Remarkable 103 Year Old Athens Woman Lifetime Spans Three Centuries
Afrs Nancy Border Ayers of Athens Monroe County West Virginia is celebrated for reaching 103 years. Born at the dawn of the 19th century in what is now West Virginia she has seen every US president except three. Her long life includes farm work and church involvement with a large family lineage. She recently arrived in Athens to spend her remaining days with her son on Race Street.
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Athenos
Nancy Border Ayers
Monroe
West Virginia
Fife
Allegheny
Old Dominion
United States
Virnla
Green Bear River
Virginia
Cregey
FP. Ww
Eght
Sfonree County
Athens
C. By
Race Street
Demagogic Rant Targets Pryan and Schmidt in Ohio Race
The text rails at Hans Schmidt and Billy Pryan in a mock political tirade about the Ohio gubernatorial race. It mocks money questions, proposes free money, and imagines a conspiratorial program to influence voters and electors with cheap metals and manipulated coinage.
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Koobernatorial
Inderschtate
Ohio
Willy Pryan
Schoost
H. Semidt
Hans Schmidt
Historief
Lincoln
Seigel
Canata
Canata Righde
Schoose
Cheff Tafts
Effy Pony
Pat Holler
Effer
Shoud
Pluy Pryan
Gorner
Republican Hosts Indorse General Grosvenor in Athens Banquet
Republican leaders and supporters gathered Friday at Hotel Berry for a county banquet praising General Grosvenor. The event featured speeches by E. J. Biddison and A. E. Price among others, with Major D. Jewett presiding.
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Ds. Jewett
Price
Grosvenor
S. IT. ‘Bright
Logan
J. 31. Wood
Common Pleas Bench
Jon. F. C. Haswell
Meigs County
C. S. Rannels
Hocking-Vinton
C. C. Middleswart
Washington County
J. J. Carpene
Melp
Parson's Christmas at Albany Presbytery
The Cumberland Presbyterian parsonage at Albany hosts Santa Claus and helpers for ten days. Gifts from Albany Hebbardsville and Wingett Chay el congregations include a robe, driving gloves, horse blanket, new Bible, silverware, table linen, cash, and other comforts.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Parsonage
Albany
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Hebbardsville
Wingett Chayel
Santa
Joslaa
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsed by Justice HlaPleton
Clarkeborg New Jersey justice of peace G HlaPleton advocates DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best pills for constipation and bowel troubles. Cline's pharmacy supplies the remedy.
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G. Hlapleton
Clarkeborg N. J
DeWitt
Cline
Polit party committees endorse Grosvenor in Athens county
Friday two committees met to transact business and toast election prospects. The central committee unanimously endorsed General Charles H. Grosvenor for renomination in the Eleventh district, pledging support and selecting his delegates. The event drew many local Republicans at Hotel Berry and a long, lively reception.
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Ll Moore
E. J. Biddison
A. E. Price
Athens County
ED Sarre
W. 5. Bower
Groovenor
Athena County
Charles H. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Congress
Tvo
F. G. Biddison
H. S. King
John Lax
W.S. Bower
E. C. Woodworth
Public Installation Banquet for Knights Templar Athena Commandery
A public installation of officers for Knights Templar Athena Commandery No 15 followed by a banquet at Hotel Berry. Installation conducted by B W Cornell with officers led by George R Walker Grand Marshal. Guests included Sir Knights and ladies. speeches by Cornell Grosvenor Goodspeed Jewett and Jewett. Music by Selbys orchestra concluded the event.
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Knights Templar Athena Commandery
No. 15
Hotel Berry
B. W. Cornell
Frank H. Logan
Sworl
Peter Kern
Wiliam J. Hastings
Masonic Temple
R Cec Ic Une
J. Halliday Cilic
Daniel W. Cornell
C. H. Grosvenor
J. A. Goodspeed
L. M. Jewett
Hotel Derry
Selby
Former Athenian Doctor Dr Chauncey Landon Dies
Dr Chauncey P Landon longtime Athens resident died Saturday at his Westerville home after months of illness. Born in Athens Ohio he had English and Hewitt lineage. He served as a Civil War surgeon and belonged to the 133rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He leaves two sons K E Landon and Hal Landon and two daughters Mrs George L Converse and Miss Rowena H Landon.
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Chauncey P. Landon
Athens
Westerville
Dr. Landon
Isaz
Hewitt
Worcester
Mass
O. P. Landon
George Landon
D.D
K. E. Landon
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hal Landon
Washington
Commercial Tribune
George L. Converse
Congressman Converse
Rowena H. Landon
Ln Central High School Colombus
O, VF
Benj. Orme Dead Pioneer Resident of Dover Township
Benjamin Orme aged about 81 died after a prolonged illness in Grosvenon January 5 1900. He leaves a wife and four children James B. Orme Nelsonville Thomas J. Orme Cleveland and Samuel and Mary at home. Funeral Friday at 0 oclock conducted by Rev D D Canfield. Interment Nye Cemetery Chauncey.
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D.D. Canfield
Nye Cemetery
Chauncey
Annual Banquet Held by ALDANY Club at Hotel Beery
The fourth annual banquet was held Saturday night at Hotel Beery in ALDANY. An elegant supper was served and a cheerful evening followed. Attendees included Frank S. Carpenter KH T. McKinstry Harry Brown JXS Brown Frank St. Sorong Dr E L Murphy Dr C J Jones Orville Oates John Lindley J G Verhes J N Cline Yeo Zimmerman Herbert Swain and Harry W. McKinstry.
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W. W. Reynes
Hotking County
O. E. Vollenweider
Vinton County
E Lefever
Morgan County
J. P. Wood
J. B. Alica
E. G Biddison
A. M. Lewis
J. M. Foster
C. D. Hopkins
J.D. Brown
Athena
W. B. Johnson
Trimble
Jewett
King
E. R. Walker
W. K. Scott
A. G. Henry
M. A. Dixon
J. W. Armstrong
Fenry Fiesterwald
Addison Parker
Orville Kiger
C.F. Orr
N. C. Towsnsend
Alex, Nelson
John McDonald
Homer Stephenson
William Roach
James McVicker
L. D. Lampwan
E. C. Woodworth
H. G Stalder
J. R. Wilson
S. B. Hill
J.w.bryson
D. H. Williams
Edward Vorhes
Andrew Murphy
John Lax
G. D. Hide ‘Nour
W. B. Sissons
John McLaughlin
A. P. White
Congressional Committee
T. O. Crossen
J. M. Thomas
John Finsterwald
C.W. Porter
D. Edwards
C. H. Bryson
E. H. Rorick
F.C. Rochester
J. Teutinger
H. A. Hancing
W. F. Scott
Silas Dew
D. A. St. McKinstry
Chas, Pierce
F. H. Datton
Geo, Kinty
HR. E .Ryan
A.S Bethel
A. J. Frame
C. H. Welch
Henry O'Bieness
C. S. MecDougal
T. S. Biddle
W. XS. Alderman
J. M. Lavell
Eugene Williams
Jas. Dew
Jas. McCormick
Fred Bougher
L. G. Worster
W. G. Hickman
C L
Aldany
Hotel Beery
Frank S. Carpenter
KH. T. McKinstry
Harry Brown
J. XS. Brown
Frank St. Sorong
EL. Murphy
C. J. Jones
Orville Oates
John Lindley
J. G. Verhes
J. N. Cline
Yeo. Zimmerman
Herbert Swain
Harry W. McKinstry
New Year's Ball Lights Up State Hospital Entrance
New Year's Ball at the State Hospital drew over two dozen couples to a delightful night of waltzes and two steps. The ten-year celebration dawn began in a witching mood as guests lingered to hear the orchestra.
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State Elospital
Sweet
Aged Athens Resident Mrs Rhoda Barker Ste dman Dies
Mrs. Rhoda Barker Steadman aged 79 long resident of Athens died Friday afternoon at her Congress street home after a week of illness. She contracted pneumonia following a cold after visiting Mr and Mrs C H Porter. Survived by daughter Mrs Julia E Arscott and sister Mrs Tryfena Smith, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held Sunday at her home conducted by Rev Cyrus Stose. Burial in local cemetery.
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Rhoda Barker Steadman
Athens
Congress Street
C. H. Porter
Andrew
Rhoda Glass
Spithdo
E William &. Stedman
Julia E. Arscott
Stedman
Tryfena Smith
Cyrus Stose
Kodkcylas
New Cemetery
Remains Brought to Ohio After Idaho Death
Mr. L G Worstell attended the funeral of his brother Edward Worstell in Tappan after his death near Lewiston Idaho. Edward, 82, was a bookkeeper for a mining company and died from internal injuries after a wagon overturned. Lewiston parties have been asked for more details.
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Ohio
L. G. Worstell
Tappan
Edward Worstell
Léwiston
Idaho
Tappa
Edward Orstell
Ud ¥ Ege
Lewiston
Returned From Dakota Proclaims Prosperous Western States
H H Wickham concludes a week long tour through Missouri and the Dakotas returning from North Dakota where he stayed with his brother Hon P B Wickham at Glen Al. Wickham cites flourishing Western business and lingering free silver debate as reasons for farmers and stockraisers to back the administration next year.
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H.H. Wickham
Missouri
North Dakota
Hon
P. B. Wickham
Glen al
Wickham
Dakotas
Officers Elected for F and A Brotherhood Lodge
In Coonville on January 2 the following officers will be installed on January 12 A M Frame W B L RM Griffin S W L Posey J W G W Harman secretary FP ondb Jor treasurer AD Carleton SD 3) b Shields J D W D Creesy and F P Dinamore stewards J M Tidd Tyler
Deafness Cure Claims via Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Liaise Catarr Core and promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best, with circulars from J Cheney & Co.
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tc. Hall
One Minute Cough Care Praised Across Local Notices
Athens county veterinary surgeon Dr Rowcon noted for service. Nelson's Biz 4 advertises discounts and cash terms. Selina, Georgia praises Ore Alinute Cough Care as a charm curing coughs colds and bronchitis. Cline's Pharmacy promotes the only harmless remedy with immediate results for throat and lung troubles.
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Thad
Cline
Rowcon
Athens County
Main
Union Streets
Athens
Travis
Southern Railroad
Selina
Local Patient Praises Gone Minute Cough Care
J. J. Berry of Sugartown Pa reports using Gone Minute Cough care after doctors failed to treat pneumonia. He claims the remedy cured his illness and also helped his children with whooping cough and other respiratory troubles.
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J. J. Berry
Sugartown
Ichredo Pneumonia College
Montiera
FS. Poate Pharmacy
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Bain Diing
Nelsonville
Common Pleas Court
Mary A. Warren
Elza Warren
Bodwie E. Warren
Llorenzo D. Crippen
Samuel Crippen
William Crippen
Louisa Crippen
C. Campbell
Oliver B. Milllat
Albert H. Dickson
aRalae
Catherine Raine
Erce
Nelson
Aska
Charg
Modern Woodmen
Woodman of America
G Stowe
Ztretbany
Hed Marshfield
L. Henry
W. Creu
W. A
C. 1. Grosvenor
Wkt
Sumner
C. H. Grosvenos
Ansers
Knights Templar
Benj. Orme
Rhoda B. Stedman
Dakota
Causite
Saedeles
Doesooes
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