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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1909

Page

3

Athens Friday social and business visitors listed

A compilation notes several locals and visitors including A Campbell of Jacksonville and Charles Cameron in Glouster on business. Mrs. B F Beverage of Chauncey visits Athens relatives. DeVore of New Marshfield visits H D Nice. Mae Poston leaves for Toledo. Snyder of Coolville and Chappelear visit Trimble. Scott Allen goes to Chillicothe for Easter. Lawrence Lawhead travels to Ironton for aunt's funeral. Emma Blackwood of Gallipolis visits Lancaster street. Fred Kvoss and Dan James travel to Columbus for a Round Up show. Sisson of Middleport visits Ewing. Hunter to Xenia. Louise King Walls in Nelsonville training for oratorical contest. Mary Elizabeth Gunder and daughter plan Corning visit. Helen Crippen heads to Columbus for Sunday with aunt.

Local Notes From North Congress Street and Nearby

Miss Kate Boyd remains seriously ill at home on North Congress Street with pneumonia. Mrs. W. G. Logan returned from Albany after visiting relatives. Dr. O. D. Hall of Norcross Georgia visits his brother R. E. B. Hall on Franklin Avenue. OWV Daggett of the Home Furnishing company conducted business in Columbus. Miss Mabel Murphy of Albany visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Logan. James Josten in Parkersburg purchasing supplies for Gibisonville Oil Company. Mrs. W. E. Ellett leaves for a three week visit with her mother in Baltimore. Representative A. J. Crawford of Glouster transacts business in the city.

Kate Boyd North Congress Street O. D. Hall Norcross, Ga R. E B. Hall Franklin Avenue Mabel Murphy Albany Mrs Henry Logan

Bank cashier visits Columbus on business

cC and O Bleness, cashier of the Security Savings Bank, arrived in Columbus today as a business visitor.

Cc & O'Bleness the Security Savings Bank Columbus

Local residents tied to traveling and visits across towns

Miss Olive Weber visits Cincinnati relative at state hospital. Ray Loos leaves to spend Easter in Coshocton. John Moore in city on UMWA business. Prosecuting Attorney Foster and Deputy Sheriff Lowery visit Parkersburg on official duties. Grace Stickney heads to Columbus for stay with Crooks. Mrs. Bellows travels to Albany for her father’s illness. Mr and Mrs Linscott travel to Amesville due to mother’s illness. Mrs Stalder and daughter return from Martetta after visit. Miss Mabel Thomas leaves Middleport for Cincinnati relatives.

Foster Lowery Parkersburg Mabel Thomas Middleport John Cross Cincinnati

Local Family Visits Across Ohio in Late Week

Mrs. Charles P. Kircher and sister Burr Forrest of Middleport visited sister Mrs. George Wyatt in Glouster for two days. Mrs. G D Reach of Zaleski, visiting her daughter Mrs. James P Wood Jr., left for Columbus to see daughter Mrs. Arthur Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sherlock and daughter Alice of Bremen called on Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chappelear. Mildred Francis returned from a two week visit in Columbus accompanied by Mrs. Roy Who. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimm travelled to Columbus to visit former sisters Emma and Myrtle Grimm, then to Toledo. George L. Pake, long at Hiram Stright’s home, left for Portsmouth with husband and sister Jeannette Barker.

Charles P. Kircher Burr Forrest Middleport George Wyatt Glouster G. D. Reach Zaleski James P Wood, Jr Arthur Johnson Columbus Mildred Francis Roy Charles Grimm Emma Hes Myrtle Grim Wil Toledo George L. Pake Hiram Stright Portsmouth Jeannette Barker John Joyce Varian Marietta George Lewis Hollister

Carpenter Leaves Today for New Assignment

A brief dispatch notes Carpenter departed today for a new assignment, with no additional details provided on his destination or role.

Easter Visit Causes Travel to Cincinnati

Mr. J. D. Brown left today to spend Easter in Cincinnati as guest of his son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davis. Mrs. Frank R. Gross returned Friday from a several days visit with her mother Mrs. B. A. Hossom in Jackenville.

J. D. Brown Cincinnati T. J. Davis Frank R. Gross B. A. Hossom Jackenville

Miss Mary Crummit a Glendale Seminary guest in Cincinnati

Miss Mary Crummit of Jackson visits Cincinnati as a guest of her brother Frank Crummit. The pupil of Glendale Seminary in Cincinnati travels to stay with her brother for a period, with local family hospitality noted.

Mary Crummit Jackson Glendale Seminary Cinncinnati Frank Crummit

Local social visits span several towns this Sunday

Mr and Mrs M M Russell and Miss Lucile Duffee traveled to Trimble today to spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs W B Johnson and friends. Mrs Julia Dew and children Wheeler and Jeannette arrived from Logan Friday for a few days with Mr and Mrs Fred I Preston. Laura M Wlastings returned to Vanesaville to teach at West View School after a week's visit with sisters. Mrs Charles Weber and daughter Olive head home to Cincinnati after visiting Dr K L Weber at the State Hospital.

M. M. Russell Lucile Duffee Trimble W. B. Johnson Julia Dew Wheeler and Jeannette Logan Fred I. Preston Laura M. Wlastings Vanesaville West View School Charles Weber Olive K. L. Weber State Hospital Cincinnati

Mrs George Baner Injures Shoulder in Home Accident

Mrs George Baner tripped and fell Thursday while doing chores, dislocating her right shoulder. The injury is not serious but will confine her to the house for some time.

George Baner

Miss Mayme Liddle Takes Stenographer Post in Oriental

Miss Mayme Liddle of Wheeling West Virginia visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Biddle. She has accepted a position as stenographer and bookkeeper for the Oriental Ol company and will return Monday to resume duties.

Mayme Liddle Wheeling W. Va John Biddle Miss Biddle The Oriental Ol Company

Williams and company resume tour from Lash home visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams and Mr. Scott Ford, musical director of the Arrival of Kitty company, who have stayed with Mrs. Williams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lash, for a week, left today for Fostoria to resume their tour after a week's rest.

C. S. Williams Scott Ford Kitty” Company

Sunday Visitors Reported Across Several Towns

From Mondeys Daily John Cox visited in Chilli cothe while Albert J. Jones was a business visitor in Millfield Ernest Gross spent Sunday in Columbus with friends Russell Fuller and Henry Hibbard were Columbus visitors Sunday John Fox of Columbus stayed with friends over Sunday Mr and Mrs J L Edmundson spent Sunday with friends in Columbus Mr and Mrs M T Walsh visited friends in Shawnee Miss Mary Crook of Columbus is the guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Cook

Mondey’s Daily John Cox Chillicothe Albert J. Jones Millfield Ernest Gross Columbus John Fox J. L. Edmundson Mrs. M. T. Walsh Shawnee Mary Crook Robert Cook

Cleveland grace Goddard visits Grace Jewell

Miss Grace Goddard of Cleveland was the guest Sunday of Miss Grace Jewell, sharing a social visit and friendly reunion.

Grace Goddard Cleveland Grace Jewell

Bride Sprains Ankle After Train Change

A bride, switching trains, badly sprains her ankle. Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves pain and swelling, restoring strength by next day. Local anecdotes praise the product. multiple small notices follow about various individuals and ongoing illnesses.

Athens Visitor and Local Social Calls

Mr. William Caskey of Warkersburg visited Athens this morning. Miss Avis Dean returned Sunday from a week with relatives in Cheshire. Mrs. CC Beiber of Zanesville is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Dilts.

William Caskey Warkersburg Athens Misa Avis Dean Cheshire CC. F. Beiber Zanesville James Dilts

Mr J C Gillett Sets Off On New Martinsville Trip

Mr J C Gillett left this morning for a few days business trip to New Martinsville West Virginia.

J. C. Gillett New Martinsville W. Va

Miss Verna Johnson Returns from Columbus Visit

Miss Verna Johnson arrived Sunday morning after spending a week with relatives in Columbus.

Verna Johnson Columbus

Mrs Arthur Anderson Visits Gillilan Family in Toreh

Mrs Arthur Anderson spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Rew ben Gillilan in Toreh.

Arthur Anderson Rewben Gillilan Toreh

Snow from Columbus Checks on Local Business Interests

A Columbus visitor arrived this morning to attend to business interests in the area, noting ongoing activity and potential negotiations.

Snow Columbus

Chauncey Woman Guests Sunday Among Family

Mrs William Shields of Chauncey visited her mother, Mrs William Cornell, Sunday. Mr Harry Crane of Columbus was the guest of Mr and Mrs Theodore Dean and family Sunday.

William Shields Chauncey William Cornell Harry Crane Columbus Theodore Dean

Local visitors from Cincinnati Zanesville and Columbus

Rev. Robert Lewis of Cincinnati visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lewis. Emmett Looper of Starling O. M. A. in Columbus stayed over Sunday with his parents. Roll Carpenter of Zanesville visited his mother Mrs Parker Carpenter Saturday and Sunday.

Robert. Lewis Cincinnati A. M. Lewis Emmett Looper Starling O. M. A Columbus Roll Carpenter Zanesville Parker Carpenter

Local residents visit notable Ohio towns this weekend

Mr Elza Armstrong of Hebbardsville and Mr J C Campbell traveled to Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs V C Loos stayed with Mr and Mrs A J Vorhes in Nelsonville. Major and Mrs J M Welsh visited Parkersburg to see their son Dr D W Welch. The Southerton couple hosted Mrs Southerton’s brother Mr Benjamin Neutzling from Pomeroy. Will Cline visited his mother Mrs Mary Thine on University Terrace. Dr C Hi Thompson spent Sunday in Columbus with Mrs Thompson visiting her sister Mrs Clara Stewart.

Elza Armstrong Hebbardsville J. C. Campbell Columbus Major Mrs. J. M. Welsh Parkersburg D. W. Welch Will Cline Gallipolis Mary Thine University Terrace C. Hi. Thompson Thompson Clara Stewart

Columbus Guests Attend Sheldon Reception

Mr. George Johnston and Miss Myrtle Phillips of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Sheldon. Miss Lertha Wailey, after a visit with Miss Margaret Edith Jones, returned home in Cleveland Saturday.

George Johnston Myrtle Phillips Columbus Charles V. Sheldon Lertha Wailey Margaret Edith Jones Cleveland

Local Guests Visit the Gilletts and Slerets

Mrs J H Gillett and her children and Miss Magdalene Hubler of Rh ID 3 were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs J C Gillett. Arthur J Sleret and Miss Ada Hughes were guests of Abs J G Sleret, the former’s parents, in Chillicothe Sunday.

J. H. Gillett Magdalene Hubler Rh. ID J. C. Gillett Arthur J. Sleret Miss Ada Highes Mr. and Abs. J. G. Sleret Chillicothe

Roundup at the Southern features J P Robbins and John Lynch

J P Robbins and John Lynch attended in Columbus Saturday night to see The Roundup, marking a successful week at the Southern. Mrs Whipple Mrs R H Burson Mrs Meighen and Miss Hertha Cathers of Columbus visited Sunday with Miss Hazel Pennybaker.

J.P. Robbins John Lynch Columbus Southern Whipple R. H. Burson Meighen Hertha Cathers Hazel Pennybaker

Pickering visit to ill parents and schoolmaster visit

Charles C. Pickering of Middleport came Sunday to see his parents Mr and Mrs B Pickering who are confined at home by a severe illness. Prof M J Andrew principal of the Central Fairmount school in Cincinnati and his daughter attended a schoolmasters conference Friday and Saturday and visited with his daughter Miss Lou Andrew.

Arthur Taylor O. U Taylor Carthage Township Charles C. Pickering Middleport 8. B. Pickering M. J. Andrew Central Fairmount School Cincinnati Lou Andrew

Gypsy Queen Mary Gorman Buried in Cincinnati

Funeral services for Queen Mary Gorman wife of James Cordon King of the Gypsies were held in Cincinnati with ceremonies at St Joseph cemetery and later at Gypsy camps. Died November 6 1908 in Pittsburg Kanler body shipped to Cincinnati and placed in vault. About 60 gypsies from every tribe attended Cumminsville caravan to the cemetery. Father Hickey presided at the grave.

Cincinnati Mary Gorman James Cordon St. Joseph Cemery Pittsburg Kanler Clineinilal Mill Creek Valley Cumminsville Father Hickey

Emperor knighthoods Stolypin after Easter honors

In St Petersburg on April 12 the emperor issued a decree praising Premier Stolypin for patriotic labors and conferring knighthood of the Order of the White Rogie as part of Easter honors.

Four Freight Lines Sign Agreement With Engineers

Four of the packing freight lines reached a pact with their engineers. The Western Transit Company, the Anchor Line, the Lehigh Valley Transportation Company and the Rutland Transit Company agreed on terms.

Uffelo WN. Y Western Transit Company Anchor Line Lehigh Valley Transportation Company Rutland Transit

Earthquake Rocks Sundsvall Sweden and Copenhagen

A violent earthquake struck near Sundsvall Sweden on April 12. The quake lasted nearly a minute and caused considerable damage per reports from Copenhagen observers.

Sweden Copenhagen Sundsvall

Cleveland Welcomes Garfield in City Reception

Cleveland Ohio April 12 James R Garfield former secretary of the interior returned here after years in public service under Roosevelt administration. He was tendered a reception by business and professional men. Garfield will practice law in this city.

Cleveland Garfield James R. Garfield Secretary of the Interior Roosevelt

Condemned Man Tries Death by Own Action

Harry Holden, convicted of the double murder of Barney and Julius Jacobs pawnbrokers, attempted to hang himself in his county jail cell in Cleveland Ohio. A deputy sheriff rescued Holden from the attempted suicide.

Cleveland Iarry Holden Barney Julius Jacobs Holden

Weston Renews Journey

Edward Payson Weston the pedestrian resumed his journey at 12:05 a.m. after spending Sunday in Toledo Ohio. He is scheduled to reach Bryan sixty miles west tonight.

Weston Toledo Edward Payson Weston Bryan

Attorney General Cracks Down on Overvalued Dressed Beef

Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham orders an immediate stop to overvaluing dressed beef in transit. An investigation into Chicago beef packing complaints found alleged fictitious valuations on grease beef claimed as injured or destroyed. Wade H. Ellis assisted during the Chicago visit.

Washington Wickersham Chicago Wade H. Ellis

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Athens Resident

Athens citizen Mrs Jennie Mills reports kidney and rheumatic pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Henderson Crider Drug. She credits the remedy with rapid improvement after three boxes and urges others to choose Doan's, noting price at 50 cents and Buffalo NY agents Foster Milburn Co.

Dean Athens Jennie Mills Henderson-Crider Drago Hame Doan Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Trimble Area Oil Firm Planned With Local Backers

An oil company likely to be formed will include Trimble residents S S Danford C D Powell Dr W G Danford and Stacy Sayres with Walter Wolf and Mr Ohlinger of Nelsonville. The new firm seeks 25000 capital with about 3600 acres under lease in Athens and Morgan counties and promising Ringgold area near production wells within 200 yards.

Trimble S.S. Danford C. D. Powell W. G. Danford Stacy Sayres Chauncey Walter Wolf Mr. Ohlinger Nelsonville Athens Morgan Counties Leas Ringgold Wella Thetrouts Run Welle Prderal Valley

Local notes from Little Hocking area

Mrs. N Glidden of Little Hocking visits daughter Mrs H D Russell. Mrs A J Crawford travels to Rockland for several days with Mrs Lightner. Mr and Mrs George Teuston visit Calvin and Mrs Russell in Youba. Nelson Dutton goes to Hockingport to see his ill father Charles Dutton. Miss Cunningham breaks wrist in fall. Dr W G Evans attends. Mr and Mrs A Dunfee call on Mr and Mrs J Tipple. Cunningham sells yearling Colts to Frank Hannis for 115 dollars. Dr T C Smith of Qualy injured by trapdoor while feeding horse. he is son in law of M N Linscott.

W. G. Evans Little Hocking A. Dunfee J. Tipple Cunningham Frank Hannis

Buckion's Arnica Salve Cures Menace Of Sores

Princeville Illinois resident M J Bingham faced amputation threats due to gangrene eight toes saved by Buckion's Arnica Salve. Advert says the salve cures boils sores and piles and sells for 25 cents at MeeKee's Drug Store.

Princeville Buckion MeeKee

Hibernians Are Welcomed In Queenstown Arrival

A large delegation from Irish groups welcomes two Hibernians of America aboard the Cedric at Queenstown. National president Mathew Cummings and Massachusetts state chaplain Rev. Father P. H. Channell proceed ashore as the steamer arrives.

Hibernians Lublin Cedric Queenstown Ancient Order of Hibernians of America Mathew Cummings Pather P. H. Channell Massachusetts

Rev Crooks Hospitalized With Rheumatic Ailment

Rev. Crooks father of F Stanley Crooks of the state insurance department in Columbus is at Mercy hospital in Columbus for rheumatic bills. He is pastor of the Methodist church in Baltimore Ohio and was admitted Monday. His condition is not serious but recovery will take some time.

Crooks R. Crooks F. Stanley Crooks State Insurance Department Columbus Mercy Hospital Mr. Crooks Methodist Baltimore

Lynch Girl's Assailant Hanged After Arcadia Capture

In Arcadia Florida on April 12 John Smith a Black man dragged Miss Mary Steel Ewing from her buggy and attempted assault. Will Knowles and his brother helped, bloodhounds and a 200 strong posse pursued. Smith was identified by Ewing and hanged from a tree after sheriff deputies sought to hide him.

Arcadia Fla John Smith Mary Steel Ewing Miss Ewing Freeman Smith

Mob Overpowers Jail. Black man dies in Yazoo City incident

In Yazoo City Mississippi on April 12 Howard Montgomery a Black man who had just fought an officer and a posse and was jailed for alleged labor contract violation died after a mob overpowered the jailer. State authorities investigate the fatal melee.

Mississippi Yazoo City Miss Howard Montgomery

Descendants of Signers Visit Taft at White House

Washington April 12 President and Mrs Taft hosted members of the Society of Descendants of the Signers descended from the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. They toured the State Department and will attend Jefferson founder's day events at the University of Virginia Monticello tomorrow.

Washington White House Taft Society of Descendants Executive Mansion State Department Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia Jefferson Monticello University

Great Falls Frozen Niagara Silent For Second Time

Niagara Falls shuts down for the second time in history after a severe storm leaves the river frozen from bank to bank. A record April gale and lake ice surge drive the Niagara River level above normal by about 4 feet, flooding powerhouses and wrecking tracks with damage estimated around one million dollars.

Niagara Buffalo N. Y Weather Bureau Lake Erie Ontario Power Company Great Gorge Lewiston

TO TOUR AMERICA

New York April 12. At the eightieth anniversary celebration of General William Booth Commissioner Thomas Estill of Chicago announced plans for another Salvation Army tour of the United States and Canada next fall. In New York City branches continue the celebration tonight at Carnegie Hall where Miss Iva Booth will read a message from her father to the American people.

New York William Booth Thomas Estill Chicago Salvation Army United States Canada New York City Carnegie Hall Iva Booth

Treatment of Chronic Diseases by Dr B R LeRoy

Dr B R LeRoy offers treatment of chronic diseases with office hours from 8 AM to 8 PM. Office located on the first floor of the Athens National Bank Building.

B. R. LeRoy M. D Athens National Bank Bldg

Youth Blackmails Father in WV Letter Demands

In Fairmont West Virginia on April 2 Curtis Smith aged 18 of Watson confessed to writing letters to his father demanding money. He signed them with a Black Hand society name and was caught by detectives while awaiting a reply to his father’s letter.

Fairmont W. Va Curtis Smith Watson Black Hand Society

Conference Opens With Notable Teachers From Far and Near

The seventh annual Schoolmaster's Conference opened at Music Hall with many visiting teachers. Dr. Bryan led sessions on reading and literature interpretation, noting Shakespearean methods and the value of active engagement. Indiana University and Ohio University participants shaped discussions while the Ohio University quartet performed and a reception followed at Prof. Treadley's home.

Music Hall H. G. Williams State Normal College Athens Ohio Andrews Cincinnati Isis H. W Carson Cornell Child's Harvard America Bryan Childs Booth Dr. Bryan Shakespeare David Garrick Henry Irving Tional Association Cappperryens Wutorium Nenetaet Ohio University Messrs Hoover Speck, Ridenour Alderman Alderman, Sang “Po’ i al’ Lamb Dunbar Evelina P. Treadley Mulberry Street Indiana Univerpity E. W. Chubb Indiana F. Treadley Oscar Chrisman W. Ji. Card Indiana University University W. F. Copeland

Dock Blood Bitters Promises Rich Red Pure Blood

An old advertisement claims heavy impure blood causes muddy skin headaches and indigestion while thin blood causes weakness and pallor. It touts Bur dock Blood Bitters as restoring perfect health by making the blood rich and red.

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A. Campbell Jacksonville Charles KE. Cameron A. B. Vorhes F& Beverage of O— Pow DeVore New Marshfield H. D. Nice Trime O— E. (. Snyder Coolville J. BE. Chappelear Scott Allen Viola Lena Foutch Lathrope O— A. T. Lawhead Ironton Daniel James Emma Blackwood Caroline Walker Lancaster Street W. H. Foutch Dan James Fred Kvoss David Sisson Edward Ewing Charlies Hunter Xenia Marie Hunter Louise King Walls Fannie Gunder Mary Elizabeth John Snyder Corning Helen Crippen Harry Elliott W. G. Logan W. V. Daggett Home Furnishing Company James Josten Gibisonville Oil Company W. EB. Ellett Baltimore, Md A. J. Crawford Olive Weber Dr. Er. & Weber Ray Loos V. C. Loos Jewelry Store Coshocton John Moore Rendville Grace Stickney Frank Bellows A. '. McPherson W. P. Hurst Renick Dunlap A. V. Linscott Amesville Seth Linscott Harry G. Stalder Little Ter D. H. Thomas Martetta J. C. Sherlock Alice Bremen J. B. Chappelear Mr. Sherlock Carpenter Russell Fuller Shenry Hibbard Sloan L. Roland Bishop Scranton Kate Lacy Boyd Boyd J. B. Stoffer Grant ‘Hospital Fr. R. Baker CC. EF. Markeson Hanover C. H Markeson Markesons V. C. Loos A. J. Vorhes W. S. Southerton Benjamin Neutzling Pomeroy W. F. Boyd Cincinnati Cemetery Chicago Packers Telle Hich Harmony Hill Lynch Girl Great Falls Weollaare Iz Rider Drs. Brusch, Copeland Deah Williams
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