Karen. These items are very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to type them out for everyone to read. judie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Davis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:16 AM Subject: [OHJACKSO-L] Davis/Davies info > Hi, > I'm typing out some things that were on copies of items I've got regarding > Davis or Davies. None of these people are in my family, but I thought I'd > share and hopefully help someone else. > Karen > > Standard Journal Apr 11, 1900 > > Mr. Morgan E. Davis, a prosperous young teacher who closed a good and > successful term of school at Fox Den about two weeks ago, started for the > Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, where he will attend school the coming > summer. We wish him the greatest of success. > > Mr. Thomas J. Jones of Jackson, was visiting in this neighborhood the latter > part of last week. > > Herdman > J.A. Ward of Rocky Hill, Ohio, taught the Vegas school the past winter. His > school closed April 5. A short program was rendered in the afternoon and > evening in which the following participated. > Afternoon-Recitations by Irma Jenkins, Charley Wilmore, Alice Fink, Johnnie > Scurlock, Edna Jenkins, Jennie A. Davis, Opal Patterson, Cora Fink, Loda > Manring, Talford Jenkins, and Ola Wilmore. Select reading by Clyde Davis, > Sherman Lackey, Wallie Lackey, and Edward Evans. > Evening- Recitations by Ola Wilmore, Johnnie Hawker, Katie Belleville, > Johnnie Scurlock, Irma Jenkins, Charley Wilmore, Jennie A. Davis, Gertrude > Ward, Talford Jenkins, and Emma Patterson. Select reading by Clyde Davis, > Edward Evans, Wallie Lackey and Sherman Lackey. > > Hewit > Mrs. Stephen Arthur died at her home in Lawrence county, Thursday, March 29. > The funeral services were held at Bloom Furnace March 31, after which the > remains were taken to South Webster for burial. > > Cross Roads > Mrs. Alice Marsh and Mrs. Belle Buckley gave a birthday dinner at the home > of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Finley McNeal last Thursday in honor of their > father, he being 81 years old that day. He was born in 1819, and was the son > of Dr. Gabriel McNeal, one of the pioneer settlers of Jackson county. A > photograph of the house and 18 persons were taken by Miss Amy Marsh of > Eifort, a granddaughter of Mr. McNeal. Those present from a distance were > Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Johnson of Banner, Misses Maude Buckley and Sadie > Sheward of Jackson, Mrs. Hala Jaynes of Oak Hill, and Elmer McNeal of > Wellston. Others present were Mrs. Lib Radabaugh and three daughters, Alice, > Chloe and Edith, David Jones, Linn Buckley, Bert and Edith Marsh. The day > was pleasantly spent and all wish Mr. McNeal many more happy birthdays. > > Mr. Geo Enstler and sisters Ina and Crillie of McArthur, were the guests of > their brother Des Enstler, the popular B.&O. agent at this place, last week. > > Prof. Clarence Henson of Athens, spent part of last week here the guest of > his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Henson. > > Miss Chloe Radabaugh left Monday for Washington C.H., where she will spend > the summer. > > W.K. Davis of Coalton, was here on business last Wednesday. > > Our school closed Wednesday with an exhibition at night. Mr. Frank Scurlock > the teacher, has taught a successful school > > The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Os Wollam of Madison, was interred at the > Cross Roads cemetery last Tuesday. > > (new column) > Mr. Owen Hopkins after a three weeks' visit up in the country, returned to > the city Monday. > > Mr. Everett Evans of Oak Hill, is now in the city, employed as bookkeeper > with Mr. E.O. Jones & Co. > > Springer > Mr. O.L. Harris left Tuesday for Columbus where he will engage in painting > this summer. Much could be said of Orval as a fine painter. > > The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maple of this place is ill at this > writing. > > Misses Vera Springer and Frances Wills attended the last day of school at > Whickey Run. > > Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dray and Miss Verna Wills of Schooley, and Mr. and Mrs. > Rich Wills and son Oral, of Glen Nell were the guests of James Wills and > family Sunday. > > Miss Ora and Henry Rennick of Richmondale spent Sunday with their grand > parents Mr. and Mrs. White. > > Ed Leach made a business trip to Wellston Saturday. > > Mr. and Mrs. Springer were shopping in the county seat last Tuesday. > > Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Willis of Limerick visited the latter's parents over > Sunday. > > Mr. and Mrs. Geo. White of Frankfort visited the former's parents Mr. and > Mrs. Chas. White Sunday. > > Miss Lulu Springer closed a seven months term of school at Richmondale > Friday with an entertainment in afternoon. The exercises consisted of > declarations, recitations and music by the Mandolin Club. Miss Grace Miller, > Miss Gray and Miss Clymer with their schools went to enjoy the day with Miss > Springer. All speak highly of her as a teacher. > > Rio Grande > Mr. Chas. Ferrel of the O.H.E. is visiting his parents Dr. and Mrs. Winn. > > Mr. E.W. Edwards entered college Monday after having taught a successful > term of district school. > > Miss Nina Bowles of Gallipolis spent last week visiting her friend Miss > Maude Smith. > > Death Roll- > Lackey - Mrs. Matilda (Jones) Lackey died at her home in Bloomfield township > Wednesday, April 4th, after an illness extending over many weeks. The > funeral was held Friday at 10 a.m., services in the Herdman Church. Mrs. > Lackey was the daughter of John Jones, Tanner, deceased, and the widow of > James E. Lackey, deceased. Her aged mother who is an octogenarian, and three > sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of this county, Mrs. Michael Lackey, of > Gallia and Mrs. Cunningham of Nebraska, survive. > > Brohard- Mr. Lloyd Brohard died April 5. He had suffered an injury in a mine > accident about 15 years ago. Several operations had been performed upon him > but none gave him permanent relief. Recently he began to suffer greatly, and > he was operated upon April 5, but it was then discovered, that it was too > late, and he died as stated. he was a good citizen and his death is > deplored. > > Allen-Thomas Allen aged twenty-four years died Saturday at his home at > Jefferson Furnace. Death resulted from the effects of measles. The funeral > was held Sunday, Rev. Moore officiating. The remains were interred at Horeb > Cemetery. > > Currie-Mrs. Mary Currie died April 7, at Diamond aged 92 years. Death was > caused by paralysis. > > Davies- Daniel L. Davies the venerable father of Judge David Davis of > Cincinnati died last Sunday aged 84 years. His remains were taken to Tyn > Rhos in Gallia County for interment April 11. His wife died August 1, 1898. > Two sons, David and Lot, and two daughters, Mrs. Passmore and Mrs. Lyman, > survive, also three brothers, John D., David and Lot, and one sister, Mrs. > Rogers. > > >