Five Points Social notes and local visits
Local residents and families share Sunday visits and home life from Five Points and Wingett Chapel. Names include Langden, Min, Wingett, Throckmorton, Whetstone, Bailes, Weat, McVay, Bills, Dalton, Clutter, Knowlton, McVay, Filia, Spencer, Reed, and others. The piece notes spring farm work and house-cleaning, with illness mentions and a medicinal ad for Dean's Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville McVay
Floyd Bills
Marsifield
M. Dalton
Clutter
Wingett Chapel
Local social notes from Parkersburg and area
Mrs Minnie Devore of Parkersburg and relatives visited. Miss Faye Kreager stayed with Miss Lucy Dye near Guysville. Mrs Clarence Jones and children visited near New England. Mr and Mrs David Dunfee visited Center Belpre. Mrs Ada Kemp Morgan and son from Cincinnati visit Rachel Jones. Rev G E Kreager spent time in Zanesville then returned. G Dye worked on Frost area farm. Ladies Aid at Bowles hall Friday 1 30 pm. Rev Kreager to preach at South Canaan next Sunday. Coleman Linsecott trial at Coolville draws locals. Mr Richards and daughter moved Lou Kibble farm from West Union. Miss Billa Green visiting sister Mrs Daugherty at Bear Coolville. Mrs Salle Wheeler of Bethel visiting Mrs Fannie Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Kreager
Lucy Dye
Guysville
Clarence Jones
New England
David Dunfee
Center Belpre
G. BE. Kreager
South Canaan Church
Coleman & Linsecott
Coolville
Mr. Richards
Ollie
West Union
W. Va
Billa Green
Bear Coolville
Daugherty
Salle Wheeler
Bethel
Fannie Coleman
Green Branch Social News From Athens and Nearby
Mr. Guy Bean of Athens spent a few days at home here last week. Bertha Bean and children visited Miss Mildred Buck in Guysville. Mr. and Mrs. Marie Butts of South Canaan called on H. J. Calvert family. Funeral attendance for Mr. George Windsor at Guysyne Presbyterian Church noted. Ada Bean visited Can- annville with Grace and Mabel Riley. Parrill Bean and Chet Bean attended Modern Woodmen lodge in Stewart. Tina Bean returned home after visiting Aunt Mrs. J. Starkey near Cannanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bean
Athens
Bertha Bean
Guysville
Mildred Buck
Marie Butts
South Canaan
H. J. Calvert
George Windsor
Guysyne Presbyterian Church
Ada Bean
Canaanville
Misses Grace
Mabel Riley
Parrill Bean
Chet Bean
Woodman Lodge
Stewart
Tina Bean
Walter Straughter Died After Illness in Columbus
Walter Straughter a colored resident died Monday night at St Anthony hospital in Columbus after an operation. His mother was notified Tuesday morning and undertaker L R Andrews brought the body home for burial. He graduated Glouster High School 1906 and studied at Granville but illness forced him to quit. He later enrolled in a Virginia medical college but again returned home and contracted consumption. Mrs C V Curfman and two sons Lester and Loyal spent a week in Columbus with relatives. Rev and Mrs B F Jackson left for Springfield and visited relatives in Columbus and Lancaster before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Straughter
St. Anthony Hospital
Hopital
Columbus
L. R. Andrews
Walter
Glouster High School
Granville
Virginia
No. 4 for Women book offer from Dr Shoop ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's No. 4 for Women claiming soothing antiseptic suppositories and confidential medical advice. It urges readers to write to Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin for the book, with the title quoted and the drug sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
Pleasant Valley Church Notes and Local Visiting News
Dr. Shoop’s Restorative services at Pleasant Valley Christian Church drew attendees on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests included M. Lou Runnion and family of Lottidge, and Charles Windsor and family of Guynsville. Other visitors were William Hotsington and wife with Laura. Eric Burk and Wallace Kincade with John Burk. Dante Turner and wife of Athens with the Windsors. Oma Burk and Mary Hoisington also appear in visits. The Cincinnati and Ohio penitentiary probe committees plan to meet after legislative adjournment, with uncertainty over the Howe probe’s future. Capital Trust Co. legal obstacles hindered access to books linked to state treasurer and auditor transactions, signaling a forthcoming program before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Assembly
Howe
Capital Trust Company
Quilbert
Shoop’s Remedies on sale at Cline’s six for five
A local ad notes Shoop’s Complete Line of Remedies offered at six for five dollars at Cline’s store. The fragment highlights a promotional price and retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Cline’s
Hockingport Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Local News
Miss Edith Villiers and other Marietta guests visited Miss Mary A. Bione. Mrs. Mary Parker and Ethel Jesse Parker attended the Mrs Abbie Parker sale at Bethel. Ethel Stewart visited Parkersburg. Jara Wells of Parkersburg spent time with Marter Lewis Wella Munchmeyer and Mr and Mrs A Wells. Arbor day Reading club discussed Forestry over a luncheon. Mrs. Ross Tompkins suffers neuralgia. Flood bridges between here and Coolville rebuilt. Henry White and family in Parkersburg. Maggie Griffin called to Athens for grandmother Mrs Margaret Parker. Ora Denfee visited Stewart. Mrs L E B Correy hosted Wednesday with Nett Morrison. Leslie Russell hosted Wednesday with Mrs S S Russell. Capt J R Barrows takes chief engineer post on town boat Darling. Citizens Telephone forms a local branch. Bert Schultz builds a new saw mill south of town. A Chicago firm leases ground here to build a coal tipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Stewart
Parkersburg
Jara Wells
Parkersbmyg
Marter Lewis Wella Munchmeyer
Mrs. A. Wells
Letha Dutton
Reading Club
Ross Tompkins
Here
Coolville
Henry White
Court discretion limits in misdemeanor and felony bills
The bill covers misdemeanors and felonies except murder burglary arson and unnatural crimes. It is 86 percent enacted and optional for courts to decide based on relevant extenuating circumstances guiding many cases.
Senate clash mars Williams era endgame
The week’s senate display of temper and hurried judgments prompted regret on all sides. Both sides acted hastily, and diplomacy could have avoided several clashes. Bad blood with the pressing officer surfaced throughout the session, spilling into the final hours. Care and restraint are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Williams
Senate to push temperance bills through with county option
In the senate week for temperance measures two house bills move along lines of temperance legislation. They are referred to the county affairs committee where Senator Rose, chair and sponsor of the county local option bill, reports favorably. The Crist Delaware bill targets saloonkeepers violating liquor laws to abate premises and faces daily fines and jail for ongoing violations. A fierce fight is expected to delay action though prospects for passage remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Rose
Répresentative Crist
Delaware
Ohio Democratic State Convention Hopes and Local Speculation
Local hotel sources predict record attendance for the upcoming Democratic state convention during the assembly recess. Rumors point to Judge Harmon of Cincinnati as a leading contender for the ticket, with Sheriff George J. Karb in likely second place. Charles Mason of Hamilton gains support for a second statewide race, as ex Governor Campbell draws attention for U S senator with backing from over a dozen counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Harmon
Cincinnati
George J. Karb
Bert Bartlow
Senate
Charles Mason
Hamilton
Ohio Democracy
Campbell
United States
Ohio
Wertz bill may bring initiative to municipalities this week
A final drive for the initiative and referendum faces a decisive week as the Wertz bill comes up in the house. The amendment excludes street railways and lowers municipal initiation to 25 percent, with fate uncertain but likely passage if 19 votes align. The two houses remain split on the constitutional amendment and conference talks end without agreement, ending the idea for the session. The Direct Legislation league plans an education campaign and will seek pledges from fall legislative candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Conference
Direct Legislation League
Lawmaking Delays Persist After Summer Breaks
The article notes a summer carryout with breaks in delegated instructions and that the Thomas banking bill has become law for both houses, awaiting Governor Harris's signature. It explains a flow rule requiring printing of new laws before signing, causing delays of up to a week between passage and signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Banking
Harris
Beep Iron and Wine product offer from Henderson-Crider Drug Co
An old fashioned pharmaceutical pitch advertises a tonic named BEEP IRON AND WINE. It promises energy and health with a full pint bottle priced at 50e with six for 2.50. The company is identified as Henderson-Crider Drug Co and dated 4.29.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Drug CO
Sickness of infant brings doctors to Amesville
Dr. Alderman of Athens consulted with Dr. Howard on the illness of W. P. Holsington's infant child. E. C. Morris and Leila Morris of Carnegie Pa visit Morris family. Town notes include a six inch horn from an extinct animal found on Ed Bennett’s farm shown in a village window, visits by A J Towell and Paul Towell of Marietta, and several residents visiting relatives or receiving treatment. The Needle club hosted a gathering at Emma Patterson’s home with games and a three course luncheon, while T. B. Bennett and wife visit Athene kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Alderman
Athens
Howard
W. P. Holsington
E. C. Morris
Leila
Carnegie
Visibo
Willam Morris
Ed Bennett
Nayle Marries Sophia Cro nin at South Court Street Office
John Nayle, a blacksmith from Sugar Creek, wed Miss Sophia Cro nin on Thursday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Squire Rose at his office on South Court street. Prior to marriage she lived at Burr Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nayle
Sophia Cronin
Squire Rose
South Court Street
Nayle
Sugar Creek
Burr Oak
Pleasant Valley Social Notes
Miss Louise Parsons visited grandparents Mr and Mrs B C Dye near Laymon last week. Mr and Mrs W W Windsor hosted their guest Mrs Charles Townsend of Stewart. Miss Faye Kreager of Torch visited Miss Anna Dye over the weekend. Miss Lucy Dye of Union spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. Anna Dye and Harrison Dye called on friends in Stewart Friday. Riley McDaniel was at J H Fordham's home on business Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggie Spencer
Willie Knowlton
Jane McVay
Albany
Delver Bolen
Carpenter
BE. Ellis
C. P. Knowlton
Vincent Bobo
Ed Railes
Charles Secoy
Athens
Maude Gibson
Irene
Gerald Smith
Middleport
EB. A. Smith
Charles Green
Louise Parsons
Near Laymon
B.C. Dye
W. W. Windsor
Charles Townsend
Stewart
Faye Kreager
Torch
Anna Dye
Lucy Dye
Union
L. A. Dye
Harrison
Mer. Riley McDaniel
J. H. Fordham
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Miner
An Athens citizen, Joseph Neutzling of Breezy Heights Pomeroy Ohio, cites lasting relief after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain. He reports improved sleep and kidney function and recommends the remedy, noting dealers carry it and Foster Millburn Co. of Buffalo is the U.S. agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Joseph Neutzling
Anna St
Dean
Henderson
Crider’s
Price le Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Plains community seeks better school facilities and potential Verity post office
The Plains, Hocking County, faces poor school accommodations despite strong mining and roads. Residents consider forming a special school district if the township board fails to improve schools, and a reliable source notes a forthcoming post office to be named Verity with K M and Hocking Valley mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Township School Board
Verity
Hocking Valley
Embalming and Undertaking Co Listed in Athens Directory
Newsom, Embalmer and Undertaker, operates at 16 West Union Street Athens with phone numbers 84 and 84. Established locally in 1859, the firm provides funeral services and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embalming and Undertaking Co
Newsom, Embaltmer and Undertaker
West Union Street
Athens
Keasy and Bumbartiers Grocery Offers Low Prices
The store at 231 Dean Avenue advertises money saving groceries and a line of ta tions and miners' supplies. Bell telephone 202 R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keasy & Bumbartiers
Dean Avenue
Bell Phone
Joe Johnson's Press Shop Cleaning and Repairs
A small service notice describes Joe Johnson's Press Shop offering cleaning pressing and repair services located over Fulton’s grocery store for local shoppers seeking garment care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JOE Johnson’'S
Fulton's
For Sale Listings Including Cash Registers and Wagon
Classified notice offers one National Cash Register, one Hallwood Cash Register, and one light delivery wagon for sale by G. W. Duffee. Both phones listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cash Register
Hallwood Cash Register
G. W. Duffee
Wise's Studio Easter Novelties and Photo Mounts
A short advertising notice urges readers to visit Wise's Studio for new Easter novelties and penny picture mounts. It promotes CAGE PHOTO CO calls and postcard offerings alongside artistic photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cage Photo CO
Penny Pictures
Wise
LOOS Cream Paste For Silver Cleaning
LOOS advertises LOOS Cream Paste to clean silver items. It notes cigar bands and cigar band trays are available from V. C. LOOS with emphasis on their product line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Loos
Nukote Finish and House Beautifier Advertised
Nukote is promoted as an up to date finish and house beautifier with stains and finishes in one application. Call for a sample, though samples are not given to children without parental order from H. L. Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wheaton
Athens Dye Works Offers Local Dry Cleaning Service
A brief note promotes dry cleaning at Athens Dye Works as a budget friendly option for recoloring faded garments in the local town, inviting readers to inquire by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
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Joe Langden
Aldo Min
Clarence Wingett
Mrs
Wil! Peacock
Jennie Thockmorton
Mat Throckmorton
Herbert Whetstone
Thomas Bailes
Simon Sayre
Manpes
Ed Rickey
Blue Grass Stock Farm
Florence
James Filia
Goldie
Minnie Devore
Lou Kibble
Green Branch
Cline
Terest
Beane Savings Bank CO
A. 8. Bethel
C. G. O’bleness
C. V. Curfman
Lester
Loyal
B. FP. Jackson
Sprinfield, O
Rev. Jackson
Sarah Kuqua
Lancaster
Wemberton
Quidyr, Cave
Shook
Ted Sallow Corp
Dr. Shoop
Henderson Crider
Arthur
Gallipolis
Pleasant Valey Christian Church
M. Lou Runnion
Lott
Idge
Charles Windsor
Guynsville
William Hotsington
Laura
Eleanor Pore
Eric Burk
Wallace Kincade
John Burk Sunlay
Dante Turner
W. Windsor
Oma Burk
J. L. Bork
Mary Hoisington
Mary Foreman
Hockingport
Edith Villiers
Adah Nelson
Bertha Congleton
Minnie Lyons
Marietta
Mary A. Bione
Mary Parker
Ethel
Jessie
George
Harry
Parker
Abbie Parker
Maggie Griffin
Margaret Parker
Ora Denfee
L. EB. Correy
Nett Morrison
Lesiie Russell
8S. Russell
J. R Barrows
Darling
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Bert Schultz
Chicago
The
Athens National Bank
of Athens
N. Alderman
H. D. Henry
Fred L. Alderman
Aas
Amesville
A. J. Towell
Martletta
Paul
O. M. Lovell
Fred Balderson
Seth Balderson
Clyde Gibson
Wim Heston
Heston
Pastaskala
Aaron Faires
Glouster
Needle Club
Emma Patterson
T. B. Bennett
D. B. Bennett
Nayle-Cronin
Pleasant Valley
Omnia
Doan
P. J. Beal
DR. Beal
Buckeye Grocery
H. O'Bleness
C. L. Poston
First National Bank
D. T. Moore
MO. W. Wood
Athens Business Directory
Hall & Boden
Des Moines
J. PD. Brown
W. B. Golden
Bank of Athen
Athens, Ohio
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