Local Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits in Athens
Mrs Maria Vorhes visits relatives in Athens while Paul Rutherford returns from West Virginia for a visit. Newton Woodgett sells his meat market to Robert Jones. Muston Kerr and daughter visit Mrs Rebeca Stanley and Ed Rickey buys the Sam Knowlton farm with possession in April. An old time spelling school is planned next Friday. Carl Neff of Athens visits family. Will Bean and Emma Dailey come and go. Mrs S D Webb and son Carol visit Dyeaville. John Coe travels to Ward West Virginia for daughter’s fines. Everett Neff visits from Lehrig. Dr A F Holmes recovers from surgery at Grant hospital. Charlie McPherson recalled to Madison County for Mrs Fred Daugherty illness. Marriage notices: C C Smith and Jennie Nethercott to wed Feb 2 in Benton Illinois. A party at University Terrace with Alpha Gams and Beta Theta Pi includes taffy-pull and card singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rickey
Sam Knowlton
Carl Neff
Athens
Walker Neff
Will Bean
Athena
Emma Dailey
Columbus
Thomas Dailey
D. Webb
Carol
John P. Coe
Ward
W. Va
Mary Armatrong
Everett Neff
Lehrig
A. F. Holmes
Grant Hospital
Charlies McPherson
Madison County
Fred Daugherty
Delightful Five OClock Tea At Mrs Osborne’s Home
Mrs Ella Osborne hosted a five o’clock tea on West State street Friday evening a surprise to the hostess with about twenty ladies in attendance A social hour followed the elaborate tea. Dinner honors Mr Lindley Mrs B H Rorick entertained at Athens State Hospital Thursday evening in executive apartments for Mr David How ell Lindley of Hamilton Guests included Miss Florence Hedges Miss Mabel Rorick and Mr Neil Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Osborne
West State Street
Lindley
B. H. Rorick
Athens State Hospital
David Howell Lindley
Hamilton
Mr. Lindley
Florence Hedges
Mabel Rorick
Neil Martin
Reception and Card Party at South College Street Home
Mrs John H Preston hosted an afternoon reception and six hand euchre for twenty two Presbyterian young ladies in the drawing room decorated with pink and white carnations. Officers were chosen for The Young Ladies Mission Band with Miss Mary Connett as president and Miss Edna Copeland as secretary. next meeting Friday at 32 pm in the church chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Preston
South College Street
John H. Preston
John Preston
Frank Knox
Webster Poston
Samuel Preston
Nelsonville
D. J. Evans
W. W. McVay
Mra Evans
Olive Logan
Young Ladies’ Mission Band
Ladies’ Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Merwin
Mary Connett
Edna Copeland
Clara Williams
Death of 16 year old Leslie Matheny at The Plains
Leslie Matheny aged 16 died at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Matheny The Plains from pneumonia after falling ill Monday evening He was taken ill as his condition worsened and died this morning Funeral services will be held at The Plains church Monday afternoon with interment in The Plains cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Matheny
Allen Matheny
The
Plains
Local visits and business trips cited across counties
Names list multiple residents visiting relatives and conducting errands in nearby towns. Northwestern Columba W H Townsend travels to Pomeroy while Pearl Moore of Beaver visits kin. John Arbaugh sees David Turner family in Vinton county and M Conner buys a cow from Jacob Lyons. Arch Arbaugh with family guests Stephen Bowen Wales Mill. Bessie Rutherford visits Union Ridge. Mrs Rodgers recovers from tongue illness. A D Townsend from Athens visits parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Townsend
Pomeroy
Pearl Moore
Beaver
John Arbaugh
David Tunter
Vinton County
Solomon Townsend
Athens
M. Conner
Jacob Lyons
Bessie Trutherford
J. Rodgers
Union Ridge
Tesday
Mra. Rodgers
J. P. Harkins
A. D. Townsend
Arch Arbaugh
Stephen Bowen
Family of
Wales Mill
Various Local Visitors and Social Notes in Lancaster
Mrs Miles Howe and daughter visit relatives in Lancaster while J D Collins of Logan was a Monday business visitor. Kate Emich returned from Steubenville. Louw Purcell takes a new coal agent job with New Pittsburg Coal company. Citizens Telephone builds a new exchange at Carbon Hill and Buchfel. Lawrence Yerges spent Sunday in Logan and Belford Carpenter visited in Columbus. The Mathenys and son Harry attended a Plains funeral. The Stoneburners spend the week in Columbus and Springfield. Douglas of Athens and Tom Morgan of Athens called on friends Sunday. A luncheon Saturday honored Lou Purcey with guests Harry Sohn Oral Stephenson Lee Barrows Hubert Powell Dave England John G Perey and Mr Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Lou Purcey
Messrs
Harry Sohn
Oral Stephenson
Lee Barrows
Hubert Powell
Dave England
John G. Perey
Mr. Landis
Hyome Inhaler VapoR Air From Eucalyptus Heals Catarrh
Hyome is marketed as a natural remedy using eucalyptus derived vapor to treat catarrh asthma throat bronchitis or croup. The complete outfit claims to cure or money back and is priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Drug Company
Midona Cures Dyspepsia at Henderson-Crider Drug
Midona provides relief for dyspepsia sour stomach stomach distress and headache. Available for 50 cents a large box at Henderson-Crider Drug Co Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Crider Drug CO
Athens
Ohio
Deaths and disasters in scattered reports across states
John Gilmer, author of note, committed suicide in Menham New Jersey. West Virginia hospital for the insane at Weston reports a smallpox breakout. Wehlenberg, assistant cashier of the Sealey National Bank in Texas, killed himself. Fire wipes out American Tubular Axle plant in Toledo causing losses around 125000 dollars. Will Ward, a colored man, sentenced to death in Wilmington North Carolina for assault on a white woman. In Oregon near La Grande, Clayton Smith fatally wounds his father in law F P Launis during a family quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilmer
Menham, N. J
West Virginia Hospital For
Weston
F. M. Wehlenberg
Sealey (Tex) National Bank
American Tubular Axle Company
Toledo
Will Ward
Wilmington
N. C
la Grande
Ore
Clayton Smith
F. P. Launis
Root Lost in Mountains Near Hot Springs
Senator Root became disoriented while exploring mountainous terrain near Hot Springs Arkansas after a six mile misdirection. He sought a return path but his injured knee hindered progress and delayed rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Ark
E Lect Root
Mr. Root
Harmony Hill Local Notes Highlight Visits and Visits
Mrs Milton Cornes visited sister Mrs H Stone at Belpre last week. Guy Crawford returned Thursday after leaving on the tow boat Sam Brown. Dr T G Smith of Qualey was a business caller at GC McNamee’s home Wednesday. Arthur Cornes visited Parkersburg Wednesday. Mr and Mrs G K Thorp spent Tuesday evening with Watson. Mrs G L McNamee, recently ill, is much improved. Several locals attended Mrs John Miliss funeral at Little Hoexing Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Hueston spent Sunday at the Russell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Crawford
Sam Brown
T. G Smith
Qualey
GC. McNamee
Arthur Cornes
Parkersburg
G. K. Thorp
Watson
G. L. McNamee
John Miliss
Little Hoexing
Cad
George Hueston
G. P. Russell
Funeral services for Alexander Johnson held at family residence
Alexander Johnson's funeral took place Sunday January 21 at the family residence with Rev. Laughlin presiding. Interment followed at Green Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Johnson
Laughlin
Greenlawn
Oysters Poison Walter Collins Family
Mr and Mrs Walter Collins and family fell ill after eating oysters Saturday. Medical aid was summoned and the family are believed to be endangered by the illness as doctors assess the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Collins
Pope's Diapepsin Relieves Indigestion Ad
An old advertisement promotes Pope's Diapepsin for indigestion relief. It lists Henderrson Crider Drug Co as the vendor with a 10 cent price and uses period advertising language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Henderrson-Crider Drug CO
Coldest Monday Fails to Heat Town as Gas Goes Off
Residents searched for coal and coal fire while a gas outage left homes without heat. At 4 a.m. gas was shut off, delaying warmth until 6 a.m. as bitter winter weather gripped the area.
Seventeen Die in Alabama Mine Accident
Seventeen men killed in a mine accident at the Number 2 Short Creek shaft of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company near Ensley Alabama. Five of the deceased are White and twelve are Black. Authorities suspect a windy shaft caused the disaster. bodies removed and mine largely undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Birmingham Coal and Iron Company
Ensley
Birmingham Southern
Morgan Sails Today for Europe
New York reports J P Morgan sailed today on the Adriatic for Europe. He departed earlier than in prior years and is expected to remain abroad for several fortnights amid active financial movements and international interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
New York
J. P. Morgan
Europe
Adriatic
Reward Raised for Missing Athens Contractor David Peoples
A $500 reward is now offered for information on the whereabouts of David W. Peoples an Athens contractor missing for two weeks. Prosecuting Attorney Foster brother in law to Peoples increased the reward after consulting Mrs. Peoples. Posters with his description line roads along the Potomac River while police nationwide search for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Peoples
Potomac River
Poijat
Aveil
Plan Public Hearing on Dean Bill Faces Feb 17 Vote
Backers of the Dean bill push for a quick passage in the Ohio legislature. A public hearing is planned for February 16 with the senate vote anticipated February 17. Liberals claim sufficient support to pass in both chambers, while opponents doubt that outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Liberia
Senate
House
Anti-Saloon League
Balloon Over Mountains Crashes Near Saint Pons
A balloon drifting over the mountains was struck by a gale. The two Bordeaux aeronauts aboard attempted to descend but a violent gust dashed the balloon against a boulder and the passengers were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Pons
France
Bordeaux
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Promises Wide Animal Cure
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Veterinary Specifics curing diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on the sick parts. It lists ailments such as sore throat distemper worms bot fly inflamed lungs colic and bladder disorders while claiming to prevent miscalibration and greasy coat issues with various remedies offered through mail order from New York.
Killed in Courtroom in Gatesville Seduction Suit Ends Fatal
In Gatesville on February 3 Miss Verna Ware fired an automatic revolver into a crowded courtroom during a seduction case. John Idnes a Jonesboro merchant died, two bystanders James Smith and David Ross are mortally wounded, and A R Wiley Jr. is seriously wounded. Ware was the plaintiff in the suit against Hanes, the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatesville
Verna Ware
John Jldnes
Jonesboro
James Smith
David Ross
A. R. Wiley, Jr
Miss Ware
Hanes
Morgan Plan to Acquire Tennessee Coal & Iron Debated
Grant Schley of Moore & Schley testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee detailing how United States Steel Corp acquired Tennessee Coal & Iron stock. He said Morgan & Co engineered the deal as panic hit markets with some 100000 shares in loans, banks refusing to loan on the security, and wealthy holders involved. He noted the suggestion to deposit the stock in lieu of debt was never practicable and questioned the steel firm’s motive to gain control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grant Schley
New York
Moore & Schley
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
Tennessee
Culberreen
Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Senator Overman
Tennessee Company
Schley
Remarries Osborne in New Jersey after elopement
Philadelphia reports the remarriage of Helen Maloney to Arthur Herbert Osborne of New York. The ceremony occurred February 2 at 8 am at St Catherine's Church Spring Lake New Jersey with Rev Stephen M Lyons officiating and church sanction stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maloney- Osborne
Miss Maloney
Martin Maloney
Ilelen
Arthur Herbert Osborne
New York
Stephen M. Lyons
St. Catherine’s Church
Spring Lake
N. J
Mr. Osborne
Arthur H. Osborne
Samuel R. Clarkson
London
Elopers
Europe
Osborne
Dry wins in Parke Huntington and Switzerland counties
Three more Indiana counties Parke Huntington and Switzerland voted dry in local option elections. Twelve counties thus far have voted against saloons and the dry element has not met one defeat in the trials with the wets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Parke
Huntington
Switzerland
Walthour Beats Wills In Motor-Paced Race
Atlanta, February 3. Bobby Walthour won two of three heats in a fifteen mile motor-paced race against Albert Wills of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walthour
Wills
Atlanta
Bobby Walthour
Albert Wills
England
Letters From Sailor Aboard the Minnesota Describe Mediterranean Cruise
Will Dorr, a U S Navy recruit aboard the U S S Minnesota, writes home from the Mediterranean Sea. He recalls Manila to Colombo and Suez travel times, Port Said sandstorms, a canal transit, and viewing the Messina earthquake aftermath while aiding survivors. He mentions Mt Etna and Stromboli, a French stay, and an upcoming Gibraltar passage before returning home to a Christmas dinner aboard ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Mediterranean Sea
Port Said
Suez Canal
Manila
Suez
Colombo
Ceylon
Australia
Sahara
Connecticut
Messina
Kansas
Vermont
Villafrance
France
Mt. Etna
Sicily
Mt. Stromboli
Januay
Hibraltar
Os. A
Arabian
Red Seas
Atlantic
Athens Markets Prices From Northeast Ohio Dealers
Producers' prices corrected daily by Northeast Ohio Produce Company wholesale dealers list items such as country butter at 39 cents per pound, springers, dressed chickens at 18 cents, turkeys dressed at 20 cents, turkeys live at 8 cents, potatoes per bushel about 35 cents, hens live at 13.5 cents, roosters live at 8 cents, corn per bushel around 1.00, and baled hay and straw per ton between 9.00 and 7.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Produce Company
Springers
Swanson Furniture Co. Advertises Services and Address
The Swanson Furniture Co. lists new and second-hand furniture, upholstery, repairing, picture framing, and packing services at 70 N Court St. Home phone 435.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Court St
If you see It in the Messenger It's oe
A brief item notes a cryptic phrase It in the Messenger It may signal a local post or publication cue. The reference evokes a niche message or code echoing in reader notices and community chatter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vance
Vance Shoe Co
Wheeling, W. VA
Albany
Mra
Maria Vorhes
Paul Rutherford
West Virginia
Newton Woodgett
Robert Jones
Muston Kerr
North
Dakota
Mra. Rebec
Stanley
Fred Smith
Jennie Nethercott
Benton, Ill
Benton
Smith
C. F. Smith
First Street
Sunday Creek Company
Dorothy Will
Mr. Herbert Dunkle
University Terrace
Alpha Gam
Boyd Hall
Beta
Theta Pi Fraternity
Ella Weasthafer
Helen Baker
Helen Johnson
Hazel Reed
Margaret Fpiegal
Austa Speck
Irene Gibson
Will Fletcher
Jean Townsend
R. C. Kenney
Herbert Dunkle
Walter McCorkle
H. F B. Cherrington
Carl Tewksbury
D. M. Cooper
Tn Society
Earth
el + AU
Tah Savings Bank CO
A. 8. Bethel
G. O’bleneas
Mission Band
Sally Vessenge
Athens National Bank
Capitol
W. N. Alderman
H. C. Henry
F. L. Alderman
Columba
Lancaster, O
Avelon
Crossenville
Fairfield
Flagdale
Goble
Junction City
Kochensparger
National
Monarch
Guaranty and Gore
Lancaster
Ask. Aer’s
Bid
Blissfield
Bunker Hill
Canal Win
Capital
Clayton
Croasenville
Crockett
Falls
Franklin
Geneva
Gibisonville
Glenova
Pike Purvis Turner
Ererenee
Richland
Rushville
Liberty
Turkey Run
Twin Bridges
West Point
W. Rushville
Windsor
Maxville
McLaney
Miles Howe
Little Daughter
J. D. Collins
Logan
Kate Emich
Steubenville
Louw Purcell
New
Pittsburg Coal Company
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Carbon Hill
Buchfel
Lawrence Yerges
Mr. Belford Carpenter
L. D. Matheny
Harry
the Plains
Mrs. (. A. Stoneburner
Springfield
Mr. Douglas
Tom Morgan
Hyome
Midona
Harmony Hill
Milton Cornes
H. Stone
Belpre
Alabama
David Peoples
David W. Peoples
Ing
A. Pevers
Ours
Neumonta
Beltyache
Rowe
Bladder
Drogdtota
Clair
S Morgan
Schley Teds
Texas
Idea
Charles Dorr
Canaanville
Will Dorr
Young Dorr
Navy
Swanson Furniture CO
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