A Pleasant Death at Hand and Local Happenings in Athens
An obituary style poem reflects on a joyous death as a man meets the end with a smile before his soul departs. The issue notes Mr. Koon health-related relocation plans, staff moves including Frank Martin to Philadelphia, and local social events. Chicken pox cases affect children while winter coasting continues. A tacky party at Prof. and Mrs. Bentley’s on Morris Avenue features grotesque costumes, masked guests, and animal drawing games with prizes to Prof. A. A. Atkinson and Mrs. E. C. Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
Chattanooga Times
Mr. Ochs
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ledger
K. T. McKinstry
L. B. Moore
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Mrs. Bentley
Morris Avenue
Athens
Prof
A. A. Atkinson
E. C. Logan
Local BREVITIES Update from Athens and Nearby
Mrs C H Welch visits Lancaster this week and many residents travel for business and family occasions. Postmaster H H Brown of Coolville visits Athens on business. S D Thompson returns from a two week New York trip. Several residents plan trips to Louisville Indianapolis Washington and Tennessee as work and family ties pull them across states. Local school operations face gas shortages and class dismissals while residents relocate to Tennessee.
Struck by a Sled at Pittsburg Coasting Party
Will Chambers of Pittsburg Pennsylvania died after a sled collision while crossing the street near a feed mill. He suffered a broken collar bone and skull fracture, dying January 6 after several days of suffering. The body was brought home Friday evening and funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Cherrington officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Will Chambers
Pittsburg
M. E
Cherrington
Disturbing Meeting Warrants Issued for Three Men
Warrants were issued yesterday in Mayor Logan's court for the arrest of Alva Castle Jacob Wisenbaugh and Lawrence Niggemyer of Carthage township on disturbing religious meetings at Jasper Hill school house. Sheriff Murphy brought the trio from Carthage last evening and a hearing is expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Childs
Logan
Alva Castle
Jacob Wisenbaugh
Lawrence Niggemyer
Carthage Township
Jasper Hill
Murphy
Carthage
Roll of Honor at D Primary School Names Read
The Roll of Honor lists pupils who were neither absent nor tardy for the past month. Named in the fragment are Ralph Baker Péarl Drost Host Love Ellwyn Lucas Clarence Mitchell Raymond Neal Israel Putnam Phil Schloss Sidney Sloan Amy Blazier Carrie Courtney Mable Cameron Francys Cochran Grace Cousins Hazel Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Primary School
Ralph Baker
Péarl Drost
Host Love
Ellwyn Lucas
Clarence Mitchell
Raymond Neal
Israel Putnam
Phil Schloss
Sidney Sloan
Amy Blazier
Carrie Courtney
Mable Cameron
Francys Cochran
Grace Cousins
Hazel Graham
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and only internal remedies reach the illness. It promotes Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface treatment, claims it is not a quack medicine, and emphasizes a blend of tonics and blood purifiers devised by a leading physician. It urges readers to send for details and to purchase locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har Ly
Espich
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Death Rate for Athens Declines in 1902 Health Report
Health Officer J M Higgins releases the annual year ended December 31 1902 report to the Athens Board of Health noting 23 deaths between ages one and seventy out of 49 total. With population 3600 the death rate is a fraction under 14 per 1000, and smallpox vaccination helped prevent fatalities among exposed individuals. The report also covers sewer extensions, vaccination advocacy, and nuisance abatement efforts and funding concerns at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
J.M. Higgins
Athens Board of Health
Athens
Board of Health
Sena H. Moore
Hocking
J. M. Higgins
Interesting program prepared for Farmers Institute in Athens
An Athens farmers institute outlines a two day program Friday and Saturday January 30 and 31 with state speakers G C Williams Wm Cook and others. The agenda includes invocations recitations and poultry talks with Mrs Adair and Mrs Wilson. Officers elected Saturday afternoon and attendance urged for county farmers amid weather and rheumatism notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
Athens
R. F. Bishop
C. G. Williams
Wm. Cook
G. K. Campbell
Coolville
Ston Ellis
Ohio University
Desta Burton
L. G. Matheny
J. M. Adair
Albany
Henry Martin
Alec Wilson
Dean H. G. Williams
A. H. Dixon
F. S. Coultrap
Freda Finsterwald
Billy
Rose
G. W. Hooper
Institute
William Bobo
Blood Wine touted as cure for rheumatism and kidney disease
An advertisement claims Blood Wine cures rheumatic and kidney diseases by altering blood to dissolve painful joint damage and support new tissue. It urges readers to consult Louis Daudelin Maes for details and mentions a fifty cent bottle sold by W. H. McKee in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espich
Don
Paine
Louis Daudelin
Maes
W. H. McKee
Athens
New County Examiner Named In Ohio County
H Bryson resigns after six years as county examiner and Judge Bethel appoints Maurice M Bryson his successor. Maurice Bryson, brother of the retiring examiner, is a longtime educator from Glouster and a senior at Ohio University with a five years certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ohio University
Sayers Returns From El Paso Visit With Texan Tale
Reuben Sayers of Millfield, after weeks in El Paso with his son Ephriam seeking health benefits, has returned home via Athens. Ephriam remains in New Mexico, while Sayers praises Texas climate yet notes few merits beyond that. A Texas boomer tale ends with Ben Butler remarking that good society and water would be all hell needs for paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Sayers
Millfield
Athens
el Paso
Texas
Ephriam
New Mexico
Sayers
Lone Star State
New York
Ben Butler
Hell
Country Kid to Be Presented at Opera House
The author supervises the performance of Country Kid at the opera house on January 19. It is praised as a top rural idyl with strong characters, bright lines, and fine scenic effects. Tickets cost 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Teachers Meet of Athens township O T R C
The Athens township O T R C held its regular bi weekly meeting January 10 with good attendance and an interesting session. The first ten chapters of Scott's Nature Study were assigned for discussion at 1 30 p m January 2. The circle adopted a rule requiring eight meetings a year and delinquents will receive written work from the secretary. Six meetings have been held with eight more likely this year to meet the requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Scott
Annual Y M C A Student Bible Conference at University
The conference will be held next Friday to Sunday inviting university students and town youths. Speakers include Prof Banks J Wildmen of Miami University and L E McLachlin state secretary with topics of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks J. Wildmen
Miami University
L. E. McLachlin
College
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Recalled
Advertisement notes that buyers can return the product if it fails to cure and mentions E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
W. C. T. U. to Meet at Mrs. Goldsberry’s Home
The W C T U will meet Tuesday afternoon January 20 at Mrs Goldsberry's home. A child culture program will be carried out under the supervision of Mrs Ella P Toe. Ladies are cordially invited.
Probate Notices Of Multiple Estates And Guardianships
Probate notices list executors guardians and administrators including Jerome B Stoffer Susan Jones estate final accounts Francis L Clark San George Werehime Richard Gibson and others. Guardians Tedrow Stanbus Weidman Marvey Shaw Orland Koona Helen Tedrow live accounts dated February 7 1908 before A B Bethel probate judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome B. Stoffer
Susan Jones
Francis L. Clark
George Werehime
Richard P. Gibson
Gibson Et al
Lewis Stanbus
Pal Stanbus
Tedrow
Pal Tedrow
Susan R. Weidman
Joshua E
William H
An Marvey J. Shaw
Orland E
Marvey J
Orland Poe
Harry Allen
Alderma
Franks. Tedrow
Helen Tedrow
William Meschher
Emnett T. Koona
Heal
Bethel
Gold Cord Tunnel and Mines Ad Promotes Membership Drive
An old classified style notice advertises gold mining ventures with a $5 monthly buy in for 1000 shares and a date February 10th. it promises monthly advances and includes names like Reliable R ves, Lansford F, and Butler, with Mack Block as a location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansford
Butler
Y. Mack Block
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God
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California
George DeCamp
State Hospital
First National Bank
E. J. Kessinger
George Hall
Nelsonville
Columbus
C. H. Welch
Lancaster
H. H. Brown
S. D. Thompson
J. W. Kincade
Lottridge
J. P. Wood
Louisville
James Edmundson
Marion
Ind
E. W. Townsend
Swift & Co
W. N. McKee
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Grosvenor
Mildred Beebe
J. D. Selby
S. H. Haney
Kenton Harbor
Mich
Z. G. Walker
Mr. G. E. Beasley
Middleport
John V. Wood
University Terrace
Clem Legett
A. B. Scott
Laura Hastings
Corning
Perry County
F. P. Johnston
William Hoover
Clarence Johnson
Herman Fierbaugh
Trimble
Frost
Alston Ellis
W. E. Koop
Tennessee
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Roll of Honor
Athens, O
Tetanus
Interstit
Elo
New County Examiner
General Grosvenor Cigar
Country
Cline’s Pharmacy
Grosvenoc
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