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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
3
J W Cecil returns from near Denver to lead the railroad office replacing resigning R E Henry. Thanksgiving brings a large family reunion for Dr Moore's kin and many visitors from Marysville McConnelsville Albany McArthur and Guysville. A Farmers Institute is planned for December 9 and 10 with an anticipated busy session.
Mrs Poston hosted last week with her daughter Mrs Anthony of Angel Ridge. The Will McClannahans and daughter Mary of Willow Creek visited the latters parents, as did Clarence Sams of Canaanville. Multiple families including Hulls, Williams, Hilton, Wood, Bobo, Shaw, Hartley, Norris, Frost and Holland are listed as visiting relatives or hosting gatherings across Angel Ridge, Willow Creek, South Canaan, Athens and surrounding areas.
Miss Edna McVay spent Friday evening with Miss Florence fills. Mr and Mrs C P Knowlton visited Chillicothe hosts Mr and Mrs H B Knowlton. Miss Golda Bailes stayed with Miss Fae Elliot. Mr Orville Wingett spent part of the week with Mr Will Knowlton. Miss Bessie Bolen with Mat Throckmorton. Jane McVay on the sick list. W E Moler sold a fine Hereford bull to Sam Carsey for 75. Ed Rickey traveled to Harrisville. Young folks at Elias Saylor's party. Mr Herbert Whetstone spent Sunday with Isaac Snowden. James Bills spent Sunday with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs James Dailey.
Mrs Cullistman of Carp ing and relatives joined guests for weekend visits. Athans residents attended events with regular church services noted. Mrs Earich visited Athans, L W Russell attended a Chauncey reception. Rev Carroll to preach at M E church. Mrs Fuller of Athens visited Chadwell family. Love couple left for Florida for winter. Mrs Cyrus James stayed with Nelsonville relatives.
Mrs Charles Mansfield and children visited Athens with her father Edward Bean. Mrs Lydia Kincade and daughter stayed with E H Kincade in Stewart. The Calverts hosted James and Earl Butts families from South Canaan for Thanksgiving. The Treasire host M M Baker Robert Baker and Essie Price of Athens. Ethel Weatherby visited Athens, Earl Bean made a quick trip there, and a new twelve pound baby boy arrived to Wesley Bean. Blanche Kincade and mother visited Ansley Cornell in Guysville.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellar of Nelsonville spent their Thanksgiving vacation with friends here. Mr. Edward Rickey visited Harrisonville last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buxton were calling on friends in the area. Mr. Orville McVay stayed several days with his aunt, Mrs. Parker, near the local school is closed for a few.
Miss Allen’s illness keeps several days from school while Miss Maggie Masure it staying at J. H. Cline’s in Albany has returned home. Miss Ora Shaffer of Athens visited relatives here for a few days last week. Miss Bess Allen, on a short vacation with relatives here, returned to New York to resume duties as a trained nurse. Mrs. W. M. Dixon of Marshfield is visiting relatives in this place.
John Griffin of Livingston Montana visits his parents after four years. Mrs Williams and daughter Bernice Reedville visit Mrs Coleman and Mrs Scarlett. Mary Hoyterhdlurdludluly returns from Xenia. Local prep for Baptist Ladies' Aid meeting. Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Mrs Dye's draws sixty attendees. Reunion at Hamden celebrates Olive Russell and Bailey family members with photos and a large dinner. Several relatives visit, some traveling from Steubenville Moundville and Smithfield.
A maid suggests calling the mistress during guests to imply popularity, claiming past employers used the tactic. The mistress rejects the plan to avoid interruptions and potential suspicion.
The article notes that many fish eggs fail to reach maturity, citing the common mackerel which lays about 50 000 eggs and only two reach reproduction. It asserts artificial hatching can improve survival from one in 25 000 to one in twelve.
A New York Letter describes the rise of $100 a plate banquets driven by wealth and taste. Hostesses seek elaborate surroundings and artistic effects, employing designers to transform venues into Venice or Grecian palaces, with specialized staff coordinating menus, decorations, and entertainment. The banquet manager oversees every detail from menu to service, often working under fixed budgets set by clubs or societies.
A Philadelphia North American feature explains balancing a cup quarter full of coffee on a knife tip. By inserting a cork in the cup handle and wedging two fork prongs into the cork, the center of gravity lowers enough for a steady hand to place the cap on the knife point.
A historical note claims that about 1,500,000 steel pens can be produced from a single ton of steel. This fact highlights efficiency in material use and factory production expectations of the era.
The article argues responsibility builds power, originality, and endurance. It notes many capable people stay behind desks, never tested, while pushing beyond limits reveals initiative, resourcefulness, and leadership. It stresses environment and opportunity trigger latent strengths in workers.
Holiday bargains offer gold like value with seven room brick homes near pave street and modern houses on top streets. Several cheaper homes on Congress and Lancaster streets. large suburban lots in Glenwood with $125 starting prices. M'KINST RY and PARKER advertise from Room 9 New Bank Building.
The article notes the first execution at Tyburn on a Friday in 799 by John Austin for robbery and cruel wounding. It corrects Walford’s error about OB Ryland as the last criminal hanged there in 1783, stating Ryland died August 20, two months before Austin’s conviction.
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