Abram Gifford 1831 1923 Esteemed Sharpsburg Farmer
Abram Gifford born January 2 1831 near Morganville Ohio died June 11 1923 aged 92 years 5 months 23 days He lived on a Sharpsburg farm over 73 years He married Rueann Vore 1854 and after her death wed Matilda Gilchrist 1868 He leaves six children 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren His life as a farmer stockman was marked by hospitality and honesty. his eulogy lives in the hearts of friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Gifford
Owen and
Olive Gifford
Morganville
Ohio
Malta
Mary Gilchrist
Chesterhill
Sharpsburg
Rueann Vore
Pearson
Cynthia Vore
Olive Selby
Marietta
Edmund Gifford
Laura Smith
Amesville
Susie Maltster
Oregon
Fiona Larkin
Columbus
Cynthia
Matilda Gilchrist
David
Rachel Gilchrist
Kute Elliott
Lythur
Howard Gifford
South Dakota
Charles Gifford
Bertha Totman
Milfield
Fred
Jessie
Gifford Family Thanks Relatives for Bereavement Support
The Matilda Gifford family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Gifford
Ada Marie Davis Roby 18 Dies in Ohio
Ada Marie Davis Roby dies at 18 near Nelsonville Ohio after birth of one child he married Clarence Roby in 1922. She is mourned by husband, parents, sister, grandfathers and many relatives. Card of Thanks thanks friends for help, flowers, and support after her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Marie Davis Roby
Jacksonville
Ohio
Nelsonville
Clarence Roby
Matt
Jesus
Marie
Martie
Katie Davis
Ada Marie Roby
McCarty
Stout
Frank Roby
Bert Davis
Car 814 Fire Stopped by Quick Move Near Station
In Martins Ferry on June 22 a Wheeling Traction car overheated and caught fire. The motorman drove to a fire station but firefighters had to abandon radio work to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins Ferry
Wheeling Traction Line
Taxation Talk Highlights Bank Tax Burden at Athens Meeting
At the Athens County Bankers Association dinner at the Varsity Inn, John J. McQueen of the state tax department spoke on bank taxation, noting banks pay more tax than other money capital businesses. Attendees included officials from Peoples Bank Nelsonville First National Glouster Amesville Chesterhall Coolville Albany Athens National Bank Security Savings Bank and Bank of Athens among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Bankers’ Association
Varsity Inn
John J. McQueen
State Tax Department
County Auditor's ‘Office
Cincinnati
Wood
Parks
Edington
Peoples’ Bank
Nelsonville
Bailey
First National
Duncan
State Bank
Glouster
Thomas
Palmer
First National Bank
Amesville
Schofield
Chesterhall
Walden
Coolville
Bolton
Datley
Albany
Alderman
Sams
Cunningham
Athens National Bank
Forsyth
Hibbard
Waltsh
Frame
Bank of Athens
Vesuvius Activity Shocks America Arrival of New Cone
A fresh image from America shows Mt. Vesuvius with a newly formed cone amid heightened activity this year following Mt. Etna’s eruption. The picture highlights ongoing volcanic unrest and the unusual venting observed lately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Etna
Local visitors join families for weekend gatherings
Mrs Emma Bell of this city and Miss Florence Rice of Marshfield Minn, visited Nelsonville on Thursday to stay with Mr and Mrs E Bell. Mrs Ward Forest and her daughter Jane of Columbus arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs L K Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bell
Florence Rice
Marshfield
Minn
Nelsonville
Leviathan Completes Half Trial Spin Across Atlantic Route
The Leviathan with Shipping Board guests aboard completes the first half of a trial run, aiming for speed tests to set a new record. Weather is fair and warm. all crew and guests report good health. The ship passed Hole-in-the-Wall north of Nassau and moved toward the Florida coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Leviathan
I. N
Shipping Board
Nassau
Biorida
Death of Mrs Laura Hiner in Lima Dentist Visit
Mrs Laura Hiner aged 54 wife of Edward Hiner vice president of the First National Bank died in Lima after a stroke during a dental examination. She collapsed and became unconscious while seated in the dentist chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Laura Hiner
Edward Hiner
First National Bank
Heat prostration kills Cincinnati man at work
George Ordman aged 60 of Newport Kentucky died last night of heat prostration while being taken to a hospital in an ambulance. He was overcome by the heat while at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. W. Davis
Grant Hospital
Cincinnati
George Ordman
Newport
Ordman
Old fashioned remedy aids worried homemakers
Thousands of women, anxious to keep homes neat, suffer back ache headaches and sleeplessness. Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has long been promoted as relief, with letters of recommendation published in the paper for nearly fifty years restoring health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Man Arrested Over False Liquor Stock Claim
Canton Ohio June 22 Joe P Mirkovich arrested after allegedly posing as a liquor dealer with a large stock and taking 300 dollars down payment. Investigation found no liquor and Justice A B Correl issued a warrant charging him with obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Joe P. Mirkovich
Gust Douglas
Mirkovich
A. B. Correl
Peace Disturber Granted $200 Bond
Modoc reports another disturber, Jo Sheski, arraigned before Magistrate Helwig on threats against Stanley Cook. Sheski pled guilty and posted a $200 bond for one year to ensure good behavior, then released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modoc
Helwig
Sheski
Stanley Cook
Children's Day Exercises at M F Church
Children from Guysville will hold Children’s Day exercises at the New England church on Sunday morning. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ylouster Lodge
St. John
Bishopville
Lrimple Masoniec
Glouster Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Shell
East Branch
Children's Service
Guysville
Children’s Day
M. F
New Engl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westfall
Slaughter
West Union St
Delco
Delco Light Store
W. Union St
Athens
Texas
Kansas
Teaumont
Tex
India
Woodworths
Lostro Bldg
the Security Savings Bank
W. B. Lawrence
F. L. Alderman
J. H. Cline
F. D. Forsyth
L. G
Chas. O'Bleness
F. B. Kiltan
W. B. Golden
FE. Twiss
Woorsick
Arbuckle
Lipton
Union Grocery Co
Goers
Athens County
Red Men Hall
Lawson
Marshal Williams
Bert Sivill
Chittenden Avenue
Sivill
Stocktein
James Pico
Magnetic Springs
Delaware
Ove
O News
Cutiura
Crote
Chamberlain
C. H. Roach
Hutchinson & Stickneys Shoe Store
Greatest Store
Lisle
WOM ii Ce
White Oxfords
Athens, Ohio
Ladies
Oxfords
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!