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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
5
Local society notes list D. A. Evans and J. W. Haugher visiting Athens from Nelsonville. Numerous relatives travel, visit, or attend funerals in nearby towns including Columbus Guysville Carthage Lisbon and Marietta. An Eastern Star meeting is announced and various residents return from trips to Louisville New Lexington and Mansfield. Dean's Ointment advertised for children.
Christmas services at the M. E. Church featured an engaging program and Santa Claus distributing gifts to children. Nearby residents including Farnest Wray of Floodwood and Mr. and Mrs. Culver shared time with relatives during the holiday season.
The Presbyterian church Primary Department hosted a Merry Christmas gathering in the church parlors on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4. Over forty children and many parents enjoyed games and frolics, with a decorated Christmas tree and presents.
Remains of Professor Thames Grindell and his party, who vanished after leaving Douglas in 1904 during an expedition to Tusurion island in the Gulf of California, were found in a Sonora desert. Identification came from letters addressed to Grindell found with the remains.
A wedding was held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Rev. Slutz home in this city uniting Miss Flora Buck of Guysville and Mr. Arthur W. Carter of Carson North Dakota. Rev. Slutz officiated. Buck an experienced county teacher and former Deanville principal. Carter son of F C Carter now in Carson engaged in mercantile business. They departed at 4 55 PM by Hocking Valley train to Columbus then will settle in Carson where he raises stock.
Mrs C S McDougal entertained the Art and Thimble Club at her South College home on Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Dow Henry Mrs Frank Roach and Miss Anna Baker with a full group of members present. A guessing contest crowned Mrs G H Junod winner and Miss Anna Baker runner up. Light refreshments followed. Mr E V Tuttle of St Louis visiting family has been offered the management of Mellenbrodt Chemical Co eastern branch in New York City with a higher salary. He will leave mid January to start in the new role.
Operators along the Hocking Valley Toledo and Ohio Central and Vanceville and Western railroads protest a new year rule plan. Cars loaded with coal for railroads would be excluded from mine quotas, risking discrimination toward favored companies. Mayor Day targets crippled beggars preying on Athens streets.
Mrs Addison Edgar hosted the U C D Sewing Club on South Cemetery street with Christmas décor and homemade candy. Light refreshments were served and the group adjourned to meet January 4 with Mrs Willis Webster. Members present included Mrs Hiram Connett Mrs R H Reid Mrs W s A Tewia Mrs EF Shirley Mrs J R Harvey Mrs Addison Friburger Miss Blackwood Mrs J E Woodworth.
Miss Jane Burch aged 75 died at her home in Canaanville on Saturday evening. A life long resident she was highly respected in the community. Funeral services were conducted today at 1 o clock at the Canaanville church by the Rev. McKay. Archie Swaim of Newark, New Jersey, is visiting Athens for the holidays with Attorney and Mrs. A. Koons.
A derailment on the K. and M. near Langsville Sunday morning delayed Christmas travelers as the northbound train reached Athens five hours late but service resumed once the track was cleared. Higley Study Circle meets on North Congress Street with readings on Roosevelt and race death by own action. Four new members join the circle as the meeting adjourns to two weeks hence.
Wanted: a good cook and assistant cook for a family at 2397 Harrison Ave Cincinnati. No other work. Splendid opportunity for a mother and daughters or two sisters. Good home and pay. Germans preferred. Address with references Mrs. Wm Oskamp Cincinnati Ohio.
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