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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
8
Mrs McGrath of Camlen New Jersey visits relatives here. Locals and visitors from Athena Glouster Pataskala attend court and social events. A church revival at BR EL continues since February 2 with strong attendance. sixteen joined Sunday, three more Monday evening, and daily services through the week with child focused programs.
Ireland residents and visitors are listed with recent movements and gatherings. Misa Lillie Ewers returned home with sister Mia Leorn Wharf and Desa Ewers left for work in Parkersburg. Grace Burrows heads to Athlona for employment with Murray. Others include Anna Piehorty visiting Parkersburg, NL Logan in stock business, W M Gubbins at Obauncey, James Dean's guests, the Klany family of Deestar, Rev J I Connor of Marietta, A Tyson Down in Youba, G Dodd aiding his father S P Dodd, and Mrs Paplinn Potter visiting Froat.
West Canaan and nearby communities report visits by James and Hugh Patterson to their father, John Rogers and family visiting James W. McClanahan, and Harry Bobo of Athens visiting uncle D S Sama. Flora Sharp died aged eighteen at her father Izaiah Sharp’s home. burial at South Canton. W R Phillips of Cansonville spent Sunday with his parents. Elmer Mansfield of Harmony reported a theft of a dressed beer. investigation continues. James McClanahan bought the Young farm near Harmony for 21 075 at public sale. Cora Tedrow improving after a throat illness. Samuel Kirkendall lost a horse this week.
A ten pound boy was born to Elmer Harra and his wife in Armadale. Lacey Henry of Imvesville visited Ms. Martha McCune on Monday. An oil lease and testing plans are discussed in the locality as Coal men from the East prepare to inspect Bern township. Wilson Grenawalt of South Land made a business call and plans to move to Oklahoma for his son's health. Warrener of Federal is reported with heart failure.
Miss Flora Conant of Pomeroy was honored here over Sun. Miss Laura Reading attended the C TV RC at Shade Saturday afternoon. Clyde Colburn visited friends at Hemlock Grove Sunday. Samuel Blackwell Sr., recently injured, remains serious. Bert Bentz and Willie Gilmore called on Ollie Bentz at Alfred Sunday. Samuel Frank of Darwin visited friends here Saturday. A Beech Grove school exhibition Friday evening featured recitations dialogues school music and instrumental numbers by Prof Helwig von Peart and Aaron Barnhill. Special praise for the children who acted well. Rev Walker will preach Pratt Fork next Sunday morning and evening. A dance occurred at Jacob Kings Monday night.
Samuel Kelly is seriously ill. A protracted meeting 14 is ongoing at Dutch Ridge church. Miss Cors Knox of Jefferson county guests the Ladd family. Miss Lou Dean visits friends at Marietta. Orland Cook of the DG U was a guest of relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Patten and Mrs. Minor visited friends at Frost Last. Pearl Welch and Sumner Dean were guests of George Haeston and wife at Little Hocking. Preston Frost returned from Champaign county. Several young people visited Catler. Miss Evin Barrows, visiting in W. Va., returned home Friday. Mrs. Corsinda Rowell guests her brother Elza Barrows near Coolville. Marcelins Jowell made a business trip to Athens.
Work started Monday installing polva in the village as the Citizens Telephone line expands. Home company delivered Hits to Little Hocking last week and added several boxes. A dance occurred Tuesday evening at the residence of H E Bennett with a large crowd. Notables include Mr Young of Muscatine visiting his mother Mrs Millioan and Mrs Geary from Glouster on business. Lettuce first of the season was served Monday by B A Bramo. People attended a Torch meeting Sunday night. Leroy Walden and wife of Marietta are visiting relatives here. Congregational church entertainment yielded 7 70 in receipts. Delmar Praden of Marietta is visiting relatives Mia Gardner and Miss Theresa Dinsmoor.
R O Han visited Athens on Monday and Tuesday to join the Jerkwater miners, later elected mine president and mineral convention delegate in Athens. W J Glass and Alice Six wed Sunday at home with Rev. B P Moore officiating. Mrs Glass returned home Sunday night after Athens for tumor removal. Mrs Harson Brooks moved into Mira, T F Dowler's house. Bert Davis moved into LT F Dowler's house in Ma.
Eddie Grosvenor is very sick with we AM Mrs. Edwaris improving. Mrs Henry returned to Armadale Sunday. Henry Johnson and wife of Frost visited Mrs Jackson recently. John Spaulding and daughter Loa were Athens visitors Monday. The next as well is to be put down on the farm formerly owned by Afra Marquis. Mrs Cora McDonald visiting sister Mrs Vandyke in Athens this week.
Highlights social visits and family moves in Athens and Columbus. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Will Crane Wedmedias and Mr and Mrs J Hanning hosting guests. Hummel taking charge of a new laundry in Athens. Dr W E Sandrach visiting Columbus. Amwy Helsunvilge birth in Will Crane family. Bertha Simonton and Charles Ray wed at Adams Street. Ed Cummins and Charles Coleman guests in Columbus. local church events and a Teacher's Union quarterly meeting with Prof B A Higley ill.
Rev Walter West of Chillicothe conducts campaigns at O P church while Rev F B Cheadle reports strong meetings at Hebbardaville with fourteen accessions by Sunday. Albany High enrolls 50 students, 13 graduates, average age about eighteen, showing town progress and harmony across departments.
Dellg Ator of Shade remains weak with Curtis, his periphon, as he recovers. Dr A E Lawrence and wife of Coolville hosted a visit. Whit Bean traveled to Guyuville. Walter Honukoskin and Mink Frankie Bean wed at Equire Haker's. Leopard Ball hosts visit by Pratts Fork father. Charles Coen visits Elijah Coen in Garden. Hiram McManamey works on telephone boxes. Robert Waugh, once of this place now in Wellsburg, W. Va, is recovering. Ed Miller on sick list. many friends send best wishes.
Mary Glazier remains seriously ill after a year of invalid status. Mrs. George Buck convalescent following extended rheumatism. Miss Lillie Basom visiting Uncle Van Clark of Prost. Clarence Petty and Everett Parsons left for Portland to seek work. William Linton moving to Frost area. Mr. and Mrs. John Lones sick. William Hurst a business guest in Athens. J. L. Petty and Glenora Wright guests near Beelor. Leonard Petty in Glenster for business. Alex Parsons moved family to Portland for mine work. Emmett Riley closed a successful school term at Pleasant Valley. Ivan Clark visiting grandparents in Frost. William Hurst invested 1250 in grain for Stewart roller mill stock.
Athens visitors included J. E. Lawrence and wife Mrs. J. W. Pierce and Mrs. Z A Buck. A. Whitaers did business at Stewart. Miss Edna Light visited her sister Miss Nora in Athens. Prof. Robbins of Stewart attended to village matters. Rev. A M Colling preached at the M E church and visited the schools. A Kelley prepares the old postoffice room as a store. C J Bean plans general merchandise soon. Ollie Tresize of Cottageville W Va visits relatives here.
Ly sander a large number from this place attended protracted meeting at Jerseyville Sunday evening. Cc C Sams spent weekend with friends at Marchmont. Crown of Athens was calling on friends early week. Peter Love, previously ill, slowly recovering. Mrs Flora Sharp eldest daughter of Isaiah Sharp died near Clark's Chapel February 19 of pneumonia at age 18 interment in South Canaan.
Miss Lena Brewster traveled from Logan after visiting sister Mrs. Harry Kirker and relatives before returning to Little Hocking. Mrs. Hill of West Virginia visits sister-in-law Mrs. Hendrickson and other kin. Miss Lucy Host and Miss Flossie Fox of Yorba joined meetings locally. Mia Vicie Jones and son Orce departed for Columbus where her husband secured work.
Flood warnings spread as ice on the Allegheny river threatens a break within 24 hours. Residents near the river evacuate and precautions are taken for the railroad dam at Parking station on the But-Talo and Allegheny Valley line. Reports note scars of earlier disasters and fear for government dam safety.
Grain and stock prices across Cleveland, Chicago, Buffalo, Columbus, Pittsburg and Toledo. Reports cover cattle, sheep, hogs, calves, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, vegetables, and dairy products with bid ranges, prime prices, and market conditions for each center. Includes York state fruit, beef, and lamb values, with emphasis on live cattle and feeder figures.
An Athens Ohio village ordinance records the street name change from Vine Street to University Terrace along the east side of the University campus from Union Street to the Hocking River. The council found sufficient cause and ordered the change effective upon passage and publication.
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