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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

2

Local visitors and residents stop through Mill Field area

Fred Wemmer and Anthony Christman were business visitors in Athens on Thursday. Miss Flossie Creachbaum of Glouster visited Miss Lurene Wade last week. Floyd and Harley Evans of Springfield are in town visiting friends. Anthony and Olney Daft spent several days in Rockbridge. Mr and Mrs Ed Latimer, once ill, are improving. RL

Meears Fred Wemmer Anthony Christman Athens Flossie Creachbaum Glouster Lurene Wade Floyd Harley Evans Springfield Anthony Olney Daft Rockbridge Mra Ed Latimer

Fine selection of comic postcards at Hender Son-Crider Drug

A store offers a fine selection of comic postcards with hundreds of new designs. Hender Son-Crider Drug Co. advertises this postcard assortment likely as a novelty or gift item.

Hender Son-Crider Drug CO

Local residents and visitors listed in Coolville society notes

Coolville society notes record visits and motorings. Bill Milhoan of Marton and Henry Milhoan of this place spend Sunday together. Grace Stewart and daughter of Springfield visit Mr and Mrs L R Sanderson. Horace Lawrence of Hannibal Mo visits friends here. Binche Smithberger of McIntosh 3 D returns home after visiting Mrs A E B Lawrence. Frank Shell of Mt Hope W Va spends Sunday with his aunt Virginia Morrison. Kenneth Legoullen leaves for Delaware to visit his aunt Ida Kahler. Bud Lawrence returns from Harriettsville after a two week visit. Susie Dinemore visits Mountain Lake Park for a few weeks. Ethel Filaberty and daughter Marty Frances visit W C Higley. Laura Parkins and Blanche Smith attend the Athens institute. W B Hartnell and wife of Beverly attend the camp meeting and return home. F J Maxon of Parkersburg is down for a few days. While going to the camp grounds.

Bill Milhoan Marton Henry Milhoan Grace Stewart Springfield L. R. Sanderson Horace Lawrence Hannibal, Mo Bincche Smithberger McIntosh A. EB. Lawrence Frank Shell Mt. Hope W. Va Virginia Morrison Frank Coodsville Kenneth Legoullen Delware Ida Kahler Bud Lawrence Harriettsville Susie Dinemore Mountain Lake Park Ethel Filaberty Marty Frances W. C. Higley Laura Parkins Blanche Smith Athens W. B. Hartnell Beverly F. J. Maxon Parkersburg

Frightened horseback runaway causes vehicle wreck

A horse driven by A. C. Davis backed a survey wagon over an embankment breaking a wheel and shafts but no injuries occurred. Mrs Mary Stout of Nelsonville visited her parents earlier this week. Clyde Creesey visits Lester and Willie Mickle in Amesville.

Horng A. C. Davis Mary Stout Nelsonville Clyde Creesey Lester and Willie Mickle Amesville

Camp Meeting Attendance and Local Social Visits

South Canaan residents attend a large camp meeting at Coolville. Miss Alina Mansfield hosted Miss Ora Kincade. Lew Warren visited Parker family. Miss Myrtie Calvert and Mrs. Frank Lawrence traveled to Columbus to visit a brother. Arthur Kincade recovering after appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital Columbus. Herb Dillenger visited friends nearby.

Coolville Alina Mansfield Ora Kincade Lew Warren Parker Myrtie Calvert Frank Lawrence Columbus Arthur Kincade Grant Hospital Herb Dillenger

Sunday school convention and temperance rally Chauncey O

The Sun day school convention and temperance rally will be held August 23 in the County Infirmary grove Chauncey. Events run 10 to 11 o clock for Sunday school, 11 to 12 for addresses by Rev J W Carroll Rev W A Guy and Rev S J Bishop. A noon basket picnic, then temperance talks in the afternoon by Seaborn Wright of Georgia and Rev W H Boden of Athens. Chauncey band provides music.

Dover Township Chauncey County Infirmary Grove J. W. Carroll W. A. Guy J. Bishop Seaborn Wright Georgia W. H. Boden Athens Chauncey Band

Will Shields Nearly Drowned In River Fishing Accident

Will Shields and his father L D Shields fished on a river skiff when Will slipped overboard as his foot became snagged in the oarlock. The father freed the boy from the water and both escaped a fatal outcome, though Will’s condition after the incident is not reported.

Will Shields L. D. Shields Will

Meat man rescued after Nyetown wagon spill

An accident in Nyetown Monday morning involved meat man Mr Linsecott when his wagon wheel struck a post and toppled the wagon. Bystanders freed him with little damage reported and the scene returned to order.

Nyetown Mr. Linsecott Mr. Linscott

Local Social Notes From Athens And Nearby Towns

Mrs. Albert Linscott and family visited sister Mrs Stacey Sayer in Federal. Miss Lena Ferris and Lenore Laughugh were in Athens last Tuesday. Florence Courtney and Gilbert Beaumont guests of Verna Gardner Sunday. Mrs. Ben Ferris visited sister Mrs Robert Butterworth Friday. Rob Nye visited Trimble Sunday. Jemima Wilson of Corning visiting Ed N Wilson and wife. Friend Love and children visiting Shawnee relatives this week. L D Shields were in Athens Monday. Mae Terrell of Sand Run visited Hazel Love. Verna Gardner visited friends in Athens. EB M Daugherty and son visited his parents in Coolville Sunday. Rev J A Long of Athens was in our city Saturday.

Albert Linscott Federal Linscott Mra Stacey Sayer Lena Ferris Lenore Lahugh Athens Florence Courtney Gilbert Beaumont Verna Gardner Ben Ferris Robert Butterworth Rob Nye Trimble Jemima Wilson Corning Ed N. Wilson Friend Love Claudie and Hazel Shawnee Ohio

Henderson-Crider Drug Co Display Ads

Local ad copy invites shoppers to browse large displays at Henderson-Crider Drug Co located at 81912.

Henderson-Crider Drug CO

Graham's Chapel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Henry Lauer of Judson and Mrs. John Cooley of Modoc visit families in the area. Miss Estella and Miss Elsie Bobo of Long Run guest Gertrude Holland. Herbert Hawk family of Judson visit William Tedrow. Lacy Frost visits brother Isaac at Angell Ridge. Mrs. Leon Sprague stays with her son. South Canaan family calls on friends here. Mrs. David Griffett of Athens visits her parents in town. Earl Craft born to Mr and Mrs J C Norris of Canaanville. Gallipolis resident visiting Cowan of Stroud's Run and Robert McClain family.

William Love Estella Elsie Bobo Long Run Gertrude Holland Herbert Hawk Harold and Hildreth Judson William Tedrow Lacy Frost Tim Isaac Ange! Ridge J. Q Hull South Canaan David Griffett Athens Charles Kelley J. C. Norris Canaanville Earl Craft Gallipolis Mr. Cowan Stroud Robert McClain

Local Social Roundup From Canaanville

Miss Laura Starkey hosted guest Miss Graham of Athens as village visitors share weekends. Families including Fulton Linsecott Webster Hartley Mossman attend camp and relatives in Coolville and Parkersburg. An ice cream social for church funds is planned at Robert Moore’s home with Rev McKay noting schedule shifts after Coolville camp.

Laura Starkey Graham Athens Fulton Delilah Coolville Nehemiah Linsecott A. P. Linscott Almyra Webster D. B. Webster Si Bean Elma Parkersburg Charlie Hartley George Starkey Minnie Musselman F. C. Webster Charles Bethel Hagen Hollister Aig James Linscott Robert Moore McKay

Wolf's Plains Visit Notes From Local Almanac

Mrs. John Kirklin of near Cincinnati spent the week at Wolf's Plains with relatives Mrs. Nellie Campbell and her son Don accompanying or visiting.

John Kirklin Cincinnati Nellie Campbell and Don

Dr Humphreys Specifics Adverts Prospectus

A vintage ad lists Dr Humphreys Specifics with numbered cures for fevers inflammations worm diseases crying infants diarrhea dysentery coughs colds rheumatic fever eye diseases influenza whooping cough asthma kidney disease nervous debility sore mouth bedwetting quinsy diphtheria hay fever and more. A small pocket bottle of pellets offered from druggists or by mail from Humphreys Homeo Co Corner Alice and Main Streets Ne.

Local Family Visits and Travel Notes

Ald of Pomeroy visits family while Carl Mitchell returns from Virginia camp meeting. George Gabriel and F M McHarg visit Chauncey and Nelsonville relatives. J N McHarg and family join Chauncey friends for Sunday. Guy Stewart and Harper Matheny host guests from Nelsonville. Frank Moore and family from Union visit Harry Moore. Shaffer family from Jackson spent part of last week with Mrs J K Brown.

Frank Moore Union Mrs. Shaffer Jackson

Gospel Meetings Begin at Chauncey Church of Christ

Gospel meetings start Monday at the Church of Christ in Chauncey with Rev. W. H. Boden of Athens preaching. Each evening covers topics from Fishers of Men to The Greatest Question in the World, inviting all to attend. Visitors include Miss Mary Drake of Columbus with local residents and Harvey Sauters visiting Shawnee.

Church of Christ In Chauncey Chauncey, O Church of Christ

Family visits and storm notes from local page

Mr and Mrs Eldon Kenney and children visit Webster Kenney. Mrs Charles Dowler and children visit B F Shame. Rev Bush home struck by lightning with no serious damage. Emma McClanahan funeral held at Bates church. Telephone lines damaged by storms. M E Oxley injures foot at the bank.

Eldon Kenney Webster Kenney Charles Dowler B. F. Shame Bush Emma McClanahan Bates M. E. Oxley

Prominent Local Notes From Union and Surroundings

Owing to recent showers the corn crop looks very promising in this vicinity. Don Gabriel travels to Columbus for an appendicitis operation. The Lubrig mines workforce anticipates better work ahead. A thunderstorm hit Monday night with no damages reported. Athens fair drew strong attendance on August 13. Local residents shared visits and gatherings, including family and friend visits around Mt Blanca, White Hall, Nelsonville, and Jackville. Ice cream social drew many young people to the Town House Saturday evening.

Athens P. G. Moler Beryl Beulah Robert Carpenter Mt. Blanco Lloyd Esau Marshfield

Local Social Roundup in Coolville and Athens

Miss Mary Bean visits friends in Coolville for several days. Mr and Mrs Chauncey King share Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Ball. Parrill Bean attends teachers institute in Athens this week.

Mary Bean Coolville Chauncey King William Ball Parrill Bean Teachers’ Institute At Athens

Hockingport Social Notes Highlight Camp Meeting and Local News

Mrs Amanda Forester hosts visitors from Wellston and Torch. Mrs Louise Wells visits her brother C W Oakes in Newburg. John Palmer of Iuka WV travels Troy township. Mrs Richard Nixon to visit daughter in Xenia. Camp meeting at Coolville praised. new Hockingport Coolville telephone line nearing completion under Charlie Hayden. Ladies Aid of Torch Methodist to meet at Mrs Forester's home Thursday.

Amanda Forester Mesdames Goddard, Scott and McKinnis Wellston Louise Wells C. W. Oakes Newburg Archia Elliott Coolville John Palmer Iuka W. Va Troy Township Richard Nixon Roy Dunfee Xenia Mary Dunfee John Riggieman West Virginia Minnie Rogers Belleville Hockingport Charlie Hayden E. A. Dutton H. EB. Adams Methodist Church of Torch

Meter inspector to be appointed to look after gas consumers

Salaried official to be chosen to oversee gas consumer interests with rate fixed. The move aims to ensure fair pricing and proper service under a new municipal appointment.

Local notices and council actions in Nelsonville and area

Report of Green Branch social visits around Stewart and nearby towns. Nelsonville council meetings cover sidewalk repairs near East End school, sewer extension petitions, and two gas related ordinances setting inspector duties and a five year gas rate cap of 22 cents per thousand cubic feet with early payment discount.

Nelsonville Kreig Barrows Johnson Mason Yurter Monks Grady East End Baird Board of Education C. G. Dew Grosvenor Street Board of Public Service

Miss Dora Starlin Visits Crooksville Friends

New England notes mention Miss Dora Starlin of Crooksville as a guest of home friends. Mrs. Edith McBee and her children visited her sister Mrs. Ethel Robinson in Athens over Sunday. Pearl Wright was a business visitor at Little Hocking Saturday. Local attendance at the Athens fair Thursday. Clarence Baker, formerly in Mineral, visits his uncle Bert Baker. Mrs. Sarah J. Stewart is quite sick. William Chambers, 77, former soldier, died Friday after a short illness. funeral at M E church Saturday, interment in New England Cemetery. Mrs. Susie Guthrie and daughter Norma of Parkersburg visit the Jarvis family.

Dora Starlin Crooksville Edith McBee Ethel Robinson Athens Pearl Wright Little Hocking Clarence Baker Mineral Bert Baker Sarah J. Stewart William Chambers M. E McKay New England Susie Guthrie Norma Parkersburg George P. Jarvis

Cuban street car ones are now using sight-seeing cars

A brief note indicates Cuban street cars have begun using sight-seeing cars. The transition highlights changes in transit vehicle use and public accessibility for visitors.

Joe Johnson’s Press Shop and Local Notices

Cleaning and pressing services offered at Joe Johnson’s Press Shop near Fulton’s grocery. Notice announces My Studio will be away from August 21 to September 2 for vacation. H. T. Wise jewelers advertise watch and jewelry repair. Waist pins sold by V. C. Loos at 25 cents per pair with guarantee.

JOE Johnson Fulton H. T. Wise

Motor Washing Machine advertised for wash day relief

Hardware ad promoting a washing machine to ease laundry work. Store of H. L. Wheaton invites customers to view and buy on approval. Local emphasis on convenience and home appliances.

H. L. Wheaton

Athens Dye Works Dry Cleaning Ad

Athens Dye Works offers cleaning and pressing for less with better results. Call for details and savings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stetson Wiltshire Vancer Vance Shoe Co Wheeling, W. Va Just Nyetown and the Sun Berry Hotel C. C. Weist Abo Dr. Weist Weist Columbus Ofhs OF. C. C. Weist Dennison Hotel Omi Graham's Chapel Henry Lauer Poston John Cooley Modoc Leon Sprague Wolf’s Plains Humphreys Umphreys’ Homeo Aces CO Corneralice Aan Streets Ald Pomeroy Carl Mitchell Virginia George Gabriel F. M. McHarg J. N. McHarg Guy Stewart Nel Mrs. Harper Matheny Harry Moore Brown Jesus Barabas Pleasanton Mary Drake George Martin William Lash Donald John McPherson Harvey Sauters B. P F. Shawnee The W. N. Alderman Pres H. D. Henry Hare L. Alderman Asst. Cashier Geo. DeCamp Teller Don Gabriel Miss E. McVay Institute At Sadie Cooper M. Dalton William Angell North Hebbardsville EB. & MecVay R. P. Coxey Conrad Mosurean Adam Ballard Jackville Charles Moler Earle Herbert Whetstone Ville Green Branch E. H. Kincade Octa Stewart Lydia Kincade Verna Bean Samuel Fitch Bear Guysville Chet Bean Minnie Dorr Cananville George Rodehaver V. C. Loos F. G Hall« Boden New Bank Bldg Sav Ings Bank Tam 4 Pen Bank CO A. 8. Bethel C. G. O'Bleness Wetleh Llanelly Millikan & Hickle
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