Indians Old Homes And History In Hanover And Pamunkey Areas
The author retraces Hanover and King William County sites of colonial and Civil War era. He notes Pamunkey and Mattaponi reservations in King William, historic estates such as Sweet Hall and Elsing Green, and ties to Henry Clay, Patrick Henry, Lafayette and Dolly Madison. He recalls hunts at North Wales and Carter plantations, and highlights Old Fork Church and Hickory Hill owned by the Wickhams.
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King William County
Virginia
Pamunkey
Sweet Hall
Manquin
Romancoke
Robert E. Lee
Aylett
Elsing Green
Pampatike
Carter Plantations
Hanover
Henry Clay
Patrick Henry
Ashland
Richmond
Washington
Sheltons
Henry
England
Pamunney
James V
Scotland
Lord Dunmore
Ohio
Scotchtown
Lafayette
Dolly Madison
James Madison
Ory Hill
Old Fork
Wickhams
W. C. Wickham
King
Carter
Neck Country
Lees
Boxwood
RU-MA Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement touts RU-MA as a new medicine sold by druggists that targets the liver kidneys and blood to expel poisons causing rheumatism. It claims pain ease within a day and guarantees relief from stiffness swelling and lameness or no pay.
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Quick
Social Graces Shape a Crime at a Bridge Party
A light social gathering of twelve women becomes the scene of a robbery as two well-dressed young men threaten with a pistol, steal purses and jewelry, then depart after insisting the party remain quiet. The incident ends with their capture elsewhere and the women declining to press charges, highlighting genteel manners over legal action.
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Joe
Make This Model at Home Exquisite Afternoon Frock Pattern
Pattern describes a cream lace afternoon frock with revers puffed sleeves and trim cuffs. Step by step diagrams accompany the design highlighting details and fabric choice for a chic, stylish garment. The instructions emphasize elegance and a smart skirt treatment.
Pattern 2231 Dress Style For Various Fabrics
The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offers pattern 2231 in velvet satin or crepe suitable for luncheon to dinner. Available sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 44 with 338 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16. Catalog and pattern priced. send 15 cents per pattern and 25 cents for catalog with pattern.
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Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West Auth Street
New York
Local notes from Haydenville and nearby towns
Community calendar items including visits by residents to Columbus Woodsfield Nelsonville and Columbus with 4 H delegates. Socials report gatherings of the Owl Club King s Daughters Bible Students and P T A plus a Red Cross drive starting Sunday and a dog bite incident in town.
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Athens
Gene Ahern
King's Daughters
Kate
Maxine Todd
Gertrude Ginther
Woodsfield
Dan Ginther
Tom Fling
Lancaster
John Carpenter
Nelsonville
Gertrude Achauer
Owl Club
Bible Students
Clase
Alice Allen
Clarence McMillin
Chester Beougher
Red Cross
Matheny
Fred Allen
Kentucky
John Allen
James
Logan
Frank Allen
Hiram Armes
Hiram Ames
Gerald Sinnott
Taking Messenger For 77th Time
The Rev. Milton B. Cooley has read The Athens Messenger for 76 years and has renewed his subscription from Lynn Haven Florida for a 77th year. He and his wife Mrs Cooley observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on September 29 with a morning breakfast at home using dishes from their wedding day. The couple formerly lived in Athens. A son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs George Cooley live in Cincinnati, another son John resides in Athens.
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Milton B. Cooley
Athens Messenger
Lynn Haven
Fla
Cooley
Athens
George Cooley
Cincinnati
John
Place Preserved From Colonial Times Over Civil War Use
The location remains as it was in colonial days and, during the Civil War, was overrun and used as a hospital, later restored as a historic site.
Civil Service Exams Open for Various Posts in 1931
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for positions including associate geneticist horticulture with 3200 to 3800 dollars yearly at the Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture and associate geneticist horticulture at the National Museum Washington with a December 8 1931 closing. Senior and chief copperplate map engraver posts list pay from 1800 to 2600 dollars with departmental service. Information from J L C Kelley secretary of the Board of Examiners at the Athens Post Office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
National Museum
Washington
D. C
Delaware
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Vermont
Virginia
District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
J. L. C. Kelley
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens Post
November 14 Horoscope Outlook For Stars
The piece notes a retarding influence for this day suggesting postponement of major decisions and caution in signing papers or dealing with strangers. Employment focus and steady work are advised with optimism encouraged. notable nativity mentions comedian A. C. Barnabee.
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Genevieve Kemble
Bidera
A. C. Barnabee
Swiftest Easiest Way to End Bilious Spell
Neglect of early constipation symptoms leads to biliousness and headaches. Take a Cascaret to night to gently activate the bowels and restore regular action. Cascarets are made from pure cascara and are recommended by doctors. Available at all drug stores for 10 cents.
Fifty Miles of New Highways Near Marietta
Marietta district reports fifty miles of new highways completed this year by the State Highway Department. Notable projects include a ten mile Shenandoah Trail segment in Noble County and a ten mile Amesville Trimble route in Athens and Morgan Counties. Both were built under force account at substantial state savings, linking Marietta with Columbus and the northwest.
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Marietta
State Highway Department
Athens County
A. W. Sherwood
Noble County
Sarahsville
Pleasant City
Athens
Morgan Counties
Columbus
District Engineer seeks bigger 1962 Tenth District allotment
Sherwood urges the State Highway Department to raise the 1962 Tenth District allotment to miles citing increased highway mileage and lower public costs. He notes district underfunding for years and outlines plans including ten limestone quarries, home labor quarrying, and direct delivery to sites to cut material costs and employ workers. He argues roads in Southern and Southwestern Ohio are vital to both local communities and the state system.
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Sherwood
State Highway Department
Ohio
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Margie Matheny
C. S. Matheny
Brown House
Glendale Reed
L. E. Scott
Civil Service
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Hoffman
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Bi Norman Bengston
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Community Chest
Stedman
the Stedman Company
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