The Passion Play at Oberammergau in vivid then and now
Cuantes G. O'BigNess recounts the Oberammergau Passion Play seen by Americans, detailing the vow that started the annual production, the village’s craft heritage, the mass audience, and the extraordinary performances led by Anton Lang as Christ. The narrative notes the eight hour days, open theater end, and the devout, tight knit community.
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Oberammergau
Germany
Europe
McCune
Seconch
Mecca
Huna
Oberammergan
Prince of Wales
Faure
France
Judas
Anton Lang
Lttle
Atraiis
Guardian Spirita
Joseph Meyer
Christ
Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association to Meet in Athens
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association holds its annual meeting in Athens on October 24 and 27 with about three hundred educators expected. Supt F S Coultrap notes strong attendance and local committees arrange accommodations for visitors. Dr J M Davis of Rio Grande College will speak on moral training in colleges. The musical program features Blanch Sissons Nelsonville Arthur M Ely Homer A Wilson Jane Yan Athens and the Ohio Army quartet.
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WIM
Athena
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Athens
F. S. Coultrap
J. E. Kinntson
Jackson
J. M. Davis
Rio Grande College
de Orr Colleges
Miss Blanch Sissons
Nelsonville
Arthur M. Ely
Homer A. Wilson
Misa Jane Yan
Ohio Anirtralty Quartette
How Shall I Vote This Fall
A farmer narrator recalls past hard times under Cleveland and current prosperity under McKinley. He asserts he is “good enough Republican” to vote for Major McKinley again, reflecting on farm economics, credit, and the era’s political mood. The piece explores party loyalty shaped by agricultural hardship and revived prosperity.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Harvester Company
Sam Atill
William McKinley
Major McKinley
Death of Abner Cooley at Athens Ohio
Abner Cooley a former Athens resident died October 1 at his West Liberty Iowa home. His remains were returned to Athens for burial in the new cemetery. Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev L C Haddox officiating. He married Jane Todraw in 1846, later Fioretta W Baker, who survived him. Numerous relatives and friends attended the funeral and accompanying programs included prayers, solos, welcomed by Dr Z F Bishop, and addresses by several local educators and dignitaries. The proceedings featured discussions on education and nature study, with speakers from Ohio Wesleyan University, Marietta, Pomeroy, Nelsonville, and other communities.
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Abner Cooley
Athens
West Liberty
Iowa
New Cemetery
M. E. Church
L. C. Haddox
Ohio
Jane Todraw
Abe
Fioretta W. Baker
N. Cooley
F Sheldon
G.jackson- of- Osborne
Wal Cooley
Xenia
America
G. W. Hing
Presbyterian Church
J.B. McVey
S. P. Humphrey
Orontos
Hannah A. Maron
Gallipolis
A. G. Williams
Marietta
C. T. Coates
Pomeroy
G. W. DeLong
Corning
Aaron Grady
Nelsonville
Minnie D. Wyman
McArthur
J. M. Wood
Frank C
Ohio University
Becuver
Opera House
Addresa
J. A. Miller
Kansas
C. H. Grosvenor
A. E. Price
All O'Cock
York Township
Miller
Opera
Grosvenor
Price
Siller
Marion
Ohio University Defeats Otterbein 12 to 0 in Scrappy Inland Battle
Ohio University football rose in enthusiasm as the home eleven defeated Otterbein University 12 to 0. Captain Cave scored early, Longwell kicked two goals, and a close first half ended with Athens ahead 12 to 0. No scoring in the second half as Athens held, with Cave Bryson and Longwell starring in a hard fought game before about 800 spectators.
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Ohio University
Otterbein University
Q.S. A
Columbus
Core
Otterbein
Francis
Richardson
Cave
Longwell
Athena
Aurecly
Athens
Otterbeing
Biddle
Hhis
Beckler
Whetstone
Oderbein
Miller
Bryson
Oulqumivrkalty
Porition
Otterreim
Perry
Ena Cawan Warhoan
Deller
Auard Worstel
Marshall den van Sickle
Birdie
Benkigr
Gaara
Charier Jobson
Erackie
Howard Brown
Boring Sullivan
Deter Douglass Longwell
Jy Petatone
Cave Tigher Halt
Lloyd Cable
Wilson
O.8
Edmundson
Timer
Biddison
Rural Delivery Arrangements for Athens Area Complete
Rural free delivery has been arranged from Athens to Fiacher Hebbardsville and Baker settlement. J. E. Spicer will deliver the mail. The new service lets farmers have mail boxes and carrier drop offs without trips to the post office, at little expense.
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Athens
Fiacher
Hebbardsville
Baker Settlement
J. E. Spicer
New China Department Opens With Wide Assortment
O B Sloane introduces a new china and glassware shop formerly Cotton's grocery space. The department offers from fine china to five and ten cent novelties and will be managed by A O Sloane, a veteran in the business.
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New China Department
O.B. Sloane
Cotton’s Grocery
A. O.sloane
Gauley Bridge Excursion Sunday October 14th
A special excursion via the K and M railway will run to Gauley Bridge and back Sunday October 14th. For fall particulars rates and details seek handbills or call agents of K and St Ry. Also local notices advertise Delano Rams stock for sale in Southern Ohio with sales claims and agent contact.
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Gauley Bridge
St. Ry
Onis
Cuan
Vanderhoot
Ohio
Judge Seed to Speak in Athens County Itinerary
The Iowa Statesman records Judge E P Seed touring Athens County with speeches in Coolville Marshfield Jacksonville and Athens Oct 3 to Oct 25. Accompanied by L A Koons I M Foster he is described as an eloquent Republican orator and a key speaker in the campaign.
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E P. Seed
Athens County
Coolville
Jacksonville
Marshfield
L.A. Koons
Athens
I. M. Foster
Judge Leeds
Iowa
Dubuque
Leeds
Grosvenor
Catarrh Cure Reward Advertisement and Local Notices
A 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by local merchants and testimonials from Weer Snags Wholesale Druggists, Teena, Watniso, Kivsanxn & Manvis. Includes claims for Hall's internally and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, room rental, heart indigestion and Kodoja digestant ads.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weer Snags
Teena
Watniso
Kivsanxn & Manvis
DeWitt
Cline
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Chris
Munich
Chicago
Brussels
Waterloo
Oberammergam
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Maximilian I
Pilave
Aunas
Jerusalem
Ite Aise
Paradise
Leonardo de Vinci
Louvre
Paris
Christa
Ben Hur
Council of the
Pilate
Jesus
Mount of Olives
Golgotha
Manna
Bach
Cuantes G. O'Bigness
The
Southern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Louise Mason
Enous
J. W. Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware
Pal
Cely
Ferg
Elive
Ciine
Iowa Statesman
Judge Seeds
Amertidle
Buchtel
Amesville
Ameashile
Ames
W. A. Pfeffer
C. H. Grosevenor
Bern
Dover Townships
Arsenilie Cornet Band
Prof. Boughton
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