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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1908

Page

2

Athens Scene Sees Social Visits and Local Moves

Community members travel and host across Athens and nearby towns. Visitors include Mr and Mrs H L Wright in Carpenter, Tom Price family with Miss Edwards, and Wilda Wright in Junction City while Emrick relatives in Waverly consider settling here. Rev J M Riddle preaches in Gallipolis, and weddings mark family celebrations in Portsmouth.

H. L. Wright Carpenter Len Chase Tom Price Miss Edwards Late City Marshal Fischer Murray City Wilda Wright Junction City John Draggan Athen Harry Emrick Waverly George Emrick

Surprise Party for Son in Glouster

Glouster Ohio on June 29 reports Mr and Mrs organized a surprise party for their son. Details of attendees and gifts are not provided in the fragment.

Glouster, O Mrs

Arthur King's surprise birthday party at Main street home

J. T. King hosted a surprise seventeenth birthday for son Arthur at their Main Street residence last Saturday. The T. J. T. club decorated in green and gold, and prizes were awarded in games with Marie Doudna winning first and Fred Wells the booby prize. Refreshments included ice cream, cake, and lemonade, and Arthur received a signet ring from Charles Swope along with other gifts.

J. T. King Arthur Main Street T. J. T. Club Marie Doudna Fred Wells Charles Swope Misses N Richards Edna Wanless Marie Drury Carrie Wagner Eleanor Davis Elizabeth Johnson Clara Kientz Helen Crawford Edna Burns Messrs John Davis Jacksonville Fred We' Charles Swope Ben Bilis Wilbur Badderson Bernard Noon

Pedicord and Lent Wed in Athens Church Parsonage

J A Pedicord and Miss Iva Lent united in marriage at the Church of Christ parsonage in Athens with Dr W H Baden officiating. The couple, active in the local church and lodge circles, will reside on Republic Avenue where Pedicord owns property.

J. A. Pedicord Iva Church of Christ Parsonage Athens W. H. Baden Ellen Pedicord J. B. Lent Wrightstown Thie City Sel E. B Drery Thompson Repubblic Avenue Pedicord

Unsuitable Fly Control Claims Highlighted by Ad Copy

An old advertisement mocks rival fly control products and promotes Henderson-Crider Drug Co. offerings. It references Tanglefoot Fly Paper Electric Paper Daisy Fly Killer and Black Flag while naming Dr Schmidt’s Brush.

Henderson-Crider Drug CO DR. Schmidt

Zelda Church Roof Replacing Under Reverend Gamble

Under Rev Gamble supervision a new roof is being placed on the Zelda church. Mr and Mrs F G Brooks of the B J S were visitors over Sunday bringing joy to the old home. Ellea Byer, recently married to a Gallipolis lady, was given an old time shelling. G M Knowlton of Gallipolis was at home recently, called by the death of his brother in law Mr Clark. Mail carrier Jamen Tewkaberry has eased rough roads with a three horse harrow along his route to aid suffering residents.

F. G. Brooks B. J Ellea Byer Gallipolis G. M. Knowlton Clark Jamen Tewkaberry

Toothbrush sale at half price by Henderson-Crider Drug Co.

Local notice states Henderson Crider Drug Co will sell a toothbrush at 25 cents with a guaranteed quality. The announcement presents the product and the price as exclusive for customers.

Henderson-Crider Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Town House Notes Busy Local Social Roundup

A lively Mineral County Sunday night Children’s service drew many local youngsters. Visitors include Levi Nickles and wife at Marshfield with sister in law Mrs Hawk. Bertha Rickey of Gallipolis visiting John and Me Rickey. David Bobo hosted Marion at Mineral Olive Pought stays Albany grandma Cross. Faye Wingett attends school in Athens. Rev Prior preached. Enlow cousins Bert and family host Leander Enlow. Ray Knowlton in Mineral. Tewksberry family hosts Aden with Charles Tewksberry. Earl Dickson from Columbus vacationing with brother James Dickson. Joe Peacock returns home from Cincinnati.

Mineral Levi Nickles Marshfield Hawk Bertha Rickey Gallipolis John Rickey David Bobo Marion Olive Pought Grandma Cross Albany Faye Wingett Athens Rev. Prior Leander Enlow West Bert West Ray Knowlton Minéral Charles Tewksberry Aden F. Tewksberry Earl Dickson Columbus James Dickson Joe Peacock Cincinnati William Peacock

Echoes From Woodland Camp Arrivals Bring Improvements

Mrs W B Bentley and two sons with Mrs E F Black travel to Stalder Mineral Springs for the summer. The Woodland Camp site gains improvements and attracts regular visitors including local residents, with Mr Parker buying a half interest and planning further work. Dr Bentley and Miss Weiler will visit on Sundays as summer unfolds. The Messenger anticipates frequent woodland camp reports.

Parker Mr. Stalder Amy Weiler Dr. Bentley Weiler Woodland Gomp Messenger

Local Social and Legal Notices from the Village

Mrs Mary Wilcoxson and Ella stayed with Mrs Bertie Moora near Frost. Miss Bertha Dunfee leaves for Little Hocking to visit Mrs Osee White. Rev Elian Wilsom of Crooksville visited his parents and returned home. Supervisor Dunbee to receive thanks for road grading from the station to the village. Martin Co of Parkersburg faces a lawsuit in Squire Dye's court Thursday at 8 AM. A large crowd from this place attended.

Mary Wilcoxson Ella Bertie Moora Frost Bertha Dunfee Little Hocking Osee White Elian Wilsom Crooksville Dunfee Martin & Co Parkersburg Squire Dye Laura Wilcoxson Ella Hayes Daugherty Ira Barrows Robert Daugherty James Medley, Jr Miss Cord Marietta

Hockingport Community News Highlights Local Visits

Reports from Hockingport cover children's day services and the best program for the year. Families like Coleman and Daugherty, plus visitors such as Laura Wilcoxson and Miss Cord Medley, are noted among many local social events and farm activity updates.

Hockingport

Local Folk Visit Centers and Celebrate Local Events

Mr. Milo Bean of Athens visited his father Edward Bean. Addison and Jeremiah Bean visited Parkersburg. Miss Mildred Buck of Guyaville stayed with M Bertha Bean. Vera Bean attended services at Sand Hill. A temperance rally drew attendees at the Carthage Presbyterian church with speaker L A Koons. The Amesville baseball team played Guysville, final score 13 to 8 for Guysville. Residents attended rallies in Rome township and at Guysville M E B Church. Several guests, including Mrs P A Vorhes and children of Columbus, visited here. Harley Smith bought the residence on Depot street for 1200 dollars. Brian’s notes describe local visits to Gallipolis, Athens, Nelsonville, and Meigs county as residents traveled and hosted relatives.

W. H. Duncan Kansas Oklahoma W. Needy Illinois C. L. Eddy Spring Ira Falls Bishopvi Agam Dale Thornton Crockville William Biddison Thornton Crookeville Sunday Creek Perry County A. J. Crawford Athens County J. G. Blower Lancaster Merle Crooks Athens Milo Bean Edward Bean Addison Bean Jeremiah Bean Parkersburg Mildred Buck Guyaville M. Bertha Bean Herbert Bean Vera Bean Sand Hill Carthage Presbyterian Church L. A. Koons Roca Calvert Guyasvill Amesville Guysville Mary Bean Guyasville Ear Bean Petersburg Coon

One of the finest affairs of the sea

The report notes a refined social event described as one of the finest affairs of the sea, held at Isaac Rickey's on a Wednesday evening in honor of a Mr. whose full identity remains unclear in the readable text.

Isaac Rickey

Road praise noted for East Jerseyville district work

An Athens man praised road work in East Jerseyville district after traveling routes from Pike to the Garden and back. He travels county roads often and commends the efforts while noting a dangerous slip at Horse Shoe Bend that needs attention.

Athens Jerseyville Pike

Joe Johnson's Press Shop Opens Near Fulton’s Grocery

Local notice for Athens business directory advertising cleaning and pressing services. Joe Johnson's Press Shop offers cleaning pressing and repairs located over Fulton's grocery store in Athens.

Joe Johnson Fulton

Photography Advertisements for The Gage Photo Go

The Gage Photo Go at 14 West Union offers good work at reasonable prices. For artistic photographs visit Wise's Studio.

GAGE West Union Wise

watch repair ad by V. C. Loos with pins price

V. C. Loos offers first class watch clock and jewelry repair service. Walst pins sold at 25 cents a pair and guaranteed.

V. C. Loos Walst Vv. C. Loos

Local Farm Tool Seeks Buyer at Wheaton Store

Farmers are urged to note a new wheel day rake offered for sale at cost by H L Wheaton at his store. Call for details and pricing.

H.L. Wheaton

Athens Dye Works Dry Cleaning Offer

Local notice promotes recoloring faced garments at a small cost with services available in town and provides contact via phones for Athens area.

Athens

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Wiltshire Vance Shoe Co B. Sellars New Lexington B. W. Pickering Seane Jones Rendville Hunterdon B. F. Swope Etta Duncan Esta Cunningham Gladys Lalia Danford Corning Church of Christ Oliver Birtcher Emine Williame Bert Seria Zaleski J. M. Riddle First Baptist Church William Hines Alfred Morris G. Paires W. A. Pride Nelsonville G. B. Paires Colored Baptist Church Grant Johnson Joseph Green A. Vernon Baby Ameesville Albert Brooks Blance Reed Chester Hill C. T. King Reed King C. M. Sanders Orbinton Portsmouth Adolf Otto Theobald, Jr Sarah Edith Jackson John Celline Jackson, Jr Eastwood Congregational Church DR. Beal Graduate Optician Buckeye Grocery Me Savings Bank CO. I A.# Bothel G. O'Bieness Suprise Party For Son Emma Boelzner M. Kuhns John Palmer P. H. Burne Canaanville P. H. Burns John Grannan A. W. Sweeney Smithfield J. M. Dennison David Dille Moxahala George and William Weaver Hear Corning J. D. Thomas Ily C. M. Kuhns Mina Stella Palmer Sulphur Lick Springa Chillicothe Lola Alderman Miss Alderman Phan Rev. Gamble Town House Will Coleman Hannnah Coleman Rowles Asa Baker Clare White Goolville Ladies’ Aid Society Rowles’ Hall Ed Brewster Dye C. G. Dye Medley and Brewster Reaper Cole G. EB. Kreager Jefferson County Troy Township Myrtle Skeels Bikchinsikesees Carrie Waterman de Ee Acs Ck Anna Doan S. A. Gaskias EB. Rickey Ellis Blue Grass Stock Farm Winifred Lightfritz Grace Carbondale E. Rickey Harrisonville B. Woodyerd Shade Mary Porter R. Carpenter Miss Nelle Capenter Pearl Moler Howard Coe E. W. McVay Fisher W. Buxton Mesdames J. Elliott C. Knight Ada Rickey W. West Raccoon William Moler John Moler P. G. Moler Amanda Cowen W. M. Dixon A. Ballard Jackville C. D. Mosure Leona Cheadle of Hocking Green Branch Francis Cray Burg Rome Township Guysville M. EB. Dhurch W. H. Boden P. A. Vorhes Esther Carpenter O. L. Howard Galli Polis Martha Morse Martin McGrath Rio Grande Frank Whaley Meigs County Harley Smith William Jack Depot Street C. B. Bowers Alice Irwin Eleanor Bowers Lew Jack Frank Moore Lucy J. H. Duffee UNION Athens Business Directory F. G Ohio Hall« Boden New Bank Bldg Millikan Chamberlain
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