Personal Mention Highlights Wide Circle of Visits
The column notes multiple travels and visits among local families and guests. Mrs. Charles H. Brown visits Maetta to see her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry travel to Fort Thomas Kentucky to see son Dr. Z. L. Henry. Prof. H. R. McVey and son Martin visit parents in the area. Other households host relatives from Columbus Sydney Cheshire and Marietta with brief mentions of illness and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Brown
Maetta
Prof
H. R. McVey
Martin
Sydney
Wallace W. McVay
Athens Visitors and New Years Reunion Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Saylor of Albany were Athens visitors today. Clarence Bingman spent New Years with his parents in Coolville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Saylor
Albany
Athens
Clarence Bingman
Coolville
Mrs J D Raw Guests Mrs W B Bentley on Morris Avenue
Mrs J D Raw of Marysville is the guest of Mrs W B Bentley on Morris Avenue. The visit highlights social ties in the Marysville community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Raw
Marysville
W. B. Bentley
Morris Avenue
Newark man visits Warren brothers on Washington Street
P. D. Bitlis of Newark is visiting the Warren brothers at their home on Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Bitlis
Newark
The
Warren Bros
Washington Street
Local visitors and travel notices from Marshfield and Detroit
Mr and Mrs P Mourn returned Friday from a visit with relatives in Carthon. A BE Lewellyn BE Robinett and T Russell of Marshfield were business visitors here today. Mrs Carl Berry returned this morning from a week with Mrs Joe Bush in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. P. Mourn
Carthon
A. BE. Lewellyn
E. Robinett
T. Russell
Marshfield
Carl Berry
Joe Bush
Detroit
Mich
Local visits end as Barrie trio returns home
Dr. H. B. Siigley and his parents leave Barrie Ontario after a brief visit and return home Friday evening. Mrs. Carl Porter and daughter Julia stay in Middletown with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickering for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Siigley
Barrie
Ontario
Carl Porter
Julia
Middleport
Charles Pickering
Warren Family Visits and Holiday Travelers Return Home
Messrs Jesse and Dick Warren of Buter Missouri visit their father O Warren and uncles Sam and Jesse Warren along with Mr and Mrs D H Williams and Elizabeth after holidays in Columbus. Prof and Mrs F H McVay and three children return to Beverly. Mrs Stuart Laughlin arrives from Chicago to stay with her parents on May Avenue. George Parker family returns from New England. Minnie Bishop, Warren teacher, returns to Warren. Reynolds children Helen and Fred visit relatives in Logan and Dayton then depart. C C Millikan guests of George M Hickle on New Year’s Day in Lancaster before visiting Columbus and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse and
Dick Warren
Buter, Mo
O. Warren
Sam and
Jesse Warren
F. H. McVay
Beverly
Stuart Laughlin
May Hudson
Chicago
Ill
8. M. Hudson
May Avenue
Minnie Bishop
Warren Public Schools
R. F. Bishop
Warren
George Reynolds
Helen
Fred
John White
Logan
George DeCamp
Dayton
C C. Millikan
George M. Hickle
Lancaster
Couple heads to Columbus before returning to Kalkaskia
Mr and Mrs John Mourn leave after visiting the parents Mr and Mrs P Mourn. They travel to Columbus for a few days then plan to return home to Kalkaskia Michigan.
Mrs T B White Visits End
Mrs T B White, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs James Ballard, left this morning for a few days in Logan with friends before returning to her home in Zanesville. Miss Wilma Schmitz, also visiting, left this morning for her home in Washington Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. White
James Ballard
Logan
Zanesville
Wilma Schmitz
Washington, Pa
Local Visitors and Trips Highlight Weekend Wanderings
Dr and Mrs C L Jones and children visited relatives in Albany Sunday. Mr and Mrs R Hysell of Marshfield joined Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton today. Mrs John Graham of Columbus came for several days with relatives. Warren Border and cuier Helen visited Sunday. Constance Leete returned home after holiday with her father in Portsmouth. Charles Eddy and family left for Dungiven after visiting his mother Mrs Thomas Walsh. J A Horn, guest of his sons, returned to Medina. Elmer A Martin of Vandalia store in Hocking left for Linton Indiana for vacation with a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance ‘Leete
Portsmouth
J. A. Horn
B. Bk. Horn
Medina
Elmer A. Martin
Vandalia
Hocking
Linton, Ind
Kenyon College Welcome for Visiting Students
Wison Welch and Allen Goldsmith return to Kenyon college after holidays with Mr and Mrs H Welch. James Linscott came back yesterday from Kissimmee Florida where he spent about two weeks with his father. Indaw Mr Daniel Fleming will spend the winter there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wison Welch
Allen Goldsmith
Kenyon College
H. Welch
James Linscott
Kissimee
Fla
Indaw
Daniel Fleming
Will Lee Returns to Columbus for Medical Studies
Will Lee resumes studies in Columbus after holiday visit with his parents Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Lee. He is a student at Star ling-Ohio medical college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lee
H.T. Lee
Columbus
Starling-Ohio Medical College
Evans Family Returns From Denver Visit
Prof and Mrs J J Evans and their children Mrs Arthur Carpenter and J Claire Evans returned home today after a month in Denver Colorado visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Evans
Denver
Colo
Arthur Carpenter
J. Claire Evans
Former county resident visits after twenty years
Cee B. B. Byers of St. Louis Michigan is guest of V. V. Sewell and relatives in the county. Byers, a former county resident, makes his first visit here in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee B. B. Byers
St. Louis
Mich
V. Sewell
Mr. Byers
Ralph Wheaton
Port Clinton
C. 8. Wheaton
H. L. Wheaton
Local staffers set for annual inspections
Three members of Col. C. O Moore's staff of the U. R. E. of P. began their yearly inspections today. Lewis Kelley heads to Roseville, Tom Cotton to Znesville, and A. C. Roach travels to Cambridge for the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. O Moore
Lewis Kelley
Roseville
Tom Cotton
Znesville
A. C. Roach
Cambridge
Mrs D. Thomas and Daughters Leave for Crafton
Mrs. D. Thomas and her daughters Grace and Deborah have visited their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wilson on Congress Street and departed Sunday for their home in Crafton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Thomas
Grace
Deborah
Harvey Wilson
Congress Street
Crafton
Hooper Returns to Columbus After Holiday Visit
Emmett Hooper, a student at Starling-Ohio Medical College, returned to Columbus Sunday evening to resume his studies after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F Hooper during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Hooper
Starling-Ohio Medical College
Columbus
8. F. Hooper
Townsend Return From Washington Visit
Miss Helen Townsend returned Sunday evening from Washington D C where she was the holiday guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Townsend and her mother who is spending the winter there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Townsend
Washington, D. C
Charles Townsend
Miss Crawford Heads to Campbell-Kaggerman School
Spending the holidays with her parents, Miss Helen Crawford of Glouster left today for Lexington Kentucky to attend the Campbell Kaggerman school for young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Helen Crawford
Glouster
Lexington
Campbell-Kaggerman School For
Local residents noted in Athens city diary items
Tuesday and Wednesday entries list visits and movements of James Campbell Grace Charleton residents of Glouster Stewart Portsmouth and other towns. Names include Ralph Wheaton Hiram Stright L. H. Smith Fay Smith Byron Wolfe and Fr James Banahan with travels to Columbus Lancaster Chicago Cincinnati Parkersburg and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Glouster
James Banahan
St. Paul's Church
Columbus
Columbus Visit Brings Mrs Stickney and Pertha to Stay
Mrs Stickney and daughter Pertha are visiting Columbus as guests of Miss Delle Stewart. Mr and Mrs W R B Lawrence return from three weeks in Chicago where they stayed with Prof and Mrs John Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Smith
Clarys
Fay Smith
Stewart
Athens
Columbus
J. C. Brannan
Stickney
Pertha
Delle Stewart
W. RB. Lawrence
Chicago
John Snow
Downard Buys Athens Dye Works Ties
Downard returned from Gallipolis Tuesday where he purchased a dyeing and cleaning business and plans to run it in connection with the Athens Dye works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om AB
Downard
Gallipolis
Athens
Frank Gross Visits Columbus and Bremen Oil Interests
Frank Gross arrived in Columbus yesterday and stopped in Bremen today to check on oil investments. Flagdale Company well No 2 was expected to be shot today. Mrs F Karl De Weese returned to Chillicothe after a week with her mother Mrs Jesse Davis who had ptomaine poisoning. Mrs Davis is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl de Weese
Chillicothe
Jesse Davis
College Street
Frank Gross
Columbus
Bremen
Flagdale Company
F. Karl de Weese
Davis
Senate Minutes Quiet as Nominations Move Forward
The senate's brief session devoted much time to executive nominations with many confirmed. Senator Gore urged printing Lincoln inaugural address and emancipation proclamation in the Congressional Record for Lincoln centenary, drawing Senator Bailey's objection. The issue was referred to the Committee on Printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jar
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Bailey
Texas
Committee On Printing
Indiana Delegation Debates Judicial Divisions Bill
In Washington on Jan 6 the house passed several miscellaneous measures with little public impact. A heated dispute arose among Indiana members over a bill to establish judicial divisions in the district of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Indiana
District of
Local Social Notes from Mineral and Nearby Villages
In Mineral and nearby areas social visits are listed: J K Pratt of Athens visits his parents W W and Mrs Pratt. Athens guests include Mrs Nancy Tom Mrs T W Stillwell and daughter Vivian plus G Marquis. Madge McAdoo returns from Middleport. D A R McKinstry visits on business. Mrs J P Emish and son William stay with C V Hester. Maccabee ladies plan an ice cream social on Saturday January 8. Mrs Miriam McWhorter visits Moonville with two children. Mrs Carrie Scott and daughter Mildred to return to Chillicothe after weeks with the French family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Emish
J. K. Pratt
Athens
W. W. Pratt
Nancy Tom
T. W. Stillwell
Vivian
G. Marquis
Madge McAdoo
Middleport
D. A. R. McKinstry
J. P. Emish
William
C. V. Hester
Maccabee
Miriam McWhorter
Tom Farley
Moonville
Carrie Scott
Mildred
Chillicothe
David French
Local Notes From Spice Lick Ridge And Nearby
Mrs. Rachel Davis of Hamley visits friends in the area while Elmer Davis is reported on the sick list. The Lowery infant is very ill. James Pickett and Charley Tartman suffer mumps. George Cage ships bank peats to Maple Hill. Wallace Pickett made a business trip to Nelsonville. Mrs. Mary Lowery is ill. Samuel Hunter, eight years in the Ohio penitentiary, has been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lowery
James Pickett
Charley Tartman
George Cage
Maple Hill
Wallace Pickett
Nelsonville
Mary Lowery
Samuel Hunter
Ohio Penitentiary
Saturday Livestock Prices at Pittsburg Market
Daily Markets report light Saturday receipts in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with cattle prices for prime and extra at 6.30 to 6.50, common to fair 5.25 to 5.00, real 7.00 to 7.10. Hog offerings 15 carloads with prime and Yorkers 6.29 to 6.40, common and roughs 6.15 to 6.25, low grades 5.90 to 7.76. Sheep and lambs range from good to prime 4.80 to 7.50, lambs 5.00 to 7.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Defenders Prepare Replies to Presidential Charges
Washington January 6 The Perkins committee weighs drastic retaliatory measures in response to the president’s annual message criticizing last year’s secret service legislation. The debate grows as Tawney Smith Shelney and Fitzgerald prepare to defend themselves, insisting the dispute is congress versus the president, not personal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Perkins Operial Committee
Smith
Shelney
Fitzgerald
Congress
Governor Elect Harmon Seeks Columbus Mission to Prove Democratic Governance
Governor elect Harmon says he will go to Columbus to prove a Democrat can be a good governor. He plans to end his receivership duties at C H and D at the earliest just and proper time and focus on state work. He spoke to a friend in Cincinnati on January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ohio
Harmon
Jail for Two Local Men After Election Row
Captain J. H. Williams and A. B. Bowen surrendered to Sheriff Lattig in Norwalk on January 6. Both men, longtime Republicans, were jailed for 24 hours to await Sheriff Sattig’s outcome after his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
J. H. Williams
Harris
A. B. Bowen
Lattig
Sattig
Albany Notes on Local Visitors and School Leaders
Dr. A F Holmes visits Columbus on business. Miss Addie Potter returns to Centerville after a Columbus trip. Mr and Mrs J H Cline dined with Dr and Mrs B C Vorhes of Columbus. Adalyn and Ethel Vorkes visit their aunt Amanda Holmes in Nelsonville. Philip Swaney and grandson Clarence stay with Will Swaney in Nelsonville. Winifred V Richmond, a teacher, is mentioned among recent arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Holmes
Columbus
Addie Potter
Centerville
J. H. Cline
B. C. Vorhes
Adalyn
Ethel Vorkes
Nelsonville
Amanda Holmes
Philip Swaney
Clarence Swaney
Local residents return from vacations and visits
The grammar room notes weekend and weeklong returns as teachers and residents come back from vacations in Marshfield Marietta Sugar Grove Springfield Luhrig and Point Rock. Numerous locals, including Mrs Morse Miss Cheadle Prof Beatty and others, resume duties or visit relatives after holidays.
Ackley Family Welcomes Son at Lottridge
Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ackley on December 30. Local notes mention Myrtle Runion returning from Athens to visit relatives, and several families planning travel and visits around New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ackley
Myrtle Runion
Athens
J. W. Kincade
Colorado
Marty
Lewis
Alfred
Fannie Caldwell
Henry
E. M. Stout
Marion
Mary Swartz
Anna Runion
Fanny
Mary Caldwell
Bleeth
Gad Ridge
Local Visitors and Guests Gather in Murray Area Homes
Mary Wilcoxon and daughter Ella visit relatives in Murray while Harry Swan of Empire stays with relatives. John McLaughlin and Mrs. Dye return from Chauncey after joining a New Year dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Beverage. Squires and Mite Beesle from Braxton county visit Mrs. Dilley. Ed Waugherty of Channey and Fred Nixon of Weston spend New Year with local families. Dilley returns from Smithson. Bahr family and Elias Wilson host Ed Russell and Caleb Russell. G Jones and Squires visit Sarah Brewster at Little Hocking. Will Bailey of Delaware visits sister Mrs. Thomas Dunfee. Lena Hrewater visits aunt Mrs. Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilcoxon
Ella
Murray
Harry Swan
Empire
John McLaughlin
G. Dye
Chauncey
Beverage
Squires
Mite Beesle
Braxton County
W. Va
Dilley
Ed Waugherty
Channety
Dire
Fred Nixon
Welston
Mr. Nixon
Smithson
Mra. Bahr
Athens
Mra
Caleb Russell
Wheeling
W Va
Ed Russell
G. ©. Jones
Mea
Sarah Brewster
Little Hocking
Will Bailey
Delaware
Thomas Dunfee
Lena Hrewater
Atkinson
Unclaimed Mail List for Athens January 1 180
A catalog of names from Athens Ohio who advertised for mail and did not claim it. The notice states unclaimed items will be sent to the Dead-Letter Office January 1 with instruction that those persons call claiming their mail. C H Bryson P M remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Abbott
Chas
Armatrong
Gene
Arnold
Bails Vern
Bales
Story
Banks
Louise
Bobo
Mabel
Brown
Ronald
Carpenter
Mra
Rose
Hannah
Coe
George
Coe Chas
Cohen
Collier
J. M
Cook
Nay
Conner
Louisa
Cowell
Anna
Collums
Mary
Dally
James
Danughertys
Edward
Lawson
Liddy
McPride
Jnc
McHenry
Sarah
McKee
Katherine
Marshall
Fay
Martin
Elizabeth
Ray
Mestran
Willie
Merrill A. J
Miller
ER. P
Moore
B. L
Moses
Geo
Oliver
Parker
K. K
Patterson
Phelps
Pear
Porter
Roy
Good Hot Water Battles Endorsed by Henderson Crider
Local ad hints at upcoming warm spell with a prompt to equip households with a good hot water heater from Henderson Crider's. The teaser appeals to readers to prepare for milder weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider’s
George Washington Portrait in 1811 Memoir Describes Size Strength
A David Aker son memoir from 1811 depicts George Washington with enormous hands and feet, 6 foot 2 inch height, strong muscular build, scarlet nose in cold wind, and a powerful yet fragile frame. It notes his lumbering gloves, large boots No 11, and a highly solid chestnut hair with a stern mouth, suggesting prime yet health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Akerson
Washington
Mme
The Inner Shrink Novel Ad in Henderson Drug Store
An ad promoting a new Harper's monthly novel appears among magazines at Crider Drug Co. 1612 Henderson. The display invites readers to consider magazines and features the phrase The Inner Shrink in a period advertising style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Henderson
Crider Drug CO
First Kiss Sparks Bold Exchange in Pittsburgh Post
A playful exchange unfolds as a man asks if he is truly the first to kiss the woman named Clarence answers that others began with the initiative. The lighthearted vignette captures flirtation and social bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Pitteburg Tost
Legal Fiction in Ancient Law by Sir Henry Maine
The passage cites Sir Henry Maine defining a legal fiction as a device that hides a real rule change. The letter of the law may stay the same while its application shifts, exposing that the law itself has altered despite surface continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Maine
Frenzied Financiering on Watermelons
A lively exchange over watermelon pricing features Mr. Jackson and Mr. Smith debating costs. Prices hover around ten to twenty cents per piece as one man decides to buy them all, letting others pick first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Washington
Buzzard Rages in Northwest Seema Butte Weather
The coldest wave of the season grips the northwest with reports from Montana. A buz zard is raging in Butte as frigid air moves through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Notice to Contractors for Jacksonville Public School Building
The Village School District of Jacksonville Ohio invites sealed proposals to furnish materials and labor for a new public school building designed by Frank L Packard. Bids due noon January 25 1909 with 25 percent bond. Clerk A A Campbell certifies notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Jacksonville
Athens County
Ohio
Frank L. Packard
Columbus
Dress pattern description for girl s outfits and sizes
No 811 describes a simple exquisite dress pattern for girls ages 8 10 and 12 with sizes and yardage needs 3 yards of material. It suggests fabrics like organdy or china silk and notes adaptable features including a guimpe of sheer white and a straight ankle length skirt with full and elbow sleeves. A mailed illustration pattern is available for 10 cents.
Judge Grants Divorce On Account Of Ill Temper
Western judge issues divorce decree citing ill temper and bad breath. Advertisement claims Dr King's New Life would prevent such issues, promising relief from constipation liver trouble colds chills and headaches. The notice, appearing from McKee's Drug, urges readers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Zbc
McKee’s Drag
Learn to Unlearn What You Have Learned
A compact note reflects a German proverb urging revision of held beliefs. It highlights the value of loosening old certainties to gain clearer insight and adaptability. The saying emphasizes ongoing intellectual flexibility.
T. and Glidden's French Remedy Sold Locally
A local ad promotes T. and Glidden's French remedy guaranteed to cure rheumatism. Sold by L. Creamer in Rhade, Ohio, with catalog or model number 12-2816d4t-whly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. & Glidden
L. Creamer
Rhade
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Charles Henry
Ft.Thomas, Ky
Z. L. Henrry
Claire
Cassie
Poe
W. J. Blackburn
Will Clark
Cheshire
BE. N. Cullums
Little Son
J. E. Edmundson
Crestline
Minnie Duckler
College of Music
Fred Langenberg
George Lewis
Marietta
John Joyce
Robert Jennings
Matilda Carrigan
Isaac Nice
Springfield
Fred Sexauer
Harvey Roach
President Street
D. H. Williams
George Parker
Sidney
May
New Engand
Noah Tedrow
John Mourn
P. Mourn
Kalkaskia
Gardy
John A. Rodgers
Hampden Sidney
Cardus
C. L. Jones
John Graham
Warren Border
Arhood
Jerseyville
Charles Eddy
Dungien
Thomas Walsh
Nelle Finsterwald
Grace Charleton
Robert Wood
Will Phillips
Eugene Wolf
East State Street
Louise Pake
Hiram Stright
North
Charles Armstrong
Fred Pickering
Middleporrt
Howard Gray
Tren Ten
F. L. Arnold
L. G. Worstell
Squire Frank B. Tidd
Oomr
Byron Wolfe
Wolfe & Schloss
Fionna Langdon
James I’. Wood, Jr
Arthur Johnson
de Major
Mraor. M. Welch
1D. W. Welch
Parkershure
Dailey
Spice Lick Ridge
Rachel Davis
Hamley
Elmer Davis
Daily Markets
M. E. Morse
Pomeroy
Georgia Cheadle
Sugar Grove
G. B. Spring
H. T. Beatty
Overett Neff
Luhrig
T. B. Brooks
Granville Gillogly
Dyesville
John Orden
W. B. Gregory
Point Rock
Bess Cline
Will Coe
Guysville
John P. Coe
Effie Wood
Delph Lindley
Charley Whaley
Hebbardsville
Will Bean
Lena Bowers
WH Bowers
Lottridge
George Washington
Dillinger
White Mountain
Monogram
Omaha
S. M. Denison
E. Main &I
Messenger
Modern Fashion Department
A. A. Campbell
Howell
Howell & Ruth
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