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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

13

WOLFS PLAINS MISS IDA CAMPBELL RETURNS HOME

Miss Ida Campbell came back from Oklahoma last week for health reasons improved. Mr. Sanford Shaw and family, Mrs. Lacy Lenigar and Mrs. Mary Dowler visited Dowler Ridge on Sunday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown. Mrs. Bessie Moore and son Derrell and Miss Grace McCathran visited Chauncey with Mrs. Rose Ferguson. Miss Mariel Scott staying at her parents in Belem. Mrs. Maggie Powell and children of Gray City planned several days with Mrs. Powell's parents Rev. and Mrs. Coon. Mrs. Mary Six of near Salem visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown hosted the latter's brother from Pleasanton on Sunday. Mrs. Levi Smith visited relatives at Orbiston.

Sanford Shaw Lacy Lenigar Mary Dowler Dowler Ridge Charles Brown Bessie Moore Derrell Grace McCathran Chauncey Rose Ferguson Mariel Scott Belem Will Joe Brown Pleasanton Levi Smith Orbiston

Magazine Selection at Henderson Crider Drug Co

Henderson Crider Drug Co offers a complete line of magazines and promises prompt ordering for any title not in stock.

Henderson Crider Drug CO

Local Social Directory Notes From Sandusky and Nearby

Luhrig J R Lostro and H E Coffey joined a Sunday excursion to Sandusky and Cedar Point with Mrs G Cox visiting her aunt Mrs Barbara Bauer of New York. The Phillips Dramatic Company performed Ten Nights in a Barroom to a large audience Monday night. Gladys Gibbs traveled to Murray and Nelsonville over the weekend. Mr and Mrs William Pierce of New Lexington visited Mr Pierce's parents. Children’s Day services at the Christian church drew a large crowd Sunday evening. Mrs William Williams Mrs Thomas Winning Jr and Rosalie Beckle were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Beckle. Mrs Della Taush of Dayton visits her sister Mrs Joe Forde. Clara Martin and daughter Lola of Marshfield were visiting relatives Sunday. Maude Simmons of Athens called on Luhrig Tuesday evening.

J. R. Lostro H. E. Coffey Sandusky Cedar Point G. Cox Barbara Bauer New York City Phillips Dramatic Company Gladys Gibbs Murray Nelsonville William Pierce New Lexington William Williams Thomas Winning, Jr Rosalie Beckle George Beckle Della Taush Dayton Joe Forde Clara Martin Lola Marshfield Maude Simmons Athens Luhrig

Marshfield Notes from Athens Move and Visits

T R Hamilton has moved to Athens to run an undertaking business. Gush Six of Marshfield returns from Dorrisville with a bride and plans to live in Marshfield. Mrs Hez Pedigo guests in Athens. C H Friday of Cleveland calls on friends. P L Shannon leaves for Marion to visit sister Mrs Mary Coffey. Perl Worries family returns to Columbus after visiting R M Per and family. Mrs Sadie Salders and daughter Helen of Athens visit Walter Hunter. John Emish moves his family here to work as night operator for B and O. Nellie Allison returns to Columbus after two weeks with her parents. Mrs D Albaugh of Lubing visits daughter Fannie Bobo.

T. R. Hamilton Athens Gush Six Marshfield Dorrisville P. L. Shannon Marion Mary Coffey Perl Columbus R. M. Per Sadie Salders Helen of Walter Hunter John Emish Nellie Allison Cohmrbus

Local Notes and Events From Amesville Area

Rev Tuttle preached at Welch Chapel Sunday evening. Mrs Annis Hartley and her daughter visited relatives here. Richard Linton bought property formerly owned by Willard Petty. Amelia Hatch, 63, died July 6 and funeral was July 8 at Centennial church. Virgil Brandeberry, four, died after hot jelly burns. funeral at Centennial church. Conklin relatives visiting from West Virginia. Petty returned to Canton New York with W L Petty. Rosa Merrill of Marietta visited relatives. Founds and son Howard toured Meigs county. Many attended the Athens show. Amesville scored 12 to 2 against Barrett with multiple hits and outs listed. Umpires Smith and Wells.

Annis Hartley Little Daughter Berrysville Richard Linton Willard Petty Amelia Hatch Centennial Church Muns H. H. Wickham Athens Roswell Wickham Mary Musgrave Broadwell Delmer Don Hatch Parkersburg Virgil Elmer Brandeberry Rev Jones Linas Conklin West Virginia Conklin EB. Petty Canton N. Y W. L. Petty Rosa Merrill Marietta William Founds Howard

McCune reunion set for August 8 near Sand Rock

Amesville notes list visitors and residents with travels to Marietta Columbus Marysville Athens Zanesville Mansfield Emporia and Sapulpa Okla. August 8 marks the annual McCune reunion at the old farm near Sand Rock. Enjoying a warm spell Sunday and Monday reached 9 degrees above usual at the Government Station.

Saville Coshocton McCune Sand Rock Lucile Lovell Marietta E. A. Smith Sarah Linscott Mosier Columbus Mr. Smith Marysville Edith Hoisington

Bartlett Nines Lose To Local Visitor 12 to 2

The local boys defeated Bartlett on Saturday by 12 to 2. They will face four Jacksonville nines next Saturday and Chester Hill in one week. Bartlett game score details incomplete with missing day and competing teams.

Bartlett Jacksonville Chester Hill

Community News From Green Branch and Nearby Towns

Miss Ora Townsend returns home after a two week stay with friends in West Virginia. Several locals visit relatives in Canaanville and Athens. The Stewart baseball team visits Guysville and loses 10 to 3. Ada Bean recovers from a foot gathering. Farmers begin hay cutting.

Stewart Guysville Cole Near the Plains Arthur Bean Parrill Bean Athens Ada Bean

Mrs. Dora Carpenter Dies at 46 in West Virginia Funeral

Mrs. Dora Bartley Carpenter wife of E. B. Carpenter died at her home July 11 1908 aged 46 years and 11 days after months of ill health. She leaves a husband five children and relatives including Dr. Edgar Carpenter of Bradford Junction Mrs K B Holmes and Maud Heather and Margarette. Funeral held Monday at 1 pm at the C. P. Church Rev Song of La Rue. interment in Hedvarsville cemetery. Attending from out of town were J J Carpentier of Athens Lydia Armstrong of Athens Dr Edgar Carpenter of Bradford Junction Vorhes of Akron and others.

Maude Lynch Jessie Cline Athens A. H. Dixon Beverly Nancy Steele Charleston W. Va Fulton William Irwin Henry Fisher West Mage Frum West Virginia Dora Bartley Carpenter BE. K. Carpenter Carpenter K. BR. Holmes Maud Heather Margarette J. J. Carpentier Lydia Armstrong Edgar Carpenter Bradford Junction Vorhes Akron Alyen

Notable Local Names Mentioned in Social Notes

Carpenter and Miss Jessie Carpenter of Carpenter, Mrs. O. L. Howard of Gallipolis, Mr. and Mrs. E. Martindale of McArthur and Prof. and Mrs. A. H. Dixon of Beverly.

Hot Springs Blood Remedy Ad by Henderson Crider Drug Co

An advertisement offers a special blood remedy from a leading physician. The Hot Springs Blood Remedy costs $1.00 per bottle and is promoted to restore health. The message is sponsored by Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Hot Springs Henderson Crider Drug CO

Lora Wiley Chosen To Succeed Ida Wedge At Local School

The Board of Education met Saturday night at president L R Andrews office. J L Davis was absent. Ida M Wedge resigns as primary teacher and Lora Wiley is selected to fill the vacancy. The board will study heating plant bids and audit current systems before proceeding with a new installation.

Board of Education L. R. Andrews Front Street J. L. Davis Ida M. Wedge Lora Wiley Trimble

COOLVILLE RIDGE FAMILY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS VISITOR LISTS

Long Run residents Mr and Mrs Albert Sams spent Sunday with the Frosts. Mr Harry Riley of Athens visited friends nearby. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hawk of Judson toured Willow Creek and visited Mrs George Hartley. Ella Crawford of Asbury and Grace Ashton of Athens visited relatives. Teachers examined in Athens drew several locals. Anne Hartley from Athens visited her sister Orison Mattison. Elisabeth Cooley of Athens visited her daughter Mrs John Bobo. Weatherby hosts and Stewart visits noted. Edson Kelley of Athens spent Sunday at home. Calvin Frost and daughter Cora did business in Athens. William Downey, in poor health, remains unchanged. Herbert Downey and son Earl visited Athens Thursday. Rev Arthur led services Saturday night and Sunday with strong sermons.

Edward Bean C. A. Bean Jennie Wyatt Miss Gladys Tina Bean Athens Vera Bean Owen Riley Canaanville J. A. Buck Bert Buck Ruel Finsterwald Mildred Buck O Albert Sams Long Run Calvin Frost Harry Riley Herbert Hawk Judson William Tedrow Cy Bean Willow Creek George Hartley Ella Crawford Asbury Charles Weatherby Grace Ashton John Bobo Anne Hartley Orison Mattison Elizabeth Cooley M. J. Bobbett Stewart Edson Kelley Cora William Downey Herbert Downey Earl Arthur

War Chase Visits Albany and School Board Appointments

Zelda notices Walter Chase and family visiting H. C. Brooks in Albany. Rev. Perry Hudnall preached in Dresden Thursday night. Alexander township board hired teachers for districts 1 through 12, listing names such as Everett White, Annie Fenwick, D. O. Chappell, Leo Pierce, H. C. Brooks, Urban Parker, Jennie Biddle, Erl Cowen, Elizabeth Martin, Letetia Walden, Weber French, Dolph Byer.

War Chase Walter Chase Albany H. C. Brooks Perry Hudnall Dresden Board of Education Alexander Township Chase Everett White Pleasanton Annie

Social notes from the Pittsburg area

Will Wood of Pittsburg visits friends in the area. Emmett Andrews of Frost spends weeks with Misses Dunfee. Mr. and Mrs. Posey visit Meigs county friends. Rev. Mr. Dick preached at the M E church. Miss Luella Russell returns from Little Hocking. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Romine return to Midland City. Mrs. Annie Dunfee and Mrs. W Y Rowles visit Little Hocking. Rev Frank Parkins and Rev Kreager in Baptist service at Little Hocking. Miss May Knowles leaves for Logan to stay with Mrs Annie Rier. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knowles of Little Hocking stay on their farm nearby. Mr. George Montgomery of Cleveland and niece Laura Jewell of Beebe visit J A Dye family.

Will Wood Pittsburg Emmett Andrews Frost Dunfee Posey Meigs County M. E Luella Russell Little Hocking Arthur Romine Fannie Romine Midland City Annie Dunfee W. Y. Rowles Frank Parkins G. E. Kreager The Baptist Church Little Hockey May Knowles Las Logan Annie Rir ¥Er Charles Knowles George Montgomery Cleveland Laura Jewell Beebe J. A. Dye

Millfield Baseball Beats Burr Oak Reds 2 1

Dent made a business trip to Chauncey and Lewis Howard to Athens last week. Millfield Consumers won a 2 1 baseball game over Burr Oak Reds, with the local team now tallying two losses in fourteen games. Several visitors and residents spent Sunday with local families and attended a dance at Joe Earich's.

Dent Chauncey Lewis Howard Athens Millfield Burr Oak Reds W. E. Riley Mattie Norris Joe Earich Lewis Russell Beaumont Frank Roberts Corning

Graham's Chapel Visitors and Local Guests

Misses Ethel and Alma Anthony of Angel Ridge visited Miss Maude Ruth at Graham's Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter and Leota Pearl of Athens were guests of D. BE. Love. Cyrus Bean and children from South Canan and Anna Hartley of Athens visited the Hartley family. John Sprague moved to Trimble for work. Oscar Wilson of Columbus attended Sunday services. dace McConkey returned home after three weeks in Virginia. Edson Kelley of Athens spent weekend at home. William Downey, ill for some time, remains poorly. Herbert Kelley of Athens visited his cousin Bernice Ely Saturday and Sunday.

Ethel Alma Anthony Angel Ridge Maude Ruth Fred Carpenter Leota Pearl Athens D. BE. Love and Family Cyrus Bean South Canan Anna Hartley George Hartley John Sprague Trimble Oscar Wilson Columbus This Place Dace McConkey Virginia Edson Kelley William Downey Master Herbert Kelley Bernice Ely

Local Residents Visit and Travel Snippets

Miss Ella Donely of Glouster visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Nutter. Mr and Mrs J J Cooley spend weekend with Mr and Mrs John Bove of Lysander. Carrie and Bertha Lowery guest at Trimble. Mary Grimes of Columbus visits her mother Mrs Willian Campbell. Lena and Mildred Skinner return home after days in Glouster. Systock family guests at Hocking. Lizzie Covusty, formerly of here, visits friends. Maude and Hoyt Ashton return from Athens.

Ella Donely Glouster Dick Nutter J. J. Cooley John Bove Lysander Carrie Bertha Lowery Trimble Mary Grimes Columbus Willian, Campbell Lena Mildred Skinner Mrs. Systock Hocking Lizzie Covusty

Harmony Hill Residents Attend Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs George Hueston made a business trip to Parkersburg Saturday. G K Thorp attended the Citizens Telephone meeting at Little Hocking Saturday evening. Edith Watson of the M S R C spent from Saturday until Monday at home. H H Noland called on J T Devore Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs N S Dutton went to Little Hocking Saturday evening. George McName and daughter Angeline spent from Saturday to Monday visiting relatives in Parkesburg.

George Hueston Parkersburg G. K. Thorp Citizens Little Hocking Edith Watson H. Noland J. T. Devore Dutton George McName Miss Angeline Parkesburg

Visit Here By Mrs John Conley Ad Thomas Tex Guest

Mrs John Conley of Beaumont Texas is the guest of Mr and Mrs William Conley of Bridge street She leaves Friday evening for Athens to visit Mrs William Hurst Mrs William Conley will depart Monday for Marietta and Parkersburg where Mrs John Conley will join her

John Conley Beaumont, Tex William Conley Bridge Street Athens William Hurst Marietta Parkersburg Chillicotite Advertiser

Adversaries Threaten Reputation of Rival Leader

The remark urges praising the rival figure to avoid making more enemies. It notes that positive praise could reduce backlash while criticism would likely provoke further hostility and stronger resistance. The context suggests strategic public discourse shaping opinions around the rival.

Cleaning and Pressing at Joe Johnson's Press Shop

Local advertises cleaning and pressing services at Joe Johnson's Press Shop located over Fulton's grocery store offering garment cleaning, pressing, and repair.

Joe Johnson Fulton

Local photo studios offer affordable artistic prints

THE GAGE PHOTO CO. advertises quality photography at reasonable prices located at 14 West Union. For artistic photographs, WISE'S STUDIO is recommended as a go to option.

Gage Photo CO West Union Wise

V C Loos Watch Repair Ad With Waist Pins

Repair shop notices advertise first class watch clock and jewelry repair by V C Loos. Waist pins priced at 25 cents a pair and guaranteed.

V. C. Loos

Fruit Canning Supplies At Willy’s Store

Mason jars and tin cans available for fruit canning. Prices are right and quality high. H. L. Wheaton invites customers to call at the store for canning supplies.

H. L. Wheaton

Athens Dye Works Dry Cleaning Offer Signals Local Opportunity

In Athens a dry cleaning service promotes recoloring faded garments at a small cost, urging residents to use the local option. The ad mentions both telephones for contact.

Athens

Local visitors and church notes from a Sunday gathering

Miss Jessie Wells hosted Clara Wells of Newbury Corietine Frame of Coolville and Agnes Humphrey with son John. Alice Curtis and daughter Mabel Belpre and Frank of Cleveland visited. Naomi Hickman of Parkersburg stayed with Hazel Medley. Ethel Gladys Parker Zella Brookhart Minnie Rogers called. Emily Humphrey donated silver church plates. Rev Dick preached at quarterly meeting. About thirty youths hay ride to Lyda to see Lyda versus Hockingport. Hockingport won.

Agnes Humphrey John Alice Curtis Mabel Belpre Frank Cleveland Naomi Hickman Parkersburg Hazel Medley Ethel Gladys Parker Zella Brookhart Minnie Rogers Adea Elliott Emily Humphrey M. B. Church Lyda Lyda Boys Hockingport

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