Amesville Institution of C C F Lodge Celebrated
In Amesville on February 24 the independent Order of Odd Fellows established Federal Valley lodge No. 355 with 41 charter members. Athens and Jacksonville delegations attended the initiation and banquet. Officers include Grand Secretary C H Lyman and E T Rose. plans envision a three story building housing business rooms an assembly hall and lodge quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
C. Hy. Lyman
Columbus
F. T. Rose
Athens
Order of Odd Fellows
J. M. Howard
Jacksonville
Cutler
Vincent
Chesterhill
J. C. Snedeker
Athens Lodge
Grand Lodge
C. H. Lyman
E. T. Rose
James Johnson
Charles Elliott
Charles Gifford
Roy
George J. Linscott
J. E. Gilchrist
Henry Johnston
John Hixson
Walter Patton
H. Laughlin
G. W. Haybron
N. G
Dorris King
W. G
W. E. Clark
D. J. Hixson
Thos. Day
The
Odd Fellows
Pain Balm cited for rheumatism relief by editor
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory reports relief from rheumatism using Cham berlain's Pain Balm. He says it is the best liniment and promises prompt relief after one application. Sold by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bayne
The
Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Local Notes From Mechanicsburg and Surrounding Area
Benny Cornell begins a new house on a lot recently purchased from Charles Williams. Hooper returns from a Columbus visit. William Briges suffers severe pneumonia at State Hospital where he has worked six years. FP H Parker sold a yearling colt for $109 last week. Rev Delay started protracted meeting here Monday evening. J Riley moved his family onto W H Cuckler’s farm last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Cornell
Charles Williams
Add. Hooper
Columbus
William Briges
The
State Hospital
FP. H. Parker
Rev. Delay
W. H. Cuckler
Coolville to Organize First National Bank
Coolville reports steps toward forming a National bank with $25,000 capital, $15,000 of which is already subscribed. The bank plans to use the former Pilcher building and likely opens around early March, with officers to be named after stock is fully arranged. A second item promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach and intestinal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
I. O. O. F. Hall
Pilcher
First National Bank
T K K Club Entertained Miss Edith McBee
Miss Edith McBee delightfully entertained the T K K Club on Saturday afternoon with table croquet and other games and refreshments. Attendees included Myrtle Cooley Marguerite Eaton Ruth Raw Ruth Treadley Bess Graham and Edith McBee. Kennedy s Laxative Honey and Tar advertised as a cough syrup remedy. Sold by Cline s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith McBee
Myrtle Cooley
Marguerite Eaton
Ruth Raw
Ruth Treadley
Bess Graham
Ethel Radcliff
Kennedy
Cline
Two Men Shot One Fatally in New Pittsburg
Two men, Robert Butt and Jas. Bridgewater, were shot Sunday night by Edward Dombey. Butt was shot in the back and Bridgewater through the left lung. both were hospitalized with serious injuries. Dombey was captured, plead not guilty, and was bound over to court in $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Pittsburg
Robert Butt
Butt
Jas. Bridgewater
Nelsonville
Edward Dombey
Logan
Dombey
George Jenkins
Butts
Bridgewater
Columbus
Death of Wm Briggs at Athens State Hospital
Wm Briggs age 72 an employee at Athens State Hospital died Thursday night around 11 o clock after several days of pneumonia. Funeral is set for 2 p m tomorrow from Henry C Cameron residence on West State street with Dr Slutz officiating. Burial will be at the new cemetery. He is survived by three sons Edward Charles and George and one daughter Mrs Henry C Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Briggs
Athens State Hospital
Briggs
Henry C. Cameron
West State Street
Slutz
New Cemetery
Edward
Charles
George
Public Expense Ledger Shows Broad 1906 Disbursements
A rural county ledger lists numerous disbursements including bridge labor 9.90 and 6.50, lunacy and court costs, road surveys, and tax collection fees. Entries cover labor on roads and bridges, lunacy fees, stenographer costs, publishing notices, and multiple refunds and repairs. The document ends with advertisements for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bobo
A. W. Lynch
T. L. Morgan
Grand Jury
W. H. Brooks
P. L. Fagan
Long Run
the Gazette
P. L. Strahl
Hulburt’s
Fred Hanning
Willow Creek
S. H. Hibbard
Andrew Ginan
Justice’s
Spencer Case
Home Furnishing Co
Minnie Perry
EE. R. Walker
E. R. Walker
Messenger and Herald
Lowry
T. Dé Ee
Wakely
J. l. Henry
Millikan & Hickle
David Beasley
Southbridge
James Johnson
Athens
Albany Pike
James Sharp
J. H. Finsterwald
T. N. Chalfant
J. E. Woodworth
Alexander Hunkeford
Gee
A. E. Price
Et al
Legal Service
M. & M. Bank
Harley McCoy
Dow
E. Parus
Scott Case
W. A. Foster
Pike
John T. Pyle
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Impaired appetite may stem from faulty digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach strengthen digestion and restore appetite like a wolf. They also act as a gentle laxative. Sold by W. H. McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey. If bilious attack, quick cure promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Athens and Barton Drug Co
Two Vinton Youngs Not Related Says Athens Parent
Mr Lewis Young of west of Athens clarifies that the Vinton Young mentioned in a recent West End carousal incident is not his son. He explains his son is not a cripple, and repeats that his boy did not lose an overcoat in the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Young
West End
Lewis Young
Athens
Vinton
Four Course Dinner Hosted by Miss Marguerite Eaton
Miss Marguerite Eaton entertained with a delightful four course dinner Thursday evening. Present were Ruth Treadley Ruth Raw and Edith McBee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Eaton
Ruth Treadley
Ruth Raw
Edith McBee
Funeral of Well Known Athens County Man
The funeral for William Briggs was held from Henry C. Cameron’s residence on W State Street at 2 o clock Saturday, with Dr W L Slutz of the Methodist Episcopal church conducting and burial in the new cemetery. Briggs, born April 16 1834 in Belmont County Ohio, would have turned seventy two in April. He married Olive Parker January 23 1856, who died April 4 1903. He was a longtime resident and active M E church member and Sunday school teacher. He was father to four children including George H Briggs of Cheshire Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Briggs
Henry C. Cameron
W. State Street
W. L. Slutz
Methodist Episcopal Church
New
Belmont County
Ohio
Olive Parker
M. E. Church
George H. Briggs
Chesire
Gazette Folders Strike for Higher Wages
The Gazette’s female file folders walked out Friday night over a wage raise dispute but by Saturday morning all were back at work, suggesting the strike fund was insufficient or the demand granted.
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the Gazette
Remarkable Recovery Prompts Medical Faith in Discovery
Kenneth Metver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after doctors gave up. He suffered severe throat inflammation and language congestion as a last resort remedy. The ad touts cures for coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and laryngitis with guaranteed results at W H McKee s drug store priced 50 cents and 1 0. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Metver
Vanceboro
W. H. McKee’s
Tea Party Delights Clover Leaf Club Guests
Nellie Brooks hosted a Clover Leaf Club tea party Saturday with dainty refreshments. Guests included Rose Junod Hazel Guenther Florence Carr Ruth Davis Gabriell Hoodlett Lizzie Willams and Gladys Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Brooks
Clover Leaf Club
Rose Junod
Hazel Guenther
Florence Carr
Ruth Davis
Gabriell Hoodlett
Lizzie Willams
Gladys Brooks
Birthday Surprise for Athens Bus Captain Theo Dean
In Athens the genial Theo dore Dean known for running the depot bus service was surprised at his home by twelve close friends. His wife organized the party with gifts including an umbrella a cardigan jacket and a five dollar Stetson hat presented by Mayor Day. Dinners and toasts followed as guests wished him many happy returns.
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Athens
Theodore Dean
George
Dean
Theodore
Mayor Day
Mr. Dean
D. H. Thompson
Franz Woodworth
Jesse Waren
Sam Waren
Gus Linscott
Mery
Mrs. Dean
Timothy Russell of Torch Dies Suddenly Aged 75
Timothy Russell, 75, a bachelor of Torch, died suddenly yesterday after long illness. Officials list death as due to old age. Funeral arrangements pending for the longtime resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torch
Timothy Russell
Russell
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C. C. F. Lodge
Federal Valley Lodge
Mechanicsburg
Dr. King
T. K. K. Club
Ee Mens As
Strat
Frank A. Munsey
Fifth Avenue, New York
Charleston Lumber Company
Charleston, W. VA
Ruth Sharp
John T. Druggan
Fred Baker
Home Telephone Co
S. E. Creighton
Clyde Hill
Harmony Road
S. S. Humphrey
Coolville Institute
J. J. Lane
H. M. Griffith
J. A. Trauner
Journal, Publishing Report
J. M. Foster
G. I. Putnam
Baker Pike
Ward J. Briggs
Franklin, Neb
Chas. E. Briggs
Ella Briggs Cameron
City
Jake Moore
Atlanta
Vinton Youngs
Athens County
Theo
GVRE
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