Local Notes From Sistersville and Nearby Towns
A fragmentary social column lists visits and travels across Sistersville and surrounding areas. Mrs Brown hosts J M Ice in Sistersville while Eva Gardner visits Nelsonville, Miss Lizie Cochran travels to Columbus, and G Lewis with Ezra Townsend visit from New England. Several local residents plan or undertake trips to Huntington, Columbus, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Europe with family members. Regular community events include church services, whist gatherings, and a funeral, plus remarks on property purchases and military examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizie Cochran
Columbus
G. Lewis
Ezra Townsend
New England
Millinery Opening in Athens by Angell Firm
Miss Mary Lindley of Columbus, an experienced trimmer, will head trimming at the opening event for Lawrence A Angell’s new millinery firm for the coming season. The store, with Mrs. Elliott’s large spring stock and several hundred dollars of new purchases, boasts the largest and most complete line of spring millinery in Athens. Ladies of Athens and vicinity are invited to attend the opening on Morning Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lindley
Columbus
Lawrence A Angell
Elliott
Tecine
Athens
Mote leaves for Colorado and college notes update
Sk Title College reports Mote and former O U student Robbins departing for Colorado to teach. Mark Williamson and sister Lissa visit Amanda, literary societies prepare for term, new members sought, and Latin and arithmetic classes taught by seniors. Y W C A and Y M C A host receptions for new ladies. Harl Seeds injured by accidental gun discharge near campus. Spring term enrollment reaches 216 with growth expected. ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure and One Minute Cough Cure appear alongside local millinery openings and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Mote
H. C. Robbins
O. U
Colorado
Robbins
Ging West
Mark Williamson
Lissa
Amanda
J. E B. Roberts
Leeds
Phitos
Philo
A Mt
Potatoes for Sale From Ohio Farm
1000 bushels of White Peach Bow potatoes for sale from a farm in Clinton County Ohio. Yielded 200 bushels per acre. Call Hudson's School Furniture Co or write Hudson Brothers Athens Ohio. Sweat set discolor goods dye with Putnam Fadelesa Dyes guaranteed fast to sweating washing. Sold by McVay McKee Gibson Amesville Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clineton County
Ohio
Call of Hudson's School
Farniture Co
Hudson Brothers
Athens
Putnam
Rand
Sola
P. McVay
W. H. McKee
W. Gibson
Amesville
Lumber Wanted Trade Notice in Columbus Ohio
Property owner Murray Spencer seeks lumber in exchange for two nearly new, well rented houses valued at 6500 dollars located at 185 Monroe Ave Columbus Ohio. Trade offer appears as a classified notice intended for material barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilk
Murray Spencer
Monroe Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Eminent Bass Singer Gambie to Perform in College Recital
On Wednesday evening April 18 the college auditorium hosts a song recital by Earnest Gambie, a prominent young bass singer, with pianist Shew ert. Gambie has sung across the United States and Europe and plans to return to Paris for further study. The program features celebrated bass solos and sprightly pieces. Tickets will be sold at Cline's Pharmacy starting Saturday April 5 at nine a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Gambie
Shewert
Gamble
Canada
Europe
Paris
Shonert
College
Bird Gamble
Athens
Cline’s
O Hooligan s Wedding Farce at Opera House Tonight
Harry West, the German dialect comedian, headlines a three act farce comedy at the opera house this evening. The playful performance aims to entertain with bright light humor and avoids moralizing, offering popular prices for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hooligan
Harry West
At the Peach Ball at Athens Opera House Leads Week
Miss Fannie Rice stars in the comic opera At the Peach Ball as Nancy in At the French Ball. Praised by Webster Davis and others, she headlines Monday night April 24 with a noted company. Schubert Glee Club performs April 17 under Ladies Aid Society sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Davis
Charles FP. Joy
W.V. Allen
J. W. Babcock
Miss Nice
Athens Opera House
Schubert Glee Cluh
Opera House
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Post office letter list and stray notices from Athens
A list of remaining letters at the Athens post office includes Berger H W Mayers Willan Bundy Ematite Nye Buck Qreda Rogers Bras Burnside Margaret Inferio Lourr Fears DR DN Suite DavidE Dann S J Sawsil Brener Robbie Sharretts LW Huddy Zinex Scrult Tom Lehne Henry Smith ET McGans Eliza L Watkins Annie Male 8 8 Witt and names like CE Marer and Harry Persons. A note requests recipients to say they were advertised when calling for their letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Arril
Berger H.W. Mayers
Willan Bundy
Ematite Nye
Scntlyley Buck
Qreda Rogers Bras Burnside
Margaret
Inferio Lourr
Fears
DN Suite
Davide Dann
S.J. Sawsil Ct
Brener
Robbie Sharretts
LW. Huddy
Zinex Scrult
Tom Lehne
Henry Smith
ET. McGans
Eliza L. Watkins
Annie Male
Witt
CE. Marer
Harry Persons
C.D. Gist
P.M
Jockey Badge Prank Leads to Admission At Track
A New York printer, six feet tall and about 200 pounds, trades much of his wages to bookmakers but never bets unless he is there to watch the dogs. A friend jokes he deserves a joker’s badge, and he shows it at Sheepshead Bay gate. The ticket taker, shocked, asks if he rides the elephant, noting a fifth race entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Sheepshead Bay
Jocker
Jockers
New Orleans Society and the Creole Social Code
Warrydele Vallmark in the Ladies' Home Journal explores how money, refinement, and blood define New Orleans society at century’s end. It notes money buys exterior status but true standing requires more, while warmth and loyalty to old traditions color the city’s social world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrydele Vallmark
New Orlendo
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jess
New Orleans
United
New Oy
Tventury
Breathing Exercise Promises Healthier Throat and Chest
A morning routine advises putting on a gown and slippers, then standing at an open window to breathe deeply. Count while inhaling, holding, and exhaling to complete a long breath, with six breaths recommended each morning to improve throat fullness, blood flow, and eye brightness.
Wall Paper Design Workers and Left-Handed Club Details
A 19th century piece notes wall paper designers face meager pay for early clever work yet high wages for successful floral patterns. It highlights a few female designers shifting from other arts to wall motifs and mentions a prominent left handed club with about two thousand members across Southern California, where being left handed is the only requirement for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prowa
California
Sensation Silk Stocks and Accessories Sale
Sale notes 20 styles of cobra silk fabrics mainly for waists and dresses, regular values around $1.00 to $1.25, all priced to clear. Black silks, brocades, 10 styles for waists or skirts, at a low price. Gloves, lace curtains, and other odds and ends offered at bargain rates, some sizes and colors limited, while stocks last.
Hats and carpets sale at low prices in local shop
The ad touts millinery and carpet bargains with hats priced at 1.30, 2.00, and 2.50 along with children’s hats and other specials. It highlights high quality all wool patterns and carpets offered at 39 cents per yard with emphasis on affordability and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Figsyrup Company
Special Bargains on Smyrna Rugs and Linens
Smyrna Rugs in 30 inch size offered at 8c to $1.84 with 10 patterns and Weavy wool options. Damask linens and Turkish towels advertised, with prices noted per yard and per piece. Includes heavy linen damask, bleached and unbleached towels, all presented as value specials.
Women’s Shirt Waists Offer Wide Range and Quality
An itemized note on women's shirt waists highlighting a varied range of decorative articles, clothing fabrics, and fashionable designs. Mentions price points around E44 Sonic and asserts the garments are stylish and well worth the cost for their quality and fit.
New Skirts and Suits at Bargain Prices Impress shoppers
Ladies praised new skirts and suits with wide choices from $1.00 to $290.00. The line features Guer outfits at $15 to $18 and dressings from $1 to $10, all noted for fit and style while prices compare favorably to wartime costs. Shoppers flocked for compliments and value.
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Eva Gardner
Nelsonville
Mae Poston
L. C. Haddox Will Cartain
Reading Club
Hotel Berry
eConnelguilte
Virginia Hogg
Huntington
W. Va
Will
Frank Wilman
L. M. Jewett
Marltra
Mary Uliom
Martha McCune
Annie Dean
Amy Herrold
Canganville
D. H. Murdoch
Chillicothe District
A. D. MecCullough
Calcucia
Mary Slattery
de Steiguér
State Street
Jesse Davis
Ghilhothe
Beatrice McWeeee
Adda Alderman
Jennie Brown
Oxford
I. B. Reutieger
Columnus Levetak
Fish and Game Commission
Supr
A H. Dixon
Albany
W. A. Powell
Toledo
Christian Endeavor
Jewett
Cincinnati
Martinsville
Indiana
Hal Poster
Baltimore
Henry Marquis
Mrs. Grosvenor
Col
W. W. Bond
Colunbus
Meciar
Sor Latrence
Boston
Band
Helen Hoisington
Henry Logan
And
Mire
Thorton Woodbury
George Falloon
Memphis
Tenn
Jessie B. Falloon
Charles W. Gorley
J. D. Whosyard
McLean Favenue
D. D. Fuller
Milfield
Wheaton
Morrisavenue
Fuller
BH. L. Wheaton
Cable
Mr. Wheaton
Morris Avenue
Hall
F.J
Halls
Hail
Cline
DeWitt
Caine
J. Sheer
Civie’s
Liss Pacsons
North Western Mutual Life
W. B. Lawrence
Hore
Berry
Toth
Sirens Foundry
Earnest Gambl
O'ooligan
Schubert Glee Club
Gilison
Bapon
Wis Nerve
Wes
NEW Orleans Society
William Morris
Catizousta Fie Syrup Co
Cammronsia Fis Syner Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Aff Draggists
D. Zenner & CO. ‘'S One Price Stores
D. Zenner & CO
Butterick
Russia
C .Stomer
ReNable
Kern & Foster
Benjamin FP
Charles Salaher
Couch of Common Pleas
Athens County
Trimbie
O.D. Jackson
Sedalia
Glouster
Recorder’s Ofice
C. WH. Porter
Geo. E. Beastey
Lewis & Sayre
Pitt
Russell N. Fulter
John FR. Poller
Noli
Athens Gasight and Electric Company
Ohie
J. M. Werch
W. M. Kung
W.D. Baiererr
I Directors
Vine Maggie C. Townsend
James E. Caldwell
Maggie N. Crippen
Thursa F
Iva B. Dye
Wwlackwoon
Lovina M. Swartz
SN. Henson
John E. Carter
Charles A. Carr
Wendell Shott
A S. Bethel
Robert Hill
Ohio State Reformatory
Jay
Kenley
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