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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1900

Page

8

Harvest Home Picnic To Be Held At Academy Grounds

Amesville notes host of visitors from Albany Lancester Bishopville Columbus and Marietta. Local residents report a record storm with large hail shattering windows and causing injuries. The second annual Harvest Home Picnic is planned for Saturday August 25 with an engaging program and a large crowd expected.

Ora Daly Albany Ton Blusden Charles Drexey Lancester Viet Henry U. W. Clare Mis. Miller Marietta Alameda Curtis J. P. Dunbar Wheeling W. Va Orpha Johnon Bishopville Br. Beasley James Cray Harrisonville D. D. Carr Athens Charles Cray Missea Erle Glazier Helen Howard Millfield George Hixon Columbus Stra J. M. Howard Mesars. Slaughter and Swett M. E. Church

Local Notes Show Travels Visits And Death In Nelsonville

Numerous social items from Nelsonville detail visits to Lancaster Amesville and Columbus. Highlights include Charles Kinkade Isaufferias recovery notes Mrs. John Clifford at Lancaster camp ground and Belle Dew leaving for Columbus and Akron. The community also notes the funeral of Samuel Sweepston formerly of Nelsonville and his death from paralysis. Prof F S Coultrap sold his East Franklin residence to Stratton Brothers. Remains of Mr Sweepston brought from Columbia for interment at Green Lawn.

Charles Kinkade John Clifford Lancaster BE. S. Tedrow Amesville Stewart Mies Lulu Woodard Daley Witham Tom Withers Marshfield Murray City J. H. Salty Stella Woodard Lulu Charlton Mies Belle Dew Columbus Akron Bertha Newton C._ . Sharp Corning Claire Montgomery Daisy Watkins Logan Bundy Snyder Columbia Samuel Sweepston A. L. Pritchard Niagara Birs Lizzie, Davis Tele Bean Athens Hebbardayilie Charles Smith Miss Joy of Joy L. C. Carpenter East Columbus Street Francis Scott Nellie Musser Jennie Scott Lancaster Camp Ground Belle Dew Hocking Valley Phenla Gilmore Charles Krizer Frantz Braddock Anna Newman Buchtel Lulu Lane Ilter Miles Katle F.S. Coultrap Nelsonville East Franklin Street Stratton Brothers Samuel Swepston Green Lawn Swepston

Local notices and obituaries from Fillmore area

Frost Liza Harden visits relative in Fillmore on Sunday. Emma Johnson, eight, sick with typhoid fever. Curtis Voan and wife visiting relatives in Croton Camp Wa Va. Mrs Paulina Patten and Elvin guest at Bly Stone this week. James Townsend and daughter Annie of Ireland visit Sherman Livezey family. Frank Shoan returns home after ten months in New Mexico and Colorado for health. Universalist church delegates elected to Washington Association meeting at Watertown August 24-26. Hazel, infant daughter of Curtis and Loan, died of cholera infantum August 15 aged two months five days. funeral held in Dean cemetery. Bereaved parents receive community sympathy.

Liza Harden Fillmore Emma Samuel Johnson Curtis Voan Croton Camp Paulina Patten Colorado Bly Health Universalist Church Warren Patten Hattie Doan Sumner Doan Washington Association of Universaliste Watertown Hazel Curtis Loan Dean Cemetery

Local Visitors and Moves Across Town

Millfield Mohler was here last week on business. Miss Bessie Earich spent last week in New England. Joseph Dixon visited Glouster Providence on business. JS A Same was a business visitor at Athens Saturday. Miss Mary Poston of Canaanville visited relatives there. Mr and Mrs Evans Dent of Nelsonville visiting relatives here. Mrs Ellial Poston of New England visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Milton Brookins. Mrs RS Den called to Hebbardaville for sister Nancy Beasley's death. George Sams returned from New Brighton Pa after eight months employed there. Mrs J C Brown and daughter Elizabeth sell property here and move Thursday to Logan.

John Mohler Bessie Earich New England Joseph Dixon Glouster Priday JS. A. Same Athens Mary Poston Canaanville Evans Dent Nelsonville Ellial Poston Joseph Earich Anton Milla Milton Brookins RS. den Hebbardaville Nancy Beasley George Sams New Brighton Wm. Overhalter J. C. Brown Elizabeth Logan

Residents Return After Short Visits Across Ohio

John Weters came home from Chicago last week while Philip Michael and family spent days at Gloucester with friends and relatives. Nora Graves, Charity and Jane Fuller returned from Columbus. Jane Fuller of Chillicothe visited Charity Garrett’s home and returned early this week. Rosa Bebout Bease Shafer visited Sylvia and Golda Young in Nelsonville and returned home last week. John Phillips and family, guests of J A McCathran, returned to Chillicothe last week.

John Weters Chicago Philip Michael Glouster Nora Graves Columbus Charity Jane Fuller Fred Gabriel Chillicothe Charity Garrett Rosa Bebout Bease Shafer Sylvia Golda Young Nelsonville John Phillips J. A. McCathran Familly

Harmony visitors and local family updates this week

Anna King of Harmony visits James Sheridan and family. Mrs George Douglas of Columbus visits her father Mr Hampton. Thomas Webb and wife of Philadelphia visit Hugh Sheridan. Tommy Sheridan and Rose attend a Blennerhassett Islands picnic. Mrs Kate Sears and three Lancaster children stay with friends. Mrs Sarah Bridge remains ill with slim hope of recovery. Peter Finsterwald and wife travel to Martins Ferry for brother in law Robert Carmichael's death.

Anna King Harmony James Sheridan George Douglas Columbus Mr. Hampton Thomas Webb Philadelphia T Hugh Sheridan Tommy Sheridan Rose Blennerhassett Islands Kate Sears Lancaster Sarah Bridge Peter Finsterwald Martin's Ferry Robert Carmichael

Vanderhoof Church Notes and Local Visits

Reverend Perry filled his appointment at Rahobath Sunday. Miss Allie Haning visits cousin Miss Shumwap of Long Bottom. Hanuis and Frank Knowles of Little Hocking called on C. C. Chase. John Lawrence plans moving his family to Athens soon. Miss Georgie Harris visits sisters at Columbus. Reverend Watson Dana of Portsmouth to preach at Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Louisa Dick, former resident now with son at Marlon, visiting Asa Shields family.

Perry Rahobath Allie Haning Miss Shumwap Long Bottom Messrs Hanuis Frank Knowles Little Hocking C. C. Chase John Lawrence Athens Georgie Harris Mexdames Sthinehart Root Columbus Watson Dana Portsmouth the Baptist Church Louisa Dick Marlon Asa Shields

Local Roundup of Visits and Moves Across Ohio Valley

Laura Coveston Latrobe visited Belpre relatives as Rev. Williams preached in Ireland. Madison Baker works for Marietta Transfer Co. L. C. Johnson and wife visited friends at Tuppers Plains. Edgar Shotwell and daughter Fay moved to South Dakota for their future home. Bert Johnson and H. Root bought a carload of meles on the Ohio River bottom, reporting an enormous crop this year.

Laura Coveston Belpre Rev. Williams Marietta Ireland Madison Baker L. C. Johnson Plains Edgar Shotwell Fay South Dakota Bert Johnson H. Root Ohio

Social visits highlight weekend in New England area

Ethel Riley visited Mrs. Dalton Edwards over Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Marquia spent several days with Myrtle Mink. Ethel Laughlin saw her grandparents Mr and Mrs Spaulding. John Byres and wife called on Mr and Mrs Warner Sunday and Monday. Frank Guthrie of Parkersburg visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Robert Smith of Canaanville called on Mrs. Inman Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Margaret Cone and daughter Josie of Lenox Georgia visited friends Friday and Saturday.

Ethel Riley Dalton Edwards Marquia Myrtle Mink Ethel Laughlin Spaulding John Byres Warner Frank Guthrie Parkersburg Robert Smith Canaanville Inman Margaret Cone Josie Lenox Georgia

Big Run Trains Offer Cheap Columbus or Toledo Trip

Big Run residents listed at Sixon Frid Way and Totman farm as visits unfold. Nathan Sutton visits Benny Conant in Federal. Edward Rowan returns from Rendville where he worked. Ohio Central Lines offer Sunday Aug 26 specials in both directions. advertisement in another column.

Nathburn Sixon Frid Adwell Columbus Toledo Ohio Central Lines Callon Srents

Local Social Notes From Beebe and Parkersburg Visitors

Beebe Charles Ladd Beebe returned from a trip to Pennsylvania last week. Mrs Eather Crippen suffers with tonailitis but slowly recovers. Mrs Sarah Crippen visited sister Mrs George Jarvis of New England. Miss Rue Chichester of Parkersburg returned home after visiting relatives. W A Hibbard and wife of Athens called on Mrs Sarah Crippen and Mrs Eliza Minear. Mrs Nannie Wise and Mrs Minerva Whhide of Grafton WV visited their brother Mr George Brooks. Miss Eva, Mattie Chambers and Clarence of Ashton WV were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Crippen Sunday and Monday.

Charles Ladd Pennsylvania Eather Crippen Sarah Crippen George Jarvis New England Misa Rue Chichester Parkersburg W. A. Hibbard Athens Eliza Minear

Local Social Roundup From Lysander and Surrounding Areas

Misa Ethel Anthony is ill with fever. Mr Charles Beard visits Wim for a week. Tedrow Elbert Sams and sister visit P B Bobo. John Fulton and wife visited John Sewell at Anthoney. Ezra Butts and wife hosted William Graham's home Sunday. Eva Tedrow returns from Lysander vacation to Columbus. Mr and Mrs Samuel Poston host Orange Butts and wife, Mrs William Burleigh and Amanda, and Mrs Eliza Bishop from Anthony.

Misa Ethel Anthony Charles Beard Wim. Tedrow Elbert Sams Klora Bean P. B. Bobo John Fulton John Sewell Anthoney Ezra Butts Wiliam Graham Eva Tedrow Lysander Columbus Samuel Poston South Canaan William Burleigh Amanda Eliza Bishop Anthony

Local Social Notes From Athens and Nearby Towns

Stewart M I Ewers was in Athens on business Monday. Harvey Copeland visited Chester with friends. Frank Tedrow of Nelsonville spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs D W Joiaington. Flossie Linscott of Canannville visited Gertrude OConnor over Sunday. Emma Metzger of Chillicothe guest of Miss Daisy Smith. J W Melcit and Blanche visiting relatives in Circleville. Mrs C H Owings had no guests last week. sister Mrs Weatherly of Covitch and Mrs Reed of Reedarille visiting mother.

M. I. Ewers Athens Buanesa Harvey Copeland Chester Frank Tedrow Nelsonville D. W. Joiaington Flossie Linscott Canaanville Gertrude O'Connor Emma Metzger Chillicothe Misa Daisy Smith J. W. Melcit Blanche Circleville C. H. Owings Mra. Weatherly Covitche Mia, Reed Reedarille

MarshfieldUpdates and Local Visits Stir Community

Edward Didcock expands his residence with a two room addition. Mrs Omo Lewellyn of Mineral visits sister Mrs Emma Lewellyn. Miss Belle Braddock from Trimble visits uncle Mr G W Dutlee and family. An ice cream supper at L E Hunters on Tuesday evening Aug 33 invites all. A health note urges quick cough or cold relief with One Minute Cough Cure from Cline's Pharmacy.

Edward Didcock Omo Lewellyn Mineral Emma Lewellyn Belle Braddock Trimble G. W. Dutlee L. E. Hunter

Columbo area notes and social updates from Buchtel

W J Minck spent Sunday with family in Columbus Sacha Byron visits sisters Mayor G Aildenour touring Columbus Wm Stratton buys Prof Coultraps Nelsonville residence Mesdames Lee Hill and Wells return from Lancaster camp Mr and Mrs C L Martzolis host parents in New Lexington Newlyweds Mille Norman and Lillie Brown wed in Buchtel and Nelsonville Heavy rain and walnut sized hail strike the region Lightning damages N B C Co store roof Nightwatchman Johnson halts blaze Party guests include the Mace siblings and local residents during Saturday excursion to Millfield

W. J. Minck Columbus Sacha Byron G. Aildenour Wm. Stratton B.S. Coultrap Nelsonville Mesdames EH T. Lee Charles Hill 3. Wells Lancaster Camp N. B.C. Co Aire Johnson Marie Emma Mace Olive Elizabeth Taman Oslo Phillips Mabel Goodman Mesara Ami Len Stephenson Albert Rife Homer Parker Charles Zarley Millfield Clarence Saunders

Price and neighbors in Coolville gather for lawn fete

In Coolville several local residents are mentioned including Mrs. A E Price of Butte and Mrs Ida Haler returning from Delaware. Mrs F C Taylor and Mrs A Weatheradee are noted visiting relatives. Rev P H Baker spoke at the Congregational church supporting the anti saloon league. A lawn fete at Mrs F A Pritchard’s home on Aug 14 raised about ten dollars.

A. E. Price Butte Montana F.C. Taylor Albert Weatheradee Stewart Chas. Owens A. E. Lawrence Arthur Larriettaville Leguillon P. H. Baker Congregational Church Anti-Saloon League Ida Haler Delaware The Congregational Ald Society F. A. Pritchard

Crossen Mall Grand Ball Opens Local Avenue

Mineral reports strain of social life as Crossen Mall hosts a grand ball to formally open the new shopping area. Visitors and residents like Miss Winnie Ithodea and Misa Winnie Ithodea were seen in town, while Dr. Newry of Hamden installed Dr. Perrin in his place. Chas Dumaree to lead the local school next year as community ties strengthen. D B Lowry and Ira Crossen attended a woodmen camp in Albany, and Ada Anderson with Maud McVay visited Mr and Mrs B P McVay.

J. &. Morne Fa C. E. Kincade Athens Misa Winnie Ithodea Chas.Dumaree Crossen Mall Newry Hamden Dr. Perrin D. B. Lowry Ira Crossen Albany Ada Anderson Maud McVay BP. H. McVay

Albany visitor and local updates

Zelda Irvin of Albany visited her parents over Sunday. Douglas Hudnall moved from Athens to his new farm with his family and plans to stay. Fred Dixon's infant child remained critically ill with cholera infantum. Eva Tewksbury aged 13 suffers typhoid fever. Nellie Jordan, Hebbardsville nurse, attends patients. An ice cream supper at William Lowther’s Saturday night drew a large crowd and netted twenty two dollars.

Della Irvin Albany Douglas Hudnall Athens Fred Dixon Eva Tewksbury Nellie Jordan Hebbardsville Wm. Lowther

Ideal Trip of the Season to Mackinac Island

Special round trip fare from Athens to Mackinac Island via the D C Steamer City of Alpena with connections and return by any D C boat until the following Wednesday. Ten days at the Island possible. Additional routes to Marquette Soo and Point Aux Pins offered at reduced rates. Inquiries through Ohio Central Lines agents or listed Passenger Agents in Charleston Columbus and related offices.

City of Alpena Athens D. &C. Streamer Gite Alpena Docu Toledo Mackinac Island Saturda Ickets Road

Excursion to Columbus by Ohio Central Lines

Special outing advertised for the Ohio State Pair with a round trip fare from all Ohio points and Pt Pleasant West Virginia. Tickets on sale September 3 to September closing, good returning until September. Multiple references to travel and amusements in Toledo with a special train schedule and timings.

Ohio Central Ohio State Ohio Pt. Pleasant W. Va Secords Sterling Hemel Ca Calcago New York Columbus Toledo HV. Ve T Columbia Athens

Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromosainine Tablets

An old advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromoasinine tablets. It promises a refund if not cured, notes the Grove’s signature on each box, and prices the product at 25 cents.

Cere Grove’e

Annual Reunion of Letter Carriers at Detroit

Announcement of an excursion ticket sale by Ohio Central Lines for the Detroit reunion. Includes details on round trip fare, sale dates in September, and return validity to September 1. Also advertises tobacco cessation products and various city excursion offers with scattered dates and locations.

Detroit Ohio Central Lines

Master Commissioner's Sale In Washington County Ohio

Special Master Commissioner TEAXER MCCLURE and Rotyrox announce a court ordered sale by public auction at the Marietta courthouse front steps. The sale involves American Debentures Co and The Toledo and Ohio Central Street Railroad Co among others, under cause numbers SNC Consolidaters. Attorneys for Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. are J P Woon of Athens Ohio and William St. New Yorke.

Athens Ohlo Jacksonville Athansas Bale, Co W. Porter Siews Court of Common Pleas Athenscourtry Ohio Moorehead Trimble Athens County C. H. Porter O. J. Botenell James Harvey Samantha K. Price Pine Nora A. Beekman Ohin Samantha It Price Samantha i Price Vilage Washington County Marietta la Sata County State Patos Anld Cay Tobay and Obie Ventral Extension Railroad Company Obie Washington Morgan Palas Kanawha £ Michigan Railway Company Sharpsbury Sharpsburg Steward Junction Stewart Baltimore & Ohio South Western Railway Company Moore's Junction Muskingum River Bridge Toledo & Ohio Central Extension” Railroad Company Marietta Mineral Railway Company Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore Toledo & Ohio Central Extension Railroad Company Wnickerbocker Trust Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Ia Sa Nelda Tt. D. Dale Teaxer, McClure & Rotyrox Willam St New Yorke J.P. Woon Athens, Ohio Atty’s. Fort the Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company

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OUT OF Town News Nelsynville Frost Wolf's Plains Beebe Cline Coolville Zelda DeWitt Druggista Wanler Warren Bros. Livery Stable Jacob Baker Hirarel Wilson Peter Urns Et al C. T. Okey Mary Giles Order of Sale Athens County Court of Common Pleas James R. Harvey Admr S Amantha St. Price Liwts & Save Attorneys Td Leabenobdewa W. King Tennehen West Xinia Court of Common Peas Jewett Youn American Debentures Company Toledo and Ohio Centeat Exter Haltroad Company Et al. Snc
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