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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
6
Glouster area residents make short trips and plan moves. Eva Kientz visits New Lexington while Lovisa Pergreon and sons head to St Thomas Canada to join a railway dispatcher. Others attend to business in Hollister Athens Corning and San Francisco.
The article notes multiple residents and visitors in the city, including W F E Highes of Hughes Granite Co Clyde Ohio, Gladys Betts in Logan, George Gindman in Logan, Edwin Ser from Lancaster, and Buel Eby from Logan who joined Hocking Valley Fire Clay plant. It recalls a large Sunday gathering for Mr Coon's end-of-evening surprise party with many local guests and a substantial supper.
A cluttered column records visits and guests including John Zinnerman of Stewart staying with sister Mrs. Jap Brooks and Mayor Johmmin Lahugh from Chauncey. Frank Bryson from Affreds. Rev. Walter Ross to preach on Jerusalem. About 40 young people attended the Standard Bearers Society with Japan as a focus and Christian missionaries discussed. The Girls' College reading and music featured singer groups and an orchestra. gifts to causes totaled $37. Updates cover travel to Pittsburg, Newport Kentucky, and other Ohio towns with several families visiting relatives in Athens, Chauncey, and Federal.
Local column records visits and business trips by residents and guests including Charles Bowen Logan Gene Pritchard Denver Denver Buckland Logan Jennie Raine Charleston J E Johnson Logan G L Snider Lancaster W C Hoochett Athens Harry Ambrose Logan and others. Sequences include church services and social events with names and places across Nelsonville.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers West Virginia recalls a spring 1906 pneumonia scare and a near death cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold at Mc Kee’s Drug Store with guarantee. Trial bottle free.
Herb Armstrong of Sugar Creek attended services Wednesday as converts joined by Hamagelist Lewis at Corning where baptismal rites were held. Rev Walter Rosa preached in Crocks tite Catholic church Wednesday. Carrie Yocum returned home after a week in the city with M and Mrs Frank Yocum. Lew Tittle displayed a bred hound pup, and Mr King later received the pup’s tail as a token of good will after his dog was poisoned. Walter F Harris of Middleport visited Miss Mayme Burnt early this week. Carl Garner of Chauncey hosted J B Andrews and J W Davis on Chauncey business. Jeanie Dowd returned from a short visit to McArthur with relatives. Thomas Biddison and family were entertained at Mis sea Mrs R Minck’s home. Music featured as The Yo Mr and Mrs OF W Yous of Youngstown visited Mrs Mary Powell then left for Floodwood. Tom Ellis and Fd Powell and family of Cramville visit locals. S S Carpenter of the Carpet and Hardware Company attended business in Athens.
O2zias Brown of miliiis village and Miss Atha Brown of Athens wed at the M R h Parsonage in Ath ens by Rev F Mo Swinehart. The couple plan to reside in their new home owned by Gustave Kauligreeday from Breeze and may move next fall. The event is followed by social gatherings and local updates on residents and travel, including moves to Pittsburg and visits in Athens.
J KR Hickman of Nelsonville and Joan Wright from Corning visited Glouster on Thursday. Miss Lucy Gatchell stayed with uncle Charles Reed in Jacksonville. James Robinson and George Mason of Hollister came for business, with Daniel Hook and Benjamin Allen also from Hollister. Attending from Glouster were Joshua Jackson, Nellie Allen en route to Claamecey to visit Elmer Allen, and Thomas Scott visiting his daughters in Wells ton. Sheriff Lowry of Athens renewed acquaintances on the streets. William Simons of Green's Run visited briefly. Assessors Mathews Lewis and King in Athens Friday to gather supplies and will begin work Monday.
Jacksonville opened the baseball season by defeating Gloucester 6 to 3 in a game marked by errors and erratic pitching. Beach started for Jacksonville and struggled, while Morris and Trimmer contributed in the middle, with a late surge sealing the win.
A promotional notice claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures weak stomach dyspepsia catarrhal stomach and liver complaints and various chronic catarrhal diseases. It lists ingredients and authorities, asserts safety with glycerine extract, and offers a free booklet.
Mrs Kate M Kingsbury 1839 3 16 born near Cincinnati died in Irvington Indiana after an 18 month illness cancer was the cause. She leaves a daughter Miss Edna Guneckel two sisters Mrs J B Conner and Mrs S J Ewing and a brother Joseph Weidman all of Cincinnati. She taught in Cincinnati public schools and was a sister of the late J B Weidman.
An advertised syringe product named Marvel Whirling Spray is offered for sale at Cline's Pharmacy in today’s issue.
Mrs. H. K. Freeman wife of Rev I K Freeman died Thursday at 4 p.m. Funeral services are today at 1 p.m. with interment in Hebbardaville cemetery. J S Jolly sprained knee. David Bobo in poor health after Columbus Hospital operation. Day Steward smiles after news of a fine son. William West moved into newly purchased property. H S Bobo and H E Burt of Bartlett Ohio seen. Seeley also here. Jake Spring visiting his son George B Spring. Dr and Mrs B C Vorkes of Columbus visiting relatives.
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