Troy Grange anniversary dinner and local notes
The Troy Grange marked an anniversary dinner while residents voiced plans and updates. A. O. Wedge visits New Matamoras relatives. D. B. Stewart Jr. drives limestone crews. S. C. Chevalier moves into a new home vacated by E. D. O'Dell. M. E. Cooley and wife attend the State Grange in Dayton as delegates. Mrs. Rachel Lowman travels to Cincinnati to care for Ed amid typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Grange
A. O. Wedge
New Matamoras
D. B. Stewart, Jr
S. C. Chevalier
E. D. O'Dell
M. E. Cooley
Dayton
State Grange
Rachel Lowman
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
B. Kirby
Marietta
B. A. Hosom
Congregational Sunday School
Coalville Lodge No
K. of
A. E. Lawrence
C. C
D. W. Gunder
V. C
G. R. Gunder
E. M.tidd
A. T. Warren
M. E. Taylor
C. T. Gunder
O. E. Chevalier
Fox hunting and local political scene reflect county hopes
The report notes fox chasing with five foxes started and two shot. Farmers institute at Coolville drew many locals with discussions and useful insights. County politics show John Smith for treasurer and Robert L. Jones for auditor visiting the area ahead of Republican primaries. Local fruit growers anticipate a good 1895 year with orchards set to bear. Patrons of Husbandry sharply rising with new granges forming, including one new county grange in the last month and five or six more planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’s Institute
Coolville
John Smith
Robert L. Jones
Sob
Orthographical gatling gun returns to attack readers
After weeks away we restart our orthography barrage at the Messenger and Herano. Rev Warren Munn preached at Broadwell. Marion Wetherell visited Morgan county. Mrs John Batley and her young son visit William Wetherell. The Radical DUB protracted meeting continues at Ambrose Count with Rey Evan Walters in charge. The Walters family and James Pry hosted Lloyd Jones and his wife and son from Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
HeRano
Warren Munn
Broadwell
Marion Wetherell
Morgan County
John Batley
Chester Hill
William Wetherell
Ambrose Count
Rey
Evan Walters
Partlett
Washington County
James Pry
Lloyd Jones
Amesville
Local Births Illness and Moves Across the Community
A daughter was born to Alonzo White and his wife. Bessie, daughter of A. P. Totman, has been seriously ill with scarlet fever. A little son brightens the home of William Robinson and wife. W Taylor and family moved to Chester Hill. Isaiah tlick and wife welcomed a son weighing eleven pounds. J A Frost operates a portable sawmill on Coal and Coke Company land at Marietta Run, hauling lumber to the railroad. Jessie Williams ill with quinsy. Bertha Walliams of Shade visited Thanksgiving relatives. Mrs Hattie Brown and children of near Portsmouth visited John Ackley and family. Brown and Morrison returned from hunting in West Virginia. Joseph Blackburn, now in Dexter, married a local girl. Little son of Prk Ww. W tThersbur, a., visiting Alfred Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo White
Bessie
A. P. Totman
William Robinson
Is Place
Pr. W. Taylor
Chester Hill
Isaiah Tlick
J. A. Frost
Jessie Williams
Quinsy
Bertha Walliams
Hattie Brown
Portsmouth
John Ackley
Messrs
Brown
Morrison
West Virginia
Joseph Blackburn
Dexter
Alfred Morrison
Town Notes and Local News from Amesville Area
Our town reports many visitors and events including visits by L. B. Moore and family, J. D. Miller and daughter, and Robi G. Wells on the sick list. Mrs. Lucy Wines aged 83 died and was buried, parsonage plans move forward, and Emma Robinett remains seriously ill. A local theft case involves Marshal Smith recovering a horse and buggy after a stranger’s swap. Prices for pork, wheat, and corn rise concerns about Democratic era. An assault case near Vinton is under proceedings, with two sides hinted. Albany Lodge 156 FP of A M held an installation led by W H Townsend with Maj Charles Townsend speaking. Various local people and business ventures noted including a shoe-case factory, steamer activity, and large coal shipments from Pittsburg. Funeral for Frank E Branyan held at M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Moore
Ree
Amesville
J. D. Miller
Verne
Oliver
Lodi Township
Robi. G. Wells
Lucy Wines
Alexander Township
Emma Robinett
Mrs. Robinett
Marshal Smith
Middleport
Albany
Price
Amanda Holmes
Smith
United States
Grover
Congress Republican
Old Vinton
Daniel Knowlton
Crow
Albany Lodge
A. M
J. E. Hostade
Ella Packard
Long Bottom
H. O. Lytle
Hugh White
Lucy Simmons
Portland
C. White
Hod Knowles
Ira B. Huntington
Gallipolis
Pittsburg
Dick Brown
Marietta
J. R. Barrows
Will Knowles
Boston
Frank E. Branyan
M. E. Durch
Local Social Notes From Glouster and Surroundings
Mrs Lottie Wilkes is on the sick list. Cora McCarty visited Glouster friends last week. George Goodspeed suffers rheumatism. Mrs G A Shaw visited her daughter in Glouster Monday. B Shaw of New Pittsburg was here Sunday visiting relatives. Elsie Kistler has been ill two weeks and is improving. Mary Cole of Middleport visits sister Mrs Owen Corwin. Mrs Campbell and Mrs Wm Vickers attended Taylor's Ridge quarterly meeting Sunday. Carrie Sherrard visited Syracuse friends six weeks and returned home last week. M E Sunday school officers elected for the year: Superintendent M Dunlavy, Assistant Superintendent C S Welch, Secretary Kate Campbell, Assistant Secretary Ralph Selby, Treasurer Mrs Adlie Kastler, Organist Watson Selby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Wilkes
Cora McCarty
Glouster Friends
George Goodspeed
G. A. Shaw
Glouster
B. Shaw
New Pittsburg
Elsie Kistler
Mary Cole
Middleport
Owen Corwin
Campbell
Wm Vickers
Taylor’s Ridge
Carrie Sherrard
Syracuse
M. E
M. Dunlavy
C. 8
Welch
Kate Campbell
Ralph Selby
Adlie Kastler
Watson Selby
Oyster supper and dance at Mulligan's a grand success
Anthony Stiment visited Corseytown guest over Sunday at John Mulligan's. C. W. Walker left for Tennessee to winter there. Ben Gillett of Stroud's Run came after the death of Mrs. Mary Rogers. A protracted meeting continues at Mt. Pleasant with several uniting to the church. A Thanksgiving oyster supper and dance at Joseph Mulligan's drew a very large crowd and pleasant time for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Stiment
Corseytown
John Mullhigan
C. W. Walker
Tennessee
Ben Gillett
Stroud
Mary Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
Joseph Mulligan
Christmas Shoes for All At Davis Store
Christmas shoppers are urged to balance giving with prudence. John B. Davis, manager, promotes a large stock of children's and ladies shoes offered near cost during the holiday season. Early visits promised for substantial savings and a harmonious shopping experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
John &. Davis
Lion Coffee Offers Free Christmas Games
Readers can secure a large lot of Christmas games free with Lion Coffee. Each package contains a fine game and there are many kinds available until Christmas day. Try pinning tails on the donkey and get a game with every purchase.
Demneen's Fine Goods Highlight Quality and Variety
Selections chosen with care and prices that speak for themselves. The shop emphasizes quality elegance and variety as a lure for shoppers seeking premier wares. Nearby Warren appears in listings and references to trawling pacers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Warren
Bank of Athens Adopts Corliss Safe for Protection
A large Corliss Safe, weighing seven and a half tons, 33 inches by 69 inches, costing 2800, was installed at the Bank of Athens after six months of testing and investigation. The safe features a four inch air space, round door ground for an air tight seal, and fire and burglary resistance demonstrated in tests and fires. The article notes prior safe tests by competing firms and cites a Chicago riot example as context for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Athens
Corliss
Warren Brothers
Jas. D. Brown
Providence
Rhode Island
William Corliss
Mr. Brown
Chicago
First National Bank
Macneale & Urban Company
Hamilton
Ohio
Mosler Safe Company
Diebold, Safe & Lock Company
Herring-Hall- Marvin Company
Carey Safe Company
Corliss Safe & Vault Doors Company
Christmas gift ideas from Athens shops and suppliers
Local merchants promote a broad holiday assortment for gentlemen and ladies. F. S. Grones highlights neckwear and handkerchiefs at low prices. Campbell & Glazier tout furniture value while stressing reductions. Cline's Pharmacy advertises Austrian hand-cut glass bottles and a wide gift line. A. O. Sloane and Putnam & Fletcher offer china sets umbrellas canes and brassware. nationwide dictionary gift from the Standard is pitched by campus figures. Numerous ads urge shoppers to inspect stock, compare prices, and take advantage of gift specials before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Cline
Athens County Board of Visitors annual report notes needed reforms
The Athens County Board of Visitors presents its annual report to the Court of Common Pleas and the State Board of Charities. It commends the Infirmary but urges a constant water supply for cleansing the insane department and calls for timely action. It praises the Children’s Home upkeep while recommending a hospital for contagious disease seclusion. It notes prisons in fair condition with calls for improved jail doors, cleansing, and prison expansion at Glouster and Jacksonville, condemning the Nelsonville prison for its poor conditions. It urges expediting the new city building and addressing legal entanglements impeding progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
State Board of Charities of Ohio
Athens County Board of Visitors
State Board of Charities
Glouster
Trimble
Jacksonville
Nelsonville
Joan Rippur
Araustus PauMer
D. B. Stewart, Witts, Jones
A. Powe T
Amhens, O
Coolville Farmers Institute Reflects Broad Local Support
The Coolville Farmers Institute held December 7 and 8 drew wide attendance from eight mile radius with families arriving by various conveyances. State Board members Agee and Longenecker praised the effort, local talent contributed, and brief resolution reports impressed attendees. A county road bonds resolution favored small investors, urging affordable bond denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Coolville
Messrs
Agee
Longenecker
Agricol
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Oak Grove
Putnam & Fletcher's
Hockingport
Hickory Grove
F. Grones
Campbell & Glazier
Groves
Court House
Athens
J. H. Poston
Verney
Grones
J. W. Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
China
A. O. Suoane
F. S. Grones
W. B. Lawrence
Tananasa Oanda
A. O. Bloane
Curse’s Pharmacy
T. P. Flag
D. C. Cornwell
A. L. Roach & Sons
A. O. Steaner
D. OC
Cornwell
Putnam & Fuercren's
Florida
Sheldon’s. How
A. O. Sloane
Ate. S
Fleischmann
Sheldon’s
Toys For All
A. O. Sloane’s
County Board of Visitors’ Report
Campbell & Glazier’s
Fle
Sat Putnam
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