Local Visitors Share Weekend at Area Homes
Elza Chalfant and his wife visit the Chalfants and family. Lestie Castle and his wife spend Sunday with Lorain Castle and wife near Lottridge. Miss Katie Klingenberg stays with her sister Mrs Edward Burke near Modoc. Floyd Bean of Stewart visits his grandmother Mrs Elijah Nicketon. Charles Cristy and his Sumner wife stay with Geo Hawk and wife. Ambrose Smith of Hull calls on friends Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Chalfant
Olbers
T. N. Chalfant
Lestie Castle
Lorain Castle
Lottridge
Katie Klingenberg
Edward Burke
Modoc
Floyd Bean
Stewart
Elijah Nickton
Charles Cristy
Sumner
Geo. Hawk
Ambrose Smith
Hull
Albany Parishioners Honor Pastor With Anniversary Donation
On November 8 F B Cheadle marked ten years of marriage with a small gathering from the Temple Lee and Hebbardsville classes at the M E parsonage, presenting a liberal donation. A second event on November 21 saw about 75 Albany residents storm the parsonage as a jovial pounding for the pastor and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Cheadle
Temple, Lee and Hebbardsville
M. E
Albany
Albany Social Notes Include Visits and School Desk Orders
Mr and Mrs G L Pake and daughter of Marshfield spent Sunday with Albany friends. Mrs Kurtz of Athens visits Mrs Mariah Vorhes and Miss Mary McElroy. George Wood and son Ernest were at the county seat Saturday. Mr and Mrs Orvil Kiger of Newark visit relatives here this week. Schools ordered extra desks for the second time since September. Mr and Mrs J H Vorhes of Zanesville passed through Albany en route to Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Pake
Marshfield
Albany
Kurtz
Athens
Mariah Vorhes
Mary McElroy
George Wood
Ernest
Orvil Kiger
Newark
J. H. Vorhes
Zanesville
Federal social visits list from Gloaster to Amesville
Miss Maggie Sarver of Gloaster and Mrs. Lewis Carpenter hosted visitors in Federal while Arda Kasler returned from Columbus. Mrs. Arzo Carpenter of Trimble visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. A. McCune. Grubbs moved to John Beasley’s residence. Mrs. Daniel Morris of Calvary visited her daughter Mrs. Riley Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Able of Chesterhill visited relatives in Federal. Edith Chatman of Amesville visited near Federal, and Cora Fleming of Amesville spent weekend with uncle William Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Sarver
Gloaster
Lewis Carpenter
Arzo Carpenter
Trimble
T. A. McCune
Arda Kasler
Columbus
Grubbs
Mraion Carpenter
John Beasley
Daniel Morris
Calvary
Riley Wade
Federal
Lawrence Able
Chesterhill
Edith Chatman
Amesville
Cora Fleming
Wm. Fleming
German Syrup Promoted as Universal Remedy Since 1868
An advertisement touts Boschee's Germany Syrup as the world’s best cure for Consumption and lung troubles. It claims superiority over ordinary cough remedies for severe coughs and bronchitis, noting easy nocturnal coughing and difficult ex pectoration. The 25 cent size is new this year, with the regular 75 cent bottle available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Germany
Fire at East River Bridge Reflects Yellow Journalism
The evolving figures on the bridge fire loss show sensational shifts from 81.5 million to 500 thousand and later a final bound of not more than 60 thousand, illustrating how press figures can mislead with inflated claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River Bridge
Danger Signal in the Alps Redefined and Health Advice
An international agreement defines six light movements as a danger signal in the Alps. The text urges readers to heed early warnings for stomach, liver, and bowel troubles and recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the remedy. It cites fifty years of cures and promotes the product for digestion, dyspepsia, flatulence, constipation, and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Nature
Potter Returns Money in Lecture Debacle at Duluth
Bishop Potter faced a mixed reception in Duluth as he lectured at the local college. He earned some praise for honesty after returning funds that attendees believed had not been delivered with the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Duluth
DeWitt’s Early Risers Promised Gentle Relief
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as non griping pills that gently move the bowels and cleanse the liver. The tonic effect is claimed to strengthen glands and prevent a return of the disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Carnegie Strives to Beautify Palace with Country Trees
Mr. Carnegie attempts to plant large trees in his New York palace grounds to beautify the estate. The transplanted specimens are not thriving as hoped, suggesting the shock of urban setting or soil conditions hinder growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carnegie
New York
A Startling Surprise from Rheumatism Cure
A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana, long tormented by rheumatism, reports two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely and he has felt no pain in over a year. The remedy purifies the blood, regulates the kidneys, eases nerves, and improves digestion. available at W. H. McKee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Headley
Tilden
Ind
W. H. McKees
Luck in Thirteen Fever Sore Cure
Walton Vermont resident William Spirey sent 13 miles to receive Bucklen Arnica Salve for a severe fever sore on his leg. The remedy cured the sore when other treatments failed. The ad claims quick relief for bruises and skin ailments and notes a 25 cent price, with W H McKee druggist guaranteeing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirey
Walton ‘Furnace
W. H. McKee
Startling Claim About Dr King’s New Life Pills
D. H. Turner of Dempsey town Pa says two weeks use made him a new man and urges others to buy the medicine. He claims it cures constipation and stomach and liver troubles. Available for 25 cents at W H McKee’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
W. H. McKee
Painkiller Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement notes that income alone does not ensure prosperity due to expenses and sickness. It praises Perry Davis' Painkiller for relieving muscular cramps lumbago neuralgia and sciatica, claiming it can head off the terrors of rheumatism. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Rattlesnake Venom Yields Measured Doses
A five to six foot rattlesnake can yield a tablespoonful of venom two or three times a month. The venom sac requires about a week to refill after being emptied.
Cured of Piles After 40 Years in Geneva
Mr. C Haney of Geneva Ohio suffers from piles for decades. Doctors and money failed to help until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. Also advertised as invaluable for cuts bruises sprains lacerations ec zrema tetter salt rheum and skin diseases. Look for De Witt on the package. other brands are counterfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Haney
Geneva
Ohio
DeWitt
de- Witt
Algiers Vineyard Sees Nightly Grapes Devouring Turtles
A vineyard owner in Algiers reported nightly damage to his grapes. He observed a large herd of turtles as the culprits, watching for the intruders to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Asleep Amid Flames and Coughs Endanger Inmates
An ad narrates firemen rescuing sleeping inmates from a burning home and warns of dangers from neglect, then promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as protective against chest and long troubles. It claims a teaspoonful stops coughs and PRICES 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles by W T McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W.t. McKee
Suicide of St Emil mayor ends a controversial tenure
The mayor of the small French town St Emil, unable to please everyone with his decisions, hanged himself with his sash of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Emil
No shade no shine no fruit no flowers November
An English author notes catarrh worsens in November and calls it a constitutional disease linked to scrofula and consumption. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is claimed to cure catarrh if taken early, arguing it prevents consumption and is America’s greatest medicine for catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
America
Breakfast as main meal linked to longer lifespans
A statistic suggests that populations where breakfast is the principal daily meal tend to include longer living individuals. The data imply a correlation between morning meals and longevity, though details and scope are not specified.
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Quick Relief
A patient from Mancie Indiana reports heavy rain exposure led to a severe cold and cough. After using One Minute Cough Cure, the remedy allegedly reduced phlegm, stopped the cough, and aided weight regain to 148 pounds. marketed as ideal for children and available at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. Fenner
Mancie
Ind
Cline
Prophesied Coal Depletion and Energy Shift Forecast
Lord Kelvin predicts coal exhaustion in 400 years. M. Cartleax of the Northern Railway of France warns that within 10 years coal mining will not pay due to competition from petroleum and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kelvin
M. Cartleax
Northern Railway
France
Thanksgiving Dinner Dangers and Kodol Remedy
The note warns heavy eating as a cause of indigestion and stomach complaints. It claims repeated attacks inflame stomach membranes, produce heartburn and head pain, then catarrh. It asserts Kodol relieves inflammation, protects nerves, cures catarrh and all stomach troubles. Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline's
Cline
Eight-Hour Day Demands Highlighted by Unions
English trades unions press for direct labor representation in Parliament and outline key goals including an eight-hour day nationalization of land railways and mines old age pensions temperance reform courts of arbitration and related measures.
Painkiller touted as cure for dysentery and bowel troubles
An advertisement warns that impure drinking water causes illness and urges readers to keep Perry Davis Painkiller handy. It cautions buyers to avoid counterfeit substitutes sold by unscrupulous storekeepers. Large bottles priced at 25 and 45 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Commissioners Report of road and bridge repairs listed
A detailed record naming individuals and firms hoisting, repairing, and supplying materials for bridges and roads across multiple townships. Entries mention labor, abutments, superstructures, lumber, stone walls, and right of way costs with various balances and adjustments. The document notes names such as James Copeland, John Jackson, James McCormick, W A Foster, and Charles Norris among others, tied to projects in Canaan Troy Lodi and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Marvey Nixon
Arid Idoe
Sewena
Saas
James Copeland
Séuk
Ck John Jackson
Penaae
Carthage Township
Higguinier
James McCormick
Foster
Pickering
South Bridge
Aubrobe
Charles Sanders
Louis Sanders
P Parsons
Alistroy Township
Charles Norris
Troy Township
Oh Williams
Lodi Township
Etenee Goldsberry & Coe
Sukeen
Pvianwesaee Gey
Esiasen Ieldeves
PY Sams
Canaan
Cees
Davis & Hunter
H McKee
Oh Bea Sane
Martin Roberts
Ysaeben Specchaediackan
Ly Brofige
Waris Ailme Batouie
Jon Featherston
Lawrence Young
Catherby
Cckeesd Ck
Babi
Shee Hibbard Hardware Co
Epee
Ben Nene Vanes
Monryg
Paissi
Csi Cde
Tes
Cresceitiies
JC Hewett, Lamber
Davis
Abutmer
Waterloo
Drosz
Ccic Sc
James King
Rock Ripple Road
Leickleeeen
Waldo Humphrey
Barrows
Athens
Shee
Laveen
Hardin Bros
Adee Bowers & Kiger
Sharpsburg
Sete
Sveeneen
Frank Finsterwald
Ever & Hale
Green
Vernon Etme
Guyaville
Cvbvbar
Calvert
Strabhi Farm
Low
Charlies Norris
Frost
Dover
Cigwensess Ekiseaeieoeeas
Tj Pickering
Oved Iségeentéi
Weatherby
Sutton
Tabor
Canaan Township
Alderman
Margaret Creek Bridge
Labor and material list for Athens and surrounding roads
A fragmented contractor bill lists Joseph Barker and others supplying limestone, gravel, and hauling for road projects on Athens and Marshfield, Athens and Albany, Glouster, Murray Hill, Millfield, and related routes. Names include Frank Finsterwald, Matheny, Geo Williams, Mitchell, Jobneaon, Farris, Rebs Wooley, Johnson, Hogue, Russell, and the Rucker Stone Co and The OSS companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Barker
Athens
Marshfield Road
Frank Finsterwald
Tienes
Matheny
Geo Willliams
Mitchell
Hocking River
Jas Jobneaon
Albany
Stedkha Vienne
Farris
Stome Green
Rebs Wooley & Johnson
Murray Hill
Vkie Ss
Coane Dee Jno Hogue
Glouster
Oakdale Road
Laereebaaee
Russell
Millfeld Road
Rest Dereesk Pole
Smith
Cnet Gg
B&oss-W KK Co
the Rucker Stone Co
Athens County public office list and inquest records
Fragmentary OCR shows a county ledger with numerous local business charges and public duties. Entries include Adams Express Co ship charges, Athens Gas Light and Electric Co accounts, The Athens Journal printing, Columbus Workhouse records, burial and coroner inquests for Horace Dewey and Frank Brem, sheriff and jail supplies, and multiple sundries from local merchants. The document also lists officials fees, medical services, and postmortem body handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Co
Athens County Tel Co
Remt
Wrens Saileanes
Athens Gas Light and Electric Co
Athens Journal
Athens County Cinzvette
Rintig
Athens Lumber Co
Sundries
Rene Ceh
Athens State Hospital
Angell
Éeba
Beasley
Hugh Brown
Tomlinson
SF Rponbion
Crete
Fred Croston
Cotton Bros
Central Tinton Tel Co
Coleman
Tee
H. Cole Co
Columbus
Sci
Elliott Hatch Co
A. M. Frame
Horace Dewey
Goldsberry & Coe
Grones & Link
J.M. Higgins
Hibbard
Ivedseeenieeees
K, Hedges
Deere J. Ll
Henry
Jath
Industrial School For
Etek
Melaughiin
Benen
Elenen
Lawrence
Mann Co
G. 1
Putnam
James
Johnson & Watson
L. A
Ieee
A. KE. Lawrence
J. A. Miller
the Messenger
Merald
C. A. Porter
Sheriff'n Jail
J. B. Rose
Prigomerg
Seebee
Ruggles Gale Co
Sumario
State of Ohio
Wim
Shay Peedeesars
F. C. Miedman
Ceaenten
Rk, Richards
Reese
Erie UM
Express Co
Express Cmatbor
Es K.P. White
Repairag
Keeween Ennaw
A Telegraph Co
Seeeret
Kaki West
Sure Rim
B. Ff. Wade Co
Blanks Ebcieekas
Bagkes Hibbard & Wickham
Chas
Young
Dapter
T. FE. Wells
Neiay Bebe Es Ag Isogne Warner
Renee Ee Jc
Pickett
Ches. Edington
Biel Suwigk Peek
Pritchard & Hyde
Frank Brem
Nant
Brooks & McDonald Livery for Commissioners Repair Projects
A crude list details Brooks and McDonald livery for Commissioners, bridge repairs on Green Branch and other bridges, labor and lumber for multiple Glouster and Athens area bridges, culvert work, road labor, and livery services. Names include A Bean, Hibbard, Otte Barth, Waldo Pete, Peter Fagin, and others with various projects across Ames, Glouster, Bishopville, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks & McDonald
Vies
A. Bean
Oanneichard Droggen
Otte Barth
Athens
Hibbard
Ida Ax Cannes
Seine
Waldo Pete Perers
Parker and Ross
G. HH. Duied
Henry
Alex
Ce Ivelles M.A. Kreig & Co
Ford
Robbins Road
Acusatis
Barney Lefever
Glouster
Bishopville
Lewis Morris
Owens Bridge Ames
Mt. Vernon Bridge Co
Stockman Bridge
Ae FH
Nice
Brooks
JC Ours
Baker and Brown
Wines
Alexander
Rathburn
Rae
Oovre
RG Wolf
Peter Mates
Wade
Beaumont
Onset
Fineterwald
Athens Utilities and Services Ledger for County Institutions
A fragmented list details charges and suppliers for county facilities in Athens including water works for the courthouse and jail, gas and electric service, printing, sundries, clothing, and miscellaneous outputs. It names vendors like Athens Water Works, Athens Gas Light & Electric Co, Central Aston Telephone Co, Columbus Workhouse, and others supplying jail, court, hospital, and surveyor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
V. Telephone Co
Rvice
Robert Arscott
Whitewasting
Athens Gas Light & Electric Co
Athens County Gazette
Dbs
Athens Laomber Co
Sherim
Athens State Hospital
Biddle
Buckeye News
Beasley
Bowen-Merrill Co
Thorpson
Tate
Bradley Mersin Co
Pate
Akan Barrett Bros
N & Cook
Raybourne
Cotton Bros
Central Aston Telephone Co
Circuit Court
Dounr
Ares
Ht Cole Co
Satery Consolidated Time Lock Co
Orban
Caldwell & Coleman
Sake
Ieee
BK B
Clarke
Cline
Court House
Peentes
Columbus
Esse
Duffee
Wim Boiser
Arnold
Obie Institution
Dayton Blank Book & Hrinting Co
Ils
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Scientific Columbus Specialist
Hotel Berry
J.J. McClellen
DP. McClellan
South Mign ST
Jaspep Hill
Prito Hay Srecharties Co
N. J
Hay
Axxon
Mary A. Ropln
Hartina
Specialties Co
Lafayette St
Porto Hay Srechantics Co
Eig
Elmer Palmer
John Chadwell
Gloister
Oakdale
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