Local Brevities Stir Athens and Nearby Towns
Russell Fuller returns from a week in Columbus. Dozens of visits mark a lively stretch as Miss Flora Reed visits Washington and many others travel between Athens Nelsonville Zanesville Amesville and Columbus. Edith Peprose former Fiske University stenographer dies in Nashville cerebrospinal meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Reed
Washington, D. C
Webb
Macon, Mo
J. W. Pickett
H. R. Wilson
Maryland
Ida Cole
Margaret Cole
Portsmouth
John Cooley
Nelsonville
Hiram Cooley
West State Street
Carl Stickney
Bailey Drug Company
Zanesville
Athens
Edith Peprose
Nashville
Tennessee
Fiske University
Pennsville
Penns
Memorial to Prof Hoffman A Life of Teaching and Service
The Warwick Dispatch memorial traces L. W. Hoffman from Ohio University graduate to Warwick Institute principal. He rebuilt school spirit, earned respect of students and teachers, supported church and YMCA efforts, and guided youth with patriotism. After years in Warwick he sought further study to become a lawyer, suffered strokes in Rockville Centre, and died, leaving a devoted wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
N. Y
L. W. Hoffman
Ohio University
Athens
Brookfield
Board of Education
Warwick Institute
Union Free School No
Plains
Hoffman
Windward
Reformed Church
Young Men’s Christian Association
Warwick Athletic Association
Sid Neners
Thisiay
General Grant
Lincoln
Hfs
G. A. RB
Demerest
Columbia College
Rockville Centre
Atkinson Publishes Second Edition of Electrical and Magnetic Calculations
Professor A A Atkinson announces the second edition of Electrical and Magnetic Calculations, improved with revised order, a new chapter, and corrected errors. Aimed at teachers, students, and practicing engineers, the work remains a formula and method guide for professional daily problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Atkinson
Village of Athens to Sell 15000 Light Works Bonds
The village of Athens Ohio will offer for sale at 7 o clock p m on Tuesday August 24 1908 bonds of the Light Works aggregate 15000 dollars dated September 1908 bearing five percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds are 1000 each numbered one to fifteen and payable at First National Bank of Alsms Ohio or Importers and Traders National Bank of New York City. Bids due with 1000 currency or certified check. sale to highest bidder at par plus accrued interest. Council reserves right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sval Te
Light Works
First National Bank of Als
Ohio
General Assembly
State of
Isaae
W. B. Golden
Henry Logan
Cures for Deafness Promoted by Hall Catarrh Cure
An old advertisement asserts that deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises constitutional remedies and offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness cured by Hall Catarrh Cure. It also mentions Toledo and private pills as best.
Lost Gold Necklace Engraved Mary Found Reward
Notice says a lost gold necklace with the engraving Mary was found and the finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office. Please respond to claim prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Boarders Sought at 119 Mill Street Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Secretary of State Hay will not resign from the cabinet as President Roosevelt supports reopening relations over a Russian massacre petition and discusses Manchuria policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Rogeovelt
Mancharia
Turkeys Wanted at All U. K. Stations
P. G. Moler of Albany advertises buying turkeys at all U. K. stations offering the highest cash price. He seeks broilers weighing two pounds or more and writes that shipments are very weak. Contact by letter or telephone Home and Citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. K
P. G. Moler
Albany
Trade Surplus Report for Fiscal Year Ends in 2 44a 610 417
The total commerce of the United States imports and exports combined for the just ended fiscal year was £ 2, 44a, 610,417. The excess of exports over imports stood at $304,372, 168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fishing Tickets Highlight Low Rates to Michigan Grounds
Special reduced rates to the best fishing grounds in Michigan are offered via the Central Lines. Tickets on sale daily with a return limit of twelve days after the date of sale. Ask Ohio Central Lines agents about these fishing tickets. Moulton Houk G troleag Shic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Central Lines
Ohio Central Lines
Sealed Proposals for Ohio University Library Building
The Board of Trustees of Ohio University invites sealed proposals in Athens Ohio until 12 noon August 28 1903 Central Standard Time for labor and materials to erect a library building. Proposals must follow Ohio laws and be accompanied by a 50 percent bond. Bid must be honored with contract within ten days. right to reject bids reserved.
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The
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
Frank L. Packard
Hayden
Columbus
L. M. Jewett
Board of Trustees
Board of Tenerace of
Tae No viii
Grapevine sap pressure shown to raise mercury column
Recent experiments prove rising sap pressure in a single grape vine can support a mercury column three and a half feet high. A large porcelain breast with a painted lady and decorative stones, framed in dark metal, found at Putnam's Dock Store offers a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's Dock
Business Owner Seeks Immediate Debt Settlement
Statement from 0 B Sloane announcing the dissolution of all business interests and requesting all indebted persons to call and settle at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sloane
Speaker Cannon Arrives in Washington for New England Visit
Cannon comes to Washington on his way to New England and is expected to face a hearing before the Aldrich financial sub-committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Washington
New England
Aldrich Financial Sub-Committee
Excursion to Niagara by Hocking Valley and Big Pour
Excursion details traveling to Niagara via the Hocking Valley and Big Pour are listed. The trip departs Thursday August 6 with round trip fare seven dollars. Tickets are valid for return within 12 days and further particulars are available on the poster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Hocking Valley
Big Pour
Export concerns and fees cited in 19th century trade note
Fragmentary OCR describes heavy declines in American pork exports to Germany and cites a sum of 103.25 for examining twenty barrels with total fees 224.47 before goods entered. The garbled text mentions labor, supply, repairs, and vigorous health in an unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
J W Shaver Named Secretary in SUE and PUA Milestones
J W Shaver serves as secretary for the SUE and PUA milestone update confirming leadership roles and organizational steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PUA Mil Aes
J. W. Shaver
Secy
Appointment of administrator for Patrick Russell estate
The undersigner is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Patrick Russell, late of Athens county, Ohio, deceased. Dated July 18, 1903, Thomas Russell. July 23 to Aug. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Russell
Athens County
Ohio
Thomas Russell
Souvenir Post Cards Prompt Widespread Letter Writing
Readers increasingly send messages to friends on decorative souvenirs as a social trend. The trend highlights personal connections and informal communication through handwritten notes on keepsake cards.
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Russell Fuller
Clyde Henson
Jackson County
S. C. Price
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Julia Norton
Lucile Lovell of
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Estella Hobson
Lillia Barnecut
Edson Cooley
C. I Ham
Harry Rambo
Cornelia Henry
Sabina
J. C. Jones
Evelyn Bower
Miss Bower
Oxford
George Hickle
Lucy Brown
Lancaster
R. L. Woodworth
Mathew Carter
C. D. Norris
Eva
Charles W. Potter
James Pryor McVey
Department of Music
New York City
F. F. Green
Prudential Life Insurance Company
W. H. Wood
Lizzie
Annetta Higgins
Smithfield
Ruth Ethel Mongey
O. B. Wilson
Clarksburg
W. Va
L. D. Wilson
State Street
W. W. McVay
Pearl
Bertha
Robert Longstreth
Union Furnace
L. D. McGinley
Hamilton
Amersille
Herman Cooley
Jasper Shumate
Sthumate
Trere
Jackson
Dea. R. Mckinstry
Mr. McKinstry
Marc Oiine
Satore
Wooden & Co
Cedar Falls
Iowa
D. Gist
Gist
Olio Univeristy
Charles
Prof. Hoffman
N.Y
Atkinson
Toledo
Mill Street
Moulton Houk
G. Troleag
Shic
LL. M. Jewett
Lawrence-Worstell Building
Athens, Ohio
Phe WO
Alice. P. Roach
Eupoll
Vigoroua Usace
Diepeaialee
Putnam's
Meirs County
Sandal
Sandel
Oxfords
W. H. Brown Shoe CO
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