County Notes Personal Mention and Local Updates
Jerry Pinney is home on sick furlough with the grip. Mrs. Sarah Hewitt leaves this week for Arkansas relatives. Bert Morris of Athens visited friends Sunday. Conductor Elmer Dixon resumes duties on the B. O. after a two week leave. The M. E. Sunday school was reorganized last Sabbath. officers elected include S. B. Smith superintendent, Joseph Lowther assistant, Madge McAdoo secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Pinney
Sarah Hewitt
Arkansas
Bert Morris
Athens
Elmer Dixon
M. E
S. 8. Smith
Joseph Lowther
Madge McAdoo
Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Illness
Ed. Jones is quite sick. Miss Ora Munn of Kilvert visits A. B. Munn's family. Miss Roma Finsterwald attended the Schubert concert Tuesday evening. Wm. Balderson of Amesville spent the week with A. P. Linscott. Perley Coker and Dana Poston visited Herbert Bean's family at Guysville. Harvey Phillips, Pilchere teacher, is bedbound with la grippe. John Haislett, Sr., takes a week to see his three sons in Portsmouth. neighbors wish him a pleasant visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Jones
Ora Munn
Kilvert
A. B. Munn
Roma Finsterwald
Wm. Balderson
Amesville
A. P. Linscott
S. Perley Coker
Dana Poston
Herbert Bean
Guysville
Harvey Phillips
Pilchere
Local visits and a store burglary mystery rise in Harrisonville
E I Stanley spent Sunday with his parents while Levi Boother from Cleveland visits his sister Mrs P B Armstrong. Rev A S Johnson assists Rev Kirkpatrick at Harrisonville meetings. Charlie Pratt alias Jerry Pratt, once Millfield, admitted stealing cartridges tire crackers gum tobacco from Barker's store after days of denial. He confessed, returned items, was dismissed by Chas Jolly, and left the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. Stanley
Levi Boother
Cleveland
P. B. Armstrong
A. S. Johnson
C. P. Church
Kirkpatrick
Harrisonville
Charlie
Jerry” Pratt
Millfield
Chas
Jolly
Barker
Fever Stricken Vona Chase Ails In Town
Vona Chase suffers a fever attack while Mary Chase and family visit here from the mother’s house. Whooping cough epidemical conditions have subsided. Wm. Younkin returns to Darbyville after a year away. Oil well drilling progresses with hope Bradley will strike a pool. Republican county committee actions on campaign funds aim to dispel recent demon stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vona Chase
Joseph Hudwell
Pomery
Mary Chase
Wm. Younkin
Darbyville
Pickaway County
Bradley
Republican County Central Committee
Local Figures Attend Guests and Visits In Town
Prof Black hosts another singing class. Mr Laflin from Watertown visits his aunt Mrs Mary A Morrison. E A Hosom of Sistersville stays with his brother and sister. E D O Dell called to Richmonddale by his father Illness. D H Kidwell of Athens solicits for MassenGer and Henraup. Titus Shotwell of Joy township dies Saturday and is buried Monday. Bert McVicker, former resident now in Columbus, visits friends. M D Humphrey near Coolville dies Saturday and is buried. Odd Fellows service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Black
Laflin
Watertown
Mary A. Morrison
E. A. Hosom
Sistersville
Siser
E. D. O'Dell
Richmondale
D. H. Kidwell
Athens
MassenGer
Henraup
Titus Shotwell
Joy Township
Bert McVicker
Columbus
M. D. Humphrey
Coolville
Odd Fellows
Local News Roundup From Marion County
Geo Van Dyke returns home from Marion county with Mrs Van Dyke ill but recovering. Mr Blakely is dangerously ill at his father in law William Smith’s home. Will Coleman completes a new house and sells farm land to Mrs Steele of Athens. A surprise party honored Ed Cunningham and wife. Robert Smith Sr was fatally injured in a runaway accident while hauling lumber and hay. horses panicked, lines tangled, breaking his leg and causing internal injuries. Recovery is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. van Dyke
Marion County
James van Dyke
Mr. Blakely
Wm. Smith
Will Coleman
Smith
Local News Briefs From Buchtel Area
Mrs King is seriously ill and several residents travel for business and family visits. A fire at Mr Lafollette residence was quickly put out. Longfellow Litterary Society at Buchtel high school organized with officers Homer Andrews James Mace Maggie Hopstetter Maud Parkhurst Katie Newman Nettie Harper. Meetings planned Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gallagher
Columbus
George D. Andrews
New Pittsburg
David Norman
Blatchford
Edward Brown
Frank Popped
Columus
Donnie Gardner
Christa Lafollette
Federal Creek
Mr. Lafollette
Preaching at Universalist church and local social notes
Next Sunday a sermon is planned at the Universalist church. Joshua Rowell injured his leg with a hatchet last week. Miss Lizzie Hibbard of Athens visited the Hib bard home early this week. W S Turrill, Big Run, was among local friends last Saturday. Reports mention grip and sneezing as citizens recover. Wm Smith and Irwin McGee of Cutler attended the recent G A R and S of V officer installations. John S Townsend Camp No 108 S of V and Frost Post No 341 G A R held public installations on the 14th. Comrade S H Johnson led the ceremonies. Camp officers listed include Capt John Grubb and others. a free oyster dinner was served to members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Joshua Rowell
Lizzie Hibbard
Athens
W. A. Hibbard
W.S. Turrill
Big Run
Rip
Wm. Smith
Irwin McGee
Cutler
H.G. Frost
John
Townsend
S. of
S. H. Johnson
John Grubb
KR. Doan
Perry Barrows
A. L. Conklin
F. W. Doan
Clayton E. Barrows
R. E. Burden
Cursia E. Doan
Ed. Barrows
C. Henry Hatch
Oe Guard
Henry Patieon
P.G
Wm. McDaniel
C. C
Cooley
F. W. Dean
R. W. Feedem
Local Social Notes and Pedestrian Trips
Chas Daugherty made a flying trip to Ogden West Virginia last week. Miss Maggie Griffin returned home from Columbus where she has been for some time. Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Barrows of Hockingport spent Sunday with Mrs Charles Dunfee. Miss Lucy Willing who has been working for G W Fox was called home because of her mother illness. The Youtha literary society has been reorganized and is hoped to be more successful than the last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Daugherty
Ogden
W. Va
Maggie Griffin
Columbus
Kenndy
Barrows
Hockingport
Charles Dunfee
Lucy Willing
G. W. Fox
Youtha Literary Society
Local Visitors and Illnesses Reported Around Town
Mrs. O T Noble visits Cincinnati. Mrs. Golden Frost is very ill with typhoid fever. Bessie Hammond, a Utica schoolteacher, was home over Sunday. Minnie Newlove and her Plains brother visited friends nearby. Rev Dickie was summoned to Hamden Junction last week to preach a friend's funeral, accompanied by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Noble
Cincinnati
Golden Frost
Bessie Hammond
Utica
Minnie Newlove
the Plains
Dickie
Hamden Junction
Local notes on health visits and school society
Bessie Shafer is seriously ill with long trouble. Miss Kate Martin of Athens visits relatives here. Ray Haning of Nelsonville stays with Mr. and Mrs. Cash Wood. The school house literary society draws strong attendance and good conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Shafer
Kate Martin
Athens
Ray Haning
Nelsonville
Cash Wood
Local Illness Persists as Community Notes Sickness
Mrs Sarah A Danny returns from Cincinnati after visiting her grandauthter Mrs John Shay. A marriage occurred at the residence of Homer Bell J P on Monday evening Jan 13 between Mr Charles Martin and Miss Phoeba Bolin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Danny
Cincinnati
John Shay
Homer Bell J. P
Charles Martin
Phoeba Bolin
Shaw's Pure Malt Whiskey Sparks Town Interest
Shaw's Pure Malt Whiskey creates local buzz as residents sample the drink. Available for purchase only through R. M., the promotion draws curiosity and steady attention from shoppers seeking a distinct spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
R. M
Prisoner brought from New Orleans after Nelsonville case
Tobe Minear, wanted since August for freight car burglary and a store break in at Cable Co, was sick in New Orleans City Hospital. Nelsonville police brought him back Monday. he was jailed immediately. The report recalls the attempted Cable burglary and Knight’s fatal shooting, with accomplice Kinkead’s betrayal and Minear’s injuries from a shotgun. The Ohio State Journal comments on anti boodle sentiment and a letter urging Democrats to support Republican primaries to improve county governance. The author, J. W. Muarny, argues for cross party primary voting to find capable county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobe Minear
Nelsonville
Cable and Company
James Knight
New Orleans
John Lax
Minear
Cable & Co
John Kinkead
Knight
Marshal Hardgrove
Georgia and Pacific
Lax
Ohio State Journal
Athens County Republican Central Committee
Athens
Guysvillle
Ohto
Athens County
Baker
J. W. Muarny
Philomathean election and society news at Ohio University
June contest candidates for the Philomathean literary society will be elected on the 31st. E W Ramsey elected to full Philomathean membership. Charles Eikenberry joins preliminary mysteries of Beta Theta Pi. Miss Lizzie Carpenter travels to Springfield to aid her grandmother Mrs Hawk. Miss Lulu King out sick. Miss Sarah Stinson covers classes. Faculty intervenes as chapel disruptions continue. Ohio University oratorical contest at city hall Friday evening with Esther Burns Mabel Connett Foss and Daily as contestants. An engaging program of music and recitations accompanies the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathean Literary Society
E. W. Ramsey
Charles Eikenberry
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Lizzie Carpenter
Springfield
Hawk
Lulu King
Sarah Stinson
Ohio University
Esther Burns
Mabel Connett
Messrs. Foss
Daily
Pain Balm Damped Cloth for Chest Pain Relief
A home remedy suggests dampening Chamberlain's Pain Balm on a flannel pad placed over the chest and another on the back between the shoulders for prompt relief, especially when pain stems from a cold with pneumonia risk. Sold by W. H. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Third term candidacy denied by Probate Judge Berne
A. B. Berne states the impression that he seeks a third term as Probate Judge is erroneous. He notes he completed the unexpired year of the late Judge Kaler and is currently in his first full three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaler
Berne
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Cure All
Soothing healing cleansing salve claimed to cure sores wounds and piles with rapid relief from itching and burning. Advertises two to three hour healing for chapped lips and cold sores with Cline's Pharmacy as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Cline
Crowning Success Edits Cooperville Observer Founder
An interview with E DeVos editor of the Cooperville Observer outlines a career from Keene Canada to Pella Iowa Battle Creek Michigan and finally editor of the paper. He credits Dr Wheeler s Nerve Vermilizer with restoring health and sleep after nervous exhaustion and lists other ads for Cline s Pharmacy and DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve while noting a teachers institute in Athens Ohio and local classifieds for bull calves and dye products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. DeVos
Cooperville
Mich
Observer
Cline
Athens village settles sewer contract balance with Maumee Co
Less than a year after a settlement, Athens village council agrees to pay Maumee Construction Co 3257.58 to settle the sewer contract balance with interest. Stalder to dismiss injunction and Welch to guarantee dismissal of pending suit in U S circuit court. Berry claims 158.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee Construction Co
Athens
Stwe
Fred Staldy
Wuenreas
H. Welch
U. S. Circuit Court
Stalder
Welon
John Berry
Said Berry
Alfalfa Cultivation in Ohio and North American Use
The Ohio Experiment Station outlines alfalfa as a deep rooted, drought resistant clover family plant with limited success in Ohio. It recommends sandy loose soils above porous subsoils with underground water, spring plowing, and sowing 20 to 80 pounds per acre. First year yields are unlikely. two cuts expected in year two and about three annually thereafter. Some success noted at Geneva NY Station and in isolated Ohio gravelly loams. Also includes a list of uncalled for post office names as of January 20, 1806.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Spanish America
Calfornia
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Ohio
New York State
Experiment 5
Geneva
Othe Lake
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Action
Cline's Pharmacy advertises a brisk relief remedy claiming rapid effect for coughs and throat irritation. The short claim emphasizes speed and efficacy as a key selling point to customers seeking immediate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Campbell Comes Off On Corruption Claims
Former Ohio governor James E. Campbell recanted his charge of corruption in the Seventy-first General Assembly admitting his statements were hearsay. He testified before a grand jury after a subpoena, saying he personally knew nothing and that informants disavowed any knowledge of corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Campbell
Seventy-first General Assembly
Columbus
Toledo Blade
Campbell
Hamilton
Grand Jury
Rooms for Rent With Bath and Steam Heat In College Place
Rooms for rent with bath gas and steam heat flats of five rooms parlor bedroom dining room kitchen and bath room hot and cold water gas and steam heating also one eight room dwelling with bath heated by steam from main building large cellar call on D H Moons.
Testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Hollands Virginia resident Robert Rawls recalls enduring grippe last winter and trying many remedies before Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He reports the first bottle eased illness to allow work and the second bottle cured him. Sold by W. H. McKee at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rawls
Hollands
W. H. McKee
Fairview Jersey Dairy Price List
Fairview Jersey Dairy announces milk at 5 cents per quart or 15 cents per gallon. Cream 80 cents per gallon and buttermilk 15 cents per gallon. Best creamery butter 25 cents per pound. Leave orders at F. Stalder & Co.’s grocery or write to A. L. Riney, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Jersey
Best Creamery
F. Stalder & Co
A. L. Riney
Praise for One Minute Cough Cure in Republic Indiana
J. W. Pierce of Republic Indiana endorses One Minute Cough Cure, saying it gave entirely satisfactory results for his family and himself and vows to recommend it on every occasion where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pierce
Republic, In
Pairview Farm Milk Tickets and Farm Produce Sale
Pairview Farm announces selling 100 quart milk tickets at 3 cents per quart and taking orders for butter eggs cream and fancy poultry including turkey chicken duck and squab. A J Riney superintendent with telephone 46 advertises quick relief products from Cline's Pharmacy for croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Riney
Train timetables change at Ath ens station
Train No 11 changes to depart at 3 35 p m from Ath ens while Train No 12 moves to 8 35 p m arrival. The Pay Train on stage promises realism with a moving car line and boiler blast. City Hall program on Monday Jan 27th features a liver regulator quip by a genius. Cline's Pharmacy offers Witt's Little Early Risers and Bronchini cough cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Witt
Cline
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Canaanville
Hibbardsville
Woodyard
New England
Buchtel
Frost
Youba
Wolff's Plains
Tose Minear
College Notes
J. H. Atkinson
Be, J. Stanley
Frank Batterson
Board of Trade
W. O. Feart
Portsmouth
Andrew Crawford
DeWitt
Sarra
Pres
Hrmann L. Baker
Athens, Ohio
Maumee Construction Company
Costa
Benderbasen
Jopn Green
All Hrann
Jno
Luckwell
Barbara Bowman
Annie Lohr
Anna Barnes
M Wss Mathews
Jane Penne
Mr. Lewis
Tedrow
J Coss
Cal. Woodland
Emma
Aamits
College Place
Fairview Jersey Dairy
Pairview Farm
C. B’y
Chappelear
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