Personal mentions from Athens and surrounding towns
Tuesday and Wednesday notices list Charles Ne Molet, Rev L A Patterson, W Dempsy, Prof John Hizey, Mrs Elizabeth Noonan, Mrs Russell Bonifield, William Curtis and son, Mrs Pratt, Mrs G Owen Linscott, Mr and Mrs G W Hopkins, Ruth Welch, Hi Rorick, Rev and Mrs W H Boden, J A Ivers, Mrs George Chaney, Sheriff Kelly, Miss Grace Stickney, Miss Verna Johnson, Miss Ella Millican, Mr and Mrs D D Fuller, D P Wyatt, D M Johnson, Mrs George Whipple, J B Wood, Mrs E A Allison, Mrs Ida Hamilton, Dr T L Lowe, and others visiting Athens or traveling to Columbus, Mason City, Reynoldsburg, and Wellston.
Cold Wave Approaches as Rain Spreads Across Nation
A weather forecast describes a precursor rain to a broad cold wave. The system center was in western Kansas with rain in the upper Mississippi valley and snow in the far north. Washington issued a second forecast predicting severe cold by tomorrow and frost extending into northern Texas and Louisiana. A separate item notes a champagne bottle’s toilet employed by 45 workers, and that sweet potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes are native to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Washington
Kansas
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Louisiana
World’s Largest Pal Plant Leaf Discovered in South America
A palm growing in South America has a leaf reported at 50 feet long and 12 feet wide, claimed to be the largest leaf on record. The remarkable specimen underscores the region’s extraordinary flora and prompts scientific interest in its growth patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Oil leasing expands in Athens county and Hebbardsville area
Land leasing surges in Athens county with Lane Brothers of Marietta securing ground near Hebbardsville. Plans call for multiple wells near the Hebbardsville depot and along the K and M tracks on the Elza Armstrong farm. Local firms Ohio Fuel and Supply and Athens Oil Gas and Development pace drilling in Alexander and adjacent townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Lane Brothers
Marietta
Hebbardsville
Elza Armstrong
A. J. Lowe
Caldwell
Noble County
Alexander Township
Ohio Fuel & Supply Company
Secure A Truck Farm And Land Investments
Great bargains offered to small or large investors. Farming year round in North Carolina with $75 down to start ownership. Also bargains in Wyoming irrigated lands. Excursions twice a month from Marietta, Ohio. Call or write Joan M. Poan 434 Fifth St Marietta Ohio 123wkilyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Wyoming
Marietta
Ohio
Joan M. Poan
Fifth St
Lydia E Pinkham The Vegetable Compound A Houston Testimonial
A Houston woman Mrs Bessie L Hicks reports recovery from three years of female troubles chronic dyspepsia and liver issues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges other women to try it. The letter endorses widespread satisfaction with the product and reassures readers of its truthful testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Houston
Texas
Lydia Eb, Pinkham
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Bessie L. Hicks
Cleveland St
New Drink Sparks Rampage In Dry County
Theodore Redlar of Kirtland jailed after a struggle with a deputy sheriff in Painesville Ohio. He toppled into a rage after drinking linseed oil laced beverage, tore clothes in custody, and hurled $175 in torn currency at his wife and children before they fled. He was committed to the Newbury State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry County
Painesville
Lake County
Theodore Redlar
Kirtland
Newbury State Hospital
Will Develop Coal Beds in Gallia County Areas
Williston Ohio Feb 9 The Winhart Coal company of Wellston has optioned and leased several large coal areas near Alice in Gallia county. Drillers are on the ground locating the best sites for drills and work will start in the fore part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Winhart Coal Company
Alice
Gallia County
Bill to Repeal County Roads Statute Introduced
Representative Carl Braun of Franklin county will introduce a county road law bill approved by State Highway Commissioner J C Wonders to repeal a prior law authored by former Governor Harris. The plan shifts road construction costs to the county township and nearby taxpayers, reducing the zone burden from two miles to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Braun
Franklin County
J. C. Wonders
Harris
House of Representatives
Prebie County
High School Lads Fined for Carrying Weapons in Coolville
Coolville Ohio February 10 Constable Monahan arrested three Coolville high school students on warrants from Justice Tidd's court for carrying concealed weapons on January 2. All pleaded guilty, paid fines and costs, and were released on promises of good behavior. They are sons of respected local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
F S. Monahan
Coolville High School
J. M. Tidd
Funeral of Miss Miller at Cumberland Church Hebbardsville
Funeral services for Miss Nancy Miller will be held from Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Hebbardsville Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Miller
Nancy Miller
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Ayers Released From Columbus Workhouse
Will Ayers was freed after serving two days in the Columbus workhouse and has moved to Athens. He paid a $100 fine plus costs for bootlegging, and the balance was settled with Mayor Hedges last week. He was committed to the workhouse in default of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ayers
Columbus
Athens
Hedges
No Woman Should Brow Her Nose in His Presence
A terse saying asserts that a woman should not display disdain toward a man who loves her, framed as strict social advice about comportment and respect within relationships.
Two Princesses Lived Poor On Lake Assawampsett Shores
The two princesses Teweeleoma and Wootone kanuske, claimed as descendants of Masseit, are described as living in poverty on the shores of Lake Assawampsett in Massachusetts. The report frames them as representatives of a lost American royalty with ties to 30 villages and 30,000 red men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masseit
Lake Assawampsett
Mass
Teweeleoma
Wootonekanuske
Messina’s Resting Place Beneath the Sea
A lamented poem describes Messina’s beauty and its destruction by the quake. Angels guard the resting place of loved ones beneath coral beds and mermaid parlor depths as the moon watches from above. Mrs Ellen Casey Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Ellen Casey
Athens
Ohio
Beverly Ohio Fruit Tree Nursery Ad
Beverly Ohio nursery offers lime fruit and ornamental trees shrubs vines roses and berry plants with mail order service and 40 years of experience. Peach trees stocked including leading commercial varieties and advertised as best rooted peach tree in Ohio. Sale of commission and no experience needed for salesmen, outfit free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Ohio
W. T. Mitchell
SON Nurserymen
Lincoln Centenary Stamps On Sale Saturday In Athens
The Athens post office will offer 2 cent red Lincoln centenary stamps depicting the martyred president to mark Lincoln's birth centennial. Supplies are limited. initial sale starts Saturday with larger shipments promised later. Mailboxes for bulky packages to be installed at key street corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Abraham Lincoln
Post Office Department
Lincoln
Morris Avenue
Mast State Street
Campbell Block
West State
North Court Streets
Lincoln cen tenary program set with Gen Grosvenor and Dean Chubb
The Lincoln centennial celebration will be held at Ewing Hall at 7:36 Friday evening with speakers Gen C J Grosvenor and Dean W K B Chubb and a recitation of the Gettysburg Address by Malcolm Douglas. Music includes De Koven Recessional, Gauls Come Ye Messed, the University Glee Club, a vocal march Away Away Old Kentucky Home, and a boys chorus directed by George De Camp. The event is hosted by town and university committees with attendance by the Grand Army post and Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Hall
C. J. Grosvenor
Dean KB. W. Chubb
Malcolm Douglas
Will Alderman
de Koven
Mise Helen Roush
Gaul
Holy City
University Glee Club
Old Kentucky
Ceorge de Camp
Grand Army Post
Daughters of the American Revolution
America
Lincoln
Athens
Thief Steals Mite Box From St Pauls Church
An unknown thief broke into St Pauls Catholic Church on Tuesday night leaving the door unlatched. The brass mite box from the altar railing was removed containing a small sum, estimated between five and six dollars, with no other items disturbed and no clue to the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls Catholic Church
Banahan
Mrs Clark Hlack Sues for Divorce Over Morning Mustache Curling
A Chicago woman, Mrs Clark Hlack, sues for divorce alleging coercive treatment including being compelled each morning to curl her husband’s long silky mustache, a detail highlighted in court filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hlack
Chicago
European nations plan steamship routes to South America
The piece notes rising prosperity in Argentina and neighboring states drawing Sweden Denmark Holland Austria and Russia into expanding trade with South America through new steamship lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Austria
Rusetts
South America
Local Social and Community Notes from Brewen and Nearby
Miss Eunice Patch visits sister Mrs. Siall in Brewen. Mr and Mrs Harry Jacoby visit Jacoby parents in Long Bottom. Miss Rachael Watkins visits sister in Zanes. Funeral attendees from there to Mrs Maude Duncan in Athens. Gladys Gibbs extends visit to sister in Carbondale. Joss Shull on sick list. Mrs Juster Stanley visits parents in Albany. Clyde Jacoby and wife visit Athens relatives. Residents attend show in Athens. Clara Martin calls on relatives. Thomas Griffith takes electrician job in Diflonville and moves family soon. John Gibbs to occupy vacated house by Jim. Bert and Mrs Martin visit Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Patch
Brewen
B. Siall
Harry Jacoby
Mrs. Jacoby
Long Bottom
Rachael Watkins
Zanesville
Maude Duncan
Athens
Gladys Gibbs
Carbondale
Joss Shull
Juster Stanley
Albany
Clyde Jacoby
Clara Martin
Thomas Griffith
Diflonville
John Gibbs
Jim
Bert Martin
Marshfield
Lawyer Declares Step Mother Cause in Murder Trial
The article notes a hypothetical defense claim that a murderer's evient worsened due to a stepmother, arguing social dislike of stepmothers could sway jurors toward acquittal. It discusses the improbability and potential impact of such a defense strategy.
Look of cold disgust mirrors wife’s muted response
No theater needed to read the scene as the line suggests the ordinary married woman reacts to her husband’s tale with cold disgust. The remark contrasts performance with domestic restraint to reveal social nuance.
Medical Journal Questioning Link Between Sports and Appendicitis
A German medical weekly disputes the notion that athletic activity increases appendicitis risk. It concedes that those who have previously suffered an attack should avoid violent exercise for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutsche Medicinisch Wochenhhft
Max Nordan on genius versus ingenuity remark
A remark attributed to the author of Degeneration contrasts genius and ingenuity. He quips that a lunatic at least is certain of his beard and clothes, illustrating a provocative distinction in creative thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Nordan
Probate Judge Lyveh Begins Third Term in Athens County
Lon A W Lynch starts his third term as probate judge of Athens County on February 9. Elected in 1902 from Lee Township, he reflects strong Republican support and wide esteem. A Civil War veteran and prominent Albany native, he has led veterans at G A R events and draws licenses among young people. His bond filed with county commissioners confirms the term through February 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon, A. W. Lynch
Athens County
Ohio
Lynteh
Lyveh
Aeng
Albany
Hig Ow
Athens Coun
Lee
G. A. R Elelem
G. A. KR
Nelsonville Y M C A Event Highlights Local Teachers
Local Nelsonville Y M C A auxiliary held a Friday to Sunday program with teachers and school board members. Prof. M. Copeland of Athens spoke on the business of schools and the role of business men, followed by basketball between Y M C A and high school teams and Sunday Bible reading and songs by Mrs. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Y. Nelsonville
Lee Family
Jon
Methodist Church
Aban
Copeland
Marsh
Jackson Berringer
Tikes
Freer Chandler
Saa
R. Pennebaker
Laughlin
H., Wilson
W. A. Beldon
Cincinnati
Avoid being a fool and seek the short path to success
A columnist urges practical wisdom over hesitation. The piece contrasts dooming oneself to failure by overthinking with taking decisive, efficient action. It encourages readers to stop dithering and adopt a direct approach to life and work.
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Charles Ne Molet
Toolumbus
L. A. Patterson
W. Dempsy
John Hizey
Mica Elman
Memorial Hall
Elizabeth P. Noonan
Parkersburg
William Curtis
Hleary
Rock Springs
Samuel Curtis
Sunnyside Driveway
Pratt
Mason City
W. Va
Alfred Gold
Gold
G. Owen Linscott
Latelle Lovell
Florida
G. W. Hopkins
Ruth Welch
Hi. Rorick
the State Hospital
W. H. Boden
J. A. Ivers
McConnelsville
George Chaney
Hurricane
Nancy Ann Miller
K. PD. Kelly
Jackson
Jackson County
Prof
T. N. Hoover
Grace Stickney
Rogers
John Dyer
Charles Blacker
JL. A. Sprague
H. 8. Siigley
Reynoldsburg
J. BR. Lostro
Mr. Lostro
Mabel Murphy
Verna Johnson
Lowden
Ella Millican
Madison Mills
D. D. Fuller
D. P. Wyatt
Amesville
M. Johnson
Jacksonville
Coover
George Whipple
J. Fisher
Sabina
B. C. Pemberton
New View 4
K. Hf. Rovick
State Hospital
J. B. Wood
Spanish War Claims Commission
E. A. Allison
Ida Hamilton
Oak Hill
O. B. Conkey
T. L. Lowe
Fourth Avenue
Alexander
Cardus
Nola Smith
Sweetser, Lad
Gardus
Gee Toms
Chattanooga
Tena
Italy
UNION
Hk. W. Smith
George Harris
Dora Barker
Joe Tarker
Hiort Bethel
McArthur
Ella Shanks
Rhoda Barker
Grant L Hospital
G. B. Hawk
the Plains
Wim. Cooper
Little Bays
Car Marchfield
Nate Larribe
Wm. Gabriel
Amos Sneddon
Rockland
Painie Rood
Rev. Shuman
Cambridge
Cash
Wd. Baker
Jolbn Smith
Bright
Isiah Baker
Minuwa Snow
Berten Sidders
Pleasanton
Melvin Kenney
Derrell
Pelasie
Virginia
DD. C. Pierce
Bessie Brown
Rhode
John Frashin
George Shamel
Chas. Parker
Zelda
Sheldon Parker
Edward Parker
Emma Kenney
Sherman Parker
Near Hebbardshike
J. H. McPherson
Hief
Lumrig
Howell
Howell & Ruth
Fla
A. W Lynch
Lee Township
C. M. Copeland
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