Local Social Notes From Stouton Area Visitations
H. E. Stout of Kansas is here on a short visit. Floyd Jones, long ill with rheumatism, is gradually improving. Several residents including Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Dixon are recovering from illnesses. J. J. Snyder & Co. moved their sawmill to the 8. P. King farm and are sawing there. Nora Kelley returns home after treatment at St. Anthony Hospital in Columbus. Mary Secoy closed her school and returned to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Stout
Kansas
Floyd Jones
Sarah Person
Athens
C. EB. Knight
Dixon
L. F. Runion
Snyder's Mill
J. L. Kyle
Carrie Wood
Clara
Mary Caldwell
Knight
J. W. Kincade
J. J. Snyder & Co
Edson Kyle
D. C. Swartz
Nora Barstow
James van Meter
A. K. Newman
Clifford Kelley
H. L. Mulligan
Columbus
Nora Kelley
St. Anthony Hospital
Frank Wilson
Mary Secoy
Local Social Notes From Coolville and Nearby Areas
Miss Bernice Dean of Coolville visits Mrs Bowles for a weekend. Miss Iva Russell stays with brother Ed Russell in Wheeling. Mrs Fred Gillilan and children visit relatives near Athens. Rev Frank C Kreager assists at special meetings in New Matamoras. John McLaughlin attends Mrs Cook's funeral in Chauncey. Ira Barrows visits his mother in Parkersburg and returns to work. Floyd Dunfee leaves for Mansfield but delays due to a wreck near Marietta. Abbie Welling of Parkersburg visits cousin Mrs Swan. Merritt Dreggs of Red Bush visits James Scarlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Dean
Coolville
Bowles
Iva Russell
Ed .Russell
Wheeling
W. Va
Fred Gillilan
Athens
Frank C. Kreager
New Matamoras
John Mclaughlin
Cook
Chauncey
Ira Barrows
Parkersburg
Floyd Dunfee
Mansfield
Marietta
Abbie Welling
Swan
Merritt Dreggs
Red Bush
James Scarlett
Local Notes From Albany and Surrounding Areas
Dr. A F Holmes recovering after appendectomy at Grant Hospital Columbus. Mrs E M Vorkes of Nelsonville visiting mother Mrs T C Parker. Grace Moore teaching in Athens visited parents Rev F M Moore and wife over Sunday. F Crooks of Columbus visited here over Sunday. Mrs Mayfield seriously ill at daughter Mrs F M Moore’s home. Addie Potter teaching at Chauncey spent days at home here. Mrs Frank Moore of Nelsonville visiting relatives last week. Mrs D Shafer of Nelsonville visiting parents Mr and Mrs Wm Jack. Rev H K Freeman conducting meetings at Carpenter F B Church. Blanche Gillorgly teaching at Carbondale visited parents over Sunday. Mr and Mrs B D Sharp spent Sunday at home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Holmes
Grant Hospital
Columbus
E. M. Vorkes
Nelsonville
T. C. Parker
Grace Moore
Athens
F. M. Moore
F. Crooks
Mayfield
H. K. Freeman
Carpenter F. B. Church
Blanche Gillorgly
Carbondale
B. D. Sharp
Community notes from Pike Valley and nearby towns
Will Shafer of Athens visited Pike Valley to buy cattle. Rev Wood is able to be about again. Several from this place attended Arch Carsey's sale last Thursday. John Shott returned after a visit in Columbus. Harvey Douglas moved to his new farm at Pratts Fork last Saturday. Grandma Mulligan remains improving. Creamer returned from Athens after serving on the grand jury. J B Williams was a business visitor Saturday. Supt Davis spent weekend with his parents near Albany. There was no Sunday school at the M E Church last Sunday due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Carseys
John Shott
Columbus
Harvey Douglas
Pratts Fork
Grandma Mulligan
Creamer
Athens
J. B. Williams
Supt
Davis
Albany
M. E. Church
Willow Creek Social Notes
Willow Creek items report Marvey Shaw on a business trip to Athens on Friday. Mr and Mrs A A Cullums visited Charles Hill and family at Factory last week. P F McClanahan of Pleasanton circulated among relatives here a few days. James McClanahan visited his daughter Mrs Ben Maxwell of West Canaan Thursday and Friday. On sick list are Mr and Mrs Lewis Hull Clifford Noma Love and Hoyte Ashton. Jack Sams of Athens visited Wade Love one day last week. Mr Lewis McConkey made a business trip to Athens Thursday. Miss Ethel Bobo spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Bobo of Jerseyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvey Shaw
Athens
A. A. Cullums
Charles Hill
P. F. McClanahan
Pleasanton
James McClanahan
Ben Maxwell
West Canaan
Lewis Hull
Clifford
Noma Love
Hoyte Ashton
Jack Sams
Wade Love
Lewis McConkey
Ethel Bobo
Joe Bobo
Jerseyville
Protracted meeting ongoing in Fairview as grippe spreads
In Fairview several residents suffer from the grippe while Rev. Geo. Tuttle leads a protracted meeting. Floyd Beam, a Coolville high school student, visited his parents Jas. and Mrs. Beam over the weekend. Arch Carsey’s sale drew attendees with Co. E. Butts selling a three-year-old colt to John Cowen of Jerseyville for $100. Edward Bolton rents Oliver Miller’s farm and plans to move his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Beam
Coolville
Jas. Beam
Geo. Tuttle
Arch Carseys
Co. E. Butts
John Cowen
Jerseyville
Edward Bolton
Oliver Miller
Story of Susan B Anthony’s 87th birthday noted
February 15 marked the 87th birth anniversary of Susan B Anthony with observances by women’s clubs nationwide. The piece recounts Anthony urging a friend to remind her if her anger toward men risked injustice, praising her sweetness and fairness in advocating for women and children. The note closes nominating Lida Calvert Obenchain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
Elizabeth
Lida Calvert Obenchain
Entertained T N T Club at Mrs Williams home
The T N T Club gathered at North College street Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs H G Williams. Most members attended except Mrs Andrew Murphey. After club work and games, light refreshments were served and Miss Farris sang a few recitations for the guests including Mrs J T Merwin Mrs W B Lawrence Mrs A S Bethel Mrs A J Holmes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Club
H. G. Williams
North College Street
Andrew Murphey
Why Reformers Grief in Politics Says Senator Sordhum
Senator Sordhum argues reformers fail because they treat politics as a hobby, not a profession. He contrasts amateurs with professionals, as cited by the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sordhum
Washington Star
Stuyvesant Fish Deposed Over Misconduct at Illinois Central
New York hearing reveals Edward Harriman attacked by assertions tying Fish’s removal to misuse of railroad funds. Testimony traces Union Pacific growth from bonds to global holdings and discusses rates, competition, and stock transactions amid calls for rail regulation and government oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central
New York
Illinois Central Railroad
Tottering Trust Company
Edward Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
William G. Rockefeller
James R. Keene
Union
Lane
Union Pacific
Harriman
Portland
Orient
San Francisco
Ogden
New Orleans
Northern Pacific
Alton
Santa Fe
Baltimore & Ohio
New York Central
Southwest
Northwest
Mrs Florence Williams Hosts Dinner in College Street Home
Mrs Florence Lash Williams of Buffalo New York entertained at a six oclock dinner hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs E R Lash in College Street. Guests included Miss Jennie Farron of Buffalo visiting the hostess along with a notable list of ladies from Buffalo and Stewart and Jacksonville. The evening featured music with Miss Farron singing several vocal selections and a four course meal with crimson carnation place favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lash Williams
Buffalo
N. Y
E. R. Lash
College Street
Jennie Farron
Williams
T. L. Shrantz
E. C. Burchfield
C. L. Jones
R. P. Jennings
R. E. Bonifield
E. Rey Lash, Jr
Julia Wheeler Dew
Carl Berry
L. H. Smith
Stewart
Florence Hedges
Shopping Politeness from a New York Press Quip
A mother advises politeness and patience with sales staff while her child asks how to identify an item. The mother suggests letting the salesman display all stock until the desired article appears, illustrating courteous shopping etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Proposals Hinted by Inquisitive Suitor in Snanda Inquiry
Inference suggests Father-Young Upperten will soon propose to Daughter. Father notes inquiries about his Snanda standing as evidence. Illustrated Bits presents a humorous exchange on marriage plans and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Upperten
Snanda
Distribution of coal cars in Ohio mines faces court test
United States District Judge Thompson heard arguments on a challenge to the Ohio railroad commission's order redistributing coal cars among northern Ohio mines. A temporary injunction remains in place while the case proceeds. Independent Steel plants in Ohio: merger plans form the Imperial Steel Company of America. American Steel syndicate controls four plants and has options on more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Harris
Onekeyedom
Cincinnati
United States
Thompson
Ohio Railroad Commission
Independent Steel
Cleveland
Imperial Steel Company of America
American Steel Syndicate
Columbus
Continental Steel Company
Sad Iron
Chagrin Falls
Fremont, O
Ohio and Pennsylvania Steel Company
Johnstown
Governor seeks copies of Athens State hospital indictments
Columbus Ohio February 26 Governor Harris asked Athens county prosecutor for copies of indictments against attendants at the Athens State hospital charged in connection with a patient death. He also requests grand jury proceedings for private use and says no investigation will be ordered now pending case outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harris
Athens County
Athens State Hospital
Bribery Warrants Tied Cleveland Firm to Columbus Bid
Additional warrants issued for the arrest of M. F. Bramley, president of a Cleveland street paving firm, and H. C. Lang, a company representative, over alleged bribery to secure a Columbus contract. Arthur Beck resigns as assistant city engineer and is held on a $250 bribe charge, waived examination, bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Columbus
M. F. Bramley
Cleveland
H. C. Lang
Arthur Beck
Ohio day at Jamestown expo may shift due to guard duty
Columbus Ohio February 26. The Ohio National Guard will join the national rifle shoot in August thus Ohio day at the Jamestown exposition tentatively set for August 7 may be moved. Adjutant General Critchfield will seek a July or September date since state troops cannot participate in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Critchfield
Railway Inspector's Death At Union Station
James Bruce a 55 year old inspector for the C H and D railway company in Cincinnati was killed attempting to jump from an engine cab near Union station. His body was mangled with limbs severed as the locomotive passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payton
James Bruce
C., H. & D. Railway Company
Cincinnati
Union Station
Bellefontaine Showman Judge Ingalls Dies in Huntsville
Bellefontaine Ohio February 26 Judge H P Ingalls the oldest living showman is dying at his Huntsville home. In youth he toured with Barnum Forepaugh and John Robinson the elder and gained fame exploiting the famous Siamese Twins. He was once connected with the Cincinnati Zoo.
Not Thirsty
Jane the new maid caretaker of a small aquarium causes goldfish to die after replacing water incorrectly. The mistress questions the change and learns the maid has not drunk the water she gave them last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Paper mill output and wage figures from Skein Norway
About 35 000 tons of paper are annually produced at Skein Norway. About 1 000 workers are paid 40 cents to 1.10 dollars per day. The Women's Committee of the Reformed Church raised 40 000 dollars for missions during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skein
Norway
Women’s Committee of the Reformed Church
Peruna touted by several La Grippe patients across regions
Letters from Robt. L. Madison and others praise Peruna for la grippe relief and lingering catarrh. Wife’s nasal breathing restored. several users report long-term health gains and quicker return to work after illness. A Ontario report notes pneumonia followed la grippe after Peruna use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. L. Madison, A. M
Cullowhee High School
Painter
N.C
la Grippe
T. Barnecott
West Aylmer
Ontario
Can
Peruna
The Queer Bone Cabin of Wyoming Myth and Mystery
A New Orleans Times-Democrat tale describes a Wyoming bone cabin near Medicine Bow built by a Mexican sheep herder. Foundations reportedly use fossil bones from dinosaurs and marine reptiles, arranged in a fifty yard square bed of ancient remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Medicine Bow River
America
New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Grip and Its Course Says Baltimore American
The grip is not just a bad cold and doctors say it follows its own rules once developed. There is no drug that can kill the bacillus or neutralize its toxin. The main advice is to nurse with care and support the body's effort to fight off the poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Ministers to Meet in Athens County March Meeting
The Athens County Ministerial Association will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday afternoon March 4 at the Carnegie library. Rev. B. F. Jackson of Glouster will read a paper on Things New and Old dealing with the new theology and likely generate much discussion. All county ministers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Ministerial Association
Carnegie Library
B. F. Jackson
Glouster
Michigan oratorical contest judge to visit Hillsdale
Dr. E. W. Chubb head of English at the university will serve as a judge in an oratorical contest in Hillsdale Michigan Friday evening. Nine large Michigan colleges will be represented in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Chubb
University
Hillsdale
Michigan
Ohio's Five Set for Two Road Games
Ohio's five will depart Thursday noon for Marietta to face the Academy team and Friday evening play the Parkersburg Y M C A squad. Marietta seeks revenge for a prior local defeat, while Ohio hopes to repeat its previous score. The trip includes most of the squad and Dr. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Academy
Parkersburg Y. M. C. A
Marietta
Academy
Ohio
O. U
Parkersburg
Dr. Jones
Married Ladies Club Hosts Fancy Dress Ball at Athenian Hall
The Married Ladies Club staged a fancy dress ball Tuesday in Athenian Hall with colonial costumes and Selby’s Orchestra providing music. A dressy buffet luncheon accompanied the dancing and guests included numerous local couples and out of town visitors from Parkersburg Mansfield Charleston Hebbardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenian Hall
Married Ladies
Selby
W. H. McKee
George Reynolds
George de Camp
F. L. Preston
Russell Swinehart
W. F. Hurst
W. K. Scott
W. B. Golden
D. H. Moore
Henry Zenner
W. R. Phillips
Bryan Wolf
J. T. Hanson
J. C. Jones
D. W. Peoples
E. J. Jones
Julia Dew
L. H. Rentinger
Jordan
C. H. Welch
J. P. Wood
Clara Bancroft
J. Halliday Cline
Charles O’bleness
C. H. Thompson
Fred Alderman
H. H. Haning
D. W. Welch
Parkersburg
L. W. Roe
Mansfield
J. D. Foster
Charleston
Will Sterrett
Elza Armstrong
Charles Armstrong
Hebbardsville
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Lotrdige
Pike Valley
Will Shafer
Rev. Wood
Willow Creek
Fairview
Susan B. Athony
Entertained Club
Magnate Harriman
Florence Williams
Test Commission
Jennie W. Gilmore
Ind
Ter
Manalin
Jane Gift
Victor Patneaude
Madison St
Topeka
Kan
Chas E. Wells
Delaware
Will
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