Char Sketch of William Lawrence from Morgan County
An extended reminiscence honors William Lawrence of McConnelsville and Morgan County. It recalls his early life at Franklin College New Athens, law studies with James Gage, marriage to Cornelia Hawkins, and practice beginning in Bellefontaine. The piece praises his wealth, career, and roles in Ohio politics and national affairs.
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Ohio
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Corvin
Chaser
Brough
Schenck
Bingham
Morgan Counts
Jeromiah M. Rusk
Fiorrison
Morgan
Hayward
Interior
General Jackson
Tipton
Dawes
United States
Nebraska
Lawrence
Treasury Department
Morgan County
Cout
William Lawrence
McConnelsville
Franklin College
New Athens
Yoansville
Cannelsville
Jas. Gage
Gage School
Canal Street
Cornelia
Hawkins
Bellefontaine
Judge Lawrence
Lrewyer
Ovethona and Doliata
Franklin Bank
Colombis
Logan County
Indianapolis
Hich
Treasury
Joseph
William
John
Logan
Hardinard
Union
Fannie Miller
Hlinoie
National
Bellfontaine
War is Hell in South Africa and England Reflections
The excerpt argues that war brings hellish conditions, citing General Sherman and the South African conflict. It urges dispassionate view of detention camps, civilian suffering, and the moral cost of war, asking when war’s drum will cease and humanity’s faith will improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
South Africa
Dom Paul
Mother Ender
W. Carrington
Tonic claims and medical ad pitches blur on page
An assortment of advertisements tout Vinci tonic as a cure for fatigue and weakness with a money back guarantee from McKee's Drug Store. Other notices promote Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills and Allen’s Lungs, touting nerve steadiness and cold relief amid a collage of unrelated facts and claims.
A Safe Cure for Headache
Exhausted and irritable nerves cause headaches and a tonic heart. Clinia Headache Wafers restore nerve action and heart strength. Sold for 10 cents at C B Hendersons.
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Harmel
C. B. Henderson
Perry Davis Fain Killer Adverts and Mexico Death Rate
An old notice markets Perry Davis Fain Killer for cold prevention and warmth after exposure, urging quick use of hot water and sugar. The piece notes Mexico City’s population near 370000 and a rural death rate of 52.2 per 1000. Also promotes Green Seal Paint from Hibbard Hardyare Co.
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Perry Davis
Mexico
Hibbard Hardyare Co
Death following timber accident at Wooley boarding house
Allert O Wooley aged 63 of Hooper Ridge died days after a timber cutting accident near here. He sustained a broken back and paralysis from the mid body down after a log fell from a tree striking him, with Ed Andrews and Ed Bennett also injured. His house burned later the same day. $200 coverage.
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Buehte
Allert O. Wooley
Aud Herald
Wooley
Hooper Ridge
Prudential Insurance Company
Geveral
Ed Andrews
Ed Bennett
Amea
Bennett
Les Joose
Wooley Eneinely
Andrews
Accides
Alonzo Wooley
Federal Creek
Mrs Mundy Credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Mrs Mundy of Plainfield New Jersey praises William’s Pink Pills as the cure for nervous prostration and blood disorders after a long illness following marriage. She says four boxes restored health and urges others to try the remedy sold by chemists or by mail from Schenectady New York. There are 15 000 deer in the Yellowstone National Park.
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Mra J. Walandy
No. 4
Summit Avenue
Plainfield
N. J
William
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Changes in Teachers' Examinations Dates and Format
Due to legal amendments the dates of teachers examinations and the timing for Barwell graduates will change. Exact dates appear under Notice to teachers and Baxwell applicants elsewhere in this paper. Under the new law the Boxwell tests will be issued by the state school commissioner and will be uniform across all counties.
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Barwell
Quiet Wedding of Mr Guy Kasler and Alisa Myrtle South
A quiet wedding was held at the home of Mrs Agudaew, south of Fenechisigde, on Thursday evening March 20. The contracting parties were Guy Kasler and Alisa Myrtle South, with Rev. W. D. Robinson performing the ceremony. A fire supper followed as friends offered best wishes for a long, happy life.
Republican Fourth Judicial Circuit Convention Notice
The Republican electors of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Ohio comprising multiple counties notify a convention at the Portsmouth opera house for selecting a circuit court candidate. Delegates: one per 400 votes for Governor Nash in 1261, plus one for each 250 vote fraction, with listed counties named. S. M. Bright chairs the committee. Noah J. Dover secretary.
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Fourth Judicial Circuit
Oho
Athens
Adams
Brown
Galis
Hecking
Highised
Jackson
Lawrence
Meige
Pike
Bickaway
Ros
Scinto
Vinton
Washington
le Hed
Opera House
Portsmouth
Ohio
Circuit Court
Nash
Adams Athena Brown
Gallia Hopkins Highland
Lawrence Meign Pickaway
Tha Rest Scio
S. M. Bright
Noah J. Dover
Burlington Excursion Trains to California in Spring
In March and April limited Burlington excursions run from St Louis to California terminals via Denver and Salt Lake City with through sleepers to San Francisco and San Angeles. Daily coast trains offer daylight travel through Colorado scenery with Berth reservations available during the rush period.
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St. Louis
Oheipo
California
Suriington
Denver
Galifornia
Northwest Rates for March and April 1902
Cheap settlers rates offered for travel to the far Northwest during March and April 1902. The Burlington Northern Express is the sole through train carrying through equipment from St. Louis and Kansas City to the upper Northwest region.
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Far Northwest
Burlngton-Northern Pacific Express
Tratn
St. Louis
Kansan City
Northwest
Homeseekers Excursions Start Monthly From City
These trips run the first and third Tuesday of each month to the West and Northwest. Inquire with an agent for details. Send your proposed trip for lowest cost and best route. Printed matter provided free. Cimcimsati Ohio agents and manager names listed.
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Northwest
Ferma
M. Shaw
W. Wakeley
TPA
Vine St Gen
Cimcimsati
Owc
St. Louis
Howard Elliott
Sr. Lovie
Mivsorun
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Cyril Hawkins
McCozzelaville
Quence
Wm. H. West
Supreme Court of Ohio
Weat
James G. Blain
Gentlemar
Sedge Lawrence
Kansas
L. L. & G. Railroad Company
House of Representatives
Carolina
Georgia
Audrey Johnson
Betler
Congress
Judiciary Committee
War
Hell
Patent Medicine
Leol
Ares
Vinci
McKee's Drug Store
A. Cone
Martinsbrrg
Nys
A. W. Chase
Henderson's
Dr. A. Chase Medicine,Co
Buffalo
Windivostock
Russian Empire
Allen
Italy
Gerece Hells
Hivbard Hardwara Co
Gil
Lenson
Yellowstone National Park
Burlington
Ss. Basom, D. G. S
Bouth Court
Carrizees
Haracmt
Toe
Omunioe
Hurgies
Surrey A
Petann
Columbus Carriage & Harness CO
Columbus
P.O
Ellou
Doggy Ux
Bank of Athens
Yd. Blown
Telephona No
B. Golden
Athens Gas Light & Electric Company
S. A. Wheeler
PB. W. Lupher
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