Arrival of Bishop Moore to Portland Prompts Talk of East Asia
The Portland Oregonian reports Bishop David Hastings Moore and his family have arrived in the city. He shares life in the Far East, discusses China and Japan, warns against the yellow peril as stirred by Russia, and praises Japanese vigor. He plans a Denver conference August 31 and will return to Portland in January for a stay through late April.
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Portland Oregonian
David Hastings Moore
Moore
Bishop Moore
Hobart Curtis
Far East
China
Russia
England
Corea
Orient
East
Denver
Portland
Ancient Foe Scrofula Promoted as Cure by Sarsaparilla
A 19th century testimonial from K. T. Sxypex of Troy Ohio claims scrofula causes neck lumps and weakness but says after taking M's Sarseparilla the neck healed and no future trouble occurred. The ad promises radical, permanent relief to thousands.
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Troy
Ohio
Real Estate Active in Athens with Numerous Home Builds
Athens real estate shows strong growth in 1904 with many new residences. Residents like Mrs. Sarah E. Birge and John Campbell begin brick homes on State and Court streets while builders Sarahs and merchants push multiple cottages and tenement developments across Mill, Stimson, and Wolfe streets.
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Athens
Sarah E. Birge
Chauncey
State Street
McKinstry, Rose & Parker
Highland Park
John Campbell
Grosvenor
Court Street
Harris Bros
Stimson Street
Morris Avenue
Ed. Baker
D. Hopkins
Frank Roach
McKinley Avenue
G. M. Mansfield
George Perry
Charles Laughlin
Carl Finsterwald
Cemetery Street
A.P. White
West State Street
Judiah Higgins
Levi Pickering
Same
Thomas
Muma Bean
Wolfe Street
Charles Cook
Mill Street
F. Modie
Jona
Mr. Dana
Dunn Street
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Boost For Pale Individuals
Advertisement touts cod liver oil as nourishment for bone marrow and spleen to increase blood production. Claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens blood by feeding the body's blood-making organs. Includes offer for a free sample and a dollar price from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bownee
Pearl Street
New York
Eagles Initiate Class of 32 at Odd Fellows Hall
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Athens Aerie initiated 32 new members in a strong class, one of the largest for the lodge. About 200 attended, with visitors from Nelsonville and Glouster. Past Worthy Farrell led the effort, and Selby’s orchestra provided music during an elegant banquet following the initiation.
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Order of Eagles
Odd Fellows
Athens
Selby
Farrell
Eagles
Athens Aerie
Nelsonville
Glouster
Doanville Arrests Lane in Lawrence County Case
Deputy Sheriff Al Murphy arrested John Lane in Doanville on a Lawrence County warrant for a May throat-cutting attack on an uncle with intent to kill. Lane was jailed overnight in Doanville and then moved to Irenton for docket proceedings.
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al. Murphy
Doanville
John Lane
Lawrence County
Lane
Murphy
Irenton
No blessing? Easy Talk soap claims pure, alkali free
The ad touts EASY TALK soap as free of alkali and resin, claiming it cleans without harming fabrics or causing wear. It urges readers to buy a bar at five cents from grocers, contrasting with harsh alkali effects in other soaps.
Insurance Firms Spent Over 1.5 Million on Ads Last Year
Insurance companies spent more than 1.5 million dollars on advertising in the previous year, reflecting a high level of marketing investment by life and health insurers.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm hailed for back cure
John G. Bisher of Gillam Indiana says fifteen years of lame back vanished after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The ad touts its effectiveness for sprains and bruises and notes it is sold at McKee's Jug Store. It also mentions harsher labor conditions a decade ago with extremely long hours for low pay.
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Chamberlain
John G. Bisher
Gillam
Ind
McKee’s Jug Store
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted by Local Drugstore
Medicines that aid nature are most effective and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is said to act by allaying the cough relieving the lungs aiding expectoration opening secretions and aiding nature to restore health. Sold by McKee's Drug Store.
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McKee’s Drug Store
Meeting of the S E A C T A at Stewart Saturday
The program of the S E A C T A gathering at Stewart starts at 1 p m on Saturday September 24. Masie Kel White and Blue perform. Flora Buch recites. G W Morris gives an address on Possibilities of the Child. Grace Starkey recites. Alexander Root speaks. Works of Robert Burns are noted. Della Back recites. W A Founds presents How to teach Grammar and Composition. Music and more recitations follow Connie Coleman Linnie Shields and Gennive Price perform. C C R Cline lectures on Study of Literature in the Common Schools. Latent Life concludes the program.
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Stewart
Masie
Kel
Flora Buch
G W Morris
Grace Starkey
Alexander Root
Robert Burns
Della Back
W. A. Founds
Gennive Price
C.C. R. Cline
Connie Coleman
Linnie Shields
Stone throwing admission in magistrate court
In a magistrate hearing the prisoner admits to throwing a stone at the map, acknowledging the act and describing the man’s reaction as evidence. The exchange notes the admission and the recognizability of the accused.
Old Man's Secret Rejuvenates With Dodd's Kidney Pills
Jerome K Fournier of Alpena Michigan at seventy five years old credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his diabetes and urinary troubles. He says eight boxes regulated his kidneys and restored his health making him feel like a hearty young man. The piece ends with a local quip about debt and a wig.
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Alpena, Mich
Jerome K. Fournier
Dodd
Fournier
Through Route to Chicago and the West
Through sleeping car leaves Athens at 3 36 p m daily via the Ohio Central Lines on train No 5 arriving Chicago 7 10 am. This route offers day coach and guarantees a Toledo connection with the L 8 and M S Ry to Chicago. Confer with Ohio Central Lines agents before planning travel to Chicago or the west. The Golden Buse can never measure the space filled by the ned seat occupier.
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Athens
Ohio Central Lines
Chicago
Toledo
Ohio Visitors Urged to Use Direct Fair Routes
Ohio visitors to the World's Fair are advised to take westbound cars marked Direct to the World's Fair. They should go to the Ohio Building near the southeast gate to register, check parcels, and use rest rooms, toilets, telephone, and Information Bureau. The post office serves visitors, and mail can be sent care of the Ohio Building. An Information Clerk offers rooming house and hotel rate details, and inquiries can be sent with a stamped return reply.
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Ohio Building
Ohio
Ohio State Building
Remarkable Cough Cure Restores Mrs Fenner’s Health
Mrs Gertude E Fenner of Marion Indiana was nearly weighed down by pneumonia linked coughs. After trying many remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure and four bottles cured the cough strengthened the lungs and restored her weight health and strength. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. Also notes Germany produces over a million sewing machines annually.
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Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Cline
Bedridaen Learns Quick Recovery After Electric Bitters
An elderly Versailles man J. J. Havens suffers kidney illness and finds relief with Electric Bitters. He declares a full recovery path ahead. The ad touts liver and kidney benefits and a 50 cent price, guaranteed by W. McKee, Druggist.
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Bedridaen
J. J. Havens
Versailles
W. McKee
Probate Court Notice in Dowler Estate Case
Mary Dowler administratrix with the will annexed of William Dowler deceased petitions Athens County Ohio court for sale of real estate in Waterloo Township and dower assignment to cover debts. Named heirs and residents of West Virginia are summoned to appear and answer by October 15, 1904 at 1 PM.
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Athens County
Ohio
Charlies Dowler
Edward Dowler
David Dowler
Sherman Dowler
Wiseburg
West Virginia
George Dowler
Elizabeth
Norman Dowler
Parkersburg
Mary E. Hues
Thomas Hues
Sailsburg
Mary Dowler
William Dowler
Wiliam Dowler
Waterloo Township
Said County
Thomas Mercer
Packard Dowler
M. E. Church
Williams Dowler
Probate Notice of Estate in Athens County Ohio 1904
In Athens County Ohio probate court Mary A Duglass administratrix of Elizabeth Muns deceased filed Aug 6 1904 that estate assets are insufficient to cover debts and admin costs. Real property described as northeast quarter of section 23 in Lodi township containing 44.37 acres mortgage claimed by Addison Creamer for 180 dollars. Defendant William Muns must answer by Sept 15 1904. Attorney I H Clark. Ang 11-16.
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Athens County
Ohio
William Muns
Mary A. Duglass
Elizabeth Muns
Lodi
Ohio Company
Adison Creamer
Addison Creamer
Elizabeth Mans
Y. Ang
Public Auction of 46.31 Acres in Athens County Ohio
Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders sale of 46.31 acres in Alexander township Lot numbers 4 and 5 section 5 town 8 range 14. Property appraised at $500. Sale Monday September 19 1904 at 10 oclock with one third cash one third in three months and one third in six months secured by mortgage. Also property of decedent to be sold at same time and place. Administrator T W Jones appointed August 27 1904.
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Athens Couny
Ohio
Alexander Township
Athens County
John Ackles
Felows
Aaron Barnhill
Benjamin F. Barnhill
Samuel Barnhill
Charles D. Hopkins
Atty, _ i. oe
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Hone
Basom
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Union St
Chas. W. Secoy
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