Republicans Consider April Primary Date At Meeting
The Republican Central committee will meet Saturday to decide on a date for the Republican primary. Those in favor of an April primary will rise. The Ohio Republican League plans a Lincoln birthday banquet at Hotel Hartman in Columbus Thursday night of next week. Athens County attendance is expected to be small. Attorney General Sheets says a per capita tax to county agricultural societies is unconstitutional, challenging the legislature’s power to fund such payments. if upheld, county fairs would end.
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Republican Central Committee
Ohio Republican League
Lincoln
Hotel Hartman
Columbus
Athens County
Sheets
General Assembly
Fairbanks
Lodge
Penrose
Extra Session Probable and Nation Divided Over Statehood
In Washington the Statehood fight grows bitter as Senator Quay pledges to press Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico statehood. He attaches the bill to various appropriations and leaders warn of an extra session to block it. The Senate debates anti trust measures and Venezuela talks while the House reels through private claims bills amid quorum drama. A Cincinnati gift sideboard to Mrs Hayes resurfaces in a barroom sale.
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Washington, D. C
Fed
Senate
Quay
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Hanna
Pennsylvania
Congress
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Aldrich
Lodge
Platt
Connecticut
House
Payne
New York
Col
Webb Hayes
Roosevelt
NEN Church Dedicates Stunning Stained Glass Windows
The Athens Presbyterian church dedicates windows depicting sacred scenes including The Angels Reception of a Saint and Peace and Purity. Gifts from local families and the C E society accompany a grand pipe organ by Moller with 1100 pipes. The design, by Rev. King, honors Presbyterian heritage in Athens.
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Christ
Susan Brown Falloon
George Falloon
Athens
Charleston
W. V
Hoffman
George Putnam, Sr
Susan Wescott Putnam
Susan Putnam
C. E
Church
C. E. Society of Athens
Angel Choir
Hadley
Pastor King Led Erection of New Church Edifice
The article credits Rev. G Walton King with initiating and completing a nearly century old church edifice. It notes his leadership in supervising construction while continuing his weekly preaching, and mentions he wrote over 600 letters and sent more than 100 telegrams plus many long distance calls. A tablet in the vestibule honors him for starting and completing the sacred building.
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New Presbyterian Church
Athens
G. Walton King
Bership
King Tha
Domestic Blunders of Women
An essay arguing women’s fear of insects led to furniture and beds, claiming beds and tables raise clutter and costs. It laments furnishings as inflating rents and city crowding, blaming vanity and tradition for women’s supposed subservience to furniture.
Poverty and Determined Youth of Rosa Bonheur
The passage recalls Rosa Bonheur’s youth marked by poverty and family poverty management. M Bonheur dispersed money carelessly, the family hunted for coins, and a dye franc could stave starvation. Rosa studied animals by days in a slaughter house, protected by M Engvire the butcher from harassment, enabling her focus on work.
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Rosa Bonheur
M. Bonheur
Rosa
M. Engvire
Baccarat Probabilities and Court Views on Game Chance
The article explains baccarat rules with two or three cards per side and the aim to reach near nine. It notes a key decision: a hand totaling five may or may not draw, sparking debate if baccarat is a game of chance. It asserts that probabilities favor drawing or not drawing and questions why no one has computed them given large stakes.
Family dinner sparks dispute between mother and daughter
In a domestic exchange, a mother rebukes Ethel for speaking to papa with impatience at dinner. Ethel defends herself by noting the mother chose papa, not her.
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Ethel
Papa
Letter from Mol lie to father expresses family well being
The fragment shows a daughter writing to her father, noting everyone is well and happy and the baby has grown wiser. She closes warmly, signing Mol lie, hoping the father is likewise well.
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Mollie
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Endorses Cheney Firm
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan vin wholesale druggists and states the product is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle is 75 cents.
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Hall
Isaac Wilson vs Keetley attachments in Dover Township case
Isaac Wilson sues C Keetley in Athens County Ohio. Justice Hastings issues attachment and garnishment on January 26 1903 for the amount of 28 3 and costs. Chauncey Cook clerk notes January 30 1908 with dates February 5 to 19.
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Issac Wilson
Cc. C. Keetley
R. C. M. Hastings
Dover Township
Athens County
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey
John Herrold
Chauncey O
Appointment of Executor for James Caldwell
Notice states George B. Mills has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of James Caldwell, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. February 5, 1938.
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James Caldwell
Athens County
Ohio
George B. Mills
Swedish Weddings Symbolize Groom’s Whip Authority
In Swedish wedding tradition among middle and lower classes, the groom carries a whip as an emblem of his authority within the domestic circle.
Free sample offer for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
An advertisement from McKee's Drug Store promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a new reliable remedy for stomach disorders biliousness and constipation. The ad invites readers to cut out the notice and obtain a free sample at the store, noting the product cleanses the stomach improves appetite and regulates bowels with a regular 25 cent box.
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Chamberlain
McKee’s Drug Store
McKee’s
Curious Siamese Hair Style and Patent Remedy Ad
The article notes wives of Siamese noblemen cut hair to stand up about one and a half inches. An advertisement promotes Stop the Cough and Works the Crid laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day for 25 cents.
Leeds Market Rats Target Nuts Bananas and Grapes
Nightly raids by rats on nuts bananas and grapes in Leeds market spur plans to introduce a mongoose to curb the problem. The proposed pest control hinges on a mongoose device to reduce losses and protect produce.
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Leeds
England
Harrogate Scholars Earn Eight Years of Perfect Attendance
Dora Robinson and Oswald Colbeck of Grove Road School Harrogate England achieved eight years of perfect attendance. Of 3 211 possible attendances they never missed a day.
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Grove Road School
Harrogate
England
Dora Robinson
Oswald Colbeck
A Mother's Recommendation of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs J A Monroe of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup. She shares firm confidence in the product and notes it is available at W H McKee's Drug Store.
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J. A. Monroe
North Star
Mich
W. H. McKee
Ear Wagging Marked Early Human Expression
Scientists claim early humans could wag ears to show pleasure or keep flies away. They note ear muscles faded as constant use declined, becoming rudimentary.
Probate Notices and Guardianship Accounts
Probate notice lists guardians and executors filing first, second, or final accounts for numerous estates and guardianships. Hearings are set for Saturday February 14 1903 before A S Bethel Probate Judge. date range Jan 22 to Feb 12.
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Malissa A
Rachel Dille
Maria Carr
James 0. Carr
Morris Cramner
Read Cornell
Mina Gilliam Pierce
Guardian
G. L
G. A. Gilliam
Waldo Humphrey
Carson Lewis
Don B. Lowry
Edith Cle Hays
Abner Juniper
Charles W
Mary F
Lyda M
Sarah J. Patterson
R. R. Patterson
Agnes G. Humphrey
Gertrude L. Humphrey
F. L. Prerson
John N
Fred Dix Preston
Mary S. Dew
Mary A Scott
Eli McGivigan
Willis G. Hickman
James Blain Bland
A. S. Bethel
Appointment of Administrator for Thomas Rowan Estate
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Thomas Rowan late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated this 20th day of January 1903. A M Lewis Jan 29 to Feb 12 1903.
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Thomas Rowan
Athens County
Ohio
A. M. Lewis
John Robinson
John H. Robinson
Executor's Notice for John H. Robinson of Athens
Executor's notice for John Robinson late of Athens details the estate and court action with dates Jan 29 to Feb 12. The notice identifies the deceased John H. Robinson and directs interested parties to respond or appear as required by the probate proceedings.
Administrator Named For James Hammond Estate
Administrator with the will annexed appointed for the estate of James Hammond of Athens County Ohio deceased. James W Kincader D Hopkins Attorney notice runs January 22 to February 5 1903.
Estate accounts and guardianships listed for hearing
Several executors guardians and administrators file accounts for review. Sarah C Henry executrix and Augusta Parker executors present third and final accounts for multiple estates. Hearing date noted as February 21 1903 with location 414.
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Sarah C. Henry
George Ed Henry
Augusta J
C. Parker
Andrew Parker
Elizabeth J. Hoodlett
Jacob J. Hoodlett
A. J. Davidson
Herbert Lewis
Henry A. Dixon
George E. Ae
J. Marshall
Lutie Marshall
Don C. Cable
James D. Knight
Blanche
Bessie Higgins
A. L. Wooley
Gertrude Wooley
Hettie Lama
Jacob E. Lama
Mary Dixon
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
Advertising copy states the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets can be refunded if they fail to cure. The box bears the signature of BE. W. Grove and the price is 25 cents.
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BE. W. Grove
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Venezuela
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Hague Tribunal
Bowen
Germany
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Europe
Juvenile Logic
Hudson
S. R. Weidman
Athens, O
Phaeton
Columbus Buggy Co
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North Broadway
Lancaster
Carl W. Hayes
Ndws
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G. W. Hathaway
Wicks Avenue
Youngstown
Homeseekers
Ohio Central Lines
L. Lewis
P. A
Detriot
D. J. Uargo
Toledo
O. John Moores
Findlay
W. A. Peters
Charleston, W. Va
General Grosvenor
Grosvenor Digg
California Consolidated Oil Company
Midland Company
Common Pleas Court
James H. Jones
Frank J. Beasley
Marion Carpenter
Ames Township
Achens County
J. A Gallagher
James Hammond
James W. Kincader
D. Hopkins
Grosvenor
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