Local Brevities From Athens Area Skims Week’s Movements
Local notes report Logan, Millfield, and Columbus visits and business trips by residents, guests at Athens and nearby homes, new arrivals and a wedding plan. Mrs. Carrie Mason and Miss Mabel Hoyt visit. Dr. Woodworth to marry Miss Hill and move to Delaware. baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Towner, marking great great grandfather Demorest’s advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. White
Logan
Ardeng
Henry O'Bleness
Glouster
T. C. Welch
Caluarbus
S. W. Cass
Millfield
G. A. Morse
Henry Zenmer
Columbus
Charles Millikan
Edna Phompeon
Nelsonville
Athens
Jd. Jonesis
New York
Carrie Mason
Trimble
Ida McCormick
Cord Biddison
Giouster
Mabel Hoyt
Alice Wilson
J. Co. Newson
J. V. Jones
T. d. Wallace
Glenster
Shepard
Humphrey
Coolville
Charles Foster
Af. R. Binmenberg
Grosvenor
Washington, D. C
J. M. Allen
A. &. Bethel
Helen Anthony
Cincinnati
Rose Zenner
L. Priday
Sn Stield
Scott Haney
Washington Snivet
Jur
Elmer Golden
Emma Garep
Annette
Bertha Walker
Julia On
C. M. Smallwood
Chillicothe
D. A. Moore
Cine
Pittsberg
Dora B. Barker
L. D. McGinley
Jackson
Wellston
John Towner
Towner
Newco
Miss Lowner
Lenk D. Demorest
Yack
Rockland County
Demorest
Baby Towner
Pike Contracts Set in Athens County Townships
The Athens County Board of Commissioners awarded pike construction contracts across townships. Firms include James Johnson for Athens and Albany road section 1, WR Wilson for section 2, P. M. Moore for section 3, Waldo Baird for Hocking River road section 1, and several others such as Poston & Butler, Dupler & Putnam, J Wales, Daniel Fourz, Chadwell, Harris, McHarg, and more, with listed lengths and sums. Multiple local residents and officials were noted attending meetings and related civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Athens County
James Johnson
Athens and
Albany
Dad
WR. Wilson
Albeny
Saul Feet
P.M. Moore
Waldo Baird
Hocking River
RVIT
Fred [Aning
Hocking River Road
Tina
Star Poston & Butler
South Canaan
D.S. Phillips
Amesville
Athens Road
Dupler & Putnam
Athens Rad
J. Wales
Chauncey and Jacksonville Road
Daniel Fourz
Chauncey and
Jacksonville Road
Fred Dupler
J.P. Chadwell
Chauncey Andville Road
MD 25
W.L. Coleman
Coolville
GW. Campbell
Border & Woodworth
Margarets’ Creek
Sul S. Dai Margarets
JD. Needy
Injured in a Runaway Near Avnevitnn on Friday Evening
A horse runaway near Avnevitnn, as Fred Porter's horse became unmanageable about a mile west of town on Friday evening while returning from Athens. Jana Hie managed to keep the team under control on the wire until Porter was thrown clear near SEans. He suffered several hut cuts and bruises but the wagon and team were secured with minor damage overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fred Porter
Here
Jana Hie
Seans
Will Leave Town After Beating Charge
S. J. Price a West End barber was arrested for beating his wife and assaulting Esther Wray. Before Mayor Davis he was fined 10 and costs and ordered to leave town. He paid the costs and pledged to depart as soon as he could assemble his goods and tools. Fred Rt. Baker abandoned worries and fled to a Lake side resort on Saturday, buying a five dollar fishing outfit and returning with ample fish. Dr. Murdock, optician at the Hotel Berry Athens Ohio, remains an extra week due to high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Price
West End
Esther Wray
Davis
Tie
Fred. Rt. Baker
Lakesside
Fred
Murdock
Berry
Athens
Ohio
County Assessors Report Athens County Animal Totals for 1899
County assessors filing with Auditor Scott present animal tallies for 28 townships and precincts in Athens County. Counts cover horses cattle sheep and other livestock with values totaling 21,525,016 dollars. The report notes dogs, carriages, watches, pianos, organs and a few curiosities in livestock like mules and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Anditor Scott
Athens Township
Athens Corporation
Alexander
Ames
Ts. York
Pretty Home Wedding at AmesyinAe
A small home wedding unites Miss Gertrude Fleming to Mr Robert King at the Fleming residence. Rev Tass of the M B church officiated. A dinner followed and a reception was held at the groom’s father’s home in Pinnisville. The couple received many valuable presents and well wishes for lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesyinae
John Fleming
Gertrude
Robert ¥. King
Tass
M. B. Church
Proom
Pinnisville
Abram Flowers Dies at 46 in Tragic Illness
Abram Flowers aged 46 died early yesterday at his Cemetery Street home from a drapsical affection. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral services will be held today at 2 from the late residence, with Rev. Cyrus officiating and interment following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Flowers
Cemetery Street
Cyrus
Modern Beauty Thrives With Healthful Open Air Activity
A fragment describes beauty linked to sunshine and outdoor exercise. It mentions cleansing action of a syrup, named California Vig Syrup Us, as a recommended product. The text notes a reward offer and a small monetary expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Canionsia Pia
Syner Co
Fic Sy. Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Qne Dollar Excursion To Columbus By Special Train
Sunday June 4 excursion to Columbus advertised by Western League Base Ball with vaudeville shows at Olentangy Park and Minerva Park with a strong transport link from Athens. Special train leaves Athens around goin time, details unsettled, locals urged to attend. Post office list shows names awaiting letters including M Stephensen and J Thackmarint with a note to mention advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB. J. Pilcher
Chesterhill
Super
B. O. Higley
John Roberts
Jerseyville
G. W. Bryson
Columbus
T. Uilom
Oilom
Philadelphia
Cp. & Casto
C. Bh. Cline
J. M. Brown
J. G. Pickett
A. M. Hambleton
Cincinnati
Bryson
Glouster
Nelsonvile
O. UC
Nelsonville
OSU
Athletic Park
O. U
Daleton
Naleton
Valeton
Jame
FLV
Columbaos
Minneapolis
Olentangy
Athens
Camm M. Btephensen
TW. Galmore
Rank
Vely
Liniel Minlet
Bea Whontas
Fata Lh Myers
J. M. Thackmarint
Pierce Saylor
Nuc Perstns
C.D. Gis
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Jusius Brown
Guernsey Jr
M. Shepard
Morgan County
LH. Reutinger
Hotel Herts
Mary de Nttiguer
Lena Slatter
Soeslay
Jen. M. H. Donahue
New Lexing Ih
Ohio Centennial Iamissin
C. V. Harris
Hu City
Mre
Cunningham
Daugh- May
Glasgow
Newthind
Sitel Berry
John B. Wood- Worth
Delaware
Linna H. Tll
Zanesville
Woodworth
Milchell
Miss Hill
Ohio University
McArthur
PIKE
College Notes
G. Winters
Crooksville
Rochester Irwin
South Perry
Tuesay
Scott
Bern
Canaan
Carthage
Dover
Chauncey
Lodi
Troy
Coalville Corporation
Coalville Special
Hockingport Special
Trimble Township
Sheer
Waterloo
Catte
Marshfield
Robert V. King
Gertrude Fleming
Abram
Si Lake Matches
Jefferson Township
Guernsey County
O. V J
Henrietta Matheny
Alexander Township
MEB
T. C. Maddox
Hiowmerrs Marriew
Ayn Pavily
Tale of
Edler
Zier
Fir
SEAN
AL Weil Selerten
Justin
Grones & Link
Wen's Furnishers, Hatters & Tailors
D. Zenner & CO
Traving
Butterick
Lawan's
E. C. Logan
Ballard Corner
W. W. Murdock
Columbus Optical
Hotel Berry
Dr. Murdock
Steve
Hull Foster, JR
Athens, O
Miles
Raeum A
Uruernis
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