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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

3

Local social notes highlight visitors and engagements

Miss Bertie Wells visits Middleport with Mr and Mrs R Ad Wells. Mrs Adalyn Vorhes visits Nelsonville from Cincinnati with aunt Mrs Aman GAHSthied. Addie Power returns to Yellow Springs for college. Taby Moore visits Nelsonville grandparents William Jack. Carl Neff spends Sunday in Athens. Goldie Morse returns after week in Columbus with Mrs C A Richey. Cartle and Allie Richey visit Mrs O F Davis in McArthur. Sadie Potter returns to Cincinnati after time with her mother Amanda Bowler. Rev F M Prior hosts meetings at M B Church. The fae Institute held Monday to Wednesday with a lively program. Stella Wiggins and Roberta visit Mrs M B Morse in Columbus.

Sia Taby Moore Nelsonville William Jack Carl Neff Athens Goldie Morse Columbus C. A. Richey Cartle Richey Allie Richey McArthur O. F. Davis Sadie Potter Cincinnati Amanda Bow F. M. Prior M. B. Church H. M. Robin Cresa Pir Fae Institute Stella Wiggins Roberta Columules M. B. Morse

Local News Briefs From Guysville Area

Mr Pearl McVicker is very low tuberculosis. Mr J H Caldwell and family were visiting relatives near Guysville last Mrs Cholo Holmes who has been ery sick for some time is no etter. Mr J N Black of Toledo Ohio was calling on old acquaintances at Gysville last week. J A T Vorhees of near Stewart is remodeling his residence in an up to date manner.

Pearl McVicker J. H. Caldwell Guysville Cholo Holmes J.N. Black Toledo Ohio Gysville J. A. T. Vorhees Stewart

Local Social News From Graham's Chapel Area

Mer Hannah Kelley visits sister in South Canaan. Mr and Mrs James Dailey spend Sunday with brother in Judson. Vera Bean of Guysville visits Miss Goldie Tedrow. Miss Mattie Sloan of Athens visits her mother. Enos Starkey and Clarence Holland guests of relatives. Auburn Ruth visits parents in Stroud's Run. Joseph Kelley calls on Athens friends. Mrs Cy Bean of South Canaan visits sister Mrs George Hartley. Karl McConkey and John Sprague visit friends at Canaan. Elves and son of Athu[e] visit daughter Mrs John Fulton.

James Dailey Judson Vera Bean Guysville Goldie Tedrow Mattie Sloan Athens Enos Starkey Clark's Chapel Henry Clarence Holland C. B E. Ruth Stroud Stunday Auburn Ruth Joseph Kelley Warl Roddhaver Cy Bean South Canaan George Hartley Karl McConkey John Sprague Canaan Son of Athue John Fulton

Local Social Notes From New England and Nearby Towns

Mr Butts of New England visited daughter Mrs Clar ence Jones over Sunday. G W Dewees sold his store to C G Dye. George Jones of Constitution is for him. Edith McFarland of Moundsville West Virginia visits her grandfather and Mrs John Atkin. Nettie Barrows of Decain called by aunt Miss Dunfee Daugherty of Cincinnati Hill. Mrs Posey’s store is mentioned and W Y Rowles bought a zonophone and plans music gatherings.

Butts New England Clarencé Jones Edith McFarland Moundsvillé W. Va John Atkin Nettie Barrows Decain Dunfeel Daugherty Cincinnati Hill

Free Entertainment in the Near Future

A brief notice previews a free public entertainment event planned for the near future. Organizers invite community members to enjoy performances and activities at a local venue without charge.

Local Visitors and Travel Highlights Around Town

Mr and Mrs Owen Jackson and son Albert visited Lancaster late last week. Miss Ella Michle spent two weeks in Crooksville and returned Sunday. A boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Nye. Miss Sadie Daugherty of Tore was calling on friends here last week. Harry Hellyer returned Sunday from West Virginia. Master Ray Smith went back to Lubrig h Sunday after visiting grandparents here. Mickle was a business visitor at Athens Friday. Martha Wilson returned Monday after a week in Crooksville. The new M FE church is nearing completion.

Owen Jackson Albert Lancaster Ella Michle Crooksville G. W. Nye Sadie Daugherty Tore

Green Branch Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Mr Chet Bean visited Athens Monday of last week. Miss Mildred Buck and Mrs Ella Pierce of Guysville spent Friday with Mrs Whitfield Bean. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bean and son Gerald visited relatives near the Plains. Russell Elaw left for Virginia to spend the winter. Whitfield Bean and children visited Guysville last week. Jeremiah Bean has rheumatism.

Chet Bean Athens Mildred Buck Ella Pierce Guysville Whitfield Bean Arthur Bean Gerald Plains Russell Elaw Virginia Jeremiah Bean

Notable Social Visit In Guysville This Friday

During the past three months Vera Bean and her niece Mary Bean visited Guysville friends on Friday. The pair were seen calling on local residents and sharing greetings in a cordial social circuit.

Vera Bean Miss Mary Bean Guysville

Local Notices Highlight Readings and Visits

Rev Alkire conducted his regular appointment at the M E Church last William Ball from near Guysville sought agents to sell fertilizer. Mrs Elizabeth Abbott formerly of Columpus was buried here last Tuesday in the M BE cemetery. George Jeffers took his son Wayne to Grant Hospital Columbus for an operation with Dr H T Phillips accompanying them. Friends in the community ...

William Ball Guysville Elizabeth Abbott Columpus M. BE George Jeffers Wayne Grant Hospital Columbus H. T. Phillips

Amesville Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Seth Linscott of Ames township mark fifty years since January 10 1858 with 12 children eight living and eighteen grandchildren present The ceremony was reenacted by Justice Kierns for 52 witnesses and a gold ribbon card with the anniversary dates was given to guests

Ames Township Amesville Justice Kierns

Prolonged Disciple Church Meeting Ends in Amesville

Mrs A P Reader of Athens shows improvement while Rev Robinson of Amesville and Emmett Sauters of Chase led the final night of the Disciple church meeting. A large funeral procession accompanied Grandma Mulligan to her resting place, reflecting the community’s affection and respect for a kind neighbor and mother.

Emmett’ Sauters Chase James Burson Grandma Mulligan

Local Social Notes Include Sick, Visits, and a Wedding

Mrs Henry Swartz is very sick. Miss Josie Chase of Brockport visits G D Chase family. Mr and Mrs Henry Mathias of Columbus visiting Woodyards. Mrs Nancy Haning visits folks and attends Orange church. Rev Spear of Middleport holds Orange church meeting. Mia Alonzo Lefavor and Media Lefavor wed at bride’s mother home with Albert Morris officiating. Thomas Davis and George Mitchell of Athens visiting Arthur Dean family. Myrtle Runyon of Lottridge visits Lewis Person and wife.

Henry Swartz Josie Chase Brockport G. D. ‘Chase Henry Mathias Columbus Woodyard Nancy Haning Orange Spear Middleport Orange Church Mia Alonzo Lefavor Media Lefavor Albert’*Morris Sumner Howard Thomas Davis George Mitchell Athens Arthur Dean Myrtle Runyon Lottridge Lewis Person

King of throat and lung remedies touted in Ad

C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming seven years use and quick cures for his children s croup. Ad claims world renown status sold at McKee s drug store 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free.

King C. O. Eldridge Empire McKee's

Residents depart for Indiana and Georgia visits

From Friday's Daily Mr R W Coffee and wife left for their home in Brazil Indiana after a few days yeast with friends in this city. Mr D E Harsh of Logan was a visitor in this city Thursday morning for a short time. Mr Harsh went from here to Murray City Dr J H Bell and wife went to Athens Thursday morning where they spent the day as the gait of friends and relatives. The Daily Messenger gives all the

R. W. Coffee Brazil Indiana D. E Harsh Logan Harsh Murray City J. H. Bell Athens The Daily Messenger

Valley News Delivered Daily for Ten Cents a Week

In Nelsonville residents are urged to place orders for Valley News delivered to homes each evening for ten cents a week. Messages can be left at the Dew Hotel or sent to box 91 Nelsonville. Local visitors include Charles Harbison from Lancaster and A Magellon of Logan. Miss Nola Wyman returns from McArthur and G W Earhart of Athens visits Nelsonville.

Athens and Logan visitors fill Nelsonville week

Mr C KE Woodworth and Mr Chas Russell visited Nelsonville from Athens on Monday. Fred Collins and Otto Hankison spent Sunday in Logan as guests of friends. N C Welch of Middleport, Ross McCauley of Columbus, A Magoon of Logan and others were in Nelsonville on business or visiting friends. Postmaster F M McKay of Logan and George Barnes of Dew Hotel were noted in local activity.

C. KE. Woodworth Athens Nelsonville Chas Russell Harry Sisson Logan Friends F. M. McKay Daily Messenger John Ohlinger Ross McCauley Columbus N. C. Welch Middleport H. H. Haning Fred Collins George Barnes Dew Hotel Otto Hankison A. Magoon

Law firm reorganization marks West Virginia legal shift

Simms and Killen, a thirty year firm, has been succeeded by the firm of 8i Knelaw Fritzpatrick and Baker. The new lineup includes prominent members representing the C. and O. Railroad Western Union Adams Express Southern Bell and other major corporations. Mr Baker, son of Mrs George W Baker of Huntington, has practiced in West Virginia for years.

Simms & Killen 8I Knelaw, Fritzpatrick & Baker West Virginia Simms C. & O. Railroad Company Western Union Telegraph Company Adams Express '‘Co Southern Bell Telephone Co Bagh Huntington Herald Baker George W. Baker

Electric Bitters touted as cure by Loyelles resident

A Loyelles resident R. Ames claims Electric Bitters cures malaria chills jaundice and stomach liver and kidney complaints in short order. The tonic is sold in 50 cent bottles with a guarantee and described as a blood purifier and general remedy for misery.

R. Mames Loyelles Garantee

END OF STRIKE NOW IN SIGHS

Nelsonville O Jan 15 The later situation here seems to be no nearly the end although several efforts has been made to bring about a settlement Seven or eight men met with Mr Dean at the companys office Saturday morning and the situation was talked over Mr Doan offered a 5 per cent Increase if the men would go back to work Mr Doan however stated to a Messenger reporter there was no proposition made at that meeting Central committee met with Mr Doan and several stockholders of the brick company at Parks shoe store Saturday night to discuss the matter but when it was learned that the company would not recognize the union the matter of wages was not considered

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Clinton Man

Mr EB BK Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve does the business. He used it for piles and cured them. He applied it to chapped hands and it cured them. An old sore healed without leaving a scar. 25 cents at McKee's Drag Store.

Maine Bucklen McKee’s

Lewis Elected President of United Mine Workers

Returns show Tom Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio elected president of the United Mine Workers of America with a large majority. Holt McMaster spent Saturday in Jacksonville and Gloucester.

Associated Dailies Wheeling W. Va Tom Lewis Bridgeport, O United Mine Workers of America Holt McMaster Jacksonville Glouster

Clinical Laboratory of Bernard LeRoy Opens for Treatments

The laboratory of Bernard Fr. LeRoy M D offers treatment for diseases of blood skin hair scalp and kidneys and urinary system. It performs bacteriological microscopic and chemical analyses as needed with free clinic from 11 to 12 a m by appointment Sunday hours 8 to 12 and 2 to 6 and 7 to 8 p m.

Bernard Fr. LeRoy M. D

Also Mentioned on This Page

OUT OF Town News Athens County Albany Bertie Wells R. Ad. Wells Adalyn Vorhes Aman- Gahsthied Addie Power Yellow Springs Tollege Rome Center Graham's Chapel Mer Hannah Kelley Or McDahiel Chauncey Harry Hellyer Ray Smith Lubrigh Sonn Mickle Martha Wilson M. FE. Churea Green Branch Pike Valley Alkire M. E.church Seth Linscott Mr. Linscott George Sarah Linscott A. P. Reader Ben Rev. Robinson Alfred Nola Wyman G. W. Earhart Rawlins M. Baker Heothehn Nelsonvilles O Ment Dean Mr. Doan EB. BK. Chamberlain Clinton Humphreys Vieira NASA Sellem and Koum Streets New York Renteens Onen May Iever Samancr Co Lewis Dr. LeRoyte LeRoy Bank Builiding Amo Day Wolf, Day & Schloss Wolf & Scheloss
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