Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town
John Ryther and Miss Polly Bail appear on the social roster. The Stouts hosted relatives, while Misses Mary and Clare Caldwell attended a Coselville social. Several locals travel guests include Miss Pearl Kincade, Rev. Crabbe at MI EL church, and visitors from Glouster, Athens, and Delaware. Concerns include teaching vacations, family visits, and upcoming school resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryther
Polly Bail
Leslie Stout
W. Q. Stout
Mary
Clare Caldwell
Coselville
Pearl Kincade
Coolville
Crabbe
MI EL
David Geary
Hattie Lemons
Glouster
Milo Rummon
Roeny Place
William Livingstone
L. T. Runnion
Athens
Lewie
Alfred
M. M. Runnion
L. D. Castle
Roberts Runnion
Emmett Stont
Delaware
A. E. Livingstone
Tick Ridge
J. W Kincade
T. N. Chalfant
Peter Lowry
Judson
Conrad Steinmeta
Hailie Ackley
Garden
Daniel Ackley
Local social notes and holiday visitors in Chauncey area
Mrs W T Sprague of Chauncey and Allie Dent of Hebbardsville were Sunday visitors here. Rev Cheadle held services at the M E church Sunday afternoon. Mary Lewis of Amesville visiting the Misses Roberts. Many measles cases remain in the vicinity. The Sand Rock and Grosvenor schools are closed for holidays. The Sunday school will elect officers next Sunday. The rest covers visits from Newark Amesville Marietta Trenton and Athens and Christmas scenes among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gardner
Chauncey
Mary Lewis
Amesville
Misses Roberts
Besse Dent
Athens
Sand Rock
Grosvenor
Bmr
John Parmeter
A. A. Kaslex
Ames Township
Wm. Morris
Bessie Oge
Trenton
Gertie White
Marietta
Peter Grosvenor
Jennie Grosvenor
Rinda Taylor
M. H. Grandstaff
George Brown
O. O. Bryson
A. L. Ope
Daugherty Coe Wed At Home Of Parents In Youba
Charles Daugherty and Miss Coe of Chauucer were married Thursday at the bride’s parents home. A reception for the couple was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H Robert Daugherty of Youba of Christmas, with guests reporting a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daugherty
Richard Nisos
J. W. Nison
Tron and Steel Company
Wellston
David Hayes
Chaancer
A. J. Devore
Frank Knowles
Armenia
Ber’ White
Hockingport
Afrs. Hawais
Eljah Stone
Ora
Lilly Dunfee
Delmer Stone
Mark Dunfee
Ilinois
Forman
Telephone Company
Thomas Gardiner
Marietta
Latrobe
Aliss Eva Russell
Ulisses
Ella McCain
Ada Kemp
Parkersberg
Torch
W. Jones
Daughers
Housingport
Clara Wells
Parkersburg
Hebbardsville Christmas Gatherings and Staffing Plea
Local families in Hebbardsville and nearby Athens share Christmas visits with relatives including Israel Crossen and E B Armstrong. The community reports a shortage of help for house work as several families seek two positions, while residents like Margaret Allen and Bess Allen spend the holidays at home and Wm Angeis hosts relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mand Evans
Col Jere
Athens
Israel Crossen
E. B. Armstrong
Pittsburg
Charles Mohler
Harly
A.G. Mingo
Perry Coe
J. P. Coe
Albany
W. G. Shaffer
Mir
Abs
Wm Angeis
Garden News from Place Names and Local Family Happenings
The wheel-barrow Trace digging was deferred due to mud and lack of help as Ray and Frank Guthrie vacation with their parents. P Guthrie and wife plan to return to Ravenswood West Virginia for school. Granima Hogue, living with Mr and Mrs Robert Boros, is seriously ill. The Harvey Blackwood family gathered for a Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Frank Guthrie
P. Guthrie
Ravenswond
W. Va
Granima Hogue
Robert Boros
Harvey Blackwood
This Down in the book of memory warning cough
The text warns that a cough is not harmless and hints at declining health without remedy. It mentions opium-laden medicines and Allen's Lung Balsam as dubious cures drawing readers to buy a bottle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Balsan
Volda
Vanderhoof New Year Social Gossip Roundup
Local notes report Mr Noyes returning from Athens on a trek described as Puusday. Charles Jeffers visited Athens on business. Josie Chase stayed with cousin Mabel Chase at Tuppers Plains. Edward Bails from Tanypers Plains visited Charles Chase. Flossie Smith plans to attend school in Pleasant after a trip Tuesday. Mrs Georgia McCall travels to Columbus for a few weeks with sister Mrs Charles Root. Asa Jeffers and wife spent Christmas at Edwin Chase. Chase and family and Add Persons and wife celebrated Christmas at Joy Chase’s. Christmas visitors at W B Noyes include A Noyes and wife Eaton Chasé and family Eva Clark and Martha Grigsby and Mary Byron. Rosa Swarta spent Christmas with parents near Alfred School closed for a week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Athens
Puusday
Charles Jeffers
Josie Chase
Tuppers Plains
Mabel Chase
Edward Bails
Tanypers Plains
Charles Chase
Flossie Smith Wens
Pleasant
Schbool
Georgia McCall Sens
Columbus
Charles Root
Asa Jeffers
Edwin Cha Cle
Alfred
Engine trance on railways blamed for fatal accidents
A New York Times report quotes a New York Central railroad surgeon explaining engine trance a temporary paralysis that can seize workers laying track. The condition causes inattention to approaching trains and has led to amputations. dogs and cats are also affected, contributing to railway fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wba
New York Times
Reading Lessons and Sailor Candy Tales from Old Newspapers
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a poor reading lesson where a pupil is urged to speak naturally to a mother figure. Gunton's Magazine chronicles sailors loving sweets traded for money, with large ships consuming thousands of pounds of candy on long cruises. A New Yorker fragment mentions mortgage debt and modern improvements while describing a facial expression tied to a perilous attack, reflecting fragmentary old writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunton’s
Dr Isaac C Swett obituary and tribute
The obituary chronicles Dr Isaac C Swett born in Meigs County Ohio March 17 18xx died December 16 103 aged 75 years 8 months 28 days He married Rhoda Havever in April 1801 who died November 11 1850 They had three children Samuel Alonzo and Mary He later married Mary Bobo who died May 28 1895 They served in the Union Army August 16 18xx for three years and fought at Cedar Creek Winchester and Fort Gregg The piece includes a eulogy praising his humanitarian service battlefield travels and devotion to family and country It notes his wife Mary Bobo Swett and a linked anecdote from a eulogy about her wartime courage and separation The tribute ends with lines invoking lasting memory and moral character The notice also contains a brief advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br . L. Carpenter
Isaac C. Swett
Meigs County
Ohio
Maren
Rhoda Havever
Samuel
Alonzo
Mary
Mary Bobo
Lids Gnaou
Innae St. Maay Cha
George D
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Fort Gregg
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Grant
Campain
Richmond
Swett
Army of the Union
Dawnin
Rohom Peares
Mary Bobo Swett
Cistal Millroy
Dr. Swett
Castle Thunder
Wes
Libby
Thas
England
Wellngton
Stranglh
Washington
Franzim
Lincoln
Garfeld
McKinles
National Live Stock Association Ticket Sale Notice
National Live Stock Association Portland announces ticket sales for travel to Portland with return options from Athens. Dates of sale January 5 6 7 8 with limited going into Fan igth returning allowed within final Hier January 34 from St. Pat Minnesota Alliances Nebraska Colorado points. Fort Worth San Antonio and Dalhart Texas stations listed. Tickets must be deposited at stop off point. Call ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Vabbey
Portland
Oregon
Athens
St. Pat
Minn
Neb
Colorado
Fr. Worth
San Antonio
Dalhart
Tex
California Prune Wafers Promote Easy Digestion
An advertisement touts CALIFORNIA PRUNE WAFERS as a natural laxative made from fresh prunes. It claims they relieve constipation, biliousness, and indigestion, regulate the liver and stomach, purify the blood, and reduce headaches and other issues. Sold as 100 wafers for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
World’s Fair March 1904 Composed by John C G Weber
John C G Weber director of Weber’s Military Band of Cincinnati known as the Prize Band of America has composed the St Louis World’s Fair March 1901 and dedicates it to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. It will be distributed by the department of the BL & W BRR World’s Fair Route at 10 cents per copy. The music is in shown form for piano, very handsome with illuminated title cover. Weber is a noted Musical Director and has written many marches. The March is his latest and expected to become popular next year. Send 10 cents in silver to Co P McCarty E & O SW R R Cincinnati to obtain a copy marked World’s Fair March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John CG. Weber
Weber
Cineinnati
Prise Band of America
W. BR. R
Join
America
Co. P. McCarty
SW. R. R
Cincinnati
Inauguration of Gov. Herrick Sought in Columbus
Tickets to Columbus offered for the inauguration of Gov. Myron T. Herrick with a one fare round trip. Dates of sale listed as January Lith and Lith, return limit January 127th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron T. Herrick
Hocking Key
Columbus
Modes and Fashions Three-Quarter Cloth Coats and Furs
The three quarter cloth coat is described as a practical garment for skating and driving, tailored with bell sleeves and a wide fur faced collar to protect against wind. New fur stoles resemble capes, lined with satin and bay fur on both sides. Other fur styles include the regular carenpe with pointed ends, and combinations with ermine. A feathered toque and scarf are noted as matching items.
Petition Seeks Formation of Village of Chauncey in Dover Township
Athens county officials consider a petition from over thirty residents seeking to organize a village in Dover township to be named Chauncey. The plan outlines territory, population estimates, and proposed governance with Edwin D. Sayre named agent. hearing set for February 12 at 1 pm in the County Auditor's office. A note adds Swiss politics context about a newly elected president with modest salary and limited public recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Reheimiller
Dover Township
State of
Chio Company
Weven
Sunday Creek
Dowtsi
Tomn
J. Gaston Coe
J. Gaston Coes
Villas
Chauncey
Edwin D. Sayre
Athens Country
Athens
A Timely Suggestion For Cough Relief
This seasonal housing prose urges prudent housewives to stock Chamber-Jian's Cough remedy before winter and to use it at first cold indications. It claims prompt relief, safety for children, pleasant taste for all, and availability at McKee's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Holiday Excursions on Ohio Central Lines Announced
Excursion rates apply between all points on these lanes and to all points in the Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets are valid December 24 25 31 1901 and January 4 1901 with return until January 4 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Central Passenger Association
Tinkets Cneate
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OUT OF Town News
Lottridge
John Morrison
Augustus Griffin
Tuprers
Wmillfield
Wilson Chapel
Youba
Hesberardsville
Corn Products Co
Chicago
Engine Trance
Ana
Ina
Philadelphia Ledger
New Yorker
Paradise
Armstrong
Delia
National Live Stock Association
Ore
Switzerland
Iris Naomr
Congress
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