Personal mentions recount weekend travels and visits
Thursday through Monday notices list Mrs Hal Murphy visiting Logan to see her mother and Mrs William Long returning to Dayton from guests at the Coultrap home. Several others travel to Columbus Parkersburg and Germantown for visits and funerals while local residents attend events in Athens Gallipolis and The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Long
F. 8. Coultrap
Dayton
Coultrap
Columbus
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Appointments
Lumnus Hospital shows rapid improvement. Elizabeth Bugh Katherine Denaway and Max Stockley visit Mrs. Margaret Vickers along with Rodney Coffee of Hoseville. Dermont Dean returns home for a few days with parents Theodore and Mrs. Dean. Gordon C. Lemon of Frost joins Western Union replacing Todd Rupp. A N McCoy visits Charlca Kircher to help care for grandchildren ill with mumps. Kircher children suffer lung fever. Charles J. Bower and W S Bower join birthday trip to Groveport for Capt J C Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bugh
Katherine Denaway
Max Stockley
Rodney Coffee
Hoseville
Margaret Vickers
Dermont Dean
Theodore Dean
Mr. Dean
Bell Telephone Company
Gordon C. Lemon
Frost
Western Union Company
Todd Rupp
Mr. Lemon
F. P. White
A. N. McCoy
Charlca P. Kircher
Kircher
Charles J. Bower
Athens Visitors and Local Arrivals Report
James C Taylor of Columbus visited Athens on Tuesday. Mro J Dean of Jacksonville was in Athens on Laviness Tuesday. W Law of Chavncey was in town Wednesday. Mr afidewellyn of Marshfield visited today. Dr Warren V Sprague of Channcey was in town yesterday on business. Dr A L Pritchard of Nolsonville was a business visitor yesterday. Squire A Matthewwellyn of Marah tei was in the city today on official business. Verbes of Costamins, formerly of telbardsville, is in Athens today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira B. Huntington
Hockingport
Gallipolis
James C Taylor
Columbus
Athens
Mro J. (. Dean
Jacksonville
W. Law
Chavncey
Warren V. Sprague
Channcey
A. L. Pritchard
Nolsonville
Squire A
Thewellyn
Marahtei
PA. Verbes
Costamins
Telbardsville
Fred Nice
Athens Re D. 8
Ledicine
Local notables visit cities and return to duties
Athens residents and nearby officials travel for meetings and business. Hon. John P. Canty and County Commissioner John Liddle attend state and Columbus events while others like Mrs. Hooper and Mrs. Coultrap visit Columbus. The Meigs County trip involves Emmett Tompkins and land interests in Harper and the Texas Panhandle. Theodore Parker joins his father in Minersville for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Liddle
Columbus
Theodore Parker
Athens
Thomas Parker
Minersville
Pomeroy Independent
History Club of Ohio University to Host Eminent Lecturers
The History Club of Ohio University plans lectures by eminent historians. Professor Hoover heads the American History department and was elected president, with Miss Mary Simon as secretary-treasurer. Florence Shlekman presented a paper on the Bacar Act of 9723, and current events were discussed by Loveless and Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che University
History Club
Ohio University
Winks
T. N. Hoover
West Wing
Hoover
Viefesser Hoover
Mary Simon
Profevaer Hoover
Misa
Lorence Shlekman
Sireer Loveless
Beatty
Elvic
Athens
United States
A. Lawrence Lowell
Albert Busteell Hart
Sarvard University
Keover
Minges Simon
Hickmen
Perkina
Peatty
McMillie
Laniers
Dye
Julia Marlowe Arrives With Company in Athens
Julia Marlowe and her company passed through Athens on No. 12 east bound. The eleven car train included three large baggage cars carrying stage equipment. They headed to Maltinere after performing in Cincinnati, while a Portsmouth native recalls Marlowe’s humble beginnings in Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Julia Marlowe
Cincinnati
Maltinere
Portsmouth
Jutiz
Manufacture of Champagne Grapes Squeezed Six Times
Grapes are squeezed six times in making champagne producing wines of varying qualities.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health Advertisement
An old style medical ad claims kidney illness shows danger signals from urine and back pain. It endorses Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co as a permanent cure with a testimonial from G. J. Eddy of Athens and lists price and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vright
Athens
G. J. Eddy
East State Street
Dean
Henderson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Local Families Attend Gatherings and School Accident
Pert Dison and Orville McVay spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wash McVay. Warren Paxton visited Will Mosure and family in Hebbardaville. Gertrude Keller sprained her ankle at school last Thursday and is slowly improving. Fay Elliott stayed with Ada Rickey Sunday. Mrs Wash McVay traveled to Athens Saturday. Eimner L. Mourne visited grandparents in Hebbardsville and Mr and Mrs Dolph Robinett. They then planned to visit Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Mosure hosted a Sunday gathering. Residents plan to attend the meeting in Hebbardsville on Monday night January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pert Dison
Orville McVay
Marshfield
Mr. McVay
Mra. Wash McVay
Warren Paxton
Will Mosure
Hebbardaville
Gertrude Keller
Athens
Eimner L. Mourne
Hebbardsville
Dolph Robinett
Isaac Sneden
Five Points
West Virginia
Mosure
William Rickey
Perry Coe
Mike Margaret Allen
Heebbardsville
Local News Briefs From Pratt's Fork And Surrounding Areas
Marriage announcements, family visits, and local events are reported. Heticen Rodgers and Clara Mohler wed at the brides parents home. The Pride trove of the beet known and Iiked youus ladica of this vicinity. Alexander township farmer ties the knot. Guests, protracted church services at Pratt's Fork draw additions to the congregation. News of scarlet fever affecting Frank Goldeberry, visits by Mr and Mrs J P Mohter, and various relatives frequenting Pratt's Fork. Stanley Andrews visiting Williamsport, Ohio, and Florence King with Ray King returning to Painaville. David Goldeberry recovering from an arm injury. Eugene Davis and Susie Seco quietly marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heticen Rodgers
Clara Mohler
J. P. Mohter
Pratt's Fork
Frank
Charles Goldeberry
J. Smith
David Goldeberry
Stanley Andrews
Williamsport
Ohio
Arnold King
Florence
Ray King
Painaville
David Goldgberry
Eugene Davis
Susie Seco
Probate Notices Filed In Athens County Ohio
Probate notices announce filed accounts in Athens County Ohio with suspended publication and exceptions until February 13, 1909. Guardianships and estate administrators report first and final accounts for William A Johnson David Jackson Joseph Tucker Temperance Lehow Mary A Shannon with dates and officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Provate Judae
Athens County
Ohio
Alexander Johnson
William A. Johnson
James W. Wilson
David Jackson
J. L
Kelley
Joseph Tucker
I. R. Andrews
Temperance Lehow
N. Poston
Mary A. Shannon
Piano Dealer Sued for Money in Perry County Case
John Dishong of Nelsonville sues Athens piano dealer J. B. Chappelear for 107 dollars plus interest after a 525 dollar piano bought February 26 1902 was taken back by the dealer May 1 1902. Dishong seeks judgment with interest from May 4 1905 asserting refunds refused and solidarity of suspension for illness clause if payments cannot be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Keenan
Nelsonville
John Disheng
Janes Chappelear
Athens
Chappelear
Perry Couty
Dishong
Stewart Noted Locals Amid Church Deaths and Visits
Grace Chariton studies music at OU in Athens and was home Friday through Tuesday. Mrs. Finnn and Nora of Coolville visited Mrs. Jno. Oliver. Mrs. Rt. Leman returns from weeks with relatives in Missouri. Amos Wharff, respected farmer, died Saturday after rheumatism, funeral at M E. Church Tuesday with Masonic rites. Pat Murphey’s family of Chillcothe arrived after his death. Additional notes include visits from Miss Blanche Thomas of Chesterhill to Cleveland, Mrs. Lelia McGirr and guests George Mille, P. Plomly’s Marietta trip, the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Meek of Columbus, and Rev. Pryor’s meetings at the M B Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Chariton
O UU
Athens
M. EF
Masonic Lodge
Guysville
Wharff
Pat Murphey
Chillcothe
Murphey
Mlanche Thomas
Chesterhil
Cleveland
Lelia McGirr
Little Plocking
Mere. Burris
George Mille
P. Plomly
Marietta
John Meek
Columbus
Meek
Maggie Ewers
Local Social Notes From Wolf's Plains and Nearby
Mrs J S Phillips and children Freda and Aelen visited Mrs Fannie McCathran and Grace. G Kd Coon was in Athens on business last week. Mrs Mora Mellarg and Grace McCathran stayed with Mrs Rose Murguson in Chauncey. A resident from Chauncey and others visited in Athens. Mrs Mary Dowler is with her brother T N Mellarg in Chauncey. Rose Ferguson and Norma visited Mrs Lydia Heabout. Blanch Helwig of near Jerseyville visits sister Pearl Coon. Rocco Shields continues to improve. Wend al Shott rests at home near Guysville. Mrs John Robbine of Athens and Lana stayed with Mrs Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Phillips
Freda and
Aelen
Fannie McCathran
Grace
Tev. G. Kd. Coon
Mora Mellarg
Mies Grace McCathran
Rose Murguson
Chaucey
Noybourne
Athens
Mary Dowler
T. N. Mellarg
Chauncey
Rose Ferguson
Norma
Lydia Heabout
Blanch Helwig
Jerseyvile
Pearl Coon
Rocco Shields
Wendal Shott
Guysville
Nelsonville Defeats Marietta High School in Close Game
Nelsonville high school lads beat Marietta 27 to 24 Saturday at Nelsonville. Marietta complains N H B&B would be easy on another floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Marietta High School
Nelsonville High Schol Lads
Marietta
Two Deaths at Athens State Hospital Reported
Elizabeth Short aged 41 died at Athens State Hospital Monday from tuberculosis. Her remains were sent to McArthur for burial. Jane Peckenpaugh an inmate of the hospital for sixteen years also died Monday of tuberculosis. Her remains were sent to Pelle Valley for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Short
Athens State Hospital
McArthur
Jane Peckenpaugh
T Pelle Valley
Farm Residence Destroyed by Fire in Baker Settlement
The farm home of George Johnston in the Baker settlement burned to the ground Sunday with all contents as the family was away. The origin of the fire is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jchnston
Baker Settlement
Letter Published Praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound
Minneapolis reader Mrs. Joan G Moran shares how Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her strength after female troubles. The letter urges others to seek the remedy and notes Mrs Pinkham offers confidential, free advice from Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Lydia
Groundhog Shadow Declares Six Week Winter Remains
Bright sun wakes the groundhog Mr Groundbiog who sees his shadow and retreats to sleep for six weeks. The piece traces groundhog prognostication across nations and notes February weather trends to challenge the legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Enaland
Switzerland
France
Scandinavia
Knaland
Africa
Sunny
Washington’s Recovery After Spider Bite Promoted
John Washington of Hoaqueville Texas credits a spider bite treated by doctors failing to cure. He says Publens Arnica Salve completely healed his leg sores after five weeks in bed. Promoted for eczema boils burns and piles at McKee’s Drugstore for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Washington
Hoaqueville
Tex
McKee
Committed To Asylum in Athens State Hospital
A 55 year old woman Hether Brannan was committed to Athens State Hospital after a Wednesday hearing on lunacy called by Probate Judge Lynch. Medical witnesses Dr Merwin and Higgsims testified as to her condition. she had been previously confined to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hether Brannan
Athens State Hospital
Lynch
Dre. Merwin
Higsims
Buehte
Wealthy Women Pledge 60000 for Suffrage Drive
Mrs. Russell Sage and other women of large means pledge 60000 to the national suffrage cause. The gift will be paid in 12000 annually for the next five years as part of the American Woman Suffrage Association's fundraising. The association reports receipts rising from 2544 in 1892 to 25662 in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
United States
American Woman Suffrage Association
Alligator Taxonomy Debate in Early Linguistic Notes
The excerpt discusses taxonomy and etymology, noting that Alligator is linked to the Spanish el largato and mentioning Shakespeare’s classification of the alligator as a fish, reflecting historical linguistic debates.
Jones Appoints Superintendent Amid West Virginia Mining Moves
James Pritchard, from Sugar Creek district in Athens county, is promoted to West Virginia coal fields by Sunday Creek company and to aid in investigations. J D Jones, an electrical expert and mine manager, moves to Athens to oversee Sugar Creek division with a history of leading elevated Trople mines and work with a British syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standay Creek Company
James Pritchard
Jock
Vperry County
Athens County
West Virginia
Pritchard
Perry County
Essons
J. D. Jones
Sugar Creek
Jones
Jaren
Athens
Sunday Creek Company
Mr. Jones
Trople
Perry
Ant
George M. Jones Coal Company
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Purity and Longevity
A short advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood. It argues to avoid illness by cleansing the body and excreting waste, claiming simple use leads to a long life.
West Rushville Oil and Gas Company Formed
The West Rushville Oil and Gas Company plans to operate a territory between Rushville and Bremen fields. Capitalization is $15,000 or 1,000 shares at $26 each. Subscriptions must be paid on or before March 1, 1000, with details to West Rushville or Bremen Banking Mey 2 ville, O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Rushville
Bremen
Jennie Kurt Leaves Toledo for New York Visit
Miss Jennie Kurt departs Toledo to stay with her sister Mrs J W for several days before traveling to New York to visit her brother Edward B Kurt and family for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Kurt
Toledo
J. W
New York
Edward B. Kurta
Secure a Truck and Home Offer Across States
An unclear ad describes a $75 down plan to own a home or vehicle. Mentions Wyoming excursions and trips to Ohio, with references to Brent M. Tmoan and a Pt MO address, but the text is fragmented and has many misprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Wyoming
Ohio
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Hal Murphy
Logan
Catharine Sweeney
William Gardner
Mattie White
Jacob Sherman
Jesse Sweeney
George White
Krmberley
Frank Mallen
Creenlawn
Charles H. Higgins
Janesville
C. BE. M. Jennings
Ralph P. Jennings
R. E. Bonifield
E. C. Burchfield
Parkersburg
B. F. Stout
Joseph MacGregor
Monongahela
O. A
Will Fletcher
Claud Parker
Co. D. Gist
Dorothy Gist
J. W. Bryson
Luster
A. 8. Bethel
C. M. Coypeland
A. A. Atkinson
George McLaughlin
George
Putnam
Abigail Lamb Cone
William Austin
William
James
England
Priatingham
Thomas Austin
Niagara Falls
Prom Mondas’s Daily
D. Sayre
Gleuste
Edmund Harvey
Zanesvillle
Misa Mable Chidister
Mis
Bia Moore
Willie Cline
Gus Townsend
My Townsend
Mt. Blanea
Frank Gross
Premen
Flagdale Oil Company
Ella M. King of
the Ladies
Chillicothe
FE. U. Cave
M. M. Riley
John James
Clark County
George Tippie
Charles Perry
William Cornell
Leslie Matheny
the Plains Church
Will Cornell
Venus Johnson
Chawnee
William Shields
Jiss
E. M. Jennings
Zanesville
Ed Sutton
A. L. Johnson Company
John Roan
Martin J. Duffy
Corning
H. W
Minnie Lambe
Lebanon Junction
Cardus
Cardal
Dies Advisor
Chattanoorwa Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lumbnus Hospital
Attorney & M. Johnson Town
Mr Afidewellyn
Wits
Blanche Howe
John P. Canty
Hocking County
FF. Hooper
Angell Avenue
F. S. Coultrap
R. D. Morgan
Mrs. Thomas Austin
Clarence Cable
W. W. Prown
Harry Mckinsty
Charles l. Kurtz
Jane
C. B. Hentherson
South Congress Street
Hion
Emmett Tompkins
Meigs County
D. A. R. McKinestry
Charten Williams
Texas Panhandle
McKinstry
Laree Land Company
A. C. Dally
Harper, Kan
FE. Morrison
Carpenter
Beverly
W. T. Mitchell
SON Nurserymen
Huntley Run
W Lynch
Vrabaie
J. 8
Wolf's Plains
MR. Groundhog
Sugar Creek Mines
New Man
West Rushville Oil & Gas Company
Denison
Dillinger Pure Rye
White Mountain Whiskey
Monogram Whiskey
S. M. Denison
East Main St
Chillicothe, Ohio
Howell
Howell & Auth, Jackson
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