Local Notes From Athens Area Visitors and Community Updates
J F Kempton and G A Carbaugh were business visitors in Athens Saturday. Born to Mr and Mrs P H Willeke a boy Thursday. Schools close this week after seven months term. Redtown school to close next week for a weeks vacation. Oscar Coe spent days with parents at Carbon Hill. Mattie Shirkey visited Chauncey. Stella Shute of O U visited home. Literary society hosted a reception for members leaving town. Ice cream and cake served. Homer Wess family moved to Trimble. Vena Love called home due to mother illness. sister Vesta Harris returned home. Mike Smith of Jasper Hill visited Wm M Jeffers family. Leslie Stout returned from Athens for smallpox. Hannah McCall and Alma Newman visited Bertha Swain. Mrs Jack Calaway of Tick Ridge visited James Van Meter and family. Laster Clark to move sawmill to Charley Frost farm near Alfred. Rev White filed appointment at Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kempton
G. A. Carbaugh
Athens
P.H. Willeke
Redtown
Oscar Coe
Carbon Hill
Mattie Shirkey
Chauncey
Stella Shute
O.U
The
Literary Society
Vesta Harris
Mike Smith
Jasper Hill
Wm. M. Jeffers
Leslie Stout
Hannah McCall
Alma Newman
Bertha Swain
Jack Calaway
Tick Ridge
James van Meter
Laster Clark
Charley Frost
Alfred
Rev. White
Baptist Church
Community Notes From Shade and Athens Gatherings
Miss Della Lawrence of Shade and Miss Hazel Guenther of Athens attend gatherings with Mr. and Mrs Frank Lawrence. James Crawford of Canaan visits his son and wife. Windell Shott completes Kinny district school term. George Lawrence, T N Chalfant make a county seat trip. Elza Chalfant and wife visit Chalfants in Jacksonville. Linna Coen visits Billa Chalfant at Jasper Hill. Uncle Simeon Buck improves after illness. Bella Crawford learns her father Hill is gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Lawrence
Shade
Hazel Guenther
Athens
Frank Lawrence
James Crawford
Canaan
James B. Crawford
Windell Shott
Kinny
George Lawrence
T. N. Chalfant
Elza Chalfant
Jacksonville
Linna Coen
Billa Chalfant
Jasper Hill
Simeon Buck
Bella Crawford
Mr. Hill
Religious services set at Mound Hill Church
Federal reports revival services at Mound Hill Church to be conducted by Rev. Little on Saturday and Sunday including Sunday night. The sick list notes Mrs. Lonzo Tryon. Ina Misner of Chauncey died at her parents Hooper Ridge home April 3 and is buried there. William Henderson of Amesville visited Mrs. Addie Owen last week. Florence, Fannie and Effie Fleming of Amesville visited their uncle William Fleming this week. Charles Chase made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Josie Chase stayed with cousin Mabel Chase near Tuppers Plainy. Mrs August Reinhart of Columbus was called here by a death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Hill Church
Little
Ina Misner
Chauncey
August K Sirns
Hooper Ridge
William Henderson
Amesville
Addie Owen
Florence
Fannie
Effie Fleming
Wm. Fleming
Charles Chase
Athens
Josie Chase
Mabel Chase
August Reinhart
Columbus
Parkersburg News Briefs and Local Changes
Miss Mary Parker visited Mrs Chas Treewell in Parkersburg last week. Miss Mary A Stone began teaching in Belpre graded schools on Monday. Miss Lois Harris of Youba visited sister Mrs White earlier this week. At the M E church a bank Easter offering will be held Sunday with baskets and preaching. H E Adams runs the post office and has built a new building near the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Parker
Chas
Treewell
Parkersburg
Mary A. Stone
Belpre
Lois Harris
Youba
White
M. E. Church
H. E. Adams
Big Run Local Notes and Birth Fire Alarm at Kilvert
Mary James teaches Sunday school at Stewart this week. Geo Norris completes a term at Rice District school. Residents from here include Mrs Will Hoisington Iona Davis Maiza Hoisington Carrie Bark Effie Swain Frank Davis Charles Burk and Frank Burk. A son was born to Mr and Mrs A F Rathburn on April 5. Warren McKinley moved to Kilvert last week and W M Phillips purchased the A E Chiney place. Kilvert village saw a Sunday fire that destroyed S E Hedges house likely from an electric spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary James
Stewart
This Place
Geo. Norris
Rice District
Will Hoisington
Iona Davis
Maiza Hoisington
Carrie Bark Effie Swain
Frank Davis
Charles Burk
Frank Burk
A. FE. Rathburn
Warren McKinley
Kilvert
W. M. Phillip
A. E. Chiney
8. E. Hedges
Millfield Social and Church Activities Note
Blanche Roberts visits Amesville relatives while Dr Sprague, Rev C Newton, and Easter services are noted. E H Learned of Corning visits. Joe Karich visits with parents. Lewis Russell returns from Ada. Mr and Mrs John James celebrate 30th wedding anniversary with a trip visiting Florence James in Cincinnati and relatives in Springfield and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Roberts
Amesville
Sprague
Rev
C. Newton
Union Church
M. E
E. H. Learned
Corning
Joe Karich
Brier Hill
Lewis Russ
Ada
John James
Florence James
Cincinnati
Springfield
Datyon
Blood Wine Promises Full-Body Cures From Weakness
An advertisement claims Blood Wine builds strength from the blood and cures long standing illnesses by addressing the root cause. It cites testimonials as proof and urges readers to try the remedy, priced at 50 cents a bottle.
Remarkable Blood Wine cure saves Michigan man's life
McDownoven Mich March 3 1903. G J Carroll reports nine months of severe bowel trouble and fifteen doctors without relief. After one bottle of Blood Wine the diarrhea stopped in three days and he gained twenty five pounds in three weeks. He credits Blood Wine with saving his life and traveled from Michigan to Worcester to thank the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carroll
Carroll
Worcester
Mass
Michigan
Ile
G. J. Carroll
N. H
Fitch's
Auburn St. Mas. E. C
Could Not Walk Was So Weak Letter of 1903 Endorsing Blood Wine
The writer describes extreme exhaustion from overwork in February 1903 and credits Blood Wine with restoring strength enough to continue work. A friend who drank six bottles also improved, described as “like a new person.” The note is signed by E. J. Wincner from Oxeipa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Wincner
Irving Mack
Cambridge
Mass
Twenty Years of Agony Ends with Blood Wine Cure
Tirrin Onio March 6 1903 A man with twenty years of general debility liver and kidney trouble chills fever headache and joint lameness reports failing health after costly treatments He was advised by Clyne and Larey to try Blood Wine and says the remedy restored strength health and vigor enabling him to work daily again He hopes others with similar ailments will see this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirrin
Onio
Messrs, Clyne & Larey
Blood Wine Endorsed as Safe Restorative by Tailor
A tailor praises Blood Wine as a safe and sure cure rich in toning value with no danger to heart or stomach. He thanks the gentlemen for the restorative power it contains in a courteous closing.
Blood Wine credited with saving daugh ters life from consumption
A Washington letter reports a father claiming Blood Wine cured his daughter Elsie after typhoid fever led to consumption. He says the medicine restored her strength, allowed her to walk and sit up, and improved health after six bottles, with the family recommending it to friends. 1256 3rd St. SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Elsie
Testimony Letter From Washingtonian Insurance Collector
A sworn statement from a Washington DC area insurance collector asserts truthfulness of a lengthy testimony. The affiant notes four years of visiting the young lady’s house and mentions medical student status, indicating credibility concerns regarding the surrounding testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoeton
D.C
Blood Wine Astonishes Physicians in Patient Case
An elderly patient’s unexpected response to Blood Wine astonishes her physicians and confirms the insurer record note by W. Pearson, an agent for Equitable Insurance Co., located at 60s F Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Pearson
Equitable Insurance Co
Blood Wine credited with restoration after fall
J. E. Kraus of 343 Cherry St Columbia Pa recounts a fall on June 17 1902 that left him bedridden for two months. After trying Blood Wine starting October 1 he says he recovered fully and now enjoys good health recommending the medicine to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry St
Columbia
J. E. Kraus
Blood Wine praised by Boston area women for health revival
A Cam bridge, Massachusetts woman recalls severe weakness and insomnia from illness and credits Blood Wine with restoring appetite, nerves, and energy. She reports clearer hearing, improved sleep, and plans to continue use, noting a bottle helped herself and a child.
Blood Wine Cure Claim Sparks Local Faith in Elixir
A narrator recalls friends urging consumption of Blood Wine as a cure for a wasting illness. Through divine blessing and belief in a new medicine, the product allegedly cured the speaker and restored health, prompting praise from neighbors who claim it works for all.
Stand Around Philosophers Fail to Act
A quoted admonition targets indecisive talk and reform chatter. It argues the nation needs practical doers who form independent thoughts and translate them into action rather than idle discussions on good governance.
For Sale Green Seal Liquid Paint by H L Wheaton
Advertisement item notes Green Seal Liquid Paint for sale by H L Wheaton. The fragment states availability and vendor name without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wheaton
Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Ohio
Touetta Hatfield petitions for divorce from Charles E. Hatfield of unknown residence last heard in Tunnelton Preston County West Virginia. Grounds include adultery cruelty and habitual drunkenness for years, plus custody of their minor child. Defendant must appear after April 14 1903. Jewett and Wood Attorneys for Plaintiff. Apr 2 to May 7 032.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eli, Hatfield
Tunnelton
Preston County
W. Va
Touetta Hatfield
Court of Commoners
Athens County
Ohio
Charles E. Hatfield
Choir Presents The Crucifixion Oratorio Friday Night
Under Mr Chas Waggoner direction the Christian church choir with members from other choirs performs Stainers The Crucifixion on Friday April 10 at 8 0 clock. Admission is free but a silver offering is requested to cover expenses. Mr Zang sings tenor solo Mr Crook bass and Miss Hines plays organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Waggoner
Christian Church
Stainers
Mr. Zang
Mr. Crook
Miss Hines
Unclear Passage on Green Seal Paint and Fogs
Fragmentary text describes green seal paint and dense fogs as a metaphor for unclear future. It references women whispering and speculation about discussions outside their business. Unable to determine a concrete news item or entities.
April Shifts on Calendar Echoing March
A reflective note contrasts how timekeeping can swap months and how judgment should weigh language as much as associations. It underscores careful evaluation of speech and social circles.
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OUT OF Town News
Homer Wess
Trimble
Vena Love
HULLS
Federal
Lonzo Tryon
Hockingport
Millfield
Ramonsc Iis
New York
C. B. Henderson
G. 3. Carroll
J. R. Sickles
S. E
McKee
MES
Atteltein
Louis Daudelin CO
Ofrig
Jewett & Wood
T. P. Lmuenson
Sliveoma Farm
Golden Monitor
Dre. Kennedy & Kergan
Ortea
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