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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
4
Nelsonville social page lists numerous Sunday visits by G W Francisco J L Hickman and others to Enterprise Rendville Athens and Lancaster. Postmaster Jamies Sheppard visited Columbus. Mrs Alex Juniper and pneumonia patient at West Columbus Street are noted. Local gatherings at the Erwin and Lampson homes feature multiple couples and individuals in a cordial, townwide social roundup.
A series of brief notes from Glouster and nearby towns record visits and social happenings. Lew spent a day in Athens, D Ville visited, John Grannell traveled from Columbus, Supt. Menderean was in Athens, Wiper of Maltalyyle visited W Crumley, K C Thomas in Columbus, Mrs. Clarke toured Athens, Jeliin Carpenter visited family, W H Penrod from Trimble called on relatives, Catholics held a supper in Gordon’s Opera House, Miss Anna Jones of Granville spent time with her parents, Adda Cummings of Columbus visited Sol Mester area, Will Dupler and Glenn Sawyer appeared in Athens, Grace Six returned from Jacksonville, L J Jones came home from Columbus, A H K Collins of Westerville lectured on temperance at the M B A church, Glenn Sawyer returned to Bucyrus.
Elijah Robinson spent Sunday in Athens. Postmaster J. L. Dufflee was in Athens on Tuesday. Mrs C E Morton left for Washington DC Saturday. Mrs L D Miller of Nelsonville spent Sunday at Albany. Mrs A W Holmes and Alma Webb are having a grip. George Riggs of Athens called on Albany relatives last week. Mrs A A Ritchey of McArthur is with her sister Mrs G W Davis. Henry Fisher left for Roseland Louisiana last week to reside. E M Wordea and O B Murphey joined D H Moore and party on a southern pleasure trip. J C Robinson and son of Point Pleasant visited Albany relatives last week. G W Davis ill with pneumonia, recovery doubtful. Clara Moore called from Nelsonville to assist her mother. Jack and Slater Lucy A H Vorhes and Mary Foster married at Gallipolis February 6 and reside in Albany.
Frank Finsterwald Jr. made a business trip to Coolville on Monday. Mr and Mrs Austin Cone visited at the county seat Saturday. Mrs Jordan was guest of her sister in Athens early this week. Rev VanKenner began a protracted meeting at the P M church Sunday. Sam and Charles Hill of Harmony visited here Sunday. W A Closter was guest of his parents at Grosvenor Saturday and Sunday. Zemuel Bennett improving after illness. Mrs Jane Gillette called to Athens Sunday by aunt illness. Georgia and Vernie Dowler visited cousins Ethel and Marie Gillette Saturday. Grace Dowler has visited county seat this past week. Jandie Finsterwald resumed studies at Ohio University after illness of mother. Baker Tucker of Beaumont sent word that his little daughter Florence was not expected to live.
Utica school closed Saturday due to illness. Charlee Clark and a newborn daughter of James Featherson and his wife, Mrs. Wallas Jackson, are reported ill. Rex Wilson of Ameaville attended Big Run on Friday. Ed Williams joined the Miners Union on Thursday. Frank George of Qualy visited Big Run on Saturday for business. Bob and Walter Clark of Marietta visited W. D. Clark of Big Run. T. E. Rathburn and wife visited H. B. Rathburn of Broadwell last week. Miss Sertha Clark of Big Run visited Amesville Saturday.
Sickness kept Rev Patterson from preaching in Coolville as Lyraan Sanderson and Henry Stuth visited on business. Misses Hianche Smith and Stella Ganble attended exams at Athens. Doc Snyder to open a cigar shop in the old Lyons shoe shop building. Rev Blackmer of Marietta to lead at Congregational church. Munroe Starkey recovering from a broken leg from a coast during the cold spell. A candy party honored Mrs Williams' birthday. Cheese factory venture in Coolville shows three fourths stock subscribed. Abates set at $10. secretary of Coolville Cheese Co. urged to write.
Milton Howell is quite sick. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Brooks Sunday. A. Halesey spent Sunday with his family. Miss Dyantha Hopkins returned to Athens after a week at home. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boring were called to Vinton county by the death of Mrs. Boring’s mother, Mrs. Ralph. Funeral services for Mrs. A. N. Pulchder were held at the M E church. A series of meetings opened Monday night but closed Thursday due to Pastor Rev. T. H. Kerr’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Friday with a dinner on the same tablecloth as the wedding supper. The pastor gave an appreciative address.
Miss Anna Williams spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Lee from Pennsylvania visits her aunt Mrs. Fanny Baker. A great number of people suffer with the grip. The Lodi township reading circle meets at Judean next Saturday. J A Redding bought the Tubbs farm at Mooretown and will move in spring. Families of T A Copeland L Creamer Jesse Wison and John Baker suffer with the grip. Mr and Mrs Dana Williams of Murray City visited Mooretown. Miss Gertrude Wilson plans to go to Columbus soon.
Otto Hill called on Athens friends Saturday. Gurt Maker's hen house nears completion. Mr. and Mrs. Perry visited Athens Monday. Will Perry of the O. A. spent Sunday with his parents. Bertha Sutton and Fred Hammond visited Athens friends. Rev. Lewis Patterson made a business trip to New England Monday. Lon and Eli Spaulding visited Sugar Creek sister on Saturday and Sunday.
It is learned that Grandfather Anthony is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Poston are the proud parents of a fine boy born Sun. Misa Lulu Ashton has been spending a few days with her grandfather, William Love. Mrs. Orange Butts and son Marvey were visiting at the home of Samuel Peston recently. Rev. J. H. Massie filled his regular appointment at Graham's Chapel Saturday and Sunday and preached several excellent sermons.
Ed Frost reports Barrows enlisted in the U S navy. Frank O Neal of Fillmore visited. Hiram Burden ill but convalescing. Arthur Froat of Big Run visited relatives here Sunday. Rev Childes held a two day meeting at the Baptist church. Miss Susie Magoon of Coolville visiting Mrs M J Jenne. Austin Cur tle of Little Hocking visited last week. Mrs Isabella Blair moved into Ritenour house. Mrs Pauline Patten of Ireland visiting Mr and Mrs C A Place. Miss Angie Lemmon called to Torch for Bertha Barrows illness. Meetings at Universalist church led by Rev Morria and Rev Jenne of Zanesville concluded Sunday. H H Wickham of Athena called about W W Wickham's illness at Burden residence. he is improving.
In Canaanville areas residents make trips to Athens for business and social rounds. QO L Holsington and Charles Williams visited Athens Monday while A J Poston and James Linscott attended the farmers institute there. Thomas Grimm rode to Athens Friday with O L Bussington and Myrtle Webster was present at the institute, with Frank Webster troubled by neuralgia. Nearby residents Wade Bean and Robert Poston moved between communities, and illness includes Mrs Lewis Graham and Mrs John Jones with lingering ailments.
Promises a single day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature.
Misa Anne Clark visits relatives at Joy. James Cray of Meigs county visits family this week. E A Bowers on Marietta business. Prof A W Shinn visits Vincent relatives. WW Benny of Athens visits father. Wade Morris of Fleming noted as guest of Mr and Mrs Heary. Born Feb 6 to Mr and Mrs Harman Easler two girls. Clara Garnes of Chesterhill via sister Mrs H J Porter. Harvey Evener of Shade visits sister Mrs W A Kasler. The La n and Mrs Per ing spend Sunday at Sharpsburg. Five accessions to Presbyterian church after recent meetings. Fred Baldereon visiting Parkersburg WV with sister. Mr and Mrs Worth Price of Columbus visiting parents. Ed Barnes of Chesterhill guests of Mr and Mrs John Porter. Farmers Institute program set for Feb 27 28. details to be announced. Mrs J B Potter undergoes operation in Columbus but too late for benefit.
Dr A J Learned visits Athens Monday with Mrs Learned and relatives. Blanche Roberts shows slight recovery from illness. Mrs Amanda Wooley of Mountville stays with kin. B S Dent recovers from grip. Sanford Headley returns to OSSA duties after visit. Learned siblings from Congo and Stanwood Michigan guest of Dr A J Learned. New library established with about thirty volumes and Thursday public hours.
W H Rodehaver attended the funeral of his cousin Michael at G C Cray left Thursday morning to visit his sister in law Mrs Tom Cray of Zanesville J B Smith and wife visited her sister Mrs Edwards of Denvertown from Saturday until Monday Mrs C C Hulbert was called to Zaleski last week by the illness of her mother Mrs Hieman Rev Taylor left his meeting Thursday due to illness and could not return Lenora Bean celebrated her tenth birthday with a party for many classmates and friends including Misa Sadie Sheldon and Blanche Light Lucile Edith Cray Gladys Goldie Durant Anna Fenwick Luta Flora Ollie Hean Ruel Finsterwald Cecil Edgar and Ronald Bean Paul and Berle Whit acre Eddie Evans Dana Bundy.
George Reeder and family were guests of Cutler Haning Saturday. J E Guthrie has been sick but improving slowly. Miss Grace McBride visited her parents at Tuppers Plains. Mrs Jacob Saiter visiting Marion relatives. Mrs Kate Bowers of Stringtown Ridge staying with Hannah Bails. C B Jeffers improving slowly. Itia hoped to come home soon. Leslie Mercer and wife visiting I McElhiney family. Baptist church meeting ongoing led by Rev Childes. Jacob Saiter bought a saw mill from Hubar Co Marion road and will start soon. Miss Flossie Richardson closed her winter term of school there. Gideon Cook died February 1 aged 18. burial at Wines cemetery. Emory Frost sold livestock and farming utensils at auction ahead of moving to Champaign county. An advertisement quotes Gust Egan of Jackson Michigan praising Miles Pain Pills and nervine as a cure.
Marshfield reports Mrs Pedigo and Mrs Duffee visiting Athens on Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs Eliet held at the Christian church. Rev Wack opens protracted meetings at the M B church Thursday night February 14. Young people of the CEf society of the MB church were hosted at the hospital home of Mr and Mrs Lafayette Hawk Saturday evening with a short program and social time.
Otis Bydell returned to Columby home where he is employed. Robert Creamar of Jerreyville visited J A McCathran's family. Mr and Mrs Philip A Michael were called to tell Athens by the death of Edgar W Michael. A free lecture will be given Friday evening February 15 at the school house by Dr Mercer of Ohio University.
A crowded streetcar scene shows a distressed man with a crying baby, while onlookers react with judgment and sympathy. The baby’s mother is busy at business meetings for sixteen clubs, prompting quiet, empathetic remarks from strangers.
Evander Melver Sweet extols the transmitting clock at Washington's Naval Observatory as the absolute timekeeper. A Mare Island branch clock serves the Pacific slope, while 2,000 to 3,000 connected city clocks synchronize daily via telegraph switch keys, setting every timepiece in the United States and nearby regions to the exact noon each day.
A New York Tribune report describes the wholesale dry goods district where cooper shops make little of their wares. They strap cases for big houses and operate as storehouses for hoop poles and hickory headings, earning meager wages. The article notes most workers cannot head or make barrels.
The New York Sun notes hotels forbid trained nurses from dining in rooms in their uniforms. Hotel owners fear any sign of disease in guests harms business, so nurses must endure extra preliminaries before royal guests arrive. Yet some uptown hotels employ 10 to 12 nurses, a practice the proprietors say is unwelcome to guests.
The article warns against drinking while eating as it can dilute gastric juices. It advises taking no liquids when food is in the mouth and to drink as little as possible until the meal ends to avoid weakening digestion.
A Boston freshman, shy and bold, asks Regumne Course what he would choose. He answers Bean soup, as if at a dinner table, in the Philadelphia Record vignette reflecting a student’s whimsy.
A Philadelphia Record item quotes a comforter arguing poverty is not a crime, while a poor man counters that poverty can feel like a life of hard labor as punishment, highlighting social critique of poverty in print.
A collage of period quips and skits with remarks about dance talk, a rival named Smythe, a photographer’s quip about posing, a coroner’s verdict described as natural causes, and a pun on De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve touted by Cline's Pharmacy.
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