Local Brevities Reach Athens on Various Visits
A wide list of residents and visitors appear in Athens on business and personal trips. J M Lama from Nelsonville, Squire S R Lowry of Mineral, and Mrs Jesse Davis return from travels. Miss Lizzie Day, Miss Bertie Cook and many others are noted visiting or hosting in Athens. Community events include sermons, funerals, and a Rathbone Sisters farewell for Mrs E H Cotton as she moves to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lama
Nelsonville
Athens
Madge McAdge
Mineral
Squire S. R. Lowry
Jesse Davis
Chillicothe
John B. Dalton
J. E. Bush
McConnellville
PF. W. Bush
Rathbone Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
E. H. Cotton
Columbus
Mr. Cotton
Chadwick Narrowly Escapes Fall in Sugar Creek Shaft
Frank Chadwick had a 52 foot fall in the Sugar Creek shaft by Continental Coal during shaft sinking. He was bruised but survived without broken bones and was sent home to recover. the accident occurred at night when a timber swung and knocked him from his footing into water-filled depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chadwick
Sugar Creek
Continental Coal Company
Chadwick
New Three Story Block Begun on Washington Street
Ground broken this week for a new three story business block on Washington Street between the law building and the Palmer House. J E Donaldson will erect the brick faced building. The third floor will be owned by the local lodge of the Improved Order of Red Men which will pay 2200 for its space and set interior arrangements by lodge directions. The first and second floors will be used by Donaldson in his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Law Building
Palmer House
J. E. Donaldson
Athens
Improved Order of Red Men
Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson
Mrs Barnhill Dies Aged 73 In Alexander Township
Mrs Samuel Barnhill died Saturday morning at her home in Alexander township from a complication of diseases. She was 73 and lifelong resident. Funeral services were held Monday at Bates church by Rev Hurley with burial at Bates cemetery. She is survived by an aged husband nine children thirty grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Silutz
Lancaster
Mary J. Whiley
Charles Field
Columbus
First National Bank
John V. Wood
Leslie Stout
W. A. Hibbard
Oliver Stout
Carthage Township
John Carpenter
Hiram Crippen
Lou Matheny
L. A. Nelms
L. G. Matheny
W.E. Hill
Federal
Athens
Delaware
J. PB. Woodworth
Samuel Barnhill
Alexander Township
Bates Church
Hurley
Bates
Grand Army Meeting Schedule For January 19
The G A R members and old soldiers are requested to meet at the probate judge office on Tuesday evening January 19 at 7 p m to discuss a supper for the W R C.
Punctual Pupils in Beginners Grade for January 1904
Punctual pupils listed for the month ending January 8 1904 include McKinley Hayes Ruth Baker Ruth Blakeley Pearl Burnfield Hazel Day and Freda Meighen among the beginners grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Hayes
Ruth Baker
Ruth Blakeley
Pearl Burnfield
Hazel Day
Freda Meighen
W R C Public Installation of Officers Described
The W R C held its first public installation Tuesday night with Mrs H Hi Wickham as installing officer. Officers installed include Mrs Nell B Dana president and others across senior vice junior vice chaplain secretary treasurer conductor guard color bearer and press correspondent. The corps praised its prosperous condition and looked ahead to growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larael
H. Hi Wickham
Nell B. Dana
Am*ha Lowry
Hester Blackstone
Abbie Wilson
Fuller
Mary Dana
Lizzie Rigg
Miss Colmer
Lucy Burkenfield
Dean
McMaster
Henrietta McMaster
Emeline Pierce
Sadie Scott
A. W. Lynch
Maud Day
Winfield Scott
Dana
Vickers
Corp
Cornelia W. Jones
W.R
Amesville Grange Elects Officers and Holds Installation
Amesville Grange No. 798 T. of H. elected and publicly installed officers in the K of P hall with Past Worthy Master E H Brawley presiding and W R Goddard assisting. The event featured a cold collation, speeches, and an evening of music and social activities as membership nears sixty and new applications arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
K. of P. Bath
E. H. Brawley
W. R. Goddard
E.H. Brawler
Bro
R. G. Brawley
R. McCune
L. B. Glazier
B. W. Linscott
G. S. Fleming
B. Henry
John Fleming
Wm. J. Warrener
Wm. Marquis
Ceres
G. A. Phillips
Flora
Carrie Hixson
Henry
Augusta Goddard
Jessie Henry
Meeting of City Council on December report and repairs
City council met Monday evening and discussed Mayor Logan’s report for the month ending December 31 which was accepted. Fines totaled 15 dollars. The old blacksmith shop on State street opposite Flat-Iron Square was deemed dilapidated and referred to the building committee for next report. The board of public affairs payment of 390 dollars monthly was not discussed. Bills allowed include Eli Roush 25 dollars Merril Woodruff 0 James McCormick 39 dollars W S Baker 4.50 for three days as special policeman Sheriff Murphy board prisoners December 11 D C Beverage 10 dollars sanitary police man and William Brooks for blacksmithing 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
State Street
Board of Public Affairs
Council
Eli Roush
Merril Woodruff
James McCormick
W. S. Baker
Sheriff Murphy
D. C. Beverage
Sanitary
Whiliam Brooks
Fashion notes on corduroy, velvet, and trims for evening wear
A description of 1920s style details with corduroy, pale champagne, tan, white velvet and brocade, lace, embroidery, scalloped edgings, ruchings, fur trims, belts, and an evening coat design by Juliet Chollet. It highlights fabrics, trims, and silhouettes for formal garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teliers
Maccabee Initiate Class of Eight at Athens Lodge
Athens Tent No. 467 of the Knights of the Maccabees initiated eight members at a Tuesday meeting. The Nelsonville team performed the initiation work. Great Commander H. M. Parker of Elyria and Deputy Great Commander E. F. Myers attended. Officers for the next term were installed and previously published. A banquet followed at the Johnson dining hall with speeches by Parker Myers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Knights of the Maccabees
Nelsonville
H. M. Parker
Elyra
EF. B. Myers
Johnson Dining Hall
Parker
Myers
Consumption Positively Cured by Dr Mansfield
Dr M L Mansfield of Kearney Nebraska promises a cure for Consumption after 15 years of work and offers free consultation. He is now in Athens Ohio with an office in the Flat Iron building State and Mill streets inviting all seeking a cure to call or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Mansfield
Kearney
Neb
Athens
Flat Iron
State and
Mill Streets
M. D
Patti Rosa to Perform With Lyman Twins At Athens Opera House
Season ticket holders are urged to reserve seats for the Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra event on January 20. Miss Patti Rosa, noted dainty comedienne and singer, appears in Sally Summers as Sally opposite the Lyman Twins in the new musical comedy At The Races at the Athens Opera House on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra
Patti Rosa
Eddie Forge
William
Norris
Mathews & Bulger
Naughty Anthony
Sally Summers
Lyman Twins
Sally
Rosa
Lyman Bros
Opera House
Notice to Mill-men for White Oak Car Stock
Advertises Wheeler-Holden Co offering to pay the highest market price for White Oak Car Stock. Provides address for full information at 49 brie Co Bank Buld Paffaloy. Filing and garbled text suggest a historical notice seeking supply from mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler-Holden Co
Brie Co
Bank Buld
Paffaloy
Notice to Gas Consumers on Timely Payment and Shutoff
Ten percent discount applies to all gas bills paid by the 10th of each month. If not paid by the 11th, gas will be turned off without further notice. Signed by A. Wheeler, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uosal
8. A. Wheeler
Pres
For Rent Desirable Front Room Near Main Street
Desirable front room for rent with modern conveniences near Main Street. Apply at this office for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Teachers' Examination in Athens Set for February Sixth
The next teachers' examination for Athens county will be held in Athens on Saturday February 6. M. M. Bryson, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
M. M. Bryson
Wanted Secondhand Safe in Good Condition
Wanted by R. C. M. Hastings of Athens a secondhand safe in good condition. Contact Hastings at the Athens address for a prompt purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. M. Hastings
Athens
Safety matches ignite readily on glass surfaces
Nearly all the safety matches, designed to resist friction on sand paper, stone, wood or brick, ignite quickly when struck on glass.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Cornell
Sabina
S. D. Thompson
Middleport
Ben Brown
Woodbury N. J
Lizzie Day
Lottridge
A. W. Connett
Carl F. Matheny
Worthington
Bertie Cook
Beebe
E. C. Woodworth
Rev. L. G. Matheny
K. McKinstry
Pt. Pleasant, W. Va
Thomas Edmundson
Phil and
Elmer Stansbury
Middleeort
E. C G. Gibson
Mineral Schools
Friends
Pearl Chidester
Cincinnati
Patterson
The
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Rice
Stevens Point
Wis
Harry Moore
Charles E. Davis
Chicago
Val Davis
D. H. Moore
Herrick
Seventy-sixth Assembly
H. D. Henry
Helen Lawrence
Edward Blake
Huntington
W. Va
C. 8. Newsom
Gallia County
Lowe
Treadley
Christian Church
Evans
Athens Lumber Company
Mansfield
International Lumbermen's Insurance Company
Lumbermen's Association
Orley Burch
Jackson
Portsmouth
Kate K. Golden
Minneapolis
Flossie Linscott of
Gouster
J. B. Chappeler
New Martinsville
L. G. Worstell
Hot Springs
Ark
A. S. Bethel
W. R. Moore
Charles Higgins
Sonora
H. B. Tuttle
Solomon Tuttle
Ohio
Ness
Grand Army Meeting
Grange
Maccabee
Bho
Lawrence-Worstell Building
Sam Sommer
Child's Union
Sam Summer
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