December Foretells Leap Year for Unwed Men in 1908
A December poem and satirical forecast list odd prophecies for the new year. It jokes about politics, prohibition, Santa, Christmas customs, and a Leap Year which could complicate romance for bachelors. The piece blends humorous verse with dated references to Roosevelt Bryan and anti saloon efforts. It ends with an ad for Domino cards and a Santa themed Xmas promotion from Domino Cards Co.
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Decem
Julius Ceaser
Netremburg
Germany
Roosevelt
Bryan
Capricornus
Agenta
Dominocards Co
Chouteau
St. Louis
New Care for Stomach Indigestion Promises Relief
Henderson Crider guarantees Miona stomach tablets will relieve indigestion and related symptoms. The ad claims broad benefits for the digestive system, reduces post meal distress, and promises a refund with every 50 cent box if results are not met.
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Henderson Crider
Henderson-Crider
Four Hungarians jailed over rail disturbance in Nelsonville
At Athens County Jail four Hungarians faced Justice Rose after a coal train brawl near Nelsonville. Aho and Mikalo each drew ten days plus ten dollar fines, Yanyul and Stork paid ten dollars and costs. Sheriff Webster and Deputy Lowry arrested them.
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Aho
Kusti Mikalo
Thomas Yanyul
Arvi Stork
Sunday Creek
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Detective Freeman
Mikalo
Webster
Frank Lowry
E. T. Rose
Yanyul
Stork
Justice Rose
Funeral of Mrs Eugene Dean Near Mooretown
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Dean who died at her home near Mooretown from cancer were held Sunday at 1 o clock in Mooretown. She was a niece of Mrs. R M Monroe of this elite. She is survived by a husband.
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Eugene Dean
Mooretown
Dean
R. M. Monroe
DeWitt's Early Risers Pills Sold at Cline's Pharmacy
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised as the best pills with no gripes. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy for readers seeking quick relief and reliable dosing.
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DeWitt
Cline
Athens state hospital notes competitive bidding praised
The Athens state hospital board reports that competitive bidding for supplies should be continued across state institutions. The findings led to dismissals tied to a past investigation, while the institution's annual spending neared 183,378 dollars with per capita maintenance at 132.95. The board seeks 299,000 dollars for current costs and improvements.
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Athens State Hospital
Harris
Elijah H. Brown Dies at 77 in Athens Township Home
Elijah H. Brown, longtime respected Athena county resident, died Saturday at his home in the southwest corner of Athens Township. He was seventy seven years old.
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Athens County
Athens Township
Elijah H. Brown
Athena County
Ath
Marriage Licenses Issued To Four Couples
Licensed 10 Wednesday includes George Vernon 30 and Gertrude Wood 24 both of this city Thedeus Dowler 25 of Nelsonville and Clara Stevens 20 of Beaumont.
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George Vernon
Gertrude Wood
Thedeus Dowler
Nelsonville
Clara Stevens
Beaumont
Ohio Northern Triumphs Over Northern in Ada
The Ohio Northern eleven defeated Ohio Northern 8 to 0 in Ada on Saturday. Jones scored two 45 yard field goals and Kaler’s long punts dominated field position. Northern, heavier but outmatched by Ohio’s speed and teamwork, failed to score. Lineups, goals by Jones, and officials listed. ad insert for Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy follows.
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Jones
Kaler
Northern Territory
Shelby
Wood
Lever
Ohio
Northern
Ada
MN. U
Gehees
Vckies
Hamilton Poon Sia
Hamilton Poon Sia Cee Ee E Sis Cue Ees Wallace Er Baks
Crooks Campbell
Avdieens Allen
R. G . Crisp Moore
Eiteens
Kens Curran Shelby
Ks van Ves Connett OM
Bick Des Jones A
Ekeess Ric Ees
Lever Poor Is
Cosevns i Biiwe Sinc Sees Wood Deckard
Oy Weeinkas
Kaler C Feld
Patterson
Elder
Brechtsen
Lieutholcomb
Dr. Jones
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Henderson- Crider Drug Co
Castoria and a Stage Crying Child Scene
An exchange references Kastoria style medicine ad lines and a Yonkers Statesman quote about Miss Sue Brette crying during a sad scene. It notes egg-throwing at a play and character reactions as a light theatre moment.
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Foote
Sue Brette
Yonkers Statesman
Marriage Licenses and Obituary Fragments From Nelsonville Area
Marriage licenses list Douglas Hartman and Mertle Hanning. Warren J. Ross and Blanghe May Woody, all of Nelsonville. Obituary fragment recalls William E. Hallam of Syracuse and Jacksonville area, born October 20 1831 in Green County Pennsylvania, died at age 77. He settled in Athens County in 1832 and farmed 130 acres, with family ties including wife Martha A. Dickerson and eight children.
Daily collections show sharp drop from last year
County Treasurer Woodworth notes tax collections began November 11th with a marked decline from the previous year. Average daily receipts last year ranged from 1000 to 2500 dollars, while current daily totals are only 150 to 400 dollars, indicating taxpayers are slow to file at the county courthouse.
Probate Notices in Athens County Ohio 1907
The Probate Judge lists filed accounts for estates in Athens County Ohio. Suspended for publication and exceptions until November 30 1907 at 10 a m. James Kinner administrator of George Wetzell estate. L R de Steigner executor of Mary C de Steigner estate. G B Allen administrator with will annexed of Sarah J Buxton estate. C J Martin guardian of Peter L Martin. A W Lynch 111 143.
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Athens County
Ohio
James Kinner
George Wetzell
L. R. de Steigner
Mary C. de Steigner
G. B. Allen
Sarah J. Buxton
C. J. Martin
Peter L. Martin
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for liver and stomach
The article urges treating a torpid liver by restoring digestion and nutrition first. It extols Golden Medical Discovery and Golden Seal root as effective tonics, quotes physicians, and claims broad cures for biliousness and weak stomach with a focus on known composition medicines from Buffalo New York.
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Roberts Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Grover Coe
New York
Coe
Cincinnati
John M. Scudder
M. D
Scudder
Finley Elli
Bennett Medical Colllege
Chicago
Yeetee
Ellingwood
Romaine Au Moderna
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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Nellie
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Arriage
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Mertle Hanning
Warren J. Ross
Blanghe May Woody
William E. Hallam
Syracuse
Minnie Koch
Jacksonville
Ens Township
Wingett's Chapel
Green County
Pennsylvania
Henry Brown
Elijah
Woodworth
A. W. Lynch
Mill St
Star Bakery
Thos. Littler
Bliss College
Bliss School
William Dobbyn
John Jacob Astor
Jesse Smith
Columbus Board of Trade
McConnell Jacques
Columbus
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