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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

8

Out of Town News in Ohio Social Roundup

A series of social notes from Columbus and nearby towns lists Mrs Emin Ruble and her son Joan visiting Mia and Jessa Vanhorn of Logan while various locals journey or host. The piece records guests in Columbus and Athens, business visitors, funeral attendance, and preparations for Governor Nash’s inauguration with named locals including Vern Vorhis, Charles Baird, John Baird, and W. G. Hickman.

Emin Ruble Joan Mia Jessa Vanhorn Logan Allison Jones Trimble Wol Jones Measta Charley Fin Wolfe F. & Tedrow Columbus Tom Barnell Robert Barnell Syracuse Mable Waegheads John Roach Athens Datter Mra Joseph Smith Daisy Sharp Zaleski Will Sharp Fort Street Ed. Cooley Mac Hattie Manilay Obdixton Br WE. Shadrach Mayme Womeldorf James Beard Zanesville Charles Humley Misa Laura Morshead Marvk Morehead Elizabeth Seladden Connett Cunt Steenrod Moundsville W. Va

Angels Ridge Social Notices and Health Updates

The Bobo family notes their son remains dangerously ill but slowly improving. A large birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Fredrick Finsterwald drew many gifts and attendees. Mina Ethhel Anthony taught at Judson and visited home with her parents. H EF Dillinger, recently sick, is now able to be around again. John Evans of Judson came by on business last week. ET Mulligan and Wm Shaffer bought over seven hundred head of fine sheep for northern state parties. Edward Cramer visited Athens on business. Mrs John Williams visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Douglas at Hull. William Roberts visited George Jeffers of Shade, fresh from Michigan for health, and I W Roberts of Athens in the lumber trade was here on business. Chas Bobo, son of James, is slowly recovering from illness.

Will Bobo Fredrick Finsterwald Mina Ethhel Anthony Judson H. EF. Dillinger Boen John Evans Mulligan Wm. Shaffer Edward Cramuer Athens John Williams Charles Douglas Hull William Roberts George Jeffers Shade Michigan I. W. Roberts Chas, Bobo James Bobo

Dud Vord and family visit Coolville neighbors

In Coolville Dud Vord and wife visit Stes and Ford's parents. A team of mules owned by Philip Willem ran away on Main Street near Framen Mare and were stopped near the residency of Joba. H Bennet was laid up with a back ailment. Several locals attended a dance at Lou Petty's. missionary tea was hosted at L R Saunders' residence. Miss Clara Hareminty resigned from the school, Mrs Mame Hoobler chosen as replacement. Otto Barth left Cincinnati for medical treatment, then returned toward Cincinnati for further care. Walter Roberts departed for Pittsburgh to visit relatives. A party hosted by J A and Bertha Humphrey celebrated with friends. W W Starkey, recently returned from the west, relapsed and is confined to the house.

Dud Vord Stes Ford J. EL Hartaeth Philip Willem Main Street Framen Mare North Retreat Joba Wint H. E. Bennet Lou Petty L. R. Saunders Vickness Clara Hareminty Mame Hoobler Otto Barth Cheinnati Walter Roberts Pitesburg J. A Bertha Humphrey W. W. Starkey West Nick

Sick ness in the community and a local shooting incident

The article reports illness in Chauncey with church meetings by Slits Mahola Uber and a successful box supper for the Sainte church. It notes residents traveling to Columbus for Gov Nash's inauguration and a shooting at the local negro camp where Harry Baker and Mrs George Jackson argued, Jackson wounding Baker in the right leg.

Sainte Church Slits Mahola Uber Columbus Gov. Nash Here Harry Baker George Jackson

LYSANDER Milestones and Local Visit Notes

Mrs Bishop of Anthony spends a week with daughter Mrs Mollie Poston. Telephony service nears completion in the area. Rev Baker closed a revival at Clark’s Chapel with 33 conversions. Revs Massie and Wilson begin revival at Graham’s Chapel. Lewis Hull and wife visited John Q Holl. Mrs Sarah Graham convalescent. Sunday guests at Samuel Poston’s included George Hartley Henry Lower and wife Tessie Watkins George Holland from Alfred wintering with grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Lore.

Anthony Mollie Poston Baker Clark's Chapel Massie Wilson Graham's Chapel Lewis Hull John Q. Holl Sarah Graham Samuel Poston George Hartley Henry Lower Judson Tessie Watkins Cannonville George Holland Alfred Peter Lore

Local Social Notes From Chesterhill and Surroundings

Stewart of Chesterhill visited Mr Ewers and family last week. Mr and Mrs King from Gloucester visited relatives here weekend. Mira Bennett and Mrs Bennett of Fairmount W Va visited P O Connor family. A church social drew good attendance. L H Smith and wife went to Athens to see The Telephone Girl. Many youths enjoyed Saturday at Gertrude Finsterwald’s in Berne. William Snyder of Corning and Milton Evers of Hagerstown MD were guests of A L Evers.

WW. Johnson Chesterhill Gertrude Finsterwald Berbe William Snyder Corning Milton Evers Hagerstown Mad A. L Evers

Fragmentary obituary notes from Columbus readers

Incomplete lines mention Mr and Mrs Randolph and Mr and Mrs Johnson of Columbus attending services for Mary Ator Uot and references to Mayan air Tiara Tarscott of Duckinghem. Also listed are Win Tyre Str Talat Mhe de MWe cer and Will Lain. Further fragmented items reference Gin and Mie, Wail Payas, Astro and Air, Lew Miews, Tas, ten, and a county cemetery visit tied to a time of skoption Bandy.

Mra Randolph Mrv Mmrx Johnson Columbus Mary Ator Uot Tiara Tarscott Duckinghem Gin Wail Paya Astro Airs Lew Miews Tas Cjpeterywald

West Canaan Doings and Local Social Notes

West Canaan reports include Dr HT Phillips calling on parents Mr and Mrs D H Phillips. C I Poston buying a 1855 pound beef. a prize entry at Nelsonville. cutting telephone poles noted. E W Graham accepting a position at Trimble. Mary Maxwell hosted a party. Mayme Garber, Athens County teacher, visited Rebecca Duncan. Robert McClanahan visited parents Jas and Mrs McClanahan. Lerma Duncan visiting Gilliopolis.

West Canaan Phillips Shade Wars Poston M. Clanahan Nelsonville E. W. Graham Trimble Mary Maxwell Narber Mayme Garber Athens County Rebecca Duncan Robert McClanahan Shade Jas. McClanhan Sandas Lerma Duncan Girlipolis

Fragmentary notes on Frost and Parrows at Jubilee event

Vague OCR passage references Preston Frost and Evie Parrows with relatives at a Champaign site near a centennial cabaret. Mentions of unfamiliar names and scattered details suggest a local social or community gathering with planned activities and travel, but many words are garbled, making exact events and dates unclear.

Amesville Notices and Local Happenings and Marriages

Amesville notes detail visiting relatives births and travels including John Lorte returning from Roundhead and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs J G Moore on January 7 86. Other items mention weddings engagements and trips to Columbus Indianapolis and Murray City along with K of P lodge officers installed and a large supper afterward.

Local social notes and a fatal mill explosion

About twenty five children were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs H S Burs on Monday evening. Miss Blanch Newman hosted a gathering Saturday evening. Harry Nelson, recently ill at R A Cromer’s, returned home. Dolph Jeffers and wife of Glonster visited friends here. Pearl Helwig is building the Jerseyville to Willow Creek telephone line. Lincoln Midkiff, formerly local, was killed by a mill explosion and buried Monday at Hoytown.

H. S. Burs

Irish social notes from Little Hocking area

Miss Nora and Cora Flinn entertained Miss Edna Barrett of Coolville Friday. Miss Anna Flaherty spent the latter part of the week visiting friends and relatives. GA Bingman left for Marietta Wednesday seeking employment. S. E. Chambers of Little Hocking was the guest of his parents. Mrs. Pauline Patten and daughter were guests of Mrs. W. F. Dodd. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Donfee visited relatives in Marietta. Mrs. Emma Moore and daughter Ida visited Little Hocking Saturday.

Nora Cora Flinn Edna Barrett Coolville Anna Flaherty GA. Bingman Marrietta S. E. Chambers Little Hocking Pauline Patten W. F. Dodd C. A. Place

Hooper Ridge Church Sets Meeting to Plan Remodeling

The Hooper Ridge church at Amestownship calls a gathering next Saturday afternoon to discuss remodeling and improvements. Pastor Rev Wood leads the discussion as trustees seek ways and means to complete the project.

Hooper Ridge

Billfield Gazette Summary of Local Government Board

In Billfield the local government board announces new regulations and a public meeting schedule. Officials discuss administrative changes, budget plans, and community impact ahead of a vote on proposed ordinances.

Tip Dixon known as Tip dies in Athens after long life

Harrison Dixon known as Tip, a longtime Athens resident and former U S Colored Volunteer infantryman, died Saturday at his Dean Avenue home after a brief illness. Born around the era between Tippecanoe and the Mexican War, he served in Company G 6th US Colored Volunteer Infantry and later worked for local merchants as a general utility man. He was noted for honesty, frugality, and skill delivering groceries without education, and he once solved a counting problem by placing sticks on barrels. Funeral services were held Monday at the Baptist church, with interment in the old cemetery.

Harrison Dizon Tip Dean Avenue Theorg Tippecanoe Tip’ Dison Athens Suppo md Old Dominion Commonwealth Richmond 6Th United States Colored Volunteer Infantry Nelsonville Brown & Stedman R. W. Roach Ryan & Bell Brown & G Stedman Dixon Hocking Canal Baptist Church Cyrus Rose Old Cemetery

Barn Contracts For New Livery And Feed Stable

The Barn Contract, awarded to Samuel Henke and George Fenzeel, covers a new livery and feed stable at Court street north end. Building to be brick with slate roof, three stories, ready by April first. First story height ten feet, second fourteen, third twelve.

Bower Brothers Ji Court Street Samuel Henke George Fenzeel

Pleasanton Telephone Company Formed with Shared Capital

A new Pleasanton Telephone Company is organized with share values and fees noted. The record lists initial personnel and associated parties in a brief, fragmentary manner reflecting early 20th century business notices.

New Court Cases Filed in Common Pleas Court

The past week saw multiple actions filed in common pleas court. Cox & Dorr sue John Palmer estate administrator for money. John F. Bryson seeks divorce from Cora Bryson on wilful absence. Henry Myer sues John Whitmore in appeal. Trusts of Guarantee Savings and Loan sue Myrta L. Gormley in foreclosure. Gormley and Wagoner also face foreclosure suits. WM Burtz sues John C. Gillett for money. Administrators of Wm. Shalis sue Henry E. Sayler to set aside done. Linscott sues Thomas Leyland in foreclosure and attachment. Le Maire Optical co sues W. H. McKee for money. Warden Bushnell & Glessner co sue W. R. Goddard for money. Snyder and Grossman sue Bessie Tolliver Smith, Frank Smith and Fred Niece for money and foreclosure. Mike Molnar sues Esther Molnar in divorce on adultery grounds. The couples, residents of Glouster, wed in Uniontown Pa in December 1907.

Common Pleas Court Cox & Dorr John Palmer Eatate Wm. Palmer John F. Bryson Cora Bryson Nelsonville Henry Myer John Whitmore J. B. Livingston Frederick L. Taft The Guarantee Savings and Loan Company Myrta L. Gormley Reuben Wagoner Ella Wagoner WM . Burtz John C. Gillett Hiram Crossen Wm. Shalis Henry E. Sayler Donde Augustus P. Linscott Bushnell & Glessner Company W. R. Goddard M. T. Snyder Gustave Grossman Bessie Tolliver Smith Frank Smith Fred Niece Mike Molnar Esther Molnar Glouster Uniontown

Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief for Common Ailments

A garbled selection touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns bites and skin irritations. It markets itself as drawing out tire and healing minor wounds with quick action, urging readers to try Watt's Havel Salve for relief.

DeWitt

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