Local Brevities from Athens Area Community
W. G. Smed of Columbus, Dana Whipple and Miss Bryson guests and locals visiting friends in Guysville, Columbus, Coolville, and Athens. Retirements, vacations, and overnight visits noted for families including Sackett, Warren, Schrantz, Dana, Mackinac trips, and trips to Cincinnati. Several figures and relatives cited among many short social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Smed
Columbus
Dana Whipple
Guysville
Ethel Bryson
Plorence Sackett
Annie Cameron
Coolville
Jesse Warren
John Wood
West Newton
Runfus Morris
Grouster
George M. Hickle
New York
Jasper Drake
Corning
Athens
G. A. Sackett
Cincinnati
L. H. Reuinger
Mackinac Island
Samuel Warren
Carleton
Lav Metheny
Giouster
T. L. Schrantz
J. P. Dana
Elma Bell
Bess Hell
Mackinac
Ray Stewart
G. W. Cable
Nelsonville
WW. B. Golden
President Street
Charles March
George Falloon
Adrian
Missouri
Rbbert Crippen
Westerville
B . Sprague
McArthur
A.B. McGrath
Carl Frame
Morgantown
W. Va
A. J. Frame
J.N. Gist
Kent
Ruth Gist
Osage
Town
G A. Sackett
George Mirick
Samuel Raybould Dies in Marietta at Daughter's Home
Samuel Raybould prominent coal operator died Monday night at his daughter Mrs Battin's home in Marietta after a sudden illness while returning from Clarksburg West Virginia. He was 50, survived by wife and two daughters Miss Nettie Raybould of Nelsonville and Mrs Battin of Marietta. Funeral held yesterday at Marietta under Masonic auspices. he was a Knights Templar and Athens Commandery member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Raybould
Focking Valley
Marietta
Nelsonville
Clarksburg
W. Va
Battin
Orbiston
Nettie Raybould
Masonic Order
Knights Templar
Athens Commandry
Commandry
A. &. ‘Bethel
Clarence Smith
Peter Kern
H. O. Armstrong
D. A. R. McKinstry
J. C. Campbell
B. A. Headley
F. R. Baker
James Palmer
George Saunders
Dr. Pritchard
Carl Cable
James Dew
Jacob Warner
Robert Stalder
Fred Weymailer
Alfred Scott
W.E Leonard
Scioto County
Portsmouth
William Feart
Athens
Niagara Falls
Canada
Cleveland
Consolidated Company
Ohio Central Excursions Offer Weekend Round Trip
Columbus notices announce Aug 19 excursion with $1 round trip fare good on regular trains until Monday. Additional Aug 15 19 21 events offer one fare round trip with return by Sept 14. Cornicg Aug 19 event tied to Wallace Circus. J W Heaneen, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cornicg
Wallace Circus
J.W. Heaneen
New Fall Bats at Lawrence Angell’s
Lawrence and Angell advertise new fall footwear styles including walking hats and eating hats in new colors at kaw prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence & Angell's
Kaw
Ladies Dance at Athens Armory A Delightful Social
A mid summer dance at the Yerpsichore shrine in the Athens armory drew young votaries despite hot weather. Selbys orchestra provided music for the spirited reception with punch and wafers in constant demand. Out of town guests included Miss Glenn Kirkpatrick London and Miss Mary Merritt Lancaster among others. Athens locals also joined the gaiety with numerous young men and women listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Yerpsichore
Armory
Selby
Bat
Brooks
Glenn Kirkpatrick
London
Mary Merritt
Lancaster
Grace Gundry
T. C. Welch
W. B Golden
WA. Medkee
Maud Herreld
Pansy Herreld
Mame Q’bleness
Adda Alderman
Bess Sheldon
Nellie Walker
Nelle Roach
Mae Parton
Grace Stickney
Bess Bell
Mary Townsend
Flow. Hedges
Florence Lash
Mary Dodge
Ellen Wood
Edna Root
Manel Morick
Grace Scott
Anus Scott
Lenna Smith
Florence Craig
Bertha Hoover
Riggs
C. H. Thompson
Fred Pickering
Fred Foster
Harry Bartlett
B. McGune
J. W. Herrold
Watt Craig
Ea. Walker
Boyd Rochester
J. D. Gist
Carl Stick
Kid Wrestler Triumphs In Quick Match Behind City Building
In a rear area event, Fred Pickering known as the Kid Wrestler defeated Barret Sloane the Monster Turk two falls to win. Referee Will Watkins oversaw the catch as match can two out of three. After the bout the Kid celebrated by turning an ice cream freezer at McKee's drug store as Turk rested in his parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barret Sloane
Monster Tork
Fred Pickering
Will Watkins
Will Johnson
Fred Payne
Nick
Brown
Taddy
Stickney
Turk
Kid
McKee
Ronscrial
Dr. Greene
Nervera
Outing Through Historic Virginia by Mr H H Wickham
Mr H H Wickham writes from Natural Bridge Virginia about a delightful outing in the Old Dominion with Mrs Wickham visiting New Port News Norfolk, Portsmouth Navy Yards Suffolk and James Town. They met M and Lawrence near Williamsburg on a 7 acre farm with good crops and streams. Mrs Cartwright caught a two foot trout. The party also toured Williamsburg where Washington and Lafayette once camped. They will visit Alderson on the Greenbrier River before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wickham
Natural Bridge
Virginia
Mrs. Wickham
Old Dominion
New Port News
Norfolk
Portsmouth Navy Yards
Suffolk
Jamestown
Jouna M. &. Lawrence
Athens County
Athens County Teachers Institute Opens August 21
The annual Athens County Teachers Institute will convene Monday August 21 and continue for one week. All teachers are urged to attend full sessions each day except two days or the last afternoon. FL H. McVay serves as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Teachers’ Institute
FL H. McVay
Burglars Loot Sloane Home Steal Two Suits
The residence of A. O. Sloane was entered Tuesday evening around six o clock. Two full suits of clothes were stolen while Mr and Mrs Sloane were dining. No clue found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Sloane
Ttis
Amusements at Olentangy features Coburn and strong minstrel lineup
The Ohio State Journal reports Olentangy theater hosting Barlow Brothers' company with Arthur Coburn, Lew Baldwin, John Queen, Cartmell and Wilson, and acts by the Mindtown Robes, dancing and contortion routines. The show blends sentimental songs, humor, and lively minstrelsy with a large parade noted as a sign of big week ahead. Athens Opera House, Monday night, August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartmell
Wilson
Monsieur Zella
Briggs
Crane Brothers
Mindtown
Local Clergy Officiates At Nelsonville and Derthick Ceremonies
Harry H. Jackson and Ethel Clifford of Nelsonville with S. D. Clifford officiating. Samuel A. Carsey and Rosa Bale, both of Derthick. M. J. Sutton of Stewart and Blanche George of Athens are noted in a compact regional notice detailing couples and officiants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Jackson and
Ethel Clifford
Nelsonville, S. D
Samuel A. Carsey
Rosa Bale
Derthick
M. J. Sutton
Stewart
Blanche
George
Athens
Ice Cream Supper At Strahl Home Near Canaanville
An ice cream supper will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs O I Strahl near Canaanville on Saturday evening August 21. The public is cordially invited to be present.
To Cleanse the System with Syrup of Figs
An advertisement urges using Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co to cleanse the system gently and effectively. It claims to help with constipation and to awaken kidneys and liver, dispel headaches, colds, or fevers without irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Athens U. N. Sixty Enlist in Local O G Company
Sixty members join Athens unit as the Athens company of the O G prepares for full organization in a few weeks. The notice also advertises eye care by Doctor Murdock at Hotel Berry and various tonics and patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens U. N
Athens
W. S.C
Sugar Creek Church Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser
A church social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenod will take place Saturday evening in August to raise funds for Sugar Creek Church. The invitation extends to the community for a social and meal.
No- To Tobacco Cure Ad Promises Easy Quit
An old advertisement touts No-To tobacco cure by Sterling Remedy Co, claiming it makes weak men strong and guarantees relief. The copy urges pickup of a booklet and samples from druggists, with addresses in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bac
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Not Called For List at Athens Post Office
A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Athens post office includes Miss Marie Bartelle Miss Alberta Bayless Mr Charles Sprague Mr S Blackwood Mr W T Striker Miss Hita Day Miss Mary Hull Dessie Watts Mr Johr Nicholson Mr John Washington Mrs Jennie Persens and others. Recipients are urged to claim by stating they were advertised. C D Grr P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bartelle
Marie Sprague
Charles Bayless
Alberta Schwartz
S. Blackwood
W.T. Striker
Day
Hita. Williams
Mary Hull
Mas Dessie . Watts
Johr
Nicholson
John Washington
John M
Jennie Persens
C.D. Grr. P.M
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BP. Ells
A.W. Linscott
Amesville
D. D. Canfield
H.C. Logan
C. S. Warren
Fnday
Towanda
Kansas
Newsom
Ross County
Scote Haney
Roy Haney
Scott Haney
Mary Cornell
Anna le Geallon
Harrietsville
H. A Tohey
Toledo State Hospital
Rorick
State Hospital
D. C. Condon
Joshah Higgins
State Street
Mollie A. Stone
Youba
Caroline
Dayton
Leonard Wilson
Laughter Goldie
Charleston
W. Ya
James Salters
H. G. Gameron
C. G. Obleness
Pottsville
Miners’ Journal
Lulu
King
Atlanta
Georgia
Miss King
Ohio University
L. A. Sprague
Millfield
Warren
Sprague
Starling Medical College
Calambus
Mariett
A. D. Mirick
Carlos
Washington, D. C
D. Brown
Montreal
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Washington
Harry Mirich
Europe
E. C. Logan
Albany
O. B. Merphy
Messrs
Logan
Merphy
Frank Murphy
Placid
Raccoon Creek
Edith McMasters
Lewis Steenrod
Richmond
Indiania
Adianapolis
Aliss Adel McMasters
Steenrod
Zanesrilla
Charles Potter
Gaverday
D. Gist
Miss Grace Gist
Mountain Wake Park
Maryland
Gists
Amy Weiher
J. D McGinley
Edith Verhes
Hebbardsville
Emma Verhes
Frankfort
A Ee
William Benson
Indianapolis
Mae Harris
Massillon
D. J. Thomas
Clay
Jackson County
Ohio Central
Ladies
Dance
Old Virginia
Mrs. H. H. Wickham
Teachers’ Institute
Great
Berrow Minstrels
Murdock
Columbus Optical Co
Ohio
Berry
IC. C.C
Finlay
Sterling Kennedy Co
North Western Mutual Life
B. Law Bence
Church Social
Frank Jenod
Sugar Creek
Agricultural Association
CG. H. Porter
N. W. Baker
Ohio Heavy Artillery
Gallipolis
Court House
J.C Hevssritan
H.C. Milier
Sec’y
Jackson
Alst
Opera House
Barlow Minstrels
Harley Ward
BAO
McKee’s
Hotel Berry
Harvest Home
Toledo
Pot-in-Bay
Detroit
Hogking Valley
Bay
Teiedo
Trom
von Ide
Marietta Commercial College
Marietta, Ohio
Ohi Valley
B.C
Hoedock
First National Bank
Athenia
Nation Banks
New York City
T Village
Golden
Sylye
Dag
Henowewa
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