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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1906

Page

3

Residence of the Deceased Baliger in Alexander Township

Assé Oliver Baliger died at about ten o’clock Friday after a long illness of pneumonia. Born June 7, 1848 in Alexander township, he was the son of James and Susan Ballenger who settled in the county in 1828. He married Sarah C. Gillett in 1851 and had eight children, seven living. A photo of Balenger’s home and family from the Athene County Atlas Association accompanies the notice.

Alexander Township James Susan Ballenger

Local social notes feature visiting guests and dances

The article lists residents and visitors in town including Mrs. T. B. White returning to Logan, Rev. J. F. Boden visiting Nelsonville, Miss Mil dred Francis traveling to Pt Pleas ant for a Point club dance, Miss Jennie Williams en route to Belpre, and Louise Stanberry visiting Dr. C. H. Thompson. Other entries mention Mr. Harvey Roa, Judge J. P. Bradbury on legal business, and further host/guest movements among families and schools.

Plumbing and Heating Principles Highlight Core Craft

A compact note emphasizes plumbing and heating as fundamental trades. It stresses precision, safety, and reliability in installations and repairs, urging mastery of essential tools and techniques to ensure durable, efficient systems.

Sagacious Builders Emphasize Expert Installation Now

Former Athens editor Josiah M. Allen, tied to the Union Central Life Insurance Company, visited the city on business. He asserts years of focus on sanitary plumbing and heating show many illnesses stem from inferior systems and shoddy workmanship, noting his own rheumatic illness from poor heating while urging better standards.

Josiah M. Allen Athens County Gazette Jones Columbus Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati Elect Pattison

Alleged deficit in P. D. funds at Woodward Post Office

Bondsmen of Eliphas Reeves post master at Woodward arrive in the city to investigate a supposed shortage in the funds of Postmaster Reeves. The deficit is stated to approximate 1500 dollars covering a 15 year period during which Reeves has held the office.

Dod Kansas Eliphas Reeves Woodward

Entertained Friends and Builder Advocates Sanitary Plumbing

Miss Ruth Raw hosted a Thursday evening party at High street in honor of Miss Hazel Reed of Marysville with twenty three guests. The write up extols high class construction, licensed skilled mechanics, and sanitary plumbing as key to public health and cites Charles Demolet as exclusive distributor for the district.

Miss Ruth Raw Miss Reed Ruth Raw J. D. Raw High Street Hazel Reed Marysville Hazel Pennybacher Ruth Treachey Boards of Health

Miss Gaskill Chosen Presiding Officer in Ohio Society

Miss Gaskill an instructor at the University returns from Columbus where she attended the annual meeting of the Art and Manual Training Society of Ohio She was honored by being chosen as the presiding officer of the session.

Miss Gaskill Columbus The Art and Manual Training Society of Ohio Miss Gaskell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amlenger Alexander Finay Bates Church Oliver Baliger Intial Citizen Alexander Bpacumonia Mr. Ballen Wis June Mr. Ballenger Sarah C. Gillett Athens County Atlas Association Mrs. Ballenger Daily She iv Ms. A.& Murphy Poovié Peast State Stree Toda Harvey 1. Roa Stewart J. P. Bradbury Pomeroy T. B. White James Ballard Logan J. F. Boden Nelsonville Banahan Clarence Reech Miss Mil Dred Francis Pt. Pleas Ant Miss Francis Jennie Williams Roseville Belpre Louise Stanberry Middleport C. H. Thompson M. J. Duffee Steubenville Ethel Woodbury Mr. and Mrs. Parker San Ders Cott Charleston Nan Gabbert D. C. Cornwell Daily Messenger Ly Messenger Hickman Cott Great Court Reporter Nicholas Longworth S. Williams. Cowles Anna Roosevelt Washington Miss Roosevelt Great East Room St. Louis Catlin Iss Roosevelt Thouds Thounds West Willlways Mr. Longworth Prestt Ard Ity Uuely Pete Washoe Dave Reno Nevada Johnny Kay Spark Mitchelieve Rt House Athens Benedict Burr United States Allen Flimsey P. D Iod Reeves Charlie Demolet Ever Sperior Peter Press Fidel Demolet Cincinnati Thomas Gibson Company Queen City Mr. Demolet Mr. de Molet Ohio Association of Master Plumbers South Court Street Charles Demolet Ohio Ball Athenicn Club Cline Chillicothe Henry Zenner Phelps C. Leete Portsmout Pieto Myra Chapman Nelson Migg Dena Koons Ast State Street Gene P. Thompson Nana Ob Camden Jacksomi Thristman Lewiedeld
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