Law and Order League of Athens Hears Yearly Review
The Law and Order League of Athens met at the Presbyterian church with about 65 men. President Roach reviewed a year of activity showing nine arrests for illegal liquor sales, $1050 in fines, and $450 in rewards reimbursed to the league by the village.
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Law and Order League of Athens
Presbyterian Church
Roach
Cook
Nelsonville
League
M. Copeland
F. P. McVay
E. McNutt
Athens
Alston Ellis
The
Messenger
J. M. Crippen
C. M. Copeland
Ellis
McVay
I. M. Foster
Law and Order League
Foster
Copeland
Columbus
Oscar Chrisman
8S. A. Keadiey
President Roach appoints multiple committees names
The article lists the members of the Advisory Committee and other panels. Advisory Committee members include F. W. Bush I. M. Foster Alston Ellis E. D. Sayre Henry Zenner W. H. Boded F. M. Swinehart B. A. Headley J. T. Merwin and E. C. Berry. Other committees name L. A. Worstell J. P. Wood Jr and C. D. Hopkins for detective and attorney service. A. Copeland J. M. Foster and E. W. Chubb served on County Law and Order League. W. S. B. Lawrence J. C. Campbell and B. M. Covert on New Members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach
F. W. Bush
I. M. Foster
Alston Ellis
E. D. Sayre
Henry Zenner
W. H. Boded
F. M. Swinehart
B. A. Headley
J. T. Merwin
E. C. Berry
L. A. Worstell
J. P. Wood, Jr
C. D. Hopkins
County Law and Order League
A. Copeland
J. M. Foster
E. W. Chubb
W. 3
B. Lawrence
J. C. Campbell
B. M. Covert
Christie’s Auction House Tales of Art and Intrigue
W. G. Fitz-Gerald recounts Christie’s storied past from its exclusive Pall Mall rooms to famed forgeries and sensational prices. He notes patrons like Lord Chesterfield and Dr Johnson, dramatic thefts, and records such as Gainsborough’s Duchess of Devonshire and a jeweled cup sale, highlighting art world romance and the auction house’s enduring allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Christie
Sir Joshua Reynolds
David Garrick
Thomas Gainsborough
Lord Chesterfield
Pall Mall
Christie
Gainsborough
Duchess of Devonshire
Lord Dudley
Paris
Agnew
Christie’s
Rembrandt
Christ
Duke of Buccleuch
Hoppner
Louisa
Lady Manners
Countess of Dysart
London
Louis
Pompadour
du Barry
Christie's
Constable
Turner
Moscow
Stockholm
Madrid
Parte
Guardi
Joseph Gillett
Birmingham
London National Gallery
Gillett
King Street
St. James
Chesterfield
Dr. Johnson
Europe
Christ's
France
Italy
Bolland
Old Place
Adam
Chippendale
Darius
Veronese
George Morland
Daveing Dogs
Henry Reeburn
J. Pierpont Morgan
John Hoppner
Whitechapel
W. G. Fitz-Gerald
New York Tribune
Study at Home Pokes Fun at Postgraduate Plans
The excerpt notes Maud, a recent cooking school graduate, preparing for a postgraduate course next fall. The dialogue hints at a shift from traditional study to a new personal arrangement, with a light, humorous tone typical of Catholic Times dialogue.
Mme Melba Joins Suffragette Cause at Carnegie Hall
Prominent figures like Mrs. Philip Snowden and Mrs. George Gould back the suffrage movement as Mme Nellie Melba rallies with the cause after a Carnegie Hall rally in New York. The famed soprano notes her wealth and generosity and the influence of her teacher Mae Mathezi on her career.
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Mme
Melba
Nellie Mela
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Philip Snowden
England
George Gould
Clarence Mackay
Iran Opera House
New York
Melbourne
Australia
Marie Antol
Amelia
M Melba
Mae. Matehesi
Madbou
Skinny fashion drives weight loss in 19th century retreats
Women join Adirondack courses to shed pounds for the season. Teachers lead groups of twenty through six weeks of hard activity. Daily routine begins at 7 a.m. with hard labor, hiking, and cold meals, followed by an early rest. Evenings are strict with no sweets and fattening foods.
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Adirondacks
Menger
le li
Improve the Moth Through Expression and Form
A brief note urging better use of natural features to enhance appearance. It discusses how the mouth’s expression can be altered by manipulating the waistline and timing, suggesting a broader approach to aesthetics and posture.
Dresden Shepherdess Debutante in Peachbloom Gown
Dorothy Williams, sister of Mrs. Joseph Letter, appears as a debutante in Washington wearing a gown of flowered net in peachbloom. Pink satin trim forms moss rosebuds on the decollate bodice and high girdle, with rosebud satin hair ornaments, satin slippers, and a rosebud satin fan completing the shepherdess look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joseph Letter
Washington
Dorothy Williams
Joe
Shun the Misunderstood Man and His Flawed Courtship
The piece advises avoiding relationships with married men who seek unselfish love and urge others to defy social norms. It warns that such men likely abuse esteem for their wife and suggests rejecting any friendship offered by them to prevent moral compromise.
Young Woman Distinctive Economist Tops at Wellesley
Anna Pritchett of Louisville, age twenty four, will become chair of economics at Wellesley, the youngest professor in the college's history. Her merit, brilliance, and scholarly success place her among the era’s leading economists as women prove their equality with men in higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pritchett
Louisville
Wellesley
First Los Angeles Tea Room Opens By Two College Women
The city’s first tea room, opened less than a year ago by Mildred Morris of Columbia and Harriet Morris of Smith, drew more than 15 000 paying customers in six months and expanded its quarters and offerings to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mildred Morris
Columbia
Harriet Morris
Smith
Case of Fire Advice on Extinguishing Flames
The article warns that an alcohol lamp under a chafing dish can ignite the table cover. It recommends smothering the flames with a cover rather than using water or blankets, noting this method is quicker and less harmful.
statue of limitation muse in marble request
An old lady in a Chicago gallery asks for more figures in marble. The attendant answers none available. She then seeks a specific statue of limitation, humorously noted by her husband.
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Chicago
The Really Correct Love Letter
A fragment on writing a love letter quotes Jean Jacques Rousseau advising to begin without knowing what to say and finish without knowing what was written. The note reflects on the difficulty of crafting meaningful expression in correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Jackes Rousseau
Sheneteg Spares Attachments Modern Me
Shenae and maids discuss fidelity and the idea of lightning as attachments. The passage hints at modern self image and careful caution about claims of fidelity.
Cleaning tricks for tan leather boots with raw potato
A stray tip explains removing mud from tan leather shoes by rubbing gray stains with slices of raw potato. After drying, polish the surface to restore shine.
Millfield School Play Draws Strong Support
The Millfield schoolhouse play led by the teacher drew a large, appreciative crowd Saturday night. Local residents and visitors from Athens and Chauncey enjoyed the performance and mingled with many accompanying guests.
One Man For Every 100 Women Predicted
A futurist note suggests in 3 000 years there will be one man for every 100 women and questions whether women would be happier with so many men available to assist them.
Frost. Local notices and social updates
Frost notes birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Pearl Russell and visits by Roger Clark of Pittsburg. Mrs Rose Merril suffers neuralgia. Protracted meeting closes at Mt Liberty. Alvin Frerth from Luhrig visits home. Aged Joseph Linton is ill with old age ailments. Martin Rowan, employed near Athens, visits home. H G Frost Post G A Rey to install Saturday January 16 with an oyster dinner. Fred Merrill visiting relatives at Athens. Minnie Tracey resumes schooling in Cincinnati. Marion Welch family moves into Edward Petty's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Russell
Roger Clark
Pittsburg
Rose Merril
Mt Liberty
Alvin Frerth
Luhrig
Joseph Linton
Martin Rowan
Athens
H. G. Frost
G. A. Rey
Fred Merrill
Minnie Tracey
Cincinnati
Marion Welch
Edward Petty
Real Literary Laport. Warner’s tireless obituary craft described
An account in New Amstel magazine details Charles Dudley Warner’s long labor writing an obituary for Mrs Youmans. He drafted from 10 am to 4 pm with multiple revisions, delaying publication by two hours to refine phrasing and ensure a near perfect tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dudley Warner
New Amstel
Warner
Edward L. Youmans
Youmans
O. K
Pattot
Toast to the Toast to Toast Toasting Remark
A prominent man at an entertainment was surprised with an unplanned toast. He improvised a clever line praising toasts and toast makers, joking about toasting all toasts ever toasted by a toaster, noted in Ladies' Home Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Athens Oil and Development Co Formed with 90 000 Capital
Preparations for the incorporation of the Athens Oil Gas and Development Co were sent to Columbus at noon. The company, mainly Athens men, is capitalized at 90 000 dollars with F R Gross James Ginnan Johnson W H Moler and Ralph Me eon of Athens as organizers. Land assets include 1600 acres under lease in Athens and nearby townships. Stock sales will begin after articles are returned from the state. The organizers anticipate strong holdings and earnings potential.
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Ti Corporation
Athens Oil, Gas & Development Co
Columbis
Todiy
Athens
Sere
F. R. Gross
James Ginnan
Johnson
W. H. Moler
Ralph Me
Thorivi Capital
Atens
Will
Mence
T the
Albany Pike
Slackburn
Lash
Drake
Wella
McBryde
M.D. Ratchford
Eastern Ohio Operators’ Association
Patrick McBry
Ravill
Wheeling
Ant Workers of America
Higmbraces
Lorain Coal and Dock Company of Columbus
A Horrible Hold-Up of Health by Consumption
A Washington writer recalls a decade of struggle with consumption. He tried many remedies from several doctors but found no relief until a quick, sure cure addressed hemorrhages cough bronchitis and bronchial affections. A 50 cent bottle and a trial bottle are offered free by Kee’s Drug store.
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R. Lipscomb
Washington, N
Kew
Kee
Last Union Veteran Predicts Dwindling War Survivors
A Grand Army of Chicago veteran foresees the last Civil War veteran dying in 1950, with only 347 alive by 1990 and just seven survivors ten years later, then the final death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Chicago
Legal notice in Athens County attachment action
Wm. P. Holsington plaintiff versus Benjamin F. Tanner defendant before Justice F. W. Gibson in Amen Township Athens County Ohio. On December 18 1908 an order of attachment issued for 129 dollars 25 cents. Amesville Ohio December 28 1908. 12-31w3
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F. W. Gibson
J. P
Amen Township
Athens County
Ohio
W. P. Hoilington
Amesville, C
Community News Notes From Vincent Area Personal Visits
Mrs Austin Puller and daughter Ethel of Vincent spent 1y days here last week visiting relatives. Several residents and guests including Miss Lurene Wade who returned to Columbus after holidays with her parents. A home talent play Deacon will be staged at the schoolhouse Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Swatson
Athens
C. L. Sanders
Addie Finsterwald
Roma Dent
J. C. Daft
L. A
Glouster
L. D. Hantin
George Chadwell
Leslie
Will Bingham
Edythe Tuckett
Chauncey
Kenda
Guy Brookins
Mass Mabel Learned
Cyrus James
Nelsonville
Ervin Sanders
Olive Brookins
Mabel Matson
Nat Leach
Springfield
Lorenzo Shaffer
Rockbridge
H. N. Cannon
George Daft
Murray City
Charles Leach
Columbus
Clarence Sandersen
Austin Puller
Ethel
Vincent
Ruth James
Lurene Wade
J. R. Wade
Edna Jones
L. E. Moore
Deacon
Flossie @Creachbaum
Hazellas Paires
Irene Russell
Dent
Chauncey Petday
Johnston Trainer Couple Wed in Probate Court
Mr and Mrs Trainer of Chauncey were married in the probate court on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Squire Hi Chadwell of Millfield. The couple will reside in Chauncey.
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Sunday — Messenger
Christie’s of
Reynolds
Garrick
Max, Wit Wedpa
Chicago Journal
Millfield
Frost
Real Literary Lapor
Logal Capital
Athens Oil, Gas & Development GO
Alexander Townships
Wm. P. Holsington
Benjamin F. Tanner
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