Out of Town News Hockingport Fourth Social and Local Visits
The July Fourth lawn social at E A Dutton’s home in Hockingport drew a large attendance and financial success. The column lists numerous local visitors and guests from Marietta Ravenswood Parkersburg Wellston and New York, plus several family reunions and church notes. Quarterly meeting announced for July 14 with Elder Dick and notes on weather damage and a harvesting company agent's visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dutton
Youba Community Share 4th of July Visits
Amanda Forester hosted relatives on July 4 including Susan Noble of Portland Ohio and Fred Nixon of Wellston. Others visiting or staying with local families include Cyrus Jones and Clarence Jones Torch, and Mary Marlow with her son Bryan Parkersburg. Wheat harvest active as locals report good crops. Byron Parker Coolville visits N J Griffin. Ora Dunfee goes to Stewart for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Palmer
Athens
Walter Dutton
A. Wells
Clara Wells
Parkersburg
Tom Munchmeyer
Lewis Wells
Scott
W. Va
Charles Wells
Helen Oakes
New York
Jessie Wells
Mark Dunfee
St. Joseph
Smith Dunfee
Susie Dutton Gunnell
Vassar
Mich
Nelson Dutton
Little Hocking
Lottie Dutton
Ora Dunfee
Stewart
Mary A. Marlow
Bryan
Fred Nixon
Wellston
A. Forrester
Clarence Jones
Torch
Cyrus Jones
Amanda Forester
Susan Noble
Portland
Ohio
Charles Scott
Belpre
Richard Nixon
Coolville
R. D
West
Adisa M. Elliott
Ethyl
Bertha Dunfee
E. A. Dutton
Hockingport
Mary J. Nixon
Byron Parker
N. J. Griffin
Local News from Trimble and Nearby
Mr Charles Lamar of Columbus visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Nail. Ernest Krinker and wife visit relatives in Columbus. Charles Dew and wife visit their parents then return to Crooksville. Bernice Danford ill with typhoid fever. Edith Matson of Millfield visits. R R Johnson of Athens spends Sunday with wife and parents. Mrs Lillie Palmer dies Friday July 5. funeral at Trimble Christian church July 7. burial at Russell Cemetery. she leaves husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamar
Columbus
Charles Nail
Ernest Krinker
Charles Dew
Corning
Klint King
B. W. King
Crooksville
Bernice Danford
Edith Matson
Millfield
R. R. Johnson
Athens
W. B. Johnson
Lillie Palmer
Charles Palmer
Hollister
Parrish lands Coolville M E church contract
H H Parrish of Tupper's Plains won the contract for the new M E church to be finished by September 1. A series of visits and social items follow, noting guests and locals in Coolville and nearby towns. Bennie Buck named pitcher for Coolville Junior baseball, and several residents made trips to Parkersburg, Athens, and Torch.
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H. H. Parrish
Tupper’s Plains
M. E
Berry
Pennsylvania
Local Social Notes From Around The County
Frost of Champaign guests relatives here. Walter MelLilveen of Rochester Pa visits. Stella Ladd of Athens visits mother. Vivian Jewell of Coolville visits Olive Brandeberry. Mrs Rowell remains seriously ill. Van Brandeberry and Carl attend Broadwell Fourth picnic. Rev Keller preaches at Centennial church. Nettie Beebe Chauncey visits relatives. Leonard Petty Glouster visits relatives. Nearby youths hay ride to Guysville Fourth picnic. Despite bad roads all enjoyed the day and dinner was ample. trip considered a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Frost
Champaign County
Walter MelLilveen
Rochester
Stella Ladd
Athens
Vivian Jewell
Coolville
Olive Brandeberry
Theodore Rowell
van Brandeberry
Brother Carl
Broadwell
Keller
Nettie Beebe
Chauncey
Guysville
Pike Valley News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Mulligan and Shaffer moved a fine herd to Nelsonville last Friday. Wheat harvest is nearly complete across the community. Rev. Dawson preached at the Christian church Saturday and Sunday. Charles Abbott visited from Columbus on the Fourth and stayed with local friends. Mrs. A C Burson shows improvement after illness. Miss Nora Kelley spent a day with Alma and Ethel Anthony of Angell Ridge. Attendees from Athens gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Coe
Alma
Albany
Rev. Wood
Holliday
Rev. Dawson
The
Christian Church
Charles Abbott
Columbus
A. C. Burson
Nora Kelley
Ethel Anthony
Angell Ridge
Athens
Local visitors and social notes from South Canaan area
Miss Nellie Schurtz and Miss Iva Conner of Vinton county visited Mr and Mrs George Rodehaver and family last week. Prof C L Martzolff of Ohio University spoke at South Canaan on Saturday. Several locals attended the Guysville Fourth celebration. Farmers are busy harvesting wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Schurtz
Iva Conner
Vinton County
George Rodehaver
Gladys Hill
Athens
South Canaan
Guysville
Fred Dorr
Minnie Rodehaver
Gladys Wyatt
C. L. Martzolff
Ohio University
Martin Kincade
Myrrtle Calvert
Luella Mansfield
Roea Calvert
Ora Kincade
C. O. Stalder
Fourth of July Visits and Local Events Noted
New Lexington visitors Robert Hanson and family came for Independence Day. Lawney Vernon and wife and E. O. Dillie and wife from Bartlett visited D. D. Christy. Horses were lost and drowned on July Fourth. Walter Totman and wife visited Dunbar relatives. G A R Post and O W plan a camp fire August 14–16. Gard Johnson of Marietta was here for the Fourth. Brill & Ogg Coal mine near readiness to resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanson
New Lexington
Lawney Vernon
E. O. Dillie
Bartlett
D. D. Christy
W. J. Young
B. A. Connett
Walter Totman
Dunbar
G. A
Parkersburg Visitor and Local Town Council Action
Edward Maxon of Parkersburg visits his mother this week while Miss Anna Hilderbrand visits Miss Cora Higley. Last Monday the town council passed an ordinance banning bicycle and small wagon riding on sidewalks and prohibiting explosives on the Fourth. Mr Otis Chivalier and wife visited Columbus, and Mr Clyde White recently completed a tennis court on the school grounds with several interesting features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Maxon
Parkersburg
Anna Hilderbrand
Cora Higley
Otis Chivalier
Columbus
Clyde White
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Athens Resident
Athens resident Mary B Beasley endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for her father's kidney and back pain caused by heavy labor. She cites relief after two boxes bought at Henderson's drug store and credits the remedy with restoring his health. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Athens
Dean
Mary B. Beasley
South Congress Street
Ohio
Doan
Henderson's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Hy o me i remedy promises cure for catarrh
An advertisement touts Hy o me i as a natural oil and balsam based remedy for catarrh with offensive breath throat pain breathing difficulty and nasal discharge. It claims the inhaled medication reaches all respiratory areas and kills germs. The full outfit costs $1.00 with a money back guarantee from Henderson Crider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy-o-mei
Henderson-Crider
Visitor Notes From California Family Visit
Mrs. George Peters and her son Charles of California are visiting relatives here this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peters
Charles
California
Small Child Attacked by Vicious Dog
George Sweeney three years old of Dean Avenue was bitten near his home at 12 30 by a vicious dog owned by James Louth of West Union Street. The bite tore the upper lip, cut the lip, and scratched the eye and cheek. The dog was driven off. the child was treated by Dr. J L Henry and slept in his mother’s arms. The dog is not mad but is described as very vicious and has bitten several children recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sweeney
Mike Sweeney
Dean Avenue
James Louth
West Union Street
J. L. Henry
Shower for June Bride Dana Connett Honored at West Union
Mrs Dana Connett a June bride received a miscellaneous shower and porch party hosted by Miss Ruby Gillette and Mrs Mary and Mrs Bessie Connett on West Union street. Guests from Logan and Columbus attended as well as local family, with sweet peas and mig nonettes decorating the Gillette home. Helen Foster Morgan recited, musical selections were offered, and a mock wedding ended the evening followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Conett
Ruby Gillette
Mary
Bessie Connett
West Union Street
Dana Connett
Jennie Silvas
Gillette
Helen Foster Morgan
Miss Bayer
Logan
Miss Applegate
Columbus
Death of infant Lucile Rowan in 1907
Mr and Mrs Rowan mourn the death of their child Lucile born April 11 1907. The funeral will be at Haga Chapel near Big Run with interment there. The infant died at Sugar Creek and will be sent to Athens then Stewart by train to Haga Chapel for burial.
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Rowan
Burnice Lucile
Haga Chapel
Big Run
Sugar Creek
Athens
Stewart
Death of two year old Knox from brain fever
Herold Wesley Knox son of Jennie and J W Knox died of brain fever at the Mill street home after a ten day illness. The funeral is set for two o clock Wednesday at Clark's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold Wesley Knox
Jennie
J. W. Knox
Mill Street
Clark’s Chapel
Mail weighing program starts July first across offices and railways
Postmasters and railway clerks instructed by the Washington Postoffice Department to weigh all United States mail. Weighing begins July first on the most elaborate scale, with ten classifications and daily monthly and quarterly reports planned for six months through January first. Officials say the move aims to determine mail weight and monitor railroad service versus contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Washington
United States
Uncle Sam
Dowler Family Returns from Hebbardsville Visit
Mr and Mrs A D Dowler and children Norma and Arthur visited relatives in Hebbardsville ten days ago and returned to Baltimore Md yesterday Mr Dowler a former Athens County boy is superintendent of the American Car Wheel Works in Baltimore His plant burned March 29 and was rebuilt with iron and electrical floor cranes He is directing cranes en route to Milwaukee Wis for further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebbardsville
A. D. Dowler
Norma
Arthur
Baltimore
D. D. Dowler
Dowler
Athens County
American Car Wheel Works
Milwaukee
Wis
Entertained Sunday Greek guests at office party
Mr and Mrs W C Hoodlet hosted a Sunday Creek office force gathering Saturday evening with music and cards. Violin solos by Francis Payne and selections by Mr and Mrs Edward Lynch highlighted the program followed by a luncheon. Out of town guests included Supt and Mrs George Gulley Supt and Mrs Charles Monks Supt and Mrs Frank Murphey Mrs Edward Fluke of Nelsonville Fred and Nellie Hoocier of Marshfield Francis Payne of Corning and Arthur Walsh of Jerseyville. Other guests were John Fox John Corcoran Supt D H Williams J Anthony Roan Mr and Mrs R M Mason Mr and Mrs Edward Lynch Miss Margaret Thomas Miss Belle Hopkins and Miss Anna Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hoodlet
Sunday Creek
Francis Payne
Edward Lynch
George Gulley
Charles Monks
Frank Murphey
Edward Fluke
Nelsonville
Fred
Nellie Hoocier
Marshfield
Corning
Arthur Walsh
Jerseyville
John Fox
John Corcoran
D. H. Williams
J. Anthony Roan
R. M. Mason
Margaret Thomas
Belle Hopkins
Anna Quinn
Wreck on the K and M Railroad
A rear end collision occurred Monday between local freight No. 45 and through freight No. 89 between Fisher and Albany. Caboose and a flat car were damaged. no injuries. Track cleared by 3 50 p m after wreck crew repairs.
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Fisher
Albany
Ohio Central Lines Excursion Rates For Summer Travel
Low rate excursions to Niagara Falls Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Rehoboth Wildwood and more during July and August. Agents may provide sale dates rates limits stop overs. Also Jamestown Exposition excursion rates with a ten day ticket each Tuesday. Through trains with no car changes and minimal travel time inclines daylight trips over the Allegheny Mountains and Shenandoah Valley with optional James River boat rides.
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Niagara Falls
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Anglesea
Avalon
Holly Beach
Rehoboth
Wildwood
Ohio Central Lines
Ohio Central
Allegheny Mountains
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
James River
Norfolk
Washington
Rail Timetable and Excursion Rates for Athens Area
North bound trains from Athens depart 5 50 A M and 4 55 P M with return arrivals 10 30 A M and 9 00 P M on Sundays and other days. Special excursions include Chautauqua New York July 25 return Aug 27 from Athens 9 00 fare, Northern Michigan July 25 return Aug 7 from Athens 7 00, Michigan fishing until Sept 30, Jamestown Exposition tickets on sale through Nov 30. Tickets and details available from F S Bean Union Station or J P Blackwood agents.
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Athens
Sun
Columbus
Chautauqua
N. Y
Northern Michigan
Ann Arbor R. R
Michigan
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge B. P. C. E
Boston
Mass
New England
Destructive Storm Ravages Alexander Township
Pleasanton reports a severe wind and thunder storm Sunday evening causing extensive damage. Lightning struck Jesse Pierce’s house tearing weather boards and disabling the telephone. a horse owned by Charles Wood was killed. Doc Kinney’s buggy shed granary and fences suffered severe damage. No lives lost.
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Pleasanton
Jesse Pierce
Charles Wood
Doc Kinney
Permits to Wed for Trimble Couples
Earl A. Carpenter 23 laborer and Nellie V. Linscott 19 of Trimble obtain marriage license with parental consent. Elmer E. Tracy 20 miner of Glouster and Lillian Branmer 18 of Trimble also gain permits with fathers consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl A. Carpenter
Nellie V. Linscott
Trimble
Elmer E. Tracy
Glouster
Lillian Branmer
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OUT OF Town News
Eva Swards
Marietta
May White
Mary A. Curtis
Newbury
Caroline Curtis
Ravenswood
Alf Pennybacker
C. W. Oaks
Elizabeth Curtis
A. Lawrence
Agnes Humphrey
Wolf’s Plains
Hocking
Fannie McCathran
Lydia Beachout
Harry Moore
Lancaster Street
H. M. Barker
Young
Hamley Run
Charles Coon
Beaumont
Joseph Simons
Hester Roush
Elmer Coon
Bud Musgrove
Emma Turner
Circle Hill
John Baxer
L. W. Roberts
8. K. Burgon
Ethel
George Coe
Lord Blazer
International Harvesting Company
Jess Pierce
Tom Robison
William Kelley
Emmet Sauters
Zelda
J. B. Burson
Youba
Fred Gillilan
Fred Runyon
Jackson
E. E. White
Mildred
Grace
Bennie Buck
Ladies Aid
Congregational Church
Addison Frame
Laura Parkins
Success
Lawrence
Pomeroy
Frank McVay
Walter Carr
Frost
Leonard Petty
Pike Valley
Mulligan & Shaffer
Hyomei
George Sweeny
Dana
Connett
Mrs. Rowan
K. & M. Railroad
Ohioeral Lite
Bulletin
Hocking Valley Bulletin
Tee
Bean
Union Station
J P. Blackwood
Dan Black
Alexander Township
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