Local News Highlights From Athens Area Society Notes
Franks report a local marriage officiated by Rev Dr A Y Wilcox as Dorothy Halli of Athens wed Sanford M Barr of Carlisle. Families host dinners and visits across Athens and nearby towns. births, trips, and outings observed including Brewater Wood Higgins born July 31. Notable residents and travelers such as J R Harvey, Herbert Junod, and Edward Schloss appear in the social tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. Wilcox
Dorothy Halli
Athens
Sanford M. Barr
Carlisle
Presbyterian
Carle
Athens Residents Visit kin Before Returning Home
Families from Bellevue Iowa Vienna Clark County and West Liberty along with Athens residents plan travel from Sunday to various destinations. Attending relatives include Mrs Sarah Ewing and Miss Jennie with Athena visits. others head to Gettysburg New York City Columbus Niagara Falls Ottawa and Washington for stays and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tippie
Bellevue
Iowa
Decatur Tippie
Frank
Vienna
Clark County
Johu James
Otho Burson
Shade
Athens
West Liberty
Karl Burson
Clumbus
Atty
W. EF. Peters
New Lexington
Gettysburg
Washington
Robert Ewing Veteran Civil War Veteran Dies at 12 AM
Robert W. Ewing a Virginia native and Civil War veteran died last night at 12 o clock at his son Walter G. Ewings home 34 Central Avenue He had lived there since his wife died twenty years ago Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at Orange Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery He is survived by his son and two children Mrs Ella Robinson and Charles Ewing of Athens The family was raised in Meigs County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ewing
Robert W. Ewing
Old Virginia
Walter G. Ewing
Central Avenue
Orange Church
Ella Robinson
Charles Ewing
Athens
Virginia
Meigs County
NE Buildings Quickened as Materials Arrive
Work resumes in full on the Jillick Building at Court and Carpenter as gravel and cement arrive. Frst floor pours progress and walls will rise rapidly after completion. Arthur Boyles speeds the Ford Building on West State despite material delays while steel and stone arrive. Brick work nears completion and interior plastering begins at the Fenzel Flat Building on Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jillick
Court and
Carpenter Streets
Arthur Boyles
Ford
West State Street
Fenzel
Congress Street
State Department Plans Major Athens County Road Work
The state highway department prepares extensive improvements for brick roads in Athens county over the coming years. A tool house on Courtney Hill near Athens will serve as the repair crew’s HQ for months on the Athens Chauncey road. Brick replacements, a regular section gang, and daily state trucks indicate heavy ongoing work with housing and equipment set up for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Athens County
Courtney Hill
Athens
Highway Department
Athens-Chauncey
Parcel Post Address Rules Expand for Mailed Items
A nationwide rule now requires both sender and receiver names on a separate slip inside parcels or written on the article, in addition to the address on the tag. Parcels mailed with tag only will be refused for insurance or collection on delivery, effective immediately.
Neurasthenia Warns of Worry and Exhaustion
An article urges self check for worry linked to neurasthenia the great American disease. It notes pale appearance and thin blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic to boost general health. It invites readers to request the booklet and purchase by mail or from a druggist for 60 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams, Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Home Coal Co Jomin ing 20 Tons Daily
The Home Coal Company mine near the county infirmary at Chauncey is rapidly taking shape and should resemble a regular operation within weeks. Superintendent Carl H. Porter oversees development as shafts near completion and a new tipple and road are constructed for all weather hauling. Output runs close to twenty tons daily with coal hauled to Athens and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Coal Company
County Infirmary
Chauncey
Athens
Carl H. Porter
Bailey Run
Johnson Place
Albany
Induced Isolation Case Highlights Family Strife in New York
A fragment describes Mrs. Ernestine Helm, 20, facing domestic strife as her mother-in-law allegedly confined her indoors for four years, amid a separation from her husband. The text hints at ongoing legal or familial drama in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernestine Helm
J Seetine
Brown Seeks Industrial Peace via Public Opinion in Ohio Coal Region
Republican United States Senate candidate Walter F. Brown urged against compulsory arbitration and industrial courts in a Logan speech. He argued production cannot be forced by law and called for a public opinion bureau in labor to reveal facts on strikes, tying industrial peace to transportation and cooperative labor capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter F. Brown
United States
Hocking Valley
Brown
Department of Labor
Athens
Nelsonville
Representative Dean Backs Ball Game End to Deadlock
Indianapolis representative Dean introduced a motion to end legislative stalemate by the outcome of a ball game. The motion passed, resolving the wrangling with a sports based decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dean
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Juan
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Ocie TV
J. R. Harvey
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Will Junod
Kansas City
Herbert Junod
Munn
Junod
Mr. Harvey
Storm
Sugar Creek
Fred C. Osborne
Richland Avenue
Mrs. Dell Archer
Gallipolis
H. W. Grover
East State Street
Edward C. Schloss
Clara Lones
Mise Blanche Linscott
McDougall
F. D. Forsyth
la Crosse, Wis
A. F. Farnam
Mr. Forsyth
Mra
John H. Preston
Buckeye Lake
Lancaster Beach
F. 8. Coultrap
Clifton Springs
Ohio University
Homer J. Higgins
Brewater Wood
Carl Dunker
Chicago
Marietta
W. E. Long
Stanton Coultrap
Just
Farker Bros
Athena
Sarah Ewing
Jennie
Joseph Jones
Herbert
Hocking Street
New York City
Olympic
England
C. T. Moore
Columbus
E. T. Gillette
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Grace
Rose Junod
Washington D. C
George Junod
Bertha Hamilton
Miss Rose
State Dept
W. T. Brown
Gunther
Nelanville
Lancaster
Poon Grove
George
John C. Hewitt
Athens, Ohio
Mr. Hewitt
Youre
Loph L. D. Poston
Santa Ana
Cal
Taylor's
F. H. Taylor
J. C. Hewitt
Cc. E. Jackson
Orange County
Me. J. C. Hewitt
J. J. Sisler
B. F. Covert
Willys-Knight
John Poston
Dodge
A. A. Wolf
Buick
Judge Phillips
Chevrolet
J. C. Andrews
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Ray Gardner
WM. Carpenter
Olde
Edd Berry
L. D. Poston
Olds
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G. W. Arnold
Overland
Basom
J. J. Woolley
Oakland
C. L. Poston
Dodge Co
L. Poston
Cole
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Pearl Helwig
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E. H. Bardin
Chevroiet
C. H. Horn
Franklin
J. J. Sigler
H. H. Haning
Fred C. Orman
Leonard Harris
Liberty
Fred Gunther
T. J
Swanson
J. H. Cline
C. O. Brewer
Oids
WM. Coe
R. Walbern
D. D. Tritipo
Lee Jones
E. Ligget
Thos
Hamilton
A. &. Dent
WM. Morrison
DR. Hooper
A. H. Boggs
Ray Slaughter
Geo. H. Junod
HW. E. Howe
Studebaker
C. G
W. Strode
W. Russ
Dodge Int
TEL, CO
L. D. Lilley
Lancaster, C
L. Taylor
Reo
Humphrey Garage
Franklin Chas. Barcherg
Jessie Mattock
Westerville
O. Leonard Harris
Athens, O
Fred C. Osborn
Wheaton’s Hardware Co
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