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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1904

Page

8

Local notes reflect community life in Marshfield through visits and incidents

Miss Nellie Hanter of the O. U. visited with her parents. Miss Kate Six became night operator at Central. Charles Withers was head injured at a mine. Measles hit Victor Conkey and Luella Mansfield. The Forresters lodge held an oyster supper. Dora Barker and her Athens guest visited. Several residents traveled to Athens and Circleville. A house fire near Burson caused damage but was contained. Readings, preaching schedules, illnesses, and local commerce are noted.

Nellie Hanter O. U Winnifred Richmond Athens Kate Six Charles Withers Victor Conkey O. B. Conkey Clara Hawk Forresters Lodge K. of P. Hall Dora Barker Union Miss Barker

Millerfield notes residents and visitors

L D Hanlin attended his aunt Mrs Moses Hanlin’s funeral in Cralli polis. Dave Woodworth visited Albany last week. Della Powers of Columbus visited relatives here. Mabel Woodworth and Pearl Roberts traveled to Athens last week. Dr Sprague and family from Chauncey visited Sunday. George Wade went to Athens on business. Sanders and Russell attended the Uncle Tom's Cabin performance in Athens Saturday. Daft, Russell and Chadwell of Athens were visitors Sunday. Eva James visited Chauncey friends last week. A daughter was born to Eben Gillespie and wife Friday. Dave Sawyer and wife and A M Path and wife of Greens Run attended Sunday meeting. Male, Misner and Tinkham were in Athens on business Thursday.

Dan and Clarence Bardin Athens Walter Juniper Columbus Abner Juniper George Fenzel Bert Hanning New York John Hill Lizzie Hill Mary Weiland New Lexington C. J. Sanders Millfield Byres Quest Charles Newton Presbyterian Parsonage Daniel Mergler Newton Hiawatha Flinch Club Stiff Walter Hanning Chauncey Chauncey Wagoner Nelsonville Emma Walsh Theresa Coleman Clara Evans Ethyl Bailey Elizabeth Cresap Webster W. Poston Columbus Street Logan Hiawatha Ida Juniper Fayette Street Dick Riser Hocking Valley Katie Anna Minck Walter Howe Carl Minck Dan Bardin Bert Parks Ethel C. Baird Fio Linton Prines L. D. Hanlin Crallipolis Moses Hanlin Dave Woodworth Albany Della Powers Mabel Woodworth Pearl Roberts Dr. Sprague George Wade Messrs Sanders and Russell Tom Daft, Russell and Chadwell Eva James Eben Gillespie Dave Sawyer A. M. Path Greens Run Male Misner Tinkham Dr. B. ©. Vorhes Everett Cline Virginia Cline Wilkesville Kurtz Andrey DeWees Stewart D. T. Moore Charles Mitchell Continental Coal Company Kirkpatrick Mary Cline Bessie Glous

Oil Interest Spreads as South Canaan Hopes Rise

In South Canaan oil activity surges with land leased on H. F. Warren’s farm and drilling soon. Despite epidemics of measles and mumps, residents expect returns while railroads and streets remain uncertain. Local real estate shifts occur as John Poston sells to Maddox and others rent farms for truck gardening. Rev Neal plans services and possible revival. Miss Josie Poston visits Basham. D L Cullams adds a school mailbox. Rev Reid singing Revivals draw praise. Roads remain good and stock looks healthy as farmers stay hopeful and tramps few.

H. F. Warren John Poston Maddox Dean Callams Roda Earl Butts Crawford Farm Willow Creek Neal South Canaan Josie Poston Basham Reid Sing Reidbeth

Local Notes From Athens Area

Wm Phillips visited Athens on business last week. A FE Algeo and Mrs Charles Anderson died February 12 with interment at Harris cemetery. Jerry Lima suffered a shoulder injury when a work horse kicked him Sunday. George Clark and wife visited A J Clark Sunday. Jon Jewell attended Athens court as a witness. Various residents, including Wm Hoisington and M Munn, were in town or visiting family last week. The new store at the Martin coal mine will soon open for business.

Wm. Phillips Athens A. FE. Algeo Wm. Hoisington Guysville M. Munn Broadwell Martin Coal Mine Charles Anderson Harris Cemetery Jerry Lima Cgreorge Clark A. J. Clark Jont. Jewell

Mrs Angie Hines Buys Haning Residence in Albany

Albany notes report Mrs Angie Hines purchased Oscar Haning's residence. Haning plans to build in Athens next summer. Several local people are noted with updates on visits illness and events including Measles at the Wm Johnson home and Rev Kirkpatrick's recovery.

Angie Hines Oscar Hanning Haning Athens Frank Mathews

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Wm Gordon of Lancaster visited Glouster on Saturday. M M Bryson was ill last week but returned to work. The opera house reopened after repairs and new exits installed. Mrs D H Thomas visits Athens with daughter Mrs Harvey Wilson. Bryson attended county examiners meeting in Athens. Doris King and J B Elliott of Sharpsburg visited Glouster. Preston Store of Kansas visiting W W Bryson and M Clark. Glouster Eagles initiated five new members with a supper and dancing. Sarah Gibson visited Zanesville. Daisy Wallace of Murray visits her parents. Marguerite Ramo of Columbus visiting Hattons. Rev W T Lewis preached at M E church. L O T M gave a reception with a Joel Haskins orchestra. Dr A B Allen called to Columbus for his brother Wade ill with erysipelas.

George Watts H. T. Mulligan Circleville George Snyder H. T. Phillips Harry Matheny Athens J. B. Burson Evans M. FE Miss Tubbs Garden Arch Carsey Daisy Caffery Pleasanthill Reading Bros Roberts & Junod John Brooks Wm. Gordon Lancaster Sant. M. M. Bryson D. H. Thomas Harvey Wilson M. M. Bryson Doris King J. B. Elliott Sharpsburg Glouster Preston Store Kansas W. W. Bryson M. Clark Glouster Aerie Fraternal Order Eagles Sarah Gibson Zanesville Daisy Wallace Murray

Local notes from Hebbardsville and surroundings

Community happenings include visits by Mr. and Mrs. James Cray and family to Guynville, illness notes on Myrtle White and Mrs. Bryant, and several social gatherings. A new 14 stockholder Plain View line connecting with Athens exchange was organized. Families and guests from Millfield Athens Strouds Run and Malta are mentioned alongside civic and social events.

Local Social Notes and Visits Reported

Miss Susie Beckle on a weeklong vacation from Canaanville. Ralph Sherman of Carbondale visiting Frank Watkins. Local youths attend banquet by Foresters in Marshfield Saturday night. Miss Rosalie Beckle and Emma Francis of Athens visited parents here last week. Rev. White preached Saturday and Sunday. Supt. Dumaree spent Sunday near Mineral. A Good Time Party at the schoolhouse Friday evening with games and late refreshments. Mrs. L D MacCollister of Columbus visited relatives here recently.

Carbondale Sturgile Henry Frank Arbondale Beuquard Dowler Chapel Mary Dowler Wolfs Plains Aaron Hanning Jesse Parson West Virginia H. J. Dowler Marshfield This Place Wm. Barker Susie Beckle Canaanville Ralph Sherman Frank Watkins Forresters Rosalie Beckle Emma Francis Athens Rev. White Supt. Dumaree Mineral Flinch L. D. MacCollister Columbus

Local Notes From Lysander On Weather Guests and Debate

Community items from Lysander report illness including Clinton Posten and Measles cases. Mentions visits by Dr J J Stout and R J Runnion, property sale to Bill Winters for 165 dollars, a court funeral in Garden, and a town debate where suffrage was upheld by the affirmative.

Shade. M. E. church hosts quarterly meeting weekend

The quarterly meeting will be held at the M. E. church next Saturday and Sunday February 20 and 21. Mrs. George Watts remains seriously ill. Mrs. Charlotte Sargent is ill with pneumonia. Oliver Miller is confined to bed with rheumatism.

M. E. Church George Watts Charlotte Sargent Oliver Miller

Local notes and reorganizations amid recent county news

Arthur Witherell of Ellis Run visited friends nearby last week. John Welch Jr. traveled to Marietta to serve as a petit juror. A new telephone company has been organized at this place. Reuben Ritenour is located on lands of Wm Barrows. Mrs. Wm Founds and Mrs. Letha Ladd are on the sick list.

Arthur Witherell Ellis Run John Welch Jr Marietta Reuben Ritenour Wm. Barrows Wm. Founds Letha Ladd

Stewart visit notes Marietta guests at Carl’s

Mr and Mrs Hay of Marietta spent a few days here last week as guests of her sister Mrs Carl.

Mrs Hay Marietta Mrs Carl

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