Vanderhoof Notes and Local Social Appearances
Miss Fannie Hariig returned home from New Mexico after two years. Mrs. Jane Russell of Athens circulates among friends here. Charles Chase made a business trip to Athens last week. Harve McAfee of Fayal spent Sunday with his wife. M. A. Noyes traveled to Pomeroy for a lawsuit. Rev. L. E. Chase and wife visited Tuppers Plains last week. Eaton and Edwin Chase and M. A. Noyes were at Athens Monday on business.
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Fannie Hariig
New Mexico
Jane Russell
Athens
Charles Chase
Harve McAfee
Fayal
M. A. Noyes
Pomeroy
Rev. L. E. Chase
Tuppers Plains
Eaton
Edwin Chase
Ireland School Children Enjoy Skating Create Fun Week
The article notes school children in Ireland enjoying skating over the past week. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives and friends, including Miss Susie Bingman with Gertie Pingman in Latrobe, and Edith Watson visiting Annie Townsend.
Pecan Hunts to Kentucky Traditions Rise in River Bottoms
In Kentucky bottom lands along the Ohio and its tributaries pecan orchards replace apple and sugar bush due to higher revenue. Orchards spread through vast antebellum fields enriched by Ohio overflow and constant cultivation. Pecan season brings tours picnics dinners with a professional climber and woods dinner featuring bacon chicken potatos onions bread and cider.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Indianapolis
Three Curiouxs Words Filibuster Freebooter Buccaneer
The piece traces how filibuster freebooter and buccaneer are interrelated terms tied to sea raiders against Spanish colonies. It notes the French and English exchanges in naming these sea adventurers and explains buccaneer’s evolution from hunting boucans to provisioning ships.
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New World
Cattle buyers visit area as Bingmans stay with Cunningham
Local notes report ongoing cattle purchases by unnamed buyers. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bingman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. 8. Cunningham at Little Hocking. Mrs. M. E. Batchelder is listed as sick.
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W. E. Bingman
B. 8. Cunningham
Little Hocking
M. E. Batchelder
Jasper Hill Social News and Visits
T N Chalfant returned home from Jacksonville after visiting his son Elza. Branch Treasire and wife of Guysville are visiting the latter's mother Mrs Eliza Nickason. Miss Andray Ludwick of Stewart visits her sister Mrs Nickason. Herma Fierbaugh of Jacksonville visits relatives in town. Miss Katie Klingenberg stays with relatives in Syracuse. Rev Childs closed meetings at Jasper Hill Thursday night.
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T. N. Chalfant
Elza
Jacksonville
Branch Treasire
Guysville
Eliza Nickason
Andray Ludwick
Stewart
Nickason
Herma Fierbaugh
Katie Klingenberg
Syracuse
Rev. Childs
Jasper Hill
Local notes from Athens and surrounding area
Dr. Isaac Brooks made a business trip to Athens Monday. Mrs. Parker Rigg of Athens visited the Cooley family over Sunday. Maud Haning returned from Hebbardsville Sunday. Pearl Chapel held two weeks of special services ending Sunday night. Clarinda Boskin is on the sick list. A new telephone line is being built from here to Jerseyville.
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Isaac Brooks
Athens
Parker Rigg
A. A. Cooley
Maud Haning
Hebbardsville
Pearl Chapel
Clarinda Boskin
Jerseyville
Narrow Escape at Theater Door In Rain
An actor awaited revenge at a theater door after a dispute with Suett. In heavy rain the aggrieved man questioned each cloaked passerby to avoid striking the wrong actor. Suett finally arrived, drenched, and entered after being asked, “Are you Suett?” He replied, “No, I’m dripping.”
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Suett
Laxey Isle of Man Mine Hub and Great Wheel
Laxey in the Isle of Man hosts the island’s leading mines with over half of the ore mined there. It is renowned for its grand wheel erected in 184, boasting a 72 foot diameter and exceptional construction, which has operated essentially since its completion.
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Laxey
Isle of Man
Quicker Than Thought Whistling Surpasses Thought
In a quip from an Evangelist anecdote a boy claims whistling is quicker than thought after a teacher’s remark. He says he was punished for whistling before thinking during a school day, illustrating a humorous contrast between instinct and reflection.
He Could Afford It A Gown For Her
A Chicago Post snippet captures a tense moment as a woman asks John if he can buy a new gown. He responds with resignation, saying it can be afforded, signaling a reluctant consent to the expense.
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Chicago Post
Immortality and dedication to the last day
A Ruskin quotation asserts immortality lies not in reason passion or body but in the devotion of humanity to be raised by one who will raise them at the last day.
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John Ruskin
Philo Hay
Lafayette St
Geneurchasing
U.S
Purif Ork Hay Serciarums Co
New
Mrs C D Norris Praises Chase Nerve Pills
Mrs C D Norris of State Street Ath ens Ohio reports severe nervousness dizziness and sleeplessness with improvement after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. She says nerves steadied dizziness stopped and sleep returned praising the tonic. The pills are sold at dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y with A W Chase M D portrait and signature on every package.
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Ens
Ohio
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
A. W. Chase
Toques and Coats Reflect Style Trends in Menus and Hats
The Monte Carlo coats remain popular and dressy while a two piece blouse suit is favored for rough wear. Hats have softened in shape yet stay flattering with toques of dress material proving stylish though costly. A notable toque crafted from nub cloth with a velvet leaf wreath showcases rich seasonable effect.
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Monte Carlo
White Lace Gowns Dominate Fashion Fad This Season
The season favors gowns cloaks and wraps in white or cream broadcloth heavily lace covered. Ecru and string shades accompany lighter gowns while white lace stands out best with subtle shade differences. The New York horse show inspires widespread white wear though some find it overdressed and showy.
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New York
The Inventor's Triumph and Wealth From Inventions
The Indianapolis News notes Arbeiter turned his inventions into wealth, achieving success by perfecting his devices. He reportedly made enough to refine all of them, proving his commercial impact.
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Arbeiter
Indianapolis News
All In Vata
Dialogue fragment shows Clara and Maud at a dance with Mr. Fiddie mentioned. The snippet captures social banter and flirtation etiquette from a New Yorker excerpt around lively social scenes.
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Clara
Mr. Fiddie
Maud
New Yorker
Brownstone Dreams In A Fashionable Brooklyn Life
Dialogue in Brooklyn Life shows a couple arguing over a home. She rejects cottage love and desires a brownstone in a fashionable neighborhood, while he insists on ownership in her name. The exchange highlights urban aspirational housing and property norms.
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Brooklyn
Poe's Placid Keyes Description In Century
A literary portrait praises Poe Chiver Papers to Century detailing his long neck, slender seated posture, violet hazel eyes with a serene glow, and a moonlit brow. It notes his poverty and insults from anonymous correspondents as catalysts for his thoughtful calm.
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Poe
PoeChiver
Century
Bertie and Appleby Trade Thursday Dining Plans
A fragmented dialogue shows Bertie asking about dining on Thursday with Appleby replying eagerly. The exchange shifts to Friday with Bertie inquiring about hunger, ending with a brief “Exchange” cue.
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Bertie
Appleby
Prismatic Color of Life Forms Tied to Light Interference
The prismatic color of shells, fish scales, insect wings, and bird feathers depends on light interference within the thin plates of their integuments.
Ouster suits filed against Ohio coal firms in price case
Attorney General Sheets files ouster suits against multiple coal companies alleging price extortion through combinations with railroads. Governor Nash backs action amid claims of hold-up in coal market. Firms include Hocking Coal and Iron, New Pittsburg, Congo, Middle State and General Hocking. Some executives defend pricing as market response amid rail/anthracite shortages.
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Nash
Sheets
Ohio
Columbus Dispatch
Sanday Creek Company
Morgan
Outlook
Nicolas Monsarat
Hocking Valley Railroad
New Pittsburg Company
Spahr
W. K. Fields
G. D. Preston
Columbus Hocking Coal and Iron Company
Wyandotte
Alfred Brenholz
Sidney McManigal
Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company
Columbus
Thomas Johnson
Pittsburg Coal Company
City Council Hears Bids For Ath ens Street Lighting
A special Ath ens meeting discussed an ordinance calling for bids to light streets and alleys. The council failed to suspend rules for a third reading previously. Final action requires submittal of bids by midnight with a final schedule to follow.
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Athens
Ihe
Hudson
Bardin
Brown
Kern
Thompson
Woodworth
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C. D. Norris
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Placid Keyes
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DR. Fenner
Dr. Fenner le
ST. Vitus
E. R. Lash
Scientific Columbus Specialist
Hotel Berry
J. J. McCleliean
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