Community notes and social items from Guysville area
The column lists local visits, illnesses, and social events. Notables include Ives Windsor visiting Bethany, Lyme Newton Russell ill with typhoid malaria, Rosa Light hosting Thanksgiving guest Lyme Rice, and several visitors to Mrs C C Calgar t. Capt. D W Cornell left for Columbus as a grand juror. The play Anita's Trial of Our Girls in Camp returns December 10 at Masonic hall. Protracted meeting with Rev. Dickie begins December 11 at Carthage Presbyterian church. W O Copeland and bride of Willoughby Ohio with Dr A Copeland visited local family. John Kincade and daughter Mabel returned from Bangor Michigan. Oyster supper at George Maxwell’s residence in South Canaan last Thursday was enjoyed by many local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ives Windsor
Bethany
Wis
Newton Russell
Yyme Rice
Rosa
Blanche Bean
Blanche C. Kelley
Hull’s
Florence
Ella Johnson
Chillinthe
C. C
U.S. District Court
Martin
Kate
Irvin
Anita
Masonic Fall
Dickie
Carthage Presbyterian Curch
W. O. Copeland
Bride
Willoughby
Ohio
A. Copeland
Welcome Henry Bean and local visitors in town
The note welcomes Henry Bean back and mentions Mrs Zora Stonecipher visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Hooper. It also lists Mrs Margaret Robinson visiting her daughter Mrs Alice Higgins and reports Mrs A M Lewis improving. A writing school led by Mr Mason at Athens Hospital is noted along with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Carskaden and plans for a youth gathering at John Tover's residence to organize a music circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bean
Zora Stonecipher
Hooper
Margaret Robinson
Alice Higgins
A. M. Lewis
Mason
Athens Hospital
Local Gossip Notices From Groveport Area
Rosa Potter visits sister in Groveport Ohio Mrs Will Andrews of Trimble visits relatives here Mrs Florence Crouch spent days in Athens Mrs Oda Fox of New Lexington visited Della Woodgert Charles Woodgert and family of Pleasanton visited relatives here L W Johnson moved from A W Moore to Mrs C A McGills farm Ladies of C P church hosted oyster supper at John Fishers on Thanksgiving Dr Carmont McGill of Cowley county Kansas visiting brother and sister 3 Jolly had left foot wart last spring amputated at Columbus hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Potter
Groveport
Ohio
Will Andrews
Trimble
Florence Crouch
Athens
Oda Fox
New Lexington
Della Woodgert
Charles Woodgert
Pleasanton
L. W. Johnson
A. W. Moore
C. A. McGill
C. P. Church
Parlor News and Local Happenings At Mansfield
John McParlana recovers from a severe attack of chicken pox. Wagner property sold to Mr Worcester who will run a store. Guests of Dr M L Wnsfield and wife included Tucker and Charles Love of Ly Sander. Grand ball at the town hall marked the season’s greatest event. Eight year old Sammy McDonald had his leg amputated above the knee after a cross affliction. Surgeons Alderman and Biddle of Athens assisted Mansfield. The boy is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McParlana
Wagner
Worcester
Esq
Tucker
Charles Love
Ly Sander
M. L Wnsfield
Fwn
Sammy McDonald
Local notices reveal births marriages and social events
Born on the 25th alt a daughter to H and Laura Rowell Anderson Rowell and wife of Athens were guests of relatives last week M Payne a genial merchant recovering from a severe illness Married on the 25th alt by Rev C Russell Nathan Croy to Sallie Fish 6th of Cutler Washington county Aldie Tibbles home in South Date week for her return The church social at Warrenton Thanksgiving day drew fifty attendees and a pleasant time was had
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Rowell
Anderson Rowell
Athens
M. Payne
C. Russell
Nathan Croy
Sallie Fish
Cutler
Washington County
Aldie Tibbles
South
Warren
Nine Pound Son Born to Farnest Leffler Family
Birth notice reports a nine pound son born November 18 to Farnest Leff ler and wife Jr. Congratulations extend to the family. Other items note West Virginia visits by Henry Leffler and Edward Howard, Peach Ridge literary society success, and a Grosvenor Epworth League entertainment with local performers and a $9 sum raised for a new organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnest Leffler
Henry Leffler
Edward Howard
West Virginia
Literary Society
Peach Ridge
Gertrude
Alfred Matteson
Eldon H. Mathews
Darling
Epworth League
Grosvenor
Bertha Laughlin
Carrie Closter
Samuel Secoy
Fred. Dixon
Mrs. Gee
Javod
Will Thompson
Miss Laughin
Miss Closter
Secoy and
Dixon
E. D. Junod
Lillie Laughlin
Thanksgiving notes from Parkersburg and nearby towns
Will Lyons of Parkersburg spent Thanksgiving at home. Kate Sanderson visits relatives at Rainbow in Washington county. Carlton Snyder lands a job at G. W. Fox’s cigar factory in Youba. Mamie Pritchard hosted eight young ladies at Thanksgiving dinner. Rev. Williamson preached at Belpre Congregational Church. Dr. A. M. Frame rents the Hosom property and will move his office in. Maggie and Sarah Humphrey hosted eight friends for dinner. Ira Mickle and Sam Humphrey plan a cigar shop in the former J. Gilbert Fox room. E. A. Hosom travels to Marietta to seek railroad work. Mrs. Seely and son Harley stay with Mary A. Morrison parts last week. Coolville flour mill main shaft broke. shutdown expected for a week. J. E. Hartnell travels to Columbus to secure a new shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lyons
Parkersburg
Kate Sanderson
Rainbow
Washington County
Carlton Snyder
G. W. Fox
Youba
Mamie Pritchard
Flossie Gibbons
Rev. Williamson
Belpre
A. M. Frame
Hosom
Maggie
Sarah Humphrey
Ira Mickle
Sam Humphrey
J. Gilbert Fox
E. A. Hosom
Marietta
J. E. Hartnell
Columbus
Local Social Notes From Glouster And Nearby Towns
Will Farris and wife of Glouster spent last week at Mrs. A A Poston's. Nellie Poston has gone to Buffalo Va to spend a month with relatives. Annette Weiher of Athens was the guest of Mrs. L Baird Friday and Saturday. J E Flaherty and wife recently married have gone to housekeeping in Charles Williams new house in Detroit. George Pilcher and wife of Gallipolis and Dr L N Pilcher and family of Jacksonville spent Thanksgiving at Rev J N Pilcher's. Alma Howard is teaching in the Carpenter district near Canaanville and Slanche Cunningham presides at the desk in the Wilcher district. W H Baird employed with the Morris Coal Co at Sand Run came home to spend Thanksgiving and assist in disposing of the turkey and other goodies abundantly ladtened the home table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Farris
Glouster
A. A. Poston
Nellie Poston
Buffalo
Annette Weiher
Athens
L. Baird
J. E. Flaherty
Charles Williams
New House
Detroit
George Pilcher
Gallipolis
L. N. Pilcher
Jacksonville
J. N. Pilcher
S. Alma Howard
Carpenter District
Canaanville
Slanche Cunningham
Wilcher
W. H. Baird
Morris Coal Co
Sand Run
H A Cook paints store and funeral attendance noted
Marietta marriage on the 28th alt adds C French and Lucretia Russell to Frost. Funeral of H P Minear on the 27th alt drew Horace Curtis, sister of Little Hocking, E Rt Minear of Greensburg Indiana, Robert Cook, Winfield Scott, and S N Hobson of Athens. Commentary credits Republican press for the November victory and praise from the state executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Cook
Marietta
Dickison
C. C. French
Beebe
Lucretia Russell
H. P. Minear
Horace Curtis
Little Hocking
E. Rt. Minear
Greensburg
Indiana
Robert Cook
Winfield Scott
S. N. Hobson
Athens
Republican State Executive Committee
Christian Church Notes Revival and Officers Election
Prof Higley spent Thanksgiving at Rutland B A Headley from Trimble attended services Miss Lizzie Putney went to Ross county for winter Elder MacLane home for weeks aiding revival A business meeting for annual officer election Thursday evening All members urged to attend Magic Dyes largest 10 cent packs color most bn fast colors at Cline's Pharmacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline’s
Judge rules on Dow liquor tax distribution in county fund
Proceedings before Judge de Steigner involved Wm. James and others of Trimble township and Stanley I. Bean and others of York township to compel remittance of outside town liquor tax to township poor funds. Auditor Frame's interpretation favored eight tenths to county poor fund. judge upheld distribution to county funds, pending circuit court action and broader implications for state tax distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Steigner
Common Pleas Court
Wm. James
Trimble Township
Stanley I. Bean
York Township
J. M. McGillivray
McArthur
W. E. Peters
Athens
Mandarius
Trimble
York Townships
General Revenue
County Poor Fund
Hallamilton
Hamilton
Wood
Philadelphia
Doctor Greene’s letter diagnosis and cure offer
Thousands feel unwell without knowing why. Send symptoms to Dr. Greene at 35 West 14th Street New York City and receive a free, clear explanation and cure plan by mail. He treats via correspondence and promotes Dr. Greene’s Nervura. Also, Ohio Central Lines offers round trips to Columbus December 11–12 for an Anti-Saloon League convention, with travel by December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
West 14Th Street
New York City
Ohio Central Lines
Columbus
How to Master Self and Look Your Best
A period advertisement urges weak nervous women to seek Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy. Citing a testimonial from Miss Nettie Richards of Livermore Falls Maine, it claims chronic nervous complaints, insomnia, loss of appetite, and related pains can be cured by three bottles. The text presents Dr. Greene of New York City as a renowned specialist and offers free consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Nettie Richards
Livermore Falls
Maine
Dr. Greene
Nervara
West 14Th Street
New York City
Washington Letter: Congress returns with wary mood
Washington Letter notes a soberer, more divided Congress after adjournment. It highlights Senate and House attendance, a dig at a Democratic speaker’s message, and looming disputes over Carlisle’s financial plan. It also covers rumors about Gorman Brice Smith and the lunar trust, and criticizes cabinet reports as tame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Brice
Smith
Lunar Trust
Sugar Trust
Senate
Remarkable 119th Birthday of Eunice Conrad of Gilmer County
A West Virginia correspondent traces Eunice Conrad born August 4 1775 in Pendleton County and recounts a life spanning Bulltown Randolph and Gilmer counties. She survived her husband Jacob Conrad from the War of 1812 era, raised fourteen children, and in her 106th year knitted socks for her eldest son who cares for her. Her health remains good and she may share kin with the Maces and others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Hrrato
Glenville
W. Va
Wat. Warren
Nelsonville
Conrad
Pendleton County
West Virginia
Eunice Mace
John Mace
Molle
Bulltown
Braxton County
Eunice
Randolph County
Jacob Conrad
Dusk Camp
Gilmer County
Mace’s
Milkmaids' Convention at Athens Y W C O event
The Milkmaids' Convention under Athens Y W C O T A auspices will be held at City Hall Tuesday evening December 18 with acts including Cornet Solo by Mabel Straight Vocal Solo by Jessie Palloon Milkmaids' Drill and Convention Vocal Quartet Reading by Grace Poston Delegates listed from multiple towns including St Louis Curdsboro and Athens Admission twenty five cents Reserved seats ten cents Chart opens December 17 at 8 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Y. W. Co. T. A
Cornet
Mabel Straight
Jessie Palloon
Reading
Grace Poston
Editha de Smithe
Mound City
Lauretta Jeannette Crabtree
Curdsboro
Sophrona Dufunnay
Tallowtown
Mercy Awnus Wixford
Beefville
Susannah Marie de Jones
St. Louis
Zena Makefodder
Athens
Lily Maude Sylvester
Cowslip Bend
Kitty Watkins Whiteside
Oxdale
Irene Adelphia Dowdy
Horn City
Birdie Larkspur
Butterburg
Prudence Pastry
Meadow View
Serelda Evangeline Hobendobler
Cheese City
Betsy Ann Bedett
Pasture
Violet Hardtack
Skimmersville
Jerusha Jane Winesap
Churnside
Virginia Creeper
Calfton
Deborah Higgins Templeton
Betsy Jane Butterpole
Columbus
Missouri
Green
Cloverdale
Gusta Wertheimer
Upper Dutchtown
Matilda Ann Perkins
Cowtooth Bend
Priscilla Silliman
Nelsonville
Linerusto Walton
Laura Dainty Wins Hearts in Boston Visit
Boston, August 16, 1882. Laura Dainty arrived last winter and left behind a favorable impression. She captivated audiences with charming, artless art and departed as a friend to honor. WeNDELL Paris. Athens Lecture Course, City Hall, Friday evening, December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Laura Dainty
Wendell Paris
Athens
City Hall
Lost or Stolen Dun Pony Near Nelsonville
A ten year old branded dun pony with a black stripe on its back, in good order, was hired on Thursday November 20 by a young man claiming to head toward a point near Nelsonville. No trace since. Anyone with information should contact Warren Bros. in Athens Ohio. The notice also promotes Gem Restaurant lunch in town. Jous H. Carpenter, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Warren Bros
Athens
Ohio
Gem
Jous H. Carpenter
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder No Ammonia or Alum
An advertisement notes that Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder contains no ammonia or alum and invites readers to visit the counter. A. O. Buoansz promotes a three cent offer as part of the trade notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyme
Guysville
Mechanicsburg
John Tover
Sugar Creek
Hibbardsville
Rros T
Coolville
Dow Tax Distribution
Washington
Washinoton
D. C
Congress
House
Scott
Cleveland
Carlisle
Thomas Brackett Reed
Sherman
Mr. Cleveland
Tie
Cannon
Ilinois
Gresham
Logan
Eunice Conrad
Milkmaids’ Convention
A. O. Buoansz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!