Athens Village to Sell Electric Light Bonds in 1903
Notice states Athens Ohio council will receive bids at 12 o clock May 25 1903 for fifteen bond issues of 1000 each at 4 percent interest semi annual. bonds mature from Sept 1 1905 yearly thereafter, payable at First National Bank Athens or Smarter and Traders National Bank New York. bids must show gross amount and may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Athens
Ohio
Smarters and Traders’ National Bank
York City
W. B. Golden
Notice to Contractors for Asbury M E Church Bid
Sealed proposals for erecting the Asbury M E Church near Carbondale Ohio will be opened May 22 1903 Plans and specifications are at the M E Parsonage New Plymouth Ohio and will not be removed The Building Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids L S Carter Pastor Chairman of Bidding Committee April 16 to May 21
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Asbury M. E
Carbondale
M. FE
New Plymouth
L. 8S. Carter
G Committee
Notice to Contractors Athens County road bids
Athens County commissioners invite bids for furnishing and spreading crushed limestone on Robbin's road near Nelsonville estimated at 1462 yards. Also bids for repairing the Athens and Nelsonville road from the bridge near Nelsonville Foundry toward Athens using crushed furnace cinder crushed limestone or gravel. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. R Walker Auditor May 7 to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Nelsonville Foundry
R. Walker
Out of Town News From Athens and Adjoining Villages
A compact Athens column highlights happenings from the city and nearby villages. Readers learn of gatherings, business openings, and social notes shaping the local scene with brisk updates from varied neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUT OF Town News
Athens
Onity
Plantsville farming update and local happenings
Farmers busy with corn planting and garden prep as spring lags. Incubators rise in use and chicken business looks strong this summer. Snakes killed, encampment in Marietta attended, Randolph Randall visits from Columbus, smallpox fears and chickenpox present, Roy Bardin sprains foot from a horse, another oil well starts near Mary H. Fawcett farm.
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Marietta
Randolph Randall
Columbus
Roy Bardin
Mary H. Fawcett
Local Notes From Lysander and Surrounding Towns
Chas Britt spent time with his brother Amos in Stew art. Mrs Julia Ely of Columbus visits her parents here. Dana Webster of Canaanville was a business visitor. Conrad Haar of the children's home was a guest Sunday. Farmers are busy shearing sheep. Mrs Wm Tedrow traveled to Nelsonville for her brother Isaac Hampton’s illness. Vernie Bobo visited friends at Canaanville. Born May 14 a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson. Miss Violet Seamon of Judson ill. Large crowd at Graham Chapel to hear Miss Caffry of Jerseyville. Will Williams Emmett and Grove Halbert of South Canaan visited Sunday.
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Dana Webster
Canaanville
Conrad Haar
Wm. Tedrow
Nelsonville
Isaac Hampton
Vernie Bobo
Robert Patterson
Violet Seamon
Judson
Graham Chapel
Caffry
Jerseyville
Will Williams
Emmett
Grove Halbert
South Canaan
Death of William Jewell Sr Civil War veteran
Wm. Jewell Sr., aged Civil War veteran, died May 5 at his home near Beebe after months of illness. Funeral services were held May 6 conducted by Rev. Muns, with a large crowd attending. He leaves four sons and four daughters. burial at Hagacemetery. Also noted, Alice Vandkye on sick list and water pumping from a nearby coal shaft, and Robert Wright Jr. selling his live stock at public auction last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wright, Jr
Wm. Jewell, Sr
Muns
Haga
Schuler Niggemeyer Unite In Athens Ceremony
Joseph Schuler and Agnes Niggemeyer of this place were united in marriage in Athens Thursday by Father Mattingly. The event followed an earlier gathering at the groom's parents home Sunday. The couple is described as industrious with many friends' good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ball
Pomeroy
Joseph Schuler
Agnes Niggemeyer
Athens
Mattingly
Mrs.Schuler
Local notes from Filmore and vicinity
Miss Rosa O Neil of Filmore visited Miss Stella Ladd. Rev Morris of Belpre preached at the Universalist church. Isaac Brandeberry of Cutler bought the Wm Place heirs farm and will take possession in fall. Elijah Patton died May 4 at age 79. funeral May 5 at Baptist cemetery conducted by Rev Morris.
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Rev. Morris
Belpre
Universalist
Isaac Brandeberry
Cutler
Wm. Place Heirs
Elijah Patton
Lauterment
Baptist
O ©. G. Russell
Universalist Church
W. W. Wickham
Marietta
Wm. J. Dean
Sumner
Orin Frost
Broadwell
Mayme Linton
Stewart
Brilliant Marriage of Miss Ethel B Sleeper
Miss Ethel Burson Sleeper wed Dr. Frank Dore Dole on May 6 at Brooklawn Farm the home of Hon. D. L. Sleeper. Rev Isaac Hodge officiated under a bower of woodbine and smilax. The reception featured a pink and white scheme with carnations roses and trailing vines. The couple will reside at Brooklawn Farm after the ceremony.
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Lawton
O. T
Ethel Burson Sleeper
Athens County
Brooklawn Farm
D. L. Sleeper
Ethel Burson
Frank Dore Dole
D. C. Burson
Hubbard
Dr. Tousley
Woodbine
Smilax
Isaac Hodge
First Methodist Church
Hodge
Ethel Sleeper
Dole
Charlotte Hubbard
Mistletoe Club
Jane
Wall Street Speculation Check Aims to Prevent Stringency
A cautious review of speculative activity on Wall Street could lessen future financial stringency by tempering risks and supporting market stability. Analysts suggest measured oversight may curb rapid swings and protect investors in volatile conditions.
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Wall Street
Mayors Face Potential Code Change Over Governor Power
The Amesville mayoral suspension by Governor Nash spotlights the municipal code granting removal power to the governor. Cleveland leaders and Democrats fear a precedent enabling mass suspensions, threatening mayors like Cleveland's Tom L. Johnson while prompting calls to revise the code. The Weed case, due May 26, could drive statewide political reform.
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Alonzo Weed
Amesville
Nash
Cleveland Press
J. W. Strimple
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Forest City
Tom Johnson
Weed
Doctor uses Electric Bitters for stomach cure in Pa
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a dramatic recovery after prescribing Electric Bitters for violent stomach hemorrhage caused by ulceration. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Sold by W H McKee.
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T. G. Merritt
No. Mehoopany
Starling
W. H. McKee
Grosvenor Tower Fire Traced to Passing Engine Sparks
The Grosvenor tower at the Baltimore and Ohio and K and M crossing caught fire Friday morning from sparks from a passing engine. Operator Self saw the blazing roof and, unable to reach the flames with water, used a sledge to break a three foot hole from inside and extinguish the fire.
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Grosvenor
Baltimore & Ohio
Self
Not Called For at Athens Office List of Uncalled Letters
The office in Athens Ohio lists uncalled letters dated Monday May 18. Names include Anderson W W Anspach Elmer Burt May Bealett Lee Brown Frank Brown Charles A Clements Bertha Carnes Cornell Mrs Ed Coffee Worthy Dunlap Geo Evans Mrs D L George Frank Harden Reed Harris GH Holloran John Johnson Mrs Reich Dr J R McDonald Ida Rowley Mrs E Starcher Ida Thomas Woods and others with details failing to reach addressees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Anderson
W. W
Anspach
Elmer
Burt
May
Bealett
Lee Brown
Frank
Brown
Charles A. Clements
Bertha
Carnes
Dayton
Cornell
Mre
Worthy Dunlap
Geo
Evans
Mrs
D. L. George
Harden
Reed
Harris
G.H
Holloran
John
Johnson
Mra
Reich
J. R
Mc Donald
Ida
Rowley
Mrs. E
Starcher
Thhomas
Woods
Ae Aling
Gist
Proposed Ohio Taxation Amendment 1902 Text
A distorted OCR fragment reports a proposed Ohio constitutional taxation amendment slated for election. It cites Section 2 Article XII and describes uniform taxation for state and local purposes with exemptions for burial grounds houses of worship public charities and certain public property. The document includes dates 1902 1903 and signatures of state officials.
Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment on County Representation
Ohio General Assembly proposes a statewide amendment to Section 2 Article 11 to adjust county representation based on population ratios. The measure, certified by Secretary of State, outlines voting options for Yes or No on the November 1904 election and mandates a minimum one representative per county.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
America
I. Lewis
Laylin
State of Ohio
A. B
Columbus
Single Liability Amendment Proposal for Ohio Constitution
Ohio state election officials present a proposed amendment to Section 3 Article XIII to impose a single liability rule on stockholders for unpaid corporate stock. Ballot wording would offer "for single liability amendment" or "Against single liability amendment" on the November 1903 election ballots. The notice cites Secretary of State signatures and seals from Columbus with dates in 1905.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
R. BecTrion
Enid
Mckinnys
House of Representatives
Can. L. Nirpent
Senate
Unitedtates of
Amenna
Lewis C. Layuin
State of Ohio
Wuenner
Columbus
DeWit's Little Early Risers Cure Constipation and Biliousness
A Little Early Riser pills are advertised to cure constipation biliousness and liver troubles by stimulating secretions moving the bowels gently and toning the stomach and liver glands. The ad claims use over a few days prevents recurrence. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWit
Cline
Excursion Season Rates From Ohio Central Lines
The summer excursion season is near and rates to conventions and resorts will be offered. Agents can quote rates, routes, and travel times, and assist travelers in planning journeys. Public invited to call local agents or write MOULTON HOUK, General Passenger Agent, Toledo, Ohio, for information.
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Ohio Central Lines
Moulton Houk
Toledo
For Sale Vacant Lot on First Street
Vacant lot offered for sale on First Street with asking price of 150 dollars. Interest inquires directed to R. L. Woodworth at the A Express office for details and arrangements.
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First Street
R. L. Woodworth
Ohio Constitutional Amendment Text Adopted in 1902
A scanned excerpt presents legislative procedure language from Ohio governing how bills become law, governor’s veto and reconsideration, division of appropriation items, and an upcoming constitutional amendment vote on the governor’s veto yes or no ballots. The document includes signatures and date references to 1903 and 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
General Assembly
Enid
Secretary of State
T . Ether
Ata
Municipal classification vote drives Ohio constitution change
The document outlines a joint action by Ohio's General Assembly to amend Article 13 and Article 14, Section 6, establishing a municipal classification system. It details population-based city classes and voting options “Municipal classification yes” or “no” to be placed on ballots, with the measure effective January 1 of the following year.
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General Assembly
State of Ohio
W. & McKingon
House of Representatives
F. Fr. Ane
Senate
Unirro States of America
Ohio
I. Lewis
Laylin
State of
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Altered
Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of September October January February April May and July and on the first and Saturdays of August. Prima will be given in May and Boxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and Saturday of May by order of the board of examiners Maurice Bryson Clark no Baw 62.
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St. Boxwell
Aia
Board of Examiners
Maurice
Bryson
Clark
-Stomach and Liver Tablets Help Stillwater Man
Mr Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota spent over 82000 on doctors for indigestion without relief. A druggist, Mr Alex Rickard, urged a box of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He took them and is now well. The tablets aid digestion improve appetite and relieve constipation. 25 cents per box at McKee's store.
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Joseph Pominville
Stillwater
Minn
Alex Rickard
McKee’s
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Goluster
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Plantsville
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Amos
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St. John’s Church
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Frost
Rosa O'’Neil
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Fred Hibbard
Centennial
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Tuere
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