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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
7
Traveling passengers may enjoy meals en route at nominal prices in a cafe service. A full meal or light luncheon is available and pricing is described as reasonable. The service advertises a Through Sleeping Car to Chicago each night via the Ohio Central and Lake Shore lines.
Mrs. William Kurtz hosts Mrs. Maria Vorhes of Albany. Miss Jennie Kurtz travels to New York City for several weeks with her brother Edward. D A R to meet with Mrs F P Bachman Thursday afternoon for important business. Mr and Mrs George Putnam host Brigadier Lamb of New York City. Dr C C Cable of Nelsonville attends county pension board meeting. Mrs Joshua Spencer of Nelsonville visits Mrs W B Bentley on Morris avenue. Mr and Mrs John Elder move from Hastings on West State to Campbell on Mulberry. J Plumly returns from Hamden. Squire Henry Logan visits Beaumont Chauncey. T J Pickering of Broadwell visits county seat. Mrs John Kale returns from Chillicothe with father John Black, age 85. A E Busard moves to Cincinnati for similar work. Mr and Mrs Harry McKinstry visit Pt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs J W Hudson of Cincinnati return from three weeks with L D Kelley family.
Mr and Mrs John Learned and their son from Michigan visited A J Learned last week. L W Russell and Rev Guy of Athens attended church related events in Athens on Thursday and Sunday. L Selby of Athens visited Miss Hulda Dixon and Addie Finsterwald stayed with E S Dent and family. A newborn son was born to Mr and Mrs George Wade on Jan 16. J W Carroll will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning. J C Hewitt of Athens made a business visit here last week. R J Hanlin went to Newark to visit his son Cecil for a few weeks. L L Howard and C L Sanders traveled to Athens on business. Mrs Jane Gift of Athens visited her sister Mrs R J Dent last week.
A tenant house on J. M. Galloway’s farm near Albany burned with its contents. John Cooper and wife escaped with minor injuries, while sons Milton and William, aged 17 and 19, were badly burned. Dr. Swett treated the flames and expected recovery, as neighbors and Albany residents sent aid.
The Presbyterian church holds a series of evangelistic sermons by Dr. Charles Laing Herald of Wellston. His fair and accurate interpretations of scripture and life problems draw strong interest. Services, afternoons and evenings, fill the church and continue through the week with prompt eight o'clock closing and inspiring singing.
The severely mangled body of John Owens, 42, was found near Floodwood on the Hocking Valley tracks. Witnesses identified him. Coroner Lane conducted the inquest. Owens, a painter from Amesville, had been working near Hamley Run and left a note promising to stay at work until payday. Funeral plans place his burial in Amesville.
Special wire reports Kingston Jamaica as the only place damaged by the quake. Observers say Kingston harbor shores and bed are sinking and the city may slide into the sea as a result.
A lighthearted column blends weather whimsy and aphorisms with local chatter. It riffs on forecasts and quirks of small town life, noting a Dutch farmer's weather jokes and a Chattanooga saloon ordinance affecting furniture and patrons.
Mrs C L Jones hosted a candy party on University Ter Saturday evening. Guests included Mrs R E Bonifield Mrs W F Hurst Mrs Franz Woodworth Mrs E R Walker Mrs V C Loos Mrs D C Slaughter Mrs Julia Dew and Mrs R P Jennings. H H Haning traveled to Columbus Wednesday to attend an Ohio county fair racing society meeting.
Miss May Read departed Wednesday evening for Columbus to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson, where she will stay as a visitor.
Co L Biddison the city engineer is in Glouster today on official business visiting municipal offices and inspecting works in progress.
Mr. and Mrs. Eber Gabriel and Mr. El mer Gabriel with Miss Lula Fulton traveled to Columbus this morning to attend the Smith Gabriel wedding held at noon today.
County expenditures itemize warrants for December and other charges. Names include Athens Gas Light and Electric Co. for gas, Nye Lumber Co. for brick work, Barrett Bros. supplies, Levi Cone labor on Glouster pike, and many others covering burial, road work, clothing for inmates, and court services.
I M Foster announces appointment and qualification as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Andrew Nichols late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated January 14 1907. 1-18-13-w.
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