2 AM on Tuesday. He was 66 and had lived in Athens 18 years. He leaves a wife, three sons, and a daughter. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 30 PM at his residence.
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William Thomas
West Union Street
Athens
Trading in Your Pocket Dollars
A bold claim promises substantial savings by trading with us, suggesting you can keep many dollars in your pocket through our offers. The message emphasizes personal financial gain and direct benefit for the reader.
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Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Lake steamer sinks after collision in Lake Erie
Detroit August 28 Isaac Bellwood a steel trust steamer lies at lake bottom near Bar Point after colliding with A. G. Bower early today. Bower badly damaged and anchored at Bar Point. No lives were lost.
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Detroit
Mich
Isaac Bellwood
Steel Trust
Lake Erie
Bar Point
A. G. Bower
Tank explosion kills two at Buffalo Candy Co
Joseph Hoffard is dead and Peter Smith is seriously injured after a tank exploded at the Buffalo Candy Company in Buffalo. Smith tried to rescue Hoffard, according to Associated Dailies Telegram.
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Buffalo
Joseph Hoffard
Peter Smith
Buffalo Candy Company
Associated Dailies Telegram
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cincinnati Southern
H. H. Carter
Son Dies After Family Quarrel Stabbing
Mascoutah Illinois reports John Oster Jr died this morning from a stab wound inflicted by his father during a quarrel last night. The teen had sided with his mother in the dispute and was attacked when the father became enraged. Authorities investigate the fatal incident.
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Mascoutah
Ill
John Oster Jr
Telegraphers on Long Island railroad win pay rise
Two hundred telegraphers on the Long Island railroad won higher pay and shorter hours after presenting their demands. A strike was averted as the concession was granted in New York on August 8.
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Associated Dailies
Telegram
New York
Long Island
Amesville Weather Report Summary
Amesville records show 1.05 inches of rain in the past week with four clear days and two cloudy days. Temperatures ranged from a high of 93 degrees on Tuesday to a low of 51 degrees on Thursday.
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Amesville
Prize money at Athens County Fair available
Secretary Haning told the Messenger a prize winners can claim premium money by calling at his office Wednesday afternoon. The notice directs recipients to contact the office to receive their awards.
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Haning
Athens County Fair
Ti-D. Tl-W
Martin divorce petition filed in Athens County Ohio
Lorena Martin petitions the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio cause 8845 for divorce from Robert R Martin on ground of willful absence over three years. Hearing set on or after October 21 1907. Attorney C D Hopkins represents Lorena Martin.Filed August 29 1916.
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Robert R. Martin
Lorena Martin
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Lurena Martin
C. D. Hopkins
Jerseyville selects George N Norris as Superintendent
The Jerseyville schools of Lodi township appoint George N Norris a former Glouster High School teacher as Superintendent. The third grade high school will be strengthened and tailored to Boxwell graduates and residents of Lodi and nearby townships preparing to teach. Norris brings several years of school experience and is regarded as a strong county educator.
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Jerseyville
Lodi Township
George N. Norris
Glouster High School
Boxwell
Lodi
Norris
Adaline Culver Remains Remembered For Faithful Life
Obituary notes Adaline Culver born Cayuga County New York November 22 1825 died August 20 1907 Westerville Ohio at her daughter Ida M Mayhugh home aged 81. Survived by Dr Elisha M Bean husband of 1845 and three daughters Jennie Scott Curance Mason Ida Mayhugh. Church member for over 60 years she was a pioneer in the M E church and revered as a model Christian.
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Adaline Culver
James and
Margaret Haynes Culver
Cayuga County
New York
Ida M. Mayhugh
Westerville
Ohio
Athens County
Elisha M. Bean
Jennie R. Scott
Cincinnati
Curance A. Mason
Pleasanton
M. E. Church
Addie
Christ
Heaven
Jesus
Taft Heads to Denver After Springfield Wreck
Secretary Taft left Kansas City for Denver this morning and appeared unfazed after yesterday evenings wreck of train No 102 on the St Louis & San Francisco line near Springfield Kansas. No injuries reported though a switch opened and the mail car dragged 500 feet. Taft helped calm shaken passengers.
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Kansas City
Kan
Taft
Denver
St Louis
San Francisco
Springfield
Passenegre
Daily Markets Report From Pittsburg And Toledo
Pittsburg cattle prices shown prime at 6.25 to 6.50 with veal 5.90 to 8.00 and common 3.50 to 4.00. Hogs range 6.65 to 7.30 for prime and Yorks, 5.00 to 6.65 for common. Sheep fair 2.09 to 6.00 with spring lambs 4.50 to 7.50. Toledo grain prices: wheat 9.06 to 14 cents, corn 62.5 cents, oats 49.25 cents.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Pittsburg
Toledo
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure
The text asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and claims a constitutional remedy can cure it. It offers a $100 reward for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure and directs readers to send for free circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, selling for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Athens County invites bids for Glouster bridge project
The Commissioners of Athens County Ohio will receive bids for a bridge at Glouster up to noon September 28 1907. Estimates include masonry 207.42 yards concrete 30.60 yards and riprap 70.00 yards. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Athens County
Ohio
Glouster
Commissioners OF
O.t.w
War. Mortimer on United States stance amid fighting
The article notes Mr. Mortimer offering a notable statement about prevailing public opinion in the United States toward the war. It reflects on the general idea in the country regarding the fighting and implies discussion of support or opposition.
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Mortimer
War witness recalls Japanese Russians clash and bias claims
A veteran war correspondent recounts the Manchurian pass battle where Russians, half the Japanese strength, forced a rout. He blames advertising firms and anti-Russia bias for Americans' belief in Japanese superiority and warns of Japan war plans.
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Manchurian
Mortimer
Chicago Inter-Ocean
South Africa
Manchuria
Crown
Goose Step Debate At Chicago Hotel Over Japanese Officers
J. H. Mortimer of Chicago recounts a table-side wager about alleged Japanese officers seen in a hotel party. The discussants question the soldiers' identity, test a goose step, and end with Mortimer betting cigars on the outcome as the group observes the arrival and departure of the two soldiers.
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Japan
Russia
Here
Pittsburg
United States
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Willilam Thomas
A. M
Amesville Weather
Daily Markets
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Leutenant
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West Point
J. H. Mortimer
South Whipple Street
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Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Vance Shoe CO
Wheelin Distributors
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