State and Congressional Ticket Listings
State ticket includes Laylin of Huron for Secretary of State, Spear of Trumbull for Chief Justice, Ankene y of Greene for Food and Dairy Commissioner. Congressional ticket lists Walker of Athens for Auditor, Wolf of York for Commissioner, and McLaughlin of Troy for Infirmary Director.
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State
Laylin
Huron
Supreme Court
William T. Spear
Trumbull
Horace Ankeney
Greene
E. R. Walker
Athens
Joseph Wolf
York
John McLaughlin
Troy
State buys J. L. Carpenter farm for experiments in Meigs county
The state acquisition of the J. L. Carpenter farm in Meigs county aims to expand agricultural research. The Meigs site differs from Wooster, promising region specific insights for southern farmers and improving practical benefits from experimental work in the area. Senator Carpenter’s sale enabled the purchase, aiding local farmers through targeted trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Carpenter
Meigs County
Wooster
Carpenter
Local Democrats avoid Grovers nomination at St Louis
Local Democrats breathed easier when it became known their old friend Grovers had no show for the nomination at St Louis. They say now they wouldn’t have supported him if he had been nominated that they would. A day or two they didn t talk much.
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Grovers
St. Louis
Delegates Rally Over Nomination Likely for Judge Parker
Delegates create a large fuss over the possible nominee though impact this fall is uncertain. Judge Parker appears to have the call and is likely to be nominated today.
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Parker
Dever
Athens County GOP backs D. H. Moore for renomination
The Athens county Republican convention endorsed Senator D. H. Moore and authorized him to pick delegates to the next senatorial convention. The county central committee reaffirmed support, praising Moore’s Senate record and urging his renomination as the party’s candidate. County officials and leaders list their endorsement signatures.
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Athens County
D. H. Moore
Moore
St. Louis
Senate
Republican Central Committee
Athens
Ohio
Republican Mass Convention
Watt Brammer
H. B. Stright
M. P. Totmar
Dick Peach
Robert Smith
J. H. Bobo
E. White
H. Porter
E. M. Reese
Politician Seeks Senate Return for Ohio County Benefit
The candidate highlights achievements reducing Athens county land tax by 7000 yearly and securing 100000 annually to credit Ohio University for statewide education. He claims proven ability to advance his district and vows to continue serving if elected, noting strong ties and willingness to devote time and talent.
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Athens County
Crawford
Ohio University
Senate
Fire department recommendations by Ohio Insurance League in Athens
A committee led by JL W. Canfield with A W Cox and H M Brooks visited Athens and urged a new fire house with tower, full equipment for all members, duplicate supply mains, electric valve control, chief’s authority, locked hose house, a modern hook and ladder track, and limited use of old cotton jacket hose. They cited local facilities and noted asylum and other hydrants with hose if city-coordinated. The report incorporates the 1908 Ohio Inspection Bureau findings with minor updates.
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The
Ohio Insurance League
JL. W. Canfield
A. W. Cox
H. M. Brooks
Athens
Fire Department
Hull Foster's
Athens Lumber Company
Childens
Ohio Inspection Bureau
Ohio cruelty laws and delivery crews cited by humane society
In Athens the laws of Ohio against cruelty to animals are often violated by delivery drivers and lumber haulers who overload. The Humane Association of Ohio stresses enforcement not punishment, aiming to educate the public on animal rights and to make examples of persistent violators if needed.
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Ohio
Athens
Humane Association of Ohio
Lash
The Michigan Excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort
Ohio Central offers a July 28 excursion from Toledo departing at 6 17 a m reaching Crystal Lake by 10 40 p m and Frankfort by 11 p m Return tickets cost 7 00 with half fare for children No car change and tickets valid on any regular train until August 12 Agents of Ohio Central Lines provide full details
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Ohio Central
Frankfort
Crystal Lake
Toledo
Ohio Central Lines
Bought Brick Plant by Athens and Nelsonville investors
W N Alderman Henry O Bleness Fred Stalder and C H Dean of the Athens Brick Co with Nelsonville financial backers bought James Dewn's interest in the Nelsonville Brick Co plant. The 40,000 bricks daily facility will get capital raised from 850,000 to 1,250,000 and capacity expanded.
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W. N. Alderman
Henry O’ Bleness
Fred Stalder
C. H. Dean
Athens Brick Co
Nelsonville
James Dewn
Nelsonville Brick Co
Birds Eye View Columbia River Map Offer
Attractive color map shows Columbia River and its tributaries with a detailed overview of the river route. Folded form includes an arrangement of the Columbia River path on the reverse. Free copies available from E L Lomax at the Union Pacific R R Co Omaha Nebraska with four cents postage.
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Columbia River
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Neb
Death of Esther Williams in Typhoid Illness
Esther Williams aged unknown died Sunday after a two weeks illness of typhoid fever at her mother's Union street home. She was bright and popular among friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at her mother's home with Dr. T. L. Lowe officiating. Interment followed at State street cemetery.
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Esther Williams
D. W. Williams
Union Street
T. L. Lowe
State Street
Free Forestry Lectures at University Chapel
Prof Adolph Leve a leading Ohio forestry expert will give free lectures in the university chapel at 4 PM on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday July 12 13 and 14 Admission free
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Adolph Leve
Ohio
Not Called For List of Uncalled Letters at Athens
The Athens Ohio postmaster lists names of residents with letters remaining uncalled for on Monday July 4. Names include Baker E J, Crippen Jennie, Green Elzie, Graham Ray, Hutchinson Asa, L M Head, and many others. Patrons must claim by stating advertisement and present proper identification.
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Athens
Ohio
Baker
E. J
Luther
Clifton
W. E
Crippen
Jennie
Cornell
Millie
Eliott
Julia
Green
Elzie
Graham
King Grim
Ray
Hull
Elizabeth
Head
L. M
Hutchinson
Asa
Klepner
Chas
Kiney
R. C
Parish
C. O. Patterson
J. E
Perry
Isaac C
Rumbarger
R. R
Robinett
Ella
Reynolds
Will
Republican
Shepard
W. L
Selby
Santel
Marshal
Snedden
Annie
Wright
Chas A
White
Kate
Warren
Lewis
D. Gist
State Convention Epworth League of Ohio in Toledo
The Epworth League of Ohio holds its state convention in Toledo on July 13 and 14, 1904. Local churches organize sessions, meetings, and activities marking the youth ministry gathering in the city.
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Epworth League of Ohio
Toledo
Rabbits Force Abandonment of Queensland Pastoral Stations
Destruction of grass by rabbits has led to the abandonment of several pastoral stations in Queensland. Boston painters and decorators' union is noted as the largest painters' local union in the world with nearly 2000 members.
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Queensland
Boston Painters and Decorators’ Union
Hocking Valley Excursion Sets Train Schedule
Sunday July 10 1904 excursion to Colum Jackson and Pomeroy with fares listed. Train leaves Athens at 5 50 am. adult tickets $1.00. student or other fares shown as .75 and 1.25 with additional $12.5 for Pomeroy option.
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Hocking Valley
Columbus
Jackson
Pomeroy
Athens
Hopkins couple wed at Downington home ceremony
Anthony Hopkins and Miss Hannah Hopkins were married at the bride’s father Rev G W Hopkins home near Downington on a Sunday evening. Rev F M Hurley of Mechanicsburg officiated the ceremony. The couple are noted in local college circles.
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Allen D. Anthony
Hannah Hopkins
G. W. Hopkins
Downington
F. M. Hurley
Mechanicsburg
Freight wreck halts eastbound traffic near Rockville
Section two of No. 91 northbound freight on the K M railroad wrecked Friday near Rockville. Four cars overturned two derailed others causing hours of delay. Damage was slight and no injuries reported. Cause cited as a sharp flange.
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Rockville
Village of Marshfield Petition to Organize in Waterloo Township
Athens County Ohio board hears a petition signed by over thirty electors requesting the organization of a village in Waterloo Township. The plan covers a detailed territorial description, proposed name Village of Marshfield, with Edwin D. Sayre named agent. hearing set August 13, 1904, at 1 PM in the Auditor's office Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Athens County
Ohio
Wateroo
Range No
Waterloo Township
Maria Beverage
Eva Hoodlet
J. & E. Gilbert
Gilbert
Aetna
Inhabitants Resin Corporation
Marshfield
Edwin D. Sayre
Athens
Agent seeks September 1 1904 possession for wagon sale
Agent L. Lawrence states he has disposed of his agency and must surrender possession by September 1, 1904. He aims to close out all wagons on hand, urging buyers to act now and join a July 7 12 auction crew.
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Sptember
Refrigerator sale offers affordable household cooling
A local ad touts refrigerators from 12.50 to 35.00 with closeout stock priced at 10 to 25. The pitch emphasizes summer comfort and budget options for families, highlighting Leonard as a trusted name and urging readers to buy now.
Grand Rapids Refrigerators Open Sale Prices
Local store advertises August sale on Grand Rapids Refrigerators offering sizes from seven fifty to ten dollars. Claimed to be food savers, low ice needs, priced below rivals. Economical buyers urged to act now for bargains.
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Grand Rapids
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Hamilton
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Lucas
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Cherrington
Central Committee
Ford Connor
W. M. Sharp
Coakley
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Carl W. Hayes
Z. L. Henry
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Court House
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Noth
Birds Eye View
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G. Poe
Anthony Hopkins
L. Lawrence
Hastings
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