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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

5

Personal mentions from Athens society pages and visitors

A long list of local residents and guests is recorded. Mrs. Fred Vorhes of Albany attended The Messiah with Miss Minnie Duckler. Mrs. David H. Moore and Marian left for Cincinnati. many others including Mr. Allen Riley, Mrs. Edward F. Eberwine, Clarence Bingham, Miss Daisy Archibald, Miss Hazel Glenn, and Dr. Alfred G. Farmer are noted as visiting, hosting, or traveling to or from Athens for holidays and social duties.

Fred Vorhes Albany Messiah Minnie Duckler Robert L. Bingham KB. K. Carpenter Clarence Bingham Toledo Alvin Bingham Athens

McDonald Returns to Columbus After Porter Family Visit

James McDonald came back to Columbus Sunday following a visit with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Orla Porter. Mrs. David Sisson of Middleport arrived Sunday for a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ewing and plans to return Tuesday.

Edward F. Eberwine Elizabeth New York City Hiram Cooley G. W. Hopkins J. W. Race Harrisonville William Mercer L. L. Mercer Hemlock Grove James McDonald Columbus Orla Porter David Sisson Middleport Edward Ewing

Fleming and Linscott Leave Amesville for Florida Winter

Daniel Fleming of Amesville and James Linscott depart for Kissimmee Florida for the winter. Linscott will return after a short stay. Mrs. O M Lovell of Amesville and Mrs J A Lovell of Marietta visit Mr and Mrs S N Robeson.

Daniel Fleming Amesville James Linscott Kissinee Fla Fleming Mr. Linscott

Local visitors and residents listed in city notices

Wednesday's Daily notes several arrivals and departures. J G Worstell visited Pomeroy on legal business while C C Pierce of Marshfield came for city affairs. Miss Bess Birge of Chauncey stayed with Mr and Mrs M T Ellis. Henry Lea of Jacksonville and Jesse Finsterwald visited the Capital City on business and sightseeing. Fred Phillips of Amesville toured the city as a business visitor. Mrs Cornelia Jones left for McConnelaville after weeks here. Clyde Reasoner of Zaneaville visited A C Russi on College Street.

Clyde Reasoner Zaneavill A. C. Russi College Street

Soggestions for celebratory notices at Hendursonatud er Drug Co

Offerings for suitable notices appear in our large display. We provide cheerful suggestions for appropriate wording and presentation of notices.

Hendursonatuder Drg CO

Inauguration at Columbus Nonpartisan Celebration Planned

Columbus prepares for the inauguration of Judson Harmon as Ohio governor on January 11 with a nonpartisan program. The event includes a grand parade, 100 bands, 5 000 National Guard and Army soldiers, and large crowds. Lt. Gov. Francis W. Treadway will be inaugurated. railroads offer reduced fares for visitors.

Capital City Harmon Treadway

Inauguration Day rail rates for Ohio capital

Railroads across Ohio announce a special one and a half fare round trip to Columbus for Governor Harmon's inauguration on January 11. The measure aims to handle the expected crowd of over a hundred thousand with special trains from multiple points and a grand, hospitable city welcome.

Columbus Ohio Harmon Buckeyedam Hocking Valley Indiana Michigan Burlington Keokuk Iowa Illinois Clinton Galesburg Rock Island Kentucky Ashland Cattlesburg Henderon Lewisville Maysville Owerebero Paducah Hannibal St. Louis Missouri Buffalo Jamestown Salamanca New York Chatham Hamilton London Stratford St. Thomas Toronto Woodstock Ontario Butler, Corry Franklin Meadville New Castle Oil City Pittsburg Rochester Pakersburg Wheeling W. Va

Political clubs prepare for Ohio governor inaugural events

Ohio's forthcoming inauguration of Judson Harmon in Columbus is marked by joint Democratic and Republican club participation. The Franklin County Democratic club and the Buckeye Republican club will host open houses at the Great Southern hotel and coordinate with visiting delegations. Chairman roles belong to John J. Lentz and Willis G. Rowland, with about two hundred thousand visitors anticipated.

Judson Harmon Francis W. Treadway Harmon United States Army Columbus Post Regular Army National Guard Franklin County Democratic Club Great Southern Hotel Buckeye Republican Club Neon Capitol Square Ohio Columbus Franklin County Democratic Club City of Great Southern Harrison John J. Lentz Committee On Willis G. Rowland Franklin County Republican Organization Buckeye Republican Club Lentz Bow

American Sculptor MacMonnies Sails to Pack Home Goods

Frederick William MacMonnies, renowned American sculptor born in Brooklyn, sails to France to assemble his household belongings at his Normandy home then plans to return to the United States and make his permanent home. He says health has improved and he now wishes to live in America. He will sell his Normandy estate and bring his possessions back.

MacMonnies France New York Frederick William MacMonnies America Normandy Mr. MacMonnies Brooklyn

A Pencil Battle Game Between French and German Sides

A hobby page describes a pencil battle game where players draw lines to “kill” opposing soldiers on a slate. The German side reportedly eliminates all foes in eight shots while the French kill nine in eight moves, with rules on straight or curved tracks and no angled shots.

How Ledgers Got Their Name In Lexicographers Terms

The article traces the origin of ledger from ligger a large desk book used in churches and accounting. It notes ligger and coucher as older terms for large books and distinguishes them from the smaller “portal” carried by a priest.

Ligger

Tardy Act of Justice in Marriages of the Eighteenth Century

The piece recounts marriages between English actresses and highborn men starting in the eighteenth century. Notable unions include Lavinia Fenton Duchess of Bolton, Miss Parren to Lord Derby, Miss Brunton to Lady Craven, and Anastasia Robinson with the Earl of Peterborough who admitted the union before his death, a delayed acknowledgment that affected the singer.

Lavinia Fenton Lolly Peachum Gay Duchess of Bolton Miss Parren Lord Derby Miss Brunton Lady Craven Lord Thurlow Miss Bolton the Earl of Peterborough Anastasia Robinson St. James’ Palace

Feeding Sheep Rack Design From an Ohio Breeder

An Ohio breeder explains a simple light strong sheep rack for feeding grain. Use light wood for plank and slate posts of hard wood. A twenty inch wide rack allows a sheep to push corn across and shell it. Install mossurt melt four inches above floor with floor at twenty inches.

Ohio National Stockman and Farner

Dr Humpreys Specifics Directions in Five Languages

Medical booklet included with each vial sent free by Humphreys Homeo Co. corner William and Ann Streets New York. Five language directions English German Spanish Portuguese and French accompany each vial.

Nelsonville affair and dramatic club set for winter season

Richard Gibson elected captain of an amateur team under manager Custe Aimeelf. The Nelsonville Dramatic Club slated to perform Down in Diste, a war drama, on Christmas night with notable local cast. Local couples Harrold and Ida veer Monday quietly married, others Jacques Ogden. Clifford Smith resigns to become Wabash brakeman in Indianapolis. Dix Cable visits Columbus. dance at Buchtel. Sisson returns from Omaha. Edwards visit Columbus.

Nelsonville Dramatic Club Nelsonville Harrold Onette Street Ida Veer Theioo Clifford Smith Indianapolis Wabash Age

Vienna youth claims guardianship over aunt’s treasures

A young Viennese man declared he would not part with any treasures his aunt might bequeath. He now faces the task of caring for 56 cats after taking on guardianship of her estate.

Vienna

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