Journey Through West Virginia Towns and Mountains
A travel diary notes Aug 21 departure from Lewis County to Clarksburg and Grafton, describing Clarksburg as a railroad center and Grafton as filthy with typhoid due to bad water. The party reaches Kingwood in Preston County, praising its cleanliness, electric lights, parks, and a wealthy banker’s private garden. They enjoy drives over mountain roads, remark on Beavers and Whitney connections, visit a Methodist church, Epworth League, and admire Kingwood’s high-quality homes, scenery, and notable trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trianne
Sister’s
Lewis Co
Clarksburg
Grafton
Methodist Church
Tunnelton
Chas. Whitney
Roann
West Va
Indiana
Kingwood
Beavers
Perrysburg Community Notes and Visits
Rev F C Moon returns from Woodburn Kentucky to Perrysburg to visit his father. Mrs Mary Emick of Colorado Springs visits her mother Mrs Jennie Rannette. Captain Edgar Morris of the U S Navy gave a lecture at the M E church Sunday night. Mrs Murphy of Rochester visits Mrs B Green. John Gamble and wife from Sitka Alaska visit uncle George M Gamble and relatives. Local Chili Old Settlers meeting well represented. Clay Sellers and family from Kokomo guests of G S Brubaker. Rev Alexander delivers noted sermon at M E church. Ed Keim and wife from Rochester visit Rachel Brown. Marion Raber and wife move to Peru for new home. Eli Brubaker goes to Rochester to see a sick brother Samuel Brubaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Moon
Woodburn
Mary Emick
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jennie” Rannette
Edgar Morris
U.S. Navy
M. E. Church
Alexander
M. E
Ed Keim
Rochester
Rachel Brown
Marion Raber
Peru
W. F. Smith
the Baptist Church
Ashland
Neb
Mary Murphy
Chili
Working Night And Day With Dr King's New Life Pills
A health tonic claim promoting Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for weakness fatigue and brain power. The ad touts strength energy and mental vigor from the pills, sold by W L Piper at 25c per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. L. Piper
Reflections of a Fisherman by Mr. Cleveland
The Saturday Evening Post in Philadelphia previews Mr. Cleveland's next piece praising fishing. The Reflections of a Fisherman reveals the genial unofficial side of the former president in an engaging, readable article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Tribune Offer Through January First 1902
Question about subscribing to the Tribune at a quarter rate through January 1, 1902. Looks like a promotional inquiry asking if the reader has taken advantage of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Lith annual Meeting draws five thousand at Chili grove
A gloomy cool Saturday morning did not deter a large crowd at Chili for the Lith annual meeting. By noon the grove was packed with an estimated five thousand attendees as Rev. G. B. Basth spoke and local merchants joined in music and tributes. Mike Taylor received a present amid cheers as Deedes called the day's events memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Iits
G. B. Bas
Att Wae
Excellal
Tial Music
Mike Taylor
Nansen’s Arctic Pole Expeditions Probed by Post
In an early Saturday Evening Post issue Doctor Nansen, renowned Arctic explorer, outlines the year’s pole seeking missions. The article highlights his analysis of each party and offers predictions on success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Doctor Nansen
Advertised Letters at Denver Post Office 1901 List
Unclaimed letters remaining Aug 8 1901 include Mr. C C Dill Miss Nell Hase and Mrs Ed West. If not called for within 30 days they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. W O Piper P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
C. C. Dill
Nell Hase
Ed West
W. O. Piper
P. M
Moving Pictures at Lux Building features Sharkey McCoy fight
Phila delphian Moving Picture Co presents life size Sharkey McCoy Prize Fight on Sept 9 at the Lux Building with 92 other views including Carrie Nation Hatchet Brigade. Admission 10 and 15 cents with doors at 7 30 pm. Refund if not as advertised. Good music and over two hours display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
Philadelphian Moving Picture Co
Sharkey— McCoy
Carrie Nation
Hatchet Brigade
Perryburg churchgoers visit Burton Green family
Rev McCoy his wife and their son attended church services at Perryburg last Sunday and visited with Burton Green and family before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. McCoy
Perrysburg
Burton Green
Denver and Roann area notices and добeings.
Local snippets report flour and harness sales at Denver and Roann exchanges, weatherproofs, rides and fairs, church services, travel tickets, and community events. Mentions Miss Goldie Tombaugh visiting, Miss Maude Shoup in Denver, a sick man Joseph Fenimore, and birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Ben Brewer. Also notes theft of a hat from an elderly man and guardianship of a community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasaw Mills
Goldie Tombaugh
Gilead
Wm. Grimes
Maude Shoup
Macy
Denver
Otie Robbins
T. Murden
Ben Bréwer
Ben
Miami
Henry Beaudon
Harris, WN Co
Piper’s
Baptist Boys’ Brigade
Peru
D. H. Cooper
Eel River
C. G. Phillips
Tom's Cabin Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Virginia
Sweden
Berlin
Germany
Florida
China
South America
Japan
Norway
McGrew
Epworth League
Mrs. Murphy
B. Green
John Gamble
Sitka
Alaska
George M. Gamble
Old Settlers’ Meeting
Clay Sellers
Maud
Kokomo
G. S. Brubaker
Eli Brubaker
Samuel Brubaker
Mr. Cleveland
Flere’ Meeting
Nansen
Moving
Timothy Hay
Roam Exchange
Dr. Newell's
Joseph Fenimore
Tracy
Della
John Winegardner
Cass County
Wm. Fenimore
Grand Army
Ohio
Lake Erie
Wabash Railroad
Buffalo
Detroit
Wabash
Roann Exchange
George Piper
Lewis Haines
Maggie Coil
Mexico
R. C. Skinner
Norris Silver
North Stratford
N.H
Piper's
Edward Saline
Maude Grimes
Maxinkuckee
J. P. Tharp
Josie Lewis
A. G. Zook
Buffalo Exposition
New York
Pennsylvania
Piper's Drug Store
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