Local Visitors Reported in Community Notes
Jack Spriggs and Vincent's wife visited C A Nice's last week. Grandma Rowan visited relatives here recently. Mrs Welter Williams of McLaney visited Mrs I E Rathburn. Wm Phillips went to Athens for a new position. J R Rathburn of Buckeye Cottage visited family. Wm Smith of Bartlett bought several head of horses. Quarterly meeting held at Haga church last weekend. Mr James Martin went to West Virginia last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spriggs
Vincent
C. A. Nice
Grandma Rowan
Welter Williams
McLaney
I. E. Rathburn
Wm. Phillips
Athens
J. R. Rathburn
Buckeye Cottage
Wm. Smith
Bartlett
Haga Church
James Martin
West Virginia
Local Social Roundup in South Canaan
Mr Otto Windon of Highland county visits relatives in South Canaan. A Friday party at Harlow Calvert's draws several local youths. O Stalder attends Pratts Fork quarterly meeting. H J Hoskinson W L Barch and Otto Windon visit their uncle E B Hoskinson at Willow Creek. Elder W H Wright visits Ida and Phylena Stalder. Bethel & Son move coal drilling rig from Willow Creek to Long Run for new tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Windon
Highland County
Harlow Calvert's
Or. O. Stalder
Pratts Fork
H. J. Hoskinson
W. L. Barch
E. B. Hoskinson
Willow Creek
W. H. Wright
Ida
Phylena Stalder
Bethel & Son
Long Run
Albany News and Community Directory Highlights
A. H. Dixon attends county examiners meeting in Athens. Miss Adda Potter opens district No. 2 school in Lee township January 15. Albert Parks enrolls in Albany high school, totaling sixty one for the year. Rev J H Kirkpatrick conducts Hebbardsville meetings but misses Albany appointment. Albany literary society starts its year with a well rendered program. O T R C closes regular meetings at the high school January 10. L B Moore and wife visit Albany relatives. Frank Vorhes and family from Colorado Springs visit. Local sleighing draws crowds to Mt Blanco entertainment. Rev F B Cheadle conducts meetings at Townhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dixon
Athens
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Hebbardsville
Albany Literary Society
L. B. Moore
Nelsonville visit noted between Lancaster and Bates families
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Shepard of Lancaster visited Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bates in this city on Monday indicating social ties in the Nelsonville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Shepard
Lancaster
Wesley Bates
Local notes record visits and a collision injury
Brief notices from Columbus to Zaleski recount visits by Mr and Mrs Ralph Silcott and Leone to Wm Silcott. W A Lama returns from two weeks with Delaware relatives. Miss Laura Pletch visits Mrs MacWarthime. John Hanning sustains non fatal injuries in a wreck caused by an engine on the track without a flagman. other social visits and church revival notices follow including Miss Lizzie Caldwell’s 19th birthday surprise and E Burr visiting relatives in Zaleski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lama
Delaware
Laura Pletch
Haydenville
MacWarhime
John Hanning
Hanning
James McKee
Wolfs Plains
Thomas Stiff
Wellston
W. I. Jones
J. W. Jones
Belva
W. Va
A. L. Martin
Christian Church
Miss Wright
Hillsboro
Local notes show cattle trade and visits across towns
Zelda L. T. Rosseter bought fat cattle from Howard Brooks and others while Nellie Lowther and Hettie Brooks visited S. Woodyard and attended J. W. Chase's funeral. Fred Cooley bought a violin and advances as an amateur. P. O. Warner of North Dakota visited J. F. Wood. J. P. Cooley handles Wood line work. Edward Parker sold his farm to Vick Robinson and plans to move to the Hocking valley coal region. Walter Chase and Wm. Martin traveled to Athens. Lou Mathews visits Albany relatives. Mrs. G. F. Robinson is ill with grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Rosseter
Howard Brooks
Nellie Lowther
Hettie Brooks
S. Woodyard
J. W. Chase
Fred Cooley
P. O. Warner
North Dakota
J. F. Wood
J. P. Cooley
Wood
Joseph Hudwell
Mingo Junction
Fretie
Edward Parker
Vick Robinson
Hocking Valley
Walter Chase
Wm. Martin
Athens
Lou Mathews
Albany
G. F. Robinson
Anthony Marriage in Esquire Baker's Office
Mr John Hawk of Alfred marries Miss Vida Buck of Hull in the office of Esquire Baker on a recent date. T W Chalfant visits Jacksonville for a few days. Mrs A Kelley is slowly recovering from a severe rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire
John Hawk
Alfred
Vida Buck
Hull
T. W. Chalfant
Jacksonville
Mrs. A. Kelley
KEW ENGLAND SOCIAL NOTES AND LOCAL GOSSIP
KEW ENGLAND reports visits among Amersille and Amesville residents. Mr. and Mrs. Kairns of Amersille visited Mr. and Mrs. Vandyke. Perley Wright from Zanesville stayed with his parents. Mrs. H. Wyatt hosted young people at Amesville. The pumpkin vine telephone line was relocated to Len Poston’s home. Tedrow family suffers grip. Relda Sutton from Utley visited her parents.
Coal price hike described as highway robbery by critics
The advance of coal from 2.25 to 3.50 a ton is condemned as purely highway robbery. Local dealers are seen as being held up by operators, hurting the needy and the poor who must buy by the load.
Snaps in Michigan. Learn to gain 20 percent on investments
A brief note discusses strategies for earning about twenty percent return on money invested in Michigan. It emphasizes cautious approaches and market observations without promising guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Dangerous Plant Diseases and Ohio Control Regulations
Ohio law lists peach yellows, black knot, San Jose scale, canker worm and Gypsy moth as dangerous pests. It requires treatment or destruction of infected stock, inspection certificates for nurserymen, and prohibits sale or shipment without an official inspection certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
San Jose
General Assembly
Trees Treated for Black Knot by Cutting and Burning
The article explains that black knot infection in trees can be controlled by removing the knots and burning them. This method helps prevent spread and protects the remaining tree portion.
Canker worm control guidelines for trees
The trunks of infested trees should be banded with adhesive material by March 1 and kept sticky until full leaf. Tarred paper or bedlime bands may be used, or trees not banded should be sprayed with disparene or arenate of lead at three pounds per gallon of water fifty, before leafing out.
San Jose scale control guidance for infected trees
Before spraying trees shrubs vines or plants infected with this insect remove all useless wood. Ensure thorough treatment and spray every part except the root. Any of the following insecticide may be used while the trees are dormant.
Dear Brother in Christ from Huntington 1908 donation note
A letter from E McGherr, manager of the C. O. L 8, thanks James Qualls and his wife for a donation of six dollars and ninety cents plus a 200 pound package. The note praises the gift and the donors, mentions children at the home, and asks the Qualls to visit to help convert the children to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
James Qualls
Brother In Christ
Bro
Quails
E. McGherr
In the Conservatory
A brief dramatic exchange set in a conservatory where two speakers seek privacy beneath a rose to share a secret. The line hints at romance and secrecy amid a plant-filled setting.
Browning Obsessed Couples Stir Dead Browning Debate
A Washington Times quip contrasts two couples tied to Browning, noting one wife’s fixation and the others’ quiet agreement that Browning is dead, reflecting playful social chatter about literary clubs and tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Washington Times
Differently Put Wigwag Debate On Woman's Rights
A brief exchange from the Philadelphia Record features Miss Caustique refusing to discuss women's rights while Wigwag questions interest in the topic, framing a satirical contrast on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Caustique
Worman
Philadelphia Record
It Is Better to Spare the Red and End the Child
A quoted editorial note from the Chicago News argues restraint in punishment to protect a child, warning against excessive discipline to avoid long term harm or spoiled behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micago News
The Eyes and the Temper Theory Examined
Experts debate whether vision problems cause discipline issues in children noting temper cruelty and tantrums may link to sight impairments. The article discusses whether such a theory is a fad and if there is any truth to it despite skepticism.
McKinley Uses Humorous Move in Early Canton Case
William McKinley in a Canton Ohio early case used wit to defend a surgeon. In a courtroom ploy he had the plaintiff reveal a second leg’s worse deformity, prompting the judge to order its exposure. McKinley then moved to dismiss the suit and advised breaking the other leg for setting by the original surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Canton
Edward T. Ree
McKinley
John MccPweeney
Olile
McEweeney
Sistsintey
Mciweeney
Accidental acid burn injures Italian boy
A young Italian boy sorting bottles at a city dump jar accidently broke glass releasing acid that burned him severely. A careless assistant had corked a bottle of acid and discarded it into an ash barrel, prompting the hazardous mishap.
The Only Exception Smuggling Gowns Turmoil
A Chicago Post remark questions a woman’s virtue noting her potential for temptation. The dialogue laughs about European trips and the idea of smuggling gowns, revealing social attitudes in a playful local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Chicago Post
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Nelsonville
Dean’s
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Ralph Silcott
Leone of Columbus
Wm. Silcott
Anthony
Kew
England
Jos O. Garrick
Des Moines
Iowa
Apple
United States
Hayner
DierrLery
Troy
THE
Hayner Distilling Company
West Fifth Street
Daytor, O
Rayners
Druegist
DR. Fenner
Cae Lie
ST. Vitus
E. R. Lash
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