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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1909

Page

3

Personal mentions fill Friday column with local visits

Local residents and relatives are noted in brief visits and travel. Hon Charles Middleswartz of Marietta visits the city on business while Mrs Neil Kern travels to Columbus for a short relatives visit. Other locals such as Otto Gramlich of Jacksonville and Mrs St H Stevenson visit Columbus or friends. Miss Jennie Kurtz returns from New York and Toledo. Miss Constance McLeod sails to Cincinnati for the weekend.

Charles Middleswartz Marietta Otto Gramlich Jacksonville City Jennie Kurtz New York City Toledo

Wright and Wilson Depart on New England to West Coast Trip

Charles D Wright and J W Wilson of New England pass Ath ens en route to Washington and California for several weeks of business travel. Mrs B Conkey and children of Oak Hill visit the Salters in Pittsburg before moving to Loveland where Mr Conkey has been transferred as B and O agent. Ee Woodworth returns from Beaver Falls for uncle J Q Riddell funeral in Salem. Mrs Woodworth accompanies him and will visit H A Riddell's family in Pittsburgh.

Charles D. Wright J. W. Wilson New England Athens Washington California B. Conkey Oak Hill Elva Salters Loveland Mr. Conkey Woodworth Beaver Falls J. Q. Riddell Salem Milffeld Pittsburg H. A. Riddell

Local Visitors and Household News Highlight Athens Weekend

Hon J M Allen of Columbus visited the city on business. J M Lama of Nelsonville was a Friday visitor in Athens. L E B Singer departed for a Columbus business trip. Russi and Mrs A left Morning for Sunday Ville stay. Mrs J D Andrews of Nelsonville guests of Mr and Mrs George Duftes. Mrs W A Dull of Gallipolis stays with HL Wadley’s family. Ida Boug lived Chicago relatives then returned home. Pearl Cable visited aunt Mrs Sarah Steen and went back to Nelsonville. Mrs S P Hooper also returned home.

J. M. Allen Columbus J. M. Lama Nelsonville Athens Chicago Ida Boug

Wickham Heads to Magnetic Springs for Health Benefit

Mr H H Wickham departed this morning for Magnetic Springs to spend a week seeking improved health, engaging in a rest period and recovery away from his usual duties.

H. H Wickham Magnetic Springs

Albany Residents Attend Middleport Dance Night

Carl Stickney Will Fletcher Dr J N Brown and Miss Lenna Bowers of Albany attended a dance in Middleport Thursday night. Mrs Clarence G McCray and daughter Helen of Columbus, guests of George H Junod and family, returned home this evening.

Carl Stickney Will Fletcher J. N. Brown Lenna Bowers Albany Middleport Clarence G. McCray Helen Columbus George H. Junod

Relatives Visit End as Families Return Home

Miss Hazel Hoak and Mrs. John Frank of Carbondale return from a visit with sister Mrs. Joe Russell. Stella Russell accompanies them home. Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce and daughter Varian leave for Columbus and then to Peola Kansas where he will locate. Mrs. Claud H. Thompson and sister Mrs. Clare Graham Stewart return from Middleport with Graham staying for a few days. Mrs. T. J. Hamilton of New Marshfield visits relatives on her way home from Maydenville after attending granddaughter Nellie Todd's wedding to Everett White.

Hazel Hoak John Frank Carbondale Joe Russell Stella Russell John Joyce Varian Columbus Peola Kan Joyce Claud H. Thompson Clare Graham Stewart Columbia Middleport Graham T. J. Hamilton New Marshfield Maydenville Nellie Todd Everett White

Local Visitors Reported Across Ohio Towns

William Parstoe visited Lottridge. Mr and Mrs Theodore Dean called on relatives in Cheshire Sunday. Attorney J P Wood Jr was in Nelsonville on legal business. Jay Chevalier of Coolville toured the city Saturday. John Cox of Columbus spent Sunday in Athens as a guest of friends. Mr and Mrs Taylor Petty visited relatives in Middleport Sunday.

Theodore Dean Cheshire J. P. Wood, Jr Nelsonville A Jay Chevalier Coolville John Cox Columbus Athens Mrs. Taylor Petty Middleport

Local social notes from Nelsonville area seekers

Miss Marie Smith of Nelsonville visits Miss Carrie Munn. Several locals host or visit relatives in Nelsonville, Columbus, Cincinnati, and other towns. Attendees include Ruth Petty, Arda Smith family, Henry Zenner and sons, Harvey Crippen, Mrs. C. C. Millikan, Mrs. B. L. Lamborn, Frank Buxton, R. M. Mason family, and others. The record lists multiple visits, trips for illness recovery, funerals, and court witnesses among residents and visitors.

Local moves tied to family and work changes

Mr. B. F. Scott of Milo Town travels due to his sister Kate Scott’s illness. John Bapy, once at the Hotel Berry barber shop, left Sunday for Hamilton to take a similar job.

B. F. Scott Milo Town Kate Scott Pop Far Avenue E John Bapy Hotel Berry Hamilton

Mrs Graff and son leave for Kentucky

Mrs Albert Graff and her son Rurick traveled Sunday to Mayfield Kentucky to visit her father who is seriously ill. Dr F P McVary will depart Tuesday morning for Columbus to attend a stockholders meeting of the Ohio Sanatorium company.

Albert Graff Rurick Mayfield, Ky F. P. McVary Columbus The Ohio Sanatorium Company

Mrs F R Lord and Mrs Wood Return From Chillico Visit

Mrs F R Lord and Mrs Wood returned Saturday evening from a several days visit in Chillico, the guests of Mrs Isaiah Lord.

M. T. Ellis Columbus F. R. Lord Robert Wood Chillicothe Isaiah Lord

Cornwell Family Guests in Gloucester Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Cornwell and Mr D Cornwell visited Glouster on Sunday to see George A Cornwell, the hosts father. The gathering highlighted family ties and local ties to the Cornwell name.

Charles Cornwell D. €. Cornwell Glouster George A. Cornwell

Dowler Accepts Chauffeur Post With Columbus Man

D. D. Dowler Jr of this city becomes chauffeur for W. J. Hoene of Columbus. He will drive a seven passenger touring car.

D. D. Dowler, Jr W. J. Hoene Columbus

Columbus man Bert Miles visits parents Sunday

Bert Miles of Columbus connected with the Peruna Drug company spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs B F Miles on Morris avenue.

Bert Miles Columbus Peruna Drug Company B. F. Miles Morris Avenue

Death notices for W. H. Barton and district clergy travels

Mrs M Pond learns of the sudden death of her father W H Barton of Muskingum county and leaves by noon train for the funeral Rev F M Swinehart of the First Methodist Episcopal church departs for Delaware as an official Ohio conference visitor and to attend a district superintendents convention

F. M. Swinehart First Methodist Episcopal Church Delaware Ohio

Ella Green Hosts Guests From Murray City and Malta

Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Green entertained at their West Union street home over the weekend with their daughter Miss Ella Green of Murray City. Also present were Miss Anna Nyper of Malta Edith Chute of Carbon Hill Arabelle Chute of New Straitsville Nelle Kerr and Eula Spooner of Murray City and Mr J H Green of Logan.

T. C. Green West Union Street Ella Green Murray City Anna Nyper Malta Edith Chute Carbon Hill Arabelle Chute New Straitsville Nelle Kerr Eula Spooner J. H. Green Logan

Local residents share visits and hosting duties this week

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boden were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Edson Kyle of Athens visits relatives here. Miss Dora Davis of Lancaster stays with her parents. Mrs. Margaret Shannon spent Monday in Athens. Miss Maude Nice returned to Athens after a visit with her sister Mrs. L. Tucker. J. mhtro and Sherman Shull of Lubrig visited Marshfield bank. Mrs. P. G. Elliot of Moundville, W Va., stayed with Mr. John Swaine’s family. Misses Carrie and Faye Six hosted the Clover Club of the Christian church. Music and a late lunch followed. Mrs. Orland Cullums of Athens visits her parents. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Shannon of Athens were here visiting relatives.

Edson Kyle Athens Dora Davis Lancaster Margaret Shannon Maude Nice L. Tucker J. Mhtro Sherman Shull Lubrig Marshfield Bank P. G. Elliot Moundaville W. Va John Swaine Carrie Faye

For Sale Roofing Materials and Paints Ad

For sale all kinds of roofing material galvanized iron steel and all kinds of felt and rubber roofing also roofing and barn paints. Can make you better prices than mail order houses. Eating your catalogue and compare prices. A Johnson Albany Or Home phone.

A. Johnson Abbany

How to gain weight through digestion tonic

An article promotes Miona tablets to improve digestion for thin people. It claims the tonic cures indigestion and stomach ailments by toning the digestive organs. Kenderson-Crider markets Miona with a money back guarantee and says leading druggists carry it.

Kenderson-Crider

Wallace-WoodsWedding Ties Columbus Couple Abroad

The wedding of W. H. Wallace a former state hospital attendant and Mrs. Carrie Lee Woods of Columbus was held at C. C. Wallace's Lancaster home with Rev. C Cowgill officiating. The pair plan a two week trip to Pittsburg before settling in Columbus.

W. H. Wallace State Hospital Carrie Lee Woods Columbus C. C. Wallace Lancaster Rev. C. Cowgill

Massacre in Asiatic Turkey Deepens Civil Unrest

Beirut April 26 dispatch reports extreme gravity as fanatical groups slaughter Armenians and Christians in Adana vilayet and other districts. Thousands dead, towns besieged, water cut, starvation looming. British and other warships unable to halt violence. several American women seek aid.

Alexandretta Kennedy Deurtul Baediah Diebel Bercket Hadjin Vilayet Adana Miss Lambert Virginia A. Billings Miss Bowman Messrs. Lawson and Changbers Beirut

Permits to Wed List Several Athens and Jacksonville Residents

A notice lists marriages proposed for William M. Finsterwald, 35, a laborer, and Bessie M. Wilson, 24, both of Athens. Arthur Lowery, 21, a miner, and Goldie May Moody, 22, of Jacksonville. Dana Paronill, 22, a dairyman, and Margaret L. Gilland, 25, of Athens R. D. 1.

William M. Finsterwald Bessie M. Wilson Arthur Lowery Miner Goldie May Moody Jacksonville Dana Paronill Dairyman Margaret L. Gilland Athens R. D

Woman Objecting to Tobacco Smell Noted

A woman expresses strong aversion to tobacco smells, stating she dislikes cigars when men she dislikes smoke them, reflecting social tension over smoking odors in public spaces.

Hocking Valley is Ordered to Break Up Merger

Franklin county circuit court rules the merger of Hocking Valley Railroad and its coal subsidiaries must be dissolved in a decisive win for former Attorney General Wade H. Ellis who prompted the suit.

Columbus Wade H. Ellis Franklin County Circuit Court Din Sa'red Hocking Valley Railroad Company

Wind Moves Ice Pack Opens Niagara River Channel

A northwest squall and southeast gale cleared the Niagara river mouth, widening the crack torn by dynamite on the American shore. The lower ice pack is ripped away enough to allow boat passage straight from the fort to Niagara on the Lake. An open channel trails southward from the village up to the whirl pool as ice may slip downstream.

Youngstown N. Y Niagara River Fort Niagara-on-the- Lake

Kindergarten Convention Opens in Buffalo

The International Kindergarten Union begins a weeklong convention in Buffalo with participants from the United States Canada Australia Germany and Japan. Miss Patty Hill of New York president presides as exhibitions and papers on kindergarten work are discussed at the First Universalist Church and its parlors.

Buffalo United States Canada Australia Germany Japan International Kindergarten Union Patty Hill New York First Universaliat Church

Baseball Scores Roundup From Major League Games

Baseball results show Cleveland beating an unnamed Detroit opponent 8 to 6 in Detroit, Chicago edging St Louis 4 to 2, Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh 3 to 0, and Minneapolis Beats St Paul 5 to 6 with other city matchups listed. Batter names include Summers Schmidt Scott Sullivan Graham Stephens Rhodes Hresnahan Pfeister Moran Dubué Melean Gibson.

Chicago R.A. B ST. Louis Toulo Baearttieeonon Rhodes Hresnahan Pfeister Overall Moran Cincinnati Pittsburg Dubué Melean Caming Gibson

Need a Tonic Uee Our Beef Iron and Wine Bottles

Advertisement from Henderson-Crider Drug Co promoting beef iron and wine tonic in 50 cent pint bottles, located on Henderson-Crider Drive. Includes product shorthand and price, indicating a local pharmacy ad from 4-202 era.

Henderson-Crider Drug CO

Henderson-Crider Drug Co promotes big value prices

The Henderson-Crider Drug Co advertises high quality drugs at wonderfully low prices to attract customers. The notice emphasizes value and urges shoppers to visit the store for their medicinal needs.

Henderson-Crider Drug Coo

Explosion Shakes St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans

The St Louis Cathedral on Charters Street in New Orleans was jolted by a bomb blast in the south tower. No one was injured though a priest a woman and a child were inside. Windows and plaster suffered, damage estimated at $2000. Police suspect dissension among Italian workmen involved in repairs.

New Orleans St. Louie Chartres Street

Woman Killed by Traction Car in Washington

Mrs Susan Kane was instantly killed and Robert Bane fatally injured when a carriage they rode on ran onto a streetcar track in front of an approaching traction car in Washington Pennsylvania.

Washington Mre Susan Kane Robert Bane Bane

Maybray Denies Woman's Story in Des Moines Paper

J C C Maybray breaks silence denying murder allegations tied to St Louis horseman. He claims Mrs Lillian Gates misconstrued her accusation as he faces arrest and serious charges reported from Des Moines in April 76.

Maybray Des Moines Jim McCaon Lillian Gates J. CC. Maybray St. Louis

Forty Passes First Boxwell Exam in Athens County

The Boxwell examination results show forty students completed all branches and passed. Of 240 test takers, many did not finish all sections and will not receive certificates this round. A second test is scheduled for May 8 with more applicants expected.

County Board of School Athens Athene Ruth Ayers Earl BB. Baughman Nellie D. Dean Bessie Barnes Edith Clarke Nellie Dorr Melvin Dunfee Margaret Foster Lavada Gibba Homer M. Griffin Ruth Gates Horton Holsington Laura Higgine Deeil King Fred Linscott Raymond Michael Arda Manefield Harriett Milea A. K B. McConkey Ralph Oxley Clarence Potts John Posely Sylvia Ryan Ruth Sewell Hagel Salyers Tabler Hollis Townsend Edith Walker Pay Willams Pansy Lemon Carlor Ov Clara Marquis Roxy McAfee Morelia Russell Cecil Weeeme

Doan's Reguleta Claim Aimed At Habit Cure

An advertisement asserts a single dose cures habitual use with a price of 26 cents per bottle and urges readers to ask their druggist for more details.

Athens Couple's Civil War Era Marriage Ends in Separation

George Harper, Civil War veteran and Athens resident, married Bertha Carsey on January 10 1909. The union soured as friction with Harper's stepson Frank grew, prompting Harper and Frank to flee toward Texas while Bertha remained at home reflecting on what might have been.

George Harper Athens Bertha Carsey Jasper Carsey Bertha George Rhid Elvine Prank Harper Cupid Briiegroom Panhandle Country Texas St. Louis Frank Lone Star State Happy Bride

Words to Freeze the Soul

A Springfield North Carolina merchant recalls doctors saying his son had consumption and no hope. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery after three weeks. The ad touts the cough and cold remedy as infallible for lung diseases with a guarantee and trial bottle offer from McKee's Drug Store.

Geo. BE Springfield N. C McKee's

New Arrival for Pishbaugh Family in West Union

Mr and Mrs Wiley Pishbaugh of West Union street welcome a daughter born Thursday April 22.

Wiley Pishbaugh West Union Street

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Omrs Neil Kern Rn. L. Carmichael Omr. W. M. Kurtz Infirmary Owen Beebe James Torbert McConnelsville St. H. Stevenson Dave Russell Margaret Russell Gypsy Bert Russell Gypsy, W. Va W. L. Allison Rufus Beverage Ella M. King Ladies’ Bazaar Mrs. A. C. Yoakum Vigo V. C. Loos Arthur B. Vorhes Constance McLeod CC. F. Berber James Dilts Zanesville Pallas Club Lizzie Cochran Squire EF. T. Rose Neetleville Marion Coleman Warren Coleman Reedsville Carpenter Ida Bowser Miss Anna Miss Clara Bowser Joshua Sands McArthur J. R. Sands L. E B. Singer Russi Mrs. A Ville J. D. Andrews George Duftes W. A. Dull Gallipolis Mrs Hl. D. Wadley P. Hooper William Parstoe Lottridge Marie Smith Carrie Munn Ore Ruth John Petty Arda Smith Willie Henry Zenner Harvey Crippen Mary Crippen Sirs C. C. Millikan B. L. Lamborn Frank Buxton Mt. Clemens Mich R. M. Mason Charles Mr. Mason Peter Mason Red Men Alva Crawford South Canaan Ethel Gillett Jasper Shumate Jackson Will Cline Mary Cline University Terrace Sylvia Moore Pittsburg, Pa William McFarland Will Cable Clarksburg Dan Gus Milla Ed Mills Bert Risley Olive Rose Marshfield J. H. Boden John Smith Thomas A. Dowd Harriet Dowd Henry Dowd Butte, Mont Jennie Dowd Dr. J. M. Hyde Richard Gibson A. K Johnson Mac William Evans C. A. Stoneburner Mrs. Stoneburner Billa Stalter Ben Fort Street Mr. Wheeler Jeannette Dew Jas. Dew Max Gilpin Thomas Galvin Helen Bowen John Monahan Edward Vorhees Mtcel Roxy Hampton Boden W. 8. Cook Mdna Hampton Asiatic Turkey Via S-W.ry Alberta Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Mexico Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Saskatchewan Wyoming Havana Cuba Cinetonati Louisville Bean Tkt. Agt Athena O HU. C. Stevenson Cipcinnati, O B. R. LeRoy, M. D Athens National Bank Bldg Hocking Valley Detroit Gees Anordia Cleveland Summers Schmidt, Wright and Clarke American Association Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Loutaville P.C Os Phila Phila Bas Brook Chica Mt I L. PC Colum Bartico Forah Larborre Roc Ety Virginia Great Ifisin Marrage Sigs Norah Lassborre Liv Wiehop Courtenay Vira Charles Dana Oibson Tocay Eutirer Langhorne Mra. Gideon Waldorf Astor England Boxwell
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