Local Notes From Lottridge Include Visitors and Health Status
Lottridge community updates list John Ryther and Miss Polly Bail on the sick list while neighbors visit kin in Milo Runnion and Glouster. Several locals, including Miss Pearl Kincade and Miss Jennie Price, spend holidays with relatives and attend social events around Coolville Athens and Tick Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryther
Polly Bail
Leslie Stout
W. O. Stout
Crabbe
David Geary
Hattie Lemons
Glouster
Milo Runnion
Reena Place
Coolvaille
William Livingstone
L. T. Runnion
Athens
Lewie
Alfred
M. M. Runnion
L. D. Castle
Robert Runnion
Jennie Price
Athens High School
B. J. Flowers
G. W. Caldwell
Pennsylvania
Alexander Caldwell
Ruby Kirkendall
Josephine Caldwell
D U
Emmett Stout
Delaware
A. E. Livingstone
Tick Ridge
J. Whineade
T. N. Chalfant
Millfield Neighbors Share Holiday Visits and News
Chauncey residents Mrs. W. T. Sprague and Allie Dent visited here. Corning couples E. H. and C. D. Learned spent Christmas at home. L. D. Hanlin welcomed Cecil Hanlin from Newark. Rev. Cheadle led Sunday M. E. service. Harry Kraner and wife from Columbus visited, returning with Mrs. Jane Wade.
Vanderhoof New Year Greetings and Local Family News
A roundup of New Year greetings and social visits in Vanderhoof. M. A. Noyes returns from Athens where he served on a jury. Several locals travel for business or family visits including Charles Jeffers in Athens and Josie Chase at Tuppers Plains. Christmas gatherings feature Asa Jeffers, Edwin Chase, C E Chase and families, and neighbors. School closes for a one week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Noyes
Athens
Charles Jeffers
Josie Chase
Tuppers Plains
Mabel Chase
Edward Bails
Charles Chase
Flossie Smith
Pleasant
Georgia McCall
Columbus
Charles Root
Asa Jeffers
Edwin Chase
C.E. Chase
Alfred
Joe Chase
W. B. Noyes
Eaton Chase
Eva Clark
Martha Grigsby
Mary Byron
Rosa Swartz
Local Social News From Chauncey and Surrounding Areas
Charles Daugherty and Miss Coe wed at the bride’s parents home. A reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daugherty honored the couple. Guests include the Green sisters from near Coolville and Sadie Daugherty. Updates on local residents feature health notes, job promotions, and holiday gatherings across Chauncey Hockingport Wellston Armenia Latrobe Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daugherty
Miss Coe
Chauncey
Robert Daugherty
Youba
Vere
Clara Green
Coolville
Sadie Daugherty
J. W. Nixon
Wellston
Richard Nixon
Frank Knowles
Armenia
Rev. White
Hockingport
Central Illinois
Forman
Telephone Company
Thomas Gardiner
Marietta
Latrobe
Eva Russell
Ella McCain
Ada Kemp
T. W. Jones
Local notables spend holidays in Hebbardsville
Maud Evans at Athens college visits home while Israel Crossen recovers. E B Armstrong in Pittsburg. Charles Mohler and family visit A G Mingo. Perry Coe and wife stay with J P Coe in Albany. Shaffer family visits Athens for Christmas as Mr Kyle marks his 1st birthday. Labor shortage hampers housework as Hebbardsville seeks help through the postmaster. Margaret and Bess Allen from Albany return home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Evans
Athens
Israel Crossen
E. B. Armstrong
Pittsburg
Charles Mohler
Earl
A.G. Mingo
Perry Coe
J. P. Coe
Albany
W. G. Shaffer
Garden News Item From Local Page
The wheelbarrow race was deferred indefinitely due to deep mud and few volunteers. Ray and Frank Guthrie, vacationing with their parents G. P. Guthrie and wife, will return to Ravenswood West Virginia to school. Grandma Hogue at Burns home is seriously ill. Harvey Blackwood and wife marked Christmas with a large gathering and a fine dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Frank Guthrie
G. P. Guthrie
Ravenswood
W. Va
Grandma Hogue
Robert Burne
Harvey Blackwood
No such thing 454 harmless cough warning and remedy
The text argues coughs labeled harmless are warnings of worsening confidence. It dismisses jam-laden medicines and promotes Allen's Lang Balsam as addressing colds and bronchial passages to improve lung air flow, urging readers to use a bottle today.
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Allen
Engine Trance Affects Rail Workers Linked to Fatal Accidents
A New York physician notes that fatal rail accidents arise not only from negligence but from engine trance. Workers can suffer a temporary paralysis as trains approach, causing blindness to danger and sometimes legs lost. animals also exhibit the trance, contributing to rail fatalities per the New York Times.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
New York Times
Dr Isaac C Swett Civil War Doctor and Patriot Memorial
Dr Isaac C Swett born Meigs County Ohio March 17 1828 died December 16 1903 age 75 years 8 months 29 days married Rhoda Havener April 1851 she died November 16 1855 three children Samuel Alonzo Mary married Mary Bobo 1861 died 1905 four children Isaac M Mary K Eleano r George D he volunteered August 16 1862 served three years in fifteen battles Cedar Creek Winchester Fort Gregg Sheridan campaign in Virginia praised as a tireless healer and humanitarian in a wartime eulogy it recalls his wife Mary Bobo Swett and the couple's steadfast devotion to home country and family.
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J L. Carpenter
Isaac C. Swett
Meigs County
Ohio
Mareh
Rhoda Havener
Samuel
Alonzo
Mary
Mary Bobo
Isaac M
Mary K
Eleanor
George D
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Fort Gregg
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Grant
Richmond
Swett
Army of the Union
Mary Bobo Swett
Cit
Eral Millroy
Castle Thunder
Libby
England
Wellington
Reading Lesson Sparks Honest Classroom Moment
A public school teacher corrected a boy who read poorly saying he would speak to his mother that way. The lad replied with a plain note of pride, telling his mother to look at the bank. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Ledger.
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John
Philadelphia Ledger
Sailors Favor Candy as Shipboard Trade Item
Sailors are fond of sweet things and consume large amounts of candy on long cruises. Ship stores hold buckets of candy which serve as a chief exchange for sailors' money, with several thousand pounds often eaten on a cruise.
Mortgage dispute over property sale with New Yorker quote
A purchaser complains of a $2,500 mortgage on the sold property. The seller counters that he clearly stated the home had modern improvements. The exchange reflects a dispute over hidden charges and disclosures in a real estate transaction.
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New Yorker
One Minute Cough Cure Praised For Children
Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas endorses a cough remedy marketed as safe for children. The product claims immediate relief for coughs croup and flu like symptoms by acting at the source and aiding lung oxygenation. Sold by all druggists with no other details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Delia
Tex
Bashi-bazouk Head Shave Detail Revealed
A historical note describes a bashi bazouk shaved head with a crown tuft kept as a signal for an angel to pull him to paradise if slain by a planned victim. The odd ritual reflects military or prison lore from the period.
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Paradise
Hocking Valley offers Portland trip from Athens sell dates
National Live Stock Association notices ticket sales to Portland Oregon at 77 50 round trip from Athens Ohio with dates January 5 6 7 8 derating to January 12 limit. Stopovers allowed on return within final limit returning January 31 to points west of St Paul Alliance Colorado Fort Worth San Antonio and Texas locations.
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Hocking Valley
Portland
Oregon
Athens
St. Paul
California Prune Wafers Proclaimed Gentle Laxative Food
An old advertisement extols California Prune Wafers as a natural laxative and health aid for digestion. It claims wafers cleanse the system, regulate the liver and stomach, and cure numerous ailments from biliousness to indigestion. A household package costs 25 cents for 100 wafers.
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California
World's Fair March 1904 by Weber Band from Cincinnati
John C 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 1904 and dedicates it to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. It is issued for 10 cents per copy through the passenger department of the B and O S W A R World's Fair Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Weber
Weber
Cincinnati
John
St. Louis
Inauguration of Gov. Myron T. Herrick
Valley announces ticket sale for Columbus round trip with one fare. Sale dates January 10 and 11, return limit January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron T. Herrick
Modes and Fashions in Fur Scarves and Coats
Modes and fashions describe a three quarter coat of cloth for skating and driving with stitched cuffs or bell sleeves. A wide fur faced collar shields the wind, while deep fur stoles resemble capes. Fur capes return with long stole ends, often layered with moleskin and ermine, a favorite pairing. The era notes satin linings and brunettes favoring ermine.
Village of Chauncey Petition Before Athens County Board
Notice records the December 1 1908 regular session where over thirty residents petitioned to form The Village of Chauncey in T township Athens County Ohio. The document lists a detailed territorial description, expected population, form of government, and names agent Edwin D Sayre with hearing set for February 12 1904 at the County Auditor's office in Ashaan Ohio.
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Board of County Commisioners
Athens County
Ohio
T Township
Xed Corporation
Dover
Ohio Company
Sunday Creek
Hocking
J. Gaston Farm
J. Gaston Coes
Chauncey
Edwin D. Sayre
Ashaan Ohio
Switzerland Elects New President Amid Stable Governance
A new Swiss president has been elected. The role carries modest power and a salary lower than a congress member, while the country remains well governed and highly regarded for governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Congress
Timely Suggestion for Cough Remedy Purchase
A promotional note urges prudent households to replenish Chamberlian’s Cough Remedy this season. It claims prompt, safe results when taken at first cold signs and notes the product is child friendly and pleasant to take. Sold at McKee’s Drug Store.
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Chamberlian
McKee
Holiday Excursions on Ohio Central Lines
Excursion rates to all Central Passenger Association points. Tickets on sale December 24 25 31 for travel to January 4 1904 return. Special holiday travel offer detailed for readers planning trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central
Central Passenger Association
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Lottridge
Mary and
Clara Caldwell
Peter Lowry
Judson
Conrad Steinmetz
Hattie Ackley
Garden
Daniel Ackley
John Morrison
Augustus Griffin
Toppers Plains
Millfield
Mary Lewis
Amesville
Misses Roberts
Besse Dent
Wilson Chapel
Sand Rock
Grosvenor
John Parmeter
A. A. Kasler
Ames Township
Wm. Morris
Bessie Ogg
Ironton
Gertie White
Peter Grosvenor
Jennie Grosvenor
Rinda Taylor
M. H. Grand
George Brown
O. QO. Bryson
A. L. Ogg
Hesbardsville
Corn Products Co
Chicago
Dr. Swett
Washington
Franklin
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
National Live Stock Association
Ore
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