Thanksgiving Day in Athens County Hails Prosperity
The article notes Thanksgiving in Athens county with praise for abundant crops, good markets, and strong employment. It mentions Governor-elect Nast and the likelihood of removing only those whose retention harms the administration. It lists candidates for speaker of the next Ohio General Assembly, including McCormick, Reynolds, and Snider, and states How. Price supports Reynolds as a loyal Republican and capable legislator.
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Nast
Nash
Athens County
General Assembly of
Ohio
McCormick
Scioto
Reynolds
Lake
Snider
Starke
How. &. E. Price
Price
Resnolds
Washington Letter on Philippine campaign and house politics
President McKinley pleased with Gen Otis reports showing Aguinaldo fugitive and family prisoners. Secretary Root says insurrection over in organized fighting. Senate finance plan debated between Republican house caucus and Senate. House may pass bill before committees appoint. Reed rules defended amid moves to expel Roberts of Utah as tactics against aliens persist.
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Washixcttown
McKinley
Otis
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Grosvendr
Congress
Root
Senate Finance Committee
House Cuucus Committee
House Committee
Col. Henderson
House
Caucus
Sect
Roberts
Utah
The
Bain
Ahd
Hehae
Political maneuvering over Roberts expulsion and Clayton’s stance
The discussion centers on using objections to swear in Roberts, with a plan to block him pending investigation. Clayton of New York signals a Republican-leaning Democrat stance on gold standard, foreign policy, and imperial holdings. Secretaries Root and McKinley push for civil governors for Puerto Rico and Cuba, with General Wood's advice shaping plans.
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Clayton
New York
Congress
Bryan
McKinley
Philippines
Asia
Daugherty and Others Visit. Local Social Notes
Charles Daugherty of Athens visits relatives here. Mrs. James Bailey of Frost visits daughter Annie Bussee. Gorwin Sharp gives elocution at the school on Saturday. Mrs. Tillie Evans of Guysville and sons stay with brother Aaron Baker. Rev. Patterson begins a protracted meeting at EF church next Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Bess and son Ray and Frank Hill of Red Bush visit Thomas and Mrs. Dunfee. Minnie Jackson’s eighteenth birthday noted with gifts. William Kennedy of Pittsburg and Smith Duffee of Hockingport visit Mrs. Sarah Dunfee and Mrs. Thomas Dunfee. Relatives and friends attend the funeral of D. R. Warren at Troy Baptist Church near Frost. John Palmer injured on the railroad track near Porterfield. horse killed, Palmer has a broken leg, treated at Belpre, then Torch. Melvin Foster dies at Torch cemetery. sympathy sent to the Foster family. Enis Smith of Fillmore dies. both he and Mrs. Smith died within days of each other.
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Charles Daugherty
Athens
James Baily
Frosc
Annie Bussee
Gorwin Sharp
Tillie Evans
Sons
Guys- Ville
Aaron Baker
Patterson
P. M. Bess
Ray
Frank Hill
Red Bush
Thomas Dunfee
Kathryn Jackson
Minnie
William Kennedy
Pittsburg
Smith Duffee
Hockingport
Mrr
BD. J. Dunfee
Youba
Sarah Dunfee
Palmerese
Belpre
Local News Briefs From Lydiaville and Surroundings
Lydiaville residents report illness and family visits as preparations begin for the Farmers Institute in Chester Hill. Jesse Taylor begins clerking in Plantsville. Moble King heads to Amesville to open a grocery and nation store. Mrs. Carpenter visits Joy area. Henry King relocates to Hermon with rented rooms.
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Lydiaville
Jesse Taylor
Plantsville
Susan Endicott
Elizabeth Fawcett
Bartlett
Farmers Institute
Chester Hill
Mrs. Carpenter
Joy
Keraister
Janedordan
George Phipps
Cutler
Lillian Edgerton
Moble King
Amesville
Grocery and Nation
Anddo Hanson
Hermon
Elizabeth Fawrcett
Cora Pickering
Two Children Die of Typhoid in Lafayette Village
Jonathan Fawcett works on his house and improves the village. John Teeters and family mourn the loss of two children, Lafayette 20 and Lucy 13, both felled by typhoid. They were buried at Bethel.
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Jonathan Fawcett
John Teeters
Lafayette
Lucy
Bethel
Beauty sword given to Gen Funston by Kansas people
A $1,600 presentation sword to Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston from the people of Kansas features a sterling silver grip and scabbard, an oak wreath pommel, an eagle, a female guard figure, and etched battles, including Caloocan and Manila campaigns, with inscriptions referencing Funston and a famed MacArthur reply.
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Wederick Funston
Kansas
Kangus
F. F. Amede
Philippines
Caloocan
Yolo
Marilao
Guimas
Bagbag
Calumpit
Apalit
San Taomas
San Fernando
Funston
MacArthur
Hig
Frederick Funston
Gold Production After American Discovery Reveals Concentration
Data compiled by Dr Adolph Loehter show world gold output since 1492 totaling 39 833 059 600 with more than half mined since 1360 and over a quarter since 1885. The mint’s 1899 projection minus suspension at the Frans Voal lowers 1699 output to about 325 million dollars. The record outlines the era 1492 1895 with the globe near a peak level of precious metal production.
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America
Adolph Loetheer
United States Mint
Cleanliness Drive Faces Military Resistance
Maj Van Rile of the medical department advocates strict personal hygiene inspections for enlisted men. He argues lack of cleanliness causes distress and discipline issues and urges squad leaders to ensure twice weekly bathing washing and proper underclothing. He calls for regular Saturday inspections to promote self respect and respect for others.
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Oearier
Maj
van Rile
Mediecal Department
Imraeregwar
Harvard Receives 159000 Gift For Memorial Building
Maj H L Rigginson former Harvard student of 1865 donated 159000 to Harvard University for a new building to honor Harvard men who died in the Spanish American War. The Warren property at Harvard and Quincy Streets is offered as the site, with plans under consideration since last spring.
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H. L. Rigginson
Fleld
Harvard University
Warren
Harvard and
Quincy Streets
Harvard
Local wedding notices list multiple couples and officiants
A group of婚 couples from Athens, Nelsonville, Carbondale and nearby towns are listed with their partners and officiating ministers. Names include Maggie M McLead Henry W Johnson Flora E Jackson C M Shepard Grace Grosvenor Rev Murdoch Rev F B Fuller Fred B Rirtcher Agnes Johnson Albert Todd Rachel McLane and others with various officiants in the county region.
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Peter
Maggie M. McLead
Athens County
Henry W. Johnson
New England
Flora E. Jackson
Stewart
E. T. Rose
C. M. Shepard
Columbus
Grace Grosvenor
Athens
Murdoch
Henry Ball
Blanche Sullivan
Nelsonville
F. B. Fuller
Fred B Rirtcher
Agnes Johnson
Glauster
F. J*. Feller
Albert ‘Todd
Rachel M. McLane
Carbondale
E . Rose
Mike Hisca
Sarah Moinon
Bork
Buehtel
Entertained at Whist Waist Party Honors Granville Guest
A waist party hosted by Miss Florence Lash on College street Saturday night entertained many social figures. Five tables were used, with elegant refreshments served at 10 o'clock. Attendees included Misses Mayme Warden Harriet Arscott Nelle Walker Flo Hedges Maude Herrora Ellenor Wood Mrs T C Welch Mrs F Earle De Weese of Chillicothe Grace Davis of Charleston West Virginia Frank Logan H B R Haning R J Berry James Wood Phillip Welch T C Welch Fred Pickering Dr F C Jackson S J McGrew Wilson Noyes.
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Florence Lash
College Street
Estelle Shaman
Granville
Mayme Warden
Harriet Arscott
Nelle Walker
Flo Hedges
Maude Herrora
Open Fall Promises Mild Winter Says Hubler
John Hubler of Canaan reports an unusually open fall and predicts a mild open winter based on his long experience observing weather. In Carthage Presbyterian church, several new members were received and baptized including Mrs M M Ruey, Fred Riley, Lewis McNeil, Lulu Riley, Carrie Harper, Nora McNeil, Minnie Russell, Leta Saunders, and Mrs Henry Mills as communion services were held.
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John Hubler
Canaan
Mr. Hubler
Hubler
Carthage Presbyterian
M M. Ruey
Fred Riley
Lewis McNeil
Lulu Riley
Carrie Harper
Nora McNeil
Minnie Russell
Létta Saunders
Henry Mills
Swett and Moss Tie The Knot At Local Home
The marriage of Mr Albert Swett and Miss Cora Moss occurred Friday evening at the home of Rev. Cyrus Rose who performed the ceremony. Both residents of this city and will reside here. See Henderson's new line of pocket books.
Klondike Progress Report from Dawson City Consul McCook
Consul McCook reports in from Dawson City that 12 month gold output should top 10 million dollars. New buildings rise two to three stories with electric lights and lodging rooms renting about 100 a month. Saloons occupy lower floors. upper floors host offices and lodging. Beer embargo lifted, breweries barred, lager beer warehoused awaiting release. Many miners families arrive for winter as salubrious alfalfa soils praised amid climate and market notes. Russia’s 659,069 princes and nobles cited in adjacent item.
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State Department
McCook
Dawson City
Sage
Dawson
Obituary for Emeline Lewis of Athens Ohio
Emeline Lewis, born April 18 1835 near Logan Ohio, died November 21 in Athens area after long illness. She moved from Connecticut to Hocking County, raised five brothers and five sisters, and married David Blackwood on December 6 1908. one child died in infancy. She joined the Christian Church in Athens about 1895, endured years of severe afflictions, and kept faith as she sought release from suffering.
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Emeline Lewis
Logan
Ohio
Athens
Isaac
Lewis
Enly
Connecticut
Hocking County
Isurgire
Athena County
David Blackwood
Christian Church
Holer
Dolly Lesson From Doll Speech
A four year old girl is heard talking to a toy doll with a missing arm exposing sawdust. The child miracle of speech expresses affection and advice about chewing food, revealing a quirky dialogue with the fragile doll.
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Dolly
Miss
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