Local Brevities in Athens and Nearby
Local notices list residents visiting or traveling to and from Athens Ohio in the week. Names include Cornwell Slattery Rose Dille Conter Minear Robinson Dixon Munc Schloss Hunter Wells Guarte Smith Hunter Cunninghame Shaw Withers Hooper Townsend Saunders Green Derbyshire Poston Harris Parkersburg price and other regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Conter
Hauses
Rosa Minear
Martha Robinson
Marysville
Mary Slattery
Floyd Dixon
Gay ‘Munc
Ed Schloss
Nelsonville
J. “M." Hunter
V- Hester
Mineral
Will Wells
Lathrop
P.W. Walker
Beaver Falls
Ollie’ Guarte
Parkersburg
E. Falke Singer
Trient
Slater Bolts Prominent Democratic Toal Dealer for McKinley
In 1896 Nelsonville coal operator Joseph Slater, once a staunch Bryan supporter, shifts to McKinley citing business gains under McKinley prosperity. He notes past hard times and says recent earnings justify voting for McKinley, with his English society peers mostly backing Bryan then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
McKinley
Hocking Valley
Joseph Slater
Nelsonville
Bryan
Cleveland
McHinley
Mayer
Woodyard Crane Nuptials in Alexander Township
The ceremony was held Thursday evening at Rev J L Wright's residence in Alexander township. Leith Crane, daughter of Mrs Gryne, and J C Woodyard of Athens, were married in a small gathering of intimate friends with palms and ferns decorating the parlors. The event drew over seventy invitations and included congratulatory remarks from family and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodyard-Crane
Ohn B. Woodyard
Leith “Crane
Alexander
J. L
Son
Woodbury
New Jersey
James Holmes
Passadena
California
Victim of Paralysis Hadley Stewart Dies in Athens
Ramsall Hadley Stewart, a well known Athens citizen, died Saturday at his North Court street home after a nine day illness following strokes that left him unable to speak or take nourishment. Funeral held Monday from the residence with Rev. G Walton King officiating. burial in the new cemetery. Born 1832, he spent over fifty years in business including salt trade, Mason City WV, Cincinnati commission work, and Ohio River traffic. twelve years with Bank of Athens as an accountant. Survived by wife Mary F Puller and two daughters Mrs. Mary Catherine Stickney and Mrs. Liona May Wright. Grace Fuller Stewart preceded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna Smith
Cincinnati
Missouri
Hunter
I Greenfield
Jessie Walsh
Nashville
Tenn
George Saunders
Sistersville
Lancaster
RK. Shaw
Marietta
Athens
Charles Withers
Dimity
Maistifield
Stephen Hooper
J.C .Carpoell
Pataskala
Oscar Derbyshire
Sabina
L. D. Poston
Nelsonville
George Towsley
May Harris
Mt. Clemmens
Michigan
S.C. Price
Oom. Smallwood
Mary Dana
Cleveland
John Dana
Mulburry Street
John Cunninghame
Willard, McKee
Charleston
Jabez McKee
Ramsall Hadley Stewart
North Court Street
Stewart White
G. Walton King
Presbyterian Church
New
Stewart
Athens County
Ohio Valley
Mason City
West Virginia
Ohio River
Bank of Athens
Southern
Ohio
Mary F. Puller
James Puller
Mary Catherine Stickney
Liona May Wright
California
Grace Fuller Stewart
Death of John M Grosvenor a prominent Rome township citizen
John Mumford Grosvenor a respected Rome township resident near New England died last Wednesday after a long illness. Born October 22, 1852 in Windham County Connecticut he lived in Athens county since 1838 and worked as a farmer. He served in the 18th Ohio in the Civil War rising to first lieutenant and quartermaster. An avid reader and later a lawyer he was noted for integrity and Christian service. Funeral services were held at Sand Run church Saturday with Rev Haas and Rev Beeman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mumford Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Sand Run
Haas
Amesville
Beeman
Presbyterian Church
Farm for Bale near Frost 37½ acres trade for town property
J E Wett and Woon and Dr W H Lewis of Lawrenceville Va advertise a farm near Frost covering 37½ acres for sale or exchange for town property. The notice also includes an endorsement about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with physicians praising its digestive benefits for patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Jewwett & Woon
W.H. Lewis
Lawrenceville
Oline
Real Widow Brown to Play in Athens Friday Night
Amusement column announces the October 20 performance of The Real Widow Brown in Athens. Managed by A Q Scammon the show features the road’s leading players and a clean wholesome comedy about a charming widow impersonation and social misadventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Widow Brown
A. Q. Scammon
New York
Brown
Little Palace Studio Price Offer At Athens Shop
Geo H Baur on W Union Street Athens Ohio announces 30 day sale prices for man tello cabinets at 1.90 per dozen and regular etsy work at 140 per dozen. They also advertise rug needles patterns and wool in all colors on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
H Baur
W. Union Street
Athens
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Cough Remedies Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to stop coughs and colds with a 85 cent price and a no cure no pay claim. It also promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and One Minute Cough Cure as safe quick remedies from Cline’s Pharmacy, claiming immediate relief and benefits for coughs croup and throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Cline
Cline’s.Pharmacy
Marriages and a suicide noted in Ohio area records
A long list of marriage licenses issued in various towns including Carthage Lodi Nelsonville and Glen Ebon with multiple officiants named Rev L C Haddox Rev C M Keene Rev L B Sparks Rev Morgan Lewis and others. The report also notes the suicide by asphyxiation of Elmer E Ewing superintendent of the Welsbach Company in San Francisco, a former Ohio University student and Beta Delta Tau Delta member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Barnbil
Carthage
Stella Buck
Lodi
L. C. Haddox
George A. Hubn
Mcarthur
Jane O. Black
Glen Ebon
Vb. Williams
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Ada M. Bearman
Nelsonville
C. M. Keene
Geo. W. Chrismith
Mary Swindle
Jacksonville
LM. Coleman
George D.hall
Sylivina C. Young
L. B. Sparks
Harlen F. Dupler
Frese Elliott
Glouster
Wiliams Evans
Chauncey
Winnie Bricker
Béaumont
Isaac M. Weatherby
Elizabeth M. Fry
Guysville
George W. Brooks
Lathrop
Etta Gallagher
Plantsville
Rose
Albert B. Richards
Shawnee
Minnie Jennings
Houlister
Morgan Lewis
Elmer E. Ewing
Welsbach’ Commercial Company
San Francisco
Ewing
Ohio University
Delta Tau Delta
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Lawative Bromo Quinine
Advertises a cold remedy promising a cure in one day. Notes refund policy if unsuccessful and that EB W Graves signs each box. Priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. W. Grave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Baking Powder CO
William
Cras
Cornwell
Glewster
Lena Slattery
Maria Rose
Dayton
Dille of
Mrs.Herbert Boee
Kansas
GG. Green
J. D. Brown
Isweek
George
Saunders
Golden
Kotching
Ames Ville
Frank BE. Spence
Zanesville
D. H
Homas
Warren Border
Laura Re: Hood
Ailisto
Ames Robinson
van Denton
J. R. Connor
Mira
Denton
Jordan
Lewis Mansfeld
O. L. Strahl
Ellis Williams
Mt. Perry
Perry County
W. Super
Philadelphia
Phi Kappa Sigma
A. J. Shrader
Harry Stewart
Columbus
R. H. Stewart
George DeCamp
Gallipolis
Squire
R. Lowry
James P. McVay
General
Gertrude Finsterwald
Dana Whipple
Tom Cotton
Ned Wolfe
Cliff Figiey
Arthur Wolfe
George C. Dyson
Hadley Stewart
John M. Grosvenor
Little Palace Studio
B. Lawrence. Insurances
Opera House
My. A. Scammon
Widow
McKees
Ofice
First National Bank
Ana Assets
Welnan
Amesvile
Ghioree
Ames’ Township
Owhether
Mishawaka
Ghiq
Uaware
W.H. Brown Shoe Co
McKee
Sam Summer
Pri
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