Personal Mentions From Friday’s Athens Visitors
Local column lists Mr and Mrs J H Smith of Stewart visiting Athens. Miss Fay Baker of Albany guests of friends for weekend. Mr and Mrs Green and daughter hosted in Logan. Carl Patterson of Wellston hosted by Mr and Mrs Whipple. Dr A K Ross visited Athens due to a relative’s illness. Edith Firman returned from Toledo after her father’s death. Mrs W N Alderman and Mrs W R Phillips visiting New York. J D Selby en route home from a business trip in Poris h. Mrs Carl J Smith returned to Cleveland after a week with her parents. Dr E E Bell of Nelsonville attended a local business visit. Prof N R Wilson goes to Chillicothe to judge a Portsmouth high schools debate. Cornelia V Taylor, missionary, resigns due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Smith
Wilbur F. Scott
Cleveland
Western Reserve President Speaks at Cleveland University
President Charles F. Thwing of Western Reserve University lectured at the Cleveland campus this afternoon as a guest of Prof. and Mrs. L J Atchcott. W S Bentley attended the Lorain Eastern Star banquet in Columbus, noting Lorain’s chapter as Ohio’s oldest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University At
Clevelad
University
L. J. Atchcott
Me. W
Bentley
Lorai
Order of the Eastern Star
Columbus
Lorain
Ohio
Visitors and local residents listed in Saturday notes
Curran of Corning visits friends in town while John Francis of West State street travels to Columbus on business. Miss Nan Leyden of Dante WV visits sister Mrs John Ty. Mrs P G Hixson of Murray City guests of her mother Mrs LD Miller. Dr and Mrs Samuel McCune host Mrs McCune’s sister Miss Wheth Dwinell Chillicothe. Mrs Wesley Rethel and children leave for a few days with relatives in Van Wert. McLain returns from Illinois after business. Senator M Benosh of Rutland visits Athens en route to Meigs County. Prosecuting Attorney M Poster back from Washington on legal matters. Mrs PF Stout arrives from Paducah to visit her parents. Mrs S S Pickering and granddaughter Mary Helen Pickering Day go to Albany for Sunday. Catharine Thompson of Micey attends Phi Delt event and visits Boyd Hall. Mrs W C Parker and children visit mother-in-law G Augusta Parker, return to Columbus. Maude Walker, clerk to the city Commissioners, visits Haney in Gallipolis. Enn W Barrett goes to Tupper’s to oversee the store during trip to Cincinnati. George Baker of Zanesville, new college student after recent appendix operation, visits the fraternity house.
Family travel notes span towns and jobs across states
Mrs Edson Cooley and her children left for Nelsonville to visit sister Mrs James Coleman. Mr Cooley traveled to Columbus to visit his brother John Cooley. Guy Dean of Stewart, on vacation at home and in Columbus, is en route to Iowa Falls Iowa as chief lineman for the Illinois Central telegraph department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Cooley
James Coleman
Nelsonville
Cooley
Columbus
John Cooley
Guy Dean
Stewart
West
Beteen
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Ilinois Central Telegraph Department
Athens personals and visitors from region noted
Monday's Daily records a string of locals and visitors. Albany, Columbus, Logan, Chillicothe, Glouster and Lancaster figures appear as Judge A W Lynch C E Atkinson Arthur Steret Abe Slalsey Florence Gabriel W P Cline Olive Kronnacher Cora Woodyard Rev Samuel Grimes and Mrs Hickle are mentioned among guests and hosts.
Ramsey Family Social Receives Visit From Walbur Acord
Mr and Mrs Harvey Ramsey hosted a Sunday gathering that included the latter's brother Walbur Acord and Mr. Lewis of Courtbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnd
Harvey Ramsey
Walbur Acord
Lewis
Courtbus
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials
J H W Gillett of Stroud's Run visited by son in law Pollard Brown on Lancaster Street. Jacob Hoffman of Chillcothe hosted by W W Daggett Simon Brouwer and Mrs Brouwer, and Mrs John Richey formerly of Albany sold her Richey House hotel and may move to Athens or Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H W. Gillett
Stroud’s Run
Pollard Brown
Tancaster Street
Eee
Jacob Hoffman
Chillcothe
W. W. Daggett
Simon Brouwer
John Richey
McArthur
Albany
Richey
Athens
Whetstone Brother Relocates to Columbus Factory Job
Fred Whetstone visiting his brother Lew Whetstone left Saturday for Columbus to take a job in an automobile factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whetstone
Lew Whetstone
Columbus
Family travel notes among Coshocton and Columbus visits
V. C. Loos departed for Coshocton to join Mrs. Loos who had been visiting relatives for two weeks. They plan to return by week’s end. Mrs. John V. Wood and her children left for Columbus to visit Mrs. A. B. Richards and Dr. and Mrs. Edgar S Ingraham, serving as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Loos
Coshocton
John V. Wood
Columbus
A. B. Richards
Edgar S$. Ingraham
Mrs Kurtz Returns From Columbus Visit
Mrs. William M. Kurtz came home Saturday night after a three weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kurtz in Columbus. Her son Frank, who had joined her for a few days, accompanied her back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Kurtz
Charles Kurtz
Columbus
Frank
Return Visit Ties Two Towns After Twenty Two Years
John Purt of near Floodwood visited friends in Athens and Canaan township in the latter part of the week. This marks his first return to the land of Canaan since leaving twenty two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Purt
Floodwood
Athens
Canaan Township
Mr. Burt
Canaan
Cornwell Returns Home After Health Recovery
Mr. D. C. Cornwell arrives home today after months in the West and Southwest since November. He spent most time in Hot Springs, Arkansas and visited several places in Ohio. He is much improved in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Cornwell
West
Cornwell
Hot Springs
Ark
Ohio
For Sale Fifty Acre Farm Near Athens With Improvements
For sale a fifty acre farm six miles southwest of Athens and one mile from the pike. The property includes a neat three room house, good outbuildings, timbered land, and ample water. Adjoining tracts without buildings may be bought with it. Contact Rebecca Miller in Columbus or N W Radford in Athens for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pike
Rebecca Miller
Briggs St
Columbus
N. W
Petaluma Incubator Offers Egg Hatching Service
Wheaton's Store invites customers to bring eggs for hatching at their Petaluma incubator. The ad claims reliable hatching for good eggs with reasonable prices and mentions the address 1603. Date 1913 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton's Store
Athene and area residents visit over a few days
Avrey Chalfant and sister Bella visit Athens on Tuesday and Wednesday while Lester McNamee from Basnen visits relatives. Several locals travel to Athens and The Plains for visits, with Mrs. Hannah Chalfant preparing to sell her farm before a March 25 public sale and plans to move to Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avrey Chalfant
Bella
Athens
Lester McNamee
Basnen
Joseph Smith
Marion
Charley Roland
Erma Chalfant
Edith Peckett
William Nickoson
Cecil
Deanville
Eliza Nickoson
Laura Glazier
James Hoisington
Myrna Nickoson
James Buck
New England
Lovina Jones
Geneva Fry
George Kyle
Hannah Chalfant
Fay Winters
the Plains
J. B. Niggemeyer
Oklahoma
Waldo Buck
Isaac Bail
Herbert
Holly Dailey
Edward Secoyte
Misa Grace Buck
John Hawk
The
Five Points
Sunflower Philosophy of a Small-Town Column
A satirical Missive from Atchison discusses social norms and gender roles. It mocks fashion focus on women, predicts chorus of opinions about schooling as a woman's profession, and critiques the appeal of youth and changes in business. The piece ends noting how “young blood” drives errors and offense among old friends.
Johnson Coal ops resume at The Plains amid growth plans
The Johnson Coal company resumes operations after a suspension and the New Pittsburg No 9 mine also restarts after idleness. Plans include new interurban and freight facilities at the Smiths’ residence and Harper Matheny’s store room, with growth thoughts toward incorporation and street developments. Raymond Kech was accidentally stabbed by a peer while playing. the wound is shallow and no serious injury expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Coal Company
Pittsburg
Sam Mitchell
Logan
Charles Hillyer
Tutt
Smiths
Harper Mathen
Plains
Raymond Kech
Ghost Story in Court Sets Strange Legal Record
A 1688 case tops courts as Mrs. Booty sues Captain Barnaby for calling her husband a ghost. Barnaby allegedly saw Booty running into flames near Stromboli and declared the vision, with Booty later dying. Evidence included Booty’s clothes and the judge’s wary remark. The London Chronicle calls it a unique judicial ghost tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishtad
Italy
Mediterranean
Barnaby
Eepland
Stromboll
Bodiy
London Chronicle
Two Notorious Crooks Captured in Cincinnati Bank Robbery Case
Washington seeks George Willard and George Carson alias many names. They are accused of robbing a Home Savings Bank messenger of $1,059.35 on December 24, 1907. Both have extensive criminal histories and have operated across the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
George Willard
George Carson
Willard
Carson
Europe
Bertillon
Washington, D
Home Savings Bank
Two Notabies Arrive on the Baltic
New York in March reports passengers on the Baltic include Jackinna famed for the Republie wreck and Carrie Nation known for anti saloon activism. The items arrive amid ongoing publicity around maritime travel and reform disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notabies
New York
Jackinna
Republie
Carrie Nation
Baltic
Potent Drugs Compounded From Pure Materials
A pharmacy advertises compounding potent drugs from pure and freshest materials. It urges customers to bring their prescription or filed recipe and notes the price will be 20 more than an inferior sort. Henderson-Crides 5. 3-220.
Henderson-Crider Drug Co. promotes skin cream
An ad asserts a skin cream keeps its leading position in beauty through rare delicacy softness and a pleasant odor. It claims to improve and invigorate the skin and mentions 25e jar from Henderson-Crider Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Druc CO
Near Death in Big Pond and a Doctor’s Cure
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania faced severe lung trouble with multiple near fatal episodes. Doctors said incurable until Dr King’s New Discovery brought quick relief and a permanent cure lasting twelve years. The remedy treats coughs colds bronchial and lung conditions. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle guaranteed by Kee’s Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Soper
King
Soper
Big Pond
Kee
Brother of Robb Here
F C Robb of Chillicothe passes through Athens en route to Nelsonville and the home of his murdered brother Mellville Robb who was stabbed to death at Deenville Thursday by a Hungarian. Robb is a prominent grocer of Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb
F. C. Robb
Chillicothe
Athens
Nelsonville
Mellville Robb
Deanville
F.C. Robb
Athens Nears $200000 Building Boom This Summer
Settled weather will trigger a nationwide wave of construction in Athens with major projects planned. The Masonic Temple company aims for a $50000 structure at College and Union, the University adds $30000 to the ladies dormitory, and a $100000 government building is eyed. Local builders such as C W and W B Lawrence, Newsom, Cornwell, Henry, Thompson, Moore, Covert, Fulton and Co, Secod and Daugherty, Harris, Linscott, and Cameron announce residences, garages, and a new business block at Court and Union. Overall, over $200000 in new construction is anticipated this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple Company
College and
Union Streets
University
Ballard
C. W
W. B Lawrence
Newsom
D. Thompson
Lancaster Street
O. Moore
North
Congress Street
Ben Covert
Morris Avenue
A. L. Johnson
Carpenter Street
K. C. Fulton & Co
Secod & Daugherty
Carlos Harris
A. V. Linscott
Elm Street
Henry Nice
East End
BE. Cameron
Mechanicsburg
Court and
Athens
Randall Farm East of Athens Sold to Local Buyers
The 108 acre Randall farm east of Athens was sold by W K Peters to Kircher and Foley for $8000. It had been in the Randall family for nearly seventy years and will likely be held as an investment. The property originated with Job Randall who died about forty years ago. his heir Mary Balis has lived there and the Alia family plans to move to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Randalls
Randall
Kircher & Foley
W K. Peters
Job Randell
Ben Randall
Job Randall
Mra
Mary Balis
Alia
Perry County local option contest settled after saloon fines
The Perry county local option dispute ends with fines levied on several saloon men. Other cases against these saloons are dropped following the accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Eminent Scholar Talks of Orient
Cleveland President Charles I. Thwing of Western Reserve University lectured on Student Life in Japan China and India at University Auditorium. He compared education, culture and teaching methods across the three nations noting vast populations and evolving academic practices. He praised English rule and ethical teaching while contrasting Indian Japanese and Chinese student traits and highlight ер archery as a popular sport in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
India
Charles I. Thwing
The
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
University
Thwing
Frederick Treadley
Far East
Involv
Fokio
Rome
Greece
Conaries
Tokio
Walch
Permits Granted for Wedding of Daily and Craig
George Daily, 25, and Miss Stella Craig, 18, of Gloucester, obtained marriage licenses to wed at Grosvenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daily
Grosvenor
Stella Craig
Glouster
Bishop Vincent to Confirm in Old Chapel
The Right Rev. Boyd Vincent of the Episcopal church will be here tomorrow to confirm in the old chapel. The musical portion of the service is under the direction of Prof. McVey.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Smith
Fay Baker
T. (. Green
Carl Patterson
Wellston
George Whipple
Charles HH. Dean
Ralph Walburn
A. K. Ross
Parkersburg
Edith Firman
Toledo
J. D. Selby
Thurs
Sharps
Porish
E. E. Bell
Elma Beil
President Street
N. R. Wilson
Chilliothe
Portsmouth
Cornelia V. Taylor
American Sunday-school Union
Athens County
Curran
Corning
John Francis
West State Street
Nan Leyden
Dante, W. Va
John
P. G. Hixson
Murray City
LD. Miller
Samuel McCune
Wesley Rethel
Mill Street
van Wert
McLain
Illinois
M. Benosh
Rutland
Rheon
Meigs County
M. Poster
Legal Ss
PF. Stout
Payrsburg
Roach
College Street
Pickering
Mary Helen Pickering Day
W. C. Parker
G. Augusta Parker
Enn W. Barrett
Tupper’s Today
George Baker
Zanesville
Naw College
Harry McKinstry
A. W. Lynch
C. E. Atkinson
State Hospital
Arthur J. Steret
W. ©. Loos
J. €. Gillett
J. (. Duncan
Abe Slalsey
Southwest
Florence Gabriel
Eber Gabriel
W. P. Cline
Gallipolis
Olive Kronnacher
Greenfield
Cora Woodyard
Samuel Grimes
A. M. Lewis
Harry Brooks
Hiram Stright
George M. Hickle
Lancaster
Mrs
Jesse Finsterwald
Court House
Jasper Hill
Sunflower Philosophy
Atchison
Kan.) Globe
Athens Oil & Gas Exchange
Cres Os Oil Company
Alberta
Avelon
Baltimore
Black Lick
Blennerhassett
Blissfield
Blue Valley
Bunker Hill
Capital
Clayton
Clear Creek
Learport
Ridge Crockett's
Crossenville
Crusade
Diamond
Ebenezer
Eevner OO
Endwell
Eureka
Falis
Fairfield Ste
Prvotio Coi
Playdale
Flint Ridge
Franklin
Geneva
Gibisonville
Gionova
Goble
Good Hope
Gore
Green Valley
Guaranty
Hamley Run
Harlan
Tocking
Hlock-Hocking
Holliday
Jackson
Joyce Junction City
Kenyon
Xochensparger
Laurel Creek
Liberty
Manville
McGahan
McLaney
Middlefork
Middletown
Pa Monarch
Mt. Hope
Mt. Pleasant
New Ideal
Oliver
D. Eddy
Overland Coop Oka: Ee
Pickerington
Polk
Purvis
Martin Hoo
Rushcreek
Rushville
Son Taal Rutland Mutual
Saffell
Cita
Shamrock
Somerset
Stoutsville
Stroud
Studertown
Sugar Grove
Sunday Creek
Turkey Run
Twin Bridges
Union
West Point
Windsor
Winegardnner
Winona
Azomis
Chien
Everbody
Charles Cornwell
Poplar Avenue
I. D. Henry
Randall Farm
Howell
Howell & Ruth
Jacksonville
Fla
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!