Late 19th Century Local Notes on Families and Civic Life
In Fayette County and nearby towns, a son reconnects with his long-lost father after decades, with plans to visit Saint Louis and possibly return to Ohio. Pomeroy lodge of the Knights of Pythias reports an 83-member class and new officers. The Stansbury story brick business on Second Street changed hands as Mr and Mrs Stansbury depart for a summer in the Carolinas. Fred Will and Garnet Ackerson wed in Akron after a March engagement, both previously employed by a broadyear company.
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Ates
T. Crosbie
Fayette Ms Pa
Capt
W. L
Susan
Lincoln Hill
Doctor Pie
Ies
St. Louis
Wener
Pomeroy
P. Aed
Baquire
Bvbr Stansbury
Second St
Middleport
Inal
Stansbury
Fred Will
F. D. Will
Pome
Garnet
Ackerson
Akron
Broadyear Company
Will
Tax Troubles Prompt Urgent Taxpayer Meeting
Officials report widespread tax overpayments and protest payments. The treasurer and staff urge taxpayers to appear in person to speed resolution, citing delayed tax books now ready for review on Tuesday.
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8Ein
Sequesta
Webster will of Manning Webster probated after death
The will of the late Manning Webster, executed March 4 1916, leaves his property to his wife Mina Stobart Webster who is named executrix. The document indicates full disposition of all property and details of probate proceedings.
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Websster
Manning
Mer
Spreen
Mina Stobart Webster
Mere and There Club Forms Civic Action Group
The Mere and There Club, a newly organized Civic Club drawn from the W C T U, met at M H Church on Thursday to plan future activities. Frank Ford conducts a Bible institute at the Middle Ebenezer church with work tied to Wilkes and the court, while Mrs PB B Asham is named jail matron. Reed, veteran politician, has run the Bottom store for 32 years. C H Hamilton of Ner id is mentioned along with Hoskins of Rocksprings who is called to Letart to nurse her.
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Eroy
M. H
Frank Ford
Middle Eabytorian
Wilkes
PB. B. Ash-am
Felle
Reed
Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural substitute for calomel for constipation. It claims the tablets stimulate the bowels and liver without forcing harsh action and promise quick, pleasant results with one or two tablets at bedtime. Prices listed 15c and 30c.
Marriage Announced for Kerrs Run Couple in Clarksburg
Announcement notes the marriage of Margaret Estella Hauck, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Hauck of Kerrs Run, to Harold O. Williams of Clarksburg West Virginia. Also recorded are the Dyesville Pythian Sisters installing officers, smallpox cases in Silver Ridge, Elizabeth Westfall hospitalized with typhoid fever in East Liverpool, and the death of Mrs. Wm. Martin at Wales Mills with burial at Caster Cemetery.
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Asa
Margaret Estella Hauck
Charles F. Hauck
Kerrs Run
Harold O. Williams
Clarksburg
W. Va
Dyesville Pythian
Silver Ridge
Elizabeth Westfall
J. P. Damewood
Keno
East Liverpool
Wales Mills
Wm. Martin
Caster
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Columns on Teens Love and Marriage
A teen girl asks about a possessive boyfriend and peer influence and whether to drop him. A 21 year old recalls a broken romance and delaying marriage, pressed to wait for the right partner. The adviser urges not to force marriage, to avoid forced kisses, and to wait for genuine love while valuing personal happiness.
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Mrs. Thompson
California
Fellows
Anxious hostess asks about a cheap ladies tea plan
A reader asks if a solely female afternoon tea is a good idea for a visiting friend. The adviser approves the plan and suggests serving tea with cream or lemon, plus small sandwiches and cake.
Dear Mrs Thompson in Doubt Address Request Column
A young woman aged twenty six asks for help choosing an address. The column notes the problem cannot be solved here and suggests using a detective agency to obtain an address if she is very anxious.
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Mrs. Thompson
Georgia Responds to Kind Note with Gratitude
Local letter from Georgia thanks the sender for a thoughtful message and wishes for continued goodwill. The brief exchange underscores cordial community ties and polite exchanges between residents.
Inventor patents portable compressed air tank for tires
An inventor secures a patent for a portable compressed air tank designed to inflate automobile tires. The device aims to provide on‑the‑spot air supply for tire maintenance and roadside needs.
Billy Whiskers Faces The Pumpkin Man In Farmyard Showdown
In a crowded hall Billy Whiskers introduces a famed Pumpkin Man crafted from gourds and corn. The Pumpkin Man ignores Billy's greetings, prompting Billy to vow revenge as a staged confrontation looms tomorrow.
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Billy
Gwenda’s Dinner Plans and Secret Poem Spark Fern’s Praise
Gwenda arranges dinner with John Neale and Fern while plotting a poem about The Lily. Fern applauds Gwenda’s talent, calling her writer-poetess, as Gwenda dismisses the praise and worries about New York critics. The scene ends with a teaser: to be continued.
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Fern
Gwenny
Gwenda
New York
The Plains M. E. Church Reports A Successful Year
The Plains M E Church under Rev V Ahlbrand reports receipts from all sources of 252.61 with expenditures 237.10 mainly for repairs electric lights and painting. Sunday School totals 148.29 collected 141.62 spent. Trustee president John Harrison secretary John Cline and treasurer Samuel Jellison led year end reports. A birthday jar raised 13.19 and 11.65 funded funeral flowers.
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the Plains
M. BH
V. Ahlbrand
John Harrison
John Cline
Samuel Jellison
Public Is Honest But Steals From the Hotels
Cleveland January 15. Hotel manager T P Cagwin notes guests take linen and silverware, costing hotels about 3000 dollars yearly for linen and 5000 for silverware. At a banquet 150 of 600 spoons vanished. He argues humanity is honest since cashiers’ checks held at the bank are cashed by guests within days.
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Cleveland
T. P. Cagwin
Cagwin
Argentina Maintains Meteorological Station at 4500 Feet
Argentina operates a meteorological station perched 4500 feet above sea level. The elevated site supports climate observations and weather data collection for the region.
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Argentina
Why Women Drink More After Prohibition Says Rinehart Play
Chicago January 15. Mary Roberts Rinehart argues in the OOO TAAL that prohibition’s reach is uneven. She suggests women’s drinking patterns rise not from weakness but from forbidden fruit psychology, noting many still drink in homes and illicit channels while women largely supported prohibition.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
The
Avery Topwood
United Press
Chicago
Albany Area Social and Service Notes Across Local Towns
Albany M J Zimmerman plans a Delco plant in his home. Albany high schoolers attended church services at Hebbardsville Tuesday evening. Leonard Johnson visited Millfield Sunday. Mr and Mrs J D Stewart hosted Miss Margaret Burt of Columbus. Miss Clarice McKibben of Carbondale weekend guest of Bernice Martin. Mrs Letty Tohrn ill with grip. Mr and Mrs E F Martin attended funeral of aunt Mrs Jane Martin at Wales Mills Tuesday. Miss Glady Andrews Delmar Blin and Fran cis Athens visitors Wednesday. C C Whitlatch home damaged by fire due to a defective tie. Burton Foutz to move Friday to Parkersburg to work for International Harvester. Miss Metta Jeffers of Copeland Hospital Athens was Albany visitor Tuesday evening. Miss Faye Mathews of PD Zenner store Athens spent weekend at home nearby. J Howard Cline returned from Columbus for Governor Davis inaugural and President-elect Harding Masonry degree. Miss Victoria Wood teaching near Albany spent weekend with parents in Athens. Leonard Woodyard Route Two mail carrier ill but on duty again. Miss Otis Morris visiting Albany area.
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M. J. Zimmerman
Delco
Albany High School
Hebbardsville
Leonard Johnson
Millfield
J. D. Stewart
Margaret Burt
Columbus
Clarice McKibben
Carbondale
Bernice Martin
Letty Tohrn
Albany
Athens
Leonard Woodyard
Otis Morris
First Woman Appointed National Bank Examiner
Miss Adelia M. Stewart becomes assistant chief of the examining division in the office of the comptroller of currency. A graduate of Washington College of Law, she is a notable member of her district.
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Adelia M. Stewart
Comptroller of Currency
Miss Stewart
Washington College of Law
Illness and car delivery noted in brief notices
The home of her brother at Clarksburg West Virginia houses Mrs B F Parker who is very ill. E M Martin drove a new car home from Columbus Thursday in a separate brief item.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
B. F. Parker
E. M. Martin
Columbus
Class Six Faces Mixed Emotions After Sunday Sermon
Members of Class Six rejoiced at Prof. Copeland’s visit and his words. The Martzolff Class then outnumbered them by eighty, causing some self reproach. Tomorrow the men will lead.
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Prof. Copeland
Martzolff
Athens
Talks on Optometry Explain Why Comfort Takes Time
Charles C Millikan discusses why patients must wear glasses for a period to gain comfort. Eye muscles long contending with vision error adjust when glasses replace the strain, causing initial distress. With patience and continued use the eyes adapt and corrected vision benefits emerge.
Army officials urge standing army at 200000 threshold
Washington January 15. General Pershing and Secretary Baker urged the senate military affairs committee to amend the resolution to stop recruiting at 200000 instead of 175000. They warned against reducing the standing army below 200000 given world conditions.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Pershing
Baker
Senate
Class Six Meeting Notes Bolster Martzolff Class
Men are urged to attend Class Six tomorrow to maintain access to the large room as the Martzolff class grows noticeably with increasing numbers.
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Martzolff
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