Locals and Visitors Gather in Athens for Weekend Events
Mr and Mrs L W Sanders of Mibfeld spent today on business. Charles Brown returned Saturday from the G A R encampment at Cleveland. Mrs Margaret Bean of Canaanville spent Saturday here with relatives and friends. Amariah Burchfield and Lemuel Dennett of Marchmont were here Saturday on business. Mr and Mrs W P Taylor left for Columbus to make their home. Edward Condon returned to Columbus after visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs M Shepard Columbus spent Friday and Saturday with relatives here and at Burr Oak. Mrs C D Condon of Columbus spends the week with her parents Judiah Higgins. Mrs William Rible and her young son of Columbus were here Thursday guests of Mrs R U M Hastings and Mrs E C Woodworth. F A Weekley of Sugar Creek brought a fine variety of sweet russet apples, many weighing a pound. Mrs Mary de Stiguer returned from Seattle after six months with her son George de Stiguer. General C H Grosvenor returned from Buffalo and learned of the President's illness. Mayor Rose increased the police fund by 2435.20 in four days. Colonel L P Harper of Suffolk Va renewed acquaintances in Athens after attending the G O R encampment in Cleveland. he is postmaster of Suffolk.
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Amariah Burchfield
Lemuel Dennett
Marchmont
W.P. Taylor
Columbus
Edward Condon
M. Shepard
Burr Oak
L. P. Harper
Suffolk
Athens
Harper
Cleveland
Virginia
August Flower Sales Claim Largest Worldwide
An advertisement asserts August Flower remains the top medicine globally for indigestion and biliousness. It claims ancient use by mothers and grandmothers, minimal doctors, and lists purported benefits from cleansing the system to easing headaches and general malaise. It promotes Green's August Flower in liquid form and mentions a Prize Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Menaerzon
Marriage License Notices for Several Couples
Joseph Allgood and Laura Sickels of Mineral. Thos E Warren and Gertrude Brooks of Nelsonville. Homer Barnett and Ida Hetzer of Tuppers Plains. Chas S Bishop and Kate Barnhill of Anthony. Alfred Love and Addie M Paulk of Amesville. Claude Powell and Belle Foley of Trimble. S A Johnson of Chester and Stella Williams of Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Allgood
Laura Sickels
Mineral
Warren
Gertrude Brooks
Nelsonville
Homer Barnett
Ida Hetzer
Tuppers’ Plains
Chas. S. Bishop
Kate Barnhill
Anthony
Alfred Love
Addie M. Paulk
Amesville
Claude Powell
Belle Foley
Trimble
S. A. Johnson
Chester
Stella
Willams
Shade
Prolific Fly Forces Reckoning On Beetle and Bee Origins
A historical note discusses rapid breeding of flies in decaying matter, estimating up to 25 million descendants from a single female in a hot summer. It cites Linnaeus on meat-eating insects, warns that organic refuse fuels fly populations, and suggests burial of waste as a control method noted by Lancet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Sanson
Argaule
Counterfeiting ring exposed with bogus Hipstetters Bitters
The Secret Service uncovered another band of counterfeiters and seized a large stock of cleverly made bills. The article headlines fakeHipstetters Bitters as a potent stomach remedy and warns buyers to beware of counterfeits. In Lincoln Nebraska two state conventions met to nominate a single ticket with fusion plans and contested leadership between Democrats and Populists.
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Secret Service
Wuld
Pees
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Governor Hunt Takes Oath In Porto Rico After McKinley Death
The late President McKinley had accepted Mr Allen’s resignation and the island prepared for Hunt’s inauguration. The death order canceled those plans. Hunt then took the oath privately at his residence with the executive council, Captain Stirling, the supreme court justices, and a few others present.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
P. R
McKinley
Lr. Allen
Hunt
Executive Council
Stirling
Supreme Court
A Night of Terror and a Woman’s Narrow Escape
Mrs S H Lincoln recalls a terrifying night with General Burnham’s widow in Machias Maine as doctors warned of fatal pneumonia. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after consumption and reports complete recovery after a single night’s sleep. The ad offers the medicine for 91.00 with trial bottles free at W H McKee’s drug store.
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Burnham
Machias
S. H. Lincoln
W. H. McKee
An Caort to Speak
A fragment noting that dogs in native or wild states do not bark but whine howl and growl. Columbus found domesticated dogs in America lost their barking propensity, suggesting barking is a modern effort to speak, as elite men claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
America
Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound advertised cure
An old advertisement claims Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound cures a wide range of ailments including nervous diseases neuralgia debility and female complaints. The product is marketed as going to the seat of the disease and providing thorough speedy relief sold by Cline’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
He Kner. She-Tlow beautifully Misa Teavy
She stirs the crowd with a radiant dance as he welds tempo and moves. The performance features swift steps and a lively polka that captivates the audience, though some moments show feet faltering before regaining balance.
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Fie
Record as an Abstainer
A Chicago news item notes a man identified as Colonel Mine Grass who claims total abstinence, saying he has not touched water for 40 years. The report centers on his unusual pledge and its public fascination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Most Arraigned Over Publication Addressing Peace
New York rise in court as John Most faces arraignment for publishing in the Freiheit an article titled Murder Against Murder. The magistrate adjourned to two p.m. for proof that the pamphlet could not incite the Buffalo riot. Also noted Bishop Henry Whipple’s death in Minnesota and anarchists’ reactions to McKinley’s death. Royal tour arrives in Canada and New York clubs set dates for the America’s Cup races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Most
New York
John Most
Freiheit
Mest
Most
McKinley
Critc
Buffalo
Leon Crozgarz
Duryea
Scranton
Canada
Quebec
Duke and Duchess of York
H. M. &. Ophir
New York Club
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sunflower in Warren Yard Has Ninety Blossoms
Mrs. Jesse Warren reports a stalk in her yard with ninety sunflower blossoms. The plant, while not tall, is described as a prolific bloomer and challenges the county's counts after Charlie and Belle Brown raised the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Belle Brown
Jesse Warren
Warren
Glasgow Republican Comments Mortality Remark Sparked by Death
The Glasgow Kentucky Republican commented on the recent death of a citizen calling it unexpected. The remark highlights that any death, even after a long interval, can still be surprising to observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Glasgow
Kentucky
Electric Bitters credited with saving life in Henrietta Texas
E B Munday, a Henrietta lawyer, recalls persuading his severely ill brother to try Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy cured malaria, jaundice, and other ailments, noting it purified blood and aided digestion. Sold for 10 cents at W H McNee's drug store. The kissing bug is reported to be widespread again, echoing past concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
W. H. McNee
Shocking Calamity and Arnica Salve Claim
A Williford Arkansas railroad laborer suffered a severe foot crush. Dr. A Kellett reports immediate relief with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, praised as a universal healer for burns rashes piles and skin eruptions. Sold by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. Kellett
Williford
Ark
W. H. McKee
Detroit’s Fair Daughter Chosen for Bicentennial Impersonation
Catherine Weir, daughter of the Weir family, was selected by Detroit residents to impersonate Madame de Cadillac at the city’s bicentennial celebration. She honors her mother’s lineage as a direct descendant.
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Sie Wee Choarn
Impe
Mme, de Cadillac
Nise
Irale
Catherine Weir
Cinlge Weir
Detroit
Muther
Unclear historical note on Detroit figures and a Georgetown academy
Fragmentary OCR text mentions John Casse Aubin and Miks Weir linked to Detroit shorelines and Cuba era charity efforts. It references Georgetown Visitation Academy in Washington and notes a poised singing or artistic talent, but the passage is garbled with nonsensical names and incomplete phrases.
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Itganly Catnoninge
John Casse Aubin
Pini
Detroit
Miks Weir
Fir Tietroit
Cuba
Pesisses
Fx Ronsitiaed
Promis
Georgetown Visitation Academy
Washington
American Women Dancers Face British Critique
London dance editor Walter Ebumphrey denounces American ballroom style as improper with exaggerated movements and guide seeks. He claims American women struggle to follow partners and that English social dance prioritizes leading and adapting to companions. He notes many Americans in London seek proper instruction to fit English standards.
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London
Chet Aimerics
Khanniogs
God Masters
Corkney
Mero Walter Ebumphrey
Danelingg ‘Times
United States
American Indies
Humphrey
Women Wermita In Tisata
Villagers along the Volga in Samura province report a new sect of women led by an elderly peasant called the Blessed Mother. They live in dug holes, fast and pray, believing the world will soon perish in a general conflagration. The Blessed Mother and ten wise virgins, with Burt as bodyguard, are said to hold miraculous powers.
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Wermita
Tisata
Volga
Samura
Soznova
Blessed Mother
Burt
London Globe
Ohio Democrats Decry Corruption at McLean‑Led Convention
A Ohio Democratic platform attacking political corruption is voiced by a convention dominated by delegates associated with John KR. McLean whose long political career is described as malodorous. The statements against corruption carry Bt weight while McLean remains influential in the party.
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John KR. McLean
Ohio
McLean
Boas
Ohio Platform and Trusts Debate in 19th Century Convention
The piece argues that state anti trust laws are the harshest in Ohio and Texas, notes that full faith and credit limits Ohio to act against trusts, and states Congress lacks power over trusts except in interstate commerce. It claims Republicans failed to push a constitutional amendment granting Congress authority over trusts due to Democratic opposition.
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Ohio
Iowa
Texas
United States
Congress
Literary Society Rules Out Girls Climbing Trees
A literary society condemns girls over ten climbing trees citing propriety while noting absurd scenarios of a girl pursued by a mad bull or fierce mouse. The quirky piece blends satire with social expectations about gender and behavior.
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Promoted As Marvel
A bold advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for weakness into strength and lethargy into energy. They promise health benefits and are sold by W H McKee for 20 cents per box. A local wedding notes Emma Jabolowsk Wortzies and Enos Nye wed, drawing relief at the bride’s name change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Emma Jabolowskwortzies
Enos Nye
C. M. V Excursions Tickets Offer NYC Departures
New York City departures offered by C. and M. V. Excursions with tickets selling daily through October 20. Return routes include Buffalo and other options. The notice also warns against keeping embarrassing old letters.
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New York City
Gond
Buffalo
One Way Settlers Rates Central Lines
One way settlers rates offered by Ohio Central Lines with monthly specials to poles in Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North and South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. Agents advertise full details and ticket sales through John Moores Findlay G Harveys Toledo D J Cargo Toledo W A Peters Columbus and E E Heiner Charleston W Va passenger agents.
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Ohio Central Lines
Polots
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Miaatanippi
North
South Carolina
Teonessee
Virginia
Jotn Moores
T. P
Findlay
G. Harveys
Toledo
D. J. Cargo
W. A Peters
Columbus
E. E. Heiner
Charleston
W. Va
Special Low Rate Excursion Tickets to Buffalo Exposition
Ohio Central Lines offers special low rate excursion tickets to Buffalo and return. For full details on sale dates limits routes and rates, contact Ohio Central Lines agents. Through tickets east of Buffalo permit a ten day stopover at the Exposition if traveling via Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Buffalo
Pulnt
Hocking Valley Excursions To Toledo And Gibsonburg
Grand Council Royal and Select Masters to Toledo offers round trip tickets at one fare with return valid through September 30. Reunion with Onlo at Gibsonburg set for September 4 and 2. tickets at one and one third fare good for round trip and return by September 7. Sovereign Grand Lodge I O F Indianapolis schedules September visits with round trip tickets at one rate valid to September 5.
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Hocking Valley
Grand Council Royal
Toledo
Onlo
Gibsonburg
Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O
Indianapolis
Ind
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the Grocer Am
L. W. Sanders
Mibfeld
Charles Brown
B. A. Headley
Harry Allen
Buffalo, Exposition
J. Martin
Ebsen
Wrellston
Margaret Bean
Canaanville
Relaives
Joe E. Bush
MacConnelsville
F. W. Bush
C. D. Condon
Judiah Higgins
William Rible
Little Son of Columbus
F. A. Weekley
Sugar Creek
Mary de Stiguer
Seattle
George de Siguer
C. H. Grosvenor
Milburn House
Grosvenor
Rose
Whipple
St. Paul
Henry Whipple
Opal Church
Parikault
Minn
Henry Benjamin Whipple
Episcopal Church
Minnesota
Tle
Adams
N. Y
Fonture
Bignature
Tuner
Veny Avic
Juattry
Geo
Layton
Dreggist
Dayton
Bettie
Misusield Regulatom CO
Atlante
Driggs
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St Louis
Botton
Boors
Flut
lOhin Sea
Creat Lakes
Tour
Bos
ST. Marys
Marietta
Middleport
Gallipolis
West Va
Ohio Central
Hocking Alley Railway Way
Michigan
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Hocking Ve Valley
W. H. Fisher
M. Pe
Toleto
A.M Dew
T. Moong
Culcinnell & Huslnnew Valley Railroad Co
Passengeer
Eaat
Lancaster
C.M. Besxert
B. M. Wilerson
Naperfotendent Gens Ticket Agt
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