Petition by Fowler Paved Way for Athens County Home
A December 12, 1876 document drawn by Quaker John S. Fowler urged citizen donations to fund a county orphan home. Previously orphans lived in the infirmary, with poor conditions. The modern Children's Home, completed in 1917 under superintendents Mr. and Mrs. George Holdren, transformed care and living for the children.
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John S. Fowler
Virgene Brill
Weller
Chauncey
Athens County
Ohio
Chester Hill
George Beasley
George Holdren
New Marshfield
Holdren
Jutta Constable
Asthey
Thil
Fouler
Bate
Lews County
YB. C
Alpheus Wilson
L.I
Jferna
Tanan
Wilkins
Winsterwald
Rowler
Lst
Jesse Shmvis
Athens- Pathershurs
Sity
Athens
Emidence
Vital
Viemporairy Herme
Werer
Dower
York
Warteriog
Trimble
Mi Lat Lodi
Ames
Bern
Haan
Alexander
Rome
Carthage
James MM
Chidren
Norse
W. A.le Thomas
Mize Armstrong
Armstrong
Through the Year With The Stars and Home Life Details
A long feature mixes an observation on the Pleaides star festival with a local Athens County Home report. It covers the Home’s staff, current children, and future placements, and recounts farm yields including peaches, apples, grapes, corn, and dairy, alongside historical notes on the Home’s founding and trustees.
Tia Juana Mecca for Adventurous Haters of Monotony
John Violet recounts a thumbing trip to Tia Juana detailing cheap curios, a Foreign Club, a bar with beer at fifteen cents, and gambling on tables that resemble pool tables. He notes hordes of silver coins on roulette and chuck-a-suck games and hints at a repetitive townscape with open fronted dance halls.
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Curio Shop
Eoutn
Bates Ake
Ana
Anne Ma
South
North
United A
East
West
Survey Continues Giving Facts Concerning Freight Rates
Survey details freight rates, bus service, and local labor conditions in Athens the county seat. It notes Green River and Thens as county seats, with an elevated site along a bend of the Hork, praising the scenery and healthfulness. Ohio University is described as having a four story edifice and ample resources, reflecting a growing educational presence.
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Thens
Ohio University
Sanducky Bay
Muckingum
Morgan
Jackvan
Gallia
Ohio
Worthington
Granville
Athens
Marietta
Gallipolis
Paint Creek
Chelasile
Little
Miami River
Athens County
Hocking County
Meigs
Perry
Washington
Athens OH Adapts Survey On Local Economy And Geography
A long report from Ohio University economists led by Prof Albert Gubitz surveys Athens and neighboring counties. It covers freight routes, bus service, taxes, wages, labor shortages, and industrial potential, citing historical geography by Timothy Flint and local industrial prospects.
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Athens
Columbus
Marietta
Glouster
Albany
Cincinnati
Nelsonville
Lancaster
Economics
Ohio University
Albert Gubitz
Bus Trip to Mexicali Sparks Adventure and Card Puzzle
A San Diego to Mexicali bus fare costs a half dollar each way, drawing many travelers. The piece blends travel scenes with a bridge-table puzzle, inviting readers to analyze a diamond trick and a street carnival setting amid references to guards, beer, and the Mexican border town’s lively atmosphere.
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ACOMN
Violet Messenger
la Juana
San Diego
America
Mexico
Oser
Plen
Mountaineers with roads reach doors in Piedmont South
Professor Morrison of Ohio University recalls rapid changes in the Piedmont South as highways extend to distant mountaineer communities. He notes new roads from New York to Jacksonville and a surge in schools and hotels near back hills, alongside efforts to document slave life through letters and photographs.
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Lucas Guthrie
Olin
Morrison
Ohio Universi
Indiana University
Piedmont
Poe
Morrisn
Quarthat
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
New York
Jacksonville
Pittsburgh Automobile Club
Leston
Able
Knoxville
Chambers of Commerce
Tidewater
Instructive old text on business basics and gardening
A fragmented article excerpt outlines a 1901 American manual by George Fisher called Young Man's Best Company, detailing reading writing arithmetic and business skills, with notes on ink, paper, and handwriting. It also includes a long tax and transport data section for Athens, Ohio, referencing rail rates, motor bus service, and public office reports.
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Virgene
John Bijoren
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Athens County
M. J. Mhariton
Steen
Stewart
George Fisher
United States of America
State Street
Lancaster Streets
Ciy
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision
City of
Athens
City Auditor
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Abbe Gelslitz
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M Mata Hari
C. C. Crump
Perkins Observatory
Wesleyan University
Christ
Iduripides
Job
Amos
Millon
Tennyson
Locksley Hall
Pleiades
Atlas
Pleione
Alcyone
Merope
Maia
Electra
Taygeta
Sterope
Cellaene
Hyades
Reasny
Erinan
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Phaasue
Leveaud
Ules
Lyra
John Violet
West Coast
Ediot
Scandal City
Tia Juana
Green River
Timothy Flint
Trom
Chillicothe
William Mc Farnsworth
William Merritt
Seiate
Muskingum
Chie
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Marnson
United States
Dejana
Information Sup
Malorn Ishaal Cannle
Chicago
Hawaii
Yeurs
Alaska
Checkers
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Gubitz Economis
Baltimore
Cleveland
Parkersburg
Pittsburgh
Columbus City
Chillcothe
Pittshuree
Red Star Ad Company
Ohio Transit Company
Red Star
City Tattus Des
Tate Mariitian
Parkburg
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