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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1901

Page

2

Divorce Trials Dominate Busy Common Pleas Court

In Glouster and Waterloo townships a string of divorce actions was decided. Emmi Price was granted a divorce from Isaac Price with custody of three children. Edward Verity won a divorce from Maggie Verity with custody of two children. Other cases included paternity, alimony, and an assault verdict against Emil Linblad, a Finlander, who faced an interpreter in court. The Dunton coal dispute and Washington McVay shooting case were scheduled for continued hearings.

Common Pleas Court Emmi T. Price Isaac Price Mountville Morgan County Price Lfe Plaintff Waterloo Township Cupid Edward Verity Maggie Verity Welsonville John Watts Watts Columbus Athens Marietta State of Ohio Bertha Reeves Prank Brooks Lewis & Zeff Henry Candy Rosa B. Smith John Smith Jon William Johnson Johnson Wiliam Clark Glouster Law and Order League Sibveniats James Marks Floodwood Girls’ Industrial School Delaware Emma Marks Frank Blackstone Blackstone Emil Linblad Kit Linblad Witt Gee Iever Redtown Jacksonville Sourt Costa T Linblad Lindblad

A Unique Dinner by B W P 5S W Members

A social return banquet by B W P 5S W to Ladies In Waiting marked Washington’s birthday and featured hatchet shaped invitations, mock century 280 dishes, elaborate courses, nervous toasts, parlor whist with Miss Mary Dodge winning first prize and Miss Flo Hedges second, amid a list of attendees.

Rotel Berry Weashington Mary Dodge Prise Flo Hedges M Grace Alayhea Zaleski Florence Craig Grace Gilat Bertha Hoover Mise Mary Slattery Iin Maclin Sant Mitte Messrs Claude Parker H.J. Conn W. K. Scott BH. A C. &. Biddienn L. McCane John Mitchell Fred John E. Soper H. R. Wilson Td Aumia At

Crusade Begun to Curb Sidewalk Expectorating in Athens

The Home Missionary Society backs petitions to Athens City Council for an ordinance prohibiting expectorating on sidewalks and public places frequented by ladies. The movement aims to curb nuisance, reduce loafing gatherings, and protect public cleanliness with penalties, while delaying anti-swearing efforts until after the expec toration measure is acted upon.

Athens Home Missionary Society Yast

Mrs Ida May Ulmer Dies After Long Illness at 46

Mrs Ida May Ulmer wife of Jacob Ulmer died at her Lancaster street home Monday night after years of consumption. She was forty six last September and born Ida May Beth of Athens. A member of the Methodist church she leaves husband two sons Ray and Fred, sister Mrs John Billard, and brother Azebeth. Funeral services were at the Methodist church conducted by Rev L C Haddox with interment in the old cemetery.

Ida May Ulmer Jacob Ulmer Lancaster Street Ulmer Ida May Beth Athens Methodist Church Jacob Dimer Iona Ray Fred Sirs John Billiard Azebeth L. C. Haddox

Farm Residence Destroyed by Fire near Goddard Farm

Farm residence of W. R. Goddard two miles east of here burned yesterday afternoon around two o'clock from a defective flue. The building and its contents were totally destroyed. Loss about 200 dollars, fully insured.

Aursvidt W. R. Goddard Here

County Teachers Union Holds Second Athens Meeting

The Athens County Teachers Union met again in the old chapel of the Anniversary to strengthen its future role. Supt J E Miller presided with C H Dumarce and C C Henson among speakers. Topics covered included teacher models, high school limitations, first year work outlines, and needed school legislation with notes on Shakespeare and educational relations. Music by Athens High School and Albany mandolin club accompanied the program.

Athens County Teachers’ Union Anaiverslty J. E. Miller Marshfield C. H. Dumarce Athens County C. C. Henson Athens High School Henson Bliss Ida Maxwell J.F. Henderson Glouster H. A. Hatch Guyeville Jeannette Uuffee A. H. Dixon F. S. Cont.trap G. L. Pake Dixon Albany B. O. Higley United States Ailis Beasle Creighton C. Ami Copeland Aaron Grady Nelsonville Union Albany Mandolin Club Earl Dalley G. H. Borlware B. W. Ferguson Earl B. Holmes Zelman Bobo O. U. Quartette

Remains of W. W. Wickham Brought for Interment

The remains of William W. Wickham were brought from Wheeling West Virginia for interment Wednesday afternoon of last week. He died of nephritis in Wheeling after a long railroad career including a period as superintendent. Born in Rome township Athens county he was fifty one and left a wife four children his aged father and siblings.

William W. Wickham Wheeling W. Va Shore G.W. King New Cemetery Ohio River Railroad Athena County Rome Township W. W. Wickham Stewart

Change in Business Firm at Logan Shoe Co

Owing to multiple duties Mr. T. B. Craig relinquishes his interest in the shoe store of EC Logan & Co. Mr. F. AB Logan, teller in the First National, will take his position for the present. Young men for local position to distribute premium. Address reference American Co., The Bose Building, Cleveland.

T. B. Craig EC. Logan &Co F. AB. Logan Hark Bir Will American Co Td Bose Cleveland

A Magical Change Trip Story from Athens to St Augustine

An account from February 25 describes a multi week southern trip starting February 7 from Athens. The party includes D. H. Moore J. H. Cline J. C. Hoke Carl Stickney H. A. Lanman W. N. Darby Ed. M. Voukes and O. G. B. Murphy traveling by private car then trains to Jesup and Jacksonville. They pass Georgia’s rural cotton fields observe ostrich farms near Jacksonville and tour St. Augustine highlighting the Ponce de Leon and Alcazar hotels Fort Marion and the Atlantic beaches with a five mile drive and casino water sports.

Azcany South Athens D. H. Moore J. H. Cline J. C. Hoke Carl Stickney Athena H. A. Lanman Columbus Bolt Company W. N. Darby Ohio Penitentary of Columbus Ed. M. Voukes O. G B. Murphy Albany Seymore Gibbs Chittenden Mr. Gibbs Cincinnati Queen & Crescent Chattanooga Atlanta Macon Jesup Georgia Jacksonville Florida East Coast Railroad Everglades Florida East Coast Florida Cora Oliver W" Svith Mark Wanna Bob Ingersol Napoleon Col Bub Mark Hanna Marcus St. Augustine Rt. Augustine Americas Ponce de Leon Alcazar Cordova D.r. Moore Old St. Augustine Old Fort Marion Fort Marion St Augustine

News of the Churches Gather for April Methodist Activities

The Crazy Tours will be at the Methodist church during the first week in April. A Martha Washington social occurs at the Methodist parsonage this Thursday afternoon from eight to six. Light refreshments will be served. A ten cent offering for the Woman's Missionary Society will be taken. Rev. L. C. Baddox, recently ill, can attend both morning and evening services next Sunday after nearly two weeks at home.

Methodist Martha Washington Woman's bUssionry Society L. CG. Baddox Methodist Church Geip

Noted Catarrh Cure Ad and Ohio University Course

An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward and testimonials from wholesalers in Toledo. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with price per bottle. A second item notes Ohio University commercial department offering business and stenography classes starting April 2 for spring term.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Tolédo F. J. Cheney Lo. Wanpina Kissa & Mauvix Toledo O. Maji The Ohio University

For Bale Men waitor prevention at Athens Tannery

Owa Rich Farm for Sale near National pike 22 miles east of Columbaa 10 miles from county seat. Located near schools churches railroads telegraph telephones creamery and three rural delivery routes. Electric railroad building in front of forts. Farm described as rich well situated for sale at bargain. For further information contact Cons. D. G Millersport Ohio. Also DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as safe cure. Clings Pharmacy.

National Pike Columbaa Forts D. G Millersport Ohio

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