Athens Briefs Record Local Arrivals and Illness
Local items note Dr H T Lee in Buchtel on business, typhoid illness in M Dewey, and many Athens visitors from Columbus Marietta and beyond. Names include Dr Boise, Miller Downing, James Clark, J E Bush, W R Moore, Mrs Mackin, Mrs Cartnel, Miss Bryson, Miss Anna Scott, and many others. Social visits, childbirth, and upcoming events populate a dense, era‑specific community snapshot.
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H. T. Lee
Buchtel
M. BE. Dewey
E. J. Jones
Columbus
Boise
Marietta
Athens
Miller Downing
Middleport
Howard Cline
Albany
James Clark
Wisconsin
Mary Michael
Plains
Hall's Catarrh Cure Official Statement by Cheney Co
Frank J. Cheney of Kmoff J Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason records the oath on December 6. The remedy is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Kmoff J. +Cheney & Co
Irm
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Presbyterian Sermon Subjects for Next Sunday
The Presbyterian church invites families to attend services with two sermons. Morning theme is The Glorious Gospel of The Blessed God. Evening topic is Results of Waiting Upon The Lord from Isaiah. Text: They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. A vocal trio by Mrs. Stewart and Messrs. Earhart and Miller will sing at the evening service.
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Presbyterian Dhurch
God
Dogs Dominate Three Months of Field Trials
Harry L. Brown of Alvany, en route through Athens, showcased Lakefield Countess Lakefield Belle and Lakefield Red in Alabama Georgia Ohio events. Lakeside Countess claimed wins in Nebraska Continental and U S trials, Lakefield Belle placed in Nebraska and Ohio, Lakefield Red won age stake in Ohio. Meets covered Waynesboro Georgia Hants Fe Alabama Staston Tennessee with Brown earning profit from expenses.
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Harry L. Brown
Alvavy
Athens
U. S
Lakefield Countess
Lakefield Belle
Lakefield Red
Ohio
Lakeside Countess
Nebraska
United States
Waynesboro
Hants Fe
Ala
Staston
Tenn
Brown
Death of Albert Starling Tuberculosis Victim in New England
Albert Starling 27 died Monday at his mother's home in New England from tuberculosis after a year of sickness and recent bed rest. A carpenter by trade he became dairy inspector for the village board of health. He married Louise Roush in September 1903. His remains were brought to Athens for funeral services at Eli Roush’s home and burial in the new cemetery.
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Albert Starling
New England
Starling
Village Board of Health
Louise Roush
Athens
Eli Roush
Mr. Starling
New Cemetery
Koons and Humiston Guests in Charleston and Athens
F M Koons is in Charleston on business this week. Mise Florence Hamiston of Cleveland is the guest of Mr and Mrs J D Brown. Leo Koons of Columbus was the guest of relatives and friends in Athens. Mr and Mrs J D Brown entertained with a dinner at Hotel Berry Tuesday in honor of their guest Miss Florence Humiston.
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W. RB. Moore
Chillicothe
Athens
Peter Mackin
Middleport
Edson Cartnel of
Lancaster
Joseph Pickering
George Fenzel
Price
Mt. Clemens Mich
Miss Bryson
Glouster
H. Bryson
Mulberry Avenue
Anna Scott
Columbus
Mrs. W. K. Scott
O. W. Watkins
Carthage
Jesse Warren
L. H. Smith
Stewart
Walker
Fio Hedges
Silas Hedges
J.M. Woodworth
Millfield
H. D. Henry
D. Zenner & Co
New York
W. K. Scott
Mary Slattery
T. J. Wilson
Wilkesville
Ralph B Wilson
Floyd
Crider
Ellen Wood
A. ©. Jordan
Bell Telephone Company
Eilen Wood
Geo. I. Putnam
Carpenter Street
W D. McCracken
T. W. Gallette
Maples
Union Street
Lake Mary
Florida
Peter Kern
James Pyle
San Gabriel
Cal
Chas
Henry Nelson
Miss Slattery
Frank H. Logan
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Springfield
D. J. Evans
Pallas Club of Athens
Wm. Oxley Thompson
Clara Rakestraw
Toledo
Ellen Moore
Celina
May H. Prentice Cleveland
Ruth 8. Robinson
Oxford College
F. M. Koons
Charleston
Mise Florence Hamiston
Cleveland
J. D. Brown
Leo Koons
Thuredat
Hotel Berry Tasday
Florence Humiston
Earrings in Roman Society Demand and Display
In ancient Rome both genders wore earrings and women’s styles were especially extravagant. Seneca notes some women’s earrings were so valuable a single pair equaled the revenue of a large estate.
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Rome
Seneca
The Katydid Song and Wing Sound Mechanism
The passage explains that the male katydid produces the sound by rubbing two thin membranous plates at the base of its wing covers together. It notes the mechanism involves elevating the wings and rubbing the plates, and suggests a human analogy of rubbing shoulder blades to imitate the action.
Windmill at Etchingham Sussex Records History
An O14 windmill in Etchingham Sussex is noted as built in 1492, marking its historical origin in the region.
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Etchingham
Sussex
The Dead Sea Evaporates Vast Water Daily
An expert in hydrography states the Dead Sea region loses not less than a million tons of water daily through evaporation. The assertion highlights the extreme heat and arid conditions surrounding the sea as a major factor in continual water loss.
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Dead Sea
Diamond rarity among ancient gem finds
The passage notes that diamonds are not among the earliest gems known to humanity and were not recovered from Nineveh ruins, Etruscan sepulchers, or Phoenician tombs.
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Nineveh
Portuguese Titles Sold for Money Under New Law
In Portugal all hereditary titles are abolished and held only for life, allowing the creation of dukes marquises counts or barons for a relatively small payment to the national treasury.
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Portugal
Infisoria: Minute Cules Thrive in Putrid Water
The text notes infisoria as tiny animals, usually microscopic yet sometimes visible, about one hundredth of an inch. They flourish and multiply fastest in putrid water, though the wording is garbled and includes typos.
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Bama
Giobe
The Cowbird’s Ruthless Nest Thievery Across Birds
A Los Angeles Times piece explains the cowbird’s brood parasitism from the Mississippi valley to Mexico. It details nest invasion, egg dumping, and the foster parents unknowingly raising the intruder, with comparisons to cuckoos and notes on warblers and meadow larks.
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Mississippi River Valley
Mexico
California
England
Asie
South America
Los Angeles Times
Farragut Favored Wooden Ships in Early U.S. Navy
Admiral Farragut preferred wooden ships and resisted ironclads, as noted by Captain F. Hill. His flagship Hartford fought in Mobile while Tecumseh, urged into action, was lost with its captain and over a hundred crew, marking a notable coincidence.
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Farragut
F. 8. Hill
Hartford
Pope Quote on Realty and Understanding
A Pithy saying notes that every man has as much realty as he lacks understanding implying wealth equals limited judgment in a concise aphorism attributed to Pope.
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Pope
Schubert Quartet to Perform Friday at College Hall
The Schubert Quartet will give a Friday evening concert at the college auditorium on February 8 at 8 15. The ensemble includes Mrs. Clare G and Miss Clara Bancroft with Mr. T N Hover, crooks, and Mr. Emmett Parker at the piano. The program also features the play Under Southern Skies and a note on the cast and scenes, including a pumpkin dance.
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Schubert
College
Clare G
Clara Bancroft
T. N. Hover
Anler Crooks
Emmett Parker
New York
Ity
Mason and Dixon
South
Athens Opera House
Centennial History of Athens County Ad Offered
Announcement urges securing a copy of the new centennial history of Athens County. A line notes form a man must have a license before he is allowed to smoke opium. Homeseekers excursions tickets available until April 1905 with agents for details.
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Athens County
Local Sale Ad Highlights 12c and 69c Bargains
The advertisement lists clothing and textile items with 12c to 28e price points. Items include outing outfits, underwear, dress goods, silks, flannelette, and related fabrics with marked discounts.
Overcoats for Young Men Sold at Extraordinary Reductions
Local retailer promotes deep discounts on stock of young men overcoats with conspicuous price cuts. Limited quantities and sizes available as sale continues through the week.
Bargain Lots Offer Men’s Suits and Underwear
Fragmentary notice lists broken lots of underwear at greatly reduced prices. Mentions men’s fleeced underwear and Madras fabric garments in assorted lots. Local ad language suggests clearance sale style items for men.
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Madras
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J. E. Bush
The
Dutchess M’fg. Company
Mabel Wickham
Hannah Sleigh
David Putnam
Clarys
Dr. Lee
W. N. Alderman
W. R. Phillips
Blanche Tollis
Cincinnati
Mrs. J. T. Merwin
W. E. Peters
Miss Neal Henry
Sabina
Mrs. J. ©. Jones
Emma Leatner
A. H. Stanley
McArthur
Charles B Barker
Frank Barker
Marshfield
Fred Johnston
Babe of Columbus
William Hoover
Calvin Roe
Henry Zeuner
State Street
E. ©. Needham
Eleanor
Lena Mason
May Hearn
Adria Miles
Alice Hibbard
Ora Lynch
Bess Tramen
Maud Robinson
Ida Campbell
Ajroce Graham
Messrs
Charles Hogle
Lawrence Miller
Charlies Schafer
Harry Connett
Otis Wright
Frank Porter
Edward Murphey
Clifford Cornwell
Joe Davidson
Raymond Greelies
Royal Baking Powder CO
William
Harry Brown
Georgia
Bayles
Tee
Amusevents
Schubert Quartet
Hoyt’s
D. C. CORNWELL @ CO
Jewelers
Scientific Opticians
Hemmer & Co
MENT
lSe Flannelett
W. H. Brown SuHok Co
Yours Truly
Freed Bros
Germantown, Pa
Cale
Reuner & Cf
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