Local social notes list visits and travels across several towns
The column records Sunday visits and weeklong stays among residents of Sand Rock Athens and nearby communities. It mentions James traveling to Cleveland to visit relatives, Gus Fellows visiting from Columbus, Lunsford and Linscott family trips, and other small social movements including school enrollments and a new Ford purchase.
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J. B. Parthiter
Lew Winner
Mra
James
Cleveland
Frank Wolf
Charley Brawley
Gus Fellows of
Columbus
Percy Lunsford
Baby
Dora Robinson
Rebecca Linscott
Canaanville
Hattie Price
Glenn Robinson
Jerseyville
Robert Roberts
Athens
Jasper Linscott
Unday
F. McCune
George France
Sybil
Jessie Robinson
John Hancock High School
Alex Maruis
Longtime Walker Claims 270000 Miles Over 24 Years
E F Lamberth says walking benefits health and notes at 61 he has logged 270000 miles since starting after dinner strolls in Fort Worth Texas in 1897. He urges one meal a day for health. Athens visitors and local social notes follow with several names and county events mentioned.
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E. F. Lamberth
Fort Worth
Tex
Local residents visit relatives and friends in nearby towns
Albany and surrounding areas see a flurry of visits as residents travel to Phelps Wisconsin Chicago Akron Athens and multiple localities. Guests include the Sissons Te wk shields and Molers with numerous mentions of family hosts and social calls.
Millfield News Roundup Includes Club Start New Member
Millfield notes show Mrs. Earl Downey hosting the Needle Club with eight members and one new secretary Mrs. Roy Totmay. A Columbus throat treatment patient returned home improved. Funeral of William Bradberry attended by L. E. Wood and Irene. George Shaner and Vern Robi nett bought new Ford cars. Christian church Sunday school saw 79 attendees aiming for 100 next Sunday. A ball game Milfield versus The Plains slated for Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Elmer Poling and Mildred visit The Plains kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Downey
Needle Club
C. BE. Sanders
Dan Fulton
Herbert Mingus
R. F. Cotman
John Brewer
P. D. Hill
Mary Evans
Roy Totmay
Belle Woodworth
Columbus
L. EB. Wood
Irene
Murry City
William Bradberry
George Shaner
Vern Robinett
The
Christian Church
Milfield
the Plains
Elmer Poling
Mildred
Carles Robinett
Jas. Omen
William Sisson
Funeral for Harry Grigsby Held in Chauncey
Chauncey Ohio September 17 funeral services for Harry Grigsby who died after an accidental self inflicted gunshot while hunting will be conducted Sunday at 10 A M from the First Christian Church led by former pastor Rev Gilbert B Courtney He was the son of Mr and Mrs Newton Grigsby of Chauncey and survived by his parents two brothers Denzil and Walter both at home He was a World War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Morris
Phelps
Wis
Chicago
Gus Woodyard
Stella Sisson
Akron
J. N. Tewksbury
Frank Coe
Emma Blackwood
W. S. Blackwood
Athens
Roy Saylor
A. C
Lloyd Dailey
E. K. Carpenter
Clarence Murphy
Columbus
Ziggefoos
Zern Tewksbury
Carpenter
Albany
Harry Frum
Parkersburg
Clara Williams
New Marshfield
Everett Lewis
Ses Nelson
M. L. Cottingham
W. C. Michaels
Middleport
Nelsonville
Jess Vorhes
Henry Masheter
Leonard Woodyard
Elijah Rathburn
Rutland
T. W. Coe
Avis Tedrow
Hamden
Elias Tedrow
Will Gillogby
Mary Frances
L. PD. Gillogby
W. W. Morris
Airline
Charlie Tewksbury
Chauncey
Harry Grigsby
First Christian Church
Gilbert B. Courtney
Grigsby
Newton Grigsby
Trimble
Denzil
Walter
Funeral for Mrs Daniel Ragan in Chauncey
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the First Christian church for Mrs Daniel Ragan with burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. She died at Athens Hospital after a week there and had been ill for some time. The remains were brought to Chauncey Friday and taken to the home of her nephew Wesley Trainer. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Trainer, a brother W A Harvey and a sister Mrs L C Strausbaugh, all of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ragan
First Christian Church
Nye
Chauncey
Salvation Army Opens Chauncey Open Air Meeting
The Salvation Army held an open air meeting in Chauncey Friday evening that was very well attended.
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Salvation Army
Chauncey
Baby Seriously Ill in Mill Street Family
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sweeney of Mill Street is very ill with little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Sweeney
Mill Street
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Hosts Chauncey Potluck Supper
The Forest Rose Rebekah lodge held a Friday evening pot supper at their hall in Chauncey with members attending a social gathering and meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey
Edn Spears Returns to Columbus After Chauncey Visit
Edn Spears arrives back in Columbus with his mother Mrs. Mary Spears after a visit to Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edn Spears
Columbus
Chauncey
Mrs
Mary Spears
Mrs Ella Williams Hosts Birthday Party for Son John
Mrs Ella Williams entertained a group of children Thursday evening for her son John's birthday. The youngsters enjoyed games and were then served refreshments in a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Williams
John
Miss Ruby Love Returns From Cincinnati Visit
Miss Ruby Love recently returned from a visit with relatives in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Love
Cincinnati
Arbuckle Wife Vows Support Amid Scandal
Minta DurfeeRoscoe Fatty Arbuckle's wife declares his innocence and rushes to San Francisco to aid him after the St Francis hotel Labor Day incident. Durfee, an actress in multiple pictures including Mickey, has separated from Arbuckle but now sends her sympathy.
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Roscoe
Fatty
Arbuckle
Minta Durfee
Miss Durfee
New York
Sa Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
Mickey
Obituary for Corporal Everett Glenn of Alexander Township
Corporal Everett Glenn born December 11 1898 in Alexander Township was son of John and Mary McClain. He enlisted April 7 1917 as the first local recruit, served in Company L, died September 28 1918 in France after being struck by a machine gun bullet on the Argonne Front. He left behind parents two sisters Elsie and Lara two brothers Ralph and Harold and many friends. The community honors his memory with prayers and remains hopeful for his heavenly reunion.
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Everett Glenn
John and
Mary McClain
Alexander Township
Everett
Athens
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
Camp Lée
France
Argonne Front
Elsie
Lara
Ralph
Harold
Local Notes From Beaumont and Nearby Towns
Beaumont residents enjoy a fishing and camping trip at Indian Lake. Visitors from this place travel to Cincinnati to watch a ball game between Cincinnati and Pittsburg. Logan and The Plains events include church, funerals, and social visits. The mine at this place operates daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrytle Pidcock
Indian Lake
McKinley Lock
Walter Kovlasky
Floodwood
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
J. H. Lock
Logan
Ben Ryan
Jesse Ryan
Neal Withem
the Plains
Frank Hill
Athens
Mark Fisk
Joe Kannock
Leslie Thomas
C. B. Oxley
Barney*Hill
S. H. Martin
Ed Preston
Lena
Fred Cunnningham
Chauncey
John Tittle
Jess Ryan
Guy Smith
Men Withdrawn From 209 Mine After Official Order
The Messenger corrects a prior report about trouble at No. 209 mine on Sugar Creek. Men did not walk out. they left work by orders of state officials after a dispute over the work “turn.” They say 209 lagged about three weeks in days worked compared with two nearby mines.
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Sugar Creek
Goodrich to join ARA mission staff in Russia
Former Indiana governor James P. Goodrich sailed from New York aboard the Kroonland to join Colonel William N. Haskell as part of the American Relief Administration mission to Russia. The move aligns the relief effort with russo relief operations in 1919.
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New York
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Russia
Kroonland
William N. Haskell
American Relief Administration
Pennsylvania Rail Road Seeks Direct Negotiation With Grads
The United States railroad labor board prepared a ruling denying the Pennsylvania Rail Road's petition to deal with its 32,500 employees without federated officials. Pennsylvania argues for the right to negotiate directly with its own management rather than outside labor officials. Observers note no penalty exists for board edict violations, easing potential defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Public Forum on Athens county road and Camp Route
A reader defends the rural road between Guysville and Coolville praising its elevation and value to Carthage township residents. The letter laments road neglect, warns of revenue from passersby, and asks not to overlook the route famed as a local bonanza for landowners and travelers alike.
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Messenger
Athens
Guysville
Coolville
Athens County
Carthage Township
United States
Texas
Denver
Frisco
St. Louis
Parkersburg
Card of Thanks from the McClain Family
The McClain family thanks friends and neighbors for support during bereavement. They thank Rev Timmons for consoling words, the Bates Sunday School singers and others for flowers, and Mr Walburn and the American Legion for funeral assistance.
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Timmons
Bates Sunday School
Walburn
American Legion
John McClain
Four Miners Rescued Alive After Cave-in
Four mine workers trapped by a cave-in at Coal Brook Colliery near Carbondale were rescued alive after entombment at noon Friday. The men were recovered by rescue teams and reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Coal Brook
Thanking friends and neighbors for support after death
The Lamborn family thanks friends and neighbors who assisted during illness and death of their husband and father. They also thank Rev Landsitter for consoling words, the singers, those who sent flowers, and Mr Andrews for service. Eliza Thomas of Virden, IL notes eighteen years old and three marriages in her record.
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Landsitter
Andrews
John Lamborn
Eliza Thomas
Virden
Notable Ohio dates and deaths to 1898
A compact remembrance lists key Ohio figures and milestones: John Brough born in Marietta 1811 and died 1865 in Cleveland. Calvin Pease born Suffield 1776 and died Warren 1839. Calvin S. Brice born Denmark Ohio and died 1898 in New York City. Ohio State University opened to students in 1873. Army of the Cumberland society held annual meeting in Columbus in 1891.
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John Brough
Ohio
Marietta
Cleveland
Calvin Pease
State Supreme Court
Warren
Suffield
Conn
Calvins. Brice
United States
Denmark
New York City
Ohio Agriculcultural and Mechanical College
Ohio State University
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Columbus
Correction on wedding witnesses at St Patrick's church
Eugene Owens pastor of St Patrick's Church in Buchtel Ohio corrects a Messenger report. He states the marriage contract witnesses were John Maurer and Cash Stratton, brother and sister of the bride, not Mr and Mrs Cash Stratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Buchtel
the Messenger
St. Patrick’s Church
Cash Stratton
John Maurer
Eugene Owens
St. Patrick's Church
Buchtel, Ohio
Women Take News Boy Roles in Spain
In Spain women step into roles once held by news boys as publishers adjust distribution. The change follows shifts in labor norms with women assuming early morning routes and street sales in several cities.
Hillsboro Limited Train Makes Sudden Stop
Hillsboro Ohio September 17. A limited train between Blanchester and Hillsboro on the Baltimore and Ohio branch ran fast as it left Hillsboro and suddenly halted. Engineer Ramsey noticed a left middle drive wheel dash over the grade, a star sprang high into the air and landed in a corn field. No damage to the train, wheel saved, engine sent to shop for repairs. Ramsey had earlier replaced a lost connecting pin near Russells station and again on the return trip used a wire pin to continue.
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Hillsboro, CO
Hillsboro
Blanchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Ramsey
Russell’s
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Studebaker
B. M. Covert
Cornwell
Thelma Rankin
Gloueter
Floyd Whitlatch
Elizabeth, Kriyecki
Ambrose Terrell
L. A. Morrison
Abe Rankin
Laarence Brown
Millfield
Disciples of Christ
C. H. Boudinot
B. H. Petiit
Wm. Matson
R. F. Totman
J. R. Wade
Washington
Grigsby and Ragan
Fatty Arbuckle
Penny
Rail Labor Board
Public Forum
Spain
Sunnysuds Electric
Athens, Ohio
Mansfield
OLE Auto Sales Co
Hughes Electric
Miss Holley
Edison Electric Appliance Co
Athens Electric Co
the Hocking Power Co
the Mutual Electric Co
Middleport and
Pomeroy
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