Appraisers Complete Returns on De Steigner Estate
The appraisers for the late Mary C de Steigner filed final returns with Probate Judge Lynch setting the estate value at 19954.52. Appraisers A J Frame G H Junod and J A Palmer break down the inheritance tax base after a 2000 exemption per heir, yielding 7953.52 taxed at two percent for state taxes of 159.07. This is the third such Athens Probate Court case since the new law took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. de Steigner
Lynch
A. J. Frame
G. H. Junod
J. A. Palmer
Athens
Carnegie Library Receives 500 New Volumes
The Carnegie Library at the University has received five hundred new volumes for general readers. The miscellaneous lot, including late fiction and travel works, is being catalogued under head librarian Charles Mathews. An additional five hundred volumes are expected in a few days and will be available to the public soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
University
Charles Mathews
Ohio
Board of Education
New Orleans
Odessa
United States
Harmony Center Social Roundup in Mushrun and Nearby Areas
Miss Jessie Weiss teaching in Mushrun spent weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Weiss. Miss Ethel Hitching returned home to Nelsonville after visiting her sister Mrs. James Pitt. Mrs. Fred Finsterwald and Mrs. M. Ee. Ashton attended carpet rag sewing at Mrs. W. M. Roush's. Miss Golda Ashton visited friends at Guys. L. L. Weiss returned to Nelsonville for work after a home stay. Harry Riley of Sandridge and Miss Lula Hill visited Lula Hill's Uncle Frank Riley in Nelsonville. Mrs. James Duncan visited daughter Mrs. Fred Turner in Daleton. Miss Lula Graham of Canaanville spent last week with grandmother Mrs. Olive Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Weiss
Mushrun
L. L. Weiss
Ethel Hitching
James Pitt
Nelsonville
Fred Finsterwald
M. Ee. Ashton
W. M. Roush
Golda Ashton
Guysville
Harry Riley
Sandridge
Lula Hill
Frank Riley
James Duncan
Fred Turner
Daleton
Lula Graham
Canaanville
Olive Carpenter
Winget Chapel Residents Share Local News
Clara Bergman returns to Athens after visiting here. Huch Laughlin and Cassie move to Athens this Saturday. Elza Enlow and children Edythe and Richard visit at Mrs. Enlow's parents Jasper Robinett and wife. Mrs. Jesse Vorhes of Union visits her sister Mrs. Wm. Whaley. Jasper Robinett and wife of Albany with Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Conner visit Elza Enlow's home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bergman
Aths
Reives
Huch Laughlin
Cassie
Athens
Elza Enlow
Edythe
Richard
Albany
Elbert Conner
Elza En- OW
Vinci Tonic Converts Critics At Local Drugstore Circus
A patron recounts buying Vinci to replace cod liver oil for a sick child. The tonic allegedly improved appetite, sleep, and strength within days. The vendor, W H McKee, endorses Vinci as a tastier, safer alternative and offers a full refund if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McKee
Mart
Vinci
Your Vinci
W H. McKee
Bids Sought for Union Street Drainage and Paving in Ath ens
The village of Athens Ohio invites sealed proposals for draining grading curbing and paving a section of Union Street from the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway track to 150 feet beyond Cemetery Street. Bids due December 11 1905 with a $300 certified check. bids must use village forms and disclose all bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company
Said Street
Cemetery Street
W. B. Golden
Infirmary Inmate Elias McLead Dies of Heart Failure
Elias McLead an Athens county infirmary inmate died Friday evening from heart failure. He was nearly 79, had lived at the infirmary five years, and previously suffered a severe smallpox attack. Remains were moved to Athens for burial after a Sunday service at Bethel. Josten Casey Marriage in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias McLead
Athens County Infirmary
McLead
John Davis
Dalton Linscott
McLeod
Canaan
Athens
Bethel
Thanksgiving exercises held in Albany schools
Thanksgiving was observed in Albany schools with appropriate exercises in all rooms except the high school where daily work continued until recess as Supt Dille departed for Plantsville to enjoy his annual hunt. Teachers and pupils showed care and labor, and many patrons were urged to attend for a pleasant and profitable hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Dille
Plantsville
Medical Society to Meet in Athens County Court Room
The Athens County Medical Society will meet in the court room next Tuesday where annual officer elections will be held. A lecture by Dr. Charles S. Hamilton of Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus will be featured, highlighting his reputation as a leading Capital City physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Medical Society
Charles S. Hamilton
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Capital City
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule by Examiners
Examinations for elementary certificates will be held at Athens on the first Saturday of each month. High school and special certificates test on the first Saturday in September December March and January. Examinations occur at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on the first Saturday of May June and July. Boxwell exams at Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jane
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Boxwell
of Examiners
Chillicothe Beats Athens 80 to 5 in Thanksgiving Game
Chillicothe high school defeated Athens high 80 to 5 at Chillicothe on Thanksgiving. Athens scored once on a 50 yard run by Davis. The first half ended 18 to 5, and Athens showed improvement in the second half. Return game discussed on the O U field with Athens hopeful for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe High School
Athens High School
Chillicothe
Athens High
Athens
Cramner
Davis
O. U
Kaler
Johnson
Gladden Buys Grosvenor Street Lot for Home
Gladden the barber has purchased a desirable lot from McKinstry and Parker on Grosvenor street with the intention of building a residence in the early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Gladden
McKinstry & Parker
Grosvenor Street
Local Family News From Coolville Ridge Area
Coolville Ridge residents report visits from Jer seyville and Long Run relatives. Mrs Weatherby visited Stewart relatives while the McClean family and Nellie called on Joe Kelley. A large turnout attended Mr Hulls funeral at Clarke's Chapel Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fulton
Jerseyville
Harmon Fulton
Long Run
William Fulton
Charles Weatherby
Stewart
Robert McClean
Nellie
Joe Kelley
Mr. Hull
Clarke’s Chapel
Petition to Vacate Highland Street in Athens Ohio
A petition to vacate 135 feet of Highland street east of lot 1954 in L H Clark's Addition to Athens Ohio is before the village council and will be acted on after December 28 1905. W B Golden Clerk. Nov 16 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Highland Street
L. H. Clark
W. B. Golden
Scott's Emulsion trademark story and cod liver oil
The advertisement extols the Scott's Emulsion brand as a worldwide symbol of strength and purity. It cites cod liver oil as highly nourishing and notes the product improves taste and accessibility after a 30 year development by Scott & Bowne. It targets weak children and delicate individuals, offering 50c and 1.00 bottles through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Scott
Local notes from Canaanville and surrounding towns
William D Bowser of Flushing visited L Graham last week. Frank Joyce is recovering from illness. Lenore Baird visits Columbus. Waldo Russell of Greenfield visited Robert Moore and family. Karl and Lucy Halbirt and Constance and Orpha Graham attended high school in Athens and spent Thanksgiving at home. J Hill visiting friends in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. D B Webster spent Thanksgiving in Athens. William Edgar and Mrs. Sarah Graham visited Lewis Graham home for Thanksgiving. Orpha Graham entertained a crowd of young folks with Kathryn Hoisington as guest. attendees included Bernice Doer Lucy Jennie Halbert Kathryn Hoisington Faye Carpenter Constance Lara Graham William Dorr Herbert Hoskinson Fred Dorr Carl Clint Al Hill Warnie Williams Earl Halbirt Ralph Wilson Charles Graham. Light refreshments were served. Kathryn Hoisington of Athens visiting. Mrs. Charles Bethel of Athens visited her parents. Mrs. James Linscott visiting Amesville. Miss Blanch Light teaching at district No 13 visiting home in Guysville. Sanford Poston of Athens calling on friends in Canaanville. Mrs Eunice Jones slowly improving after illness. Miss Rose Sheldon of Athens visiting sister Mrs DL B Webster of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Bowser
Flushing
L. Graham
Frank Joyce
Lenore Baird
Columbus
Waldo Russell
Greenfield
Robert Moore
Karl and
Lucy Halbirt
Constance
Orpha Graham
Athens
J. ©. Hill
Points
Pennsylvania
D. B. Webster
William Edgar
Sarah Graham
Lewis Graham
Kathryn Hoisington
Bernice Doer
Lucy
Jennie Halbirt
Faye Carpenter
Lara Graham
William Dorr
Herbert Hoskinson
O. A
Fred Dorr
Carl
Clint
al. Hill
Warnie Williams
Earl Halbirt
Ralph Wilson
Charles Graham
Charles Bethel
James Linscott
Amesville
Blanch Light
Tonsiline promoted as cure for sore throat dangers
An advertisement urges mothers to treat sore throat with Tonsiline claiming it prevents dangerous outcomes such as croup quinsy tonsillitis and diphtheria by acting at the disease seat. It emphasizes a single dose at onset and directs readers to look for a 25 or 60 cent bottle from The Tonsiline Co Canton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tonsiline Co
Canton
Ohio
Teachers Test Questions Grammar and Arithmetic Review
The page lists extensive education exam prompts across grammar syntax analysis sentence elements clauses and classification. arithmetic practice with fractions proportions interest notes and measurements. orthography writing theory and practice geography physiology literature history and government. It reads as a comprehensive teacher training assessment.
Worded Village Notes From Wolf's Plains
Local social notes recount visits among residents of Wolf's Plains and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. T M McHarey and son Russell returned from Charles Town West Virginia after visiting Mr. and Mrs James Ferguson. Other visits include W M Stage of Athens and Charles Stage of Lancaster to Lydia Beachout and Maggie Stage, John Stage of the O U visiting Grace McCathran, Mrs E C McKee and son Jonard returning from Kimberley, Mr and Mrs McKibben visiting Mineral, and Cora Kirklin of Loveland visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. McHarey
Russell
Charlestown
W. Va
James Ferguson
Alfred Morgan
Crookesville
W. M. Stage
Athens
Charles Stage
Lancaster
Lydia Beachout
Winnie
Maggie
John Stage
O. U
Grace McCathran
Local Visits and Trips Note Ridge Region
Miss Myrtie Sprague visited the Misses Tedrow at Lysander on Friday. Henry Lauer made a business trip to Guysville on Monday. Mrs Elmer Poston spent a few days last week with her brother Charles Bishop on Dutch Ridge. Mr and Mrs Harmon Fulton of Long Run visited the former's parents recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Sprague
Tedrow
Lysander
Henry Lauer
Guysville
Elmer Poston
Charles Bishop
Dutch Ridge
Harmon Fulton
Long Run
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Thedford
Harmony Center
Winget Chapel
Medical Society
Gladden
Coolville Ridge
Ail Druggiste
Lue
Burn-Mill Meadow
John Doe
America
North America
Spain
Texas
Wolf’s Plains
Kimberley
McKibben
Mineral
Cora Kirklin
Loveland
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