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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
8
Local county items report visiting relatives at Oakdale and Guysville, a high school attendance change, and neighbors visiting friends in the vicinity. Protracted meetings at Broadwell draw many, while others share visits between Cooleville and nearby towns. A house fire destroys a residence, with total loss of structure and contents estimated around 70 dollars. public fraternal camp meetings shift to weekly Saturdays.
Fragmentary notes recount social visits in Athens and nearby towns, with mentions of farm life, a hospital visit, and shifting local concerns. Reports describe bridge repairs, planned camps, and preparations for winter routines amid recurring weather and infrastructure references.
The Stewart area reports fair attendance as students organize a literary society. The school board acts to raise standards by replacing antiquated textbooks with updated editions, while local districts push for broader educational progress and improved teaching methods. Community notices recount meetings, illnesses, and local happenings across Plantsville and Hickory Grove, with civic and social events noted.
Harvey Treach of Athens, Tadge Sibley of Marietta, and many others visit friends in the area. A notable quarry discovery on G W Burch land and plans for a new store and postmaster stir local chat. Mrs Catherine McGill dies aged 46, funeral held, family mourns deeply in Haydenville.
An aged citizen, Dane Gryson of Hixon, is visited nearby. Mrs Dr Heston and daughter Tar were in Glouster on Saturday. Miss Bell Cogh was summoned to Mann due to her sister’s illness. Rev démes, a missionary, spoke at the Presbyterian church Friday at o'clock. Revival services led by Rev Harrison at the M F E church attracted many people. Fred Glanden left for Cincinnati Saturday to work with Whittaker & Church paper firm. The Farmers Institute convent continued with January th and a strong lineup of Naent speakers.
TORCH L Posey traveled to South Carolina last week as school began after a two week vacation. Vernie Gillilan of Athens planned a visit with relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs Chas Adams of Stuvhenville are visiting Mr and Mrs John F Bingman this week. Mr and Mrs McLane and son attended the funeral of Mrs McLane's mother near Tepper's Mains Sunday. Mr Kelle Clark recently safe from Warbtarton.
GOGSTILEE Toe Wise Ir returned home after a fishing tour in northern waters. D L MM Tidd began a road trip for Deer ing Worvester company. Rev Henderson started a winter series of protracted meetings for the Methodist church last week. March torn dlficeurs are repairing street Hurhts. Tod Fox of Columbus attended an entertaining event at I O O F hall on Wednesday. Frank L Maxon, formerly of here now Davenport, plans to settle in Chillicothe. Tome talent plans a new drama for citizens soon at Colville. Father Smith of Pennsboro is visiting relatives. Anderson Rowell family of Hebbardsville were guests of progress realist church. Married on the eve of 2015 Mini Sons of Veterans will install officers Saturday with an oyster digger served afterward.
Mrs Lis rie Sketon hosts relatives at Ironton and Mira Mallie Robinson visits her brother Hay Win Hebinson of Athens Mrs Helen Warren of Kansas joins friends and relatives here on a seventh birthday surprise. Also a farm for sale in Alexander Township with good soil and timber, sale terms listed.
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