Athens County Brothers Enter Uncle Sam's Philippine Service
Lieutenant D B Cullums of Athens county and his brother Lieu tenant E G Cullums at Fort Mead South Dakota are both military graduates. D B Cullums recently earned a commission as second lieutenant and will deploy to the Philippines. G Cullums is a West Point graduate stationed at Fort Mead. Their parents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Cullums.
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D. 8
Cullums
Athens County
Athens
E. G. Cullums
Fort Mead
South Dakota
United States Army
Ohio State University Law School
Holcomb
Ada
Converse
Uncle ‘S Islands
Far East
G. Cullums
Fort Mead Ss. D
West Point
Andrew Cullums
Ancestral Joys Show Poster for Logan Rail Road Jubilee
A historical poster owned by Mr. Chas. Brown promotes a Grand Rail Road Jubilee in Logan scheduled for April 28 1866. It urges Athens and Hocking Valley residents to discuss building a railroad, featuring speakers Wright Rainey Grogan and M M Green and free Logan Brass Band entertainment. A reverse penciled letter from Kreider Sharp notes flour shipments and postwar pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brown
Locau
Logan
Hocking Valley
Athens County
Hocking County
Wright
Rainey
Grogan
M. M. Green
Athens
Logan Brass Band
Kreider Sharp
Messrs. M. M. Greene & Co
Voiced Protest Against Action by Labor Leaders
William Green of Coshocton and Judge O Wright addressed a mass meeting at the Opera House called by the Athens Trade and Labor Council. Michael Collins of Athens presided as chair, delivering welcoming remarks and outlining union principles and the rise of injunctions in the labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Judge Wright
Opera House
Orra House
Coshocton
Mine Workers’ Organization
O. Wood Wright
Logan
Athens Trade A Labor Council
Michael Collins
Green
Moses
Mr. Green
Pharaoh
Bond
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule
Teachers exams will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday. If so the exam will be on the following Saturday. The Borwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. O C Jackson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Jackson
Labor leaders face injunctions and prison sentences
A speech denounces federal injunctions as oppressive in labor disputes. The speaker condemns Judge Wright for sentencing Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison, and urges action by the Athens Trade and Labor Council to protest to the U S Department of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Green
Wright
District of Columbia
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Collins
Athens Trade and Labor Council
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Department of Justice
Washington
Donnelly Indicted in Ohio German Insurance Affair
Judge Michael Donnelly of Napoleon faces five counts including perjury and embezzlement as part of a Lucas County grand jury probe into the defunct Ohio German Insurance Co. He allegedly used company funds to pay private debts and falsified resources. reports allegedly concealed $300,000 in unpaid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio German Insurance Company
Napoleon Jurie
Toledo
Michael Donnelly
Napoleon
Lucas County Grand Jury
Ohio
Lemert
Donnelly
State Insurance Department
Circuit Court
Third Judicial District
Donnelly Indicted Sends Judge to Toledo for Bail
Napoleon Ohio March 11 Judge Donnelly and Mrs. Donnelly left for Toledo after learning of his indictment by the Lucas County grand jury. It is believed he will obtain bail without trouble. The indictment caused mild surprise locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Toledo
Napoleon
Lucas County
Grand Jury
Beeswax Repairs Hide Furniture Flaws In Dealers Practice
The article explains how furniture dealers fill cracks with beeswax to conceal blemishes. They soften the wax, press it into cracks, smooth it, sand, and dust to blend the wool finish. Beeswax lasts longer and resists drying out compared to putty.
Parson Daringly Misreads Parliament Schedule
A Scotland parish tale recounted by the DonTon Standard describes a clergyman unaware of world events. On a Sunday he asks if prayers for Parliament should be offered and if it is still sitting. The sexton replies that it may not be current but prayers are needed as MPs are “a precious bad ter.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anyl
Sexton
No Man is Stronger Than His Stomach
A strong stomach is linked to overall strength and health. Weak digestion robs nutrition, causing fatigue, irritability, and poor sleep. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is advertised to cure stomach and digestion issues, enrich blood, and strengthen organs. The ad claims it is non alcoholic with ingredients printed on the wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Orch Hill Co. Chooses Officers At Lancaster Meeting
The Torch Hill company of Lancaster elected T R Cowell B J McGhee J H Dilly and W J Clarke as directors at a Monday meeting in Mithoff House. O GARA named president and Colwell treasurer, with McGhee as VP and O Gara secretary. The firm controls 3500 acres under lease and plans more wells in Athens and Perry counties. A Goble well is described as a hammer with two tanks shipped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porators
Torch Hill Company
Athens County
Mithoff
W. T. Young
New Ideal Company
Eureka Company
Overland
Morrison's Exchange
C. W. Walker
Chauncey
Lancaster
Washington's Spring at Cold Spring Highlands Historic Water Source
A train arrival at Cold Spring reveals Washington's Spring enclosed by three bewilders with a spouting pool. Bronze plate notes General George Washington drinking here during Revolutionary War visits to American troops nearby. The nearby Constitution Island and the river chain to West Point helped block British ships.
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Washington
Cold Spring
Hudson
George Washington
Constitution Island
West Point
Nearsighted Guest Faces Long Banquet Speech
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune page captures a guest predicting a lengthy and tiresome speech by the next speaker at a banquet. The remark highlights a self-aware, humorous tone about formal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Fragmentary church memory sparks questions about Mrs Gillet
In a tabletop excerpt from a household conversation Mrs Gillet questions whether a memory tablet in the transept relates to drawing people to the church. Mrs Perry replies that she wore a new hat each Sunday for three years.
Coolville High School to Graduate First Class Next May
Coolville Ohio reports the first graduating class of three from Coolville High School under Principal Prof. Alex Root. The district plans a fourth room next year as overcrowding continues and graduation is expected at Coolville M B Church in early May. Graduates listed include W. Dodd of Latrobe and F. G. of Covividle, Dudly Root of ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Ohio
Coolville High School
Elass
Alex Root
Coolvile M. B. Church
Fragmented Exchange on Pleasantries and Truth
The dialogue fragment shows a speaker insisting on a truthful reply and another urging polite phrasing. A second voice counters with a directive to respond with preferred wording. The exchange reveals tension around honesty and social manners.
Man Fussing vs Wife Says She Has Her Own Way
A man quarrels loudly yet his wife maintains she has her own way. The exchange highlights domestic friction with a sharp, humorous undertone reflecting differing approaches in a marriage.
Senator West Campaign Speech In Southeast Missouri
A Missouri official recalls Senator West's early buggy campaign in southeast Missouri. A young driver, loyal to the front seat, attended every speaking event and heard the same speech repeatedly. The senator scolds the boy for attending, then relents when pressed to see what he will do when he forgets. St Louis Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Missouri
St. Louis Republic
The Elephant Fleet of British India
A historical note on a British India operation using a large fleet of coastal steamers to transport elephants from Dacca to districts across India. The account describes the dangers of mounting elephants onto ships, the raft crossing, and the crane hoisting onto deck, highlighting the blood and peril involved in this impractical transport system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Dacca
New York
Nine Die As Western Arkansas Storm Rips State
March 9 Little Rock reports a violent wind storm across western and southern Arkansas killed nine people and injured many. Brinkley suffered eight deaths with flames consuming the town. A 200 foot waterspout formed near Little Rock after a tornado crossed Fourche Dam. Malvern's Methodist church was destroyed, losses listed at six thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Brinkley
Little Rock
Malvern
Baucum
Fourche Dam
Arkansas River
Kerr
Lake County
RE. B. Adams
Gordon
Bester
Local Social Notes From Crosvenor and Surrounding Areas
Sunday visitors and neighbors are listed with Athens New England Sand Rock and Stewart area names. Residents such as Arda Smith Anna Dye Ela Morris Clara Copeland Emmett Copeland Olive Copeland and Miss Marie Linscott appear among church revivals and funeral attendance. Community members face illness and travel as revival meetings continue with several joining the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arda Smith
Athens
William Smith
Anna Dye
Mary Ogg
Wilwon’s Chapel
Ora Morrison
New Enngland
James Morrison
Ela Morris
Sand Rock
Clara Copeland
Wilson's Chapel
Connie Oge
Orlo Ogg
CC. Powman
Hiel “Brarlin
Arthur Copeland
Stewart
James Rice
John Wharff
Fucene Bush
S. J. Copeland
New England
Frank Coleman
William Winner
Emmett Copeland
Olive Copeland
Hounds Kill Seventeen Sheep on Ohio Farm
In Wieasanton Ohio on March 10 two hounds entered Jesse Pierce's east farm flock of fifty sheep. They killed seventeen sheep and wounded others while causing widespread distress among the remaining animals. injuries were being appraised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieasanton
Ohio
Jesse Pierce
Here
Oil Leases Taken In Hockingport Area
Dr G R K Gunder of Coolville and ex in firmary director John MelLaughlin plan to form a company to develop oil and gas leases in the Hockingport region following March 9 actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockingport
Ohio
G. RK. Gunder
Coolville
Infirmary
John MelLaughlin
New England Notes on Local Visits and Travel
Mrs Addie Sttundy was summoned to Stewart Monday by the illness of granddaughter Charlotte Hill. Mrs Myrtle Stewart of Jacksonsville accompanies her mother Mrs Harvey Wright who is ill. George Il visited Little Hocking for a week with brother M N Linscott. Mrs Jana Corneil of Athens stayed with her parents over Sunday. Mrs Susan Copeland week with daughter Mary Hisington of Stewart. Earnett Kirkemlall left Thursday for the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Sttundy
Stewart
Charlotte Hill
Myrtle Stewart
Jacksonsville
Harvey Wricht
George Il
Little Hocking
M. N. Linscott
Jana Corneil
Athens
William Pundy
Susan Copeland
Mary Hiisingtoh
Local Social Notes From Athens and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Pearl Dye and Mr and Mrs J H Fordham visited relatives in Athens and Bethany. Harrison Dye attended a birthday party at Coolville honoring Lucy Dye, assistant teacher. Residents report a pleasant time and plan to resume maple wood tapping.
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Pearl Dye
Athens
J. H. Fordham
William Fordham
Bethany
Ivk Jurden
Hettie Purden
Lizzie Cole
Charles Ford
Ingram Clark
Harrison Dye
Coolville
Jucy Dye
Rural Community Social Roundup From Vinton and Albany
Local residents and visitors share calls and visits across Vinton county and nearby Albany. Names include Townsend, Rutherford, Lyons, Lloyd, Norma Townsend, Arch Arbaugh, Mrs Bowen, Mrs Arbaugh, Lucinda Wilson, Kata Tedrow, and A T Townsend while noting illnesses and a G A R meeting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H L. Townsend
Violet
Vinton County
J. A. Rutherford
Jacob Lyons
Union Ridge
W. A. Lloyd
Laonida
Near Albany
Norma Townsend
Middleport
Aufrey Bell
Albany
Hias Perry
Vale’s Min
Sandsay
John Cooper
Charles Cottrill
Arch Arbaugh
Stephen Bowen
Vale
Bowen
Flora Arbaugh
Lucinda Wilson
Tom Freeman
Ligziesburg
WD. Townsend
Kata Tedrow
Will Cline
H. Do .Trainer
Jason Parley
BK. W. Rutherford
Bowman
G. A. Kh
A. T. Townsend
Pioneer Manufacturing Company of
Cleveland
Local notices from Amesville and nearby areas reported
Obituary notes indicate Von Hines son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hines died after a lingering illness. Funeral at Federal Valley church. Marietta and Stocking Valley Oil and Gas reported a dry loss well. Edward Brown and partner from Sistersville visited regarding oil leases. Wade Smith of the battleship Ohio returned home for two weeks. John Tinkham married Cora Dunfee with Squire Keirns officiating. Heber Henry of Pt Pleasant telephone company visited. G Tinker acquired a grocery and nation store in Pleasantville and will relocate family home later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Smith
Smith
Captain Tarrison
John Tinkham
Cora Dunfee
Squire Keirns
Nora Falls
Hishopville
Heber Henry
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Wilber Carpenter
Oo. G. Tinker
Cery and Nation
Pleasanty
Athens Social Roundup Spanning Visits and Guests
In Albany and Athens a sequence of visits and social calls unfolds. Jennie Holmes spent days in Athens with relatives, Mrs. Phil Sweeney is ill, Granville Gillogly and family traveled west to Dyerville to visit relatives, and the Thursday afternoon meeting occurred at Mrs. Keppy Kenny's home.
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Jennie Holmes
Athens
Phil Sweeney
Ladies and Society
Thunday
Keppy Kenny
J. Howard Coe
David Webb
Dyesville
Carol Webb
I. G. Moler
Wool Growers’ Association
Amanda Wells
Lon Gillogly
Odta
Carpenter
Carl Neff
Walker Neff
O. L. Howard
Callipolia
Sumner Jolley
Hi. T. Beatty
Wellston
Lena Lowers
Fay Cline
Social visits fill weekend in Athens area
Mr and Mrs Isaac Snowden hosted guests while Isaac Rickey and family visited from nearby towns. Ada M Rickey and Margaretta Mosure called on Mary Snowden and Louella McVay. Mr and Mrs James Eliiott visited Athens, with Ed McVay and family also seen locally. W and McVay of Athens spent Sunday with relatives.
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Isaac Snowden
Isaac Rickey
Margaretta Mosure
Perenla Witlson
Mea
Tracie Keller
Louella McVay
W. & McVay of
Athens
Local notes from Pike Valley and area
The snippet notes a vegan protracted meeting in Pleasanton Missouri plus residents visiting family in Tick Ridge. It mentions George Jeffers moving to Athens, community men in a rat tail contest between Lodi and Carthage, Goldie Brown recovering from burns, a 60 RC meeting at Jerseyville high building, and Della Lawrence visiting Marietta for a stay with sister Mrs Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey. Alkire
Pleasanton
KE. Ehtred
Lacy Kbvans
Tick Ridge
Avans
George TH. Jeffers
Athens
Burchfield
Lodi
Carthage
Goldie Brown
6Ot RC
Jerseyville High
Della Lawrence
Marietta
Guenther
Lemon Bath A Daily West Indian Luxury
Among West Indian ladies a lemon bath is almost a daily luxury. Sove limes or lemons are sliced into the water and allowed to lie for half an hour in order that the juice may be extracted. A remarkable sense of cleanness and freshness is given the akin.
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Philippines
ARMY
Sam
Orch Hill CO
Lancaster, O
Mareh
the Incor
T. R. Cowell
B. J. McGhee
J. H. Dilly
W. J. Clarke
Charles
O'Gara
McGhee
Joseph O'Gara
Colwell
Clarke
Glenova Company
Shrider Company
St. Joseph Academy
Perry County
Kieg
Elephant Fleet
California
Oregon
Marcie and
Aprit
Frokee
Hocking Valley Ticket
Ark
Grosvenor
Saraly “Hehey
Etta, Mra G
Linscott
Prof. McBride
Columbus
Mary Thompson
Chas, Conant
Nelsonville
Federal Church
Marie Linscott
Millfield
Gertrude Wooley
Eamett Kirkemlall
Pleasant Valley
Cdk Cn
Northwestern Columbia
Amesville
Gladys Porter
Labcile Potts
Zoa Wilson
Monty Potts
Mrs. Granville Gillogly
Dyenville
Pike Valley
Haning
Fire and Life Insurance
J. S. Basom, D. D. S
Sealy
Sele
D. C
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