Local Briefs Describe Visits Illness and Events
Local items note H M Woods visiting friends in town and Mrs K M Enlow visiting Columbus. W B Lawrence is home with influenza. Mrs Eli Dunkle hosts her mother Mrs Bothwell. Several residents travel for work or medical reasons, engagements announced, and community members celebrate a deputy auditor’s birthday with Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Enlow
Columbus
W. B. Lawrence
Grippe
Eli Dunkle
Bothwell
McArthur
Court opens February term of common pleas with indictments
The February term of the common pleas court began Monday with grand jury empaneling. Seventy five witnesses were examined across eight cases, four indictments found. public for three: Charles Russell grand larceny Jacob Shuler assault and battery Stephen Miller liquor to a minor. Court adjourned Wednesday until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Hiram Baughman
Waterloo
F. M. Barker
Charles Wilkes
William Meighen
Lodi
Henry Barrows
Rome
Thos. Biddison
Trimble
N. E. Day
Athens
A. A. Allen
Henry Hyde
Peter Josten
Reuben Wagner
Wesley Bowers
Alexander
Scott Tippie
Thos Daffee
Griffin Lewis
Grand Jury
I. M. Foster
Charles Russell
Jacob Shuler
Stephen Miller
Lititia Giles
John J. Giles
Abner Juniper
Margaret Dew
E.J. Rosser
Loretta Driggs
George Taylor
Scott to Visit Hotel Tonight for Special Eye Clinic
Local notice states W. S$. Scott will appear at a hotel to discuss an eye care special. Details on date and venue are incomplete in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la W
Scott
Iene ‘of
Daughters of the American Revolution Form Athens Chapter
Twelve ladies with verified papers organize a Nabby Lee Ames chapter in Athens. Officers: regent E B Armstrong Hebbardeville vice regent Mary Slattery registrar Grace Biddle board of management Mary C deSteigner Florida Sprague Jennie Jewett Henderson secretary Lydia Lash Evans treasurer Jennie Jewett Henderson. A February 21 congress in Washington, D C will include Armstrong as delegate with alternates Lena Slattery Grace Biddle Mary Slattery. The chapter will document Nabby Lee Ames life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society
Athens
E. B. Armstrong
Hebbardeville
Mary Slattery
Grace Biddle
Hmeeting
Nabby Lee Ames
Board of Management
Mary C. deSteigner
Florida Sprague
Jennie Jewett Henderson
Lydia Lash Evans
Washington, D.C
Armstrong
Lena Slattery
Wise Men Conclave Dedicates 43 Members in Local Ceremony
A special train brought 200 Wise Men from Wellston Oak Hill Zal ewski and Marshfield to aid in conferring the degree on 43 initiates into Conclave No 9 of Seven Wise Men. The rite completed near two o clock as W H Farrell hosted a banquet in the Norris restaurant room before the visitors departed on the early B and O 8 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Oak Hill
Zalewski
Marshfield
K. of P
W. H. Farrell
Norris
January Attendance Report for Chauncey Advanced Grade
The following pupils were present every day of January in Chauncey schools advanced grade: Harry Schoonover, Lloyd Pendergrass, Alva Karns, Andy Kranyik, Charles Howard, Carl Gardner, Frank Griffith, Willie Cornell, Addie Smith, Mable Hail, Frankie Howard, Ollie Howard, Carrie Fuller, Anna Fuller, Goldie Drake, Cilla Cunningham, Allie Burchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry Schoonover
Lloyd Pendergrass
Alva Karns
Andy Kranyik
Charles Howard
Carl Gardner
Frank Griffith
Willie Cornell
Addie Smith
Mable Hail
Frankie Howard
Ollie Howard
Carrie Fuller
Anna Fuller
Goldie Drake
Cilla Cunningham
Allie Burchfield
Palmer Couple Wed by Rev. Cyrus Rose in Ky
Charles Martin and Miss Bertha Palmer of St. Charles Kentucky were married by Rev Cyrus Rose Monday evening at his residence on College street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
Bertha Palmer
St. Charles, Ky
Cyrus Rose
College Street
Leg Breaks at Shale Bank Injury to George Carsey
George Carsey a brick plant worker at Shale Bank suffered a left leg fracture Monday afternoon when a rock about two hundred pounds fell on him. He was taken home on High Street and Drs Merwin and White treated the broken bone below the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carsey
Brick Plant
Shale Bank
High Street
Dra. Merwin & White
Pearl Provo Died at 25 After Dropsy Illness
Pearl Provo daughter of James and Tucker died of dropsy at her Parkersbury home. The body lay with her aunt Mrs Elizabeth Bishop, funeral services were held at Asbury Church, conducted by Rev Parkins. She joined Asbury Church at age twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury
Pearl Provo
James Tucker
Parkersbury
Elizbeth Bishop
Parkins
Asbury Church
Physical Culture Class Offered by 47-Day Fast Figure
J W Slaughter, known for a 47 day fast at the Physical Culture Institute New York, is to teach a class in physical culture hygiene diet and scientific breathing for disease cure. He will take one consumptive for private instruction and cure him free. For information contact J L Edmundson’s Tailoring Establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Slaughter
Physical Culture Institute
N. Y
Athens
J. L. Edmundson
Bishop Moore to Visit Local Methodist Church
Bishop David H. Moore of China and Rev. Dr. Oldham of Chicago will preach at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon and evening February 11. This visit is Moore's only chance to meet old friends before sailing for the orient in early March. The church aims to give a warm reception to the two visiting pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
David H. Moore
China
Oldham
Chicago
Methodist Church
Orient
Reunion at Gallipolis Honors Officers in Fatal Home Raid
Sheriff Andrew Murphy and Marshal Peter Finsterwald attended a reunion in Gallipolis marking the first anniversary of a deadly confrontation during a botched home robbery against Mrs Priestly. Athens officers who helped in the incident were invited. memories of the bloody battle and the deaths of Lyle and Williams were recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Murphy
Peter Finsterwald
Gallipolis
Lyle
Williams
Batttle
West Athens Briefs Include Accident And Local business
John Curran returning from a call missed a walk with John Gleason Jr and struck his head on an old oil can injuring his right eye. Anthony McGraw Jr of Kilvert visited here. M Bowers has been in Murray City two weeks aiding Home Telephone. Workers at the gravel bank west of town plan to stay through spring and summer as K and M prepares to put its track in top condition. Leyshon of Gillian and Minshall Coal Co passed through from Middleport. he is involved in coal ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curran
John Gleason, Jr
Anthony McGraw, Jr
Kilvert
Bowers
Murray City
Leyshon
Gillian & Minshall Coal Co
Big Run
Middleport
Marietta Prepares For G A R Encampment in May
Marietta plans to host the next Ohio Department G A R encampment in May with events on the 12th 18th and 14th. Citizens back the effort to uphold the citys centennial reputation and historic standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio Department
G. A R
Buckeye State
Private Dalzell Seeks Old Athens Friends After Fifty Years
Ed Messenger reports Private Dalzell, once the youngest student at Ohio University, asks for old Athens acquaintances. He recalls wide youth connections and hopes surviving friends or their descendants respond after half a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Messenger
Ohio Univeristy
Athens
Dalzell
Not Called For Letters At Athens Post Office
A list of uncalled letters at the Athens Ohio post office dated Monday January 19 includes Burdette M D Burrows W and others. Recipients are advised to say they were advertised when calling for these letters. Postmaster D Gist signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Burdette
M. D
Burrows
Caldwell
F. C
Glark
F. L
Cunningham
John
Derrett
Fisher
Austin
Grosvenor
James
Ginna
Helen A
Sage
L. B
Lee
Lizzie
McKee
Edna
Morris
Kate
Moraga
Ear
Police C
Pollak
Herman
Ritenour
Minnie
Rush
Martha
Rickey
J. W
Shaw
Simms
Geo. W
Stout
Mra
Sullivan
J. M
Sime
R. J
Probate Judge Dinner Honors Albany Candidate
Probate judge elect A W Lynch of Albany hosted a six o clock dinner Monday evening at Hotel Athens for the executive committee office force from the last fall campaign. Present were Mr and Mrs Lynch their niece Miss Lynch Miss Nell Michael Miss Josie Edmundson Miss Bertha Gillett Mr and Mrs John Finsterwald Chairman L G Worstell and Secretary E Woodworth. Judge Lynch will begin his duties next Monday February .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lynch
Albany
Hotel Athens
Lynch
Miss Lynch
Nell Michael
Josie Edmundson
Bertha Gillett
John Finsterwald
L. G. Worstell
E. ©. Woodworth
A. C. Club Exonerated in Society Row
An Athens article claimed a misread in society circles harmed the A. C. Club. The club is exonerated for lack of facts, noting mutual apologies and a gentlemanly resolution among young men and a lady-like act by the other party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C
Athens
Cordial of Cod Liver OU Aims to Fight La Grippe
Advertises Hagee's Cordial as the greatest extinguisher of La Grippe claiming it pours out the disease fire and rebuilds tissues with a new thin palatable fluid, avoiding grease and nausea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagee
Marriage License Notices From Local Parade of Names
Marriage license records list Zelalia Hopstetter with Lula Bartlow P O Warner with Bertha Wood Charles Martin with Bertha Palmer W M Lash with Lydia M Parker Charles Golden with Bertha Walton in a local notice listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelalia Hopstetter
Lula Bartlow
P. O. Warner
Bertha Wood
Charles Martin
Bertha Palmer
W. M. Lash
Lydia M. Parker
Charles Golden
Bertha Walton
Grosvenor's Book Generating Wealthy Backing Inquiry
General Grosvenor denies letters attributed to him seeking subscriptions for The Lives of the Presidents. A Washington publisher used alleged letters to solicit funds from Wall Street bankers and brokers, with original sets sold from 100 to 1000 dollars. The General calls the letters forged and vows to prove his claim, a belief shared by many in his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Washington, D. C
Wall Street
Pain Balm Offers Quick Healing for Wounds
The scratch of a pin may cause loss of a limb or death from vpload poisoning, but danger is avoided by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic healing liniment for cuts bruises and burns. For sale by McKees Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKees’ Drug Store
Missionary Tea Set by Presbyterian Ladies
The Ladies of the Presbyterian church will host a missionary tea in the church parlors on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Brooks Orchestra to Present Dislocated Organ on Friday
The Brooks Orchestra will perform Friday afternoon February 27 featuring a new Dislocated Organ by conductor Thomas Preston Brooks. It promises an electrical, innovative effect that must be heard and seen to be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke's Marine Band
San
Brooks
Thomas Preston Brooks
Resolution of Respect for Aaron Ogg by Amesville lodge
At a Pebrom 1908 meeting Amesville No. 278 F. and A. M. passed resolutions mourning the loss of brother Aaron Ogg. They express sorrow for the departed’s family, note him as a man and father, drape the lodge in mourning for thirty days, and authorize publication and copies to be sent to the family. Amenville, Feb. 2, 1908.
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Amesville No
Pebrom
Aaron Ogg
Amesville Lodge No. 278
Mankand
Ean
Presbyterian church fund drives with cooking school
A local Presbyterian church plans a cooking school to raise funds, with a target of 57 dollars donated during the event. The effort aims to support church programs and community work this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Nomination Bid Sparks Debate in Nelson Arena
Don Carlos Cable of Nelson enters the arena as a candidate while Miss Anna Brown nears her centenary, having lived at the same Market Street residence all her life in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carlos Cable
Nelson
Anna Brown
Market
England
Mrs Elmer Goldenwilt Hosts History Club Meeting
Mrs Elmer Goldenwilt invites members to a History club gathering next Saturday afternoon at Brown's Shoe Store on Cour Street. Also noted is Mrs Julia Z Friday in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Goldenwilt
The
History Club
Brown's
Cour Street
Julia Z
Prices For Sermons Through the Ages
Fragmentary text recounts pricing of sermons from medieval times to the seventeenth century. It notes a 1404 transaction in Llandaff for a sermon on the annunciation and mentions varied costs for sermon collections, including a bishop’s purchase and comparisons to other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Johnson
Llandaff
St Margaret's
Westmilpster
Religious Examinations Reveal Student Insights
An English teacher training college uses written tests for admission. Candidates answer questions on religious instruction. Sample responses include a blank on religious knowledge and a reply attributing understanding to the vicar. The diction suggests quirks in the exam prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gu Englist Eleared Training College
Aemeel
Yicar
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Zenner
D. Zenner & Company
H. M. Woods
New Martinsville, W. Va
Nettie Light
Toledo
Minnie Musselman
Canaanville
E. J. Kessinger
L. D. Poston
Nelsonville
T. A. Copeland
Shade
Jos. Slater of
Radcliff
W. Va
L. H. Smith of
Stewart
Amelia Walker
F. Earl DeWeese
Chillicothe
Davis
Thomas Dick
A. G. Elder
Sunnyside
J. P. Wood
Spanish Claims Commission
L. 8. Woodworth
Millfield
E. C. Woodworth
F. Berry
H. S. Holmes
Carl Berry
del Sims
Sam Sommer
Hockingport
Amsy Hooper
Clarksburg
Samuel Stillman
Fred Severs
Herman Studer
W. A. Craft of
W. B. Southerton
D. H. Moore
Little Daughter
Frank C. Rochester
G. S Putnam
Carpenter Street
Charles L. Orr
Pratts Fork
William 8. Merrell Chemical Company
Cincinnati
Silas Hall
Muncie
Indiana
B. W. Hall
E. N. Calloms
Toledo Junction
Herman Stader
Columbus Hospital
C. L. Kurtz
Elizabeth Kurtz
C. B. Parker
C. D. Gist
John Gist
J.H. Lowry
Richard
Florida
Guysvillle
Marie Dalrymple
Frank Rogers
Frenchtown
New Jersey
Roy Wilson
West Union Street
Winfield Scott
Odd Fellows
Lunn
Herman Monroe
Parkersburg
David
van de Water
W. E. Shields & Co
John Morgan Et al
Gertrude Brooks
Asel Cooley
Jom M. Chase
Amanda Chase
Annie Haning
Beshrod Hall
Albert Moore
A. R. Bell
Wm. Brevard
A. M. Mooney
D. A. R. Organized
Martin Palmer
West
G. A. R. Encampment
A. C. Club
Grosvenor’s Book
General Grosvenor
General Grosvenor Cigar
Cline’s Pharmacy
Amenville
Makting W Ctear
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