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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

5

Athens Daily Memo: Notables and Visits Across Town

Mrs D C Cornwell remains gravely ill at her East State Street home with little hope for recovery. J E Cook and John N Cook travel to Nelsonville for the funeral of a cousin. Numerous residents visit family in towns like Parkersburg Columbus Marietta and Chillicothe, with several moving or hosting guests and attending events. J W White, mine and machinery inspector for Jeffrey Manufacturing, locates in Athens with family and leases a residence on West Washington Street.

D. C. Cornwell East State Street Edwin Cook C. C. Cornwell Athens Cora Cook J. W. White Jeffrey Manufacturing Company Columbus

Local social visits span Wellston to Columbus

Mrs George Kale and daughter Mrs Loudner and young son from Wellston visit Mr and Mrs John Kale on South Street. Mrs Joe Fulton and daughter return from Marietta. A R Hoge leaves for Columbus on business and pleasure, will return Sunday. Lib Gabriel of Nelsonville and Myrtle McCoy of Axline stay several days with Mr and Mrs Fred McCoy. Mrs Gus Mills and Floyd of Columbus return home with Mrs A R Hoge. Mrs J C Butler and Miss Anna Landis of Columbus visit D C Landis family on Stimpson avenue.

George Kale Loudner Wellston John Kale South Street Lib Gabriel Nelsonville Myrtle McCoy Axline Fred McCoy Gus Mills Litle Floyd Columbus D.C. Landis A. R. Hoge J. C. Butler Anna Landis D. C. Landis Stimpson Avenue

Local residents enjoyed weekend visits and travel

Monday's Daily notes several residents on short trips and visits. Emmett Cotton toured Parkersburg as a business visitor while G E Rothman left for a week in the east. Mary T Hibbard is ill at home on West State Street. Others hosted or traveled: J L White in Marietta, George C Gregg in Cincinnati for official business, S M Johnson in Jacksonville, Freda Calvert in Middleport, James Ginnan and daughter in Jacksonville, Gladys Atmiller visiting friends in Zanesville, Mrs Charles Tedrow in Middleport with Dr and Mrs Parker, W S Carpenter in Glouster, Grace Jewell visiting Alex Root in Jacksonville, and Ed Mills and family with W A Mills’ parents

Mary T. Hibbard West State Street

Slaughter Returns From Ohio Opera House Managers Meeting

Charles Slaughter came back Sunday evening from Columbus where he attended a gathering of Ohio opera house managers.

Charles Slaughter Columbus Ohio Opera House

Mitchell and Kelley Visit George Boland Family

Mr. James Mitchell and Mr. Orley L. Kelley of Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday with George Boland and family, according to a local social column item.

James Mitchell Orley L. Kelley Columbus George Boland

Mrs Will Willock Visits Relatives in Middleport

Mrs Will Willock of Athens has been in Middleport for several days visiting relatives, according to the Pom eroy Independent report.

Will Willock Athens Middleport Pomeroy

Social News From Athens and Political Currents Update

The Athens region hosts a steady stream of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend and other guests from Columbus Nelsonville and Delaware. Political note: both parties jockey for advantage in Ohio state affairs with Democrats showing strength in the senate and Republicans in the house while the coming May convention in Columbus looms large and Tom J. Johnson seeks Denver convention delegates.

Assembly Ohio House Senate

Senate adjournment looms after lengthy 77th session

The Democratic Senate majority outlines a bill agenda to clear up codifying commission issues and other legislation before adjournment. Republicans show little factional objection as the session nears its May 4 adjournment, exceeding the first session by 32 days.

Codifying Commission Senate Seventy Seventh General Assembly

Visiters Return After Week with Local Residents

Mrs Harry G Stalder and her daughter stayed a week with Mr and Mrs D H Thomas of Marietta and returned home Sunday. Her father Andrew Allom of Germantown PA accompanied them and will stay awhile to settle business affairs.

Harry G. Stalder D. H. Thomas Marietta Andrew Allom Germantown

Local social and business visits noted across Parkersburg area

Mr J Haliday Cline visited Parkersburg on business. J A Fuller Frank Schloss Fred Gross Frank Sheldon and Fred Logan spent Sunday in Corning. Mrs R C Fulton returned home from Columbus after a week with relatives. Mrs Edson Cooley came back from Nelsonville to her home. Edna Hampton resumed stenography work for Bardin Coal after illness. George Johnson Trimble and Ruth James Millfield were guests of Mr and Mrs A V Linscott. Red Men lodge to host a stag banquet Tuesday evening. Postoffice Inspector J F Oldfield and family left for Baltimore to visit three weeks. Lula Hamilton Fairmont visited Mae Poston then went to Charleston. Fred McCoy spent Sunday in Glouster. Ralph Kenney visited Delaware. George Van Meter Labrig visited Columbus Friday and Saturday. James Kerr New Mexico visiting his sister in Labrig. Tom Jones Jackson guest at Phi Delta Theta house for spring vacation.

Miss Effie Pearl Myers Guest of College Friends

Miss Effie Pearl Myers of Logan, a former College of Music student, visited campus as a guest of her college friends during a sunny season in the city.

Effie Pearl Myers Logan The College of Music College Friends

Radcliff Heads to Montana for Months of Exploration

L. D. Radcliff departed at noon today bound for Montana where he plans to spend several months examining the country with the aim of establishing a new location there.

L. D. Radcliff Montana

Nurse Miss Florence James Visitors with Parents

Miss Florence James a Cincinnati graduate nurse spends her vacation with her parents on Lancaster Street after spending the winter professionally in Marysville Kentucky.

Florence James Cincinnati Lancater Street James Marysville, Ky

Harris Brothers Plan Hot Springs Trip

Dr. Charles Harris of Lowell visited Sunday night to see his brother Editor C. V. Harris who is arranging to leave for Hot Springs Arkansas.

Charles Harris Lowell C. V. Harris Hot Springs, Ark

Mr S J Ford leaves for Elkins West Virginia

Mr. S. J. Ford departed Sunday for Elkins West Virginia where he has taken a post with the Elkins Planing Mill company his family will join him later and make their home. Dr T R Biddle of the Morris Patton Coal company went Monday to Toledo for a joint meeting of operators and miners to settle the wage scale. Mrs J T Merwin and her young daughter left Monday for Beverly where Mrs Merwin attends the Athens Presbytery as a representative.

S. J. Ford Elkins W. Va Elkins Planing Mill Company T. R. Biddle Morris-Paston Coal Company Toledo J. T. Merwin Beverly

Familiar Figure Jim Nero Dies After Paralytic Stroke

Jim Nero, a well known Athens resident, died Sunday night from a paralytic stroke. He claimed 62 but may have been older. A former slave before the war, Nero loved recounting his history and was famed as a hunter and fisherman. He is survived by several children. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with interment in the old cemetery.

Jim Nero Athens Mt. Zion Baptist Church Old Cemetery

Senate finance tour of state institutions raises funds questions

The senate finance committee visits state institutions to review funding needs for the appropriation bill. Indications show the senate may share the house estimates, though some institutions feel slighted by the house. Many estimates are high, suggesting substantial cuts may be required.

Senate Finance Committee House Senate

Taft headquarters work continues for new party organization

The Taft group labors night and day to recreate the party machinery Dick built over twelve years. Delegates form new alliances and win friends as the old leader fades from influence. Voters show little use for a dethroned figure, while current leaders seek access to power and favors.

Taft exChairman Dick Ohio

President urges Congress to build four new battleships

The president sent a special message to Congress urging funding for four new battleships. The appeal comes as part of national defense priorities discussed in Washington on April 14.

Associated Dailies Telegram Washington, D. C Congress

Doggie Escapes Sets Off Fleeing Trial in Small Town

A local tale centers on Frank Miller known as Doggie who fled after a warrant was sworn by his father for arrest. The article alleges Miller lived with another man’s wife and defied local norms, prompting pursuit and a planned court appearance that Monday afternoon led him to leave town.

Frank Miller

New Civil Actions Filed In County Court

New cases docketed include D Harry G Stalder versus Lewis Simpson for monetary relief. Actions for equity include Tri es of Carbon Lodge No 62 Free and Accepted Masons of Nelsonville versus Catherine Baird. Also Charles T King sues Sunday Creek Company.

Harry G. Stalder Lewis Simpson Action For Money John Conley Willian Hammond John Howard Tri Carbon Lodge Masons Nelsonville Catherine Baird Action For Equity Charles T. King Sunday Creek Company

Funeral services for Mrs P C Cornwell held in First Presbyterian Church

Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM in the First Presbyterian church with hundreds of friends attending. Rev Svie Hart of the First Methodist Church officiated, and a Methodist choir quartet sang. Floral offerings were abundant and beautified the service. burial followed in the West Union Street cemetery.

P. C. Cornwell Svie=hart

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. E. Cook Johhn N. Cook Mary Ben Fauser Parkersburg W. J. Bawden Nellie van Vorhes Fort Scott Kan F. P. McVay Isaac Brewer Guysville Carpenter Hardware Company Glouster Mrs. Williams Mrs James Kyle John McCall Charles Root Edna Cray W. C. Light D. W. Cornwell Litile Granddaughter Smegis J. B. Fulton R. C. Fulton Dent Millfield J. B. Harris Chillicothe Hi. Harris Harris Athena Chillcothe Squire J. J. Lane Lena Ruston McRee Bindery Company Gertrude Barth Frieds St. Mary's Esther and Maude Carpenter Albany Alvin Dille George Steward Samuel McCune Mr. McCune Emma McVay New York City Anna Pearl McVay Wadleigh High School Columbia University John McCoy R. W. Miller Hemlock Miller E. E. Aumiller New Lexington Zanesville W. N. Alderman W. R. Phillips Bertha Carsey W. B. Golden Hyson Mrs. Piefer Clara Weiher Indianapolis A. C. Russi Mrs. Kern Mr. Russi Joe Fulton Emmett Itor Ge. S. Rothman J. L. White George C. Gregg Cin Cinnati Mrs. S. M. Johnson Jacksonville Freda Calvert James Ginnan Gladys Atmiller Charles Tedrow George B. Parker Grace Jewell Alex Root Ed Mills W. A. Mills Tive Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Charles Townsend Helen Townsend Harvey Porter Orley Kelley Woodmen of the World Frank Mitchell George Bobo Joe Smith John L. Roach Willa van Dyke Beaumont Gladys Cummins Clara Mills Mrs. W. A. Mills Mr. van Meter Delaware William Barstoe Uriah Cooper Fleming P. E. Shirley Cora Cooper Benjamin Hamilton Gladdish A. M. Lewis Samuel Grimes Stewart Grimes M. E Frank Buxton North Girard Erie Buxton L. Ja. McGee J. R. Harvey McGee Vic Frank P. Phillips Will Beckler Chauncey E. C. Schives H. Rosser Belle Hyson Wilson J. Welch Kenyon College Gambler John Blasser Blasser Frank Bonifield F. Earl DeWeese Jesse Davis CC. M. Roe Elize Roe J. C. Roe Mansfield Henry Zenner Mabel Codding C. H. Harris Tals City Tom J. Johnson Denver Cleveland Johnson Anti iAaAv Guilook Dark Malinda A. Akers Basham Cardus Ladies Advisor Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn J. Haliday Cline J. A. Fuller Frank Schloss Fred Gross Frank Sheldon Fred Logan Corning Edson Cooley Richard Barneecut Edna Hampton Bardin Coal Company George Johnson Trimble Ruth James A V. Linscott Lodge of Red Men Donaldson Building Order J. F Oldfield Baltimore, Md Mr. Oldfield Lula Hamilton Fairmont Mae Poston Charleston Ralph Kenney George van Meter Labrig James Kerr New Mexico Tom Jones Jackson Phi Delta Theta House Tommie Ehich Shippee Bond Guckenhe Thos. Moore Edgewood Soma Green Risms Ag Californium Californ Cama Denison A&le H. Clark Grand Oklahoma Bev. C. Roach Wyandotte Sirat Wason Pike Las Baedel Bali U.S Gillet Wis RF. DO Bliss Bliss School William Dobbyn Privi John Jacob Asti Jesse Smith Columbi Board of Trade McCamn Cell Jacques Bliss College Colume Bus
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