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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
4
President Roosevelt believes a pact between Senators Foraker and Dick can end Ohio factional fighting. The arrangement favors appointing candidates endorsed by local organizations when neither senator has a strong personal stake, highlighting strong personal interest as a key political power element.
Rev. F. M. Hurley delivered an Easter sermon as the Center Stake school closed a successful term under Bertha Lively. Sherman Parker completed a term at Chase and prepared to move. Various residents—Blanche Newman, Grandma Stewart, George Douglas, Mrs. D. S. Phillips, E. G. Angell, John Ator, Gladys Sloane, Molly Jeffers—are noted in health, travel, schooling, property exchanges, and upcoming moves.
Miss Ada Kemp returns to Parkersburg after two weeks with grandmother Mrs F W Jones. Miss Minnie Jackson comes from Marietta where she stayed months. Pauline and Johnie Brewster spent days in Parkersburg and left Monday. O G Dye closed his school with a literary program. Mrs Bird Kemp of Parkersburg visited her mother. Mrs Clara Dunfee of Parkersburg stayed with sisters Mrs Brewster and Mrs Jones. Blackburn of Nelsonville visiting a few days. Preaching at Baptist church Sunday morning and M E church evening. Georgia Cheadle and Lelia Russell called on friends Tuesday.
LYSANDER. Rev Massie will fill his regular appointment at Graham Chapel Saturday night and Sunday. Sunday school was reorganized at Graham Chapel with Superintendent Herbert Downey assistant Lewis Dailey secretary Bessie Hampton. The remains of Mrs John Davis were laid to rest in Mansfield cemetery on Willow creek Monday afternoon at 2.
Stace Sayers and Chauncey’s wife spent Easter with Mr and Mrs Keley Easter. E Robinson made a business trip to Glouster. Mr and Mrs Fleming welcomed son Milton Berry, a ten pound boy. The section foreman moved into a house on Harvey Easler’s farm. Ed McCune of Trimble spent several days last week with Wm Fleming and wife.
Miss Bessie Watkins spent Sunday with Miss Emma Francis at Athens. Mr and Mrs John Snyder and children visited relatives at Zaleski recently. Miss Mannie Albaugh of Mineral visited friends here last week. Miss Adria Duncan of Canaanville
Is visiting her sister Mrs Fred Turner. Will Holland spent the latter part of last week at his home in Straite ville. Supt Dumaree was in Athens Saturday. Miss Goldie Pickering of Union visited relatives here Friday. Miss Rosalie Beckle who has been quite ill in Athens returned home Monday. She is somewhat improved.
Leo Smith of Glouster spent last week as a guest of home friends. Ambrose Kinnen and sister Kathryn of Anthony visited their brother Mike and family on Sunday. Henry Warner concluded a successful school term here Friday. Miss Katie Klingenberg stayed in Decaturville for a couple of days. Miss Bella Chalfant, lately with her brother Elza in Jacksonville, returned home Tuesday.
Dell Norris and wife visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Norris from Marshfield. A ten pound son was born March 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voorhees. Dana Busch visits his parents Dr. P. T. Busch and family. Feam Cole and family of Broadwell move in with his mother Mrs. Lucy Shirley. Fred Hammond went to Athens to clerk for Sam Sommer. J H Rice and family spent Easter with Mrs. Rice’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Rodehaver at Gaysville. M I Ewers demolishes old shop to build a two story replacement. Quarterly church meeting planned for next Sunday evening and Monday morning. Sile Biddison visits Athens the first of the week.
Miss Laura Roe visits Findlay as Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McVay host a surprise reception for pastor Dr. G Walton King marking his birthday. He receives a bound Bible as program unfolds with refreshments. Mrs F Earl DeWeese of Chillicothe visits and will sing at the Presbyterian church. Christian Endeavorers plan a reception for new university students Friday in the church chapel.
Athens Village Council approves Mill Street Addition to the village name Mill Street Addition to said Village covering lots 1366 to 1398. The ordinance becomes effective after passage and legal publication and recording by the addition's proprietors Mary C de teigner and Emma L Carpenter. Henry Logan mayor and W B Golden clerk certify the ordinance dated April 4, 1904 with April 7 12 dates noted.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Trustees of Ohio University Athens Ohio until 12 noon CST Friday May 6 1904 for labor and materials to erect a library building. Plans and specs are on file with Frank L Packard Architect Columbus and L M Jewett Secretary Athens. Proposals must include a 50 percent bond and bidders must enter a contract within ten days of letting. The right to reject bids is reserved.
Marriage license records show Sammel Beal and Mary E. Seiple of Athens. Winfield S. Johnson of Logan and Golden G. Young of Nelsonville. Fred D. Guthrie and Elizabeth F. Boyer of Athens. John F. King of Pittsburgh and Emma Reese of Athens. Francis P. Frebault with Orlina M. Linnell of Jacksonville. Homer Stout of Tuppers Plains and Mertie J. Stout of Coolville. Wm. Partlow of Jackson and Malissa McClellan of Donaville. Thos. F. Flaherty and Ethel Higley of Coolville. Erwin L. Sanders and Mabel Woodworth of Millfield.
A family horse with harness and an almost new high grade rubber tired phaeton for sale. The horse is safe, good tempered and suitable for saddle or side saddle riding. View at Vans Livery between April 11 and 16.
State mine inspector E G Biddison, now based in Youngstown, spent the first of the week in Athens attending to official business and inspecting interests.
Two houses offered for sale feature one eight room dwelling with slate roof and cistern water inside, gas for heat and light, and sewer connections. Located in a good neighborhood.
See the handsome display of Millinery at L Y Cook's on April 7 featuring New York patterns. The showroom offers latest hats and styles for the season.
Nine room dwelling with furnace gas hot and cold water soft water two stairways large attic four room cellar on corner lot near business district. E B Clarke listed in Adams Express office.
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