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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1907

Page

7

Reverend W L Slutz Dies After Long Illness

Rev. W L Slutz of the First Methodist Episcopal church died at the parsonage on North College street at 5 30 Sunday morning after months of poor health. He served 36 years in ministry, led church erecting efforts, and leaves a large family. Funeral at 2 30 Tuesday at the M E church with Bishop Moore delivering the principal address. Interment in Green Lawn cemetery Columbus.

W. L. Slutz First Methodist Episcopal Church North College Street Dr. Slutz Washington George Washington Monroe Township Carrol County Ohio Mahlon Slutz America Germany Rebecca Walburn Pennsylvania George Slutz Jennie Brittain Stark County Sarah Howenstine Huntington Ind Samuel Slutz Canton Slutz Mt. Union College Alliance Methodist Episcopal Church Indiana County Colorado Colorado Springs Akron Ravenna Biglow Portsmouth London Lancaster Athens M. E Julia M. Clark Portage County Mabel Helen Julia Merte Clark Cincinnati Raymond Mahlon Ohio Medical College Earl Ranson Earl Drew Theolog Ical Seminary Madison N. J St. Paul's M. E New York City Ella Eckman Whiley Samuel Whiley Mary J. Eckman Whiley Mary Eleanore Dorothy Jane Baldwin University Columbus Masonic Order David H. Moore W. H. Cherrington Marietta Green Lawn Cemetery Hocking Valley Broad Street First Methodist Church M. E. Church Faith of Our Fathers Bishop Moore Hull Foster, Jr Henry O’ Bleness

Pallas Club Met At Sloane Residence Saturday

The Pallas Club gathered Saturday afternoon April 13 at Mrs. A. O. Sloane’s home on South Court Street. Members presented papers on Cuba by Mrs. David Putnam The Philippines by Mrs. Joe Pickering and Hawaii by Mrs. J. B. Clayton.

Pallas Club A. O. Sloane South Court St Cuba David Putnam Phillipines Joe Pickering Hawaii J. B. Clayton

Personal mentions travel and visits in Ohio towns

Mrs E D Sayre and her mother Mrs S E Woodruff returned Tuesday from a short visit in Marietta. B L Horn, shirt factory manager, came back Tuesday evening from a two weeks business trip in Zanesville. Dr F P McVay, ill at home, shows slow improvement. Mrs Mary Crippen visits relatives in Columbus. Mrs Alston Bilis spends the day in Marietta as guest of friends. Fred B Scott, electrician at Columbus State Hospital, visited his parents and returns to Columbus. Mrs J H Johnson leaves for Lancaster to visit friends. J Haliday Cline travels to Nelsonville and Lancaster on a short business trip.

E. D. Sayre S. E. Woodruff Marietta B. L. Horn Zanesville Fred B. Scott Columbus State Hospital W. F. Scott Columbus J. Haliday Cline Nelsonville Lancaster

Lumber boom as Guysville bridge awaits completion

Peter Harris of Vinton County returns to timber business as hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber await transport. Lumber yard holds stock ready for market once the Guysville bridge is completed. Sam Null sold his saw mill to Mr. Phillips and it moved to Charles Flanders’ farm. Daniel Crawford recovers slowly from pneumonia and measles. Fay Winters returns to Lottridge to tend switch plants.

Peter Harris Vinton County Guysville L. R. Pierce Shade William Fish Joplin Sam Null Mr. Phillips Charles Flanders

Death of an Aged Lady Ellen Moran

Ellen Moran aged 75 widow of Michael Moran died at her West State Street home Friday at 2:45 pm after three days of illness from heart trouble. Surviving children include Mrs. Belle Slater Trenton Missouri Mrs. Kate Carsey and Miss Maggie Moran Columbus and four sons John Michael George Joseph all of this city. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic church Monday at 10 am conducted by Rev Father Banahan with interment in Lancaster Street Catholic cemetery.

Ellen Moran West Athens West State Street

Bequest for D W U Delaware

Word reached Eldorado Springs Missouri of the death of William Field father of Bishop Bashford's wife and former president of Ohio Wesleyan university. Field left the college twenty thousand dollars.

D. W. U. Delaware Eldorado Springs William Field Bishop Bashford Ohio Wesleyan University Field

Porter Falls From Window in Ten Story Hyden Building

Foster Benson a colored porter dropped from a window on the tenth floor while cleaning glass at the Hyden building and was killed instantly. The accident occurred in Columbus on April 15. Ben son was employed by the Hyden company.

Columbus

Artillery Arrival for Athens Monument Association

Six cannons and about one hundred cannon balls arrived for the Athens Monument Association through General Grosvenor. Iron 30 pounder Parrott rifles from Watervliet Arsenal join brass 12 pounder guns from Governor's Island with 10 inch shells, carriage funds provided by Athens County.

Athens Monument Association New York Arsenal Governor's Island N. Y Congress Secretary of War Monument Association Watervliet War Department Athens County Commissioners

Ladies showcase finish reviving old floors and woodwork

In a variety of colors it makes an old floor appear new and brings old furniture and woodwork to life. See samples at H. L. Wheaton's.

H. L. Wheaton’s

Oil Wells Reach Ocean Shore Near Santa Barbara

In Summerland, California, travelers glimpse oil wells jutting into the sea just offshore. Many pumps are hundreds of feet from the shore. though most are exhausted, they once produced freely.

Summerland Cal Sannta Barbara

Hanna's Green Seal Liquid Paints Endure Surfaces

Property owners urged to use Hanna's Green Seal Liquid Paints for lasting results as a great preserver of surfaces. The copy promotes durability and protective qualities for various surfaces.

Hanna

Memorial Day Committee Forms Union Memorial Day Plan

The Memorial Day committee representing I O O F K of P Red Men and Eagles met in the K P hall and elected L H Clark as chairman and C O Moore as secretary. A full committee meeting inviting other orders to join Athens lodges for Union Memorial Day 1907 is set for Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Red Men hall.

K. of P K. of P. Hall L. H. Clark C. O. Moore Athens

The Makers Guarantee Returns With Hanna's Green Seal Paint

Hanna's Green Seal Paint now features The Maker's Guarantee on every gallon promising safety in use. The guarantee emphasizes consumer protection though it does not alter the paint's quality.

Hanna

Trustees Form Organization to Aid Township Roads

Township trustees formed a county association to share ideas and buy road machinery and township supplies in one purchase to save taxpayers’ money. Theodore Pickering was elected chairman and R A Lowman secretary. numerous trustees from Ames Athens Alexander Bern Carthage Dover Lee Trimble Troy Waterloo Rome Lodi were present.

Theodore Pickering Athens Township R. A. Lowman Troy Ames J. B. Johnson Athens Theo. Pickering F. M. Moore P. Fagan Alexander Frank Lowther Scott Tippie Bern— Canaan Gabriel South James Duncan Carthage W. B. Noyes Dover C. L. Sanders Lee D. C. Dickson Trimble W. A. Branmer C. EB. Eddy E. H. Stout Waterloo York Wallett Rome W. B. Rice Owen Beebe Lodi D. Goldsberry

Hanna's Green Seal Liquid Paint Delivers More Value

Consumers are urged to stretch paint budgets with Hanna's Green Seal Liquid Paint promising greater coverage per can. The sales pitch highlights cost efficiency and extended project reach to reduce spending on multiple purchases.

Bliss College Publishes The Seal of Fortune Booklet

Bliss College announces a booklet titled The Seal of Fortune described as a high grade business college offering guidance to youth on financial advancement. The advertisement appears in this issue.

Ohio

Bishop to Speak at Presbyterian Service Tonight

Bishop Vincent of the Episcopal church will hold a service in the Presbyterian church tonight at 7 30. The Bishop is an able speaker and will give the people a fine treat. All are cordially invited to attend.

Vincent Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church

Local Resident Suffers Stroke Near Chauncey

M. W. Courtney of Chauncey area remains in critical condition after a Wednesday stroke that left him paralyzed on his right side.

M. W. Courtney Chauncey

Bentley Hosts Pedro Party at Morris Avenue Home

Dr and Mrs W B Bentley entertained many friends Thursday evening at their Morris Avenue home with a Pedro party. Three tables were in operation. Light refreshments were served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W E Peters Mr and Mrs E C Logan Mrs Spencer of Nelsonville Mr and Mrs H D Henry Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips Miss Amy Weiher and the Bentleys.

W. B. Bentley Morris Avenue Pedro W. E. Peters E. C. Logan Spencer Nelsonville H. D. Henry Frank Phillips Amy Weiher Bentley

L O G Girls Entertain Guests At Mrs Carrs Home

The L. O. G. girls hosted a social evening at Mrs. Marie Carrs on Lancaster Street with games music and a luncheon. Attendees included Misses Alice Smith Margaret Morgan Marie Bell Iva Harris Eva Harris Hazel Lee Mattie Richards and Messrs George Harris Guy Carter Stacy Boyer Cliff Lonas Ira Morgan Sandy Smith and Wiley and Guy Sinnett.

Marie Carr Lancaster Street Alice Smith Margaret Morgan Marie Bell Iva Harris Eva Harris Hazel Lee Mattie Richards George Harris Guy Carter Stacy Boyer Cliff Lonas Ira Morgan Sandy Smith Mr. Wiley Guy Sinnett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cherrington Stutz E. W. Chubb Church Moore Arbuckle Rev Lewis Greenlawn Josiah Brittain Ervin Slutz Emmett Slutz Morris Slutz W. B. Slutz Franklin Avenue Church Cleveland L. J. Slutz Painsville Church Painsville Mary Whiley Fred C. Whiley Robinson P. Whiley T. B. Whiley H. C. Drinkle W. H. Radebaugh W. M. Leiby Keifaber H. G. Trout J. M G. W. Burns Dresden W. H. Mitchell Roseville W. de Cherrington L. G. Matheny Washington D. H A. J. Hawk Gallipolis John F DR. A.monetta F. P. McVay Mrs Mary Crippen Mrs. Alston Bilis J. H. Johnson Anthony Daniel Crawford Fay Winters West State Street Gwe Qwe Cura Ugar Grove Riages Unifor Mity Ment Bliss College
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