First Visit to Athens Ohio at Hotel Berry
A visitor will come to Athens Ohio and stay at the Hotel Berry on Monday January 30 from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The event marks the guest's inaugural trip to the city and venue.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
6
Free Medical Discoveries Announcement by IREE Institute
The IREE Institute offers free on site consultation examination and advice from eminent specialists. They claim new natural cures for nervous system heart stomach lungs kidneys catarrh consumption epilepsy deafness and more. Callers may be examined and if curable treated with no cost during this visit. guarantees provided.
Through Route to Chicago and the West
Through sleeping car leaves Athens 8 36 p m daily via Ohio Lines to Chicago. New Chicago Route offers same day coach service and Toledo connection with L & M Ry. Confer with Ohio Central Lines agents before travel. Wanted young man from Oes county to prepare for Govt Mail Service with rapid promotion to 1500. Address Godar Rapids Ia Jan 26 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio 1
Chicago
Toledo
Oes County
Sal
W Godar Rapids
Musical Family Shines at Albany Farmers Institute
Geo. E. Scott reports on G. E. Wood and his six sons from Athens county. The father, a musician, trained the boys from youth, building a 184 acre farm, $5100 cash purchase, plus $4000 in government bonds. The Albany Institute invited the family to perform, creating a notable Teddy Roosevelt era band with each son reading notes and playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Scott
Albany Farmers’ Institute
Ohio
G. E. Wood
Athens County
Mr. Wood
Colorado
Albany Farmer’s Institute
Gasoline Dangers Highlight Explosive Vapors and Fires
An Ohio fire history shows gasoline caused many deadly blasts in years past. It warns that gasoline vapor can ignite from a spark, light, or flame within ten feet and that a pint can make 200 cubic feet of air explosive. The piece cites dangers in cleaning use and cites National Board of Fire Underwriters guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promise Cure for Rheumatism
In Eagle River Wisconsin Maggie E Deckert reports kidney trouble and rheumatism with severe pain. After nine boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills she says her aches are gone, she can eat and sleep, and she believes the pills saved her life. The article promotes that rheumatism is caused by disordered kidneys and cured by these pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle River
Wis
Dodd
Maggie E. Deckert
Will Take Census In Athens To Seek Elk Lodge
At a special council meeting Friday authority was given to census the village and begin work Monday morning. The move, tied to forming an Elk’s lodge, targets a 5000 population minimum and aims to decide if Athens can reach it. Frank Roach leads the effort with Rey Lash Frank Lowry and James A Palmer assisting as census work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frank Roach
Rey Lash
Frank Lowry
James A. Palmer
Sugar Cuptur in Peru Reaches 150000 Tons
Peru harvest yields over 150000 tons of sugar annually with about 185 tons exported to England the United States and Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
England
United States
Chile
Atlas and History Promised as Finest Athens County Volume
An upcoming Atlas and History aims to be the county's most elaborate publication yet offering detailed local lore. Readers are urged to secure a copy and are directed to a separate advertisement elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Correlation of Studies Draws Fire in Editorial Clash
In a January issue of the Chicago Chronicle a debate against excessive cross linking of subjects in schools is quoted. The author argues teaching should be direct and distinct with clear objectives in spelling writing geography and history. The piece warns about moral risk and urges focused effort to prepare children for life. Francis B Livesey of Sykesville MD counters socialism labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger & Herald
Emma
Waite
Cincinnati Public School Journal
Chicago Chronical
Francis B. Livesey
Sykesville, Md
A Vast Fortune Is Not Riches
A reflective line notes that wealth without meaningful use fails to bring true richness. It argues time and opportunity to help others are most valuable, and without them wealth becomes hollow despite millions.
Doctor Student Detour In Conversation
A benevolent woman remarks on the young man's fatigue as he carries books and explains he is studying to become a doctor. She mockingly suggests letting the doctor study for himself, citing a newspaper quip about the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
Lawyer Explains Excessive Bill to New Yorker Client
A lawyer informs the client that parts of the bill are unclear and offers to explain them for ten dollars. The client protests the charges as exorbitant and seeks clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Knew What Was Coming Dialogue Impends at Door
A fragmented exchange features Pat and Mike planning action at a door. The terse dialogue hints at an imminent emergency involving an ambulance while characters debate the proper sequence of events. The snippet conveys suspense without full narrative context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mike
Puck
Prize Winners in Woolson Spice Guessing Contest
Nelson Gasaway of Mead Paper Mill Chillicothe won the first grand prize of 5000 for a guess on the total presidential vote which totaled 18524519. Alice Chandler took 2500 for a 13524582 guess, 18 votes above the actual figure. County prizes in Athens awarded to several locals. Roosevelt did not win a prize as his guess was not correct. The note cites presidential turnout being 1900 figures and stay-at-home voting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolson Spice Company
Lion Coffee
Nelson Gasaway
Mead Paper
Chillicothe
Alice Chandler
Athens County
J. Flowers
Barrett Bro’s
Spears
Chauncey
M. W. Champers
Cooolville
L. B. McDaniel
Millfield
J. Duncan
Ella Judy
Athens
Hawkins
Nelsonville
Retta Eaton
Pratts Fork
Roosevelt
McKinley
U. S
Mischievous Magpie Distracts Field with Toad Stoning
A magpie roaming a field repeatedly hauls stones to a woolen socket and drops them on a trapped toad, delighting in the toad’s hops of distress. The owner discovers the animal’s curious mischief after observing the magpie’s pattern, noting its piquant behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bosworth Smith
The Goose and Gridiron In St Pauls London
In London before the great fire a music house named the Miter thrived in St Pauls yard. The rebuilt venue bore the Goose and Gridiron sign with a goose on a gridiron and the caption The Swan and Harp. Sir Christopher Wren led the St Pauls lodge 18 years and donated the tools to begin the cathedral. The goose and its unmusical harp remain in Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Paul's Churchyard
Christopher Wren
St. Paul's
Abolition of Grand Jury Gains Ground in Several States
The article notes opposition to the grand jury system and cites Minnesota’s amendment to abolish it, joining Wisconsin and North Dakota where courts operate without grand juries. It argues the change cuts court costs and speeds justice by replacing grand juries with full magistrate examinations and direct information filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Ohio
Grand Jury
Found a Cure for Indigestion touted by user Geo W. Emory
Geo W. Emory of Rock Mills Alabama reports relief from indigestion using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and says he can eat almost anything again. Sold by McKee's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Geo W. Emory
Rock Mills
Ala
McKee’s Drag Store
Biliousness cured by modern Chamberlain remedy sold locally
When bilious sufferers try a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets they experience quick relief from a first class up to date medicine. For sale by McKee's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilieus
Chamberlain
McKee
Examinations Schedule for Elementary and Higher Certific ates Noted
Notice to teachers lists exam dates and locations for various certificates. Elementary certificates held on the first Saturday each month in Athens. high school and special certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster host first Saturdays in May June and July. Boxwell exams at Athens and Guoysville on third Saturday in April and at Athens and Glouster on second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners M M Bryson clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Boxwell
Guoysville
Board of Examiners
M. M. Bryson
Grocery Salesman Wanted in Hocking Valley Territory
Wanted an experienced Grocery Salesman to represent Preserve and Pickle Factory. Territory is Hocking valley. Apply at Lowenstein Bros Co West Canal St Allegheny Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preserve and Pickle Factory
Territory Hocking Valley
Lowenstein Bro’s, Co
West Canal St
Allegheny, Pa
Centennial Atlas and History of Athens County
A community funded book titled The Centennial Atlas and History of Athens County is described as being by the people and for the people of the county. It notes Cuban honey shipments reach Germany the United States France and other nations. The 1904 total gathered exceeded 600000 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Germany
United States
France
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Adrian
Athens, Ohio
HOTEL
Berry
F. B. Modie
Thas
Brights
George J. Barber
C. Lorre
Perfection Wireless
Standard Oil Company
Great Central South
G. A. Park
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Louisville & Nashville R. R. CO
Louisvileief
Common Pleas Court
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