Chick Changes Color of Coat in Remarkable Hen
A West of Athens resident James Terrill owns a three-year-old hen famed for changing color like a chameleon. The Plymouth Rock progeny shifts to White Leghorn through moults and returns repeatedly to Plymouth traits, becoming the envy of local poultrymen as it undergoes seasonal transformations.
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James Terrill
Athens
James Terri
Athene
Reeiarly
Plymouth Rock
Siatera
Plymouth
CENTRALIZATION OF RURAL SCHOOLS IN ATHENS COUNTY PROPOSED
A letter by LL Bake of Marshfield Ohio argues rural school centralization to cut costs and improve education. He details two townships near Albany and Marshfield with nearby transport plans, estimating yearly savings and revenue from selling old houses. He invites public replies from interested residents.
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Athens
Lo O
Albany
Erloo Township
Ilicra Ig
Marshfield
Axat
Qi. LL. Bake
Homeseekers Excursions Offer By Ohio Central Lines
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines will sell Homeseekers Round Trip Excursion Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays in August September and October to points in the North West and South at special low rates. Rates routers and fall particulars may be obtained by applying to agents of the Ohio Central Lines. The state houses at Columbus will hereafter be heated with crude oil as fuel to take price of coal.
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Homeseekers
Ohio Central Lines
Columbiy
CU K 39th V I Holds Its 3th Annual Reunion at Coolville Camp Grounds
Veterans of Co K 39th O V L gathered at Coolville Camp Grounds for their annual reunion, with Athens and Whelington County attendees. The event featured a veteran regiment’s memories, a generous meal by wives and daughters, and the reelect of old officers for the next year.
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Coolville Camp Grounds
PHO
Pureta
Coolville
Castomd
Athens
Pephore
Anne
Olive
Tronk
Tuth
Missouri
Tennessee
Aria
Saat
Delmonica
Raldiers
Jo. Smith
39Th Regiment O. V. L
Rowles Bethel marriage in Sunnyside home
The marriage of W. Y. Rowles of Torch and Anna E. Bethel of Coodville occurred at 2 pm Thursday at the groom’s daughter Mrs. Albert Woodruff’s Sunnyside home. Rev. Cyrus Rose officiated with only close friends and relatives present. The couple will reside in Torch.
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Rowles-Bethel
W. Y. Rowles
Torch
Anna E. Bethel
Coodville
Albert Woodruff
Sunnyside
Cyrus Rose
Strs
Bowles
Yorch
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Boosts Laura Howard's Health
A Chicago woman Laura Howard credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a Sanative Wash for eight months of perfect health after years of pain swelling dizziness and insomnia. The testimonial urges other women to write to Mrs Pinkham for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Laltla Howard
Cihicago
Pinkham
Sach
Laura Howard
Newberry Ave
Chicago
Ill
Silver and gilt tea sets reflect antique English influence
An article notes the resurgence of old English silver shapes in tea sets, caddies, and spoons. It highlights Queen Anne forms, octagonal bases, carved feet, and enamel accents in purple, green, gold, and brown. French and Chinese-inspired panels, gilt finishes, and varied silhouettes remain fashionable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribet Sever
Cvekiet
Tours
Wistaria
Jamls I
David
Clever Pickpocket in Paris Baffles Pursuing Police
In Paris two police officers pursued a pickpocket who, after entering a bathing establishment and disguising himself, calmly left in a smart suit found among another bathers. The watchful officers finally nabbed the mistaken man at the doorway and struggled to explain the humorous mix up as the true thief continued to laugh.
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Paris
Omnibus Bureau
Ife
Roche Chonant
The
Law
Whore of the Stateamen and Navarino Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence from a Colorado Springs Gazette item recalls a private note from a lord of the admiralty to Admiral Codrington. It hints at restraint before Navarino where the Turkish forces were defeated, with whimsical dialogue about a grizzly bear and a tortoise in a shell game.
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England
Admiralty
Codrington
Navarino
Stary
Aaid
Ito
Colorado Springs Gazette
Baltimore and Ohio rail route to G A R encampment
The article recalls Civil War notes on the Baltimore and Ohio line, including key forts, Harper's Ferry, and the Shenandoah Valley. It promotes the B and O eight to ten stations as the rail path to the 8th Annual G A R Encampment in Washington, with low fares from points on the B and O. O. P. MeCarty, Cincinnati, Ohio, is named for details.
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Parkersbury
W. Va
Wheeling
Wo Val
Harpers Ferry
Wo Va
Oat Wassingies
Monocacy
Ohio River
Shenandoah Valley
John Brown
Baltimore and’ Ohio
Bth
Washington
Cheap settlers rates to the Far West and Northwest
The Burlington Route will renew cheap one way Settler rates daily in September and October 2002 to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and California with fares such as 30.09 from St Louis 3.00 from Chicago and 25.00 from Missouri River points to California Portland and Puget Sound. Also low first class round trip to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 21.60 from St Louis 315.00 from Missouri River and 25.00 from Chicago. Minnesota fares are very low daily through September 25 with 21 days on round trips to many West and Northwest areas. Contact nearest agent or write with proposed trip for details.
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Burlington Houe
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
St. Louis
Chicago
Missouri River
Cal Horna
Portland
Puget Sound
Spokane
Butte-Helena
Burlington
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Publo
Iearest
Minnesota
Auost
West
Northwest
W. M.shaw
W. Wakeley
VT A
Vine St. Gen‘ Pass
Cincinnati Ohio
SL Louis
M. Levey
St-Louis Mo
Mountain Chautauquan Excursions to Mountain Lake Park
Railroad excursion note advertising Mountain Lake Park Maryland as a summer resort at 2600 feet above sea level. Describes five hotels and 100 cottages, annual Mountain Chautauqua and summer schools, and discounted excursion tickets via B&O and South Western rail lines from Tyne 1st to Sept 6 with return until October. Details on rates and schedules available from railroad agents.
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Chautauquan Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
Alleghany
America
B. & O. South Western
Tyne
Mountain Lake Park
Margan
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Joreier
Keystone Watch Cash Cospany
Philadelphia
CU. K
39Th. V. I
Mt. Pelee
Columbus
Pgrand
Amon
Eystem
C. B. Nenderson
South End Ladies’ Golf Club
Lydia E. Pilckham
Dean Mrs. Proginam
Edwin Ray Lantester
Natural History Museum
London
Mitch
Joe
Hank
Oracle of
Bushville
Evehowl
W. & Hibbard
Culce Warren
Baltimore & Who R. B
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