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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1900

Page

5

Local Brevities Highlight Regional Travels and Health

Mrs Robert McKinstry remains seriously ill while many Athens residents travel for business and visit relatives in Columbus Parkersburg Zanesville Hebb an isville and Marietta. Notable mentions include J H Johnson joining KH P duties and Leopold Friday planning a trip to Cincinnati and old Mexico.

Robert McKinstry Harry Morrison Grace Curtis Pleasanton Helen Cable Jennie Deil Zanesville Mabel Wickham Marietta

College Girls Defeat High School in Debut Ladies Basketball

About 250 spectators watched the first ladies basketball game here as the college girls beat the high school team 18 to 7. Miss Paine led the college with several field throws, while Miss Pickering and Mrs. Merwin contributed key points for the college and high school respectively. Referee D Milliman officiated, with Miss Wood among the linesmen and Miss Roberts as timekeeper.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Shore Acres Wim Blake Pi Beta Phi Sorority Mayme Wood Flora Connor Milliman Miss Paine Miss Pickering Merwin Mary Pickering Paine Rosa Minearca Grace Stickney Riley Bayard Slattery Freda Coultrap Miss Gabbert Florence Clayton Sprague D. Milliman Mias Wood Miss Herrold Miss Baker Miss Witman Miss Roberts

Hitching Ground Plans At Athens For Free Farm Aid

Athens citizens convened at Goldsberry Coe to establish a hitching ground near Maln street with sheds and seed boxes, offering free access to farmers. Miss Olive Wilson and Miss Amy Herrold urged publication of their call, noting their subscriptions depend on coverage. Dr G L Cable, now in Fostoria, received a telegram from Surgeon General Sternberg offering Philippines service at 130 dollars monthly, with Cable weighing acceptance. Fred Preston and family prepare to join Mrs Preston in St Augustine Florida for the rest of February. The W C T U will meet next Tuesday at Emma R Palmer's home, with the state president’s annual address on the program. Mrs Frank Brooks’s three sons move from the Children's Home to the Odd Fellows' Home in Springfield escorted by George Ullom.

Athens Goldsberry & Coe U. S W Maln Street Olive Wilson Amy Herrold Messenger & Herald G. L. Cable Fostoria Sternberg Washington, D.C Phillippines Cayk Oply United States Army Mis Emma R. Palmer Frank Brooks Odd Fellows Springfield George Ullom

Death of John S. Black Former Albany Editor

Ravenswood West Virginia obituary notes the death of John Sterling Black aged 72 with 5 months. Native of Scotland he edited the Albany Echo after living in New York Canada Michigan and Minots and Analy. He married Rhoda Bissell and left a wife two daughters. Civil War veteran and Tid 0 VIl member. Funeral held Wednesday.

J. S. Black Ravenswood West Virginia Athens County John Sterling Black Scotland America New York Canada Michigan Minots Albany Albany Echo Rhoda Bissell Melga County Hills Jackson County

Fastest Time on B and O SW Between Athens and Belpre

The Chillicothe Advertiser reports a record run from Athens to Belpre on the B and O SW. Engineer Wim Conley pulled a six carriage Puollmans train 87 miles in 36 minutes at parts of 7 mph, praised by Supt. Conner as the fastest ride he had ever had and nine minutes quicker than expected. He received a celebratory dinner and the prospect of future road courtesy.

Engineer Conley Sapt. Conner Supt. Conner

Park sisters plan Epworth League lecture at college

Amusements note a Saturday program by the Park sisters of the Epworth League at the college auditorium with Anna Park praised as a premier cornetist. Ticket tiers are 10c, 25c, and 50c reserved seating available through McCune's. proceeds benefit public schools. The carious acts include C. Edmond Nell and a benefit show for school pictures. The lineup also advertises the comedy Two Married Men at the opera house next Friday with high laughter expectations and energetic pacing.

Opera

Uncalled Letters Listed At Athens Post Office

February 12, 19h list shows names of residents with letters awaiting pickup in Athens. Addressees include Cash, George Miller, Helen Dickey, John McDonald, Bertha Edwards, E A Moore, F L Ferguson, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Palmer, Levin Jones, C Phillips, Kinney, Lizzie Molesworth, Mrs Joe Morgan, Mrs Flo Williams, and others. Patrons are instructed to say their letters were advertised when calling.

Athens Cash George Miller CB. Cash Hlla McAfee Helle Dickey H.C. McDonald John Devon Jasac More Bertha Eowards David Moore E. A. Ferguson F. L. Porter Mra Graham Ad Palmer Mrs. le

Residence Burned at Gauvex After Fire Destroys New Home

The new frame residence of Charles Goldsberry in Gauvex was destroyed by fire Thursday with contents lost. Goldsberry was away. his wife and a small child escaped by jumping from a window. The home was newly completed and valued around two thousand dollars. Goldsberry is brother to F. E. Goldsberry of Athens.

Gauvex Charles Goldsberry

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Local Reader

Geu Barbe Mendota Virginia says no remedy did him as much good as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. One dose relieved him and a few bottles cured his digestion. The product digests what you eat and aids amylase digestion.

Geu Barbe Mendota Cline

Obituary of Hepeces Horder Smith from Amesville area

Hepeces Horder Smith was born in Everett Pennsylvania and died after two strokes on February 4. She moved to Ohio with her husband Ezra Smith and raised seven children, four daughters and one son surviving him. She joined the Amesville and later the Amesville Presbyterian church, enjoyed reading sacred and secular literature, tended her garden, and provided care in sickness. Her family describes a loving mother and devoted church member with many memories and floral tributes at her casket.

Hepeces Horder Smith Everett Bedfora County Pennsylvania Athens County Ohio Ezra Smith Indae Peter Isaiah Tedrew Nelsonville Dudley Hoisington Stewart Lucean Green Missouri Frank Webster Canaanville Smith C. B. Church Isis Amesville Presbyterian Church Alrone

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