Local Social Notes Include Illness and Gatherings
Chris Stephenson is ill with a stomach ailment. Free Methodists held their quarterly meeting Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Mary Cone and daughter Ida of Cannonville visited relatives here. Jack Frost damaged creekside gardens on Sunday night May 12. The F M Sunday school raised 17.50 for a library. Sabbath school prospers. Hickory Grove: visits from Hugh Patterson and others. Several attended Jerseyville quarterly meeting and Graham chapel baptism last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Stephenson
Free Methodists
Mary Cone
Ida
Cannonville
Jack Frost
F. M. Sunday School
Local notes and arrivals from area towns
D Dunlavy traveled to Athens on business last week. James Bowman was in Parkersburg on business last Friday. C K Flinn of Frost visited Latrobe on business last Saturday. W E Bingman served as juror at Athens two days last week. B O C Hayes and wife visited F C Dunfee's one day last week. Sherman Self and son drove to Parkersburg last Saturday. W R Baker works on extensive improvements to his house and grounds. Many local youths attended a hop at Thomas Dixo n's near Fillmore last Friday. Emery Barrows, foreman for Mr Pruden on street car work in West Virginia, returned Friday evening. E and J E Ripley will return to work this week. Mr Hardman of Chillicothe leased grounds for a spoke and rim factory to be built here, employing fifteen or twenty men. construction to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Dunlavy
Athens
James Bowman
Parkersburg
C.K. Flinn
Frost
Latrobe
W. E. Bingman
B. OC. Hayes
F. C. Dunfee
Sherman Self and Son
W. R. Baker
Thomas Dixon
Fillmore
Emery Barrows
Pruden
West Virinia
J. E. Ripley
Hardman
Chillicothe
Local notes From McArthur to Dyesville This Week
L A Nichols is at McArthur this week hanging paper. George Mace and wife visited Dyesville last week. E L Wilson was in Athens on business the first of the week. Lee and Lon Mace of Moonville visited George this place Sunday. C E Baughman’s new building to be occupied by week’s end. Harvey Downard and wife attended his mother’s funeral at Bolen Mills. Mrs Elizabeth Taylor of Oklahoma City visits sister Mrs L Straight. Ed Secoy of Pleasanton spoke on temperance at the Christian church. County O E convention planned here May 24 and 25. Twenty four baptized near Union church Sunday afternoon by Rev A E Cragg. Twelve sprinkling, one pouring, eleven immersion. Ice cream and box supper by the band was enjoyed. another is planned next Saturday. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Nichols
McArthur
George Mace
Dyesville
E. L. Wilson
Athens
Lee
Lon Mace
Moonville
George
C. E. Baughman
Harvey Downard
Bolen Mills
Elizabeth Taylor
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
L. Straight
Ed. Secoy
Pleasanton
Christian Church
O. E
Union Church
A. E. Cragg
Local Notables and Household Moves Highlight Ohio Visitants
John Campbell hosts his Gloucester sister while Ed Carlton builds a new two story shop and Roscoe Worthen plus James Gunder upgrade their homes with front porticoes. Visitors include Mrs George Graham and E B Hosom of Xenia and L B Sanderson of Parkersburg. A horse dies from blood poisoning after a hoof snag. May 15 wedding near Vanderhoof between Van B Clark and Mary Gilbert. Flo Harman joins Mrs Clara White in millinery and dressmaking at the milliner shop. Lizzie Peters and son Charlie of Athens visit Mrs Ann E White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Glouster
David Dunlavey
Bay
B. A. Hosom
Carlton
M. E. Cooley
Marietta
George Graham
E. B. Hosom
Xenia
Roscoe Worthen
James Gunder
L. B. Sanderson
van B. Clark
Mary Gilbert
Flo Harman
Clara White
Lizzie Peters
Charlie
Athens
Ann E. White
Peters
Frost and Memorial Day Notes Across the Area
Frost brings a mild stroke to Elam Frost and reports of weather extremes with May warmth and frost damage to gardens. Esther Terry visits, Universalists plan a social, and a May 15 wedding, Crippen Payne, is noted. Memorial Day events include G A R and S of W activities with addresses by Rev. Russell and E W Cable. Local reports cover farm pests, illnesses, and community visits.
West Alexander News Roundup
Mrs Frank Davis has improved after illness. Mrs Octa Fox from New Lexington visited W H Irwin and wife. Alexander township sub districts restated blackboards at sixty dollars. Farmers along Margaret's creek lease land for oil. H B Wyatt and wife stayed with friends while en route home from West Virginia. Five frosts in a week ruined early gardens grapes and fruit. Corn and potatoes look poor and some farmers may replant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Octa Fox
New Lexington
W. H. Irwin
Alexander Township
Margaret’s Creek
H. B. Wyatt
West Virginia
Local social notes from Athens and Marshfield
Kate Lawhead visits sister in Athens while postmistress Kate Ferriter spends time in Marshfield. Lane Ely and wife from Wellston stay here and in Marshfield. Will F. Scott of Chillicothe marries Tina French at Rev Powell's Athens residence with S B Phillips and wife. The quartet travels to Chillicothe for a new home awaiting the couple. Mineral offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Lawhead
Athens
C. M. Smallwood
Kate Ferriter
Marshfield
Lane Ely
Wellston
Will F. Scott
Chillicothe
Tina French
Powell
S. B. Phillips
Local Social Notes From Strouds Run Area
Pearl Laughlin was seen on Stroud's Run Saturday evening. Mike Spaulding of Glouster was the guest of John Cillett recently. George Haning and Earl Tippie visit ed relatives at this place recently. Dr. Teters of Washington D H was called here by the sickness of his sister Mrs Wm Laughlin. Herbert Beckler a teacher at this piece was visiting his parents at Mars Held Saturday and Sunday. J O Robinson was one of the committee inspecting peach trees. He reports great harm to the trees. Rev J D Masters of Nebraska delivered some interesting sermons at this place last Saturday and Sunday. Quite a number of people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Laughlin
Stroud
Mike Spaulding
Glouster
John Cillett
George Haning
Earl Tippie
Dr. Teters
Washington D. H
Wm. Laughlin
Herbert Beckler
Mars
J. O. Robinson
J. D. Masters
Nebraska
Local notes from the vicinity in brief
tt Harlow Calvert close to moving in J W Murphy new dwelling near completion Blanche Bean visited sister in Athens Dr B Harper and wife from Coolville were in town Prof Crippen to close spring term next Friday Born to Dr E D Harper and wife a daughter on the 18th frost harmed gardens and cornfields New planing mill complete workers doing good Bert Mariner and R Foster of Sets seen here last Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Murphy
Blanche Bean
Athens
B. Harper
Coolville
Prof. Crippen
E. D. Harper
Bert Mariner
R. Foster
City Council Minutes Pro Tem Roach Duties Sewer Report
The council met in regular session with Mayor Wilson absent. Roach served as clerk pro tem. The sewer committee reported satisfactory operation of the sewer and flush tanks. A housing room project estimated at 250 to 300 dollars was deferred in favor of renting the Warren Brothers room for storage. no action on repairs. Hudson’s Addition requests for grading and lights, and watercourse relocation to Cable heirs and Mrs. Park Carpenter, were referred with no action. A remonstrance against fence removal on east Vine street led to rescinding prior action and to a property line determination committee of Super, Wickham, and Roach. No library room action. State Street Sunnyside residents sought another electric light. referred to street committee. Bills totaling 287.78 were approved. gas company bills referred to finance for adjustment. The brick paving on Union Street discussed with no action. Adjourned to Thursday 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wood
Super
Smith
Wickham
Roach
Blackwood
Golden
F. S. Roach
Warren Brothers
Hudson
J. P. Gordy
J. M. Welch
D. B. Stewart
C. L. Poston
Council
Vine Street
East Vine Street
Messrs
State Street
Sunnyside
Said Street
Athens Journal
Printing Board of Health
F. M. Root
Dr. W. N. Alderman
D. C. Beverage
Athens Gas Light & Electric Co
Finance Committee
Union Street
Post-office uncalled letters and overdue notices May 20 18095
List of uncalled letters includes Bowers near M Jackson Mra M I Brown Mr Jackson Mr James Cornell Seiase pedane John it Riles Evans Harris Mrs Kiley G C Waterman Miss Carrie. We claim low prices and urge advance payment. It is due us tole auper & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Neaer M. Jackson
Jackson
James Cornell
Seiase Pedane
John It Riles
Evans
Harris
Kiley
G. C. Waterman
Carrie
Ose
Tole Auper & Co
Commencement Season Encourages Faith in Youth
The issue urges serious attention to graduates essays urging practical themes over theory. It notes graduates often lack hard experience but possess hopeful aims, urging parents and mentors to listen closely and encourage self belief.
Ullom Hardware Dealer Assumes Voluntary Assignment
The Main street hardware dealer George W. Ullom made a voluntary assignment for creditors on Saturday night. Frank E. Goldsberry named assignee with $20,000 bond, supported by sureties A. Ullom, W. Brown, J. Campbell and A. Frame. Appraisers W. Bartlett, A. Hibbard, W. H. Brown handling stock invoicing. assets expected to cover about half of unrelated debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ullom
Main Street
Ullom
Frank E. Goldsberry
A. W. Ullom
W. H. Brown
J. C. Campbell
A. J. Frame
Messrs
W. D. Bartlett
A. Hibbard
Phonographic concert by McNeill and Essington at Epworth League
Phonographic entertainment by Messrs. McNeill and Essington of Columbus under Epworth League auspices at the M E church this Thursday evening. Program features bands and orchestras, vocal solos and quartets, and various instrumental solos. Reproduced so all intonations are audible. Admission: adults 20 cents, children under fifteen 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McNeill and
Essington
Columbus
Epworth League
M. E. Durch
Edison
Team No 2 Wins on University Campus Saturday
A second University team, assembled for the occasion, defeated the regular squad in a highly entertaining Saturday game on campus. The crowd filled every seat in the rooters row and joined in lively, good natured cheering. Final score shows Team No 2 prevailing after a fluctuating nine inning contest.
One Won and One Last Football Ball Result at Fairgrounds
Marietta College and Ohio University ball teams met last Friday at the fairgrounds. Visiting team achieved a clear win aided by the home club’s unpracticed battery Welch and Charter. The game saw a late burst of six runs by Marietta, with full box score details and errors noted, umpire Hudson officiating and Ray Lash as scorekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta College
Ohio University
Fairgrounds
Messrs
Welch
Charter
Ernest
Marietta
EK Walbert
Cscs Vee
Garry
Cours
Sloane
Penrose
Caldwell
Hees Ieee d Iis
Cpaui Dbs
Vane
Poli
Ican Incs
Pees CO
Ate Ee
Fg McKinney, P
Tis Acoe
Buper
Thompson
Super
Carson
Ge Coiller
P. Ronee
Sykes
McKinney
Super F
Collier
Hudson
Ray Lash
New Railroad Firm Aims To Break Old Entanglements
Report from Columbus notes a planned reorganization of the Hocking Valley lines to form a new company. The goal is to remove constitutional clouds from past bonds and secure state guarantees by transferring the $50,000 pledge to the new entity, enabling construction of a line to Lake Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Dispatch
Hocking Valley & Lake Erie Railroad Company
Lake Erie
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Athens
Wall Street
Ohio Canal
Fourth of July plans at Athens fair grounds by Father Mattingly
Father Mattingly has secured the Athens fair grounds for a grand Fourth of July celebration. A definite program is not set, but a tilting tournament for prizes and other features are planned. He seeks citizen cooperation to ensure a creditable town event in the picturesque southern Ohio town, aiming to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mattingly
Ohio
Athens
Fair Ground
Athens Township Sunday School Association Formed
A Tuesday evening meeting in the M. E. church lecture room established the Athens Township Sunday School Association. Addresses by Rev Dr Powell Prof Evans Prof Dunkle and Rev Murdoch preceded the organization. Officers elected were President Prof D J Evans Vice President Prof B O Higley and Secretary W B Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Dr. Powell
Evans
Dunkle
Murdoch
Athens Township Sunday School Association
D. J. Evans
B. O. Higley
W. B. Lawrence
Christian Church Notes and Local Attendance
Mrs. Wm. Boring of Jerseyville attended services here Sunday. W. E. Lefavor returned last week from a fishing trip in West Vic. Mr. Wilson of Hillsboro was in the city Thursday and attended our prayer meeting. Rev. Austin Hunter and C. A. Morse attended the state convention of the Disciples at Columbus this week. It were object to the church at the came by primary obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Boring
Jerseyville
W. E. Lefavor
West Vic
Wilson
Hillsboro
Austin Hunter
C. A. Morse
The
Disciples
Columbus
Came
Republican presidential possibilities loom in Washington
From Our Regular Correspondent in Washington May 2095 ex Speaker Reed and Gen Harrison figure in fresh presidential gossip. Col Michener of Indiana in New York for a medal portrait and a White House display. Debates on sound money pursue repeal of the state bank tax amid quarrels over silver, gold standards, and political strategy. Justice Department funding gaps reveal Democratic economy claims as salaries lag. Senator Higgins predicts Dupont to succeed as Delaware speaker becomes governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
D. C
Washington
Reed
Hitt
Ilinois
Gen
Harrison
New York
Michener
Indiana
Gen. Harrison
New Jersey
Historical Society of
White House
Cleveland
Morton
Department of Justice
U. S
Congress
U.S
Higgins
Delaware
Dupont
Delaware Senate
Supreme Court
Loean
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Residency
Van B Clark and Eva A Gilbert Branch E Crippen and Li Estella Payne Robert Bateman and Rozina E Hall John Filley and Lizzie Thompson Wm F Scott and Tina French Wm W Watkins and Mattie A Davidson Wm F Boling and Sarah G Stitt A H Davis and Mary EB Camp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van B. Clark
Eva A. Gilbert
Branch E. Crippen
Estella Payne
Robert Bateman
Rozina E. Hall
John Filley
Lizzie Thompson
Wm. F. Scott
Tina French
Wm. W. Watkins
Mattie A. Davidson
Wm. F. Boling
Sarah G. Stitt
A H. Davis
Mary EB. Camp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marchmont
Hickory Grove
Hugh Patterson
Coolville Ridge
Isaac Nice
Wooley
Amesville
Lib Robinson
Jane Anthony
Elizabeth Gibson
Tick Ridge
James McClanahan
Jane Rogers
C. J. Watkins
Nelsonville
Graham Chapel
Elam Frost
I. UW. Wickham
Esther Terry
Kingsbury
W. Va
Universalists
Hiram Burden
C. G. Russell
Eva N. Gilbert
Carthage
Carrie Brainard
Universalist Church
Post and Sons of Veterans
G. A. RB
Baptist Church
C.G. Russell
E. W. Cable
L. Stella Payne
G. Payne
Crippen
Payne
West Marietta
Lottridge
Vanderhoof
Lizzie Day
Walker
Rehoboth
Charles Lawrence
Vic Young
Tupper’s Plains
West Alexander
Peach Ridge
Quysville
Harlow
Council Proceedings
Missuxozr
Hrrano
Spain
Messencer
Herato
Mr. Ullom
Phonographic Entertainment
Township Sunday School Organization
Christian Church Notes
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