Local Brevities Highlight Athens Area Visits
Dr W H Henry of Hamden visits for business while Miss Mae Scott returns from Columbus relatives host guest Mrs Fred Johnston Columbus visits Dr and Mrs Hoover Parkersburg trip guests Dr and Mrs W N Alderman Nelsonville John BE Richards Gallia county guest D R Richards returns from Gallia county. Eagles Aerie lodge from Athens goes to Middleport to institute new lodge. Homecoming guests from San Jose California Mrs Linnie Stewart Wright visits. Mrs F M Cline arrives from Lawton Oklahoma. Mentions of campus events and society visits across Athens and nearby towns.
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Linnie Stewart Wright
San Jose Calif
Dean Stickney
Home-coming housing appeal urges citizens to host visitors
The Ath ens Home-coming entertainment committee asks all citizens able to provide sleeping accommodations at 50 cents per night during home-coming week to notify them at once, especially for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Hosts will be assigned guests with care. hundreds of visitors are expected and patriotic duty is urged.
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Athens
Athens County Atlas and History Project Formed
Athens County forms the Centennial Atlas Association to publish an up to date map of Athens County and every township with owner names and a county history to celebrate the centennial. H H Wickham chairs the group with W G Hickman as vice president and A J Frame as secretary and treasurer. F B Modie to prepare maps and Rhodes of Lebanon to supervise solicitors and sales. One year to complete.
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Titus, Simmons & Titus
Athens County
H. H. Wickham
W. G. Hickman
A. J. Frame
Ff W. Bush
Es” Rhodes
Lebanon
Warrenten County
Associaton
F. B. Modie
Sunday Excursion Via Hocking Valley on June 12 1904
Train leaves 5:50 am for Columbus with fare details listed as 25 cents and 1.25 dollars. The snippet notes a Sunday excursion rail option via Hocking Valley dated June 12 1904.
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Hocking Valley
Columbus
Ketcham Wins First in Worlds Fair Oratorical Contest
Alvin Ketcham won first place in the preliminary Worlds Fair oratorical contest held Monday night in Ewing Hall. A. J. Jones took second. other contestants included Floyd Crooks T. M. Smith T. W. Jenkins and W. C. McAdoo. Topics covered municipal improvement and varied from city bosses to civil service merit systems. The winner will represent Ohio University at Lexington against tri state speakers for a chance to attend the St. Louis Worlds Fair. Judges were Prof. M. R. Andrews D W Williams and Prof. F C Doan.
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Ewing Hall
Alvin Ketcham
A. J. Jones
Ketcham
Corning
Jones
Athens
Floyd Crooks
Pomeroy
T. M. Smith
Rutland
T. W. Jenkins
W. C. McAdoo
Urichsville
United States
F. 8. Crooks
Ohio University
Lexington
St. Louis
M. R. Andrews
Marietta
D. W. Williams
Jackson
F. C. Doan
Alumni Banquet Set for June 16 at University Gym
The university hosts an alumni banquet in the gymnasium on Thursday evening June 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are one dollar per plate and must be secured by Friday night. Organizers listed include M. Copeland W. B. Lawrence and L. M. Jewett.
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M. Copeland
W. B. Lawrence L. M. Jewett
Tragic Burn Death Of Pam Burke In 1900s Home Accident
Pam Burke four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burke died two weeks after suffering severe burns from falling into a tub of hot water at his Dunn street home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the parents’ home conducted by Dr. G W King. Interment followed in the new cemetery. The incident occurred May 21 when Mrs Burke turned briefly away from the child.
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Pam Burke
Samuel Burke
Dunn Street
G. W. King
New Cemetery
Life and Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised in Column
A poetic reflection on life contrasts living with mere existence and extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine that builds up the system. The writer urges the weak and run-down to take it, claiming it makes life more abundant and strengthens overall health.
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Zenner
Zenner’s
Hood
New Salary Law Limits County Commissioners Fees
Attorney General Ellis issues opinion to the bureau of public accounting stating that commissioners now in office are subject to the new salary law and cannot draw fees for service on boards of equalization or turnpike boards.
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Ellis
Bureau of Public Accounting
Boards of Equalization
Tiffin G A R Encampment Low Excursion Rates
The Ohio Central Lines offer one cent per mile plus 25 cents for G A R encampment travel to Tiffin and return. A special through coach train leaves Athens at 6 17 a m on Tuesday June 14 arriving Tiffin at 12 40 p m. Return arrangements will be made by Col 8 G Harvey and Gens Trav Pass Agee with an announcement to Tiffin.
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Ohio Central
Tiffin
Athens
Col
G. Harvey
Trav. Pass. Agee
William Tell Exhibition in Zurich Marks Schiller Centenary
A summer exhibition in Zurich celebrates Schiller's play centennial with a William Tell focus. The event features literary, artistic, and historical sections showcasing themes from the famed work.
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Zurich
Schiller
Milan Exposition Postponed to April 1906
The international exposition planned for Milan Italy has been postponed and rescheduled for April 1906 officials announced the change affecting exhibitors and visitors the event dates are not yet fixed in stone.
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Milan
Italy
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W.H. Henry
Hamden
Miss Mae Scott
Fred Johnston
William Hoover
Mrs
A. T. Lawhead
Parkersburg
W. N. Alderman
Nelsonville
Charles DeMolet
St. Louis Exposition
John BE. Richards
Gallia County
D. R. Richards
John 8. Welsh of
Arthur Johnson
G.D. Read
Athens Aerie of Eagles
Middleport
F. M. Cline
Lawton
Oklahoma
Herbert Hunley
Wilmington
J. H. Cline
Morgan
Washington Counties
J. T. Wells
Fredonia
Kan
D. Thompson
Charles H. Welch
Edwin
New York
Plainfield New Jersey
Myrle Willi
H. G. Williamss
Ripley
Annie Goodman
New Decatur
Ala
Ralph P. Jennings
F. W. Bush
College Street
Herbert Crouch
Buafflo
N. Y
Nellie van Vorhes
K. Tinker
Court Street
John Welch
Eagan
Chicago
H. M. Woods
New Martinsville
W. Va
Amsey Hooper
Canaanvile
G. W. Burch
W. L. Slutz
Ernest Hesse
Glouster
Eis
Glouster High School
Athens High School
W. E. Koon
J. B. Chapse
Arog
Lisberry
C. C. Henson
Columbia College
Knights of Pythias
Athenian Lodge No. 104
T. L. Lowe
I. M. Foster
Ean Logan
E. M. Mills
Nettie Johnson
Richwood
Mary Lewis
Millfield
Miss Johnson
J. M. Johnson
Geo. A. Baeton
Fred OC
Needham
Grace M. Boblett
Vigo
Vinton County
B. L. Neff
E. C. Needham
Mr. Needham
The
State Hospital
Tapan Adney
R. P. Jennings
Adney
Harper’s Weekly
Collier’s
South America
Alaska
Harper's
Ohio Univrsity
Department of Natural Science
Samuel L. McCune
Thomas H. Cotton
J. B. Clayton Carl H. Stickney
Royal Baking Powder OO
Wien’s Clothing
Eean
Country
OFIO
County Atlas and History
Athens County Centennial Association
W. H. Brown
Clarke's Real Estate
North Court St
National Biscuit Company
Tl Bros
H. A. Glasgow
Columbus C. Jane
W. Union Stuart
Clarke’s Real Estate
Adams Express
New North Court Street
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