Local BREVITIES from Athens area residents and visitors
A long list of residents and guests traveling or visiting across Ohio and neighboring states. Names include Claire Evans in Middleport, Miss Mary Pickering visiting Nelsonville, Miss Lizae Cochran in Columbus, and many others in Athens, Glouster, McArthur, Parkersburg, Huntington, and Cincinnati. Trips cover Columbus business, Mackinac and Great Lakes tours, and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Evans
Middleport
A. Bethel
Nelsonville
Hopkins
Columbus
George M Buckle
Mackinac
BF Watman
Mary Pickering
Visiag
Charles
Nelsonvalle
Lizae Cochran
Alice Ayes
Hazel Heed
Chrocksville
G W Baker
Emmet Murphy
Glauster
Athens
Noras Purdum
Chillicothe
Robert Bishop
Martinsburg
H W Coultrap
McArthur
Lindley Jones
Frank Ballard
Indianapolis
Jas Ballard
J . Hunt
K R M Baker
Son ‘Trueheart
Huntington
West Virgina
James Cornell
Little Son
Ormand
Fla
8 H Wickham
Muass Lucile Evans
Barnesville
Beaver
Lena Graham
Carre Munn
Jofn
M Haggis
Wallis Boughton
Mulberry Street
B O Higiey
East Stroudsburg
H R Higley
John McCune
F O Pickering
W H Brown
Ddna
McConnelsville
Mabel Rorick
St Marys Ohio
Dean Stickney
Gallipolis State Hospital
John Carpenter
W. R Moore
Minnesota
Cr. Newsom
Local Names Meet in Athens Area Notices
Licenss listing includes Robert LI Davis of Latrobe and Mary R Blair of Rome township Vernon G Dapford of Trimble and Bertha D Johnson of Trmble township Horton Southerton and Debbs Tinkham of Sand Ridge William E Hampton and Ida Bobo of Lysander Joseph Hysell of Athens county and Hannah W Pierge of Lathrop George C Rash and Flora A Norman of Bartlett James H Wilson of Harris and Ella M Radclifte of New England Harvey T Phillips and Elsie S Mc Clanahan of Athens John A McKee and Maggie E Fitzer of Athens county Dana A Williams and Della Duncan of Athens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert LI Davis
Latrobe
Mary R. Blair
Rome Township
Vernon G. Dapford
Trimble
Bertha D Johnson
Trmble
Unn University Football Plans for 1899 1900 Season
Cladi Biddison manager of the Unn University football team works on arrangements for a winning season. P L Dew center rush returns as star, recruits from other colleges eyed, several 95 team members back in harness. Practice at University Park ongoing despite Dew’s absence due to a broken finger from Labor Day baseball in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cladi Biddison
Unn University
Fle
Athens
L Dew
University Park
Dew
Nelsonville
Methodist Church Holds Special Sunday Observances
Special Sunday services observe old folks day with a 10 30am sermon by the pastor. A general luncheon feast at 3 pm precedes the Lord's supper. Middle aged and old people are invited as guests of the Epworth League. A union meeting of the Junior and Epworth Leagues follows, inviting all young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Generellore
Epworth League
Juneor and
Epwerth League
Council Allows Sidewalk Display For Merchants In Athens
The city council met Monday night and passed a resolution permitting merchants to use four feet of the sidewalk for display benches eighteen inches high. The ordinance on sidewalks and cellars was repealed. Local events include Mrs Emma Olds visiting Athens to organize a hive in Logan and praising the LO L T M as a leading women’s beneficent order. Notices mention Mr George A Beaton returning from Detroit to meet old friends, Attorney R J Mauck planning a move to Cincinnati, and General and Mrs Grosvenor returning from Europe. The article also notes Dr J S Basom’s unusually early energy and a Kansas City visitor, with remarks on travel and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Olds
Onro
Athens
Logan
Olds
LLOTM
J. S Basom
Sterioni
Ohio
The Ladies Favor California Fig Syrup Co Remedy
The pleasant effect and safety of Syrup of Figs make it a favorite remedy for women in all conditions. To ensure the true article, look for the California Fig Syrup Co name near the bottom of the package. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Public Auction of Estate Goods at Cantonville
Public sale to be held Saturday morning September 16 1809 at the residence of the late Robert Smith north of Cantonville. Auction includes 1 head of cattle 4 horses 7 hogs 229 sheep farming implements 30 tons hay and a blacksmith set. All to be sold to the highest bidder with terms of year’s time on purchases over 2505 upon approved security. Executor LG Worstert of Will of Robert Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Cantonville
LG Worstert
Probate Court
Athens County
Obi
Athens
State of
Ohio
Fancy G. Goodspeed
Comaty
Charles Waed
Jewett &Wi
Disastrous Nomination For Ohio Governor In 1899
The Cleveland Plain Dealer denounces the McLean nomination as a betrayal of Democratic principles. It calls the choice a self serving, alien outsider backed by bosses and a faction, predicting a disastrous result and a wiped out Democratic slate in Ohio. The piece foreshadows a likely defeat and warns Democrats to reject the head of the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio
McLean
Democratic Party of
Washington, DC
R McLean
Zaezville
Democracy
Obra
Goss
Tere
Élea
Qhiq
Wote
Anti expansionists disputed policy in the Philippines debate
The article rebuts claims President McKinley has no Philippine policy. It cites a April declaration by the American Civil Commission to the Philippines stressing the United States aims to establish an enlightened government with home rule while upholding vital obligations. It argues anti expansionists misread the situation and advocates Western support for American presence in the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
American Civil Commission
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
United
Amusements at Athens Opera House Fall Show
A Hal Reid comedy drama praised for its pathos and humor plays at Athens Opera House Friday evening in September with company orchestra. Miss TL Anna Quimby assists in the recital near Friday evening with Misses Jane Ryan and Margie Ailem. Tickets 25 cents. Inquiries at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Reid
Athens Opera House
McKee
Anna Quimby
Courek
Jane Ryan
Margie Ailem
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Freak Super
Ethel Coe
Belpre
Weaster
Cora Woodmansee
Cincumnati
Covington
W Bush
New York
Martha A Boughton
Paul
Toledo
A. Powell
Alexander Ewing
Hoston
Massachusetts
Monaly
Ida McQueen
James Smpson
Cincinnati
J. B Pulten
Earl Foster
Great Lakes
Detroit
D. A. Thomas
Jackson County
Ann Arbor
E D Sayre
Sayre
Woodruff
Hall Foster
Shepard
Helen
St Mary’s Academy
William Tedrow
Lysander
B. F. Bly
John M. Higgins
Louisville
Kentucky
Higgins
Methodist Church News
Council
George A Beaton
Michigan
Berry
Beaton
F. C Stedman
T B Warden
W B Golden
Major L M Jewett
R J Mauck
Galha
Gallipolis Journal
Gallipolis
George H. Kolker
Customs
Mauck & Mauck
Iis
C H Grrosvenor
Charles Baird
Kansas City
Missouri
Poe Hansas
Coates
That City
Conner
Georgetown
The
West
America
Orient
Sterling Remedy
Chicago
New Fork
Nates
Sparagus
Hocking Valley
Helen Cora Leake
GS Baues
Pierre Arthur Calloway
Lambert Starke
C Callespin
Gretta Sanam
Gertrude Ifechler
Steimers
Bertha Shuschenslager
Geo Sheel
Darel Mcbermott
P Wathatms
Marie Persens
Arpes
Opera House
Mr. Ried
McKese Drug Atree
R . D Hopkins
Thohnd Cox
Ruth
Lewis
Aaron Lewis
Rachel Sickels
Isaiah Sickels
James F Brown
de Bonis
Josepaine & Carrier
B.A. Bdis
Willam Wilson
F . Strohmeyer
John PF. Zimmer
Desept Jordan
Lulu Weiss
S. Hethel
Zenner & CO
Aklete
Eise Eee
D. Zenner & CO
Butterick
MI Parsonage
Grones & Link
Court House
Athena
Daving
Fairview Farm
Tilford
D. H. Moore
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