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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
8
A humorous reminiscence from Benedict recounting the early days of a one five room flat life with a bride who could not cook or tidy. He details misadventures in furniture, curtains, and breakfast mishaps, plus wildly ambitious soup and bean attempts, a huge turkey surprise, and gentle domestic chaos with family help.
Mrs. William Love died Thursday at her home in Graham's Chapel. Interment will be at Clark's chapel. Visitors include Mrs. James Tippie and Freda of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller and He tle von of Judson. Various locals, including Conrad Haar, Dr. M. L. Manefield guests, Mrs. Dalton Chappell of Bassett, and others, are noted among recent calls and visits.
Sam Davis arrested at Chauncey for giving away water in a dry territory and bonded for 400 dollars. He faces trial April 28, while Mayor Lahugh runs a full docket include liquor cases. Local notes mention residents visiting Columbus Athens and Nelsonville for various matters and family reunions.
Lee Mastin a 26 year old Carbondale man died at Protestant hospital in Columbus after a tree fell and crushed him. His brother took charge of the body.
Nine years ago in MIN Creek Indian Territory C Farthing nearly died. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters, and a bottle restored his strength. He credits the remedy for his recovery and notes it is sold under guarantee at McKee's drug store for 50 cents.
D Webb of Athens, Rev Aiken, and George Price of Hunterdon visited Athens last Friday. The Ladies’ Child of the Hearts of Christ met at Mrs A J Crawford’s home with forty members and nine visitors. Wes C M Clark presided. Psalm 36 read by Lena Campbell. Program included prayers, solos by Lola Alderman, papers on John Calvin by Massie Skinner, discussion by Lena Campbell, piano duets, readings, and various solos. The meeting was highly regarded by all attendees.
Tuesday's Daily records multiple local social visits and guests. James Wyper from near Malta spent the fore part of the week with C B E Duncan and family. Miss Fauntelle Clark visited Miss Emaline Thomas in Athens. Mrs. Henry Lyons of Bellaire visited Lew Jonas and relatives. Ray Falls from Lorain arrived to stay with his parents in Bishopville. Joe Martin of Athens came for Athens Lumber Co business. Clarence Dupler and Charles Fenneken from Corning visited Glouster. Mason Andrews spent Sunday with relatives in Hebbardeville. E S Rothman and family from Athens joined EB Atlas and family. George Blower from Athens visited his parents. Walter F Harris, K M engineer from Middleport, was here between trains. Henry Walters from Ohio University stayed with his brother Walter. Alex Johnston and Thomas Herbert from Measant.
Miss Chestera Snyder returned to Junction City after visiting her cousin Miss Hattie Beal and after closing a successful school at Pemberville. John Hastings of Sugar Grove, superintendent of the Sugar Grove gas territory, was in town on business. R B Gibson of Gary W Va visited his mother Mrs Lizale Gibson. Mrs Des Antle and son Howard spent Saturday in Athens. John Guinther returned home to Syracuse after time with his brother Howard Guinther and family. Mr and Mrs W H Carpenter of Columbus spent the week in the city while settling the estate of the late Mrs C M Wilkins. Frank Lookenette and family of Crooksville were here for weekend. Kenneth McCormick of the C M V railroad and his wife and daughter visited the Dulaneys. Frank Angle of Akron arrived for a visit with relatives. E E Pedicord preached at the Church of Christ in New Lexington. W E Steadman attended Bible study at Corning. Mr and Mrs Otto C Roush and Kitths gon of Athens were guests of J K Mason and family. Miss Grace Kastler and Nita Porter were Columbus Sunday visitors.
Hyomei advertised as a quick healer for coughs colds and catarrh promising relief in minutes. The ad touts a Compiegne Hyomei kit for $1 with inhaler and offers refills for 50 cents, citing a Nebraskan testimonial praising rapid relief from sore throat and cold symptoms.
An exhibition is planned at the Munn school house for Saturday afternoon marking the end of a successful term taught by Miss Bessie Cranmer of Angels Ridge. The Sunday school has elected new officers and teachers for the coming year, including Edward Cranmer as superintendent and Charles Kelley as treasurer.
Several Logan residents spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Buell Eby stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Jeff Eby in Logan. Lawrence Yerges and Carl Judy also spent Sunday in the city with friends. Jennie Bess Bessie Shelton and Wm Brewer visited from Murray City. Frank McCaslin travels in Nelsonville this week. John Hastings from Sugar Grove visited Sunday.
A reader letters asks A M Lewis about penalties for making or selling short measure paint in the state and whether results differ with three fourths short. The writer questions what constitutes a fall tallon and whether seven pints are accurate, and asks about penalties for whitewash and mixed labeled products. They state they produce Devoe lead and zinc full measure paint.
James Roach Leslie and Harry Judson left Friday for a week at Cedar Grove West Virginia. Pearl Morgan wife and child visit near Sharpsburg. Francis Frebault traveled to Toledo Ohio as a delegate for Mine 24 miners. Jacksonville beat Glouster 6 to 3. Will Gross of Athens and Mrs Dick Williams with daughter Mary visit Chauncey. Grace Jewell of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Root.
Vess Bobo and wife hosted Frank Trimmer of Jacksonville as minstrels entertained a decent crowd at the opera house. Walter Chase and family visited Carpenter relatives Sunday. E T Dailey hosted his sister in Mason City West Virginia. Robert Wells is recovering in Columbus hospital. Marquis family from Minerva visited Joll Lowthers over Sunday. Clarence Vorhees is ill with fever. Teachers Mattie Dailey Lena Bowes Richmond and Prof Alvin Dille will close school terms next Friday.
An advertisement claims every sore throat risks progressing to croup quinsy tonsillitis or diphtheria. It urges immediate use of Tonsiline with a single dose at first sign, warning liniments cough syrups and tonics do not cure. It promotes Tonsiline as the fast safe remedy from Tonsiline Co.
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