Local Social Notes and Business Visits
Marietta visitors include John Jackson last week and Grace Jowell visiting relatives. Ira Wooley in Mountville hosted Grandma Wooley. Rev Warren Munn conducts a pro tracted meeting at Dutch Ridge. Eva Conant of Athens visits relatives and attends Dutch Ridge meeting. F R Hoisinton of Athens called to son W H Hoisington’s ill health. mother later took him home for further care. Mary Hoisington and Harvey stay with relatives at Bethany. John Root made a business trip to Stewart. Mrs John Featherstone listed as sick. The small son of Mr and Mrs de Nice is ill. Federal Oil and Gas moves machinery to Fry place and begins drilling.
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John Jackson
Marietta
Grace Jowell
Ira Wooley
Mountville
Grandma Wooley
Warren Munn
Dutch Ridge
Eva Conant
Athens
Detch Ridge
F. R. Hoisinton
W. H. Hoisington
Mary Hoisington
Harvey
Bethany
John Root
Stewart
John Featherstone
Smll
T al. de Nice
Federal Oil & Gas Company
Fry Place
Protracted Meeting and Local Happenings at Federal
Rev Little begins a long revival at Mound Hill aided by Rev Hill and his wife from Columbus. Orence and Hermon Able trip to Glouster. Ira Sands of Morgansville visits sister Mrs C C Fleming. Federal’s new telephone firm plans a line to Glouster soon. Others visit kin at Amesville Mountsville Chesterhill and Hockingport. Quarantine on W A Gibson family due to scarlet fever. Local families and farmers noted on travels and corn plowing plans.
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Little
Mound Hill
Hill
Columbus
Orence
Hermon Able
Glouster
Ira Sands
Morgansville
C. C. Fleming
New Telephone Company of
Federal
Mr. Johnson
Arias Brooks
Bessie Hall
Amesville
Mountsville
Local Social News and Cattle Trade Notes
Mrs Christena Wisenburg is very sick. Mrs Retta Ludwick of Stewart visits her daughter Mrs Leroy Nickoson. Alva Castle of Lottridge called on friends. A social hop at Valentine Christman’s Friday night was enjoyed. Frank Worthen of Success visited over the weekend. James Sewell of Garden bought cattle. A son was born February 31 to Leroy Nickoson and wife.
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Retta Ludwick
Stewart
Leroy Nickoson
Alva Castle
Lottridge
Valentine Christman
Frank Worthen
Success
James Sewell
Garden
Plantville Notice Summary Of Local Happenings
A heavy rain fell twenty four hours from Saturday night through Sunday in Plantville. Valentine day celebrations occurred with affectionate letters and mixed emotions. A protracted meeting continues while Big Woods school remains closed due to the illness of the teacher’s sister who died last week. Mrs James Love visits her husband employed in Guernsey county. Eddie Williams, Mrs Endicott’s ill brother, is very sick. Shepard’s oil rig moved onto Spurrier farm and wells slated for cleaning after a period of idleness.
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Big Woods
James Love
Guernsey County
Eddie Williams
E. Endicott
Shepard
Spurrier
Residents and visitors in Canaaville and Athens region
Mrs L Graham and her son visited relatives in Athens Friday. Miss Lenore Baird, a Guysville high school student, spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs Nelle Bairch of Athens returned home after a week with relatives. W E Joyce left for a short visit in the capital city before resuming work as telegraph operator at Ray on the B and O. Miss Susie Baker called on acquaintances at the county seat Friday. Mr and Mrs F C Webster hosted a social in honor of Miss Frost of Marietta with decorations, games, fortune telling and music, followed by a sumptuous supper. On Friday evening a surprise party honored W E Joyce at his parents’ home, with refreshments served.
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L. Graham
Little Son
Athens
Lenore Baird
Guysville High School
Nelle Bairch
W. E. Joyce
Ray
Susie Baker
F. C. Webster
Miss Frost
Marietta
Cholera Epidemic Quelled in Manila Islands
After an epidemic of cholera in Manila there were 130 363 cases with 82955 fatalities. The disease has been effectively stamped out though sporadic cases remain in the islands.
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Manila
Islands
Oil Driller Recovers From Paralyzing Illness After Pink Pills
Lee F. Cypher of Sistersville West Virginia suffered total paralysis including face and throat after grip in February 1899. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring movement and allowing him to resume work after a miraculous cure. The ad touts pills as effective for nervous disorders and lists price and ordering info from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee F. Cypher
Sistersville
Tyler County
W. Va
Dr. Williams
Mr. Cypher
Slayback and Link Wed at M E Parsonage
Mr Harry M. Slayback of Barlow and Miss Rosa A. Link of Athens were married by Rev. W D Cherrington at the M E parsonage on Saturday evening February 14. Their home will be in Athens.
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Harry M. Slayback
Barlow
Rosa A. Link
Athens
W. D. Cherrington
M. E. Parsonage
Sugar Trust refinery closure sparks layoff surge in Brooklyn
The Sugar Trust shut its Williamsburg New York refinery to keep prices high. As a result over 1,000 workers at the Brooklyn Cooperage Company were thrown out of work.
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The
Sugar Trust
Williamsburg
N. Y
Brooklyn Cooperage Company
Roosevelt Calls Fraternalism a Great Shield for Home
President Roosevelt declared that fraternalism is one of the greatest powers for good government and home protection in the nation. He emphasized its value in supporting civic virtue and social welfare.
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Roosevelt
A Mother's Recommendation and Infant Incubator News
A North Star reader praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup. The product is sold at W. H. McKee's Drug Store. In New York an infant born weighing one pound is reportedly being successfully raised in an incubator.
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J. A. Monroe
North Star
Mich
W. H. McKee
New York
One Minute Cough Cure Cited For Child’s Croup Relief
A. L. Spafford, postmaster of Chester Michigan, reports a sudden croup attack left his little girl unconscious. After administering One Minute Cough Cure repeatedly, swelling and mucus eased and the child recovered quickly. The ad touts the remedy as effective for coughs colds flu and throat and lung troubles with lingering throat chest presence. Cline's Pharmacy promotes the product.
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Croup
A. L. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Cline
Drought Shrinks NSW Livestock By Large Margins
Prolonged drought in New South Wales reduces sheep numbers by 160 million and cattle by 275 thousand over the past year. The shrinkage is expected to raise British demand for American meats globally.
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New South Wales
Kodol Aids Digestion Relieving Stomach Strain
Kodol supplies natural digestive juices to rest and heal the stomach when overloaded. It digests what you eat and helps digestive organs transform food into rich red blood, as advertised by Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Rush to Thunder Mountain Gold Field on Snowshoe Trek
Boise Idaho February report recalls the Thunder Mountain rush in the Bitterroot and Sawtooth range. It chronicles Caswell discovery, early placer and quartz claims, a 100000 bond by Colonel Denny, and a Pittsburgh company ownership. The writer describes snowshoe travel from Kearney Nebraska to Thunder Mountain, perils of snow slides, mountain fever, and vivid hardships on the trail.
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Boise
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
Tis
Bitterpot
Sawtooth Range
America
Caswell
W. H. Denny
Pittsburg
Howling Rockies
California
Kearney
Neb
Chilcogt
Millionaire Minstrel Henry Endorses Blood Wine Health Cure
The renowned stage figure Henry, called the millionaire minstrel king, credits Blood Wine with restoring his health and sleep after a taxing year. He cites its pleasant taste and reasonable cost, and the testimonial is echoed by Mrs Warren Lamphier of Lynn Massachusetts detailing profound relief from nervous exhaustion and kidney issues after using the product.
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Hillenry
United States
Henry
Mr. Henry
Warren Lamphier
Mudge Street
Lynn
Mass
Snowshoe tale of crossing Deadwood summit and Boise City trek
G A Lawrence recounts crossing 25 feet of snow on Deadwood summit and a creek plunge during snowshoeing. He and a partner traveled 160 miles to Boise City in two days, noting Norwegians’ skill and speeds of runs down hills as he jokes about speeds and shadows.
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Deadwood
Boise City
G. A. Lawrence
Daughters of Kentucky Judge Register Coat-of-Arms as Trade Mark
The judge's daughters have entered dressmaking and registered the family coat-of-arms as their trade mark. The move links a noble emblem with their business branding. Their venture leverages the heraldic symbol to distinguish their garments in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Enormous Phaeteal Boree Extended In These Fierce Combats
A writer in Leslie's Weekly describes extraordinary battles between buffalo bulls and lions, noting the immense power and ferocity in such clashes. The account suggests a buffalo can withstand multiple assaults and still pose a formidable challenge to a lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie’s Weekly
Ceenelonnlic
Ben
Evexing
Quote sparks clash over national service duties
An exchange erupts over patriotism and civic duty as a citizen asks what one has done for the country and a politician retorts about personal gain. The Washington Star reports the sharp exchange reflecting public debate on national service and public spirit.
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Eitigen
iWashington Star
Assumed at the Altar Tess’s Travel Deception Exposed
Tess travels under an assumed name to wed. audience learns she married yesterday. The exchange reveals the husband’s true identity, prompting questions about motive and aftermath for Tess and her partner.
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Tess
Jess
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W. A. Gibson
G. W. Fawcett
W. H. Bardin
Effie Bardin
A. J. Mercer
Chesterhill
J. W. Potts
J. Rubberman
Hockingport
Iddo Hanson
Rebecca Hanson
Jasper Hill
Christena Wisenburg
Plantsville
Canaanville
Sam
Uncle Sam
Troy
the Hayner Distiilina GomrAn
West Fifth Street
Daytor
Layne
Woman
General Grosvenor Cigar
SPS
Rockies
W. FL. McKee
Hay
May
N. J. Resnoss Bourcoras
Ont
Mae
Mertina
Phito Hay Specialties Co
Lafayette St
Newark
Matt Health
Martina Soupi
Cline’s Pharmacy
W. H
Bella Storr
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