Tribute to Dr G W King at farewell meeting
A large crowd at the Presbyterian church honors Dr. G W King for his service in Athens. Edwin D Sayre notes his leadership in building the church, aiding the sick, comforting mourners, and guiding neighbors in faith while presenting a $270.50 token of appreciation for his new work in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. King
Presbyterian Church
Dayton
F. P. Bachman
Edwin D. Sayre
Dr. King
Kingdom of Heaven
Athens
Social Realm Recitals and Receptions at University
Social events in Athens feature University faculty and wives, with sixty guests at the Dunkle home for readings and music, and a six o clock dinner for Miss Donna Roach returning to West Virginia. A large student reception in YWCA and YMCA gyms attracts over four hundred. Grotesque masked Eastern Star ladies surprise Mrs. Phillips at East State street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Dunkle
H. R. Wilson
Miss Bancroft
Mr. Hoover
Miss Jones
Miss Cuckler
Prof. McVay
Lena Schaffler
Edith Palmer
Lomeon College Street
Donna Roach
University of West Virginia
Lucile Kinnison
Bayard Ullom
Lottie Ullom
Belle Bishop
Virginia Bishop
Edith Eaton
Virgene Henry
Cornelia Gaskell
Maud Starr
Katherine Thompson
Giese
Mesdames O Connett
Sloan
Morris
Roach Anderson
Gillett
Stocklein
Lash
Hickman
Fryburger
Studer
Finsterwald
Wilkes
Peters
Nelsonville
Athens
Eastern Star
Frank Phillips
East State Street
Sayre Seeks Congress Seat as Athens County Endorsed Candidate
Edwin D. Sayre, born February 19 1867 in Perry County Ohio, endorsed by Athens county Republican central committee as candidate for Congress to succeed Charles H. Grovenor. A lawyer and former prosecuting attorney, Sayre is described as an effective orator with a broad political interest and strong local support entering the convention as the race favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Sayre
Athens County Republican Central Committee
Athens County
Congress
Charles H. Grosvenor
Perry County
Ohio
Mr. Sayre
Ohio University
Philomathean Literary Society
Kaler
Sayre
McKinley
Reeves Stephenson Tie The Knot At Wolf Street Home
Emamet Reeves and Miss Mary Stephenson were married on September 15 at the bride’s mother’s residence on Wolf Street with Rev. T. L. Lowe officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emamet Reeves
Mary Stephenson
Wolf Street
T. L. Lowe
Higgins-McKinney Wedding at Smithfield Ohio
Miss Elizabeth Higgins wed Mr. Albert McKinney at the home of Mrs. J B Francis in Smithfield Ohio. The bride, raised in Athens township and a Martin's Ferry high school teacher, will move to Scarsdale New York after October 10. Attendees included J M Higgins and his family with Winnie Higgins and Dow Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Francis
Smithfield
Elizabeth Higgins
Albert McKinney
Scarsdale
N. Y
Miss Higgins
Athens Township
N. A
Martin’s Ferry
McKinney
J. M. Higgins
Winnie Higgins
Dow Higgins
Mrs. D C Landis Returns From Columbus Visit
Mrs. D C Landis has returned from Columbus after spending several weeks with her daughters.
Barn Fire Destroys Hatth Farm Home and Content
Pleasanton reports a barn belonging to A P Hatch burned completely after an exploded lamp. Fire destroyed hay, wheat, corn, harnesses, and family curios from William Hatch. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. insurer to decide on coverage after inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
A. P. Hatth
Here
Hatch
William Hatch
Do you want to buy lot? See Barth for details.
Brief notice inviting interest in purchasing a lot with a prompt to contact Barth for particulars. The fragment mentions a specific contact point but provides no additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barth
Old Veterans Organize in Athens at Civil War Reunion
Yesterday Athens held the annual reunion of the 53rd Regiment O V I with about a hundred Civil War veterans in attendance. The Soldiers and Sailors Association of Athens county was organized at 2 pm in the courthouse. Maj L M Jewett elected president Capt D M Burchfield secretary Capt W B Cornell treasurer executive committee chosen. Addresses by Maj Jewett Mayor Buckley M B Cooley and others followed. The group will meet yearly in September and a full member list will appear next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
53Rd Regiment
Soldiers and Sailors, Their Wives and Widows Association
Athens County
Court House
L. M. Jewett
D. M. Burchfield
W. B. Cornell
L. M. Goodspeed
A. W. Lynch
J. O. Imes
W. H. H. Wallace
B. 8
Miles
Maj. Jewett
Buckley
M. B. Cooley
Infant dies of cerebrospinal meningitis in Pleasanton
The fourteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. J Ours died Friday afternoon after several weeks of serious illness from cerebrospinal meningitis. The father is slowly recovering from typhoid fever and the daughter recently recovered from the same disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
Former OC U Student Won Assistantship at OU
E C Buck of Ohio Medical University at Columbus, formerly a county teacher and Ohio University alumnus from the class of 07, was appointed assistant in Bacteriology and Pathology and assistant demonstrator in Anatomy at OU starting September 19. The un solicited appointment reflects his meritorious work and he will complete his junior year while fulfilling the duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.C. Buck
Ohio Medical University of Columbus
Ohio Aniveristy
Buck
Ohio University
Local Football Opener at Marietta Ignites Season
The university gridiron season kicks off Saturday as the local team visits Marietta for a clash with the longtime rival. Marietta enters strong with most of last year’s players and sturdy new additions while the visitors rely on speed despite a lighter lineup. Coach Railsbach remains confident the squad will return with laurels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Railsbach
Laurel
Athens Organizes New Minstrel Company for Benefit Show
A group of Athens performers has formed a new minstrel company with plans for a high class show. Rehearsals occur almost every evening and the first performance will support the athletic association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athletic Association
Unitarian Church Plans Sunday Services
The pastor will preach Sunday morning on There was a man sent from God and at night his theme will be The unreasonableness of unbelief. Mrs. Lowe will sing at the evening service. Large audiences attended last Sunday and four were received in confession of faith. A cordial invitation is extended to strangers and newcomers to attend all services.
First Quarterly Meeting at M. KE. church
The first quarterly meeting of the conference year will be held next Sunday at 10 30 in the M KE church. Either Rev. A. M. Mann or Rev. W. V. Dick will preach and officiate at the communion service. Dr. W. L. Slatz will preach at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. KE
A. M. Mann
W.V. Dick
W. L. Slatz
Eighteenth Birthday Surprise for Miss Belle Selby
A group of young people surprised Miss Belle Selby on Morris Avenue Tuesday evening for her eighteenth birthday. Refreshments followed, with a delightful evening spent playing flinch and other games. Miss Belle received several beautiful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Belle Selby
Morris Avenue
Belle
County Sunday School Convention in Albany This Oct
The Athens County Sunday school convention meets in Albany starting Thursday night October 5 and runs through October 6. Delegates should be sent from each Sunday school at one per twenty five scholars and names sent to secretary W P Elliott by October 2 for planning. Train leaves Athens for Albany at 3 23 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Albany
W. P. Elliott
Athens
TravelinG produce buyer joins El dridge Higgins firm
Joseph Higgins becomes traveling produce buyer for the El dridge Higgins wholesale grocery company and will operate from the produce markets. He has leased his farm to his brother C M Higgins, who will relocate his family here and assume immediate charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Higgins
Eldridge - Higgins Wholesale Grocery Company
C. M. Higgins
Civil Service Examination for Athens Post Office
An exam for post office clerks and carriers will be held in Athens on October 7. Applicants must obtain and submit application papers at the post office. Fred Pickering serves as secretary of the civil service board of examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Post Office
Carrires
Athens
Fred Pickering
Civil Service Board of Examiners
Miss Anna Landis Attends Columbus Business College
Miss Anna Landis is attending business college in Columbus, pursuing studies to advance her career and local business opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Landis
Business College
Columbus
Ohio Conference appoints new Marietta district pastors
The 94th Ohio Conference session in Columbus announced Rev W V Dick as presiding elder for Marietta district with many ministers assigned to new fields. Updates include transfers to London and Chillicothe districts and a total Ohio church membership of 73 536 plus rising benevolent offerings. A hotel theft victim, Rev E W Howe, received a $31 85 collection after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Dick
Marietta
Ohio
M. E. Church
Columbus
Albany
M. E. Goodrich
Amesville
G. D. Clifford
Athens
W. L. Sluts
Barlow
E. B Foitz
Bartlett
J. BE. Gordon
Belpre
J. G. Laughlin
Buechtel
J. H. T. Parkins
Chester
W. S. Wood
Chesterhill
L.C. Alexander
Coolville
A.S. G. Carroll
Downhington
H. A. Sherwood
Glouster
B. F. Jackson
Guyaville
F. Bowman
Jacksonville
B. F. Oswald
Jerseyville
O. B. Longman
Lawrence
M. H. Needham
McArthur
H. E. Wright
First
Herbert Scott
Gilman Avenue
Dr. Thomas
Marshfield
D. R. Reese
Murray
W. ©. Rogers
Nelsonville
W. H. Miller
Reedsville
A. B. Bourquard
Waterford
J. W. Jarrell
Zaleski
W. A. Thomas
G. E. Fisher
Ohio Anti Saloon League
First Church
T. H. Kerr
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Downington
Lloyd Strecker
Isaac Crook
Chillicothe
Rev. L. ©. Haddox
Trinity Church
L. L. Cherington
Letart
W. D. Cherington
Lancaster
Ohio Conference
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Co K 89th Virginia Light Infantry Reunion Planned
The annual reunion of Co K 89th V L will be at Mr Elijah Stone's home near Hockingport on Saturday October 14 with basket dinner and speeches. Absent members letters will be read and a general good time is expected. All comrades and families invited including soldiers from other companies and regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. K
V. L
Elijah Stone
Hockingport
A Former Athenian Honored
Lieut. L. R. deSteiguer has been promoted to Lieutenant Commander and is stationed in New York. He is the son of Mrs. Mary deSteiguer of this city and is well regarded in navy circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. deSteiguer
New York
Lieut
deSteiguer
Mary ©. deSteiguer
Navy
Dalton and Julia Joaur den United in Marriage
Harry Dalton and Miss Julia Joaur den were married Saturday evening September 23 by Rev. T. L. Lowe at the parsonage. The couple, well known locally, will establish their home on Richland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Datton
Julia Joaurden
T. L. Lowe
Richland Avenue
Reverend Hanter Guest At Lewis Home In Indianapolis
Rev. Hanter of the New church in Indianapolis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lewis at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Hanter
New Church
Indianapolis
A. M. Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. M. Anderson
W. W. Haines
Connersvile
J. C. Jones
North Court Street
Lena Woodworth
Sam Warren
Grace McKee
Lewis & Sayre
A. P. Hatch
OC. U
Ministrel Company
Christian Services
S. S
Civil Service Examination
Rev. Mann
London
Co. K’s
Harry Dalton
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