State News Condensed Highlights City by City
A garbled statewide digest notes Van Wert Henry Emerick killed by Dr. G W McGovern in West Main and Belmonts, and a string of local incidents. Bernie Lewis attacks Paul Hayes. Moorestown dry vote 288 to 58 and Stockport joins the dryness trend. Ada Davis and John Hasmiraoné cases tied to Newark. H Meira, Cleveland attorney, dies and a bankruptcy ruling trims Mrs Chadwick’s creditors’ fees. Robert M. Hageltine dies in Yellowstone Park. Hurley Miller shoots at neighbors in Worcester. Marcus Porter killed in McConnellsville. Reports of mysterious lights near Marion, and Fayette County election vote-buying allegations in Washington D C. Akron and Cashoeton oddities lead to further local crime notes. Mrs Nellie Wible injured after horse incident near Marietta. young thieves steal from the First National Bank boat in Niles. Edward Lamb seeks divorce from Mary J Lem, claiming nonmarriage and misrepresented vows in Hardin County courts.
Woman's Ordeal and Mrs Pinkham Advice Reach Thousands
Thousands write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts seeking confidential and free guidance on private illnesses. A delicate woman faces questions from doctors and family as part of seeking relief.
Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A reader from Manning Iowa reports relief from long female ailments after using Mrs Pinkham's advice and Vegetable Compound. The letter credits her treatment with ending years of pain, irregular periods, and weakness, claiming it surpassed local doctors and other medicines.
Chamberlein Stem Liver Tablets Sold in Local Stores
Fragmented ad notes Camas of lesometn and indigestion claims. It mentions Chamberlein Stem Liver Tablets offered by W. H. McBee and Berton Drag Co Chauncey with vague references to cures and insomnia.
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W. H. McBee
Berton Drag Co
Chauncey
Hollieter Root Mountain Tee Advertised at Cline's Pharmacy
An old time ad promotes Hollieter's Root Mountain Tee claiming beauty benefits for complexion eyes and lips. The seller Cline's Pharmacy lists the product for 35 cents per unit.
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Cline
The Obituary of Verenone Hammond of Ohio
Verenone Hammond died April 6 1884 at home near Lottridge in Athens County Ohio aged BW years 7 months. She married James Hammond who preceded her to heaven over two years earlier. She left two sisters and many relatives and friends and had joined the Earth Presbyterian Church in Merch 1874 and remained a faithful devoted member. She endured sickness with patience never complaining and was ready to meet her Master. A voice we love is silenced. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has taken her to heaven.
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Verenone Hammond
H. H
Earth Presbyterien
diy method to break glass without a diamond
A damaged casual instruction describes using alcohol-soaked string to heat a glass and stress cut it. The string is tied around the glass and lit, then the piece is cooled in water to create a weak point. A sharp external strike then completes the break along the intended line.
Napoleon at the Convention Misread Speech
A garbled historical fragment shows Napoleon amid a convention scene with Barras asking if he will undertake defense of the capital. Napoleon signals readiness with a confident, stylized pledge, declaring his habit of mounting a challenge.
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Napoleon
Nepoleam
Capventiap
Nepoleon
Disjointed Interview Sparks Recalled Career Disappointment
An anxious interviewer questions a famed financier who recalls a childhood lie and a startling memory of waking to a smaller balloon. The fragmentary Detroit Free Press text hints at a broader reflection on career disappointment and personal missteps.
Fragmentary Message From Meeterlin Eagay
A garbled quotation appears to reference Meeterlin Eagay and a lone planet with life forms and fear from creatures. The text is unclear and fragmented, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or named actions.
Fragmentary typist note from Philadelphia Press item
A garbled excerpt from the Philadelphia Press mentions names and phrases like Goodman and Jiminy. The readable content is fragmentary and lacks a coherent report or clear event to summarize.
Lash Street Improvement Ordinance in Athens Ohio 1905
Village ordinance declares Lash street between Mill and State streets to be improved with vitrified brick or block paving. It sets grading, curb levels, and list of special assessments, bonds, and payment terms, with costs including surveying printing and notices. Effective upon legal period. approved by Mayor Henry Logan and Clerk W B Golden September 4, 1905.
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Lash
Mill Street
State Street
Mill
Athens
Ohio
Millatrees
State Gress
Seace
Shell
Henry Logan
W. B. Golden
Care to Stay Cured in Wapello Iowa
Special story from Wapello Iowa recounts Minnie Hart’s eight month bed illness cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports sitting up and gaining strength after starting the pills and credits them with enabling her to tend her garden within four weeks. The item emphasizes kidney health as essential to overall well being.
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Wapello
Iowa
Lowisa
Minnie Hart
Dodd
Beir
Will
Archaic Ad Claims Arnica Salve In Odd Market Quirk
Fragmentary ad copy touts Backiem’s Arnica Salve as great for cuts and burns with a Chicago producer and a Tekamah Michigan reference. Mentions labor riots and apnea misreadings, plus a price of 25 cents at a local drugstore.
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Apa
Chicago
Backiem
Apnoea
Amd
G. G. Welch
Tekameha
Mich
Cate
W. H. McoBee
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumptions and Coughs
An advertisement recounts a sufferer with chest trouble finding relief at W. H. McKee's drug store using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumptions coughs and colds. It praises the medicine as the greatest remedy and notes trial bottle offers and a price.
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Dr. King
W. H. McKee
DeWitt's Little Garly Risers Ad Promises Liver Benefit
Nonsensical OCR claims tout DeWitt's Little Garly Risers as a pill for bilionanesp or eva ipation and purport to purify the liver and cleanse the system. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
Clenna
Cline
Legal Notice in Ohio Probate Case 1905
Henry O Blenespat as administrator petitions in Athens County Probate Court to sell real estate in Athens Village to pay debts and settle dower and homestead rights for the estate of Christopher B. Sheldon. Defendants listed include Juv BD Sheldon widow and others. notice to appear by November kth.
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Thomas H
A. Sheldon
Sheldon
Tellen
Athens
Ohm
Tate
Ata
Coenty
Ohio
Debe
O'Blenes
Christopher R. Sh
D. Roping
Public Auction of Waterloo Township Property in Athens County
In accordance with a Prominee Court order of Athens County Ohio the administrator will offer for sale the north half of the northwest quarter of section 6 township 11 range 15 in the Ohio Company's Purchase with certain deeds and exclusions. The property lies in Waterloo Township and contains 14 acres with an appraised value of 1500 dollars. sale at 1 oclock p m Cash on hand Vary Dowler administrator of the will of William Dowler deceased Jewitt Wood attorney August 24th
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Prominee Court of
Athens
Weterloo
Athen End
Ohi
Morthenet
Renge
Ohio Company
Thomas Mercer
Willmam
Sie M. B. Cherch
Waterloo Township
Cousty
Regi Estete
Athene County
Ohio
Porthenet
Egid
Dowler
Wm. Dowler
Jewitt & Wood
Ohio Taxation Amendment Joint Resolution Copy
A 1904 certificate notes Ohio General Assembly approval of a taxation amendment to Article II of the state constitution. It describes property tax changes for real and personal property, exemptions for public property and institutions, and sets January 1908 as the effective date. Signed by state officials in Columbus.
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Shell
Pereiz
Amy
Rinpead
Lewilé
L&ylin
Fumbus
Teis
Proposed Ohio constitution amendment on election terms
The General Assembly proposes a 1904 1906 Ohio single article amendment to Article VII fixing election timing for state and county offices and term lengths for officials including governor secretary of state and judges. It details terms ranging from two to six years and vacancy rules, with passage by electors on a November date. The document is signed by Speaker Thomas and Secretary of State Lewig C Laylin.
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Ohio
Ut & Gell
General Assembly
Uhw
State of
Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
Justices of the Peace
Board of Public Works
Cholera Remedy Claimed To Cure Infant Illness
A Midland Michigan woman touts a cholera remedy said to cure infant bowel complaints. The promotion includes directions and claims efficacy in most cases and lists W. H. McBee and Hartos Drug Co. of Chatnosy as distributors.
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Chemberlein
Maggie Fickox
Midland
Mich
W. H. McBee
Hartos Drag
Shortstature Laplanders Reported in Europe
A historical note claims Laplanders are the shortest people in Europe with men averaging 4 feet 11 inches and women about 6 feet 6 inches, based on an odd statistical assertion.
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Europe
Dr King's New Life Pills Cure Headache and Indigestion
Promises a quick, pleasant, and certain remedy for constipation indigestion and headaches. Sold for 20 at W H McKee's drug store with guaranteed efficacy. Local note mentions funds from motor fines covering police expenses.
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Cheep
Dr. King
W. H McKee
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Refuted by Refund Note
A dubious remedy promises to cure a cold in one day using laxative and quinine tablets. The box bears W. Grove's signature and promises a refund if ineffective. Date on the material reads October 1906.
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W. Grove
Ohio Central Time Card Tee ed Dec 18 164
From Albany Middleport and intermediate stations 817 am So. 3 From Middleport Gallipelis Pt Pleasant and Charlestam 10:0 am No. 5 From Middleport Gallipolia Pt. Pleasant and Charlestem 8: Mong Re 2-Ffr Corning New Lexi Columbus Toledo and Chicago 11: 13am 4m Corning Columbus ayes ville Findlay and Toledo 6pm No. 6 From Corning New canlaghon Columbus Toledo and Chicago 9:55 pm No. 15 2and 6 daily Nos Sand4 daily except Sunday City Offce Hotel Berry Oo. 64. JORDON Agent.
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Middleport
Gallipelis
Pt Pleasant
Charlestam
Gallipolia
Pt. Pleasant
Charlestem
Ffr
Corning
New Lexi
Columbus
Toledo
Chicago
Ayesville
Findlay
New Canlaghon
City Offce
Berry
Jordon
Administratrix's Sale in Athens County Ohio 1905
The administratrix Mulligan of John V Liggett deceased offers real estate in Athens County Ohio for sale on September 83 day 1905 at 2 PM at the Port House in Athens. The 106 acre tract in Caumas township is described by boundaries from the Ohio Company purchase deed dated 1845. Price set at 22900 with terms one third down one third in six months and balance in four years secured by mortgage.
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Athens County
Ohio
Athenns
Ohio Company
Peter Fagan
Peter Pagan
Lomg
Ebenever
Alexander Liggett
Mtober Silat
Recorder’s
Athens
John V Liggett
Portland Cement Concrete Blocks and Work Lead to Concrete Offer
The notice advertises Bekmetry Portland Cement Blocks and concrete work. It invites inquiries at the County Clerk’s office and mentions production of various block designs and building use. References to local builders and deposits are noted.
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G. A
Bekmetry
County Clerk’s Office
Jorke
Eiding
Depos
Athens
Columbus- Athens Excursion Via Ohio Central Lines
An excursion Sunday September 17 offers a $1 round trip via Ohio Central Lines. Special train departs Athens at 8:05 a.m. and returns from Columbus at 6:30 p.m.
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Ohio Central Lines
Athens
Columbus
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