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.

Karen, I want to thank you very much for your typing efforts. Everett Evans is a relative of mine and I think that I will find that some of the Davis people have a connection with my family as well. Thanks again!! Diana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Davis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 9:16 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. > > > >