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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
5
Coshocton business visitor Robert EB Ryah is in the city. Mrs Dd C Thomas visits friends in Q oaster. Mrs J P Lang heads to Athens for a visit while Miss Carrie Lord stays with Dr and Mrs Frank Lord in Chillicothe.
Miss Gertrude Jacobs is spending Saturday and Sunday at her home in Jackson.
Leo Bean will visit Gallipolis over Sunday with his father Dr L C Bean and family.
Owen Roderick left this morning to spend Saturday and Sunday in Jackson. Mrs R E Hall and children returned Friday evening from the south where they spent the winter. Mr and Mrs L Dow Poston after a week's visit with his parents returned to Dayton today. Mr Wesley McFarland of Center Belpre is visiting his children in University terrace.
Conrad Josten and Ele Donaldson were business visitors in Logan. Representative BE. A. Tinker of Chillicothe was in the city Friday and today on legal business. Fred Phillips of Amesville was the guest of friends here today on his way home from Columbus after attending a State Live Stock association meeting.
P. W. Hickman and E. W. Cable of Nelsonville were in the city today as business visitors. Mrs. J. L. Pickering returned this morning from a week long visit with her mother in Zanesville.
Mrs. Will Hughes and Mr. Hughes travel to Minersville after the death of his grandmother Mrs. Thomas. Miss Katherine Martin from Jackson visits Dr. and Mrs. W F Copeland as a guest.
Thomas Overmyer of Shawnee spent Sunday with C A Overmyer and family. Mrs Carrie Dinsmore and her daughter Susan visited the Palmers and returned to Parkersburg. Attorney E M Johnson spent Sunday with relatives in Trimble.
Miss Lucy Ballard left the last of the week for Pittsburg Pa and Washington Pa where she will spend some time as the guest of relatives.
Mrs Claud H Thompson stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Ira Graham in Middleport for several days. Mr and Mrs John Burson hosted his sister Mrs S A Stoddard of Washington D C. Mrs Edward Ewing left today to visit her parents Dr and Mrs David Sisson in Middleport.
Mrs Will Willcox returned Saturday from a visit with relatives in Middleport.
Louis Strahl returned Saturday from a visit with his mother Mrs. Helen Strahl in Marietta. Mrs Mayme Hoobler was the guest of Mrs E R Brewster in Chillcothe the last of the week.
Mrs Bila Montgomery of Brich ton TIL stays with Mr and Mrs Fe R Lash on College street. William Ring spent Sunday in Columbus visiting his son Dean Ring.
Mrs Zoida Frasier of Silverton Colorado visits cousin Mrs Frances Mansfield on Mill street and plans to stay about two weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Verheyne of Corning and Miss Irene Nolan hosted a weekend visit. Augustus Moore of Mill Street returned after days with J. P. Elliott of Sharpsburg. Silas Hedges and Emmett Cray hosted a pair. Thomas McMahon of Logan business visitor in the city. T B White of Logan and Mrs singer of Lancaster guests of James Ballard family. Edith Parfitt spent Sunday with her Nelsonville parents. J B Fulton a Columbus business visitor. Mr and Mrs W C Hoodlett and daughter ended a week at Nelsonville relatives. Sam Mitchell steward of the State hospital and Mrs Mitchell returned from Wilmington.
A letter to J M Foster from Athens Ohio argues for buying better paint to protect a house. It compares paint quality, durability, and price, noting that bad paint leads to rust and decay while good paint keeps wood dry and sound, with costs including painters and sheriffs.
A steel fireproof book case was installed in the County Auditor’s office on Thursday. The device is ingeniously constructed and will provide splendid protection for invaluable county records.
A report from the District judicial convention at Pomeroy lists a three member committee chosen to select the judicial committee. The named members include E B A Scott Athens B E D Sayre and many others from Adams to Washington counties with D L Morrow of Highland as chairman and Judge F B Corn of Lawrence as secretary. The convention adjourned following the report.
A pamphlet asserts weak stomach nerves trigger stomach heart and kidney ailments and claims Dr Shoop's Restorative directly addresses the nerve weakness. The Henderson Crider Drug Co promotes the remedy to sick individuals seeking relief.
The February term grand jury was empaneled at 1 p m and began a lengthy session. About 20 cases will be examined with over 200 witnesses expected to testify. Foreman D D Fuller was chosen, and docket readings and numerous civil matters including divorces, injunctions, and damages were scheduled for February 24 27 with several cases settled or dismissed.
Meri Selly and F C Beiber led business visits to Nelsonville while A D Kaughit searched the race for commissioner. Logan and Athens figures, including John Qohlinger Frank Brown and G W McParland, stop by. The Messenger touts its service and ten cent weekly delivery as police detain several suspects in Athens.
A groom told friends before departure that he would make a "business trip" to Toledo. They see Toledo as an ideal place for a honeymoon and wish him happiness and success.
Emmet Sauters recovering at home from pneumonia in Jerseyville. Charles Chase and family attended the Metluin-Mathen wedding at Hibbardsville. Clarence Tolbert of Malta bought a horse named Babe from 8 Woodyard. Mrs 8 Woodyard rushed to Zelda to be with brother Howard Brooks after his team ran away injuring him. Local dogs reportedly raided sheep owned by Lewis Jett and Grant Bolin.
Blanche Sauters long time Gloyster resident visits her parents Mr and Mrs W H Sauters of this place. Warton Bilis injured in Sugar Creek mines is at home recuperating.
An old advertisement promotes Doax's Ointment as a cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering. It claims availability at any drug store.
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