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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

Page

8

Personal Mentions From Tuesday's Daily

Mrs Frank P Bachman spent part of the summer with her mother in Ann Arbor Michigan and returned home Saturday evening. Miss Mary Dunkle visited relatives here in Zaleski and McArthur and left Des Moines Iowa for home. Miss Mildred Francis returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs B Frank Stout in Parkersburg. Dr and Mrs J T Mervin and daughter returned from Jamestown exposi tion. Miss Vernie Johnson left for Middleport to stay with Miss Elizabeth Murphy. Mr A Cunningham of Cincinnati president of the Luhing Coal company is in the city on business. Miss Nellie McVay returned to Marietta after visiting Dr and Mrs F P McVay. Florence Gabriel returned to Columbus after being called to Athens by death in the family. Mr Howard Vorhees of Albany was a guest of friends in the city. Miss Edna Bowen left for Sardis to visit relatives.

Frank P. Bachman Ann Arbor Mich Mary Dunkle Zaleski and McArthur Des Moines Iowa Mildred Francis B. Frank Stout Parkersburg J. T. Mervin Jamestown Exposition Vernie Johnson Middleport Elizabeth Murphy A. Cunningham Cincinnati Luhing Coal Company Nellie McVay F. P. McVay Marietta Florence Gabriel Columbus Athens Howard Vorhees Albany

Local residents seen traveling to Columbus and nearby cities

Mr. and Mrs. Moran will reside on North High Street in Columbus. H H Wickham Dr C L Jones depart for Pittsburgh via Lancaster and the national pike. Jacobs and son visit Woods in Wellsburg. Daisy Foster heads to Pittsburgh to visit the Koon couple. The Lawheads return from Amesville with children Mary Frances and Theodora. Dunkle Fulwider and Cooper head to the Jamestown exposition. Kelley ill at Morris Avenue. Jennie Hook visits relatives in Mid-Gleport and Mary Crapps. Edgar Bean returns from Pittsburg Ky. Horn visits Parkersburg. Kurtz Jr of Columbus visits Chauncey. De Camp hosts Flora De Camp from Toledo. Bobletts return to Charleroi Va. Hull Foster visiting Columbus and Ironton. Thompson family moves back to Chauncey. Slutz to occupy property. Rallis family and Parks return from Luhrig area.

H. H. Wickham C. L. Jones Wickham Pitsburg Lancaster Zanesville Wheeling Samuel Jacobs and Son Wellsburg Hal M. Wods Jacobs Woods Daisy Foster W. EB. Koon A. T. Lawhead Mary Frances Theodora Amesville Herbert Dunkle W. EB. Fulwider M. Cooper Lew Kelley Hocking Valley Depot Morris Avenue Jennie Hook Pittsburg Mid- Gleport Mary Crapps Edgar Bean B. Ll. Horn Parkersburg Charles Ll. Kurtz, Jr Columbus George de Camp Flora de Camp Toledo H. C. Boblett Fred Nedham Charleroi Hull Foster Ironton R. J. Thompson New Craig West Union Street Chauncey Thompson W. L. Slutz George Rallis Mildrole Walter Xenia Mary Parks Carbon Hill Sophia Pollard Luhrig

Roads section bosses told to ready for 80 ton coal cars

Amesville reports that road section bosses have been ordered to prepare all divisions for hauling 80 ton coal cars, signaling a potential uptick in business. Local notes include hospital updates, property purchases, visits from relatives, and community events across the area.

Coliville business visitor and reformatory transfer

Mr. Wesley Bingham of Coliville was a business visitor here last Monday. Wilbur Carpenter has obtained a position in the reformatory at Mansfield and left for the city Monday.

Wesley Bingham Coliville Wilbur Carpenter Mansfield

Social notes from Wolfs Plains and nearby towns

H M Barker and family hosted I M McHarg and family this Sunday. W A Stage of Lancaster visited this week. Mrs Mary Dowler is convalescent. Mrs Mary Michael entertained Mr and Mrs M E Twiss of Athens and Mrs Stella Shirley of Circle Hill. Rev and Mrs Coon hosted their son and family from Beaumont. Stella Wood and Jessie Bolin of Athens visited Mrs H E Stage. Camp meeting attendance at Coolville. Mr and Mrs George Gabriel visited Chauncey relatives. Mr and Mrs Burt Adams stayed with their parents at Cawthorn.

W. A. Stage Lancaster Restarves Mary Dowler Mary Michael M. E. Twiss Athens Stella Shirley Circle Hille Coon Beaumont Stella Wood Jessie Bolin H. E. Stage Coolville George Gabriel Burt Adams Cawthorn

Pike Valley Social and School Board Notes

Weekend activity in Pike Valley includes a Coolville camp meeting and a busy Lodi township school board session. Rev Wood will give his farewell address September 8. The township Sunday school convention drew large attendance with speakers Rev Bowden and Prof Evans.

Local Notes From Hockingport and Nearby Areas

Miss Esther D Stewart returns to Central Mississippi to teach in the missionary field. Mrs Lew Humphrey ill with typhoid fever. Ralph Stone and sons visit Mrs Mahala Stone in Cleveland. Maggie Griffin returns from Athens. Miss Mary Hoyt visits her mother Mrs Richard Nix. Miss Mary A Stone attends Baptist Class No 4 pick at Terrapin Park in Parkersburg. Miss Ethel Dunfee begins teaching in Hockingport. Nellie Cole visits Mrs Cyrus Jones and friends. Marietta district Camp Meeting at Coolville ends. Evangelist Campbell sermons praised. Two life members admitted on Missionary Day: Mrs A K White and Mrs Irene McCoy.

Esther D. Stewart Mississippi Stewart Lew Humphrey Ralph Stone Mary Hoyt Cleveland Richard Nixon Mary A. Stone Baptist Church of Evangelist Campball A. K. White Coolville Irene McCoy Marietta Home Missionary Society

Canaanville Camp Meeting Highlights and Local Visits

South Canaan notes a large turnout at Coolville camp meeting with Rev Seamon’s farewell sermon planned for September 8. locals and visitors, including the Crawford, Mansfield, Wriggleman, Butts and Kincaid families, attend church events and institute sessions. A Sunday school picnic is set for August 31 with Canaanville orchestra and sermons beginning at 10 a.m.

Local Visitors and Departures Noted in Amesville Area

Bremen resident Miss May Kittle visits Will Antle family over Sunday. Mrs. Warren Alderman and grandsons stay with friends in Amesville. Buffalo resident Dow Gift returns home after visit. Miss Vinacent spends time with grandparents in Millfield. Manuel Evans concludes visit.

May Kittle Bremen Will Antle Warren Alderman Fisher Amesville Dow Gift Buffalo Vinacent Millfield Manuel Evans

Local Residents Attend Services and Weddings in Hebbardsville Area

In a week of family visits and travel, Chauncey and Albany residents gathered for church services and social events. A wedding united Lonnie Morrison and Miss Ora Nolan in Athens, with the couple to reside on the Edwards property. Several neighbors welcomed visitors, and others planned trips to Bartlett Kansas and Buffalo for the winter.

Town House Remarks and Local Visits

Mr. Ed Martin of Columbus has been at home the past week. Miss Bertha Rickey returned to her work at the Athens State Hospital Saturday. Jesfie Tewksbury and family visited Roll Master's Sunday. George Balls, previously with Snyder threshing, broke his arm last week. Miss Faye Wingett attended the County Teachers Institute at Athens. Miss Gertrude Rickey of Pittsburg is home for a few weeks. Rev. Reese could not fill his Town House appointment due to bad roads. Mrs. Ellsworth Knowlton has been very sick the past week.

Jesfie Tewksbury George Balls Snyder Faye Wingett County Teachers’ Institute Athens Gertrude Rickey Pittsburg Reese Ellsworth Knowlton

Local notes from Albany and surrounding area

Albany and surrounding communities report visits and hospitality. Residents A B Vorhes W H Vorhes J E Cline and others entertain relatives and friends in Nelsonville Chauncey and Albany while several travel for business health and social events. The Eastern Star inspection in Masonic Hall included a banquet for Athens Wilkesville chapters.

Bethany Visitors and Camp Meeting Notes

A number of locals spent Sunday at the Coolville camp meeting and reports indicate a good time. Gus Johnson visits his uncle Dudley Grubb in Groveport. Charles Norris returns to work in Athens after a home stay. Mr. and Mrs. J L Petty travel home after a week with Mrs. Er dine Webster of Columbus. Mrs. Stonestreet of Lynch, Wy Va., visits her daughter Mrs. Lillie Hurst. Elmer Carter of North Dakota visits his uncle Fred Frost and old friends. Mrs. F A Barnes returns to Wallace, W Va., with granddaughter Golda Barnes.

Coolville Gus Johnson Dudley Grubb Groveport Charles Norris Athens J. L. Petty Erdine Webster Columbus Stonestreet Lynch, Wy Va Lillie Hurst Elmer Carter North Dakota Fred Frost F. A. Barnes Wallace W. Va Golda Barnes

Mrs Florence Wright Visits Athens Friends

Mrs Florence Wright and her children visited friends in Athens recently. Mrs Moore of West Virginia is the guest of her daughter Mrs Allen Tenant. Mr Tenant's uncle from West Virginia is also their guest for a few days. Miss Rachel Mille is visiting her sister.

Florence Wright Athens Moore West Virginia Allen Tenant Tenant E!ser

Stewart and area guests mingle in local visits

Bret Cook of Pittsburg visits friends here for a few days. Ora Dunfee stays with her parents at Torch after attending camp meeting. Annette Walker of Athens visits sister Mrs. L. H. Smith. Helen Stewart also from Athens visits relatives. A group from here attends an excursion to Coolville and Parkersburg. Samuel Russell and wife return from West Virginia trip. Anda Smith visits relatives at Frost.

Bret Cook Pittsburg Ora Dunfee Torch Annette Walker Athens L. H. Smith Helen Stewart Coolville Parkersburg Samuel Russell West Virginia Anda Smith Frost

Five Points Social News Notes Spur Small Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Arch Johnson spent Sunday with the Knowltons. Mr and Mrs A Z Minear and family visited Balis. George Balis broke both bones in his lower left arm in a threshing machine accident Wednesday. Harley Moler returned home after visiting friends. Sadie Dew finished house work for Frank Bolen of Albany and went home Saturday. Grange picnic drew locals to Albany Saturday. Virgil Wingett from Ross county visits uncle Clarence Wingett. A basket dinner is planned at Air Line next Sunday September 1. Grandma McVay is recovering. William Peacock and Eph Ellis hosted visitors Sunday.

Arch Johnson C P. Knowlton A. Z. Minear Sd Balis George Balis Harley Moler Sadie Dew Frank Bolen Albany Grange Virgil Wingett Ross County Clarence Wingett Airline Grandma McVay William Peacock Eph Ellis

Local residents and visitors visit in this vicinity

Mr. and Mrs. Skinnell of Hartford City W Va spent over a week visiting their uncle William Swan and relatives. Mrs Henry Brewster and children who attended camp meeting will leave for Moundsville W Va Thursday. Miss Ethel Dunfee and C G Dye attended Teachers Institute at Athens. Rev G E Kreager of Torch and Rev E E White of Coolville attended the Marietta Baptist association at New Matamoras last week. Miss Helena Kirker of Logan visited relatives. Miss Lucy Dye of Carthage guests of her uncle C G Dye. Mrs Watson and Mrs Williams of Porterfield spent a day here. Mr Ben Green near Coolville spent last week with daughter Mrs Bowles. Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 7 30 in Baptist church the first service since renovation. Misses Ettie and Ora Dunfee spending days with father Smith Dunfee near here. Mr and Mrs Fred Atkinson and son Harry of Moundsville are week with Mr and Mrs John Atkinson. Mr and Mrs Thomas Dunfee returned home Tuesday after week with relatives in Xenia and Delaware. Miss Etta Kines of Chester guest of Misses Rose and Nannie Palmer Saturday.

A. L. Oge Ogg Columbus Fred North Marietta C. B. McCune Harrison Street R. F. Linscott W. M. Henry Indiana Josie Henry Herbert Balderson St. Joseph Seth Balderson Vearl Balderson Louisville Kan H. Wyatt John Wyatt Grangers McDougal’s Grove Fred Balderson Thomas Linscott Oscar Beverly Cunningham Sarah Henry Jay Wilder New Lexington W. R. Phillips East Liverpool Ned Guysville Skinnell Hartford City W. Va William Swan Henry Brewster Moundsville Ethel Dunfee C. G. Dye Athens G. E. Kreager Torch E. E. White Coolville Marietta Baptist Association New Matamoras Helena Kirker Logan Lucy Dye Carthage Watson Williams Porterfield Ben Green Bowles Ettie Ora Dunfee Smith Dunfee Fred Atkinson Harry

Graham's Chapel Social Notes and Visits

Mrs Edward Love visits daughter in South Canaan and many local residents attend the Ohio Christian conference at Burning Brush church led by Rev J B Massie. Readers recount visits by Finsterwalds Ashton and others, illness at Athens, and neighbors gathering for church and family events.

Local Folks Return After Trips to West Virginia and Albany

Tr and Mrs Steele return home from a stay in West Virginia. Miss Belle Townsend finishes a week with relatives in Albany and plans to resume routine.

Mrs. Steele West Virginia Belle Townsend Albany

Free Baptists Picnic Planned in H S Hoskinson Grove

The Free Baptists announce a picnic at H S Hoskinson's grove near South Canaan to be held Saturday August 31. Mrs H H Wharff and granddaughter Gladys Wyatt visited Mrs Jennie Wyatt of New England. Joseph Marshall made a trip to Athens. Clyde Calvert attended a Coolville camp meeting. Arthur Konkoskie of Chillicothe visits his mother here. Harry Bean of Chillicothe visits relatives.

Free Baptists H. S. Hoskinson South Canaan H. H. Wharff Gladys Wyatt Jennie Wyatt New England Joseph Marshall Athens Clyde Calvert Coolville Arthur Konkoskie Chillicothe Harry Bean

Birth announced in Hockingport and local visits noted

Mrs Edwin Parker welcomes a daughter born August 21 in Hockingport. Rebecca is described as a fine baby. Guests and visitors include Kathryn McKim of Marietta staying with Olive McKim, Mayme White visiting, Pendleton returning to Columbus, Edith Palmer of Athens with Mrs E A Dutton, Nora Buchanan of Lyda visiting, Ralph Stone returning to Cleveland, and several boarders from various cities enjoying a rustic stay in town.

Edwin Parker Rebecca Kathryn McKim Marietta Olive McKim Mayme White Pendleton Burt Humphrey Columbus Edith Palmer Athens E. A. Dutton Nora Buchanan Lyda E. K. Parker Ralph Stone Mahala Stone Cleveland

Saloon Screen Ordinance Dismissed as Not Legally Passed

Watt McDonald, publican of Jacksonville, faced trial for violating a front saloon screen ordinance. Prosecutor Foster and Law and Order League contested the law, but discovery showed the ordinance was never formally adopted. Mayor Kempton dismissed the case after ruling the measure invalid.

Jacksonville Watt McDonald Kempton Law and Order League McDonald I. M. Foster Squire E. T. Rose Athens

Patterson Arrested in Nelson Le for Board Bill

Frank Patterson, sought in Logan for beating a board bill of 10 dollars, was arrested in Nelsonville Ohio by Officers Landerbach and Shaner at Mrs. Skinner’s boarding house. He is a Straitsville native and was returned to Logan after a day in custody. Sunday had no arrests and Saturday night saw minor fights with no captures.

Nelsonville Frank Patterson Logan Landerbach and Shaner

Two Nelsonville Residents Named in Miner Couple Record

George R. Hardgrove aged 20 a miner and Blanch Linton aged 18 are residents of Nelsonville. The report notes their ages and occupations with no further context available.

George R. Hardgrove Miner Blanch Linton Nelsonville

Physician Gillilan to face trial over acid attack on horse

Aug 27 Amesville Ohio Justice I W Gibson hears affidavit by Will P Hoisington charging Dr BL Gillilan with throwing caustic acid on Hoisington’s horse on Aug 16. Trial before Squire E T Rose in Athens set for Thursday at 1 pm. Gillilan to present his and wife’s accounts. jury likely waived.

Amesville I. W. Gibson Will P. Hoffington BL. EB. Gillilan Gillilan Hoisington Gibson Dr. Gillilan Squire E. T. Rose Athens Athen S Squire Rose

Notice to Contractors for Limestone Bids Athene County

The board of county commissioners will receive bids by noon Monday 19 for limestone delivered and locked at three points on the Jerseyville pike between John Kelleys and Jerseyville. Bids also for limestone on Four Mile road Coolville pike to Eben Chase residence. Specifications available at the auditor's office. By order S B Hill president.

Board of Commissioners of Athens County Jerseyville Pike John Kelley Jerseyville Coolville Pike Pike Eben Chase Eben Chase. For Further Particulars See Specifications At Auditor’s Office Board of County Commissioners S. B. Hill

Appointment of executrix for Eliza Ogg estate

Notice states Sarah O Chester has been appointed and qualified as executrix of Eliza Ogg deceased of Athens county Ohio. Dated August 27 1907.

Eliza Ogg Athens County Ohio A. D Sarah O. Chester

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edna Bowen Sardis Joseph Moran George Port North High Street Wolfs Plains H. M. Barker I. M. McHarg Pike Valley Lucile Burson Villa Branch Carrie Newman Rolland Newman Clifford Ruth Lucius Burson Eldon Kenney Lodi Township Rev. Wood M. E Sturday Bowden Prof. Evans Anna Mary Williams Jamestown William Reading Blanch Phillips L. Creamer Bird Nora Kelley Clark Hockeingport Seamon Carl Hill George Rodehaver Earl Butts J. A. Crawford Alva Crawford Missa Lara Marshall Willow Creek Charles Mansfield Little Hocking Canaanville Orchestra Hebbardsville A. L. Evans Will Drake Vern Ross John Faulkner Buchtel John Fisher M. Patterson Nate Patterson McConnelsville Resse Methodist Church Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mr. Moore OO. L. Johnson Bartlett Kansas Lottie Barnes and Baby Pohotaun A. J. Matheny Ray Charleston Letha R. J. Crossen Milo Irwin Reynolds Elizabeth Gabreil Northrop Crooksville Dan Higgins Miller Pennsylvania Will Mosier Dr. Stanley Jessie Allen Jers Earl Martin Gar Hesson Tine Lewis Denver Colorado George Hill Harvey Bennett Burning Bush Lonnie Morrison Ora Nolan Edwards Town House Ed Martin Bertha Rickey Athens State Hospital A. B. Vorhes W. H. Vorhes J. E. Cline George Spring Hot Springs Ark Walter Bennett B. C. Vorhes Wilkesville E. K. Carpenter Paul Rutherford Howard Vorhes Miss Dunkle Mr. Sours London Esther Teeters William Bowers M. J. Louther Blanche Gillespie Lena Bowers Henry Hisher George Rallings Masonic Hall Ruth McKinstry B. Co. Vorhes Cecil Bean Howard Yorkes John Hursey Esper Ruth Jacob Spring Bethany England Rachel Mlle Graham's Chapel Edward Love Grove Halbert John Hawk Ohio Christian Conference Burning Brush Shurch J. B. Massie Grace Ashton Angell Ridge Peter Finsterwald Octie Bobo Jennie Mary Wetherbee William Anthony James Poston Poston Frederic Finsterwald Joseph Fulton Shade Samuel Frost Hazel Nora Amos Holland Herbert Harry Knowlton William Fulton Mike Love Elizabeth Ashton Joseph Kelley Lewis Fern Vernice Hill John Hil Hockingport Jacksonville Publicans Nelson LE W. P. Hofsington Beverly Nursery W. T. Mitchell Son Beverly, O Phaeton Surrey Empire and Superior R. M. Patterson @ Co BELL E. State Street
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