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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1905

Page

4

Republican friendship tested in Athens county opinion

A long letter rails at party rivals and endorses the Republican line while criticizing Governor Herrick and Pattison. It defends the old Messenger as a Republican organ and urges unity for temperance laws. Also reports local visits, guests, and social notes from Amesville and surrounding areas.

Purley Baker Messenger Athens County Republican Party Herrick Democratic Party Brewers Association Pattison Gov. Herrick Chisholm Ohio

Social Roundup in Mineral and Nearby Towns

Miss Ivy Albaugh and Miss Ella Albaugh visit with friends near Zaleski while Miss Vesta McLaid stays with cousin Merle McLaid near Marshfield. Horton Saunders greets friends in Mineral. Sturgill and Curt Todd visit from Carbondale. Mrs Reb Doolittle comes from Carbonale for her mother’s illness. Mr and Mrs Jack Hadley host visitors from Nelsonville. Sam Penrod and wife in Athens. Leo Mallen with parents. Blanch Beckler visits Athens. Ely women guests in Marshfield. Beckler and Drood McAdoo attend Lookout ice cream social. Hayson and daughter stay two weeks at Lancaster camp meeting. Many mourn P B Wilsons and daughters. Josephine Danny hosts mansion for McAdoos before moving to Middleport. Wilsons leaving Mineral end long married life here.

Ivy Ella Albaugh Zaleski Vesta McLaid Marshfield Merle McLaid Horton Saunders Mineral Messrs Sturgill Curt Todd Son Carbondale C. V. Hester's Reb Doolittle Carbonale Gascoyne Jack Hardy Mrs. Hallett Nelsonville Leo Mallen Blanch Beckler Athens Geo. Ely Hadley Ely Harry Beckler Drood McAdoo Lookout Mr. Hayson Dr. Hester Lancaster Camp P. B. Wilson Josephine Danny F. H. McAdoo Midadleport Mrs. Wilson

Wild West Saloon Shooting In Deanville Leaves Man Wounded

John Delong was shot in the leg outside Careys Saloon by Will Graves of Floodwood. Graves fled into the hills, was captured by Floodwood authorities, and jailed in Nelsonville after arraignment on Tuesday.

Carey's Deanville John Delong Will Graves Floodwood Delong Graves Hills and Dales Nelsonville

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Ulcers And Sores

Wm. Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan reports using Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers sores and cancers and calls it the best healing dressing. It soothes and heals cuts burns and scalds and is sold for 25 cents at McKee's drug store with guaranteed quality.

Wm. Bedell Flat Rock Mich Bucklen McKee’s

Athens Area Social Notes Include Many Visits

Mrs B McBride of Athens spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs W Burnley. Miss Minnie Coy of Nelsonville visits Maggie Stokoe for a few days. Mrs G Beckle and daughter Susie returned from a two week visit with relatives in Pomeroy. Miss Gertrude Taylor of Jacksonville visited Maranda Burnley recently. Mrs Richards of Glouster visiting her daughter Mrs H Lyons. Miss Maryox visiting relatives at Marshfield for a few days. Mrs Wollett and daughter Mrs Smith of Athens visiting Mrs 8 Haines. Mrs Thomas Francis in Athens Saturday visiting her daughter Mrs Fain who is ill. W Beckley and wife visiting relatives at Marshfield Sunday. Miss Maud Tanner visiting Mrs K McBride in Athens for a few days.

B. McBride Athens W. Burnley Minnie Coy Nelsonville Maggie Stokoe G. Beckle Susie Pomeroy Gertrude Taylor Jacksonville Maranda Burnley Mrs. Richards Glouster H. Lyons Miss Maryox Marshfield Thomas Francis Fain W. Beckley Miss Maud Tanner K. McBride

New England Social Notes Touch Base Across Towns

Miss Fern McGrew left Monday for a teachers institute in Athens this week. Mrs. Sarah Hill visits relatives at Wilson Chapel. Miss Addie Wright visits Mrs. Hattie Dodds for weeks. Locals joined an excursion to Coolville Marietta and Parkersburg. Fred Lyons returned to Toledo after a week with his father. Mrs. Florence Wright recovers from illness. Mrs. Myrtle Stewart and Ruth visit Harvey Wright family. Mrs. Basley remains ill and unwell.

Fern McGrew Teachers’ Institute Athens Sarah Hill Wilson Chapel Addie Wright Sharpsburg Hattie Dodds Coolville Marietta Parkersburg Fred Lyons Toledo Florence Wright Myrtle Stewart Ruth Jacksonville Harvey Wright Basley

Social notes and notices from Athens area

Miss Galdys Oxley of Athens visits grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Cowan. Mary and Leo Williams spend Sunday at Lancaster camp meeting. Mrs Mary William Ackley of Guthrie Oklahoma visits friends in this vicinity. Rev Owen Livengood of Columbus filled church appointments Saturday night and Sunday. Misses Nettie Innis and Bessie Hannon of Columbus guest of Rev C B Longman. Dane Wilson of Columbus was here last week. Mrs J E Williams and children of Athens visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs Emmett Guthrie of Jacksonville visit Mr and Mrs Charles Grim. Grove Lawrence of Humble Texas arrived last week for several weeks with relatives. WANTED To borrow 350 for three years at 8 percent. Good personal security. Enquire at this office. }

Charlotte Vincent Parkersburg W. Va Sarah A. Linscott A. ©. Linscott James Linscott Athens John Phillipe Gus Jim Owen Coolville Vesta Henry Nel Adair Effa McCune Nel Curtis Jessie Owens Virgene Lucile Henry Messrs Rolston Asa Wells Frank Howard Gifford Will Adair Ford Totman Selby Potte Clyde Gibson Ernest Adair Adda Galdys Oxley Elizabeth Cowan Mary Leo Williams Lancaster Mary William Ackley Guthrie Oklahoma Owen Livengood Columbus Christian Church Nettie Innis Bessie Hannon C. B. Longman Dane Wilson J. E. Williams Emmett Guthrie Jacksonville Charles Grim Grove Lawrence Humble Texas

Thunderstorm Kills Two Colts Near Plantsville

During a severe thunder storm on Sunday afternoon lightning struck and killed two three year old colts owned by John Huffman a half mile south of Plantsville. Loss partly covered by insurance. Community updates note attendances at local church and various visits.

John Huffman Lillian Bardin Elizabeth Fawcet Wayne Edgerton Ira Huffman E. S. Kille U.B Southland Warden Willis Pickaway County May Huffman Coolville Alice Peers Marion Council Bluff

Correction issued in Canaanville ball game report

A printer error in last week's paper misstated Willow Creek as having three wins when two occurred. Readers are invited to review the item for the correct score. Local notices mention Lot Bean visiting Roxabell, Prof Kurkendall's departure for Piqua, a Marietta oil operation starting on the Griffin farm, an Ed Carpenter ice cream supper for the Canaanville Band, and social visits by the Rathbone family of Athens.

Willow Creek Lot Bean Roxabell Henry Bean Prof. Kirkendall Piqua Dan Tippie Carnes Millfied Jesse Baker Coolville Marietta P. J. Griffin Ed. Carpenter Canaanville Lady Rathbones of Athens A. P. Linscott

Copperhead find on Fairview farm as log is opened

Arnold King and his brother found twenty three copperhead snakes in a hollow log on B. G. Schuler’s farm while hunting woodchucks. Mr Mohler helped by dropping the log with an ax and killing the snakes. Local notes record mill moves, trips, visits, a church preachings, and a new baby born to the Davis family.

Arnold King B. G. Schuler Knowlton & Wyatt Lumber Co E. &. Curtis Pomeroy

Wilson Chapel News Briefs and Local Notices

Noah Linscott's health declines as residents note illness among clergy family and visiting guests. Ed Brawley visits from Sunnyside while Mrs. Morris returns from Denison and Pittsburg. Rev. Cellars preaches at Amesville. Grandstaff to build a new home. Armadale infant dies of cholera infantum. funeral held. Merwin Bryson visits grandparents in Guysville. For sale a National cash register for 50 dollars via L Logan Athens. Leon Lann jokes about ABCs with Murray and Mackey.

Fred Grosvenor Washington D. C A. L. Ogg Ed. Brawley Sunnyside Eila Morris Denison Pittsburg G. D. Clifford Chautauqua Cellars Presbyterian Church Amesville Sarah Hill New England Hattie Ogg James Grandstaff John Shirley Armadale Merwin Bryson H. H. Wharff Guysville

Wolfe Plains Social Notes and Post Office Advertisements

Residents and visitors gather at Wolfe Plains with Mrs. G W Stage and Levora from Lancaster. Sick list includes Mrs. Beard Mrs. Matheney and Miss Ethyl Martin. Post office holds letters for numerous locals including Bolin Davis Hooper Lash Johnson Lewis and Rewalt. call advertised.

Allison Howard Bolin Bessie Davis Lawley Clark M. F Feimster Ola Hamilton Charles Hooper Marie Lash Johnson A Lewis Ruthven Love Dora B McVay Thos Murphey Willie Rubberman Mayme Rewalt Harry Smith Shimer C. S White John B Co. D. Gist

Hocking Excursion Rates From Athens Area

An extensive list details excursion fares from Athens to multiple destinations including Lancaster Camp Grounds Sanbury and Mackinac Island. Fares are generally one fare plus 25 or 24 cents for round trips with specific sale dates from August 9 through August 21 and various return deadlines. Some trips include additional admission or rail connections with extension options.

Hocking Rome City Ind Church of God Interstate Assembly Lancaster Athens Campground Sanbury Ohio Ohio Volunteer Infantry North Michigan Pere Marquette Railroad Hocking Valley Ludington Manistee Charlevoix Petoskey Bay View Alpena Cheboygan Harbor Springs Wequetor Sing Boring Brook Mackinac Island P. M D. M Arnold Line Detroit Mich Imperial Palace Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassass Defiance Ohio Union Veteran’s League Denver Ocolo Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Cleveland Olio Ohio Brigade Uniform Tank Knights of Pythias Rathbone Sisters of Good Pittsburg Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge Kate

Road Petition to Alter County Road in Athens County Ohio

A petition by resident freeholders requests the Board of Commissioners alter a county road. It seeks to begin at the Meigs county line south of Thomas Bolin's house and run through lands of Bolin, Elizabeth Hamilton, and M D Brook's heirs to the Albany road. Also asks vacating unused portions of the old road. August 3w3. Principal Petitioner Thomas Bolin.

Board of Commissioners Athens County Ohio Meigs County Thomas Bolin Elizbeth Hamilton M. D. Brook Albany

Palmer estate administrator appointed for Athens County

The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of William C. Palmer, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 15th day of July, A. D. T. W. Jones, Administrator. July 20w3.

William C. Palmer Athens County Ohio A. D. T. W. Jones

Hocking Valley Excursion Fares to Pacific Regions

One way second class colonist fares to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho and intermediate territory offered March 1 to 15 and September 15 to October 8. For particulars call on or address ticket agents of this company.

California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Intermediate Territory

Tensorial artist Faires to enter medical college

W O Faires the tensorial artist of Chauncey was in the city Monday. He will enter medical college at Columbus next month to complete his course in medicine.

W. O. Faires Chauncey Mr. Faires Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger and Herald THE Messenger & Herald Printing Co F. W. Bush Myron T. Herrick Cuyahoga Andrew L. Harris Preble Supreme Court W. Z. Davis Wade H. Ellis W. S. McKinnon Ashtabula Board of Public Works William Kirstlly A. J. Crawford Harry M. Webster E. ©. Woodworth I. M. Fosta A. W. Lynch Alex Nelson John F. Biddle H. Hibbard J. J. Lane William James Ed. Morris Carnegie, Pa William Morris Daniel Grosvenor Fred Washington, D. C Portamouth Lucy Adair Lucy Fleming George Dyson Carfman H. ©. Owen Edna Dana Grafton Dennis Tum Fred Lortz Columbia Mrs. W. Lortz Matt and Hanna Bigelow Fruit Company of Cleveland F. W. Gibson Maude Curfman L. ©. Cartman J. M. Howard Pond Pearl Blackwood E. FE. Gillilan W. P. Hoisington Ellen Sharp Sugar Grove Mary Brown Lee Westerville Luceta Dean Kirkerville Springfield Clarence Henderson Noah Linscott Clifford Chautauqua, N.Y Mrs. Nil! Mills Stewart Harriett Wyatt Sam Penrod Luhrig SHADE Plantsville Fairview J. R. King Painsville Rev. Love U. B Jas Terre Wolfs Plains Wm Meighen George Guthrie Alfred Gorrell Ravenswood W.va Jas. Bean Fred Davis Manhattan Kan Riley Butts National Cash Register L. Logan Athens. C Leon Lann ABC Murray and Mackey Wolfe Plains G. W. Stage Levora James Beard George Matheney Ethyl Martin Amos England George Gabriel Katherine Herrold Champaigne County James Bell Albert Bolin H. E. Stage E. G Michael Cillida Hocking Valley Excursion Preston Jin Lin Underwear
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