County Correspondence Notes of You Your Neighbors and Friends
Polly Cook Beebe is on the sick list. News items sent to C. D. box 21 receive prompt attention. Leonora Campbell of Bartlett began her school at this place Monday. Frank Patton and wife hosted a splendid dinner for guests last Sunday. Mary A. Ladd left for an extended visit with relatives at Shoals Indiana. E W Jewett, veteran musician, slowly recovering from a severe rheumatism attack after blowing through a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Cook
C. D
Leonora Campbell
Bartlett
Frank Patton
Mary A. Ladd
Shoals
Indiana
E. W. Jewett
Masonic Lodge and Grange Reports from Guysville
E E Bean nearly finishes the finest business office in Guysville. Florence Grange No 665 Stewart hosts a meeting with two new members and a love feast on December 14 when further members will join and the annual election is held. Savannah Lodge No 466 F and A M at Guysville elected officers led by Ovis Finsterwald W M and E E Bean secretary. Installation set for December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Bean
Guysville
Florence Grange
Stewart
Grange
Savannah Lodge
Ovis Finsterwald
W. M
J. T. Merwin
S. W
Charles E. Kincade
J. W
W. W. Coleman
Amos Wharf
S. D
J. H. Rice
J. D
Isaae Brewer
Parrill Bean
Charles C. Calvert
Tyler
Local Socials and Lyceum Organizing at Porterfield Area
W A Hibbard and wife visited friends at Porterfield on Sunday. Lucinda Barrows attended a religious conference at Little Locking on Sunday. Mary and Grace Johnson of Latrobe visited Mr and Mrs P G Grubb on Saturday. A largely attended church social was held at Warren Patten’s residence on Thanksgiving day. Wilsie Reed and Minnie Whiley of Reedsville visited Mr and Mrs Henry Hatch on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs C Rowell and daughter Ola returned from a two months visit with relatives at Howard South Dakota. A lyceum has been organized with Otis Hammond president Charles Flynn 1st vice president Henry Hatch 2d vice president Henry Carlton secretary Rolla Burden treasurer Time of meeting every Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hibbard
Porterfield
Lucinda Barrows
Little Locking
Mary
Grace Johnson
Latrobe
P. G. Grubb
Warren Patten
Wilsie Reed
Minnie Whiley
Reedsville
Ee Henry Hatch
C. Rowell
Ola
Howard
South Dakota
Otis Hammond
Charles Flynn
Henry Hatch
Henry Carlton
Rolla Burden
Thanksgiving guests and church events in Nelsonville area
Mr and Mrs George Gibbs spent Thanksgiving in Nelsonville. Mrs Ella Tedrick is this week being entertained at Glouster the guest of relatives. Miss Emma Coots spent Thanksgiving in Athens the guest of her sister Mrs Marie Peters. Rev Siniff delivered a fine discourse at the M E church. Blanche and Daisy Andrews of Glouster were Thanksgiving guests in this vicinity. An oyster supper at the town hall on New Year’s Eve proceeds to benefit M E church. Basket dinner at the Christian church Thursday drew a large attendance from far and near. Oyster supper at Gaston Coe’s Thursday evening was a decided success with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibbs
Nelsonville
Ella Tedrick
Glouster
Emma Coots
Athens
Marie Peters
Rev
Siniff
M. E
Blanche
Daisy Andrews
M. Ek
The
Christian Church
Gaston Coe
Local Notices From Hibbar dsville and Nearby
Ill Hibbardsville William Gilkey Sr seriously ill R 8 Dent of Chauncey called on friends here Saturday Mrs Jasper Drake visited relatives at Fisher on Thanksgiving Mrs Frankie Elliott attended the oyster supper at Mosier s last Thursday Dr T R Biddle and wife of Athens visited the former s parents here on Sunday Miss Edith Vorhes returned home after a brief visit with friends in Columbus Miss Rosa Potter teaching near Jacksonville visited home friends recently Mr and Mrs W S McKitrick of Chauncey visited relatives here last week Rev Kirkpatrick of Harrisonville assisting Rev Johnson in protracted meeting at the C P church Mr Decker of New York guest of John Fisher here looking after oil company interests Mr Daniels and sister Minnie of Jacksonville were recently entertained by Rev G Potter s family 8 Welch wife and son Thomas of Harrisonville were guests of John Isher Sunday and attended services Co P Church An oyster supper at Mosier s Thanksgiving night was a grand success both Gehiale and financially Proceeds were twenty five dollars one infant daughter of George Shatter died on Welsonias morning Remains interred in Union Cemetery at the P church Thursday at one o clock pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Kirkpatrick
Harrisonville
Johnson
C. P. Church
Decker
New York
John Fisher
Daniels
Minnie
Jacksonville
G. Potter
Welch
Thomas
John Isher
Co. P
Mosier's
George
Welsonias
Union Cenery
Local Social notes from Athens and vicinity
Nora Light of Athens visits with her parents while Edith Stewart and Lola Wiley host gatherings. Della Lawrence visits Shade relatives, Lizzie Townsend stays with sister Mrs Jefferson Perry, and Emery Bean with wife visit Little Hocking. F S Bean at West Junction spent Thanksgiving at home. Jesse Walters visits Miss Blanche Bean. Dr Copeland's office and Coleman store nearing completion. Rosa Mooney of Lottridge visits sister Mrs Clem Mansfield. J H Copeland returns from Herrold mill in Athens. Hattie Annon from New Holland visits friends. Sick list includes Mrs D O Parker Amy Lonas Lovell Beam and others. Protracted M E church meeting continues two weeks. Merril Copeland returns from visiting Mrs Eavner in Canaanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Light
Athens
Edith Stewart
O. A
Lola Wiley
Della Lawrence
Shade
Lizzie Townsend
Albany
Jefferson Perry
Emery Bean
Little Hocking
F.S. Bean
West Junction
Jesse Walters
Hamden
Blanche C. Bean
W. W. Coleman
Dr. Copeland
Rosa Mooney
Lottridge
Clem Mansfield
J. H. Copeland
Herrold’s Mill
Hattie Annon
New Holland
D. O. Parker
Amy Lonas
Lovell Beam
J. Rasely
Near New England
John Pickett
M. E. Church
Merril Copeland
Eavner
Canaanville
Local Socials And Notices Include Visits And Deaths
B Hill on sick list and visits from Will Salters and P Ashton. Miss Jessie Weiss and Miss Gertie Sams visiting in area. William French family visiting Lodi. Marion Tippie and family visiting Jacksonville. Harry Robinson teaching at Floodwood with friends. Mrs Wm Clifford buried at Clark's Chapel after death near Guysville. Hack Hill kills wild goose en route to warmer climate. Epworth League missionary entertainment a success led by Miss Mary P Snow. literary society formed with officers Guy 5S Dinsmore president Isaac Williams vice president Join McClanahan secretary. next meeting set at shock house Friday December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hill
Will Salters
Athens
P. Ashton
Jessie Weiss
Canaanville
Gertie Sams
Millfield
William French
Lodi
Marion Tippie
Jacksonville
Harry Robinson
Floodwood
Wm. Clifford
Guysville
Clark’s Chapel
Hack Hill
Epworth League
Clark's Chapel
Mary P. Snow
Guy_ 5S. Dinsmore
Isaac Williams
McClanahan
Shock House
Local Social Notes and Infrastructure Update
W M Andrews visited Athens last Saturday and Chester King spent part of last week in Columbus. Miss Emma Gallington of Columbus guests of Mayor King and family. Nellie Kappel of Moxahala visits friends in the area. Mrs A S Johnson of Corning visited relatives here and at Glouster. E R Wooley and family spent Sunday in Ames township. Limestone crushing for the Athens to Glouster Pike begins next week. Dr and Mrs Gilliland visited Athens Monday and Tuesday. Mrs W Potter of Athens and Harry Hoisington of Stewart visited Dr Gilliland’s family last week. Miss Lucy Weethee of College Hill stayed with Miss Stella Koons for Thanksgiving. G R McCune added a kitchen and dining room to his residence. Arthur Hart, Morgan county educator, spent part of last week with Mrs Daugherty and daughter Edna. he visited the school Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Andrews
Athens
Chester King
Columbus
Emma Gallington
Mayor King
Nellie Kappel
Moxahala
Perry County
A. S. Johnson
Corning
Glouster
E. R. Wooley
Ames Township
Gilliland
W. Potter
Harry Hoisington
Stewart
Gillian
Lucy Weethee
College Hill
Stella Koons
G. R. McCune
Arthur Hart
Morgan County
Daugherty
Edna
Local notes and visits brighten a quiet weekend
Mrs Posey visited friends in Chill icothe over Sunday. George Russell and Henry Brewster were at Bartlett last week. A protracted meeting started at the M E church Sunday evening. G W Dewees and family spent Thanksgiving in Cincinnati. Miss May Knowles of Llama county Texas visits Mrs Ben Atkinson. C G Dye and wife with son enjoyed Thanksgiving with Carthage relatives. Mr and Mrs Geo Tipton of Logan have been visiting and returned home Friday. Messrs Brown and McGrew of Washington Pa lease land near here and begin a new oil well on Wm Romine’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey
Chillicothe
George Russell
Henry Brewster
Bartlett
M. E
G. W. Dewees
Howard
Cincinnati
May Knowles
Llama County
Texas
Ben Atkinson
C. G. Dye
Carthage
Geo. Tipton
Logan
Local People Visit Across Ohio Towns
CANAANVILLE residents and guests travel to nearby towns. Robinson of Illinois visits Jacob Coker’s. Mary Pilcher returns from Delaware Ohio. Ed Posten spends a week with friends at Glouster. A J Posten tours New England on business. Roma Finsterwald visits the district infirmary and superintendents. Athens and Amesville guests join Thanksgiving at A P Linscott’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Robinson
Illinois
Jacob Coker
Mary Pilcher
Delaware
Ohio
Ed. Posten
Glouster
A. J. Posten
New England
Ollie Zeigler
J. B. Allen
Athens
J. A. Linscott
Frost and Stewart
F. J. Hubler
Perley Coker
Local Notes From Athens Area Social Roundup
Miss Lou Matheny visited Athens friends over Sunday. Delia Knowlton resumed work Monday morning. Rev. G. G. Matheny engaged in revival services at Daleton. W Sinclare out again after fever. Mrs. Janette Barker of Athens with relatives here Thanksgiving. Dr J C Coleman of Columbus shaking hands with old friends. The Misses Foster of Albany were guests of Mrs W D Ziggaroos. Young people attended a C. E. meeting in Daleton Sunday. Mrs J M Hunter still confined to her room and not better. M Six W D Ziggaroos and wives visited T N Foster in Albany. Ed Stevens had horse and buggy stolen near Salem on Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving day observed. Rev T J Wert delivered address in the morning. Union C E service at Christian church in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Matheny
Athens
Delia Knowlton
Depot
G. G. Matheny
Daleton
W. Sinclare
Janette Barker
J. C. Coleman
Columbus
Foster
Albany
W. D. Ziggaroos
J. M. Hunter
M. Six
T. N. Foster
Ed. Stevens
Salem
T. J. Wert
Union C. E
Christian Church
Thanksgiving sermon and local visits in Chillicothe
Rev E N Long preached the moion Thanksgiving sermon to an appreciative audience. Mrs W B Vorhes and sister-in-law Mrs Maria Vorhes are guests of Chase Vorhes in Chillicothe. Mrs Kate Chase, lately ill, is recovering to the gratification of friends. Mrs J W Lindley returned from a month with relatives in Point Rock Meigs county. Miss Emma B Lindley returned from weeks with Nelsonville friends. David Swett, at medical lectures in Cincinnati, was called home by his sister Ella Enlow’s illness. Miss Hattie Rossetter returned to resume duties at the Spacer insane asylum in West Virginia. Will Enlow died at his father-in-law Dr I C Swett’s home after typhoid fever. The funeral was at Town House M E Church Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Long
W. B. Vorhes
Maria Vorhes
Chase Vorhes
Chillicothe
Kate Chase
J. W. Lindley
Point Rock
Meigs County
Emma B. Lindley
Nelsonville
David Swett
Cincinnati
Ella Enlow
Hattie Rossetter
Spacer
West Virginia
Will Enlow
I. C. Swett
M. E. Church
Illness and Community Notes From Meigs County
Miss Gertrude Brooks is very ill with lung fever. Samuel Luckett returns from a business trip to Lucasville. Oscar Graves and wife of Canaonville and Miss Frankie Perry of Guysville visited the Townsend families. Charles Zimmerman cut his ankle while chopping wood. the ax caused a serious wound. County officials and assistants scouted a new pike from Lee township to near the Meigs county line. West Alexander saw a sight unknown to locals two female pack peddlers with burdens for an ordinary man. Perhaps these were specimens of the coming woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Brooks
Samuel Luckett
Lucasville
Oscar Graves
Canaonville
Frankie Perry
Guysville
L. H. Townsend
Charles Zimmerman
Lee Township
Meigs County
West Alexander
Cream Sweep in Athens County Advertising
The exchange touts Campbell & Glazier as providers of the county’s largest brightest and best stock of household furniture offered at hard times prices. They claim location on Main Street near the courthouse, where buyers will recognize the shop from prior furniture purchases. The dialogue frames a local sales pitch amid a bustling rural market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Campbell & Glazier
Bill
Campbell and Glazier’s
Main Street
Court House
Ohio University News and Sports Roundup at Lancaster
Ralph Super returns from Indianapolis as new winter term enrollment rises with old students joining. The football team defeats Lancaster 60 to 0 in their last game, six hundred spectators witness the matchup. Coach Harvey Derne returns to Elizabeth West Virginia after a month with the team. College opens with about half attendance amid three week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Super
Indianapolis
Newman Bennett
Don Tullis
Hal McVay
Mr. McVay
Marshfield
Fred Sillery
Cheshire
Harvey Derne
Elizabeth
W. Va
Phil Welch
Lancaster
C. M. Eikenberry
Edwards
Miss May Reach
Zaleski
Orr Roach
J. D. Dickson
David F. Charles
Athens
O. U
John
Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Local Visits and Plans
Miss Ollie Charter convalesces after three weeks of illness while Mrs. Dr. James Merwin improves and eyeing a near return home. Fannie Brown leaves for Belle vue and Pittsburg to visit Mrs. Jennie Mathias Graham. Irwin Merwin and Owen Earhart spent Thanksgiving in Guysville. Albert and Alice Hibbard visited Grandma Hibbard. Eli Rob family move to Marietta. Mrs. J. B. Allen travels to Marietta for ill father. A Mission Sunday school collection is planned. George Brown reports from the Foreign Missionary Congress in Toledo. Mary Moore's birthday celebrated with gifts. Three joined the Methodist church by letter. Thanksgiving visits noted for Hopkins and Burns. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2:30. Singers featured Winfield Scott and others. high-quality performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Charter
James Merwin
Fannie Brown
Bellevue
Pittsburg
Jennie Mathias Graham
Irwin Merwin
Owen Earhart
Guysville
Albert
Alice Hibbard
Frost
Grandma Hibbard
Eli Rob
Marietta
J. B. Allen
Marrietta
Mission Sunday School
West End
C. E
George Brown
Foreign Missionary Congress
Toledo
Mary Moore
Methodist Church
G. W. Burns
Zaleski
Charles D. Hopkins
Delaware
Jas. A. Palmer
D. H. Moore
Cincinnati
E. H. Moore
D. Y. Murdoch
Helen
Nelsonville
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott, Jr
Jasper Drake
Fred
Israel
Charles O'Bleness
Messrs
Charles, Ed
Will Norris
Miss Colmer Sells Out At Cost In Millinery Sale
Miss J A Colmer closes out at cost a large line of hats bonnets velvet flowers ribbons plumes wings feathers buckles pins and many other millinery and fancy items. All stock to be sold before Christmas with ladies invited to inspect and purchase. 2nd Grones leads in men s furnishings and hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Colmer
The Foot Ball Season Closes at Ohio University
The Ohio University eleven closed the football season at Lancaster on Thanksgiving day. Despite many disadvantages and early defeats the team earned credit for effort and improvement. A new coach and lineup changes strengthened the squad, leading to a decisive final game showing progress and promising a rebirth in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Lancaster
Bright
O. U
Emma Chase Weds Dr Wade E Jeffers At Alexander Township
The wedding united Miss Emma Chase daughter of a prominent Alexander township farmer with Dr Wade E Jeffers a young physician from Halltown. Rev Wynn officiated in front of many friends and relatives. The couple will reside in Halltown as Mr and Mrs Jeffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Chase
Alexander Township
Emma
Wade E. Jeffers
Halltown
Wynn
Jeffers
Lewis H. Jeffers
Shade
Missonarr
Alb
The Modern Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs for Children
The Modern Mother finds Syrup of Figs the gentler and more acceptable laxative for children, noting it benefits them and is preferred over other remedies. The true remedy is Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. Also advertising neckwear at De Joinvilles, Grones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Holiday novelties and post office notices at Grones
The ad highlights holiday novelties in men's tailoring goods at F. S. Grones and McKee's Drug Store, urging shoppers to see novelties in men s furnishings for gifts. A list of uncalled letters dated December 5 1895 appears, including Campbell Oxley Downey Johnson Romney Madden and others, with locations near the court house and drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grones
Campbell
Lucra M. Oxley
Jessie Downey
W. Pletcher
Chas, Frost
Isaac Robson
Christopher Johnson
Nellie Romney
Anna McAdams
Larner Stewart
Fannie McCurry
J. Wells
Ruthie Marquis
W. H. Young
Charles Madden
Thos
Dail
Gaenate Court House
Wallace Guilty In Break In Case At Common Pleas
Wallace convicted for breaking into Shafler Co store and seizing a prize box of twenty five dollars. Jurors also acquitted Henry Reynolds in a burglary case at Glouster. Lawson pleaded guilty. trial, sentencing follow. Later sentences list multiple fines and prison terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Shafler & Co
Young Wallace
Henry Reynolds
Palmer's Company
Glouster
Lawson
Reynolds
Clem. Whitlatech
Julia Drigsby
Luesday
Swaim Elliott Nuptials at Marshfield Home
Miss Mattie Elliott wed J. N. Swaim of Marshfield in a ceremony conducted by Rev. W. D. Robinson of Amesville. Attendants were Miss Etta Dixon and Wm. Elliott. reception followed with guests from Lee, Marshfield, Canaanville, Chillicothe, Mineral, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Elliott
Marshfield
Mattie
J. N. Swaim
W. D. Robinson
Amesville
Etta Dixon
Wm. Elliott
John Elliott
James Elliott
Lee
Alex, Young
Pulaski Hewitt
James Boden
Minnie Boden
Near Marshfield
Fay Swaim
Ham Cannady
Can
Thought It Was Stolen Horse Tale Ends In Mix Up
A young man named Stevens reported a horse and buggy stolen near Dalton to Sheriff Nuley. The chase led to Glouster before proving the track wrong. John Smith of Nelsonville found a driverless horse and cart and kept it until owner identified. The tale ends with Stevens recovering his horse and buggy in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Dalton
Nuley
Glouster
John Smith
Nelsonville
Alexander Township
Y Stevens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beebe
Rome Center
Hibbardsville
William Gilkey, Sr
Trimblye
College Notes
Presbyterian Church Notes
D Grones
Wade C. Jeffers
Emma J. Chase
William W. Stanler
Effie J. James
Edward $. Gormley
Abbie Jenkins
Frank C. Tredway
Bertha
Hartleven
T. H. Crate, P. M
Collins
McKee’s
Drag Tore
Haberdasher
McKee’s Drug Re
Shatler& Co.'s
Common Pleas Court
Will Lawson
John Stafford
Clem Whitlatch
Julia Girigaby
Swaim-Elliott
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