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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

6

Cornwell relatives visit Athens as community notes

Miss Bertha and Catherine Cornwell of Athens visit brother Charles Cornwell and wife. Erwin, a Channcy business visitor, and Miss Constance Lewis, Jacksonville teacher, attend local gatherings. The Joyce Morgan funeral is noted, and Pythian Sisters meet at the lodge. Parkins returns home after hospital stay and Gleiser Grove worker Needham handles wiring at Stoeckheim building. Sunday school hosts Serpent’s Bite topic. churches invite strangers to services.

Bertha Catherine Cornwell Athens Charles Cornwell Erwin

Trimble Men Wade and Richards Visit On Friday

W B Wade and Charlies Richards of Trimble were seen in town Friday while traveling by bus.

W. B Wade Charlies Richards Trimble

Glouster Daily Messen Offers Short Subscriptions

Local notice promotes W H Stahl as Besenger representative and urges readers to subscribe for a few months at a low monthly price.

Glouster Messen W. H. Stahl Besenger

Fauht's Sacreés and The wee Abrahamlie Covenants

jr A R Parrar of the Church of Christ offers a morning sub Sunday on Fauht's Sacreés and an evening diagram MOFTHOL with the subject The wee Abrahamlie Covenants.

A. R. Parrar Church of Christ Fauht

Miracles Sermon Announced by Methodist Episcopal Pastor

In Jackson the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday morning will feature a sermon by the pastor titled Miracles. The service will explore the nature of miracles and their relevance to faith today.

Methodiat Episcopal Church Ofackson

Student visits Glouster public schools from Ohio university

Ernest Hammond, a student at the normal school of Ohio University in Athens, visited the Glouster public schools on Friday afternoon.

Ernest Hammond Ohio University Athens Glouster

Miss Bessie Curfman Returns to Grammar Room Post Illness

Miss Bessie Curfman resumes her instruction in the grammar room on Friday after missing several days due to sickness. Her sister Mrs Anna Clark acted as substitute during her illness.

Bessie Curfman Anna Clark

Oven for Stoecklein Bakery Arrives from Chicago

The Chicago oven for J. W. Stoecklein's new bakery arrived late this week. A company representative is on site to oversee installation and placement.

J. W. Stoecklein Chicago

Visitors in Athens and Nelsonville Hosts

Mra BE Duncan and Mra Leda Hongheon visited Athens on Thursday. Rev L G Matheny of Nelsonville stayed with Dr and Mrs W A Pride at their home.

Mra BE. Duncan Leda Hongheon Athens Rev L. G) Matheny Nelsonville W. A. Pride

John Joryce in Athens Ventures into Cliven Business

Athens resident John Joryce spends a few days exploring a cliven business venture with talks and other activities reported in local notes.

John Joryce Athens

Prom Tuesday Dathy and Local Social Notes

Mrs FE Koons and Mrs F P Keintz with Miss LaVagehe Kasler spent Monday in the capital city. Oscar Stine, Ohio University senior, was here over Sunday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Stine. M D Morgan of Columbus visited Miss Fauntelle Clark. Oscar Plait of Corning spent Sunday with Miss Dora Gibson. Mr and Mrs Eimer C Morris are parents of a daughter born Saturday evening. Mrs J W Morgan and daughter Beatrice of Columbus are visiting Dr and Mrs J G Brower this week. Miss Wilda Wright of Juntion City joined the Giouster post office after prior work there. Mr and Mrs Z M Blower of Trindle visited last Saturday. Nellie Vernon returned Saturday from Athens to visit Mrs James Williams. Horseshoes flourish at the livery stable of Daneherty & Sisk with frequent skilled players. Miss Anna Jones of Athens spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones.

Mra. FE Koons F. P. Keintz LaVagehe Kasler Oscar Stine Ohio University Thomas Stine M. D. Morgan Columbus Fauntelle Clark Oscar. Plait of Corning Dora Gibson Eimer C. Morris J. W. Morgan Beatrice of Columbus J. G Brower Wilda Wright Junetion City Giouster Wright 2. M. Blower Trindle Nellie Vernon James Williams Athens Daneherty & “Sisk Anna Jones Lewis Jones Otto C."ronsh Ald Witli’ Gon Darrell Kern-Mason William Wells Newark Johnstown N. J. Dean Amesville Deancie Hemlock George Joseph Isaac G Jones Rendville John Myers Nelsonville Duncan Tom Lookenatta Aliee Vernon Latthimer Gladys Sapy Henshaw Hunterdon Waseall W. H. Duncan Glouster Livery Company KH. Eddy Fred Baker McLeish Mine Ethel Pickering Maude Gibson Clay Joan Angle Jerry Truex Jerry Goodwell Narl Pedicord Lola Alderman New Lexington Evangelist Bennett Robert Dunnette W. FP. Haden Liggie Gibson Ht. W. Penred Trimble Edson Kelley Ray Graham Clark's Chapel Henry Lauer Kenneth Sams Edward Sheridan Wilfred Holland Anna McClain Della Love Effie Sams Long Run Ruby Sprague Mary Mulligan Angel Ridge Ida Downey Mary Frost Cora Tedrow Hawk Judson Bodkeine Mareh

Athens Residents and Visitors Share Weekend News

Local notes list guests and visits across Athens, Nelsonville, Amesville, and Glouster. Includes wedding guests at Kern Mason ceremony, miners’ family weekends, and several residents traveling to Newark Johns town Columbus Hemlock and New Lexington for sales, meetings, and medical or church events.

Pneumonia Fearfully Weak Man Recovered by New Discovery

Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a spring 1906 attack of pneumonia with a severe cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold by McKee’s drug store. 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.

Jesse P. Morris Skippers Dr. King McKee’s

Bridge plan ties Coolville to Parkersburg via $400000 line

John Mctaughlin visited Athens on business as residents of Parkersburg and Belpre push a new bridge across the Ohio River. The project, costing 400000, will carry street cars wagons and pedestrians and spur the Parkersburg Belpre and Pomeroy traction line via Torch and Coolville.

John Mctaughlin Athens Heyvan Parkersburg Troy Tow Mall Ohio River Parkershburg Belpre Pomeroy

Brought to Ouster Today

Nicholas Schnor a former Hollister resident was killed in a mine accident at Harrie berg Himeis Phipeday He left Hollister last November for The neis and worked on a coal machine in that state He and Misjah Dyson a city resident working in Silinore were en route home for a farm visit The remains arrived and were taken to James Clark Hollister for family services Interment set in Hollister cemetery Also Bartlett Russell dies at 57 asthma death funeral in Buehtel led by Rev Morgan Lewis Interment in Dew cemetery at Buehtel

Glonster Maren Nicholas Schnor Hollister Harrieberg Himeis Phipeday Sehnor Neis Misjah Dyson Silinore Mr. Senior James Clark Illinois Foresters Red Men Hollister Cemetery T. PD. Lewis Rachel Lewis Bartlett Russell Russell Buehtel Morgan Lewis

Spicer Queried as Ketras Calls Ee Meteriel Weekend

Ketras called Ee Meteriel Saturday and Sunday. Cash Wolfe visited the home of Carl Hines on Friday.

Mr. Spicer Ketras Mr. Cash Wolfe Carl Hines

Doan's Kidney Pills Promising Back Pain Relief

An Athens reader Henry Logan endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, praising relief from backache and fatigue after using two boxes. The ad attributes kidney function to blood filtration and health, citing Foster Milburn Co as U. S. agents and 50 cent price.

Henry Logan Washington Street West Washington Street Athens Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Measuring social by Christian Endeavor society

The measuring social under the Christian Endeavor society of the Church of Christ Friday evening was a very successful affair. The program consisted of vocal and instrumental music and recitations, after which refreshments were served.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ

Gas Line Repair Near Mine 252 By Lost Run Crew

Charles James and a crew from Lost Run repaired a gas line break near Mine 252. The IS-inch pipe supplies gas to the Sugar Grove field from West Virginia, with the line running to the area.

Charles James Lost Run Sugar Grove West Virginia

Graham's Chapel Community Notes and Local Visitors

A rural column lists guests visiting Graham's Chapel area including Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClain and Nellie from near Jerseyville, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lauer of Judson, Avon McGrath of Athens, and others. It notes Miss Mary Mulligan of Ange Ridge closing a term at the local school and mentions Dr. Shoop's Restorative as a local health advertisement.

Robert McClain Nellie F. Douglan Jerseyville Henry Lauer Judson Poston Mary Mulligan Ange Ridge

Coal company seeks new shaft. locals host visitors and guests

Officials of the Jahrig Coal company were here last week planning to sink another shaft. Bert Martin and family stayed with Frank Simmons. Ridney Waikina, home from Columbus, plans to attend spring term in Athens. Several locals welcomed visitors from Athens, Welston, Marshfield, and Fast Palestine.

M. Jacoby J. R. Leslie Athens Maralsfield Frank Simmons James Clinton Welston James K. Kelley Anderson Ind Lester Stanley

Saloon Keeper John Wagoner Faces Repeated Liquor Charge

John Wagoner of Buchtel, Nelsonville Co, is charged again with selling intoxicants to an intoxicated person after prior warnings. The case stems from sales to Jon Kinnear. James Kinnear swore the affidavit. Wagoner, notified by telephone, will plead this afternoon. this marks his third arrest in months for illegal liquor sales.

Wagoner Buchtel Jon Kinnear James *Kinnear

Pleasant Valley Local Notes and Visitations

Mr. Lyon of West Virginia visits his daughter Mrs. J H Fordham. Miss Anna Dye closes a successful term at Deep Hollow. A crowd from this place and Bethany Ridge visits William Hurst. W S Dye in Athens to see son Alfred injured in the mine. Albert Davis of West Virginia guests of cousin Josie Fordham. County Surveyor Hibbard of Athens surveys locally. Rent Leake moves to Charles Townsend property. Iva Durant visits her parents W W Windsor. Cephas Coplinger moves into Fred Barrows house.

Lyon West Virginia J. H. Fordham Anna Dye Deep Hollow Bethany Ridge William Hurst Dye Athens Alfred Albert Davis Josie Fordham Hibbard Rent Leake Charles Townsend Iva Durant W. W. Wind

Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets Advertised

An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets claiming to relieve pain by improving blood circulation. It promises pain relief in about 20 minutes with 20 tablets costing 25 cents and offers a free package by writing to Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.

Shoop Drugzisia Dr. Shoop Racine Wis Henderson Crider Drug Co

Mrs Herron Dies After Illness at Franklin Avenue

Mrs W J Herron aged 57 died at her son Warren Herron’s home on Franklin avenue after a heart ailment. She previously lived in Marshfield and Columbus. Funeral services will be held in Marshfield Thursday conducted by Rev Vermillion.

W. J. Herron Warren Herron Franklin Avenue Herron Columbus Marshfield Vermillion

Social Notebook from Northwest Ames District

Miss Bessie Wilcox a Sand Rock teacher attended a Saturday dance hosted by George Limecote. Linscott superintendent La 8 Linscott visited Amesville Saturday. Winfred Wenmmer visited Jacksonville Monday. District No 13 school closed Friday with large attendance and enjoyable exercises. Miss Fannie Fleming and Cora Linscott Run visited Hooper Ridge Friday. Fred Wolfe listed as sick. Navy carrier delayed at D. 8 Linscott Monday due to heavy rain. Mr H A Wolfe family visited Warren McDaniels Sunday. Charles Wolfe sold a horse to William Zariey of Federal for 175 dollars.

Bessie Wilcox Sand Rock George Limecote Wilcox M. F. Wilcox Linscott Hooper Ridge Amesville Winfred Wenmmer Jacksonville Fannie Fleming Cora Linscott Run Fred Wolfe H. A. Wolfe Lucy Warren McDaniels Charles Wolfe William Zariey Federal

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Mild Purge Remedy

An old advertisement notes Io trouble from liver and bowel stagnation, claiming Dr King's New Life Pills purify the system and remove poison causing jaundice. Priced at 25 cents at McKee's drug store.

Dr. King McKee

Marshfield Local Notes and Announcements

MARSHFIELD. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Trune Rus sell, a daughter. Mr. Charles Stewart of Chicago visits his mother in this place. The Marshfield Telephone company to have a new central office. Mr. F. M. Barker will build a new house this spring. Impure blood runs you down and makes you an easy victim for organic diseases. Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood cures the cause builds you up.

Trune Russell Charles Stewart Chicago Marshfield Telephone Company F. M. Barker

Barstow Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Lizzie Barstow files for divorce and child custody from Charles H. Barstow in Athens County Court of Common Pleas alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Charles H. Barstow must answer within six weeks from March 12, 1908, or a decree may be granted.

Charles H. Barstow Lizzie Barstow Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

American Forests and Native Medicinal Roots Mentioned

The piece notes that American forests yield abundant medicinal plants known by eminent medical writers and indigenous people before Europeans. It credits Dr. Pierce with original processes for native root medicines, made without alcohol or habit forming drugs, and states a full ingredients list appears on each bottle wrapper.

Pr. Pierce B. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

England France Germany Washington District of Columbia Uster Constance Lewis We Jacksonville School Mise Fauntele Clark New Texington Evangelist J Henvett Joyce ‘Morgan Hotel Gordon ‘ Ty B. FP. Jackson The Methodist Episcopal 7 Pythian Steters Kof *Tal Keeter Parkins Saleaman Sabina Flour Mill Company Sabina Parkas Grant Hospital Jumbus Aphitia Parkins G. P. Needham Glousier @eal Company Stoeckheim Methodist Epworth League Christian Endeavor Society Death Coolville Izen Doan Graham's Chapel Avon McGrath Hubert Hawk Laters William Tedrow Homer Howe Luhrig Edna Evans Robert McClanahan This Place D. Goldsberry Asd Lahrig John Holdren Dundas Ida Thomas John Wagoner Nelsonville, Co John Pleasant Valley Sor Cephas Coplinger Fred Barrows Mrs Herron Northwest Ames Cabstv Dimitra Vigaatare Lotti Eful Pat Matinee Moving Pictures Palmer House E. C. Burchfield Proprietor H. H. Haning Lawrence & Bean Fire and Life Insurance Athens, Ohio Bernard R. LeRoy M. D Dr. LeRoy LeRoy Bank Building
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