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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
4
The paper explains it failed to publish several letters from county correspondents due to a temporary inability to fit them in the weekly edition. It notes the letters appeared in Thursday's daily edition and assures readers the omissions were accidental and not due to lack of matter.
Mr Perry Bingman traveled to Marietta on business returning the next day Miss Sadie Daugherty left for Chauncey to visit her brother Charlie and family Several locals attended the funeral of Mrs William Walden J W Shanke and family visited the Daughertys Sunday Corena DeVore spent Sunday with Torch friends Lucy Moore and Clara Daugherty spent the day with Mrs Bingman Reena Nixon and daughter al Lncy traveled to Porterfield Sunday because of her nephew illness Mrs Fannie Bingman shows signs of improvement A J DeVore suffers a severe asthma attack.
Miss Goldie Tedrow of Lysander stayed over weekend with the Weatherbys. William Fulton and his wife visited his sister in Athens earlier. Millard Douglas made a business trip to Athens. Clyde Calvert of Guysville called on William Fulton. Mrs. Geraldine Butts of South Cananville sits by her father Rev. Samuel Poston who is very ill. John Douglas and Joe Kelley cut timber north of Athens.
Abner Lambert sold his farm to Mr. Grubb of near Chesterhill and will move to California with his daughter seeking relief from illness. O W Potts and family visited his sister Mrs. Levi Bardin and later traveled to Sharpsburg for a family reunion. Elizabeth Forward visited Bartlett. Mr. and Mrs. Cowee went to Dunbar to see Mrs. Ann Plumley who broke her hip. The Farmers Institute at Bartlett drew many locals. Talbot Tippie, aged resident, died at John Swett’s home nearby.
Miss Addie Roush returns home from winter with grandparents in Chestnut West Virginia. Sick list includes Samuel Poston Everett Roush Mrs Weaver Bobo and Noma Love. Farmers attend Farmers Institute in Athens. Gertrude Holand visits sister Blanch Frost in Judson. School advances with Miss Silvia Coe as teacher. Goldie Tedrow visits Weatherly sisters in Judson. Carrie Douglas of Judson visits sister Harmon Fulton.
A clipped essay fragment portrays parents as essential figures from a boy’s perspective. It hints at the line “Parents are things which boys have to,” suggesting a student view of parental duties and presence.
A speaker notes that most girls have parents and that both parents influence them, with fathers planning openly and mothers shaping behavior. The quote emphasizes that mothers are often the ones who actually steer actions, while fathers talk more about intentions.
R L Clutter improves after illness and will soon be out. Miss Ethel Louryv, previously ill, is much better. Elza Enlow and family visit Jesse Baughman and wife. Mrs Rebecca Denan of Middleport to visit Hoisingtons. Flossie Gabriel starts new pad factory job in Greenfield. Will Carroll from Cleveland visits his parents. Belle Brown and two children visit Cora Lowry. Mack Barrows family visit Wm Armitage near Athens. Murray Dajton and wife visit Clutter before moving to a farm near Hamden. Hunters attend Union revival. Jesse Carroll residence fire reported but extinguished. Homer Lowry visits Charles.
Edward Hains slowly recovers from pneumonia. Anderson Rowel returns home from Frost after visiting friends. Frank Lowther and wife welcome a healthy girl. Walter Chase and daughter Gladys visit H. C. Brooks’ family in Hebbardsville. Mrs. Fred Cooley visits her parents at Dyesville. J. M. Knowlton, Epileptic Hospital supervisor at Gallipolis, returns home. Rev. Delay concludes Pleasant Valley church meetings with six conversions. Wesley Davis, teaching at Carbondale, spends weekend at home. Cross Roads school progresses well under Miss Rogers.
Edith Watson of Little Hocking visited relatives in the vicinity last week. Emma Deems of Parkersburg stayed with her mother Mrs Shotwell for a day. Mary Shotwell’s recovery remains slower than hoped. S P Dodd, recently employed at Chauncey, returned home Saturday. Locals attended the Farmers Institute in Athens on Friday and Saturday.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Linton is sick with chicken pox. A recent marriage united Martin Welch and Mrs Zenta Powell of Center Belpre. Baptist church meetings will be held this week led by Rev Parkinson. Calvin Cunningham of Kimberley visited friends. Mrs Theodore Rowell is recovering from a serious illness. A valentine party was hosted at Eugene Lintons with good times reported. Charles Nist and family of Vincent were guests last week. Martin Welch and family moved to Porterfield. Mrs John Welch Jr has been sick but is recovering. Citizens Telephone Company builds a new line near this place to be finished soon. Rev Keller preached at Centennial Sunday. Anderson Rowell of Albany visited relatives recently. A protracted meeting closed at Mt Liberty last week.
Amesville events report G L Fleming traveled to Cutler for a two day business trip. Miss Bessie Owens from Athens visited her parents the Owens family this week. Pat Hayes of Morris stayed with S R McCune’s family from Saturday to Monday. Heber H Henry surveyed telephone interests in Glouster during the week. Gilbert Bennett of Ann Arbor Michigan visited his parents D B and wife.
Miss Sadie Croy visited her parents in Stockport this week. Miss Alice Kline of Big Run was guest of Miss Della James. Tolbert Tippie, 67, died Sunday at John Swett’s home. Joan Curry of Marietta bought horses here. Miss Audrey DeWees visited her father here. Mrs. Oscar Eddy of Glouster was entertained by Mrs. Libbie Phillips. Dr J Hilson traveled to Columbus and Harrisburg on business. A girl was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Giles Brooks. Mrs Emma Dean Cord of Springfield visits. The new I O O F lodge will be instituted Friday evening with Athens lodge participating at the high school. F D McCaslin of the Daily Messenger was here on Monday and Tuesday.
I M Horwitz moved to Circleville Ohio Rev Brown held regular appointment at M E church Sunday Miss Miram Mace of Mineral visits relatives Harold son of Mr and Mrs Edward Minister ill this week Nathan Baker re appointed Supt of County Infirmary Charles Graham of Corning visited relatives here Nettie Orr spent weekend with Albany friends Mrs Arthur Welling visiting relatives returns to Columbus Supt W E Riley spent Saturday in Athens Jeremiah Sisler of Athens was a business visitor here Monday
Dr and Mrs C L Jones and sons Robert and Roland from Athens visited Albany early in the week. Several residents and guests from Athens and Nelsonville were noted. The K and M widened cuts near Albany as two meetings held by Col Boone failed to decide a course. Marguerite Carpenter hosted a ninth birthday party for about thirty young friends.
Rev W H Arthur closes a week long meeting at Pleasant Valley Christian Church with several additions. Local residents C C Petty of Sugar Creek and families in Athens, Utica, Jacksonville and Coolville are noted among visitors and guests.
Rear Admiral Hichborn voices high regard for Peruna and his statement carries weight among naval officers worldwide, echoed by other senior officers.
Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn writes from Washington praising Peruna as an invigorating tonic. He notes soldiers and sailors suffer catarrh from exposure to varying climates and vicissitudes, and says Peruna is effective in barracks and on the field to prevent catching cold when taken promptly after exposure.
An advertisement claims Peruna quickly breaks established colds and dispels settled infections. It asserts effectiveness on acute or chronic catarrh with early doses, urging immediate use and warning against delay. The unfinished signature Kerrus remains.
William H. Switzer of New York City describes five years of throat catarrh and health decline, relocating to the West for climate and treatment change. After five weeks on Peruna he returned to New York feeling well and happy.
A collection of testimonials lauds Peruna for relief and health benefits. Frank W. Harris of Basic City Virginia and J H Galbraith of Columbus Ohio report satisfying results after using Peruna. The ad claims widespread endorsements from statesmen and military men are on file.
Loren Petty comes home Saturday after visiting relatives in Athens. Mr. Amos Place is visiting his sister Lydia Livingston of Athens.
Mrs H H Brown and Dr and Mrs Lawrence attend the funeral of Warren Pierce in Guysville. John Wilson moves to Amesville. James Basom visits Parkersburg. Fred Runyan of East Liverpool stays at his Rock street home. Charles Chase moves his family to a stockport area farm. Lulu Gunder returns from Chillicothe visiting Edith Warren. Bess Taylor spends Friday in Parkersburg. Mrs A O Frame travels to Athens for brother in law A J Frame’s illness. Mrs M A Morrison returns from Athens to her home. Mrs A D Ford and children of Watertown arrive, with Miss Minnie Hartnell and Mrs C E White heading to Cincinnati.
Jane Taylor returns from Marietta. A boy born to F. C. White and wife on February 12. Lizzie White visits Sugar Creek. Leonard Ogg returns from New Lexington. Charles Holdcroft visits Sugar Creek. M. H. Thompson moves to Chester Hill. J. R. Wickham travels to Cutler on business. C. H. McKinley and wife visit Nancy Rathburn. E. O. Dille moves into W. J. Young’s home.
The third annual banquet will be held Thursday evening at the I. O. O. F. hall with plans for an elaborate event. More than 200 guests will be seated, and the menu is extensive. Speakers from Columbus and Logan will attend, Opera House Orchestra will provide music, and E. C. Woodworth will serve as master of ceremonies.
H. B. Smith, long with Swift & Co. and based in Athens, resigns his position after a year of travel. He will report to Chicago headquarters today hoping for a territory assignment outside Ohio as climate affected his health.
A light verse notes Methusala would be living yet if he had taken Rocky Mountain Tea sold by Cline's Pharmacy. The cheeky homily markets the product while framing a cheerful health claim.
Invitations are out for a Primum Ver dance to be held at the Assembly Club hall on Thursday evening March first. The event invites members and guests for an evening of music and social gathering.
Herbert Kenny sues C B Tomlinson in Athens County Court. Sheriff to sell at public auction on March 3 1906 at 1 PM on the public square Nelsonville Ohio several horses and mares named Fanny Lizzie Fred Jim Maud Dick Bob all aged 6 to 9 years, cash only. Sheriff H M Webster and I M Foster, attorney. Feb 22.
An ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a laxative that expels putrid matter and bile to restore liver function and improve complexion. It promotes sale through Cline's Pharmacy.
The accounts of several estates are filed in the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio and are suspended for publication and exceptions until March 10, 1906 at 10 o clock a.m. C D Hopkins administrator with will annexed of Lucy McVay first and final account John Palmer administrator of William Palmer estate second and final account E C Berry executor of Sarah Harris estate first and final account Evan J Jones executor of Ashford Poston estate sixth account F W Jones administrator of William Bake estate first account A W Lynch Probate Judge
The B. and O. S W railroad establishes a pension system allowing employees who have served 20 continuous years to retire at 65 with a pension. At age 70 trainmen must retire. Athens hosts veterans eligible for pensions.
A modern patent medicine pitch attacks unreliable remedies and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea sold at 35 cents by Cline's Pharmacy as a remedy.
George Wraith a clerk and Daisy Birge a school teacher both of Nelsonville were issued a marriage license. William Mayfield a miner of Detroit Michigan and Lillian Noble of Athens were granted a license. John M. Fenton a farmer of Urbana and Mary A. Young of Urbana also received licenses.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh related deafness case cured by Halls Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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