Local Brevities From Athens Illinois and Nearby
The Athens area reports a string of small notices. Mary Durbin and Maryeliy of Columbus hosted visitors at Mrs. Elessington’s, while Norton and Colmbits visitors shared time in town. A barber shop incident involved a man burned by water exposure but survived. Coal production totals by county are updated, placing Athens high in tonnage. A Chinese vendor, Tomes, faced a fine for illegal firecracker sales. A fire destroyed a stable building near the B and C SAV depot, blamed on youths. The Monte Carlo scene in town saw nightlife and a minor calamity as two horses perished in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth
Fryeavie
Mary Durbin
Marshliellard
Maryeliy
Columbus
Frank Gibb
Witer
Auguste
Hurie
Waareey
G. W. Gibbs
Kilvert
Athcounty
T. S. Johnson
Lathropen County
Koenig
Stewart
HJ. Smith
Carvonsale
Athens
James Hayson, Jr
Crooksdale
Erry County
E. L. Taylor
Lee
Ather Counnty
J. H. Dunee
Perry County
F. L. Jones
Trim
Athens County
W. E. Johmzon
I. AM. Haseltine
Ohio
Jackon County
Perry Jantos Imo
Jackson
LasSais
Belmont
Guernsey
Miskiotark
Ie Monte Carlo
A. Hares
FALMITATI on Always a Symptom of Merve or Hext
An ad from Columbus Ohio promotes FONE medicine FALMITATI claimed to cure weakness and consumptive symptoms. The testimonial-style copy urges readers to send for the remedy from a furniture company in Columbus and promises relief with daily use and easing of fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartrai
Columbus
Ohio
Ted
Baraanl
Ala
Manilin
Fragmentary Note on Australian Flora and Animals
A garbled excerpt discusses Australia and a wild pilgrimage by Ourtog, mentioning a Blue geese, Unecoland, and Titiandie with marble-like masses in stews. It notes an ana i na wearing grass indigenous to Australia and found in trapisal sig and Afvies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Thousands Celebrate Restoration of Health through Sarsaparilla
A newspaper notice extols Hood Sarsaparilla as a cure-all after extensive use by men women and children suffering from impure blood and ailments like sore throat dyspepsia and nervousness. The piece claims many trials with other medicines failed before Sarsaparilla brought lasting relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noed
Parilla
Lok
Local notices and ads mix in early 0s newspaper page
A collage of advertisements and short notices covers cures and tonics including Bucklew's Araiafaiye and Hood's Sarsaparilla, real estate market hints, legal book sale in Athens, and farming tips on tree care and manure. The snippets show product pitches, local commerce, and agricultural guidance.
Capturing Tarpon at Fort Myers in Florida
The Fort Myers area on the Caloosahatchee River hosts tarpon fishing, drawing winter visitors. Describes river access, gear, and the racing battles with tarpon weighing 50 to 200 pounds, including the famed struggle, boat setup, and the lure of mounting the catch for local fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Caloosahateher
Gulf of Mexico
Cahkoosahatchee
Tanly
Caraford Ae
Fort Flyers
Florida
Peculiar Potions and Proposals Spark Odd Claims
A jumble of dubious ads and stray notes touts tonics like Clover Root Tea as cures for headaches and indigestion while promising restoration of health. The London Queen's Jubilee scene is mocked by speculators who expected fortunes from American visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Lash
London
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George Tomes
Tomes
Davis
Chinaman
Austratia
Bucklew
W. H. McKee
Hood
New York
Soreen Hira
Tarpon
Caloosahatehes River
Warth Lille
Jericho
Clil
Champign
Asttey Dunes
Livloaend
Viecinia
Mir
Donee
Marchal
Coley
Hesiveion
Kentucky
Tor
Stagg
Reward Voy Joffe
New York City
Yorn Wolo
Ald Oimee
Sportaian
Sersupardia
Qatar
Detroit
Kim Scaup
Sitgeiels
Honda
McKeyes
Dr. A. E. Salter
Pirraca
Spinel Korner
Pani
Rama
Etisrest
Stich
Bic
Toledo
Michigan
Chicago
St.louis
Hesure
Walt Bass
Thatur
Mgr
Liseissate
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B.& C. S W.ry. Ofio Division
Adee Fins le ME Yable
Eastern
Warkersburg
Way
Parkersburg
Bainhave
A.royal Blac Limited
Baltimore
Expres
Sowark
Cincinati
St. Louis
West
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Jay Express
Chidicor
Cincinnati
Hoyal Blue
P.m
Pede Sorslay
Ajoinst Violet
Kent J. M. Caray
Ae Ian
G. Awx
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railway Company
Lancaster
Lanesville
Foxhocton
Steaben Vie
Pittsburg
Altoona So
Harrisburg
Pauladelphia
Batimore
Washi
Doncaster
Cheleville
Seilmingin Canna
Hoan
Loxa
Sondar
Hart
War Rwon
Ben Tirkel Agi
J. A. Fulton
A. Be Roach
Penn Ave
Foledy
Ohio Central
SOUTH
Vincent AF
Marietta
Ram
H.C. Vincent
P&t
AL T. D. Dale
W.M. Morsp
Superian
OTOL
Gavehie
Aiwava
Metynen Petroit
FREUD
Charleston
Lindsay
Bowling Green
Gigi Nath
Alwaye Conela
MIO Contra
Aghaza
Moulton Houk
Pask Hmaay
Othe
Iriine Ii
Flestonm
W. Va
Buckeye
Wayselte
Vanco
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Pomeroy Wirth
Bad
Sout
Pullman
Columias End
Lowen Bates
Estes
Chleagy
Téledo
Gulunibds
4 Arte
Daily
Nurtil A
Blackwood
Cleveland & Marietta Ry
Caldwell
Cambridge
Newcomersetown
Canal Dover
Canton
Akron
Cleveland
Botlato
Cashoelya
Newark
Zanesville
Kansas
United States
Canada
Akron Canton
Gay
Dyson
Marietta Am
Parkershore
BAC SW
Ohio River RR
Carmbridge
Sexanderstown
Pood
St. Laut
Canal
Miner
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E. Ek, Roore
Public
Constance
Mertiwees Coveer Besreen
Geox
Drege Ateedi Gate
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