Local Notables and Visitors Highlight County Brevities
G W Hopkins visited Albany on business. Dozens of residents and guests from Lancaster to Middleport spent the week in town visiting relatives and friends. Klondyke lecture planned. Boxwell commencement set for July 16. several locals traveled to St Louis for the exposition and returned by boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell
J. D. Selby
Douglas Earhart
St. Louis
R. H. Selby
Middleport
Pittsburg
Messrs. Selby
Earhart
Common Pleas Court Adjourns April Term With New Cases
The April term of the common pleas court adjourned without a day. Cases disposed include Tamar Warthing vs Samuel Warthing with sale confirmed and equal disbursements, Minnie Skrotsky vs Edward Krotsky sale of real estate for alimony, William Smith vs Frank Paton settled and paid, Luella Knapp vs Charles Knapp divorce with $15 monthly alimony, Clinton Nicholson vs Iva Nicholson divorce for willful absence, H. W. Murphy and S. E. Hedges as bailiffs paid, Thurman Morgan appointed court stenographer at $700 yearly, Sheriff Murphy appointing 8. E. Hedges deputy, Glouster Bank vs Elmer Biddison et al money action, Logan Natural Gas Co. vs The New York Coal Co. injunction granted in chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Tamar A. Warthing
Samuel Warthing
Minnie Skrotsky
Edward Krotsky
William Smith
Frank Paton
Luella Knapp
Charles Knapp
Clinton Nicholson
Iva Nicholson
H. W. Murphy
Hedges
Baliff
Thurman L. Morgan
Murphy
8. E. Hedges
Glouster Bank
Elmer Biddison
Andrew Murphy
Eugene R. Walker
Logan Natural Gas Co
New York Coal Co
Chambers
Lost satchel on North State or nearby streets
A black satchel containing spectacles in cases, lace and cotton collars, a toothbrush, and other items was found. The finder is asked to return it to Mrs. John Burson on President Street with a reward offered.
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North State Street
For Sale 10 Yoke of Work Cattle in Jackson Ohio
For sale ten yoke of work cattle owned by McKitrick of Jackson Ohio. The listing notes cattle likely suited for farm tasks and field work. Prospective buyers contact McKitrick for details and price negotiations.
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McKitrick, Jackson, O
Athens County Leads in Ohio Teachers Reading Circle Enrollments
Athens County tops the state in O T R C enrollment with 584 members, the largest county membership since the reading circle began. Overall state enrollment reaches 7507 with Athens first, Lucas second. Lucas has triple the population but trails in enrollment.
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Athens
Ohio Teachers Reading Circle
Athens County
Lucas County
Lucas
Reading Circle Work
Boxwell Commencement Held at Athens High School
The Athens township commencement exercises were conducted Saturday forenoon in the high school building under the direction of Mrs. Mattie Hatch. Music was provided by Edith Palmer Louise Dana Elizabeth Bailey and Dow Grones. Addresses were given by Prof M. Copeland and township clerk J B Clayton. Graduates included Dean Vore Letmna Dean Nellie Morris Joseph Higgins Jr Herbert Koons Ruth Shaner John Stauffer Sarah Druggav Marv Phillips and Gladys Koons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Mattie Hatch
Edith Palmer
Louise Dana
Elizabeth Bailey
Dow Grones
M. Copeland
J. B. Clayton
Boxwell
Dean Vore
Letmna Dean
Nellie Morris
Joseph Higgins, Jr
Herbert Koons
Ruth Shaner
John Stauffer
Sarah Druggav
Marv Phillips
Gladys Koons
Obituary of Lydia Alberta Junod Aged Two
Lydia Alberta Junod, daughter of Frank and Hattie Junod, born December 14 1901, died July 1 1904 at age two years six months and sixteen days. The tribute reflects on her brief life and the heavenly promise of the Kingdom of Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Alberta Junod
Frank
Hattie Junod
Kingdom of Heaven
Earth
Heaven
Lydia
Patrick Selby Dies After Ill Health at State Hospital
Patrick Selby 71 a longtime resident of Alexander township died Wednesday morning at the state hospital after a general breakdown of the system. He was the father of Mrs. A W Lynch of this city. Funeral services will be held this forenoon at Pleasanton with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Selly
State Hospital
Alexander Township
A. W. Lynch
Pleasanton
Pike Valley Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs John Burson of Athens spent a short time here last week as guests of H B Burson. W E Jeffers and family visited J H Bobo s Sunday. Miss Blanche Newman of Athens is visiting her parents this week. Dr Copeland was in the area on business. Rev Lowe of Athens will preach at the Christian church next Sunday. Miss Daisy Caffray visited friends here Sunday. Children s day exercises at the M E church Sunday drew a large crowd and featured an interesting program. Miss Luella Mansfield of Guysville visits grandparents Mr and Mrs F L Creamer for a few weeks. Dana Vanest of Burlingham spent Sunday at Wm Kelley s. George Douglas fell from a cherry tree and broke two ribs last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burson
Athens
H. 8. Burson
W. E. Jeffers
J. H. Bobo
Blanche Newman
Copeland
Rev. Lowe
Christian Church
Daisy Caffray
M.E
Luella Mansfield
Guysville
F. L Creamer
Dana Vanest
Burlingham
Wm. Kelley
George Douglas
Millfield Social News Highlights Local Visits
Messrs. Dunkle Myers Snow and families of Floodwood visited relatives here Monday. Pearl Davis and family of Jacksonville visited Sunday. Lena Latimer traveled to Glouster Saturday. Several from town attended the Chauncey picnic Monday. Border and wife of Hebbardsville visited their daughter Mrs L D McDaniel Sunday. Joseph and Emmett Earich of New England visited Sunday. Blanche Roberts visiting relatives in West Virginia. Lou Roberts Jacksonville visitor Tuesday. John Lahugh Chauncey business visitor Tuesday. Miss Helen Dixon visited Sugar Creek friends Sunday. Don Henry and Athens family were Sunday visitors. Eva and Minnie Duncan of Glouster visited relatives here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Mathews
Charles G. Mathews
New York City
Mathews
Carrie
State Library
Albany
N. Y
Nettie Johnson
Mary Lewis
Richwood
W. Va
St. Louis Exposition
Blanche Roberts
Millfield
Miss Johnson
West Virginia
Dunkle, Myers, Snow
Floodwood
Pearl Davis
Jacksonville
Lena Latimer
Glouster
Chauncey
Mr. Border
Hebbardsville
L. D. McDaniel
Messrs
Joseph and
Emmett Earich
New England
Lou Roberts
John Lahugh
Helen Dixon
Sugar Creek
Don Henry
Athens
Eva and
Minnie Duncan
Sunny Side Real Estate Bargains
Real estate overview touts Lone Ren na snag house and large lot at a fair price. Desirable Dunn street building lots offered with favorable terms. Highland Park addition north of Minear farm set for rapid development with inducements to builders. County Clerk's McKinstry & Parker handling inquiries.
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Dunn Street
Highland Park
Minear Farm
McKinstry & Parker
Reverend Evans Visits Friends in Delaware Over Sunday
Rev. Evans visited friends in Delaware over Sunday. Rev. Lowe will preach at the Christian church next Sunday at 2 30. The Childrens day exercises were largely attended at the M E church Sunday with an interesting program and pleasing rendering. Mr and Mrs Drake of Hebbardsville visited Mr and Mrs L Cramer recently. Miss Daisy Caffrey and mother of Mechanicsburg attended the Children's day exercises Sunday. Mrs Phillips mother of Dr Phillips recently purchased a house and lot here from David Ziggaroos and will move soon.
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Rev. Evans
Delaware
Rev. Lowe
The
Christian Church
Drake
Hebbardsville
L. Cramer
Daisy Caffrey
Mechanicsburg
Phillips
Dr. Phillips
David Ziggaroos
Wanted School Teachers for Summer Positions
Advertisement seeks teachers for summer work addressed to H A Glasgow in Columbus Ohio. Applicants should respond between June 9 and June 16 to secure employment opportunities.
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H. A. Glasgow
Columbus
Harvest Woes Mark Wilson Chapel Farmers Fourth
In Wilson Chapel farmers largely celebrated the Fourth in wheat fields as harvest lags with crops below average. Al McCune of Crooksville visited relatives, Dalton Linscott returns home to stay, and Mrs Jennie Grosvenor spent time with son Peter Grosvenor in Congo. Olive Copeland recovers from typhoid. Bern township allocates 280 for each sub-district school.
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al. McCune
Crooksville
Frank McCune
Dalton Linscott
Pennsylvania
Jennie Grosvenor
Peter Grosvenor
Congo
Olive Copeland
Marvin Linscott
New England
Stewart Social Notes and Nearby Visits
Mrs L H Smith hosted guests including her mother Mrs Amelia Walker and sister Mrs Brannon of Athens. M J Chariton and Grace left for Colorado to visit Dr M L Mansfield and wife Helen. Marguerite Stewart of Springfield visits her mother. Delbert Norris and wife visit Marshfield parents. Grant Smith and Jim Russell attended a Parkersburg show. Clare Coleman of Guysville acts as agent in Mr Charlton’s absence. Sile Biddison and Hattie Brill visited Glouster friends. Migs Miller from the Red Star cigar factory spent the Fourth in Columbus.
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M. J. Chariton
Grace
Colorado
M. L. Mansfield
Helen
Marguerite Stewart
Springfield
Delbert Norris
Marshfield
Grant Smith
Jim Russel
Parkersburg
Clare Coleman
Guysville
Mr. Charlton
Ohio Visitors Directed to Direct Route to World’s Fair
Ohio visitors heading to the Worlds Fair should take westbound cars marked Direct to the World’s Fair. These cars go to the southeast entrance near the Ohio building, where visitors may register and check parcels free. The Ohio Commissioners provide rest rooms, toilets, telephone, and an Information Bureau, with post office access and parcel handling. Visitors may obtain housing and local rates information from the Information Clerk at the Ohio State Building and may write for further details with a stamped return envelope.
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Ohio Building
Ohio
Ohio State Building
An Item of Interest To the Newly Married
A brief notice highlights a personal matter concerning a newly married pair. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the item signals an upcoming event or update related to the couple. The reference to marriage suggests social or familial interest within the community.
Are Your Glasses Right
An eye care note urges readers to have their spectacles checked for proper fit and eye muscle strain. It warns muscles may work instead of lenses and risks increase if ignored. The ad invites visits to D.C. Cornwell & Co., jewelers and scientific opticians in Athens, Ohio, for an eye examination and possible frame or lens updates.
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D.C. Cornwell & Co., Jewelers and Scientific Opticians
Athens
Ohio
House for Rent at 16 South oe Street
Two story brick house with basement, hot water heat, cistern and city water and bath. Large yard and small barn. No. 16 South oe street. Rent 8 20 per month. June 30 12. D. H. Moore.
Clarke's Real Estate Agency on North Court Street
A listing notes Clarke's Real Estate Agency located at No North Court Street in association with Adams Express. The entry outlines property services and a street address for contact and transaction purposes.
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Clarke’s Real Estate
Adams Express
No. North Court Street
Tax Levy Ordinance for Athens Ohio 1904
An ordinance of Athens village Ohio levies taxes for the fiscal year 1904 to fund municipal purposes. It sets a total levy not exceeding ten mills on real and personal property and specifies allocations for general health safety and service needs plus a sinking fund and interest bringing the grand total to fourteen and one half mills. The Clerk is to certify levies to the county auditor and the ordinance takes effect when legally allowed.
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Athens
State of
Ohio
Athens County
W. B. Golden
Colorado and Return Fare Sale Announcement
Union Pacific offers daily travel from June 1 to September 80 with final return by October 3, 1904. Rates from St Louis at 25 dollars and Chicago at 30 dollars, with lower prices from other points. Inquire W H CONOR at 53 East Fourth Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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Colorado
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Chicago
W. H. Conor
Cincinnati
Ohio
Annual Michigan Excursion From Ohio Central Lines
The Ohio Central Lines announce an annual Michigan Excursion to Frankfort and Crystal Lake via the Ann Arbor Route, scheduled for Thursday July 28. Full particulars will be released later.
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Michigan
Ohio Central Lines
Frankfort
Crystal Lake
Ann Arbor R. A
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G. W. Hopkins
Catherine Day of
Lancaster
Ida B. Allen
J. W. Verity
Nelsonville
Albert F. Hibbard
Alice Hibbard
George Whipple
Wendell Campbell
J. K. Cuckell
W. B. Cuckler
Dave McMasters
Dave Hadden
Chillicothe
Will Hays
B. O. Higley
Brewster
Gilbert W. McDougall
New Lexington
J. G. McDougall
Harry Brown
Nellie Pickering
Ft. Myers
Ind
Tappan Adney
New York
College Auditorium
Silas Kent
Urbana
Joseph Selby
W. C. Huffman
St. Paris
Bessie Gorsuch
Fletcher
T. A. Snyder
Jesse Carpenter
Crpenter
H. W. McKinstry
Will Barnes
Passadena, Cal
Minnie Duckler
L. H. Glazier
Whitaker Paper Company
Queen City
John Higgins
Louisville
Kentucky University
Alfred Farmer
Patrick Selby
D. Zenner & Company
Zenner’s
Pike Valley
Sunny Side Real Estate Bargains
Ren
SHADE
Wilson Chapel
Bern Township
Ron Red
Parma
Sey
D. H. Moore
S. E
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