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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

5

Athens Local Notes Refreshments and Visits Highlight Week

Local residents including Miss Anna Marlow and Postmaster John Patterson visited Athens on business. The History Club announced a meeting at Miss Tom’s home, while social events flourished with a second annual Athens History Club banquet, impromptu addresses, and a bustling ladies auxiliary gathering.

SM. Stout Lottridge Athens Anna Marlow Toledo Gila University John Patterson Amesy I.c History Club Tom Silzabeth Brown Millfield Fewis Young Gren Hon George de Camp Reenen Ato Gallipatis Mary de Sreiguer Lenavery Qeelau Ada Wickham Harry O'Bleness Parkersburg Hugh Meighen Garden Thomas Angell State Street Homer Bell Mineral

Ten Day Test Oil Well Pours Lubricants Here

The Bell farm oil well on Rock Camp creek is undergoing a ten day test by Ohio Oil Company. Pumping began a week ago and storage is filled with more tanks planned to hold the output. Farmers and neighbors bring barrels to collect the flowing petroleum. The river area suffers as oil covers fish and muskrats in Race Camp and Raccoon creeks, disturbing wildlife.

Bell Farm Ohio Oil Company Rock Camp Creek Race Camp Creek Raccoon Creek

Athens Couple Wed In Morning ceremony at bride’s sister’s home

George S. Pilcher and Martha H. McCune were married at 10:30 AM in Athens at the bride’s sister Mrs. Peter Hibbard’s home on Lancaster Street. Rev L C Haddox officiated before about forty guests. Afterward a wedding breakfast was served and the couple departed on the 12:28 B&O SW train for Cincinnati and then Memphis to begin their life together.

Athens George S. Pilcher Martha H. MicCune Peter Hibbard Lancaster Street L. C. Haddox M. B. Church Athens Public Schools Pilcher Memphis Tennessee D. M. Pilcher Cannanville

Scott's No 5 Bal dereon drifts at Ames Oil News

Ames Oil News reports Scott's No 5 Bal dereon drifted Friday and compares favorably with nearby wells. Lockwood & Co. No.8 Ball completed Monday with positive outlook. Andrews & Co. in the same area had limited encouragement on No. Zana. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as original and unbeatable for piles dermatitis and skin diseases. warns against counterfeits at Ciine's Pharmacy.

Ames Oil News Angavinie Scott Lockwood & Co Andrews & Co Zana DeWitt Ciine’s Pharmacy

Martha Washington reception and tea planned at Hotel Athens

Methodist circles report two busy weeks arranging a Martha Washington reception and tea at Hotel Athens from 5 to 8 this evening. Women supervise with skilled help from men as they present continental costumes and a preview of a major local social event. Sunday services drew large crowds despite rain and the pastor's discourse on Hidden Lives highlighted teachers' influence in public schools. Judge Carpenter attended and Mrs Norris, directing music, earns praise for choir progress and melodies Like the duet She Way of the Cross performed by Mr and Mrs Norris.

Martha Washington Hotel Athens Norris Judge Carpenter Delaware D. Norris Athens

Pallas Club Opens Sixth Year With Granada and Moors Papers

The Pallas Club held its first meeting of its sixth year at Mrs. Merwin’s home. Mrs. Hobson presented The Conquest of Granada and Miss Boyd spoke on The Moors. Mrs. Frances Witman Foster and Miss Glazier led questions on Spanish history while Miss Lucile Evans read a four week current events record. Members thanked supporters of the Old Maid's Convention.

Pallas Club Lucile Evans

Athens hosts state convention and notable lectures in October

The Athens Equal Suffrage Association brings Rev. Dr. David H. Moore of Cincinnati to speak on The Mystery of Sleep to cover convention expenses. Dr. Susannah L. Bryant, a Hahnemann graduate, lectures on Health and Hygiene February 27 and 28 at 2:30 PM in the Methodist church. Lectures free to women and girls. opera engagement of The Limited Mail ends here.

Wis J. WR. AL Athens David H. Moore Cincinnati Athens Equal Suffrage Association Moore Opera House Elmer E. Vance Susannah L. Bryant Methodist

Crane: Miner Severely Injured At Selby and Schuler Incline

A miner, Leonard Schler, was badly injured at the Selby and Schuler mine in Sharpsburg when his foot slipped while lowering a coal car on the incline and became entangled in the rope. Dr. Heston attended and Schler remained in critical condition at his Sharpsburg home. Also includes a postal note listing undelivered letters in Athens dated February 19, 100 and requests recipients to claim them.

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