Local Briefs Chronicle Distant Travels and Visits
A string of short notes records residents and visitors across Ohio and nearby states. Names include ML Wood of Pomeroy, Miss Bee Lowry returning to Albany, Miss Margaret Cooper and Elizabeth Mohler from Albany in Columbus, and Dr O M Shepard of Columbus visiting Athens area friends. Entries mention court duty in Gallipolis, other travel to Parkersburg, Marietta, Cincinnati, and beyond, plus several families hosting guests from Kansas City, Gainsville Florida, and Stevens Point Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Dunes
Chicago
ML. Wood
Pomeroy
P Jeanings
Columbus
Hillliards
Worstell
Aps
Uhrichsville
CL Hopkins Awas
Bee Lowry
Albany
Margaret Cooper
Elizabeth Mohler
Colmbes
M. Switzer
Athens
Snenis
MM Worres
Athens Brief: O E Davis Resigns, Rose Becomes Mayor
Athens faced an 18 hour gap in leadership after O E Davis resigned Friday October 29 at 6 pm. The council selected E T Rose over J M Foster and Henry Logan with Rose taking the oath Saturday, resuming duties immediately. Rose previously served one term as mayor.
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Athens
O. E. Davis
Ohio
E. T. Rose
J M. Foster
Henry Logan
Davis
Scarcus
Rose
Sir Rose
Hopkins
Entertained at Cards by Mrs Preston and Mrs Wolf
Mrs Preston and Mrs Wolf hosted a card party from 1 to A o'clock in honor of Kansas City guest Mrs W L Kessinger at the Preston residence. Luncheon was served and a pleasant afternoon followed with guests named including Mrs Brannon Mrs Tinker Mrs Wall Golden Mrs Welch Mrs Will Brown Mrs Hickle Dr Biddle and others. Dr Biddle of Alder man Biddle leaves for New York City to study post graduate pediatric and surgery methods for six weeks. Also reported are ailing family members including Mrs Amos Masters and Rev J D Masters at Hebbardsville with concern for her condition and the presence of relatives at bedsides.
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Campbell
Patasja'a
O M Shepard
Columbus
Bertha Hoover
Parkersburg
Lian Casto
Ida Douth
Link
Marietta
Athens
BH. F. Link
Mike Lunnie Brown
Glonster
H. Doan
W. N. Alderman
D .R. McKinstry
Ceveland
Chattanooga
Tenessee
WL. Kessinger
Little Son
Kansas City
Dolly
Grace Gist
W. Va
Lillian Casto
F. L Preston
Byron Wolf
W. L. Kessinger
Kansas Cty
Preston
John Brannon
Dr. Tinker
Wall Golden
Charles Welch
Will Brown
Geo Hickle
Dr Biddle
W . Sessinger
J Jones
J. P. Wood
W. H. McKee
Grace Grosvenor
F BR Biddle
Alderman
W.M Asasters
Jamestown
George W. Masters
Prospect
M. Wrans
Richwood
Amos Masters
Hebbardsville
Perth
J. D. Masters
Nebraska
Beloit
Teloit
Claiss
McKinley
Oak Harbor Basket Company Gift to Angell
Mr John Metzger of Oak Harbor Basket company Michigan shipped Mr Thomas Angell two barrels of Hee pears as a keepsake of a friendship formed last year when Angell sold for the company thirty carloads of peach baskets. The firm had previously given Angell a gold headed walking stick last year.
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John Metzger
Oak Harbor Basket Company
Mich
Thomas Angell
Angel
Angell
Gas Supply and Field Details from Athens Gas Light
The Athens Gas Light and Electric Company buys gas from Sugar Grove, noting wells of ten to six million cubic feet daily, found at 220 feet in the Qlinron rock. Athens wells run in Berea strata at about 1100 feet, shallow and short-lived. They recount last winter’s ample supply preventing coal use, frozen pipes, and urge customers to avoid gas shortages again. By J M. Welco, President.
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Athens Gas Light & Electric Company
Sugar Grove
United States
Athens
Berea
Athens Gas Light & Electric CO
J M. Welco
Nash Republican Club Hears Armory Meeting Plans
The Nash Republican club held a Friday night meeting at the armory with a good turnout. Reports covered hall rental at 22 per night, subscriptions nearing Mit, and a committee to survey hat and uniform options with a hat and cane proposed but tabled for further vote. J M Waced and L A Koons spoke invitingly, and Gen C H Grosvenor was announced to address Saturday night.
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Nash Republican Club
Mit
Committee On Uniform Mide
Jolion
Tudge J. M. Waced
L. A Koons
C.H Grosvenor
Marriage Licenses Registered in Various Towns
Marriage license notices list Charles Steelbrook and Grace Martin in Nelsonville with Thomas Dunce officiating. Gilbert Carsey and Mary E. Gregory with Frank Seiler officiating. Fred Olbers and Della Roebnett in Darthick. Evan Williams and Anna Wakefield in Glouster Ney with Morgan Lewis officiating. S. W. Lanigar and Cora McDaniel in Lathrop Rey with Haas officiating.
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Charles Steelbrook
Hartford
Maine
Alu Grace Martin
Nelsonville
Gilbert Carsey
Glouster Ney
Morgan Lewis
S. W. Lanigar
Cora McDaniel
Lathrop Rey
Haas
Dr Tower Lecture Draws Large Wheeling Audience
Rev RB D Power of Washington spoke for nearly two hours at the church. The pulpit orator mixed witty allusions and humorous stories with instruction, commanding the attention of all present. Tickets sold at Cline's drug store and J H Johnson's restaurant for 23 cents. Doors opened at 7 30 with the lecture starting at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tower
RB. D. Power
Washington
Wheeling Register
Cline
J. H. Johnson
First Meeting of Pallas Club Opens Annual Program
The Pallas Club began its annual program with a Hawthorne study session led by Mrs Means. Mrs Schwefel presided, roll-call offered quotations from American novelists, and Mrs Merwin and Miss Le favor analyzed The Scarlet Letter. The club shared biographical notes, discussed last fortnight’s chief events, and issued a calendar for the year. The next meeting is set for Oct 14 with Mrs Friday, and a lost black velvet cape and shawl are reported missing.
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Pallas
Pallas Club
Giat
Schwefel
Means
America
Nathaniel Hawthorne
City News Depot
Ea Aere
Block Island forgiveness tale ties lovers to kin
News from Block Island recounts the forgiveness of William Wilson Sloan Jr of Buffalo and Rose Lincoln Edwards of Cambridge after a bold plan to meet the irate elder Sloan. A last effort involved a seaside trip, a Hygeia hotel visit, a note from Mrs Sloan, and reconciliation at the end.
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Block Island
William Wilson Sloan, Jr
Buffalo
Darvard
Rose Lincoln Edwards
Cambridge
George Henry Beeck
St. Louis
Sloan
Block Islind
Ocean View Hotel
New London
Camarga
Sioan, Jr
Osprey Beach
Hygeia Hotel
Early Australian Press Origins in Sydney Gazette History
The Sydney Gazette began on March 5, 1803, fifteen years after convict printers emerged. Delays stemmed from no printers among convicts though professionals existed, with the first fleet bringing a plant that remained unused until authorities resolved printing block issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Gazette
Eotony
Legal
Not Called For Letters At Athens Post Office October 2 1889
A list of remaining letters in the Athens post office shows items called for on October 2 1889. Names include Rebecca Brown M Bratton Burson R 0 Busby Rev M Crowe Rev N H Cooper James Collins Walley Drake Susan Gibbons Jonn D Gidders J S Wolrook Geo 0 Persons urged to call and state whether the letters are theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Brown
Rebecca Bratton
Slmedia Burson
Busby
M. Crowe
N. H.cooper
Wan. Collins
James Drake
Walley Gams
Susan Gibbons
Jonn D. Gidders
J. S.wolrook
Geo
Get Your Money Back Guarantee Promises Refunds
Aman trusts a comprehensive money back guarantee when buying goods. The promise implies he can return items that do not please him after purchase. Merchants offering such guarantees ensure products are of high quality to justify the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Boys' Suits Offer Appeal to Mothers and Guardians
The boys' suits department of our store stands as a favorite feature due to a thorough system, trained and courteous sales staff, and an unfailing abundance of the best goods. We express appreciation for the continued friendship by offering continued value and choices.
D. Zenner and Co Start Pumping Lang Oil Well
Machinery placed in operation for pumping the Lang oil well on the Mirick farm on Etrood's Han. A good supply of oil anticipated. The piece advertises Syrup of Figs as a healthful tonic from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Mirick
Etrood’s Han
California Big Syrup Co. Ee
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