Social notes from Hebbardsville and surrounding towns
Millfield D A L Carsey and William Crossen spent Sunday at their homes in Hebbardsville. Miss Patience Oldroyd and Oscar Coe of Jacksonville and Miss Josie Caldwell of Athens were guests of the Misses Roberts. C Roberts and G W Sams were in Athens on business Saturday. Misses May and Anna Carter of Jacksonville visited Sunday. Rev Newton filled his regular appointment at Union church Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Hetta Latimer of Hollister stayed Sunday with her sister. Jack Fuller traveled to Glouster Saturday on business. Rev Matheny began a series of meetings at M E church Monday night. Mrs William Oberholzer called on friends in Glouster Monday. John Sprague of the O U spent Sunday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Carsey
William Crossen
Hebbardsville
Patience Oldroyd
Oscar Coe
Jacksonville
Josie Caldwell
Athens
Roberts
C. Roberts
G. W. Sams
May
Anna Carter
Rev. Newton
Union Church
Hetta Latimer
Hollister
Jack Fuller
Glouster
Matheny
M. E
William Oberholzer
John Sprague
O. U
Ruth defeats Tubbs in February law suit ruling
The case of A Ruth versus E Tubbs was heard on February 6 and Ruth won with a $25 judgment. Tubbs will incur about $45 in costs. Also noted are Mrs J Sewell’s notable improvement and Mrs Milo Dinsmoor’s illness. Ray Guthrie returned to Coolville for school. Guysville mail was delayed by high water over the Hocking River crossing. G W Sewell and Gov Guthbe ac sold timber to M Cauty for Snyder Timber Co of Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ruth
E. Tubbs
Ruth
Tubbs
Ray Guthrie
Coolville
Guysville
G. W. Sewell
Gov. Guthbeac
M. Cauty
Snyder Timber Co
Logan
First Mail
Troy
Plantsville Notes Report Local Visits and School Centralization
Nelia Vincent visited Chesterhill friends. Edith Randall returned from Columbus. Mrs. D L Dille is poorly. Martha Kinsey visited J W Potts. next township teachers meeting will be in Plantsville with Prof. Dille aiding. Centralization of schools and road improvements urged. Horses sold well. M E church protracted meeting at Bethel led by Rev T L Haas. Orlando Endicott back from the West for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelia Vincent
Chesterhill
Edith Randall
Columbus
D. L. Dille
Martha Kinsey
Joy
J. W. Potts
Plantsville
Dille
Local Notes and Visits Span Stewart and Surroundings
BiG RUN. Wm. Hoisington took a pleasure trip to Broadwell Thursday. D. A. Setton was at Stewart on business Saturday. Jessie Hoisington of Stewart visits uncle Wm Livingston. Perry Root Blanche Root Ralph Taylor group visited John Featherstone's Saturday. Stanley Rathburn of Bishopville visits relatives here. Millie Barrows closed winter term of school Thursday. Federal Oil & Gas Co. met at Stewart Saturday and located the next well on S. W. Fry's farm opposite John Featherstone's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hoisington
Broadwell
D. A. Setton
Stewart
Jessie Hoisington
Wm Livingston
Perry Root
Blanche Root
Ralph Taylor
John Featherstone
Stanley Rathburn
Bishopville
Millie Barrows
Federal Oil & Gas Co
S. W. Fry
Resignation and Death Reported in Ireland Community
Rev. E R Williams of the Ireland Congregational church resigned effective March first after accepting a call to Buffalo New York. Annie Townsend aged twenty one died February fifth after a yearlong illness. Interment was in the local cemetery Sunday at ten thirty with Rev Williams officiating. Distants attendees included Mr and Mrs Lynn Ogg of Chillicothe Oscar Bingmann of Athens Clarence Bingman of Nelsonville Elmer Bingman of Nelsonville and Clara Townsend of Little Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Beebe
Chester Bingman
Marietta College
G. W. Flinn
Athens
Perry Bingman
Cincinnati Hill
Fiossie Richardson
E. R. Williams
Ireland Congregational Church
Clarence
Elmer Bingman
Nelsonville
Clara Townsend
Little Hocking
Dowler Ridge Notes and Local Socials
Mrs Carter is seriously ill. Mrs Della Shaw moved from Hamden to Nelsonville. Emmett Dowler, infant son of Eugene Dowler, is sick. The funeral of Jacob Brooks was held at Dowler Chapel with Rev Black of Marshfield officiating, burial in Brook Cemetery. A box social at F F Dowler’s home was enjoyed by all. Riley Nice on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Della Shaw
Hamden
Nelsonville
Emmett
Eugene Dowler
Jacob Brooks
Dowler Chapel
Black
Marshfield
Brook's
F. F. Dowler
Riley Nice
Ghostly Visit Haunts Whaling Ship Speedwell Tale
In March 1862 the Philadelphia bark Schuylkill met the brig Speedwell bound for Gibraltar with coal. A ghost aboard the Golden Horn leads to crew desertion and a string of sightings from midnight to 2 a.m. The crew tests ropes nets and light to trap the specter, but the shadow remains unseen faces and soundless, until mutiny and fear push the vessel toward idle berths and eventual Australian charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IT. S. Hale
Schooylkill
Philadelphia
Speedwell
Biscay
Gibraltar
Ring
Josiah Bemis
Port St. Louis
Mauritius
Bombay
Deyion
Liverpool
St. Louis
Fa'castle
Cook
Steward
Mr. Leslie
Cape Town
Water
Australia
M. Quad
What She Wears in a Victorian Fashion Note
The article surveys 19th century fashion focusing on green gowns paired with white satins and lace for ballroom wear, white dominates debutante gowns, chiffon velvet cloaks debut, and accessories like pearls, brooches, ribbons enhance youthful toilettes. It notes cloak linings, embroidery, and oriental color trends, plus motor fur outfits and practical street cloths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Guipure Lave
Outlaw Traits and Rail Watch Inspections in Indiana
A World’s Worth profile recalls a frontier outlaw who refused to abandon a comrade. It also describes how railroad inspectors test and approve railroad watches carried by engineers and firemen, detailing biannual and monthly checks, standards for open face versus hunting cases, and procedures for confirming accuracy and reliability on electric headlight equipped locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anc
Decorative Notes on New Furnishings and Bric-a-Brac
Net curtains remain the most popular decor item with old brass, copper, and pewter bric-a-brac highly valued. Antique furniture draws continued interest as old andirons gain fresh demand among collectors.
Blood Wine praised for miraculous cures and patient recovery
The letter extols Blood Wine as a cure for chronic diarrhea and other ailments. William Bowie of Charlestown describes a long battle with illness, doctors failing, until Blood Wine restored his health. He claims the medicine saved his life and praises its value. Many physicians purchase Blood Wine for patients and hospitals use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Charlestown
Mass
Blood Wine touted by ex senator Hanson as disease cure
An advertisement hails Blood Wine as a universal remedy that cleanses the blood and cures disease. It cites Ex-Senator Hanson of Massachusetts praising its effects, claims free blood analysis by a Worcester expert, and offers the product for fifty cents to seven dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Massachusetts
Lowell
Senator Hanson
Daudelin Co
Worcester
Massa
Sam Walker Seeks Legislature Nomination At County Convention
A Davisburg county convention draws a speech by Sam Walker who declares his desire to go to the legislature and nominates himself. He jokes about his literacy and reads as a strong advocate, vowing to stand firm on election day against opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davisburg
Sam Walker
Bill
Legislacer
Tereby
Bam Walker
A Hat Choice Sparks Sudden Tragedy
A shopper in a millinery shop hesitates over many hats then selects one, exclaiming its prettiness. Moments later a sudden tragedy unfolds, overshadowing the small decision with a grim turn of events. The incident alters the shop’s ordinary routine and draws local attention.
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Athens County
Millfield
M. E. Church
Bethel
T.L. Haas
Orlando Endicott
West
Ireland
Dowler Ridge
Layner
Hayner
Company
Hayher Distilling CO
West Fifth St
Dayton
Tyes
Igbor
el Paso
Monrow
Ics
Rome
Eapd
Se Opposition
Uat
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