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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

5

Personal mentions travel and visits across towns

Attorney J. Jones returned Wednesday from Middleport on legal business. Mrs. Willard Hurst and children with Miss Stella Salter depart tomorrow for Parkersburg to visit Mrs. Hutchins McCord then Athens to see Miss Salter’s former home. Dean H. G. Williams was a business visitor in Columbus. Joseph Baird of Valley County Nebraska visited cousin J. B. Clayton and spoke of preferring Valley County farming to Athens County lands.

J. Jones Middleport Dean H. G. Williams Columbus Joseph Baird Valley County Nebraska J. B. Clayton Baird Louis G. Addison Athens Addison Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell

Local residents and visitors noted in Nelsonville area notices

A stream of brief items lists social visits and travel among Nelsonville residents and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Edward Fluke, Mrs. W. C. Hoodlett, Alex Bell, Prof. J. P. McVey, Charles Rither, Nathan Miller, S. F. Hooper, Elmer Tewksberry, Hugh Gormley, George G. Thomas, Tewksberry funeral plans, and others visiting Columbus, Athens, or Gambier. The piece mentions a midweek mail holiday on February 22 and various trips for business, legal, and familial reasons.

Swineharts Visit Chillicothe After Washington Trip

Spanish war claims commission returns Thursday evening from Washington D C. Mr and Mrs Russell Swinehart and their little daughter leave today to visit friends in Chillicothe.

Washington, D. C Russell Swinehart Chillicothe

Henry Heads to Chillicothe on Bank Business

H. D. Henry of the Athens National Bank departed today for Chillicothe on bank business.

H. D. Henry Athens National Bank Chillicothe

Carl Berry Travels to Columbus to See Lillian Russell

Carl Berry left at noon today for Columbus to attend a performance of Lillian Russell in the play Wild Fire at the Southerm.

Carl Berry Columbus Lillian Russell

Malcolm Douglas Visits Waverly with Parents

Malcolm Douglas left yesterday noon for Waverly to spend Sunday with his parents. A brother about six years old had a painful accident several days ago.

Malcolm Douglas Waverly

John V. Wood Visits Columbus From First National Bank

Mr. John V. Wood of the First National Bank was a Columbus visitor on Friday seeking meetings and local engagements.

John V. Wood The First National Bank Columbus

John Sprague Visiting From Starling Medical College

Mr. John Sprague of Starling Medical College Columbus is spending a few days as a guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Sprague on President Street.

John Sprague The Starling Medical College Columbus Mrs L. A. Sprague President Street

Miss Garnet Briggs Returns Home to Cheshire

Miss Garnet Briggs, who had stayed with relatives for a week, returned to her home in Cheshire this Saturday.

Notable Colum-bus Visits Highlight Local Ties

Ralph Kenney returned last night from a short visit in Columbus and vicinity. Karl Adams visited with relatives in Columbus, Sunday.

O— Ralph Kenney Columbus Vicinity Karl Adams

Miss Margaret Hearn Heads to Cleveland for Millinery Visit

Miss Margaret Hearn leaves Saturday for Cleveland to visit the wholesale millinery house. Miss Irene Nolan spent Sunday in Columbus as guest of Mr and Mrs Wen Cult.

Margaret Hearn Cleveland Irene Nolan Columbus Mrs. Wen Cult

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Satisfied Patient

Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints. She followed advice, used the remedy, and regained health, urging other sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.

T. C. Willadsen Manning Iowa Pinkham Lydia BR. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia F. Pinkham

Local society briefs from Park Place to Athens events

W. 8. Bower and George Gregg traveled to Columbus to see Lillian Russell in Wild Fire at the Southern. Olive Logan left for Jackson for a few days visit. Mrs J A Miller and Elthea went to Athens to remain until Monday as guests of relatives. Mrs Clark and Mrs Cam Blackwood plan to return to Athens tomorrow. Mrs C F Hummel is ill with grip. C C Millikan visited Nelsonville for a stay with Mr and Mrs B L Lamborn.

Bower George Gregg Columbus Lillian Russell Southern Olive Logan Park Place Jackson J. A. Miller Elthea Athens

Local Gossip Notes Visit and Guests in Columbus

Mrs. Joe Foster left Sunday for a visit with relatives in Columbus. Charles Walsh of Columbus spent Sunday here the guest of his mother Mrs. Thomas Walsh.

Joe Foster Columbus Charles Walsh Thomas Walsh

Kesinger Couple Guests Of Ballards In Lancaster Visit

Mr. A. L. Kesinger of Lancaster spent Sunday here with his wife who is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mr. James Ballard.

A. L. Kesinger Lancaster James Ballard

Mrs Johnston and Stoddard Visit in Columbus

Mrs Arthur Johnston of Columbus is the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs G D Rhea on College Street. Mrs H A Stoddard who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs John Bur son for the past week returned to her home in Washington D C.

W. B. Golden Gambier James Kenyon College Gus Mills Floyd Columbus D. C. Landis Stimpson Avenue Arthur Johnston G. D. Rhea College Street 8. A. Stoddard John. Burson Washington D. H W.A.’ Lavelle Airfort John Lavell A. A. Lavelle Mrs. Acord G. W. Clark Stewart C. M. Purdy Athens Henry Verity R. A. Dean South Frank Brown Lagan Nelsonville Warner Lauderback and Shaner Grand Jury Elither KE. L. Sanders Jame McVickers Arthur Lyda New Castle Ohio Telephone Seal and Lock Company Stanley Dew Logan Harry Rose John Monahan

Miss Lena Graham Heads to New Martinsville Visit

Miss Lena Graham travels Sunday to New Martinsville West Virginia to stay a week with Miss Daisy Powers. Mr. and Mrs. William Ring visit Columbus Sunday to see their son Dean Ring.

Lena Graham New Martinsville, W Daisy Powers

Walker couple returns from Gallipolis trip with Haneys

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Walker returned Monday morning from a trip with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Haney of Gallipolis.

Raymond Walker Scott Haney Gallipolis

Mrs J R Conor Returns Home From Garrettsville Visit

Mrs J R Conor, after weeks with her daughters May and Grace, returned to her Garrettsville home Monday.

Townsend Leaves for Visit with Relatives

Herb Townsend departed Monday to visit relatives in Hilliard, continuing a family trip.

Herb Townsend Hilliard

Hopkins Leaves for Indianapolis Joint Operators Miners Convention

C. D. Hopkins departed Monday for Indianapolis to attend a joint convention of operators and miners.

C. D. Hopkins Indianapis

Morris Luchs Heads to Athens and Chillicothe on Business

Morris Luchs departed this morning for Athens and Chillicothe to attend to business matters and spend a few days away. Mayr etta Register notes the brief trip.

Morris Luchs Athens Chillicothe Mayretta Register

Athens woman guest of West Fifth street mother

Mrs. Samuel L. McCune of Athens visits her mother Mrs. Cora Dwinell of West Fifth street in Chillicothe as a guest.

Samuel L. McCune Athens Cora Dwinell West Fifth Street Chillicothe Advertiser

Horton Pownal Returns to Studies in Athens

Horton Pownal of the C. A. returns to his studies in Athens after a short visit with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. C. H. Pownall Pomeroy Independent.

Horton Pownal C. A Athens C. H. Pownall Pomeroy Independent

Local residents visit and travel notes from Athens area

Mrs Charles Markeson of Hanover C H Va guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Baker. Mr and Mrs Fr Preston head to Charleston W Va to visit Mr and Mrs W R L Sterrett. Mrs James D Taylor and Mrs Jesse Warren visit Columbus relatives. Francis Frebault of Jackson visits Warbler after a few days. Mrs Hibbard's sister plans a short stay. W A Lavelle and family attend to bereavement in Columbus. Mrs Acord of Columbus returns home after visiting her father G W Lavelle in Stewart. Chloe Goheen arrives from Hamden to take a job at Mrs Chappelear's millinery. W G Shaffer leaves for Chicago on business. Mrs D D Fuller and Mrs E L Ogg go to Fleming for funeral of Julia Wyatt Hartson. Dr C H Thompson returns from East Norwood trip with Phil Ward. plans to stay a week. Representate Pettit of Hocking

C. H. Thompson Phil Ward East Norwood Thompson C. E. Weltzheimer Glouster Athens Arthur Westenhaver Carlisle W. Va James Benson Stanley Jones A. Poston Edna Hatch W. C. Gordon Lenton Edith Cable Morrow Rebecca William Somerset J. W. Safford

Local business visitors and travel notes from Athens region

County business and civic travel updates list H L Wheaton in Columbus for Ohio Hardware association, D W Peoples of Veneer Door Co visiting Parkersburg, Mrs J B Chappelear returning from Columbus and heading to Cleveland for ten days of business, Mayor T B Wells of Nelsonville in Athens on matters of business, plus an elderly ad for Preverities cold remedies highlighting pneumonia prevention and child use.

Local social visits noted in Ohio towns

Mrs J H Cline visited her parents Mr and Mrs J B Hartnell in Coolville on Sunday. Mrs J W Race of Harrison stayed with Mr and Mrs G W Hopkins for a few days. Mrs F Earl DeWeese returned home to Chillicothe after visiting her mother Mrs Jesse Davis. Mrs W B Golden spent Saturday and Sunday in Logan with Mrs Hyson.

J. H. Cline Mrs J. B. Hartnell Coolville Ceria F. Earl DeWeese Jesse Davis Chillicothe

Athens visit notes from local society column

Mr and Mrs J J McCarty visited Athens today with Ernest Jones in tow. Douglas Earhart returned from a week with friends in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Jack Lostro of Larrig hosted Athens friends Sunday. Mrs C C Millikan came from Nelsonville for her brother in law Byron Sanborns illness. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wolfe hosted Mrs William Pavey of Mrs J S Foster at the state hospital. Mr and Mrs Edlington Myers of Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs Val Davis on West Union Street.

Douglas Earhart Cleveland Jack Lostro Lal Rig Athens Friends C. C. Millikan Nelsonville Byron Sanborn Arthur Wolfe William Pavey Columbus Edlington Myers Val Davis West Union Street

Dignitaries Attend Episcopal Service This Sunday

The local Episcopal congregation welcomes Rev A W Buckland and two state divines Bishop Boyd Vincent of Cincinnati and Archdeacon Joseph H Dodshon of Columbus. Holy Communion and confirmation occur at 10 30 in the Y M C A room 2520 in the afternoon Bishop Vincent preaches at the Amditorium. Everyone is invited.

A. W. Buckland Boyd Vincent Cincinnati Joseph H. Dodshon Columbus Vincent Amditorium

Two Escapees From Athens County Jail Sought

The two men who fled the Athens county jail on Sunday evening February 16 were inmates charged with burglary and had confessed. Sheriff Webster offers a 50 dollar reward for each arrest or deterrence. The item notes local visitors and social hints among residents in the city.

Athens County Webster

Nelsonville Notes on Local Visits and Weekend Events

Nelsonville residents report visitors and travel news from Athens Logan and Circleville. Mrs Henry Verity shows slight improvement after paralysis stroke. Dr Stanley Jones welcomed a newborn ten pound baby. Dance by Lemon Club draws large crowd with next event planned for March 6.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Fluke W. C. Hoodlett West State Street Alex Bell J. P. Wood, Jr Arthur Johnson J. P. McVey Charles Rither Schanicksburg Champaign County 8. L. Price Nathan Miller Zanesville S. F. Hooper Awany Elmer Tewksberry Walt Hugh Gormley Kersburg George G. Thomas Jackson, O T. Watson Craig New York D. Zenner Company A. Garfield Carter Morgan County Lillie Ballenger Albany Pleasant Valley Carter H. D. Wadley Wellston A. M. Lewis A. C. Russi Chicago Mrs. Russi Mr. Russi F. Earl de Weese J. B. Allen E. Ray Lash, Jr Marietta Cambridge J. P. Wood C. F. Hummel B. L. Lamborn William Ring Dean Ring Charles Markeson Hanover C. H., Va Fred Baker Fr . Preston Charleston W. R. L. Sterrett James D. Taylor Jesse Warren Tele Nds Francis Frebault Wartler Albert Hitipard Mrs. Hibbard Chloe Goheen Hamden, C Mrs. Chappelear Millimery W. G. Shaffer D. D. Fuller E. L. Ogg Ironton Fleming Julia Wyatt Hartson Hartson Drusillia Wyatt Amesville H. L. Wheaton Ohio Hardware Association Tod D. W. Peoples Veneer Door Company Parkersburg T. B. Wells Téddy Weal Oly Henderson-Crider Drug Co J. W. Race Harrison G. W. Hopkins J. J. McCarty Ernest Jones Episcopal Church Dean Seem John Morgan Buchtel E. M. Davis Edward Verity Canaanville William Verity Frank, Oldgies Steve Hartley Oldgies Frank Loriel John Davig Hopras Vorden Ati Dr. Hyde Glen Ebon Grace Nerick Richard Kennard Howard Clark Nebville Raymond Ardner Arthur W. Lyda Lowellville, Ohio Valley Wright Lawrence Yerges Jamie Helen J. H. Risehirt New Straitaville Messrs Henry Ruegg F. Peterson J. W. Whiteley Colum Carl Baugh Pierce Stratton Ambrose Wade Eminsts Ol Thad Allen Volateetias Frank Johns Visiworth Pred Weymueller Lemon Club Dr. Jones Ada Lama Circleville Basil Charles Mohler Frank Rayburn Lockville Hastings South Court Babsertie Drs. C. J Edna Thompson Cline Buy Your Fruit Trees of Beverly Nursery SMEN W. T. Mitchell Beverly Fio Sore Jthroat Quinsy, Betscetis Fis Hmridney Irteg Cops O.ench Humphreys’ Medicine Co William Ead Seka Streets Ted Gerth Gonaloos Ohio Vance West Virginia Vance Shoe Co Wheeling, West
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