Travel Notes from Cuba by Army Surgeon in Transit
A letter from United Army surgeon Br. Cable stationed at Matanzas describes a Cuba journey from Cienfuegos to Matanzas. He details third and first class trains, rough roads, and scenes at stations, with vivid impressions of passengers, locals, and mixed American-Cuban tensions near Matanzas.
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Bre
G. K. Dante Aithiselty
Br. Cable
United Army
Matanzay
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Te Antilles
Barelly
Matanzas
Iris
Wirmnie Ferriter
Cienfuego
Pearls in the Clams Show Promise for Athens County
Promoter Herman Myer argues pearls can be found in streams across Athens County’s mussel beds. He notes clams in the Hocking River and other streams may yield valuable pearls with proper hunting. A single pearl can fetch high value, and some finds have earned hundreds daily. few have been recovered in Athens to date.
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Atle
Hessin
Herman Myer
Headuvaucers
Maden Lace
New York City
Intector Pearisheries
America
Myer
Ohio
Athens County
Athens
Hocking River
Tha
Hibbard
McLean's Jewelry
Sgiris
Divorce Granted in Falloon Suit Against Carolina McCord Falloon
The judge granted a divorce to George Falloon in the case against Caroline McCord Falloon on grounds of gross neglect of marital duty. Evidence included eighteen witnesses. alimony of 3500 was agreed, and Caroline was restored to her maiden name. Court adjourned without day.
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George Falloon
Carolina McCord Falloon
George Palloon
Caroline McCord Falloon
A. W. Coultrap
Grosvenor
Jones and Worstell
Jewett and Wood
Torney
Coultran
Marriage visit noted in Columbus for Mr Su and Miss Bias
A short marriage note records a visit to Columbus last week by Neensee with Mr Su and Miss Bias. The fragmentary text confirms a union event involving these names in the city.
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Columbus
Chicago
Bias
Wheat crop dispute sparks arson case in court
Ellsworth Dixon sues George Dixon over a growing wheat crop on the former Dixon homestead. After a sale to George, the house burned mysteriously delaying moving in. Ellsworth and wife were arrested on arson charges and bound over for the next hearing. both parties are noted as prominent locals.
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George
Hilsworth Dixon
George Dixon
Squire Taylor
Sever Wheat Stacks Fire Destroys Nearby in Lartrope
Lartrope July 11 O P Chambers facing severe loss as wheat stacks and threshing near his farm were destroyed by fire. Fire brigade arrived barely in time to prevent further spread. Local reports indicate Chambers was threshing wheat during the incident.
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Lartrope
O. P. Chambers
Aires
Fractured Note on Suit Involving See of Aavor Act
The fragmentary text discusses a suit involving the See of Aavor and a tax issue. The wording is unclear but indicates a legal action connected to a figure aged ninety one. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.
Bids Sought for Athens Post Office Building Upgrade
City plans bids by July 24 for a new post office building or retrofits to the existing site. Inspector Betz notes darkness in the corridor and calls for convenient layout, heat and light. Officials expect rental terms with Uncle Sam and city, with improvements to the current building and a gold lettering sign at the entrance.
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Athens
Betz Hashield
Athena
Rasdola
Nétice
Sam
Grubworm Problem Attracts Local Attention In Lodi
Messrs David Goldsberry and E W Coburn of Lodi township visited town on Monday adding to farmer testimony about grubworms damaging fields. Exabela Riley reported worm damage on Saturday, noting increasing harm beyond miners’ strike experience. Local officials and residents debate pest impact and potential remedies while Representative Price is referenced.
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David Goldsberry
E. W. Coburn
Lodi Townshlp
Exabela Riley
Bold thief identified in garden mill tale of a hungry snake
A family suspected a thief was robbing a dairy until a searching son found a large snake in a hen nest. The reptile had ten chicks, four hens, eggs and milk in a dried grass nest. the cat was freed and the dairy contents were recovered. The snake was killed.
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Egge
Mili
Jeby
Ona
Biddy
Cme Pater Familiag
Death of Mrs Lovisa Beebe at Waldoe home
The death of Mrs Lovisa Beebe of Waldoe occurred Sunday at her home near Beebe. She was sixty two years old and apoplexy was the cause. She leaves a husband and nine children including boys and four girls. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at her husband’s residence Rev Munn officiating. The remains were interred in a private Tome farm cemetery.
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Lovisa Beebe
Wief
Waldoe
Beebe
Rev
Munn
Tome Farm
Bees Swarm Quickly Fill Hive and Extra Box
A colony of bees belonging to A.J. Poston sent out a swarm in mid June. They were placed in an ordinary box hive and within three weeks filled the hive and an extra box placed on top. When the extra box was removed it weighed thirty pounds.
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Cavaaquins
A.J. Poston
Daleton Triumphs Over Nelsonville In Hat Game
A July 10 game between Daleton and a Nelsonville pickup nine drew a large crowd. Daleton won by a decisive score after a lively afternoon of hats and improvisation, witnessed by many locals including Atheng spectators.
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Daleton
Nelsonville
Dacerox
Atheng
Death of William A. Chappelear at New Lexington
William A. Chappelear died Sunday at New Lexington from a complication of diseases after an advanced age. He resided in Marshfield for many years and passed away in his home at New Lexington.
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New Lexington
William A. Chappelear
Butt
Evangelists Set Up Mammoth Tent at Market Street
In a mammoth tent at At yAle Revs. E G Masters and J RF Cuase Weil Aknown evangelists have established themselves for a series of meetings to run for several weeks. The event aims to draw crowds from across the region to nightly addresses and gospel outreach.
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Masters
Cuase
Weil
yAle
Beware of Catarrh Ointments Containing Mercury
Advert appears warning against catarrh remedies that contain mercury and should only be used on prescription. It promotes Hall Catarrh Cure from Ed Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, claiming internal action on blood and mucous membranes. The note cautions buyers to ensure genuine product and warns of harm from improper preparations.
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S Marcury
Ty. Ed
Cheney & Co
Toledo, O
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