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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

2

Alfred Mer Henry Swarth Very Sick In Writing

Miss Josie Chase of Stockport visiting G D Chase family Merwantds Mrs Henry Mathtae of Co 1 Who have been visiting FE O Woodyard's returned home recently Sere jially Mytot Nancy Halling visited her folks and attended church at Orange Sunday Her Spear of Middleport is holding meeting alt Orange church Married Sunday evening at the residence of the bride's mother Mrs Alonzo Lefaver Miss Media Lefiaver and Mr Albert Morris of Sumner Rev Howare officiated Thomas Davin and George Mitchell of Athens are visiting Arthur Dean and family Myrtle Runyon of Latiridge is visiting Lewis Person and wife

Alfred Mer Henry Swarth Thia Josie Chase Stockport G. D. Chase Henry Mathtae Co 1 FE. O. Woodyard Sere Jially Nancy Halling Orange Spear Middleport Alt Orange Alonzé Lefaver Mies Media Lefiaver Albert Morris Sumner Howaré Thomas Davin George Mitchell Athenns Arthur Dean Myrtle Runyon Latiridge Lewis Person

Local Socials Report Small Town Gatherings

The text lists ladies at a petting sewing event hosted by Charles Fee and notes Miss Minnie Pinney as a guest of Clara McNeal. It reports Mr Pinney’s horse loss, Arthur Lee building a new home in Athens, haying difficulties from bad roads, Samuel McNeal adding a room and porch, Berty Hapning’s ill baby, and several residents returning to work or travel in the area.

Charles Fee Samuel McNeal George Linton Scott Henry Reiter Hiram Finney William Malone Dal Lee Arthur Lee Pollard Minnie Pinney Clara McNeal Pinney Athens Eam Hay Bater Berty Hapning Laura Brooks Hee Grace Wilkes Aes Linton

Local social notices mix with church meetings and moves

The fragment lists guests at Jacksons and M. & Church events at Mocklers hall on Tuesday January 21. It mentions services at Congress Street Christian church morning and evening and a protected Saints Church meeting open to invitees. It notes friends visiting Athens and a family returning home from Co with a son in a reservoir area and a child named Hart improving from a cough.

Ie. Jackson Mocklers Hall Tuesevening Jackson Congress Street Christian Church Athens Saints Church Welling Chita Hart Mimith Virginia

Magyars Organize Republican Club Meeting in Hollister

The foreign section gathered at Zollarg hall for a Saturday meeting of about forty Magyars and Hungarians. John Gyorki was elected President with John Molnar as Vice President and Dae Gyure as Secretary. Andy Kiealy became Treasurer while committee work will continue at future sessions.

Zollarg Hall Or& Republican Club Ate John Gyorki John Molnar Dae Gyure Andy Kiealy Pir Dames Kelly Athen Republican Gommiy Goentral Co.ontee D. Boye

Beasley Delivers Fine Cattle Ahead of Philadelphia Trip

J J Beasley took a load of cattle averaging over 1500 pounds to Philadelphia on Friday. A Utley freight wreck delayed trains until Saturday noon. Residents moved and hosted guests, while meetings at Presbyterian and Federal Valley churches drew many accessions.

J. J. Beasley Philadelphia Utley Charles Perry J W. Gearl Peasley Franklin Mr. Cecil Mr. Prank, Wolfe Los Angeles Cal Howard Mr. Wolfe Klondike T. Beth Morrison Columbus Carrie Marquis Mineral Joasie Beasley W. P. Smith Athens Presbyterian Church Federal Valley Church

Mining Operations Face Disruption Amid Closures

One mine closed down while the other continues operations on its sixth shift, signaling a hold in production and potential impact on regional supply chains.

Funeral notices and visitations from Athens area

Lydia Madsfett and her son Richard of Athens visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Newman. Elizabeth Albott former resident laid to rest in town after Columbus remains. John Charles Katherine and Mary Albott with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Speck man joined funeral. Anna Williams spent week at Garden with sister Mrs. J. A. Sewell. Fred Bobo and wife moved to F. J. Creamer’s farm. Rev F L Alkire leads meetings at Holliday.

Lydia Madsfett Richard Athens A. K. Newman Elizabeth Abbot Columbus FL B FB. Sharch JL. Scanters J. B Burson Charles John Katherine Mary Albott J. R. Speckman Mea Elizabeth Albott Anna Williams Garden J. A. Sewell Fred Bobo Long Run F. J. Creamer F. L. Alkire Holliday

Local Notes from Albany Area Natives and Visitors

Community calendar items and brief notices list guests visiting Albany residents including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. O B Murphy. Several residents travel or hospitalize with updates on health and kinship from Glouster Columbus Dresden and Roseland La.

Weekend social notes from the town residents

Mr. George Balles bought an Edison phonograph recently. Ora Saylor and Richie Fought visited Mr. George Bates while Orville Winger spent time with Will Knowlton. A local gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alles produced a fine evening. Nora Levewen visits grandparents, Florence Bolen stays with Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bera Knowlton visited Ed Saylor and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bailes spent Sunday with area families.

George Balles Ora Saylor Richie George Bates Orville “Winger Will Knowlton Ha Alles Nora LeveWen Florence Bolen P Knowlton Bera Knowlton Ed Saylor Thomas Bailes

Town House Health Notes And Local Happenings

Miss Nellie Rickey is improving from illness. Mrs. David Bobb is fit with the mumps. Grace Tori returns to Columbus hospital after poor health. Fae Witgett visited Levi Nichols and David Bobo, who will return home from Columbus hospital. Mary Throckmorton has grip. George Bailes bought a fine graphophone. Sue McGonagie spent Sunday with Nellie Rickey. Locals prep for the protracted meeting at Bethel starting this week.

Nellie Rickey David Bobb Grace Tori Columbus Fae Witgett Mrs. Levi Nichols David Bobo Columbus Hospital Mary Throckmorton George Bailes Sue McGonagie Bethel

Free Trial Catarrh Treatments Sent By Dr Shoup

Dr Shoup of Racine Wisconsin mails free trial catarrh remedies on request to prove the value of his scientific prescription. The remedy is sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Shoup Racine Wis Henderson Crider Dreg Co

Death of longtime Amenville resident Mrs Samaria Smith

Amenville Ohio January 21 Mrs Samaria Smith wife of B A Smith one of the village s oldest residents died this morning while sitting in a chair after arising from bed She had a recent bout of heart trouble but had improved enough to return home from her daughter Mrs W E Clark s residence no funeral arrangements have been announced yet.

Amenville Samaria B. A. Smith W. E. Clark

Dean's Reeulets Cure Digestive Ailments For Sale

Advertises Dean's Reeulets as a remedy for constipation stomach issues and liver stimulation. Claims promote digestion appetite and easy bowel passages. Priced at 25 cents a box with prompt delivery through a druggist.

Dean

Edgar A Candidate for County Commissioner

W B Edgar of Nelsonville announces his candidacy for county commissioner. Son of the late David Edgar, a noted contractor, he has worked in stone and cement, moving buildings, and now runs a grocery and meat market. A loyal Republican, he is described as temperate and a hustler in local politics.

W. B. Edgar Nelsonville David Edgar Edgar, Jr Athens County

Local Notes From Guysville and Nearby

The item reports guests staying with a brother, repairs by Telephone Companies No 5 No 92 and 34 in Guysville to re establish lines and reset poles. Mildred and Dana Baker have chicken pox while Geraldine and Veda McBee recovered from it. A house on Thomas Daving’s property narrowly escaped a blaze Saturday thanks to quick neighbor help.

Allen Guysville Mildred Dana Baker Geraldine Veda McBee Thomas Davng

Pleasanton News Briefs Include Local Visits and Death

Benjamin Hoten of Madison visits his brother Edward near Pleasanton as Ida Mopherson recovers from illness. Herman Stone of Mechanicsburg moved to a farm near Pleasanton last week. Cora Parker of Middleport visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Parker. Mrs. Emma Bumgardner, J. J. Mcpherson’s daughter, dies in Tampa Idaho from Brights disease on the 19th. William Gilkey, recently sick, is able to be out again.

Benjamin Hoten Madison, Sr Edward Ida Mopherson Herman Stone Mechanicsburg Pleasanton Cora Parker Middleport Visting Sheldon Parker Emma Bumgardner J. J. Mcpherson Bright Tampa Idaho

Local Social Notes Highlight Athens Visit and Small Town News

Mrs. Cora McDonald spent part of last week as guest of her sister in Athens. Mr Alec Manhorter has been quite sick but is somewhat better now. Miss Rachel Dille injured in a fall from a fence two weeks ago is improving. Mr and Mrs Burgess Wade visited relatives in Morgan county from Friday to Sunday. Dana Bundy and Frank Van Dyke attended church at Wilson chapel Sunday evening. Jake Tenant of Sugar Creek is the reading continues.

Alec Manhorter Rachel Dille Burgess Wade Morgan County Dana Bundy Frank van Dyke Wilson Chapel Jake Tenant Sugar Creek

Booth's Laxative Pills Advertises Twin Evils Cure

A vintage advertisement claims Booth's Laxative Pills cure both constipation and sick headaches by addressing ingestion and excretion. It promises relief from coated tongue and liver troubles, guarantees a safe cure, and offers mail order or local sale through Henderson Crider Drug Co. or Booth's Pill Company in Buffalo New York with a money back guarantee.

Booth Henderson Crider Drag Co Booth’s Pill Company Buffalo N.Y

Local Visitors From Parkersburg Welcomed

Mr Karl Bean and his young cousin Frances Cray of Parkersburg visit relatives here. Miss Blanche Kimeade and Mrs. ... are also mentioned in the social note outlining local arrivals and greetings.

Karl Bean Frances Cray Parkersburg Blanche Kimeade

Social notes spell out visits and illness in local families

Laura Inman spent Wednesday with the Kincade family in Stewart and was hosted by Dena Marshfield in Athens. Mrs Hoyt Rodehaver and son Harry visited her father Thomas Tresize. The sick list includes Arthur Bern Ada Bean and L Calvert. Fiona Linscott and Hazel from Chatmeery stayed with Laura Inman at Quysville last week. Essie Price of Atheny visited grandfather Thomas Tresize on Sunday. Parrill Bean spent Sunday with her mother in Carthage. Carl Hill of Canaanville visited Ora Townsend. Mary Bean called on J W Fellows in Guysville Friday. Miss May Hoskinson hosted a party with Roe Calvert Branch Townsend Earl Rodehaver Minnie Rodehaver Bessie Robinson Ora Townsend Carrie Rodehaver Myrta Calvert and Murl Robinson. Chauncey King Lydia Kincade Bertha Bean Vera Bean Blanche Kincade attended Miles Maud Buck funeral at Asbury Sunday afternoon.

Dena Marshfield Athens Hoyt Rodehaver Harry Guynsville Thomas Tresize Arthur Bern Ada Bean L. Calvert Fiona Linscott Hazel Chatmeery Laura Inman Quysville Essie Price Athen Carl Hill Canaanville Ora Townsend Mary Bean J. W. Fellows Guysville May Hoskinson South Canaan Roea Calvert Branch Townsend Earl Rodehaver Minnie Rodehaver Bessie Robinson Carrie Rodehaver Myrta Calvert Murl Robinson Chauncey King Lydia Kincade Bertha Bean Vera Bean Blanche Kincade Miles Maud Buck Asbury

Local Social Notes and Civil War Song Session

Mr and Mrs Foster of Little Hocking visit friends here on Friday. Mrs Kreager guests of Mrs Deucher at Little Hocking meets Mrs Ethel Griffin of Alliance. G Dye in Parkersburg on business Saturday. Miss Lucy Green of Carthage visiting sister Mrs Daugherty. Mrs Melvina Petty of Harbor Creek visiting Mrs Russell. James attends brother’s funeral at Mirfield Thursday. Will Daugherty of Coolville moves family here Thursday. Bowles host a music filled gathering Saturday night. Soldiers to hear Civil War songs once more. New telephone line being installed along Citizens’ line through here.

Mrs. Foster Little Hocking Mrs. Kreager Deucher Ethel Griffin Alliance G. Dye Parkersburg Lucy Green Carthage Daugherty Melvina Petty Harbor Creek Russell James Brother Mirfield Coolville Bowles

Local Notes From Parkersburg Area Social News

Frost John Welch Jr and son Gordon attended a Parkersburg poultry show. Prank Hatch of Washington presently visits friends. Okey Richardson returns from time in the west. Lemuel Tubha and family visited relatives nearby last week. Mrs Edward Dean shows slow recovery from illness. Jillian Gruey of Marshfield spent recent days at home. Five year old Marry Welch died from spinal meningitis. interment at Welch cemetery. Nancy Brandeberry made a business trip to Mgewart Saturday. Rev Jones of Coalville preached at Centennial church Sunday. Gordon Lemmon and wife of Pennsylvania were guests. Minnie Weaver of near Beebe is dangerously ill. Matilda Stevens of West Virginia plans to return home this week. Miss Van Brandeberry visiting relatives at Alter.

John Welch, Jr Gordon Parkersburg Washington Okey Richardson West Lemuel Tubhba Pratts Forks Edward Dean Jillian Gruey Marshfield Marry Warren Welch Welch Cemetery Nancy Brandeberry Minnie Weaver Beebe Matilda Stevens West Virginia Miss van Brandeberry Atler

Widow Mrs Wright Dies In Nelsonville Ohio

Nelsonville Ohio January 21 widow Mrs Catharine Wright aged, who had lived with son in law John Dethrick on Fourth street, died Sunday morning from cancer of the stomach after six to seven months suffering. Funeral held at Union church and interment in Union cemetery with Rev Vermillion officiating. She leaves three daughters and two sons and many relatives and friends.

Nelsonville, O Catherine Wright John. Dethrick Fourth Street Vermillion Wright

Glouster Lumber Elects Directors and Appoints New Manager

At Athens on Tuesday Atlens Lumber company stockholders elected G. H. Juned L. H. Roberts F. H. Logan Joseph Martin and J. W. Bryson directors for one year. They organized with G. H. Junod as president and general manager J. W. Bryson as vice president R. B E. Bonifield as secretary and F. H. Logan as treasurer. J W Bryden resigned as Glouster branch manager due to his postmaster appointment and Fred F P Kite was named to replace him.

Glouster, O Atlens Lumber Company Athens H. Junod J. W. Bryson R. B E. Bonifield F. H. Logan J. W. Bry Glouster A He ‘S Lumber Company Fred FP. Kite

Pardon Requests Heard by State Board of Pardons

The state board of pardons held a meeting in Olambue on Thursday receiving several pleas for clemency. Among the applicants was Paul Hale of Athens whose petition was refused. Hale had been sentenced in 1905 for burglary in Athens to a five year term.

State “Board Thursay Clegrecy Paul Hale Atheny Hale Athens

Porter Fined After Assult at Zion Church Ruins

Floyd Porter was fined five dollars six cents and costs by Squire Rose Friday afternoon for assault and battery after Riel Roush alleged insult to a young lady at Zion church on the ruins. Porter knocked Roush down following the incident.

Floyd Porter Squire Rose

Health Coffee Imitation Sold in Racine

Dr. Shoo of Racine Wisconsin touts a "Made in a minute" Health Coffee imitation made from toasted grains. The product claims no real coffee content and is marketed by Henderson Rider Co. as the finest substitute.

Shoo Racine Wis Hendersoh ‘Rider Co

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OUT OF Town News Athéns Oty Hollister Amesville C. P. Knowlton Albany Arch Johnson C. G. Bolen Bersie James Dailey Carpenter A. %. Minear Esther Emma Martin Mingie Bailes Town House SHADE Frank Murphy O. B. Murphy Amanda Holmes Roseland Ben Knowlton Columinum Amanda Bowers Mary Dowler BE. K. Carpenter J. H. Duffee Aden H. M. Babin Dresden Ed M. Vorhes Nelsonvile P. G. Moter Dr. Pride Eather Teters Phoebe Ann Lindley Jones Spokane G. B. Spring Rev. Taylor McArthur Edgar William Gilkey New England Cora McDonald FE. H. Kincade Stewart Frost Gordon Lemmon Pennsylvania Waat E.W. Brooks Steele St South Tacoma Wash G. W. Heard Hempstead Texas Carl Vance Vance Shoe Co Wheeling, West Virginia Athens Lumber Company Glouster Branch G. H. Juned, L. H. Roberts, F. H. Logan, Joseph Martin and Biguatare Protector
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