Athens County items show court terms and local activity
In Athens yesterday and this week many residents were noted including RS. Frank Lowry in Columbus and General Grosvenor’s return to Washington. Court adjourned after a four day session. Local business and social events are summarized with visits by Mrs. Lightner, Miss Fowers, and Mrs. Humphrey. The telephone exchange opens, cordial meetings, marriages, and civic notices fill the week with multiple officials, travel, and hospital matters detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Cleta Fowers
New Lexington
Xpert
Lizzie Foster Humphrey
Polville
Louisa Cullums
Athens
Haseen
J. M. McGillivray
Ssq
Merthyr
Cincinnati
National
Manucuurers’ Association
J. W. Faulkner
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hich
Axp Heravo
Moulton Houk
Oledo
Ohio Central Lines
Columbus
Little Johnny Hogue Hero of Ordinary Life in Nelsonville
A tribute to Johnny Hogue a frail but steadfast Nelsonville newsboy who supported his widowed mother by selling papers. Born poor and physically small he led a diligent life showing patience cheerfulness and industry beyond acclaim. His quiet heroism is praised as more uplifting than grand military feats and his example elevates the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopylae
Balaklava
Johnny Hogue
Nelsonville
Johnny
Dobnny
Grim Reaper
Johnny” Hogue
Morning Sun Nebo spiritual commune deed in Athens County
Attorney notes a deed from May 1871 recorded in Athens County linking land on Sun day Creek to the Morning Star Community led by Eli Curtis and Chauncey Barnes. The 5.15 acre tract near the county infirmary was quit claimed for spiritual purposes and future construction of the New Jerusalem. The entry describes heirs and dower rights from 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brown
Athens County
Joseph G. W. Hibbard
Yole M. Dibboard
Ed Curtis
State of
Michigan
Margaret A., Hannah
Nathaniel W. Hibbard
Joseph Hibbard
Lord of Hosts
New Jerusalem
Morning Star
Eli Curtis
William D. Hall
Chauncey Barnes
Jesus of Nazareth
Wm. D. Hall
William Ogg
J. B. Allen
Sunday Creek
Curtis
Mt. Nebo
Barnes
Madeleine Vinton Bahlgren
Columbus, Docking Valley and
Maccebe Vinton Dahlgren
Eric B. Dahlgren
Ivzabeth Drexel Dahlgren
John ¥. Dahlgren
Lucy Drexel Dahlmen
Airica Dahlgren Vierce
Josiah Mercedy
Romaine von Overbeck
Gustav von Overbeck
Oskar von Overbeck
Alfred von Overbeck
Obio Company
Snow Fork
Llocking
Ohio
Columbus, Neeming Valley and Athens Railroad
Storg
Snow Fork and
Hocking Railroad
Hocking
Fle
Petitien
Lack of Fire Protection Highlights Town’s Weakness
Athens residents witnessed the town’s fire protection fail when a saloon burned and nozzles were locked up and unattainable. The piece urges organized waterworks use and prompt action, noting bucket methods are still relied upon and a true system is long overdue. It lists uncalled for post office letters and includes local notices about school, church, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Catarrh Cure Claim and Local Notices
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed as a universal remedy with a $100 reward offer for failures. Proponents urge constitutional treatment, while local notices mention railway eating houses and a baking powder ad. An Athens county auditor candidate announces for the Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
Bee
Tic
Nervous Paralysis Patient Credits Nerve Vitalizer
Hartville Ohio resident Jonas Swartz nearly seventy says Dr Wheeler’s Nerve Vitalizer cured his nervous trouble after four years of insomnia and jerking right arm. He bought samples and three bottles at Cline’s Pharmacy with corroboration from Geidlinger Store owner. medicine sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Swartz
Hartville
Ohio
Dr. Wheeler
Wal
Geidlinger
Iterview
Swartz
Cline
Clothing Sales Agent Wanted For Athens Area
Classified notice seeking a clothing sales agent in Athens and nearby areas with liberal commissions. Company offers the best and most complete outfit yet provided by Wanamaker Brown. Promptly write for terms and send 2 or 3 references to Philadelphia Pa. 4wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Vicinity
Wanamaker & Brown
Philadelphia
Castoria Advertisement Explains Generations Use
An old ad notes Castoria used for infants children and mothers, then mentions a railway sale offering excursion tickets to Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia at the lowest first class fare for round trips with return within 20 days. The dates February 1st March 5th April 2nd and April 30th appear as sale dates for the C H Vo and T Ry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Trains schedule excerpt for Athens to major cities
Trains leaves Athens daily except Sunday. Times to Cincinnati St Louis Louisville Chicago and beyond shown with connections. For detail on rates and connecting lines, address ticket agent Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Cincinnati
St. Loui
Han Anh
Louisville
Lee Pin
tExcept
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Charles Barker
Columus
Barker
O. S. Strahl
Canaan Township
Ir. Strahl
Jesse Watkins
Craig
Spencer
Nebraska
S. Phillips
Relef
R. Roehler
Messenger
Enany
Xls
Rald
Messenecer
Herato
Sinifft
Brother Siniff
State Hospital
J.C. Bower
Werrald’s Mill
Central Union Company
F.C. Stedman
Steward Cline
The
Missinazn
Herano
John Six
Hamley Run
Dateton
Six
5S. F. Beverage
County Farmers’ Institute
John Matson
Matson
Fair Ground
Ryan Brothers
Channery
Sorre
Hush Dowler
Strand
Didoes
J.C. Campbell
Chilheothe
Atlanta
Kandith
Portner
Trimble Brick Manufacturing Company
Koons
J. P. Weethee
T. Erven
Wells
Buckeye
Bryen
I. R. Rollins
Amesville
Patrick Harrington
Glouster
Athens State Hospital
Bethel
Samuel Stalder
Guysville
Acrs
Diamonds
Jackson
Standard Journal
Sun
New Lexington, Herald
Narlatta
Times
Somerset, Press
Ind
Hamden
U.S
Buescher
W. F. Johnson
Ida Bennett
Lew Knott
J. Bennett
Andrew Musser
Nelle Cunningham
C. R. Vaulk
Paul Cutlip
J. Dd. Phillips
Elmer Courtney
Jac Ride
Richard M. Cartton
Ema Mickerlag
Ss Craig
Frank Joute
Enuon Clark
Jonnie Kkuder
A. Clark
Ona Stringer
I. Docan
Lizzie Schwarty
Take Doggett
Harry Shannon
Ola Fiemming
Eva Shonen
PD. Gray
We. Walbridge
Chester
Harbaner
We Wilihiums
Badger
Johnson
Rachael
H. Crara
P.M
Clarence IE. McGill
Lings
Clarence
Israel Foster
Christian Endeavor
James Merwin
Emma Carpenter
Horn
Baltimore
E.R. Lash
Warren Sprague
Kimble
Charlee Dickey
D. Scott
San Francisco
California
Queen City
West
K. PF. Witman
Fannie
Ohio Central
Kenton
Massenger and Hewali
Castoria
Dr. Price
Toe
Hocking Valley
Iailroad Company
Thintit Oa Madeleine Vinton Dal Gren, Et al. Defenders
Sleaver & Savur
O. S-W.ry
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