Athens County Brevities Report of Local Visitors and Events
Local notes from Athens recount visits by J A Sands of Logan and others to the State Hospital and Columbus for business, with residents like Mollie A Stone of Youba and postmaster James Shepard visiting Athens. Numerous officials, professors, and relatives are cited as attending fairs, campaigning openings, or traveling between Athens and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. A.C. Sands
Logan
State Hospital
D. J. Evanst Wan
Columbus
Claude Parker
State Hostal
Mollie A. Stone
Youba
Athens
Dwelling and outbuildings burned near Major Goodspeed
Early Monday a fire destroyed Major Goodspeed’s dwelling three miles west, starting in a granary. James Duncan and wife escaped with little time, losing cash from the bed tick and Duncan’s uninsured possessions plus about one hundred bushels of wheat and chickens. Estimated loss around 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Bt. Vernon
Hou
Jurymen Chosen for October Common Pleas Term
The October term begins Monday October 28 with a land jury list including A Wells Tray George Bethel York Harney Linecort Ames William Shaner timble J F Beckler Waterloo H A Cook Rome A Davis Troy Edward Lawrence Trimble George EK Harris Athens H L Blackwood Lodi W J Stuart York Edward Terris Trimble C L Bean Athens C M Pierce Alexander R M Davis Waterloo. The petit jury to appear October 20 includes John L Laybagh Dover Charles Day Carthage James H Watkins Athens John M Chase Alexander J W McDonald Trimble S A Matheny Alexander Orville Kiger Lee Hoyt Hoskinson Rome T J Picker ing Bern Andrew Gulloms Canaan William Downey Lodi H W Gettle York
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Common Pleas Court
Land
A. Wells
Tray
George Bethel
York
Harney Linecort
Ames
William Shaner
Timble
J. F. Beckler
Waterloo
H. A. Cook
Rome
A. ©. Davis
Troy
Edward Lawrence
Trimble
George EK. Harris
Athens
H. L. Blackwood
Lodi
W. J. Stuart
Edward Terris
C. L. Bean
C. M. Pierce
Alexander
R. M. Davis
John L. Laybagh
Dover
Charles Day
Carthage
James H. Watkins
John M. Chase
J. W. McDonald Trimble
A. Matheny
Orville Kiger
Lee
Hoyt Hoskinson
T. J. Pickering
Bern
Andrew Gulloms
Canaan
William Downey
Gettle
Sheriff Recaptures Nerve Shattered Forger Escape
Paulding sheriff arrived in Athens to arrest George W Hobn for forgery. Hobn, a patient from Adams County, fled during transport near the lake into the woods. The chase continued as hospital staff did not aid pursuit and Hobn remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohn
Awile
Augusta Morse Leads In Officers Election at Meeting
The late election of officers resulted with Augusta Morse as President and Elisabeth R Herrold Laura W Ballard Isabel M Kurtz Mrs E C Berry as vice presidents. Emma C McVay as corresponding secretary Fleda R Hibbard recording secretary Emma R Palmer treasurer. Delegates from Athens include Mrs Lucy Koon Mrs Amelia Lowry Mrs Emma Palmer with alternates Miss C A Morse Mary Beverage Mrs John Wise. Next meeting Monday October 2 at Presbyterian church 2 40 p m.
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Omcers
Augusta Morse
Elisabeth R. Herrold
Laura W. Ballard
Isabel M. Kurtz
E. C. Berry
Emma C. McVay
Fleda R. Hibbard
Emma R. Palmer
Nnual
Cleveland
Athens
Lucy Koon
Amelia Lowry
Emma Palmer
C. A. Morse
Mary Beverage
John Wise
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church Installs Rev. G Walton King as Pastor
The Presbyterian church held impressive installation services Sunday at 10 30 with special music directed by Prof McVay. Dr Harley J Stewart of Logan preached an eloquent sermon while Dr Turnbull of Pomeroy and Rev Fulton of Nelsonville delivered the pastoral charges. Communion followed and Albert Jones was received as a full member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
G. Walton King
McVay
Harley J. Stewart
Logan
Turnbull of
Pomeroy
Fulton
Nelsonvill
Albert Jones
Horn Lefavor wed at bride’s home in city ceremony
Mr B F Horn a student in the university electrical department and Miss Via Lefavor daughter of Mr W F Lefavor, were married at the bride’s residence at high noon Saturday by Rev Roush of the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Horn
Via Lefavor
W. F. Lefavor
Ladies favor Syeup of Figs air cured remedy
The pleasant effect and feet safety with which ladies may be Syeup of Figs under air conditions makes it their favorite remedy. To get the true and genuine article look for the name of the California Fig Syrup Co. used near the bottom of the package. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lifornia Fig Syrup Co
Nest at Mrs J E Weldman’s good location room
An old time classified style note advertises a room for rent at Mrs J E Weldman’s describing a good location and comfortable lodging. It mentions a Dew’s Little Early Risers laxative suggesting health benefits and a pharmacy source Cline’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Weldman
Ohio University Opens season at Athletic Park in hot Muskingum clash
The Ohio University football season starts Friday at Athletic Park with a 2 p.m. kickoff against Muskingum College of Concord. Manager Clad Biddison prepares the field with goal posts repaired and crowd controls in place. The lineup features Hambleton, Sullivan, Bryson, Dew, and others as the team edges toward a likely tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Muskingum College
Concord
Muskingun
Clad Biddison
B.&. Hambleton
Fred Sullivan
Warwick
New York
C. H. Bryson
P. L. Dew
Micklethwait
Herb Sutton
Hambleton
Francis
Dalton
Cave
Edmundson
College Mates Meet at Massillon Campus
G E B McLanaghlin of Massillon enrolled Tuesday as about sixty students joined the chorus class. Mr Sullivan of Warwick entered earlier the week as a promising football candidate. Electrical students move the plant to the basement. Phi Delta Theta initiated Mitchell Zang Pickering Coultrap and Watson Craig Friday night. The M A reception welcomed new students with brief talks by Rev King Dr Super and Prof Copeland followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EB. McLanaghlin
Massillon
Will
Sullivan
Warwick
New York
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Messrs. Mitchell, Zang
Fred Pickering
Lloyd Coultrap
Watson Craig
M. A
King
Super
Copeland
Lectures and Plays At Local Christian Church and Theatre
Rev Dr Power of Washington DC to speak on Block-heads at the Christian church October 10 with 25 cent admission. A Russian play now entering its seventh season stars Katherine Willard Herbert Fortier Harry D Byers Kate Jepson Alfa Perry. Athens Equal Lefterage Association hosts a free civics lecture by Prof B C Higley October 3 at 7 40 pm in the old college channel. Compton resident Ciine's Pharmacy notes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured Compton man of seventeen years piles after many remedies. beware counterfeits.
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Dr. Power
Washington, D. C
The
Christian Church
Talmage
Katherine Willard
Herbert Fortier
Harry D. Byers
Kate Jepson
Alfa Perry
Athens Equal Lefferage Association
B. C. Higley
Old College
E. Turner
Compton
Ciine’s Pharmacy
Venetian Cloth Suit Sale Featured at $12.00
Jaunty stylish women’s suit offered at $12.00. Venetian Cloth Suit described as the most extraordinary value yet, perfectly tailored with fashionable coloring in vogue. See it now.
Corset Section Promises Comfort and Style
Readers are invited to shop the corset section for comfort and fit. The WC GC corset is described as easy wearing like an old shoe while adding chic style to the wearer’s figure.
Boys' School Wear Clothing At This Store
Our boys' clothing is designed to endure wear and tear and fit well. You will not need to buy many outfits this season if you choose that boy's clothes from this store.
Women’s skirts debut in new York styles
Fashion notes highlight updated women’s skirts made in New York with quality workmanship. Latest styles emphasize tailored lines and modern cuts, reflecting current trends and careful craftsmanship.
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New York
Thrifty Towel Sale Opens With Half Price Deals
A local towel sale invites thrifty shoppers with limited stock. Huck towels priced at 8c to 11c and Turkish towels at 8c and 10c are available, with emphasis on quick purchases before opening hour ends.
Blanket Sale Promises Honest Fiber Labels
A blanket advertisement touts dependable products and frank fiber details. It assures customers every blanket is honestly described as wool, half wool half cotton, or all cotton, and positions the shop as a safe place to buy.
Shower Baths And Tarpon Tale In One Page Item
A humorous note on the popularity of shower baths from a Scotsman and a separate tarpon fishing accident near Boca Grande Pass where a man was knocked senseless by a leaping fish. Also mentions carnivorous animals turning vegetarian with examples from a Scotch deer hound to parrots and sheep-killing pigs, plus cannibal sheep in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Boca Grande Pass
Fla
New York
New Zealand
Three Cases On September Court Docket
In the September term for the fourth judicial district Judges Cherrington Russell and Sibley presided Tuesday morning with only three cases. D. B. Stewart versus T. D. Dale et al on error, case continued. Joby Dickson versus The Marietta Coal and Coke Co on error, judgment affirmed at cost of plaintiff in error. The Farmers Loan and Trust Co versus The Marietta Run Coal and Coke Co on appeal, case dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
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Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial District
Cherrington, Russell and Sibley
D. B. Stewart
T. D. Dale
Joby Dickson
Marietta Coal and Coke Go
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co
Marietta Run Coal and Coke Co
Falls City Homeopathic Society Resolves on Dr Higgins
The Falls City Homeopathic Medical Society recognizes Dr Z M Higgins as a gentleman of high honor and integrity and regrets his removal from the city. The society recommends Dr Higgins to the community where he has relocated and forwards copies of the resolutions to him and local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Cities
Homeopathic Medical Society
Z. M. Higgins
Higgins
CuEsTer A. Mayer
M. D
Farrz C. Aswens
Sec y-Treas
Angell Wins Three Red Ribbons at State Fairs
Elmer Angell returned home from Indianapolis with two saddle horses Wilmore and Fanny. They earned three red ribbons and one blue at the state fair after a prior showing at the Columbus fair. He has since sold Fanny B. to a Columbus party.
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Elmer Angell
Hom
Indianapolis
Wilmore
Fanny
Columbag
Mr. Angell
Fanny B
Columbus
Couples CuRgrproaching Marriage Readied in Athens
Invitations have gone out for the approaching marriage of well known Athens men Mr Charles Cameron and la Lefavor. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s home on Thursday October 12 with Ree Rowan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Athens
BoPple
Charles Cameron
la Lefavor
Rowan
Wetics to Teachers Meet at Albany High School
The Lee township teachers will gather at Albany high school building on a Saturday in September at ? p.m. to organize the year work. All teachers expecting to take the work should report by order of the secretary.
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Lee Township
Albany High
Mos
Yogewa Beterage
Joycr-Lewis Couple United in Mechanicsburg Ceremony
John Joyce and Elia Lewis were married at Elia Lewis’s home in Mechanicsburg on Thursday evening. Rev. Roush officiated. Only immediate friends witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joycr-Lewis
John Joyce
Elia Lewis
George Lewis
Mechanicsburg
Roush
First Club Meeting at Palas Club
The first regular meeting at the Palas Club will be held at the home of Mrs. J. D. Gist next Saturday afternoon September 30 at ? p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palas! Club
J. D. Gist
How Are Your Elfucya and Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old advertisement text touts Elfucya by Sterling Remedy Co Boston Chicago and claims Sparagus Pills cure kidney issues and offer a free sample. It also promotes iKoad Dyspepsia Cure as a scientific compound with physician endorsements and a testimonial from M A Ketron Bloomingdale Tenn. via Cline's Pharmacy.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
M. A. Ketron
Bloomingdale
Tent
Cline
Mor ster call pleases 33 dollars
A garbled OCR snippet lists names such as Mor ster Miss Car Allen Lime Heasley DM Boggs Maggie Calvert N. V. Cooper Sadie Cornish and others, ending with a request or payment of $33. The fragment lacks clear context or event.
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Tha
Morster
Miss Car
Allen
Lime Heasley
DM. Boggs
Maggie Calvert
N. V. Cooper
Sadie Cornish
Rebecc Grutter
Harvey Dean
Robert Dicen
E. Cc. Deem
Rose Edwards
J. Erwin
Rev. W Gruff
Bad Hull
J. Qbalet
J. Kelly
Henry Persons
Post Office Advertisement List Of Former Athens Letters
A notice lists names such as Lovell Rotland Mills Charlie McIntosh Francis Barry Jessie Millsyead Mrs Fred Murphy J A Noland Lizzie Orr W O Reeves Robertson J Le Sigler Glia M Sprague Charles Thomas Miss A Z Thompson C W Verity Alva Williams BE Ts Wilson C E. For the above letters were advertised at the Athens office on September 25.
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Athensunday
Lovell
Rotland Mills
Charlie Mclntosh
Francis Barry
Jessie Millsyead
Fred Murphy
J. A. Noland
Lizzie Orr
W. O Reeves
Fares” Rovertson
J. le Sigler
Glia M. Sprague
Charles Thomas
A. Z. Thompson
C. W. Verity
Alva Williams
BE. Ts. Wilson
C. E
Gas Company Marketing Pledge for Coming Year
Natural Gas Consumers urged to call Athens O71 and Home Gas Company for prices before renewing contracts. They promise courteous service and assure no gas shortage. Three new wells Sam Hf Mathew Fagan Peter Yagava and two more are contracted. Peter Walsh farm on te creek supplies gas from Fagan well now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens O71 & Gas.Co
Home Gas Company
Sam
Mathew Fagan
Peter Yagava
Peter Walsh
B. Coutage
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J. P. Dana
Pridae
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Mr. K. McKinstry
Point Pleasant
Clerk McKinstry
Ft.r. Osborne
Pike County
A. S. Grant of
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CM. Copeland
Tuscarawas County
C. A. Fowler
Burlington
Kentucky
W.F. Scott
E.G. Biddison
E.c. Woodworth
Akron
S. D. Thompson
Emma Gurin
D. W. Peoples
Greenfield
H. J. Jackson
Gardener
S.J. McGrew
Springfield
Athens State Hospital
Rev. G. Walton
Pigna
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Vine Street
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Rossville
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Cripple Creek
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Morris Avenue
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Randal
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Louisville
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Pittsbury
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Rendville
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Cunch
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Bertha Hoover
S. L. McCune
Ralph Super
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Fred Foster
Park Central
Gallipolis
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O. V T
Philadelphia
K. Dowina
Paramathia Lodge F&a. M
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Altke
Ohio’ University
Maj. Goodspeed
T. A
Athletic Park
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D. Zenner & CO
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