County Commissioners Hold Semiannual Session and Tax Changes
The county board conducted a semiannual meeting and board of equalization on July 7, 1902. After opening at 9:60 a.m., the five members were sworn in and the equalization session proceeded. Tax changes were approved across numerous townships and villages, with multiple parcels raised or lowered by single-digit to double-digit percentages. Adjournment set for Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Clork A. m
S. J. Moore
J. W. Gilgian
W. H. Webster
Newell Blackman
O. M. Butterfield
Blendon
Baker Township
Mt. Vernon
Tobin Township
Rome Township
Badger Township
Prosper Township
Board of Equalization Proceedings and Tax Adjustments
The minutes record a July meeting start at 9 00 with members present continuing as board of equalization. Assessments across townships show numerous increases and reductions including Ethan 40 per cent lower and higher adjustments, City of Mitchell varied changes, and adjournment to 1 30 pm then to Olivelock Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell City
Lisbon Township
Mitchell Township
Fobin Township
Ethan Village
Mt Vernon Township
Rome Township
Badger Township
Perry Township
Beulah Township
Baker Township
Prosper Township
Mt. Vernon Village
Union Township
Board of Equalization
Ethan
City of
Lisbon
Badger
Tobin Township
Tendon
Mt. Vernon Township
Prosper
City of Mitchell
Mitchell
Motion Wade
Elevator firms notified of impending assessment
On Thursday July 9 the board met at 9 o'clock with all members present. By motion, notice was sent to Hubbard & Palmer Elevator Co., Spencer Elevator Co., Truax & Betts Elevator Co., John Deteman, and Peavey Elevator Co. that their assessment was about to be imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard & Palmer Eleyvator Co
Spencer Elevator Co
Truax & Betts Elevator Co
John Deteman
Peavey Elevator Co
County Board of Equalization and Commissioners Minutes
The record details multiple agenda items from a county board session, including assessments reduced on specific lots in VanEps and Rowley's additions, adjustments for G W SMillan personal tax, and refunds of dog tax. It notes adjournments to July 11 and calls to reconvene, with various bills approved for courthouse, jail, and county offices, plus petitions for bridge work and road grade adjustments.
Quarterly statement of hospital superintendents fees approved
Present minutes show the quarterly statement for the Hospital for the Insane ending June 2, 395 reviewed and, by motion, accepted. Fees listed include Patsy Asie 45.00, Ebwott John 8.00, Joseph D 45.00, Emma Pound 6.00, Johanna Reeves 48.00, Wolfgang Schutsman 4.00, Louisa M Scholes 4.00, Leslie Wise 33.00. County treasurer noted. Meeting adjourned to 1 30 p m, then to 9 o'clock Tuesday morning July 34, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Asie Ee
Ebwott
John
Joseph D
Emma
Reeves
Johanna
Schutsman
Wolfgang
Scholes
Louisa M
Wise
Leslie
Settlement adjourned to July 15, 1903
On Tuesday July 1 the court continued settlement with the county treasurer by motion adjourned to Wednesday morning July 15, 1903.
County Board Adjourns Between Sessions in 1903 Minutes
The board moved to adjourn to 1 38 p m after meeting at 1 30 pm as board of equalization. No business acted on and adjournment sine die then reopened as board of county commissioners. A motion set the next session for 9 am Thursday July 16 1903 and adjourned to Friday morning July 17 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
VanEps
Rowley
Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
G. W. Smillan
Jacob Ruter Cone
County treasurer's accounts and bills in Jefferson County
On Friday July 17 members present reviewed the treasurer's books and cash on hand, approving the treasurer's report. Henry W. Spang's liquor license refund was rejected, bids for county coal to the Hocking Valley authorized, and numerous bills paid including salaries for county officials, jurors and servants, court house expenses, and county poor farm improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Spang
Hocking
E J Haynes
Kress
Esate
R Rogers
Peter Hugstadt
R Kibbee
Witness District Court
Jacob Koeb
Colin
Core House
Aiee
Port le Oy
Jacob Koen
Malphide
Frank Herbet
Activsisans Nee Es
W Abbey
Salary
FE Witehcock
Salary States
E Hitchcock
DS Tearns
Salary County
Ole Helling
Court House
Jacob Och
Jow Coursey
E T Grinnell
Bailey & Christensen
Merchandise County
Jacob Becker
HE Hitchcock
County Commission Minutes July 7–18 1903 Badger bridge plans
Davison County records show commissioners viewing a Badger township bridge site between sections 31 and 2 and appointing J W Gilfillan Newell Blackman and J Moore to report. Abatements granted for Gustave Larson and C Wooley. various bills approved for courthouse work stenography and mileage. audit confirms deeds and courts books correct. O D Stearns certifies accuracy of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bihan
Gilélian
Callin
Merchantise County
Badger Township
J. W. Gilfillan
Newell Blackman
J. Moore
Register of Deeds
Clerk of Courts
Fred Bjodstrop
Court House
Zaida Brown
Moses Tenelelelanis Hote
SJ Moore
Wooley
South Dakota
Davison
I. O. D. Stearns
O. D. Stearns
Misix or Vinally Finds Text In Timothy Verse
A North Carolina revival tale describes a minister misquoting a scripture text and a ruckus in the church. The crowd debates the proper verse while a parishioner jokes the source is “grass” as the minister corrects the reference to Timothy rather than Clover or Song of Solomon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Bradder J le
de Secon
Brother Johnson
Johnson
Isle
Heal Doctoring and the Rise of Doc Judson
Crowville residents praise Doc Judson for curing rheumatism with herb remedies, while the traveling doctor with a diploma is dismissed as costly. A New York restaurant owner claims diners never pay less than seventy five dollars for a suit or overcoat, with sleeves most at risk from spilled soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Judson
Crowville
Ty Pol Judson
Simmons
Doc
Jane
New York
Hall of Fame notes from the Cambridge ob gland and world figures
A long list of biographical items and honors is presented. It mentions Andrew Graf’s forty years at Cambridge, a $100000 gift for a public park in Louisville, Senator Gorman’s Presbyterian faith and Masonic ties, the marriage of his daughters to Catholic spouses officiated by Cardinal Gibbons, Sir James Guthrie’s portrait painterly renown and leadership of the Royal Scottish Academy, M H De Young receiving a silver loving cup for handling the president's San Francisco reception, Henry A Ward’s meteorite collection ranking fourth in the world and a meteor gift from the shah of Persia, and Alexander Wilkie of Upper Craigie whose beard reportedly measures 7 feet 214 inches and continues to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Mortim
Belent Bist Academy
Andrew Gra
Cambridge
Lot
Anst
Alex York
Lon Davis
New
Louis 2
Senator Gorman
Catho Hes
Cardinal Gibbons
James Guthrie
Royal Scottish Academy
San Francisco
Citizens’ Executive Committee
M. H. de Young
Henry A. Ward
Chicago
Bath Furnace
Persia
Alexander Wilkie
Upper Craigie
Perth
N. B
Short Stories and Public Affairs Mix in 19th Century Notes
Emigration boosts Ireland population goals and a new term optologist appears. A moose sighting near Presque Isle school, a girl’s neck dislocation in Owaha, and army navy civilian budgets are outlined. Proposal to buy Hamilton Burr duel field for a park, a Latin monument neglected, Cuba death rate halves, saving illness time and lives.
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Europe
Ireland
Presque Isle
Owaha
Navy
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Cuba
Horses and Horsemen Highlight Racing Prospects
Ed Geers praises Harold A 2 04 as a top pacer. The Young Jim trotter Walter Keim and other Demarest stable stars loom. Hamlin twins plan to trim trotters to 150 head. Dick Wilson widens Indiana stable with Patchen Boy Little Sphina Ontonian Maid in mix. Strasburg at Columbus oval shines as a green standout. Clem Beachey’s Royal Coat excels in green class with 2 13 14 mile. Patchless and Star Twist head to Louisville for training by John Hussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Geers
Harold A
Jim Trotter
Walter Keim
Mart Demarest
Messrs. Hamlin
Dick Wilson
Indianapolis
Strasburg
Onward
W. V. Baker
Columbus, C
Columbus
Clem Beachey
Regal Wilkes
Nannie Etticoat
Star Twist
A. W. Jaggard
Bonner Springs
Kan
Louisville
Ixy
John Hussey
Editorial Flings and Gambling Echoes Across Papers
A string of clipped editorials and oddities from major papers notes sharp takes on empire intrigues, treasury officials, stock cuts in Spokane, a long-lived Arizona gambler, Hetty Green in a red car, and Russell Sage slated for a flying machine, reflecting whimsical press chatter of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mkarageorgevitch
Krag-Jorgensen
Chicago Tribune
Denver
Hetty Green
North Atlantic Coast
Russell Sage
Minneapolis
The Unlucky Opal Rumor Grips Venice During Plague
A fragment describes a superstition in Venice that the opal foretold death as the plague spread. Some linked fever warmth to the stone’s brightness then dullness, while others blamed the opal for misfortune. Public fear grew and opal popularity waned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Courage of Wilda Dogs and the Gold of Asia
A London Spectator excerpt notes the red dogs or golden wolves of Asia from the Himalayas to Taurus, describing them as smallish, pack-limited carnivores about three feet long. They seldom form packs above nine to ten and prey on jungle creatures, sparing only the adult elephant and rhinoceros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Himalayas
Copp
China
Taurus
Alec
London Spectator
A Balkan House Entry Rite and Salt Offerings
A visitor to a Balkan home for the first time performs a rite for luck in the coming year. They place a stone or twig at the threshold, sprinkle salt into the dome, and recite a formula hoping for a prosperous crop and many chicks. The salt crackles as a sign of forthcoming birth and fertility in poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Why Men Eat Too Much
A compact reflection on eating habits arguing that many people consume more than needed. It questions whether life quality would endure on severely restricted rations and ponders the humor of living on mere 11 cents a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s
Chairs In the Dark Ages Reflect Roman Influences
Describes dark age seating with Saxon thrones shaped like boxes and raised ends. Cushions grant comfort and backs may imitate modern chair forms, showing how dwellings’ austere nature shaped furniture.
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Europe
England
Courage Begets Courage in a Steady Path
A reflective note on perseverance: each brave step strengthens resolve, making future obstacles more manageable and work more engaging, with a sense that the journey grows easier and less prone to complaint as progress continues.
Colleges Turn Out Good Men Despite Failures
A dialogue quotes an elderly man praising colleges for producing good men while his son laments a star athlete who failed exams, noting the irony of high potential that did not pass examinations. The Syracuse Herald fragment reflects on education and personal disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rem
Teese
Syracuse Herald
Comes Natural to Him in Conversation Says Tribune
A Cincinnati Tribune excerpt notes Qupen is a stockbroker with limited conversational skills and a few stock puts, reflecting a terse, character-driven remark about his professional persona and social ease.
Fragmentary note about a song and actions
A fragmented message mentions a daughter and a single titled The Poor Father Taking. The text cites Jon Clap and an extinguisher in a puzzling context, suggesting distressed or humorous content without clear narrative or date.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harker Bros
M. W. Harker
Tottlieb Scheurenbrand
Gottlieb Scheurenbrand
Mitchell Telephone Exchange
C. S. Miltimore
Hanson
Keyce
Board of Health
Frevyberg
KC Warne
State Pub Co
County Books and Stationery
Owen Blank House
Motley, McKeel & Barber
Hard- Wales
Mitchell Printing Co
Mitchell Clarion County
C. P. Taylor
Bearch
W. Pool
Iowa
Fullerton Lumber Co
Koch Department Store
Curtis & Logan
Wafgodas Cscs
Pavieenee Epee
Gale
Mitchell Clarion
the Educator Supply Co
Hubbard & Palmer
Spence
Deterian
Motion
Atdo
the Hall OF Fame
Hobson
Jon
Lamb
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