Local Brevities Highlight Athens Area Visitors
A parade of residents and guests is noted, with J. M. Chase, Lewis Hull, and many others visiting business, relatives, or attending events in Columbus, Allston, Nelsonville, Pr. Pleasant West Virginia, and nearby towns. Several relocations and a major medical note, Ferrel, is ill with fever, are recorded among short society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Chase
Chase
Lewis Hull
Lysander
C. A. Welch
Columbus
A. B. Brown
Allston
Massachusetts
Ollie B. Hli
Toledo
John Bean
Charles Rowsh
GC. W. Porter
Amesville
A. 5
Bethel
Mac
Nelsonville
Health Officer Report on Contagious Diseases and Deaths
The Health Officer Dr J M Biggins presents for the year ending December 31 1900 a tally of deaths by cause with emphasis on pulmonary tuberculosis and notes that 32 deaths occurred among Athens residents. The report praises hygienic measures and vaccination, cites low typhoid fever rates thanks to water and sewer systems, and closes with civic notices including a rally by the anti saloon league and marriage licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Biggins
Athens
Board of Health
J. M. Biecexs
Health Ofice
Interesting Meetings At Methodist Church Grow In Attendance
Meetings at the Methodist church draw strong crowds with growing interest. Sessions continue each evening this week and next, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Social given by C. E. circle at Day home
The Christian church C. E. society plans a social at the home of E A Day on Thursday evening February 31 from age to ten. John McLaughlin of Goolgilie was in Athens Monday en route to Columbus for the infirmary directors annual meeting. He joined here by S F Beverage while en route by infirmary directors James and Woodweria. Superintendent N W Baker of Chauncey attended the state meeting of infirmary superintendents and directors in Columbus and left for Eldorado Springs to visit his ill brother Isaac Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Mckee
Wuld
Harnest Walker
Pr. Pleasant
W. Va
Jessie Murphy
Guysville
Bess Rose
Logan
F. L. Preston & Co
Richard Bardecut
Nelsonville
Edison Cooler
H. Welch
Kansas City
J. W. Jones
Columbus
W. A. Rousk
L. M. Jewett
Cincinnati
A. W. Madden
Wilmington
W. E. Farrell
James Hayson
Carbondale
Athens
Mira Webster
Canaanville
Martha Scott
Harriett Lamb
Pataskala
J.F. White
Agnes
Ot Logan
George Reynolds
J. E. Bush
F. W. Bush
Wmr
Tacius Coe
Lodi Township
Wis
G. A. Coe
Charles Morgan
Chillicothe
D. D. Fuller
J.L. Carpenter
Elizabeth
Carpenter
B. F. Witman
I. MM. Foster
J.P. Wood
Reading Club
Vine Street
Elton
Highland County
State Hospital
D. Sayre
Woodruff
Marietta
New Year's Bay
W. KR. Boyer
Central Union Telephone Company
Smith
Granville
H. H. Wickham
Wheeling
W. W. Wickham
N.j.pardy
Miss Pardy
Mgr
Augustus Baird
Charleston Afonday
Charleston
Jesse Davis
F. E. DeWeese
G. W. King
Merit
Anti-Saloon League
League
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
Colored Church
Christian Church
M. E
T. A. Clark
House of Representative
Clark
C. E. Society of the Christian Church
E. A
John McLaughlin
Goolgilie
Carolumbns
S. F. Beverage
James and
Woodweria
N. W. Baker
Chauncey
Eldorado Springs
Missouri
Isaac Baker
L. I. W. club dinner at Miss Craig home
The L. I. W. club of young ladies hosted a dinner for their gentlemen friends at Miss Florence Craig's home. Invitations were straw paper with humorous humed edges. Guests arrived in colonial costumes as the hosts served a diverse menu including blue joints and coffee, marking their first dinner and a notable success this century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. W. Club
Plorence Craig
Miss Craig
College Notes Debating Society Debuts at Athenian Hall
Dr Bentley hosts his New York parents as college activities fill weekend with post office social in Athenian hall. J Al McCord visits from Columbus studying law while E G Gibson teaches. Class of 1908 meets after chapel. Junior class discusses matters not public. Miss Stahl lectures on The Beauty of Art. YWCA YMC A reception decorates Athenian hall with music. New debating society forms led by C R Cline debating negro and Indian status before the Civil War. Hay Pauncefote treaty topic debated with Garfield team winning judges. Garfields vs Athenians debate set for Friday. cordial welcome offered to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
New York
Athenian Hall
Y.W.C
J. al. McCord
College Friends
Mr. McCord
Columbis
E. G. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Gel
New Debating Society
C. R. Cline
Philos
Messrs
Mitchell and
Smith
Garfield Club
Sheppard and
Evans
Hoover
Department of Mathematics
Dean
Department of Psychology
Garfields
Horse Died Suddenly Near Shade After Illness
Eugene Williams of Shade reported a horse died suddenly from colic while being driven home from Athens Monday. The animal fell ill and could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Williams
Shade
Athens
To Cure a Cold in One Day Uses Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a 24 hour cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes all druggists refund the purchase if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The cost is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Guardian's Land Sale Auction for Drake Farm
A Richard J. Drake farm will be sold at auction on February 2 at the court house front door. Located at the railroad and pike junction, the property is described as a bargain at its appraised price. Warning about counterfeit salves appears, urging use of DeWitt's Salve from Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Richard J. Drake
Court House
Money to Loan and Insurance Noted in Ad
In an old classifieds snippet B. Lawrence handles insurance. Price and Bodaler or Bodlader attorneys appear to offer legal services. The terse notice suggests financial services and legal representation available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price &Btalder
Athens Considers Forming Board of Trade After Mass Meeting
At a city mass meeting in the mayor’s office W R Moore urged forming a board of trade to represent local business interests. M W Kurtz and W E Peters backed the idea noting many examples of need. A committee including George R Walker and W E Peters will gather information and report within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R Moore
Board of Trade
M. W. Kurtz
Athens
W. £. Peters
Hk D. Henry
Corning
Glouster
Mr. Henry
George R. Walker
W.E. Peters
BP. W. Bush
W. I. Moore
Fireman James Mullen Dies From Injuries
James Mullen a B and Co fireman died Tuesday evening in Parkersburg from injuries suffered in a railway yard accident the prior Saturday. He was about 26 and unmarried. Remains will be moved to Minera then Athens where Catholic funeral services will be held. A special train will carry friends to the funeral. Rev. J. B. Mattingly to conduct rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mullen
Parkersburg
Mullen
Minera
Athens
J. B. Mattingly
Princess Bonnie to Return in Athens Amusement Run
Citizens of Athens push for another performance of the comic opera Princess Bonnie at the opera house. A date is being set within ten days or two weeks with new costumes and features promised, aiming for a packed house after the earlier favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Princess Bonnie
Opera
United States Telephone Company Mortgage Record
One of Athens county s largest mortgages filed in Recorder Golden s office last week. The United States Telephone Company mortgaged to Cleveland Trust Company for 3 060 000 with 850 revenue stamps. Filed in fifty counties in Ohio and several in Indiana. Wanstep an agent for an old line life insurance company. Liberal contract FP H Mren ine Wellston Geor g8w3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Recorder Golden
United States Telephone Company
Cleveland Trust Company
Indiana
Wanstep
Old Line Life Insurance Company
H. Mrrenine
Wellston
Gio
Rich Farm for Sale on National Pike Near Columbus
Rich farm for sale located on National pike twenty one miles east of Columbus and one mile from the county seat. Close to schools churches railroads telegraph telephones creamery and three rural delivery routes. An electric railroad building sits in front of the farm. Sold at a bargain. For further information contact Cras. 1D. Gir, Millersport, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Pike
Columbus
Cras
Millersport
Ohio
Inauguration Excursion Tickets Sold for 1901
Public notice from B and O W offering excursion tickets to Washington D C for the March 4 1901 presidential inauguration with return options March 1 2 and 3 Athens fares quoted. Also reminders from Cline’s Pharmacy about DeWite’s Little Early Risers One Minute Cough Cure Kool Dyspepsia Cure and timber buying in Ohio and warnings on lung illnesses with prompt relief advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington, D.C
Athens
DeWite
Cline
Uncalled Post Office Letters Listing January 11 101
The post office at Athens lists uncalled letters including A B Larch Lenore Campbell Rose Reach Mrs Harlor Yexepk A Synth Wit Hadley DE Swarts OF Hock Rosseelf Wihie Bolland ada Wilson Lida Johnson Allee Young.Letters advertised. recipients urged to claim at once per Postmaster B Gist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Busn
Larch
Lenore Campbell
Lewis Warry
Desare
Rose
Harlor
Yexepk
Hadley
DE Swarts
Hock
Rosseelf
Wihie Bolland
Ada Wilson
Lida Johnson
Allee Young
B. Gist
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Ferrel
John Douglas
J. A. Johnson
Pearl Bateman
Bertha Moore
Guy Stott
Zelda
Clara B. Peyton
E. T. Rose
Jed F. Linscott
Grace M. Ludwick
Guey
Link Huffman
C. E. Social
Y.M.C. A
DeWitt
B. Lawrence
Insurance
Rich Farm
Gline
Callon
A. Wittox
Osiambus
His
Bird
O. B. Sloane
Osu
Miety
Cali
Matty
Campbell Building
North Main Street
E.G. Ange
Chase Moat
A. P. Hater
Mia
G. H
Eqna Thompson
BANK
First National Bank
Athens County Farms
Weian
HOT Springs
Arkansas
United States
P. McCarty
Pass
Sacinnati
Conett
Stek
MicKee
Ben
Arepd Mt
Omas Leylan
Boston
Mass
Samuel Burk
Athens County -Onio
Foun Fratherston
Tan
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