History of the Athens Presbyterian church described
The article recounts the early life and building history of the Presbyterian church in Athens, detailing its founders elders and trustees, 42 members by a given date, and a pattern of ministers from J. G. Bane to Thomas Thorman. It notes remodeling in 1863, the parsonage, temperance concerns, and revival events with lists of notable members and ongoing church activities including women’s and youth groups.
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Presbyterian Church
Athens
Cumberland
Iha Walker
Stabler
Charles M. Walker
Athens County
Discithoe
Ore Licziess
Wight
Petar
Moze
Isage Montfort
Athens Man John Richards Jailed After Assault Spree
John Richards known for chaotic behavior is jailed in Athens after attacking his wife and attempting further assaults. He faced Mayor Davis with a $25.60 fine and fled when unable to pay. Arrests followed and he was held on bond as police pursued additional charges.
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John Richards
West End
John
Athens
Figuslands
Dohu
le Atory
Stillle
Joan
Davis
Prilay
Richard
Marshal Dean
Marshal Dean At al Constable Stoush
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Richa Ste
Jasper Long
Cerne
Mabel Livingston
Ar Hale
B&o
Woodrog
Yaris
Methodists Built Athens Brick Church and Expanded in 19th Century
A historical sketch recounts Athens Methodism from early preaching in private homes through the 1837 erection of a brick church on College Street. It notes notable pastors and lay leaders, lists presiding elders, and praises the maturity of Athens Methodism with a robust Sunday school and active Epworth League. The piece highlights the church’s growth, renovations, and prominent members who shaped the mission in southern Ohio.
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Wemans’ Imistasary Seciecy
Bellen Walker
Bap Osborne
Mlm
Pavel
U x. Wheaton
Methodists
College Street
Tr. Neve
U. S. Army
de Peters
Mesay Bers
Cincinnati
Vintsinpillar
Erie
Riker
Anw
West Virginia
W.D. Gray
West
Mgr. Weir
M. EB
Jackson
Ohio
Westervelts
New Lexington
Athens
Juniar League
Churen
W. Super
Eli Dwele
A. Te Reach
Me Winfield
J. A. Palmer
WN. Ander
J H Moore of El Paso Oldest Ex Sheriff of Athens County
Biographical sketch of Joseph H Moore of El Paso recounts his long public service from deputy sheriff under General, to sheriff of Athens County, and later roles in McLean and Woodford counties. He helped form the Republican party, served as justice of the peace eleven terms, postmaster, and first mayor of El Paso.
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Joseph H. Moore
Moore
el Paso
Suly Oth
Gen_eral
Athens
Dr. Grubb
Geosies
J. HH
Paso
Republican Party
Bloomington
Partice
Pase
Ink Chusects
Mosquito Grove
Concord
Danvers
McLean County Court
Scott
Miram Bnekamt
Moute
Heam
McLean County
Woodford
Nist
Tvedona
Elaso
Kappa
John W. Cool
State Normal University
al Normal
Lincoln
No Water Works Bond Fails In Glouster Vote
Glouster residents defeated a 150 000 bond proposal to fund water works on a Saturday election. The contest between yes and no sides was heated with the largest property owners and heavy taxpayers largely backing the plan, while lighter taxpayers opposed it. The tally showed 1 4 in favor and 150 against, failing to meet the two thirds required.
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Glouster
Yes
Bowery Beach Resort Promises Wide Water Fun This Summer
A historical advertisement touts Bowery Beach as a bustling summer resort near Athens, describing the river setting on the Hocking and listing aquatic attractions. It flatters the locale as a seaside experience and invites visitors with evening doors open from six, guaranteed family friendly performances and spectator enjoyment.
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Adlintic
Saratoga
Maine
Athens
Bowerr Beach
Windi
Hocking River
Head’s Mill
Bowery
Bowers
Skohan
Bowers Beach
Trewery Beach
Bowery Beach
Blaine
HID-Summer Marriage in Chauncey Unites Popular Couple
Two well known Chauncey residents Meizer T Bliss and Addie Preston wed last evening in a quiet ceremony at the groom's grandfather Thomas Lilis home. Bishop Ewing of Jackson performed the rites amid relatives. The couple, traveling for a short wedding trip to Athens Cincinnati and Lake regions, will reside in Chauncey after July. A public sale at View farm follows, featuring horses cattle and other stock with items listed for sale on Saturday July 24.
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Chaucer
Meizer T. Bliss
Addie Preston
Mace
Tugle
Thomas Lilis
Ewing
Jackson
Zide
Gis
Fur
Mary Puller
Hie
Ohio Central
Athens
Cincinnati
Queta
Slagart Falls
Chauncey
Uber
Joly Auth
Tilsford
Pairview Farm
Satunday
Jersey
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Hacking Valley
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J. L. Tekering
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Earnest Cotton
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D. A. Drake
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W. A. Thomas
A. J. Roach
W. A. Drake
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Hattie Hines
Thomas Joflins
Prof. Boughton
Anna Jones
Anna Tresham
Satie Dalton
Kate Boyd
Hattie Richey
Amy Herrold
Burna Brown
Pella Cannett
Evlyn Thomas
Mabel Thomas
Mish Dulia Seaman
Indiette Thomas
Ia Dean
G. W. Burns
Mira
Harvey Ramsey
Richards
T. M. Pickering
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G F Heiser
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Copeland
Schofield
Lawrence
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