Amesville News Roundup From Athens Area
Mack Bethel of Athens visits cousins Burt and Mrs Carpenter. Fifteen attend the State Fair. W M Bainter spends vacation at Cedar Point after a fair stay. Dr M G Blunden halts practice due to ill health and vacation with relatives. Several locals plan to travel abroad, while others return from events at Marietta College and the State Fair. The Hocking Valley Gas Co moves drilling, surveying for an eight inch pipe line to Pine Bills through Bremen oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Bethel
Athens
Burt Carpenter
W. M. Bainter
Cedar Point
M. G. Blunden
Pearl Porter
Lathrop
Esther
Cutler
Lemmer
Marietta
James Cleary
Eyesville
Hattle
Charles Thomas
Chesterhill
Albert Linscott
Kellen Easler
Maude
Mahlon M. Kasler
Kasler
Pine Bills
W. Va
Bremen
Jessie Loriz
Irene
Clyde Gibson
Ned Holsington
Selby Glasier
O. A
Ned Collars
Marietta College
M. L. Balderson
Chouster
David Henry
Utley
Dr. Henry
Mescrapes Adair
Gibson and Carpenter
Local notes from Coolville and area
H H Brown attended the postmasters convention in Columbus last week. H B White and Lute Sanderson installed the fire escape at the school house. James Willing and Gunder work on a new roof for R A Lowman in Stewart. Miss Anne Carleton returns home after the summer in Anglo Texas.
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HH. H. Brown
Columbus
H. B. White
Lute Sanderson
Broze
Midway
Bile Gunder
James Willing
R.A. Lowman
Stewart
Anne Carleton
Anglo, Tex
Labor Day Visit Points to Nelsonville Family Ties
A September account notes Newman chou and Chauncry visiting Nelsonville to see Mrs. Charles Bradfield and family. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Cannon of Rutland arrived Saturday evening to visit the aunt and relatives, then traveled to Murray City for a day with relatives.
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T. 8. Cawnon
Rutland
Charles Bradfield
Murray City
Beard Visits Relatives After Glouster Trip
W. H. Beard the blacksmith spent Sunday visiting relatives in Glouster, returning with news of the family and perhaps rest after travel.
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W. H. Beard
Glouster
Gospel Meetings at Church of Christ Close Week
Gospel meetings conducted by Rev. W. H. Boden of Athens and Rev. J. A. Leng concluded with strong turnout. Twenty six new members added, nine baptized on Sunday, indicating much good as the evangelistic effort ends.
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Church of Christ
W. H. Boden
Athens
J. A. Leng
Sibyl Young Illness Reported For Wade Young Family
Sibyl, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C Wade Young, was very sick last Saturday evening, prompting concern from relatives and neighbors. Local physician attended to the child and her condition was being monitored.
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Sibyl
New Baby Born to Nyetown Couple Webb
A new arrival is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Webb of Nyetown. The baby is described as big.
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Harry Webb
Nyetown
Jessie Hall and Minnie Visit Beard Family
Jessie Hall and her sister Minnie visited their sister Mrs. Villa Beard and family last week, sharing time and news with relatives.
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Jessie Hall
Minnie
Mrs. Villa Beard
Mrs Preston Guests With Her Mother in Giouster
Mrs. M. A. Preston visits her mother Mrs. George Preston in Giouster as a guest, sharing family time and home hospitality.
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M. A. Preston
George Preston
Giouster
Mrs Stratton Visits Cousins and Family
Mrs. Cora Stratton and her little daughter visited her cousins Mrs. Chas. Miller and Mrs. William Nye and their families last week.
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Cora Stratton
Iittie
Chas. Miller
William Nye
Mrs J A Drake Returns From State Fair Visit
Mrs J A Drake returned home recently after attending the State Fair and visiting her son Allison Drake and his family in Columbus.
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J. A. Drake
Allison Drake
Columbua
Local Notes on Visits and Moves Across Towns
Columbus visited his brother Mr and Mrs Chas Miller last week. Lloyd Martin and family spent Monday in Nelsonville. Rev J A Long filled his regular appointment at the Church of Christ here Sunday delivering two sermons. James George moved to Hamley Run last week.
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Lumbus
Mrs
Chas. Miller
J. A. Long
Church of Christ Here
James George
Hamley Run
Local social notices from Hockingport area gatherings
Earl Sheets and family return to Oklahoma after visiting the Duttons. Numerous visits and callers fill the week including Dunfees, Wells, Perkins, Landon, and Miss Stone hosting at various homes. State Fair trips, Sunday School events, and a temperance rally mark community life in Coolville, Parkersburg, and surrounding towns.
Henderson-Crider Drug Co. Guarantees Pure Drugs and Soda
The name Henderson-Crider Drug Co. promises pure drugs and pure soda waters at their store, assuring customers they will receive the highest quality products.
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Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Town House Gossip From Norway and Nearby Towns
Mrs Martha Hammond of Norway Ohio visits her brother Jeff Dickson. Floyd Fought makes a business trip to Athens. Bar Masten of Virginia calls on aunt Mrs G J Tewksbury. School opens Sept 7 with Miss Constance Crosnen from Athens as teacher. Charles Tom and family visit Samuel Tom. W M Threckmorton attends State Fair. Miss Goldie Bailes hosts friends Saturday. Finley Gillogly and wife visit Bert West. Wm Robinett buys the G J Tewksbury farm. Amy Stewart of Carpenter visits Mrs Charles Tewksbury. Clarence Rickey and William spend Labor Day at Carbon.
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Martha Hammond
Norway
Ohio
Jeff Dickson
Floyd
Athens
Bar
Masten
Virginia
G. J. Tewksbury
Constance Crosnen
Charles Tom
Samuel Tom
W. M. Threckmorton
Goldie Bailes
Finley Gillogly
Blanco
Bert West
Wm. Robinett
Amy Stewart
Carpenter
Charles Tewksbury
Clarence Rickey
William
Carbon
Welcome to Henderson-Crider Drug Co.
An open invitation to shoppers in Athens. The Henderson-Crider Drug Co. welcomes newcomers and says regulars are welcome again this year. This brief notice invites continued patronage at their Athens store.
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Athens
Henderson-Crider Drug Co
Troy Township Schools Open With Faculty On Tuesday
Schools in Troy township started on Tuesday and all campuses reported teachers ready for classes.
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Troy Township
Grahams Chapel Social Notes Spark Local Visits
Local residents list guests and family visits from Graham's Chapel area. George Love and family of Canannville, George Williams and family, Hilbut and daughter Nellie, Finaterwald and family, and others called on L. G. McConkey and families. Marriage news for Charles Bobo and Addie Roush noted with best wishes. Rev. Massie to fill appointment. Edson Kelley and Bernice Bly among visitors returning home.
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Graham's Chapel
George Love
L. G. McConkey
George Williams
Canaanville
P. Y. Sams
Grove Hilbut
Nellie
South Canaan
Fred Finaterwald
Angel Love
C. ©. Sams
Beatrice
Cancanville
By Fatchee
Mary
Chapel
Emery Seaman
Clinton County
Herbert Hawk
Harold
Wm. Tedfow
Athens
Hattie Kelley
Walter Bean
Albert Britt
William Fulton
Charles Bobo
Addie Roush
Massie
Beck Williams
Nelsonville
Kate Chappel
Athena
Joe Hawks
Edson Kelley
Bernice Bly
Wm. Tedrow
Columbus
Nelsonville Miner Foreman Visits Home on Business
Nelsonville H C Comstock, away for legal matters, has returned home. Charles Walters, mine foreman at Circle Hill, was in town on business yesterday.
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H. C Comstock
Charles Walters
Circle Hill
Eugene Barnecutt Visitation in Columbus
Eugene Barnecutt of Columbus is in town visiting friends and relatives during a brief stay.
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Eugene Barnecutt
Columbus
Barton Hill East End Drug Stores Open Seven Days
Barton and Hill druggists invite customers with seven day service and friendly help. Store hours and location details emphasize convenient access for shoppers seeking medicines and sundries.
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Barton & Hill East End
Social notes from Crooksville and surrounding towns
Miss Marguerite Nelson of Nelsonville and Miss Rena Larimer of New Straitsville visited Miss Mildred Danison at Crooksville. J W White and C D Powell of Athens were here on business yesterday. Miss Pita Howard of Columbus visits Attorney C W Juniper. Mrs Charles Wagner and her children of Columbus visit relatives. Fresh oysters available daily at Court’s cash meat market and Kouris cash meat market.
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Marguerite Nelson
Nelsonville
Rena Larimer
New Straitsville
Mildred Danison
Crooksville
C. D. Powell
Athens
Pita Howard
Columbus
C. W. Juniper
Charles Wagner
Humphreys' Specifics Five Language Directions for Each Vial
Ad for Dr Humphreys' Specifics listing multiple ailments from fevers and inflammations to dysentery and headaches. Claims include a small pocket pellet bottle and price terms, with the address of Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. in New York.
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Sears
Calcusi
Barton and Hill's Pharmacy Promotes Local Service
Barton and Hill's pharmacy advertises that they carry the best products and invites customers to call and visit to see their offerings.
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Barton & Hill's
W C Hanning Visits Friends in Hock Im
W C Hanning drove to Hock Im Monday evening to visit friends, continuing his social rounds in the town.
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W. C. Hanning
Hockim
Athens Ladies Visit On Monday Evening
The Misses Katherine Baird Alice Hearn Grace Hoisington and Marger et Hearn of Athens composed a party who visited here Monday evening.
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Katherine Baird
Alice Hearn
Grace Hoisington
Margeret Hearn
Athens
Labor Day at Nelsonville a grand orderly affair
Reports describe a well managed Nelsonville Labor Day with a smooth program and a quiet crowd. Police receive praise for handling the large turnout without incident.
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Nelsonville
Corn harvests advance in Hocking amid drought
The Hocking corn crop is being harvested early due to a prolonged drought. If rains delay, public works may halt, and several factories and mines in eastern Ohio already suffer from water shortages.
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Ohio
Bicycle thief Roscoe Ditty sent to workhouse
Police court reports a bicycle thief Roscoe Ditty moved to the workhouse Saturday. Two men, Wm. Topsail and Wm. Call, were sent to the workhouse for loitering in Mayor Wells' court on Tuesday. J O La aty of Jacksonville and Geo Nail of Athens faced police orders for a disturbance at the Labor Day event. O Leary paid five dollars and costs. Nail was released without a fine.
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Roscoe Ditty
Wm. Topsail
Wm. Call
York Township appoints superintendent amid close vote
The York Township school board meeting resulted in a 2 to 3 vote to hire John Wooley of Athens as township school superintendent for one year at $1990 annually. Teachers were also employed for New Floodwood Bates and Floodwood districts amid a tight election contest for the superintendent post.
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York Township
John Wooley
Athens
New Floodwood
Bates
Ol Floodwood
Politicians Gather at Dew House Is Ohio County Event
A Dew House talk session drew many Republicans and Democrats from Chillicothe and Athens. Candidates including Albert Douglas Sears Lynch Nelson Foster Knight Bennett Richards Coleman Pritchard Gormley and Evans mingled with voters, signaling a tense race and shifting sentiment among independents in the county.
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Dew House
Albert Douglas
Didate
Congress
L. A. Sears
Chillicothe
Sears
Douglas
A. L. Pritchard
Hugh Gormley
Glouster
Chris Evans
Athens County
Local Guests and Family Visits in Coolville Ridge
George Love and family visited Lewis McConkey on Sunday. John Bobo and daughter Mary with Master Hasting Chapel stayed with James McClanahan at Clark's Chapel. William McClanahan and Clarence Sams visited Joseph Sprague's family. Fred Finserwald and kin were guests of Edward Love. Porter Elliott from Pleasant Hill spent a week nearby. Elmer Poston is ill.
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Coolville Ridge
George Love
Lewis McConkey
John Bobo
Mary
Hasting
Athens
James McClanahan
Clark's Chapel
William McClanehan
Clarks’ Chapel
Clarence Sams
Cville
Joseph Sprague
Fred Finserwald
Edward Love
Porter Elliott
Pleasant Hill
Elmer Poston
Edson Kelley of Athens Visiting in Town
Edson Kelley of Athens is spending a few days in town as the guest of his father, Joseph Kelley.
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Edson Kelley
Athens
Joseph Kelley
Fra Elbertus in Praise of Taft
Elbert Hubbard lauds William Howard Taft as best prepared for the presidency aside from Thomas Jefferson. The piece praises Taft for pacifying Theodore Roosevelt, his calm leadership, legal and diplomatic background, and restraint from partisan meddling. It argues Taft offers steady progress and rejects impulsive governance.
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Elbertus
Taft
Quote on Taft’s character and the Square Deal
A contemporary observer defends Taft, stating he seeks no power but has the people at heart. The speaker predicts Taft will deliver a genuine Square Deal and future prosperity, though framed with a vivid metaphor of a smiling prosperity in a Mother Hubbard wrapper.
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Taft
Leaves for Colorado From Cincinnati Student Engineer
Mr Thomas F Morgan who has visited last week with college friends leaves today from Cincinnati to join his father's family en route to Collins Colorado. His father long prominent physician of Jefferson City and the Morgan family are noted in that city. Morgan studied civil engineering at Ohio University two years and spent a year at the University of Virginia. At OU he was recognized as a leading talent in his department. Genial Tig Morgan has many friends here who regret his move west.
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Thomas F. Morgan
Cincinnati
Collins
Col
Jeckeon
Morgan
Ohio University
University of Virginia
O. U
Tig” Morgan
West
V. C. Loos Offers First Class Watch Repair
V. C. Loos advertises expert repair services for watches clocks and jewelry with quality work and prompt service in town.
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V. C. Loos
Athens Dye Works Offers Cheaper Cleaning and Pressing
The Athens Dye Works advertises improved garment care promising better cleaning and pressing at lower total cost with a call to action to phone for service.
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Athens
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