Athens News Briefs Highlight Local Guests and Visits
Local society notes list Dr. C. L. Jones visiting Parkersburg and many guests staying with Athens friends from Circleville to Columbus. Mentions include Miss Stella Honson, Mrs. H. F. Link, Mr. and Mrs. Bingman of Torch, Clifford of Zaleski, Rev D. D. Carfield’s sister Alzina, and Agnes Ayers of Columbus. Also notes Ed ward Thomas of Portsmouth, Charles Henderson of Washington D C, Misses Roach and Walker from Logan, Mrs. Ring from McArthur, Dr. and Mrs. Daily at Albany, and others visiting from Delaware to Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jones
Parkersburg
Stella Honson
Circleville
H. F. Link
Columbus
Friends
John Bingman
Torch
Hey
Grove Clifford
Zaleski
Athens
Alzina Canfield
Barlow
D. D. Carfield
Agnes Ayers
Edward Thomas
Portsmouth
Charles Henderson
Washington, D
McArthure
W. B. Daily
Albany
GC. D. Norris
Logan
Theodore Dean
Cleshire
Marie Warden
Florence Lash
A. B. Wolsington
Keston
T. E. Wells
J. S. Coleman
Nelsonville
J. P. Gordy
Ohio State University At
E. J. Jones
Lulu Clendennin
Near Albany
Ada
H. H.johnson
Jamestown
Ida Douth
Roscoe J. Mauck
Gallipolis
Earl Maack
Galla
Will Taft
Eli R. Groves
Geo. T. ‘Tress
Sackett
Vine Street
Births and Deaths in Athens County Reported in Probate Court
All twenty eight assessors report births and deaths for the year ending March 31 in Athens County. Deaths peak in Court precinct due to the state hospital’s eight hundred inmates. County deaths total 420 with 201 males and 219 females. births total 665 with 349 males and 300 females. East Glassgetter leads births at 42. York 41. Marshfield 37. Bessemer 20. Hollister 35. Athens township precincts show low counts. Countywide birth rate exceeds death rate by 243. Various social events and local notices follow, including several gatherings and an Ohio Central excursion offer.
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Athens County
Troy
Ames
Conrt
State Hospital
Howard
Millfield
Ploodwood
Lodi
Hudson
Chauncey
Rome
Jacksonville
Hock-Hocking
East Glouster
York
Marshfield
Bessemer
Hollister
Athens Township
College
Athens
College notes and upcoming school appointments
Miss Minnie Brown of the Junior class made a business trip to Giouster last week. The ladies of the W. C. A. plan a lawn fete on the college campus Saturday evening. The class in trigonometry finished term work and now studies surveying. Barry Garhman of the junior class was elected superintendent of Jacksonville schools for next year. G. C. Henson of the senior class will succeed J. H. Atkinson as Cheshire schools superintendent next year. B O. Skinner, former QO. U. student, teaches near Waverly and is elected principal of Waverly schools next year. The second college-town ball game at the athletic park ended 13 to 1 in favor of the college. John Hf. Atkinson of the class of 19xx visits his brother A. A. Atkinson, professor of Physics, and has been named superintendent of Cheshire and Talmage schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Brown
Giouster
W. C.A
Barry Garhman
Jacksonville
G. C. Henson
J. H. Atkinson
Cheshire
B O. Skinner
QO. U
Waverly
John Hf. Atkinson
Fms
A. A. Atkinson
Atkinson
Talmage
Last Meeting of Pallas at Palmer House
The Pallas club held its final meeting of the year at the Palmer House with Mrs Samaria Palmer as hostess. A literary program featured discussion on prominent English authors and readings of Kipling. Oriss Pindlay read Kipling's Recessional Hymn, with a piano solo by Miss Wright. The group set the schedule to resume last Saturday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas
Pallas Club
Palmer House
Samaria Palmer
Austin
Rudyard Kipling
Humphrey Ward
Oriss Pindlay
Kipling
Wright
Washington Memorial Fund Gains County Support
The county pupils and teachers generously donated to the Washington Memorial Fund, earning gratitude from the ladies in charge. Special mention goes to the Athens schools superintendent and officials, the pupils, and the enthusiastic teachers. Headquarters reports continued success in securing funds for the George Washington University. Beverage Injured. Frank Beverage, Cotton Bros. driver, was seriously injured Sunday evening when his horse fell at State and Court streets, throwing him onto the brick. He suffered facial bruising and injuries to his left knee and ankle, then was taken home on Dean Avenue after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Memorial Fund
Athens
Evans
Hobson
George Washington University
Beverage
Frank Beverage
Cotton Bros
State Street
State
Court ‘Street
Dean Avenue
Colville
Wm. Aiken
Washington
Ohio
Coolville
Lazier Bros
Baltimore
Coolriile
Athens County
Chicago
Oneson
Bro. Aitken
The
Odd Fellows
Steubenville
Obie
Flowers for Decoration Donation Request
All persons are asked to leave flowers at the mayor's office by o'clock on the day of the ceremonies Tuesday May 36 for decoration services. The appeal urges liberal contributions by the order of WR G.
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WR. G
Syrup of Figs Offered By California Fig Syrup Co
The ad promotes Syrup of Figs as the best simple gentle remedy for nature helper needs. It highlights prompt rendering of assistance and positions California Fig Syrup Co as the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Ca
Cattrorxta Fro Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Decoration Program for Athens Veterans Day Observance
Decoration day will be observed by soldiers and citizens of Athens under Columbus Golden Post No. 90 G A R. Meeting at city hall at 1 pm with ritual by the post and address by Hon. Charles Townsend. The marshal D M Burchfield will lead the procession including band, school children, veterans, and others. committees organized for program, hall decorating, flowers, and firing squad. Citizens urged to bring waving flowers to mayor by 9 am. tribute should be the best. Commander W A Prostas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Columbus Golden Post No
G. A. It
City Hall
Columbus Golden Post
Charles ‘Townsend
D. M. Burchfield
Columbus Golden Post No. On
G. A. EE
Prehias
W.A .Thomas
R. M. Moonrac
Chas Brown
EK. Woodsworth
D.C. Beverage
W. A. Prostas
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Thomas Wakely
Glouster
Plains City
J. H. Cline
Washington, D. H
Hughey
Winfield Scott
B.A. Wickham
Euson Cariwell
Lancaster
Cartnell
Carthel
Peter Kern
D. W. Cornell
David Penples
Masonic Lodge
Trimble
Mabel McGirr
New Wexington
Frank Leslie
T. M. Lastie
Thental
Ohio Medical University
H.G. Staiger
Mt. Clemen
Michigan
B. Haskinson
Canaanville
Haskinson
Cleak
Canaan Township
C. G. Dunlap
Judge Conttrap
George M. Hickle
Lucille Beck
Delaware
W D Brown
Chas. Millikan
Lucy A. Brown
M Ir
Chas
Millikan
WD Brown
Lucile Back
Nettie Walker
R. Wilson
Milliman
Henderson
de Steigner
Lena Slattery
Berry
J. K. Pickering
J.P. Gordy
J. P. Wood
Ollie Wilson
Stiss Florence Lash
H. Welch Delightfilir
South Court Street
Mrs. Cartwell
F.C. Walker
Edith
Carey
7. W. Logan
Amesville
Jerry Grim
Burlingham
Meigs County
F. E. Goldsverry
Goldsberry
Mrs. W. 8. Bush
California
Onio
F. W. Bush
McConnelaville
Ohio Central Lines
Canitan
Floodwood
Sr Ri
Hollister Pers Madison
W. Glouster
Howard Pet
Court
Sere & Frudson
Alexander i Athens
Lodiat Ry Mineral
Lee
I Carthage
Bern
C.C.C
Aiken
G. K. Campnesr
A.E Lawnexce
Watno Homparry
Tale of
Lisle
Justin
Grones & Link
Men’s Furnishers, Watters & Tailors
OHIQ
D. Zenner & Co
One Price
Umbrella Bargains
Butterick
E. C. Logan & CO
Ballard Corner
Ad Rocers
Hocking Valley Railroad
Joan Davis
Frank J. Archer
Henry Logan
D. P
Athens Town
Tolony
F. E. Goldsberry & Co
Gash Handiware
HCI
Poster
DeWitt
Little ‘the
Temews
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