Lottridge May Agly Visits Uncles and Local News
Athens County notes detail May Agly visiting her uncle William Hanks and neighbor updates. Mrs Sue Hammond visits Coolville. Wilbur Parker family at J W Kincade's. Mollie and Medie Lefavor at their old home. John Parnell buys land to build a store. Soldiers day at Coolville camp meeting enjoyed. Alvira Baker dies at William Dewey’s residence. interment in Meigs County. Russell sisters host cousins from Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Agly
William Hanks
Sue Hammond
Coolville
Wilbur Parker
J. W. Kincade
Mollie
Medie Lefavor
John Parnell
Lank Stout
Mahala Lawrance
Nora Stout
Geo, Colwell
Jennie Castre
Kijtie- Lawrence
William Dewey
Alvira Baker
Meigs County
Misses Russell
Parkersburg
Local visits and social gatherings in Clark's Chapel area
Mrs Cathers and Mrs Dinsmore visited friends at Green Branch Sunday. Miss Lara Carpenter of Athens visits here. Mrs John Cook and Mrs Chas Cook with Grace visited last week. Mr Calvin Cass and wife visited at Canaanville Sunday. Mrs Hannah Ashton returned from McArthur after six weeks away. Miss Janie Carpenter visited her sister Mrs L Graham at Canaanville Monday. Epworth League social at Christopher Watkins drew many from Chauncey and Sugar Creek with ice cream and cake. Missionary entertainment at Clark's Chapel Sunday eye was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathers
Dinsmore
Green Branch
Lara Carpenter
Athens
John Cook
Chas. Cook
Grace
Calvin Cass
Canaanville
Hannah Ashton
McArthur
Janie Carpenter
L. Graham
Baptist Join the Next Sunday Read by Dr Isaac Brooks
Dr. Isaac Brooks plans to read a paper on Join the Baptist next Sunday afternoon. Local social notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs Tewsbury and husband from Athens, Fred Baker and family of Athens as guests of Mrs B's parents, and Rev A E Cragg delivering a sermon at Valley church Sunday afternoon. Rev Peter Williams spoke at the Y P S C E meeting Sunday night and Epworth League activity remains strong at Pearl chapel amid some opposition. Many attended the Pratt grave picnic and a funeral service for John Ackley drew a large crowd showing high regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Brooks
Join the Baptist
Epworth League
Pearl Chapel
Pratt
Pleasant
John Ackley
Haning Church
Athens Visitors and Local News From Albany
Athens visitors in town including J. L. Throckmorton and Anthony Woodruff while J. Le Carpenter of Meigs county travels toward the county seat. Albany fair anticipated with horses in training and liberal premiums. showers helped corn and garden. Mrs Had Kern and her daughter visiting relatives in Albany. Tom Riggs awarded erection contracts for a new home and Baptist parsonage on Pomeroy street. Albany base ball club defeats Athens 14 to 4 at home. locals remark on learning to play ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Throckmorton
Anthony Woodruff
Athens
J. le Carpenter
Meigs County
J. L. Linley
John
W. M
W. H. Vorhes
Gallia County
Albany Fair
Had Kern
Albany
Will Bower
Om Foster
Hull
Tom
J. G. Vorker
Moe Os ‘Ty
America
Tom Riggs
Harrisonville
Robinett
Athens Baseball Club
Notable visitors and local incidents in Coolville area
Cincinnati visitor John B. Castey calls on friends while James Morrison shows a new two seated survey. Residents travel for campmeeting and medical duties. Obituaries mention Mrs. Ephriam Morrison of Middleport. Dr. Harper assists in a deathbed visit. A severe accident injures E M Tidd, horse tramples but no fractures.
Local Social News Highlights From Crooks ville Area
Mrs. Lizzie Oliver returns home to Crooks ville after weeks with friends. Visits by N. C. Townsend family, Bert Hovey, and Mr. Thomas from Guysville. Edna Burkett to Portland. Mrs. John Roseter regains mobility after two years with a dislocated hip. Olive Clark marks 55th birthday with 60 to 70 guests and lavish baskets. Aaron Evans honors at 90th birthday with dinner for 50 guests, 32 descendants and 29 great grandchildren present. Antique feast enjoyed at Beasley residence in Hibbardsville. many thanks to hosts. Ullom assignee sale promises 25 to 75 percent hardware savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Oliver
Crooksville
N. C. Townsend
Bert Hovey
Mr.Thomas
Guysville
L. H.townsend
Edna Burkett
Clara Kenney
Portland
John Roseter
Olive Clark
David Beasley
Hibbardsville
Evans
Ling
J. B. Gift
D. Beasley
R. 8. Dent
Local social notes from Amesville and nearby towns
Mr. Hyatt of Amesville hosted Mrs. J. Hammond over Sunday while Mrs. Ww. W. Burch of Byer Ohio visited Miss Blanche C. Bean. Camp meeting attendance at Coolville and visits from Canaonville and Canaanville residents. Carl Greene attended the Lawrence and Kibble wedding. Branch Treasure and Whit Bean returned from Cottageville West Virginia. Del Glazier seeks constitutional treatment for catarrh in Columbus. Frank Lonas and wife visiting Marquis Lonas family for the summer. Misses LeGoullon, Wilson, Whalen visit Coolville for camp meeting. Dr E D Harper learns of brother Lou's typhoid death. Mgr Arthur Kibble and Miss Blanche Lawrence wed at her father Charles Lawrence's home. Serenade afterward ends with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hyatt
Amesville
J. Hammond
Ww. W. Burch
Byer
Ohio
Blanche C. Bean
Coolville
Geo. Burch
Ray
Canaanville
Carl Greene
Canaonville
Lawrence
Kibble
Branch Treasure
Whit Bean
Cottageville
W. Va
E. E. Bean
B. G. Coleman
del Glazier
Columbus
Dr. Whitaker
Frank Lonas
Chicago
Marquis Lonas
Annie
Blanche LeGoullon
Rosa Wilson
Altie Whalen
A. Lawrence
E. D. Harper
Tlinvais
Lou
Mgr
Arthur Kibble
Blanche Lawrence
Charles Lawrence
Athens social notes and regional visits highlighted
O G Hawk made a business call at Athens Monday Lonie Matheny and Alice Wilson Sundayed in Athens H L Allison left for Richmond Indiana last Thursday Mrs S I Beverage hosted by Mrs Logan of Athens Miss Maud McVay Greenfield expected home Monday Hinton and family guests at G W Duffee's one day last week Capt Si Allen Athens greeted old friends Miss Mayme Wilson State Hospital visited home folks Mrs Bertha Cox and Eve Hayes Mineral visited Mrs Pierce Rev L D Matheny G L Pake and Miss Mable Straight at Coolville camp Hadhey and Jennie Bellows Athens entertained by friends Scott Magraw and wife visited Albany James Condon guests at Morgan county John McDaniels family visiting relatives Norah Jones returned to Indianapolis Miss Norah and Lorena Beverage hosted young people Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Hawk
Athens
Lonie Matheny
Alice Wilson
H. L. Allison
Richmond
Indiana
5. I. Beverage
Logan
Maud McVay
Greenfield
Hinton
G. W. Duffee
Si Allen
Will Zigafoos
Cleo Withers
Albany
Mayme Wilson
The
State Hospital
Bertha Cox
Eve Hayes
Mineral
Scott Magraw
James Condon
John McDaniels
Morgan County
Norah Jones
Indianapolis
J. P. Weethee
College Hill
Norah
Lorena
Hibbard visitors and social visits noted in Athens
Master James Biddle visited friends in Athens last week. Miss Nora Light and Miss Nettie Hibbard of Athens were guests or visitors here. Dr. D. H. Biddle of Minera called on his parents. Addie Cable and Olive Charter spent days with Athens friends. Daisy Coe and sister Anna Creamer of Jerseyville joined family for a Sunday. Local picnic at Hibbard's grave by Athens C E societies reported a good time. Miss Bessie Allen spent summer in Athens and attended Rainbow social. Mrs. Rebecca Runion, long ill, sent to State Hospital. Y P C E entertainment at OC P church a grand success. band from Albany praised. net proceeds $27.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Biddle
Athens
Nora Light
Masketer
Nettie Hibbard
D. H. Biddle
Minera
Addie Cable
Olive Charter
Daisy Coe
Anna Creamer
Jerseyville
Hibbard
C. E. Societies
Bessie Allen
U. P. Church
Rebecca Runion
State Hospital
OC. P
Band Boys
Albany
De Witt's Little Early Risers Pills Ad
Pleasant little pills advertised as easy to take and sure to cure sickness. Claims cure for sick headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Cline
Numerous Local Social Visits Sampled in Columbus and Nearby Towns
Miss Mary Hetzeg of Columbus visits the Newcom family. Emma Goddard of Jackson guests Miss Blanche Tullis. Mrs. Sarah Kaler and son George attend Coolville camp meeting. Mrs. Newton Patterson of Albany visits sister Mrs. W. W. McVay. Alice Wilson of Marshfield visits sister Mrs. C. S. Newson over Sunday. Estella Hobson visits Minnie and Addie Lovel in Lathrop. R. C. M. Hastings and wife attend C. E. meeting in Chancery. Mrs. Harry Roach returns from visit with brother David Putnam. Herb McVey visits Salt Lake City connection. Ollie Charter, Addie Cable and Collier attend Hibbardsville C. I. entertainment. Bessie Benz visits Worthington, returns with sister Cora. Cora improves and expects to resume college in fall. U P S C E union prayer service Sunday at 7. Christ the great Physician is topic. Kate Scott to Pajarito N. M. seeks second hand books and cast off garments. call Vine Street within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hetzeg
Columbus
Newcom
Emma Goddard
Jackson
Blanche Tullis
Sarah Kaler
George
Coolville
Newton Patterson
Albany
W. W. McVay
Alice Wilson
Marshfield
C.S. Newson
Estella Hobson
Mesdames Minnie
Addie Lovel
Lathrop
R. C. M. Hasting
Channcey
C. E
Harry Roach
Herb McVey
West
Gilliland
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ollie Charter
Addie Cable
Mr. Collier
C. I. Entertainment
P. Church
Hibbardsville
Mabel Fisher
Bessie Benz
Worthington
Miss Cora
Cora
U. P.S. C. E. Union
Christ the Great Physician
Kate Scott
Pajarito
N. M
Vine Street
Cosmopolitan Critics Praise August Issue rich in wit and art
A review lauds Henry Fuller's Vilgrim Sons as a smart society satire in August Cosmopolitan. It highlights Mrs Reginald de Koven's thoughtful discussion on women's bicycle use with modeled poses. It notes a feature on photographing big game and applauds the issue’s distinguished literary and artistic contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fuller
Nimrod
Buffalo Bill
Rocky Mountains
Lewis Morris
Edwin Arnold
Edgar Fawcett
Tabb
W. Clark Russell
Lang
Sarcey
Zangwill
Agnes Repplier
Hamilton Gibson
Denman
VanSeebaick
Six
Sandham
Atlantic City Hero Jack Ely Honored by Elks
Baltimore reports a national Elks move to honor Jack Ely of Atlantic City for risking his life during the Casino collapse. He cut a live electric wire, ending danger and enabling rescue. Testimonial includes a medal and purse. Also note Sun Brothers Shows to exhibit in Athens on August 15 with a grand street parade at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ely
Times-Star
Baltimore
Baltimore Lodge of Elks
Jack
Ely
Atlantic City
Sun Brothers
Athens
Postal uncalled letters list from August 5 1895
A short notice lists uncalled post office letters dated August 5 1895 including P. G. Archer, Herbert Howard, Mr. Cook, Clay Hill, H. A. Crossen, Miss Jessie Lamborn, A. Jackson Cooley, Miss Jennie Marquis, Mr. Henry Duncan and Mr. Herbert. Also mentions a medical remedy praised for cleansing systems and curing constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
P. G. Howard
Herbert Cook
Clay Hill
H. A. Crossen
Jessie Lamborn
A. Jackson Cooley
Jennie Marquis
Henry Duncan
Herbert
Bale Auction Listing From Athens Ohio
Bale describes a yoke of oxen young thrifty and well broken a splendid draught horse young and 1200 pounds two horse survey two horse pegoe by J M Woop Athens Ohio as the seller likely an agriculture notice with items and contact in Ohio listings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Will
J. M. Woop
Athens
Ohio
Crowded Coolville Camp Meeting Opens With Strong Attendance
The Coolville camp meeting opened August 1 with record crowds and a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Speakers included Rev. G. W. Burns and Rev. N. H. Holmes. Old Soldier's Day featured large turnout from Ohio and West Virginia veterans. The grounds boasted decorative cottages, good water, and a strong program through August 4 with ministers Burns, Holmes, Russell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Association
G. W. Burns
Ohio
W. Va
Townsend
N. H. Holmes
Columbus
Gettysburg
Jessie Russell
Frost
Grosvenor
Jewett
Col. Brooks
Republic
Holmes
Howard H. Russell
Amherst
Marietta
Parkersburg
Belpre
Athens
Lyda Moore
Young People's Tabernacle
Burns
Steel
Henderson
Democratic senatorial convention set for Lancaster
J W Tannehill of Morgan W T McCleneghan of Fairfield and A F Mc Grath of Athens led Democratic party delegates for the 9th-14th district in a meeting at the New Brown. They scheduled the state senatorial convention for Lancaster on August 27. Washington Noble Monroe and Hocking counties were unrepresented. A search will likely seek two men willing to accept the empty honor of having their names on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tannehill
Morgan
W. T. McCleneghan
Fairfield
A. F. McGrath
Athens
New Brown
Lancaster
Washington
Noble
Monroe
Hocking
Seed prices at F Stalder Co in Athins
You can buy timothy seed rye crimson clover seed and seed buckwheat cheaper at F Stalder & Co than elsewhere in Athins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Stalder & Co
Athins
Baseball Game Between Parkersburg and Athens
A well played game last Friday between Parkersburg and Athens ended with Athens rallying in the ninth inning for a 14 to 6 victory at Logan. Williams and Williams formed the battery for Parkersburg, while Athens benefited from key hits by Dick Williams Leonard Feeny Hastings and strong pitching by Williams and Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Athens
Williams and Williams Battery
Dr Gordy’s History of Political Parties in the United States
A review praises J P Gordy’s 512 page History of Political Parties in the United States as a valuable teacher’s guide. It covers from the Articles of Confederation to the causes of the War of 1812, highlighting its usefulness for educators and informed readers alike. The Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle has adopted the volume, seen as meritorious for understanding the past to grasp the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. P. Gordy
Ohio University
U. S
Ohio Teachers’ Reading Circle
Excursion to Old Point Comfort by Ohio Central Lines
Ohio Central Lines agents announce an excursion to Old Point Comfort Virginia on Tuesday August 18 with round trip tickets from Columbus and all stations to Athens at 11.00 dollars and from Middleport Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant at 10.00 dollars. Tickets are valid for return until August 28 allowing two weeks at the sea shore. The line touts mountain scenery and urges inquiries to local Ohio Central Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Old Point Comfort
Columbus
Athens
Middleport
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Central
Coolville ramp Meeting half fare ticket offer announced
B and O RY will sell round trip tickets at half rate to Coolville Ohio from Parkersburg Marietta McArthur Junction and intermediate stations. Tickets valid returning until August 12. On Sunday August 11 a special train will run from Parkersburg Marietta Chillicothe and intermediate points to Coolville arriving 9:30 am and returning from Coolville at 5:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R’y
Coolville
Parkersburg
Marietta
McArthur Junction
Chillicothe
Whitman Named Charcoal Agent for Athens County
Notice informs Athens and vicinity that B F Whitman is appointed agent for charcoal sales. All orders sent to him will be promptly filled by Hobert Kern & Co Ironton Ohio. Oliver chilling plows offered at assignee prices at Ulloms old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Vicinity
B. F. Whitman
Athens County
Hobert, Kern & Co
Ironton
Ohio
Itm
Mappy
Ullom
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Lottridge
Woodyard
John B. Castey
Cincinnati
James T. Morrison
George Conner
Ed. Brewster
W. B. Hartnell
J. 8
Basom
Jennie Wedge
New Matamoras
Martie Bean
E. A. Fuller
Alice Hunt
Missouri
J. E. Hartnell
Blossom Wilson
Dr. Harper
Lewis
Rutland
W. C. Highley
Wm. Scott
Bellair
J. E. Mickle
R. Devore
Sistersville
Caroline Shanks
Mary Joyce
Hunter
F. B. Tidd
C. B. Harper
Milnois
Frank Taylor
New Martinsville
Wim. M. Mitchell
James T. Mitchell
Morrison
George Peters
Charlie
Peters
A. E. White
A. E. Lawrence
Delaware
Harry Driggs
Pruden
Moundsville
George Fox
Youba
Wm. Burton
Vanderhoot
Andrew Fuller
Wheatland
Washington County
Alfred Humphrey
Fields
Sisterville
G. K. Campbell
Ephriam Morrison
Viola Ping
Ethel
E. M. Tidd
West Alexander
Presbyterian Church Notes
Crescents
Walker
A “ Baker
Iy Leonard
Gordon
Feeny
Nelly
Hastings
Beete
Murphy
Vinnell
Lti
Buckeyes
Colter
Saar
Cave
Welch
Woodraft
Scott
Williams
Collier
Dr. Gordy
Old Point Comfort, Va
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