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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

10

Growth of Ohio Reading Circle enrolls 668 entries

County secretary F S Coultrap reports the Ohio Teachers Reading Circle in Athens County shows 668 members this year, the largest enrollment yet. Diploma recipients include Ethel Anthony, Carl Buck, J B Christman, Mabel Ik, Maud Crossen, Nell Wilson and many others. reports due by the 20th with diplomas granted this year. Two Athens sleeping car sections will be provided on the Chicago through line with reservations via O G Jordou.

Coultrap Ohio Athens County Ethel Anthony Carl Buck J. B. Christman Lolo Matheny Zella Foses Goodrich Hattie Hines H. Robinson Sadie M. Sheldon Myrtle Sidders Mary A. Snow Mabelik Maud Crossen Nell Wilson Iy Weiher Mary M. Williams Ear’ G. Williams Louise Wooley An Louise Biddle Blanche Finster Ida B. Maxwell Marshfield F. 5

Ancestors of Mrs. Warden

Mrs. Elizabeth D. Warden of Detroit aged 85, a descendant of Hamilton and Burr, died at her daughter’s home. She married Warden of Sandusky and Newark railroad fame, later living in Sandusky and finally Detroit with Mrs Robertson. Surviving six children include S. P. Warden, T. B. Warden, and Mrs W Robertson. Funeral at Holy Rosary Church followed by Mount Olivet burial.

T. B. Warden Detroit Mich Elizabeth D. Warden Charles W. Robertson Piquette Avenue Warden Our Country Alexander Hamilton Aaron Burr Hudson River Hamilton Mrs. Warden Aaron Barr Col. Moffat Moffat Mt. Vernon Elizabeth Burr Mr. Warden Sandusky & Newark Sandusky, O

For Sale by H. L. Wheaton Green Seal Paint

For sale by H. L. Wheaton is Green Seal Liquid Paint. The note indicates high demand as they are busy.

H. L., Wheaton

Russians Mined Yalu River Warned to Stay Clear

A terse note warns Russians about mining the Yalu River and insists they mind their own business or risk provoking Japan. the line ends with a proverb about ownership versus responsibility.

Yalu

Two Paint Rules and Sale Notice

Cleanliness is the first and foremost rule for every painter. The second is for sale by H. L. Wheaton.

H. L. Wheaton

Hearst Receives Illinois Democrats’ Check for ‘Stone Times’

The report notes Mr Hearst got a check from Illinois Democrats described as drastically larger than the amount he sent, highlighting a curious financial exchange amid party fundraising.

Hearst Illinois Democrats Stone Times

Attachment issued in McVicker v Baird and Campbell

In Rome township Athens county Ohio Justice of the Peace John Steinmetz issued an attachment order on April 6 1904 in the case of Charles McVicker plaintiff against W W Baird and Chas A Campbell defendants for the sum of 27 dollars. Apr 28-13.

Charles McVicker W. W. Baird Chas. A. Campbell John Steinmetz Rome Township Athens County Ohio A. D Charles Me Vicker

West Virginia Timber and Coal Lands Listing

Describes multiple tracts in Blaine and surrounding areas in West Virginia with timber quantities including hemlock spruce cherry white and red oak ash and coal seams under Freeport Kittanning and white pine. Prices range from per acre offers to fixed sums with distances from railroads and contact for J. E. Hamilton Blaine April 14 14.

Freeport W. R. R. Price

Accidental Loss Threatens Carnegie Wealth and Reputation

A mock warning imagines Andrew Carnegie losing 385 million dollars while fishing, forcing him to work again or risk being buried by the pauper who seeks the wealth. The satirical line suggests the ignominy of dying rich would transfer to the finder.

Andrew Carnegie

Rail fare notices for trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco

General Conference Me thodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles begins May 31 04. National Association Retail Grocers of the United States in San Francisco May 3-8, 1904. Hocking Valley will sell tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco on April 22 to 380 with a final return limit June 20 1904 at 60.10 round trip. Low rates from Hocking Wiley points. For details call or address Ticket inate.

General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Los Angeles Cal National Association Retail Grocers OF the United States San Francisco Hocking Valley Hocking Wiley

Colorado and Return Train Rates Sale Notice

Colorado and return via Union Pacific offered daily June 1 to September 30 1904 with final return by October 31 1904 from St Louis 25.00 Chicago 30.00 and lower rates from other points Inquire W H Conor 53 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio Carnegie claims a Boston double physically not financially

Union Pacific St. Louis Chicago W. H. Conor East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio

Through Sleeping Car To Chicago From Athens on May 1

Ohio Central Lines and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry inaugurate a through sleeping car service from Charleston West Virginia to Chicago Illinois via Athens on train No 5 at 3 36 p m with return via Toledo arriving Chicago 7 10 a m The service will benefit residents traveling to the Great West See local agent for data on through service

Ohio Central Lines Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry Charleston W. Va Chicago Ill Athens Yoledo Great West

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