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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

15

Local Moves and Visits Hit Marshfield Community

T R Hamilton moved to Athens to start an undertaki ng business. Gush Six of Marshfield returned from Dorrisville with a new wife and will reside in Marshfield. Mrs Hez Pedigo visited Athens with Mrs G W Duffee. Friday and Saturday reports show several Marshfield calls and trips among residents including P L Shannon heading to Marion to visit sister Mrs Mary Coffey. Per Vorhes and family saw relatives in Columbus. Mrs Sadie Salders and Helen of Athens visited Walter Hunter. John Pmish moved his family to town to work as night operator for B and O. Nellie Allison returned to Columbus after two weeks with her parents. Mrs D Albaugh of Luhrig spent Monday with daughter Fannie Bobo.

T. R. Hamilton Athens Gush Six Marshfield Dorrisville Llt Ter Mary Coffey Per Vorhes Columbus R. M. Cooper Sadie Salders Helen of Athens Walter Hunter John Pmish Nellie Allison Ll. Hawk

Frost and Community News From Amesville Area

Rev Tuttle preached at Welch Chapel Sunday evening guests from Berrysville Annis Hartley and her young daughter. Richard Linton bought property formerly held by Willard Petty. Amelia Hatch died July 6 at 63. funeral July 8 at Centennial church conducted by Rev Muns. Family members from Athens Broadwell Parkersburg attended. Virgil Brandeberry four years old died after hot jelly burn. funeral Saturday at Centennial church with Rev Jones. Mrs Linas Conklin and children visiting from West Virginia. Rev G E Petty returned to Canton NY with his father W L Petty. Rosa Merrill of Marietta visited relatives here. William Founds and son Howard visited Meigs county. Many attended the Athens show Thursday. Amesville scored 12 runs to 2 against MP Tetecece with notable hits by Calendine Gardner Cecil Day Morrow. Burt and Heston split pitching. Heston allowed few runs. Bartlett 8 5 bases on balls noted. wild pitches by Burt two. Umpires Smith and Wells.

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 C. Conklin E. Petty Canton N. Y W. L. Petty Rosa Merrill Marietta William Founds Howard Meigs County

Miss Ida Campbell Returns From Oklahoma For Health

Wolf's Plains notes Ida Campbell back from Oklahoma where her health improves. Sanford Shaw and family, Lacy Lenigar, and Mary Dowler spent Sunday at Dowler Ridge. A son was born to Charles and Mrs. Brown. Bessie Moore and son Derrell, Grace McCathran visited Chauncey with Rose Ferguson. Mabel Scott visits Salem. Maggie Powell and children from flesray City stay with Rev and Mrs Coon. Mary Six of near Salem visits relatives. Joe Brown hosts his brother from Pleasanton. Levi Smith guests with relatives at Orbiston.

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

Magazine selection at Henderson Crider Drug Co

Henderson Crider Drug Co at 7 1 5 5 2 offers a comprehensive magazine stock and prompt sourcing of titles not on hand. If not in stock they will obtain the issue for customers as requested.

Social notes from local towns and theatre

Luhrig Lostro and H E B Coffey toured Sandusky and Cedar Point Sunday. Mrs G Cox visited her aunt Barbara Bauer of New York City. Ten Nights in a Barroom by Philips Dramatic Company drew a large crowd Monday. Gladys Gibbs visited Murray and Nelsonville Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Pierce of New Lexington stayed with Mrs Pierce's parents, the Aarons, from Saturday to Tuesday. Children Day services at the Christian church Sunday evening drew a large audience. Mrs William Williams, Mrs Thomas Winning Jr and Rosalie Beckle visited Mr and Mrs George Beckle Sunday. Mrs Della Taush of Dayton visits her sister Mrs Joe Forde. Clara Martin and daughter Lola of Marshfield circulated among relatives Sunday. Maude Simmons of Athens called in Luhrig Tuesday evening.

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

McCune reunion set near Sand Rock on August 8

AMESVILLE reports a busy week with visitors from Coshocton Canton Zanesville and Columbus. The annual McCune reunion will be held August 8 at the old farm near Sand Rock. Various residents, including Lucile Lovell Edith Hoisington and others, traveled or hosted relatives in Columbus Athens Marysville Mansfield and Sapulpa. Weathermarked heat reached 98 degrees at the government station.

Saville Coshocton McCune Sand Rock Lucile Lovell Marietta E. A. Smith Sarah Linscott Mosier Colummbus Smith Marysville Edith Hoisington Athens Floyd Beasley Columbus D. M. Beasley F. W. Gibson Zanesville Clara Copeland Corning C. H. Dille Mansfield J. M. Green Emporia Kan Howard Susie Malster Lacy Lindley Sapulpa Oklahoma W. P. Smith BE. A Wooley Pleasantville Mahala Wooley

Bartlett Nine Defeated Amesville 12 to 2 in Saturday Game

Local boys traveled to Bartlett and trounced the Bartlett nine 12 to 2. They set schedule to face four nines from Jacksonville next Saturday and Chester Hill in a week. Bartlett game scoreline shows Amesville at bat with outs, hits, and errors listed.

Bartlett Jacksonville Chester Hill

Townsends and Beans Gather for West Vic Visit

Green Branch residents share weekend visits with relatives in nearby towns. Ora Townsend returned from West Vic after two weeks with friends. Several Bean family members, including Mary, Ada, Tina, and Gladys, visit or host relatives. The Stewart baseball team played Guysville, 10 to 3. Farmers cut hay as Ada Bean recovers from a foot gathering.

Mrs Carpenter Dies After Ill Health at 46

Mrs Dora Bartley Carpenter wife of B K 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 many relatives The funeral was held Monday at 1 pm at the C P church Rev S on g of La Rue officiating Interment in Hedvardsville cemetery Attending out of town were Hon J J Carpenter of Athens Lydia Armstrong of Athens Dr Edgar Carpenter of Bradford Junction and others

Maude Lynch Jessie Cilne Athens A. H. Dixon Beverly Nancy Steele Charleston W. Va Fulton William Irwin Henry Fisher West Mage West Virginia Dora Bartley Carpenter B. K. Carpenter Carpenter Cutré FE. B. Holmes Maud Bather Margarette C. Pebureh Somg la Rue Hedvardsville KE. K. Carpenter J. J. Carpenter Lydia Armstrong Edgar Carpenter Bradford Junction Vorhes Akron Alyen

Local residents visit and travel in the region

TorCH notes Pittsburg visitor Will Wood stays with friends while Emmett Andrews from Frost visits the area. Mr. and Mrs. Posey spend Sunday with Meigs county friends. Rev. Mr. Dick, district superintendent, preached at the M. E. church. Miss Luella Russell returns home from Little Hocking. Arthur Romine and family go back to Midland City after staying with Mrs. Fannie Romine. Annie Dunfee and W. Y. Rowles visit Little Hocking friends. Rev. Parking and Rev. Kreager preach at the Little Hocking Baptist church. May Knowles leaves for Logan to visit cousin Mrs. Annie Birger. Charles Knowles and wife stay on their Little Hocking farm. George Montgomery of Cleveland and Laura Jewell of Beebe guests at J. A. Dye’s home.

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 Parking G. E. Kreager Baptist Church Little Hockng May Knowles Las Logan Annie Birger Charles Knowles George Montgomery Cleveland Laura Jewell Beebe J. A. Dye

Local residents listed in social notice

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

A leading physician’s special formula is sold as a remedy for blood issues. The ad proposes Hot Springs Blood Remedy at one dollar per bottle and directs readers to Henderson Crider Drug Co for details.

Hot Springs Henderson Crider Drug CO U.S Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Glouster Board Chooses New Primary Teacher Lora Wiley

The Glouster Board of Education met Saturday at president L. R. Andrews office. Clerk J L Davis was absent. After approving several bills the board accepted the resignation of Ida M Wedge and named Lora Wiley as the new primary teacher. A heating plant for the high school was discussed and the board authorized an investigation into current plants and bids. final action awaits committee reports.

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

Local residents share Sunday visits across several households

Mr and Mrs Blbert Sams of Long Run visited the Frost family. Harry Riley from Athens toured local friends. Herbert Hawk and Cy Bean with family joined relatives in Willow Creek and at the Weatherbys. Ella Crawford from Asbury visited Weatherbys and Hartleys. Grace Ashton of Athens visits her sister Mrs John Bobo. Teachers’ exams drew attendees from here to Athens. Anne Hartley of Athens stayed with her sister Orison Mattison. Elizabeth Cooley of Athens visited her daughter. Mr Bobbett hosted Weatherbys at Stewart. Edson Kelley of Athens spent Sunday at home. Calvin Frost and daughter Cora were in Athens on business. William Downey, in declining health, remains poorly. Herbert Downey and Earl visited Athens on Thursday. Rev Arthur led the regular service with strong sermons.

Edward Bean C. A. Bean Jennie Wyatt Gladys Tina Bean Athens Vera Bean Owen Riley Canaanville J. A. Buck Bert Buck Ruel Finsterwald Mildred Buck Guysville Whitfield Bean H. L. Calvert Stewart Blbert 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 Edson Kelley Cora William Downey Herbert Downey Earl Arthur

Graham's Chapel Visitors and Local Socials

Misses Ethel and Alma Anthony of Angel Ridge were guests of Miss Maude Ruth. Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter and daughter Leota Pearl of Athens visited D B Love and family. Mr and Mrs Cyrus Bean and children of South Canan and Miss Anna Kartley of Athens visited Mr and Mrs George Hartley. John Sprague moved to Trimble for work. Oscar Wilson of Columbus attended service. Daced McConkey returned home from Virginia. Edson Kelley of Athens visited, and William Downey, ill, shows no improvement. Master Herbert Kelley of Athens visited his cousin Bernice Ely.

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

Visit Ties Families Across Cities In Brief Note

Mrs. John Conley of Beaumont Texas visits relatives in Bridge Street with Mr and Mrs William Conley. She plans to go to Athens to visit Mrs William Hurst while Mrs William Conley travels to Marietta and Parkersburg and will join Mrs John Conley there.

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

Zelda War Time Visit Among Albany Brooks Family

Walter Chase and family of Albany visited H. C. Brooks family on Sunday. Rev. Perry Hudnall of Dresden preached Thursday night. Alexander township board of education met Saturday and hired teachers for the next year across twelve districts including Everett White, Annie Fenwick, D. C. Chappell, Leo Pierce, H. C. Brooks, Urban Parker, Jennie Biddle, Erl Cowen, Elizabeth Mar District, Letetia War, Weber French, and Dolph Byer at Hebbardsville.

Millfield Beats Burr Oak Reds 2 to 1 in Local Baseball

Dent made a business trip to Chauncey last Saturday while Lewis Howard visited Athens Friday. Millfield Consumers won a tight 2 1 game over Burr Oak Reds. The local nine boast only two losses in fourteen games. Attendees included W E Riley of Athens with Mattie Norris, Lewis Russell of Beaumont, and Frank Roberts of Corning visiting relatives here.

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

Local Social News From Glouster and Nearby Areas

Miss Ella Donely of Glouster visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dick Nutter. Mr and Mrs J J Cooley stay with Mr and Mrs John Bovo in Lysander. Misses Carrie and Bertha Lowery visit Trimble friends. Miss Mary Grimes of Columbus visits her mother Mrs Willian Campbell. Lena and Mildred Skinner return home after several days in Glouster. Mr and Mrs Systock visit friends in Hocking. Lizzie Covusty, former local, visits many friends. Maude and Hoyt Ashton return from Athens after days with friends.

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

Harmony Hill Social Roundup Seeks Parkersburg 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 B C spent from Saturday to Monday at home. HNoland called on J T Devore Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs N S Dutton went to Little Hocking Saturday evening. George McName and daughter Angeline visited relatives in Parkersburg from Saturday to Monday.

George Hueston Parkersburg G. K. Thorp Citizens Little Hocking Edith Watson H. Noland J. T. Devore N. 8. Dutton George McName Miss Angeline

Charade of praise for a rival s Advocate

The fragment urges excessive praise of a rival, warning that flattery can create more enemies than criticism. It implies strategic reputation work and social dynamics within rivalry contexts.

Joe Johnson's Press Shop Ad Cleaning and Pressing

Clean and press service offered by Joe Johnson at his shop beside Fulton's grocery store. Repairs also available for clothing. Local ad emphasizes thorough cleaning, pressing, and care.

Joe Johnson Fulton

Photography studios offer artful portraits and good value

The Gage Photo Co at 14 West Union promises reasonable prices for quality photography. Wise's Studio is promoted for artistic photographs.

Gage Photo CO West Union Wise

V C Loos Watch Clock and Jewelry Repair

V C Loos advertises first class watch clock and jewelry repair services with waist pins priced at 25 cents a pair and guaranteed.

V. C. Loos

Hardware. Fruit Canned at Right Prices

Mason jars and tin cans available at H. L. Whbeaton store. Customers urged to call for canning supplies with good quality and fair prices.

H. L. Whbeaton

Dry Cleaning Offer Recolors Faded Garments Locally

Athens Dye Works promotes recoloring faded garments at low cost in your town. The ad mentions both telephone contacts for service.

Athens

Social Visit Highlights From Hockingport Weekend

In Hockingport Miss Jessie Wells hosted Clara Wells of Newbury and Corienne Frame of Coolville with others attending from Belpre Parkersburg and Cleveland. Guests included Mrs. Agnes Humphrey and her son John, Mrs. Alice Curtis and daughter Mabel, plus the Parker and Elliott families. Emily Humphrey donated silver plates to the M. B. church as Rev. Dick preached at the quarterly meeting. A hay ride to Lyda saw Lyda boys beat Hockport the latter team led by a local ace.

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

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