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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1907

Page

5

Personal mentions from Tuesday’s Daily

Ralph Barrett visited Parkersburg friends at the start of the week. Mrs. L. D. Poston returned Monday from a visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs Theodore Finhart in Dayton. Mr. Poston accompanied her home. Mr. and Mrs. Val Davis and daughter Ruth returned Monday from a visit with Capt. C. M. Harrison in Amesville.

Ralph Barrett Parkersburg Val Davis Ruth Capt. C. M. Harrison Amesville

Marion couple hosts guests return home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Howard Charter of Marion Indiana who had been guests of Dr and Mrs L Jones have returned to their home on Sunday.

Howard Charter Marion, Ind L. Jones

Athens Visit By Nelsonville Logan Guests

Mrs Webster Poston and Mrs John Monahan of Nelsonville along with Mrs Amy Jeffrey and Mrs William Bowen of Logan spent the day in Athens as guests of friends.

Webster Poston John Monahan Nelsonville Amy Jeffrey William Bowen Logan Athens

Mrs Ida McCarthy and Mrs Byron Wolf Guests in Buchtel

Mrs Ida McCarthy and Mrs Byron Wolf are guests of Dr and Mrs N McManigal in Buchtel, staying for an extended visit. The social notes mention their hosts hosting gatherings and local calls on friends in the community.

Ida McCarthy Byron Wolf Mrs. N. McManigal Buchtel

Business visitors Martin Walsh and Josten in Wellston and Jackson

Martin Walsh and Josten were in Wellston and Jackson on Monday as business visitors.

Martin Walsh Josten Wellston Jackson

Mrs Woodworth and Children Visit Chauncey Relatives

Mrs. E. C. Woodworth and her children are spending a few days in Chauncey as guests of relatives, enjoying family hospitality and local sights.

E. C. Woodworth Chauncey

Clarke Couple Returns From Cincinnati Visit

Mr and Mrs E B Clarke returned Monday evening after several days stay in Cincinnati.

Mrs. E. B. Clarke Cincinnati

Miss Minnie Roach Arrives in New York for Summer Visit

Miss Minnie Roach of New York arrives to spend part of the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Roach.

Minnie Roach New York Mrs Wayne Roach

Chillicothe couple to dine with Mr and Mrs Poston

Mr and Mrs George H Smith of Chillicothe will visit this evening as guests of Mr and Mrs C L Poston.

George H. Smith Chillicothe Cc. L. Poston

Miss Augusta Morse Returns From Union City Visit

Miss Augusta Morse came home Monday evening after visiting Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Lowe in Union City Indiana.

Augusta Morse Mrs. T. L. Lowe Union City Ind

Williams Niece Arrives From Columbus for Thomas Family Reunion

Mrs. Henry A. Williams, a niece of Mrs. D C Cornwell, arrived this morning from Columbus to join a family reunion of the Thomas family.

Henry A. Williams D. C. Cornwell Columbus Thomas

Pittsburg visitor with wife and children guests

Mr. B. O. Skinner of Pittsburg visited for a few days with his wife and children who stayed as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McVay.

B. O. Skinner Pittsburg W. W. McVay

Miss Maye Welch Heads to Mt Sterling Ohio

Miss Maye Welch of South McAlaster Indian Territory has been visiting Miss Sylvia Moore for two weeks and departed this morning for Mt Sterling Ohio.

Maye Welch South McAlaster Indian Territory Sylvia Moore Mt. Sterling Ohio

Atkinsons Attend Nelsonville Funeral for Uncle

Professor and Mrs. A A Atkinson traveled to Nelsonville to attend the funeral of Mr. Robert Stalder, the professor’s uncle.

A. A. Atkinson Nelsonville Robert Stalder

Columbus visitors leave after stay with Hoover family

Mrs. Fred P. Johnston and her young daughter, guests of Dr. and Mrs. William Hoover in Columbus, have returned home today after visiting the Hoovers.

Fred P. Johnston Columbus William Hoover

Miss Verna Johnson Joins Athens Transfer as Bookkeeper

Miss Verna Johnson accepts a position as bookkeeper for her father A. L. Johnson at the Athens Transfer Company, marking her start in the family business.

Verna Johnson A. L. Johnson The Athens Transfer Company

Pleasant Sunday Guests Include Four Misses and Aunt

Misses Frances Elder Verna Johnson Leslie Martin and Will Cornell visited over Sunday hosted by Will Cornell's aunt Mrs Anna Manthey.

Frances Elder Verna Johnson Leslie Martin Will Cornell Anna Matheny

Columbus visitors welcome A L Johnson family hosts

Mrs John Johnson and daughter Mrs Lelia Cooley and young son Harold visit Columbus and stay with A L Johnson and family during a pleasant social period.

John Johnson Lelia Cooley Harold Columbus A. L. Johnson

Reverend Don D. Tullis Visits Cincinnati Guests

Rev. Don D. Tullis of Cincinnati arrived from Pittsburg, Pa., and is staying with Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Merwin as today's guest.

Don D. Tullis Cincinnati Pittsburg, Pa J. T. Merwin

Local residents greeted guests and visitors this week

Mrs. Arthur Wollen and children from New York City visited Mrs. F L Preston for several weeks. Arthur Carr returned from Washington DC for summer vacation. Jabez McKee and daughter Amanda visited Columbus after time with Mr. and Mrs. J R Harvey. Zella Foster, Athens High School principal, returned from Put in Bay after the Ohio State Teachers Association. H G Stalder traveled to Columbus on legal business. Dr Stanley of Albany visited D M Burchfield. Dr F P McVay came back from a Marietta business trip. Edythe Cromley visited Ora Morrison at Pleasanton this week. Cora Rowly of Gallia county returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Robert Bingham.

Arthur Wollen Hannette and Virginia New York City F. L. Preston Zella Foster Athens High School Put-in-Bay Ohio State Teachers’ Association Cora Rowly Gallia County Robert Bingham

Local Social Roundup Sees Guests Depart for Home and Travel

Miss Mabel Rorick, guest of Miss Flo Hedges, returned home today. Miss Ethel Radcliff left for Columbus to visit Miss Myrtle Cooley for a week. Mr. John Beckett, class of ’07 graduate, left for Columbus where he secured a position. Mr. F. W. Bush traveled to Cedar Point for a meeting of the Ohio Associated Dailies today and Saturday.

Mabel Rorick Flo Hedges Ethel Radcliff Columbus Myrtle Cooley John Beckett F. W. Bush Cedar Point Ohio Associated Dailies

Brandreth's Pills Promise Health For Women

An era text urges women to seek Brandreth's Pills to relieve headaches backache and fatigue from modern life. It claims regular nightly use will normalize the feminine system and that the remedy has a century of history and wide sale in drugstores.

Brandreth

Water as a Jag Cure at Potter Spring

Potter Spring at Mingo Junction will be walled up and its waters boiled to preserve and ship to dry towns in Ohio. The water, long famed to curb liquor thirst, was shared with settlers by the Mingo tribe and has drawn many to quench jags. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills offered by Cline's Pharmacy are promoted as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles.

Steubenville Potter Spring Mingo Junction Ohio DeWitt Cline

Kinkead Mine Opens at New Straitsville Today

The Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron company starts shipments from the new Kinkead mine in New Straitsville on Monday morning. The operation aims for up to 1000 tons of coal daily as production expands.

New Kinkead Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company New Straitsville

Armitage Will Leaves Home Farm and Residue to Heirs

Hi ram Armitage's last will filed in Probate Court bequeaths the West State street home and furniture to Mrs Frances A Armitage with his life insurance. Daughter Mrs Mary E Davis receives the 155 acre upper Armitage farm and son inherits the 300 acre lower farm both in Athens township. The estate residue is to be shared by the two children. A March 20 1903 codicil revokes the residue bequest and directs all residue to the children.

Hiram Armitage Armitage West State Street Frances A. Armitage Mary E. Davis Athens Township William Armitage

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Cure Offer

Deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. The ad claims nine of ten deafness cases arise from catarrh, offers $100 for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure that cannot be helped, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Hartman and Skrostzky Tie in Probate Court Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Hartman and Mr Eugene Skrostzky wed in the Probate Court room on Saturday afternoon. Squire Logan officiated. The couple, from Jacksonville, plan to reside there.

Elizabeth Hartman Eugene Skrostzky Probate Squire Logan Jacksonville

Small Boy and Firecrackers Cause Panic Near River

A group of youths firecrackers near the river outside corporate limits, frightening horses and endangering women and children. Constable Maxwell and county commissioners intervened, ordering the display to stop with no arrests made. Authorities warn they will act on complaints to curb the disturbance.

Maxwell

Local travels and visits noted among residents

Branch Milligan left today for a few days business trip to Columbus. Roscoe Hyman visits in Lancaster. A. A. Lavelle to Cutler to see his mother. Mr. P. D. Stickney left for Springfield on a business trip. Mrs. Frank P. Bachman visits her mother in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Branch Milligan Columbus P. D. Stickney Springfield Frank P. Bachman Ann Arbor, Mich

Osborne Visits End With Return Home

Mr. E. H. Osborne of Pomeroy, who has stayed here visiting relatives, returned today. H. B. Smith assistant pharmacist at Cline's drug store was summoned to Parkersburg by the death of his niece.

E. H. Osborne Pomeroy H. B. Smith Cline Parkersburg

Phillipses meet visitors from Portsmouth at Amesville

Mr and Mrs W R Phillips hosted Mrs George Wat kins and Mrs Lou Miller of Portsmouth who will visit their summer home near Amesville, inviting these guests to the rural retreat for the season.

W. R. Phillips George Watkins Lou Miller Portsmouth Amesville

Beatrice Finsterwald Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Miss Beatrice Finsterwald, confined at Grant hospital in Columbus for several weeks, returned home Tuesday evening. Her condition is much improved.

Beatrice Finsterwald Grant Hospital Columbus

Mrs. Zoller and Bertha Carsey Return From Marietta

Mrs Louis Zoller and Miss Bertha Carsey came back from Marietta on Tuesday with Zoller’s sister Mrs Rufus Edmund accompanying them.

Louis Zoller Bertha Carsey Marietta Rufus Edmund

Mrs. Faine and daughter depart for New Straitsville

Mrs. Edward Faine and her daughter left this morning to join Mr. Faine in New Straitsville, where he has been since Saturday.

Edward Faine New Straitsville Mr. Faine

Edith Hooper Returns from Middleport Visit

Miss Edith Hooper arrived home Tuesday after visiting relatives in Middleport for the past.

Edith Hooper Middleport

Mrs D D Fuller Visits Amesville This July

Mrs D D Fuller travels to Amesville at the start of the week for a month long stay with her mother Mrs Drus illa Wyatt.

D. D. Fuller Amesville Drusilla Wyatt

Welch Guests from Nelsonville Chillicothe Visit Friends

Mrs. C B Welch and Mrs. R A Doan of Nelsonville along with Mrs. H R Welch of Chillicothe were guests of friends here on Tuesday.

C. EB. Welch R. A. Doan Nelsonville H. R. Welch Chillicothe

Boston and area residents visit friends and relatives

Mrs. Charles Fish of Boston and Miss Alpha Baird were guests of Nelsonville friends Tuesday. Prof. and Mrs. L. J. Addicott and family left for Orwell for vacation. Miss Lenore Kern visits Chillicothe with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sexauer. Mr. and Mrs. William Powell visit relatives in New Straitsville. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Pond and Ronald leave for Cleveland for a week. Mr. and Mrs. James Roby host Mrs. Thorp of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Skinner and W. W. McVay’s family guests travel to Perry county to visit his parents before returning home.

Charles Fish Boston Alpha Baird Nelsonville Friends L. J. Addicott Orwell Lenore Kern Mrs Fred Sexauer Chillicothe William Powell New Straitsville M. E. Pond Ronald Cleveland C. E. Skinner W. W. McVay Perry County Pittsburg

Herbert Bigelow Speaks on Initiative at Grange Hall

Albany July 3 Herbert Bige low lectures on Initiative and Referendum. Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon praises the system as open to sovereign people, urging Ohio adoption. Rev Herbert S Bigelow of Cincinnati promotes public education on the issue and speaks at 2 PM Saturday July 13 at Grange Hall with free admission.

Albany Jonathan Bourne United States Oregon Bourne Ohio Ohio Senate Herbert 8. Bigelow Cincinnati Bigelow Oberlin Review The Cincinnati Enquirer Middletown Journal Grange

Tramp Saved a Fast Train Near Little Hocking

An elderly veteran named Simon O'Neil saved a B and O train after a washout on Saturday night near Little Hocking. He warned enginemen in time to prevent disaster, earning thanks from passengers who later learned of the incident in Parkersburg. He refused any money offered.

Little Hocking Ohio Washington Simon O'Neil Parkersburg O'Neil O'neill

Permit to Wed for Owen Ormsby and Clara Caldwell

A marriage permit is issued for Owen Ormsby aged 24 a school teacher of North Jackson and Clara Caldwell aged 23 a school teacher of Guysville. The ceremony is pending and records list both as applicants.

Owen Ormsby North Jackson Clara Caldwell Guysville

Premium Lists Ready for Athens County Agricultural Society

The Premium Lists of the Athens County Agricultural Society are ready for distribution. Requests may be made by visiting the Secretary's office or sending a card to H. H. Haning, Secretary, Athens Ohio, for mailing.

Athens County Agricultural Society H. H. Haning Sec Athens Ohio

YARITA Cigar Praised by Dozens of Smokers

Dozens of Henderson Crider Drug Co. customers praise a new Yarita cigar as the best they have smoked calling it outstanding and smooth with rich full flavor and strong aroma reported by local patrons.

Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Coroner rules accidental death in state hospital inmate case

Coroner Lane of Nelsonville told Athens reporters that William Andrews died by drowning rather than by his own action. He was a weak man prone to hemorrhages who may have fallen from a well curb while trying to retrieve a hat, with no evidence of self harm. Andrews had preferred the hospital life and was described as a hard worker and quiet.

Lane Nelsonville Athens William Andrews State Hospital Andrews

De Witt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad

A cleansing cooling healing remedy for burns cuts scratches bruises insect bites and sore feet described as unequaled and good for piles. Warns to beware of imitation and promotes DeWitt’s sold by Clipe's Pharmacy.

DeWitt DeWitt’s Clipe’s

Athens Social Roundup Ends With Visits and Travel

Mrs Grace Swelback and her son Lewis stay a few days in Athens visiting G W Duffee and Miss Lenna Sharp of Sugar Creek before returning home to visit her parents. Eva Burton and sister Mrs Fred Stout spend days in Athens. Fred Murphey was a business visitor in Athens Monday and Tuesday. Mrs J Fierce called on Athens friends Tuesday. George King travels to Wells ton due to his sister in law s death. Mrs R R Johnson of Athens visits her parents Mr and Mrs W H Hyde. Virgin Kempton slowly recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs Frank Penrod was a business visitor in New Lexington Tuesday. Mrs William Burton returned to Coolville after a week with friends here. Glouster youths depart for Lakeside: John Clark Willie Extenkemper George Healey Mat Swal back George Davis Jake and Fritz Swalback Frank Schraider Davn and Dwight Hosking Alfie Hunteach Homer Waldich Frank Wolfe. They plan to return Sunday evening.

Grace Swelback Lewis Athens G. W. Duffee Lenna Sharp Sugar Creek Eva Burton Fred Stout Fred Murphey R. R. Johnson W. H. Hyde Virgin Kempton Frank Penrod New Lexington William Burton Coolville Glouster Lakeside John Clark Willie Extenkemper George Healey Mat Swalback George Davis Jake Fritz Swalback Frank Schraider Davn Dwight Hosking Alfie Hunteach Homer Waldich Frank Wolfe

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by Cline's

Bold claim of relief for bad headaches biliousness and constipation using DeWitt's Little Early Risers pill. Describes it as small safe sure pleasant in action and available through Cline's.

DeWitt Cline’s

President Ellis Addresses Patriotism at Chapel

President Ellis gave a talk during chapel exercises urging renewed patriotism and reverence for the flag home and nation. He cited historical figures who left or returned to their homeland and warned that sentiment must stay in Christianity. He spoke at length on the emotional pull of significant historical sites and read patriotic poetry.

Ellis

Athens Township Boxwell graduates to attend county commencement

Notice to graduates of Athens Township Boxwell that the County Commencement will be held in Athens Ohio on Saturday July 13 at 1 PM. Graduates must present the Township Certificate to the Board. Clerk J B Clayton notes certificates for Frieda Reiter and Maggie Hall remain available for pickup.

Athens Township Boxwell Athens Ohio Frieda Reiter Maggie Hall J. B. Clayton B. of E

Swift firm awards Sunnyside Lumber contract for 75 by 100 building

The Athens branch of Swift & Company hires Frank Philips for Sunnyside Lumber to construct a one story frame building measuring 75 by 100 feet with offices and large store rooms near the K. and M. railroad depot beside the Standard Oil property. Completion is targeted in sixty days.

Athens Swift & Company Frank Phillips Sunnyside Lumber Company

Rardin site chosen for new central heating plant

University officials announce the Rardin site near the B&O freight depot has been selected for the central heating plant. Plans are approved, a $29,500 construction fund set, and work to start within thirty days after summer term ends August 2. Remodeling of East and West Wings to classrooms costs $15,000, with Ellis Hall north wing near completion for the Training School. Boyd Hall dormitory expected to be ready by November 1, 1907.

Ellie Rardin State Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. D. Poston Theodore Finhart Dayton Mr. Poston Emmett Oxley Arthur Carr Washington, D. C Jabez McKee Amanda McKee J. R. Harvey H. G. Stalder Dr. Stanley D. M. Burchfield F. P. McVay Edythe Cromley Ora Morrison Pleasanton Mingo Will John Davis Skrostzky—Hartman Roscoe Hyman Lancaster A. A. Lavelle Cutler James Roby Mrs. Thorp Herbert Bigelow Mous Speaker Yarita Kodolfs Stanton Ssh Trimble Oohé Security Savings Bank CO S. Bethel Stor Co. Siren
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