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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1904

Page

5

Local Brevities from Athens and Nearby Talks

Local brief notes list residents and visitors in Athens Ohio including C Graham of Glouster C Be Warren recovering from blood poisoning C C Roberts of Millfield T L Lowe T L Lowe returning from Ada Grocers Association meeting G E Beasley in Columbus Messrs J A Crawford near Canaanville and J B Crawford near Guysville visiting Athens George A Beaton Ralph Beaton John Welch of New York City visiting en route Undertaker G W Parker visiting from Tuppers Plains Dr T L Lowe to occupy pulpit Lieutenant Rudolph Slattery leaves for San Francisco then Honolulu Dr R P Gillespie recovering from appendicitis Miss Maudicous to wed James Hoglen February 15 in Athens Mrs George C Thompson in town after death of father James Treahey Fisherfolk and social notes Leap year dance at A C club Mrs L G Matheny injured in ice fall in front of East State street Edward Masheter of Albany wintering in Tarpon Springs Florida with improved health and sale of Albany farm to Cline and Clase Mr Rickey of Florida owns orange grove and hosts visitors

George A. and Ralph Beaton John Welch New York City Columus New York G. W. Parker Tuppers Plains Athens D. C. Landis R. P. Gillespie Zanesville Maudicous James Hoglen Francis Marion Koons Congress Street This City Columbus George C. Thompson Salina Kan A. C Selby L. G. Matheny East State Street Rev. Matheny Mrs. Matheny Edward Masheter Albany Tarpen Fiorda Masheter George Cline Henry Clase Aaron Rickey Mr. Rickey Athens County Florida Rickey

Mrs Frances A Bingman Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Frances A Bingman aged about 75 died Sunday at her home near Rutland after months of illness tied to grip. Funeral services were held at her residence conducted by Dr T L Lowe of Athens with interment at Higley cemetery. She leaves husband Samuel N Bingman and three children including E N Bingman of Rutland and professors B O Higley and H R Higley, plus relatives in Athens and East Stroudsburg.

Frances A. Bingman Rutland T. L. Lowe Athens Higley Samuel N. Bingman Brewster East Stroudsburg Bingham New Rutland Livingston Smith Meigs County Christian Church

Welch Gaussen nuptials in Cincinnati

The marriage of Dr. Dudley W. Welch of Parkersburg West Virginia and Miss Julia Bates Gaussen of Cincinnati occurred Wednesday evening last week at the bride's mother's home in Avondale. The Harvard and Ohio Medical College graduate will remain in Parkersburg with a growing practice.

Dudley W. Welch Parkersburg W. Va Julia Bates Gaussen Cincinnati Welch Athens J. M. Welch Commercial Tribune Dudley Woodbridge Welch North Crescent Avenue Avondale Clara Louise Gaussen Philip Welch Dr. Welch Harvard Ohio Medical College Thomas Welch Columbus Rollin A. de Weese Dayton Percy F. Hammar St. Louis Clifford Ganssen Helen Cooke Slad Smith Robert Pogue William R. Todd Gaussen

New Shoe Firm Formed in Wheaton

G. W. Hopkins Jr a former clerk at Wheaton’s hardware store buys into J. D. Selby’s shoe shop. The firm will be named Selby & Hopkins and will be dedicated to the shoe business with strong prospects ahead.

G. W. Hopkins Jr Wheaton J. D. Selby Selby & Hopkins

Death of Mrs. Storer in Pleasanton area

Mrs. Mary A. Storer died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs S Tippie's home near Pleasanton from complications of diseases. She was 84. Funeral services are today at Bates church conducted by Rev Huriey. Interment will follow there. Son Preston Storer arrived yesterday from Iowa to attend.

Mary A. Storer S. Tippie Pleasanton Bates Church Huriey Preston Storer Iowa

Eagles Lodge to Be Founded in Wellston on February Fifteenth

A team from the Athens Aerie of Eagles will visit Wellston on Monday February 15 to establish a new lodge. The delegation will include about ten members. Miss Anna Quinby the WTU lecturer who was slated to speak at the Methodist church this evening has canceled due to illness.

Athens Aerie of Eagles Wellston

Luhrig Miners Continue Daily Carriage Ride Service

About a dozen Luhrig miners, after the labor train abandonment, ride daily in a carry all from Bower Bros livery. They claim the trip is safer and allows travel to and from their own dooryards despite taking longer each morning and evening.

Luhrig Bower Bros

Sermon Subject The Family At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church will present a Sunday evening sermon with the subject The Family. All interested in the family or home are invited to attend this service.

Presbyterian Church

Pallas Club Celebrates Ninth Anniversary Social

The Pallas Club marked its ninth anniversary with a gathering at Mrs. J L Pickerings on University Terrace. A two o'clock literary program featured Frances Scott singing Douglas, Dr C W Saper recounting his Scotland trip, and Jane Ryan leading Loch Lomond. Refreshments followed as members toasted another milestone.

Pallas Club J. L. Pickering University Terrace Frances Scott Douglas Price C. W. Saper Scotland Super Scott Loch Lomond Jane Ryan Anna Pickering Virgine Henry Edith Palmer Cclub J. T. Merwin

Aged Albany Citizen Austin Brown Dies at 89

Albany February 2. The long time Albany resident Austin Brown age 89 is found dead in bed at his home. He leaves a son FE A Brown and his wife having died years ago. He is grandfather to Mrs. H W McWinstry of Athens. Death believed from rheumatism of the heart with death occurring in sleep. Funeral services likely Thursday with interment in the local cemetery.

Albany Austin Brown Mr. Brown FE. A. Brown H. W. McWinstry Athens Brown

Horse Wanted and Local Notices from Athens Ohio

An advertisement lists a horse sale at Warren Bros. stable in Athens Ohio on Friday February 12 seeking horses mares and mules up to 12 years old in good order. It also notes services from up to date white barbers and engraving offers from Wilson and Mountain at 111 N High St Columbus Ohio with wedding invitations and card pricing.

Warren Bros Athens N. F. Buck & Son Wilson & Mountain High St Columbus Ohio

Insane Man Tells Story Of Thirteen-Year-Old Murder

Andy O Donnell of Jackson county, long a fugitive from justice, confessed at Athens state hospital to killing Peter Essman in Jackson thirteen years ago with a heavy iron bar during a fight. He was declared insane at a preliminary exam and committed to the state hospital after sustaining two bullet wounds in Foster Pennsylvania.

Andy O’ Donnell Jackson County O’ Donell Peter Essman Jackson Qo’ Donnell Essmane O’ Donnell O'Donnell Foster Essman

Langley Professor Trapped in Congressional Probe

Lawmakers scrutinize Professor Langley over $200,000 in government funds used on a flying machine described as flawed. The project reportedly risks further waste as officials demand explanations and accountability.

Langley Congress

Dr Weave’s Syrup Purifies the Blood Cerate for Skin

An herbal remedy called Dr Weave’s Syrup claimed to purify the blood. The accompanying cerate was marketed as an ointment for skin conditions and related disorders.

Dr. Weave

If the government establishes a Yorktown park it should be Cornwallis Reservation

A columnist argues that if a national park is created at Yorktown Virginia the name Cornwallis Reservation would be fitting reflecting the era and legacy of Lord Cornwallis and the Revolutionary War battle site.

Yorktown, Va Cornwallis Reservation

Notice to Mill Men Seek White Oak Car Stock

Wheeler-Holden Co offers top market price for white oak car stock. Address 49 the Co Bank Bald Buffalo N Y. The Oregon Supreme Court affirms the initiative referendum amendment. it becomes operative, testing if people can obtain better laws though present laws remain enforceable.

Wheeler-Holden Co the Co Bank Bald Buffalo Supreme Court of Oregon

Hocking Valley Excursion and Educational Trip Tickets

Hocking Valley offers round trip fares to Cincinnati for Scottish Rite event February 23 to 26 with sale February 22 to 27 and return by March 2. Separate notice for National Educational Association meeting in Atlanta with tickets to Atlanta at 20.60 dollars on February 20 and 22 and return by February 27. Also mentions international affairs with Lord Curzon sending 4000 troops to Lassa in Tibet amid global tension.

Cincinnati Hocking Valley National Educational Association Department of Superintendence Atlanta Gla Russia Japan John Bull Lord Curzon India Lassa Thibet Chana Yangtse

Creed's Comedians to Open Three Night Opera House Run

Amusements notice announces Creed's Comedians a ten member troupe performing three nights starting Monday at the opera house. Repertoire spans comedies dramas and vaudeville with ticket prices 16 20 and 30. Also Why Women Sing returns February 6 with a large cast and scenery, praised previously and promised patronage.

Creed Opera House

Mrs Thompson to Offer Physical Training Class at Athenian Hall

Mrs C H Thompson will start a class for children and youths in Physical Training at the Athenian hall over Cline's Pharmacy. It meets Monday February 3:30 p m. Parents are asked to contact Mr Thompson or attend Monday afternoon.

C. H. Thompson Athenian Hall Cline’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. Graham Glouster C. Be Warren C. C. Roberts Millfield A. A. Niggemeyer Lottridge History Club E. W. Chubb Ada G E. Beasley The Grocers’ Association M. T. Ellis Chauncery Frank Higgins Neltson Giouster Isaac Warner James Lauderback Nelsonville Maggie Boyd J. A. Crawford Canaanville James B. Crawford Guysville Washington, D. H Rudolph Slattery Lena Slattery San Francisco United States Engineering Corps Honolulu New Shoe Firm Storer Hall F. J. Cheney & Cos Props Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Truax O. Walding Kinnan Marvin Val Davis Korea Prince Euiwha Virginia Supreme Court Washington Imperial Barrel Erand F. C. Dean & Co Charley Larimer Mgr Hocking Valley Excursion Vetter Cleveland Youngstown Miss Laudphain Middle Ave Vetter CO Toledo, O Rock Oil CO Woursteiny Imma Nam Atarrhos Vetter Company Manufacturers and Proprictons E. R. Lash
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