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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

2

Attendance at the Ohio Builders Association fair

Mr. Junod attended the annual conception of the Ohio Builders Association. Reported guests included Mr. and Mrs. Phil Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Will Nixon, Mrs. Armstrong, W. A. Henderson, Tom Price, Ed Price, Tom Webb, Charles Stultz, H. E. B. Sparman, Ed Rickets and son, and Robert Burden of Logan, all in Logan for the fair.

Junod Ohio Builders Assogia Phil Chapman Will Nixon P. Armstrong W. A. Henderson Tom Price Ed Price Tom Webb Charles Stultz H. E B. Sparman Ed Rickets and Son Robert Burden Logan

Minderiom- Onder Olive Oil Salad Ad

An old advertisement touts pure olive oil as essential for a mayonnaise salad. It promotes a brand labeled as absolutely pure and priced at a Soc bottle with the number 8.1202.

Soc

Descendents of McCune Family Meet in Amesville Farm Gathering

Fifty two descendants of Samuel John and Thomas McCune who settled in 1798 near Amesville gathered at S. R. McCune’s farm. Attendees from Chillicothe Columbus Beverly Marietta Athens and other points joined in a social event with greetings, visits, and local updates. Several notes included bank directors confirming Miss Maude Gibson’s resignation and Emma Patterson taking the assistant cashier role, social visits, and a ball game aftermath with a street altercation leading to police warrants.

Miles Townsend Thomas George Mathers Chillicothe Walter Martin Neal Columbus Thomas Sanders T. A McCune Trimble Robert Curry Robert Kemley Beverly Flora Curry Coshocton C. M. Beiley Bartlett Levi Chas. McCune Stewart W. FE. Smith Marietta N. Hobson Athens O. M. Lovell Jessie Wilson Bishopville Gertrude Brawley J. W. Potts Springfield Shoop Maude Gibson Emma Patterson Jacksonville Miles Bean F. J. Linscott Clark Gillilan Carl Beebe Potter Won Adair Lovett Curfman Cellara Gibson Jessie Vesta Lacy Henry

Personal mentions at Athens fair guests and visitors

A long list of visitors and guests at the Athens fair area includes Miss Clara Crather of Marietta, Miss Listie Hackman, Mr. Randall Ross of Parkersburg, Mr. Tom Vatley of Parkersburg, and many others visiting relatives or staying with local families. Several residents travel to Buckeye Lake, Stewart, and Columbus, with medical and funeral notices also noted.

Visit to Henderson-Orider’s After the Fair

After leaving the fair, patrons are encouraged to stop at Henderson-Orider’s for a satisfying drink. The short note promotes the beverage offer with casual promotional language.

Local Families Host Weekend Guests in New England Area

Graham's Chapel hosts Mr and Mrs Grove Halbut of South Canaan with Sunday visitors. G W Christman and relatives stay a week with Mr and Mrs It Hawk of Orange. Ruth of South Canaan visits and returns. A boy weighing nine and a half pounds born to Mr and Mrs Ronkey. Miss Goldie Tedrow visits Mrs Joseph Kelsy of Coolville Ridge. William McClanahan and family host Mary Rath of Clark's Chapel.

Goldie Tedrow Joseph Kélsey Coolville Ridge William McClanahan Dwim Mary Rath Clark's Chapel Amos Holland

Waykeazy Y Poot Powder Foot Remedy Ad

An old style drug store promotion claims Waykeazy Y Poot Powder will make sore feet feel new. The snippet invites readers to try one dose and see results, from DER-CRIDER DRUG CO.

Der-Crider Drug CO

Mineral accident injures boy chasing squirrel

A short item notes a boy about 16 from Row county, Cox and Rephey Clyde seed Chillicothe, was hurt seriously last week after falling from a tree while chasing a squirrel. The fragment ends with mention of the injury.

Cox Rephey Clyde Chillicothe Row County

Miner and Hope Battle in Narrow 14–11 Victory

Hig pack fractured after a fall of about fifty to sixty feet and was rushed to a Columbus hospital. Mineral and Hope played last Sunday with Hope edging Mineral 14 to 11.

Columbus Mineral Hope

Henderson Crider Drug Co Magazine Sale Ad

We offer a large summer magazine selection with reliable on time delivery. Henderson Crider Drug Co promotes strong stock and steady supply for readers seeking timely issues.

Henderson Crider Drug CO

Woodland Camp Social Week Recap at Pickett Camp

The article chronicles a family oriented week at Woodland Camp with visits from Mrs John Pickett and Florence, and appearances by Clint Biddle Kenneth Joe Pickering Fred Pickett Ethel Brown Dil Columbus Charles Hill Helen He n Mrs Black and other guests. It notes a farewell Monday as the season ends and Florence Pickett plans to accompany Mrs Black home.

Florence Clint Biddle Kenneth Joe Pickering Black Fred Pickett Ethel Brown Dil of Columbus Charles Hill John Pickett Helen Miss Heen Miss Brown Miss Dil Mr. Hill John Gillett Charles Bond Huston Mrs. Bond

Social notes from Green Branch area travel and visits

Mr and Mrs Samuel Tresize of Columbus were guests of his brother Thomas Tresize last week. Mrs Charles Mansfield and Roy Price of Athens visited their father Edward Bean Friday. Harry Wharff and Wilson Beam were visitors the latter part of the week. Wilson Beam attended a baseball game at Tick Ridge Sunday. Several locals attended an ice cream social at Ida Stater's Friday night. Chot Bean made a business visit to Marietta Tuesday. Clara Gillan of Bear Wallow is spending a week with M and Mrs Whitfield Bean. Parrill Bean made a business trip to Parkersburg Saturday.

Charles Mansfield Roy Price Athens Edward Bean Harry Wharff Wilson Beam Tick Ridge

Local residents roam Athens Fair and area visits this week

A number of local farmers attend the Athens Fair with plans to tend again Thursday. Miss Marie Hutchinson returns home from spending three weeks with relatives in the area. Mrs Edward Rickey stays with relatives near Harrisonville this week. Eva McVay accompanies BE W McVay to Columbus for the Miller Clouse trial. Families of Mosure, Dalton, Moler and Dixon visit relatives nearby. Lina McVay visits relatives while Mary Porter recuperates slowly. Bessie Auldh of New York vacations here before returning to work as a trained nurse. Orville McVay spends the week in Athens visiting aunt Mrs Parker on McKinley avenue.

Marie Hutchinson Edward Rickey Harrisonville Bessé Auldh New York Orville McVay Athens

Millfield Residents Visit in Athens and Nearby

Mrs J A Rarieh was a guest of relatives in Athens Monday. Charles and Elmer Dent of Hebbardsville spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs R B Dent. Mrs George Rex and Mildred Rex visited Athens Monday. A group from the town enjoyed a hay ride to a Concord picnic Saturday hosted by Mr and Mrs BE Woodworth.

J. A. Rarieh Athens Charles Elmer Dent Hebbardsville R. 8. Dent George Rex Mildred Cyrus James Plac Concord Woodwort

Local Social Notes Highlight Minted Mabel Learned Visit

Sunday visitors include Minted Mabel Learned and Mabel Matson of Channcey. Mymmert Earich left Wednesday evening for Mt. Pleasant to seek employment for a period.

Mabel Learned Mabel Matson Channcey Mymmet Earich Mt. Pleasant

Local Families Share Visits and Grove Meeting

Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Derrel visited relatives at Union. Zell Douglas and Floodwood guests visited Joe South and family. Argubright Shaw Cozad and baby Willard entertained at Sanford Shaw. Rev Moody of Jackson and Rev Goon held a grove meeting at Hocking. Mrs Sarah Bryan of New Pittsburg visiting relatives. 8. 8. Shaw and Mrs Mary Dowler were guests at Dowler Ridge. Oda Helwig of Shade visits sister Pearl Coon.

Harry Moore Derrel Union Zell Douglas Floodwood Joe South Argubright Harrold Cozad Baby Willard Allenville Sanford Shaw Rev. Moody Jackson Goon Hocking Sarah Bryan New Pittsburg Shaw Mary Dowler Dowler Ridge Oda Helwig Shade Pearl Coon

Local Residents Spend Weekend and Week Visiting

Oscar Platt spent Sunday at New Lexington. Arthur McFarland of St. Clairsville is spending the week with Miss Grae Allen. Rev. B. F. Jackson attended a camp meeting at Coolville Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. William Wells left Saturday at the Coolville camp grounds to remain over Sunday. J. Q. Adams of Lodi township was a Glouster visitor last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forquer and their little son Martin of Moxahala were the guests of Miss Alice Vernon Sunday. G. A. Cornwell spent Sunday with relatives at Athens. Mrs. Ella Carpenter and daughter Maude are making an extended visit with relatives at Amesville and other points in that vicinity.

William Wells Coolville Frank Forquer Martin Moxahala Alice Vernon G. A. Cornwell Athens Ella Carpenter Maude Amesville Othe

Sunday Visits Highlight Local Families

Vilas Edwards of Corning spent Sunday at Hunterdon with his parents Mr and Mrs Chet Banaris. Ada Wagner visited Athens State Hospital as a guest of Miss Dora Wagner.

Vilas Edwards Corning Spen Hunterdon Chet Banaris Ada Wagner Athens State Hospital Dora Wagner

Local residents host visits across Columbus and Modoc

Ruth Reese returned Sunday from a visit with J. W. Morgan and family in Columbus. Matt Cunningham and family planned to be Sunday guests of Irant Wallace and family. Mrs. Emma Timmins and children of Columbus spent the week with her parents R. M. Birtchen and W. B. Steadman and Emily. They also visited relatives in Modoc.

Ruth Reese J. W. Morgan Familyt Columbus Matt Cunningham and Family Plan Toy O Irant Wallace and Family Emma Timmins R. M. Birtchend W. B. Steadman Emily Modoc

Blacksmith James Reynolds Loses Finger In Accident

James Reynolds suffered a severe injury to his left hand while shoeing a horse last Saturday. The accident resulted in the amputation of the end of one finger.

James Reynolds

Were Ty Candidates

The Masonic lodge at Trimble held a regular session last Monday evening with two candidates. The first degree was conferred on Henry Rutherford and the Master Mason’s degree on Conrad Vein. Both from Murray City, visitors came from Cincinnati and Cambridge, with many members from Murray City and Gloucester.

Masonic Lodge Trimble Henry Ruthford Mayn Conra Murray City Cincinna Cambridge Glouster

Local notes on visiting officials and residents

M F Andrews superintendent of Tyde Park School in Cincinnati visits for a few days with friends and relatives. Mrs Lennie Campbell returns from Roseville after several days with relatives. Mayor Gormley was in Bremen on Tuesday night for personal interests.

M. F. Andrews Tyde Park School of Cincinnati Lennie Campbell Roseville Gormley Bremen

Local Doctor Reports Successful Sprenghtis Operation

Pr E Lefever performed surgery on Magop Morr at a Columbus hospital last Saturday. The operation for sprenghtis was reported as successful with Dr Lefever remaining in attendance. Further details are unclear due to garbled text.

Pr. E .Lefever

Morris Shows Good Odds for Quick Recovery

Reports from Morris' bedside Monday night indicate he is resting as well as could be expected and has a strong chance for a speedy recovery if no complications arise.

Morris

Miner Injured in Coal Fall Seeks Care at St Anthony’s

William Rice was carried to St Anthony's hospital in Columbus after a coal fall at mine No. 256 last Thursday left him with a badly fractured left leg. He lives with Mrs. Annie Doyle and plans to recover in hospital before further steps. Thomas Healey escorted him and will travel to Lima for the A O H meeting in Athens County.

William Rice St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Rice Annie Doyle Thomas Healey Mr. Rice Lima A. O.H Athens County

Wrong Man Cleared in Elliott’s Store Case

In Bishopville Justice Hoon's court last Saturday Charles Archer failed to prove Alex Davis broke into Archer's Elliott's store last Thursday night. Bloodhounds traced a trail to Carl Davis's residence, and Archer alleged Davis loitered near the store and stayed with his brother. Evidence showed Davis was in Gloucester that evening, and he was acquitted.

Charles Archer Alex Davis Justice Hoon Bishopville Davis Archer Elliott Carl Davis Mr. Archer Elliott's

School Board Met in Regular Session

The board of education met in regular session last Saturday evening at the office of President L R Andrews on Front street. Clerk J L Davis was present and copied the minutes. Contractors reported painting work finished on No. , and the High School buildings. Plans discussed for repair work and improvements with committees appointed to push completion before the fall term opening the second Monday in September.

Board of Education Reguar L. R. Andrews Front Street J. L. Davis

Nelsonville News About Local Shoppers And Visitors

Nelsonville locals and visitors populate the scene with multiple encounters. G W Btallamith of Logan visits on business. J Howe & Son advertise the up to date meat market successors to Howe Brothers. Several city residents and guests from Parkersburg Baltimore Athens and Duncan Falls move through for meals visits or work.

N. Hill Athens Earl Craig Logan Craig Hamley James Vercoe Nelsonville J. Howe & Son Public Square

Joe Johnson's Press Shop Cleans Presses and Repairs

Have your clothes cleaned pressed and repaired at Joe Johnson's Press Shop, located over Fulton's grocery store. The compact service offers laundry and alteration work in a small local shop setting.

Joe Johnson Fulton

Wise’s Studio Advertisement for Timepiece Repair

An advertisement for Wise's Studio announcing first class watch clock and jewelry repairing services by V. C. Loos.

V. C. Loos

Motor Washing Machine Ad in Local Store

Veiled salesman pitch urges readers to purchase a motor washing machine with 25 cent waist pin offer and promise of delivery. H L Wheaton promotes viewing and approval terms at the store.

H. L. Wheaton

Effective Cyclone Wrecks Homes Faster Than Builders

A powerful cyclone devastates houses more rapidly than any carpenter with winds that tear structures apart. The event highlights the cyclone’s swift and comprehensive impact on residences and communities.

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