Personal mentions brighten weekend guests and visits
Saturday social notes show Dr. and Mrs. J B Woodworth and Ester of Delaware visiting relatives here. Various locals host or travel for church services, commencements, and brief trips including Miss Myra Beck heading to Delaware, Rev Forsythe preaching, and Mrs Clara Guthrie visiting from Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Woodworth
Ester
Delaware
E. B. Clarke
Clara V. Guthrie
Pt. Pleasant, W. Va
Red Men Gather in Marietta for Mohawk Tribe Council
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men meets in Marietta May 13 16 drawing delegations from across the state. Mohawk tribe No 174 will send its chief's degree team and other members will attend the events, including excursions and an afternoon drill program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
S. M. Gorham
Mansfield
Great Sachem
Ed. Granger
Ohio
Train wreck injures engineer and fireman near Columbus
An Ohio Central passenger train wreck near Columbus fatally injured an unknown man walking beside the track. The incident occurred late this morning as rescue and investigation began. Separately, Chicago wheat prices opened sharply with September at 1.50 and December at 1.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Central
Chicago
City of Cleveland Steamer Burns in Detroit Fire
The new million dollar passenger and freight steamer City of Cleveland under construction by Detroit Ship-Building company burned to the water’s edge this morning. Loss about 700000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
City of
Cleveland
Detroit Ship-Building Company
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Win Gold Near Athens
Mr and Mrs Win Gold of near Athens welcomed a son born Sunday morning May 12. The family announced the arrival locally and noted both mother and child are in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Gold
Athens
Athens Township Trustees announce no bond issue this year
The trustees report careful financial management and no plans to issue bonds for borrowed money. They state they have not reached the New Road Law limit and the fire levy rises only two tenths of a fin from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward
A vintage advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises 100 dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio. price 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Springer Bound Over In Sheriff Case
Chief Warner of Nelsonville brought Edward Springer to the county jail this morning. Springer shot E. T. Spray several weeks ago. He waived examination at a preliminary hearing before Mayor Sharp Saturday morning and was bound over to court in the sum of $1,000, which he could not furnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Nelsonville
Edward Springer
Springer
E. T
Sharp
Graham's Chapel Gossip and Local Happenings
Whooping cough is raging in the community. P B Bobo visited Athens this week. Mr Bodkins is ill with tuberculosis. Hoyt Hoskins of South Canaan was a business visitor here Wednesday. Roy Sprague of Trimble stayed with his parents. Weddings rumored to be planned soon. Kate Kelley of Long Run visited Gertrude Holland. Sabbath School is progressing with John Hawk as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Bobo
Athens
Bodkins
Hoyt Hoskins
South Canaan
Roy Sprague
Trimble
Kate Kelley
Long Run
Gertrude Holland
John Hawk
When a Groom Skips a Kiss and a Wood Box Also
Quotation notes that neglecting a farewell kiss at departure mirrors neglect of the wood box. It reflects on how blows to ideals arrive after they begin, likening daily failings to accumulating hailstones of consequence.
Photographer Frank Leifheit’s Secret Rural Wedding
Photographer Frank Leifheit quietly wed Elizabeth Brown on April 16 1906 at the Episcopal parsonage in Athens Ohio The bride is a social figure from Point Pleasant and Mason County with many friends while Leifheit kept the nuptials private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leifheit
Pomeroy
Athens
Ohio
Elizabeth Brown
South Side
W. Va
Episcopal Parsonage
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Linen shower honors Miss Caroline Murphey before wedding
Miss Nancy Dew and Miss Mildred Francis hosted a Thursday evening linen shower at the Dew home for Miss Caroline Murphey who will wed Mr. F Stanley Crooks on May 18. Prizes were awarded, a luncheon served, and attendees included Mrs. Hurst and many Mrs. and Miss Murphey relations and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Murphey
F. Stanley Crooks
Miss Murphey
M. C. Crooks
Hurst
Thurman Morgan
Bonifield
Raymond Walker
J. C. Jones
C. L. Jones
T. L. Schrantz
John Gist
Franz Woodworth
M. T. Ellia
C. C. Millikan
H. Roy Wilson
Frank Murphey
Long separated now reunited
Mrs. John Nelson of this place has learned the whereabouts of her sister Mrs. Eliza Fisher of Lancaster after more than 15 years apart. A chance encounter with Fay Slisher of Lancaster led to the discovery, and a reunion is planned in a few days with several Nelson brothers in Lancaster expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Appointment of Executor for Mary P. Young Will
Notice states the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the Will of Mary P. Young, deceased, late of Athens county Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Young
Athens County
Ohio
School Board approves levy and roof work for new building
The Board of Education met in call ed session and accepted contractor Fenzel's tile roof proposal at 528 more than a slate. The tax levy for school purposes remains 11 mills. Teaching job applications include Miss Caldwell and others from Ath ens. primary entrance dates set for Sept 1 and Feb 1. Bills paid include payroll and rentals. adjournment till 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenzel
Mary Caldwell
Coolville
Elizabeth Musgrave
Virginia Bishop
Wilhelmina Boelzner
Winnifred Richmond
Blanche Moler
C. Ernestine Cooley
Athens
Supt. Coultrap
W. S. Baker
E. J. Jones
Pratt Street
E. C. Berry
Lancaster Street
Robey
Garnet. Darby
George Fenzel
Ideal spring weather marks Amesville week
Weather summary from Amesville on May 3 notes an evenly clear week with bright days and cold nights. Forecaster F W Gibson records fair days, 0.73 inches of rain total, a low of 30 degrees and a high of 76 degrees with one cloudy and three partly cloudy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
F. W. Gibson
Phi Delts Increase Lead With 8 3 Victory
The Phi Delts defeated the Delts 8 to 3 in seven innings to widen their pennant lead in the Pan Hellenic League. Le Roy struck out 12 in a pitching duel as the Celts faded late, Henke spraining an ankle in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delts
LeRoy
Celts
le Roy
Starr
Henke
Patterson
Sneak Thief Robbed Till at Athens Candy Kitchen
A thief robbed the till at the Athens Candy Kitchen on Friday morning stealing over 27 dollars from a pocket book left under the counter. The owner Arthur Feffis suspects the same culprit as a prior theft and police hope to make an arrest within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Arthur Feffis
John
Mr. Feffis
Feffis
Sunflower Philosophy Meansers and Miscellany
A reflective column offers wry maxims on advice idle hands self pity and investing errors. It ponders mass meetings and Methuselah jokes while noting the appeal of appearances for sick men and the honesty of laughs at others.
Local shop opens in Athens with carriages and farm implement line
A moved family arrives in Athens to run a new business dealing in carriages from Anderson of Detroit and Columbus Buggy designs, Milburn and Flint wagons, and International Harvester goods. They occupy Campbell Williams rooms on East State near Court and plan a grand opening Friday and Saturday May 10 and 11 with a purchase gift, inviting old friends and new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Williiams
East State Street
Court
Columbus Buggy Company
Athens
Westcott, Peabody, Enterprise
A. Howard & Co
W. A. Patterson & Co
Milburn & Flint Wagons
International
Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted by Cline's Pharmacy
An advertisement from Cline's Pharmacy touts Kodol as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia that digests meals, tones the stomach, strengthens the body, and purifies the blood. It claims compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and notes availability at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
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D. A. R. McKinstry
W. W.W. Brown
Dr. Poindexter
Middleport
Order of Eastern Star
Ernest Gladden
George Thexton
Corning
Shawnee
John Finsterwald
Logan
Eastern Star
Ss. D. Thompson
A. W. Lynch
Maud
Albany High School
Forsythe
Presbyterian Church of
First Presbyterian Church
Athens Presbytery
E. W. Chubb
Department of English
The
University
Glouster High School
Minnie Rugh
Ruth Shaner
Nellie Alderman
Florence Andrews
Falls
Messrs
William Alderman
Oscar Stein
G. C. Blower
Heber Gahm
Charles Kinnison
Lucile Kinnison
Florence Allard
Jackson
Frank Mansfield
Morris Avenue
O. D. Dailey
Albany
Berry
Blanche Howe
S. M. Johnson
Orbiston
George Connett
Mrs
A. W. Connett
Sherif Frank Knight
Charles Foss
State Hospital
Meigs County
W. L. Hull
Christine Boden
Rockbridge
Myra Beck
L. J. Addicott
Jacob Ely
New Castle
Jennie McCauley
Tokio
Japan
Washington County
Virgin Hills
Great Council of the
Graham's Chapel
Pleas
Nancy Dew
Mildred Francis
Derthick
Lancaster
Bears
Board of Education
Capitol
Standard Oil Company
PHI Delt
Phi
Delts
Jones
Evans
Hagan
Basom’s
Dr. Chase
At Ames
Alma Mater
Dolly
West
J. E. Mickle
Mahoning County
Sunflower Philosophy
Atchison (Kan
Globe
Methuselah
Anderson Carriage Company
R. M. Patterson
DeWitt
Z. C. DeWitt & Co
Cline’s Pharmacy
Berth Dennison
Colu
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