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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary diary style items mention Shaw and family visiting Mrs Powell and relatives in Crainishh Ford. References to Mrs Mary Dowler, Mr and Mrs Joe Brown hosting relatives, Mrs Levi Smith and neighbors near Salem, with brief notes on recent visits and a ghost of rebufies at Cribston.
Readable fragments promise a complete ring of magazines at Henderson Crider Drug Co. Readers are assured prompt access to any title desired, with notes on quick service and saving time.
The Sunday services at the Christians Church were successful with a large audience. Guests included Mr. William Williams, Mrs. Thom ing, Jb, Rosalig Beckie, and others visiting from Baytan and Marshfield while relatives noted in attendance.
Marshfield updates include T H Hamilton moving to Athens to run an undertaking business. Gush Six returns from Dorrisville with a bride and plans to live in Marshfield. Inez Pedigo visits Athens with Mrs G W Duffee. Friday Cleveland resident Friday is in Marshfield for social calls. B K Shannon travels to Marion to visit sister Mrs Mary Coffey. Perl Vorhes family return to Columbus after visiting R M Cooper. Sadie Salders and daughter Helen of Athens visit Walter Hunter. John Emish moves to town and works nights with B and C. Nellie Allison returns to Columbus after two weeks with Hawk family. D Athaugh of Luhrig visits daughter Fannie Bobo.
Rev Tuttle preached at Welch Chapel Sunday evening. Mrs Arinis Hartley and her daughter of Berrysville visit friends here. Richard Linton bought property formerly owned by Willard Petty. Mrs Ames Hatch, ill months, died July 6 aged 63. funeral July 8 at Centennial church led by Rev Muns with many attendees. Attending were H H Wickham Athens Roswell Wickham Mary Musgrave Broadwell Delmer and Don Hatch Parkersburg. A four year old boy Virgil Brandeberry died after scalding burns July 8. funeral held later. Linas Conklin and family from West Virginia visiting Mr and Mrs Conklin. Rev Petty returned to Canton with his father W L Petty. Miss Roga Merrill of Marietta visits near here. William Founds and son Howard visited relatives in Meigs County. A number from here attended the Athens show.
Mr Saville of Coshocton visited Amesville on business Tuesday. The McCune reunion is set for August 5th at the old Sand Rock farm. Lucile Lovell spent a week in Marietta. Stith, Lin scott, and Mosier enjoy a week in Columns, with plans for Marysville. Edith Hoisington left for a two week stay in Athens. Flord Beasley of Columbus visited D M Heasley. F W Gibson toured Zanesville over Sunday. Clara Coneland vacationing in Corning and other central Ohio locales. H Dille assists at Government Station 93 degree heat noted. Local boys defeated Bartlet 13 to 3, with more games upcoming against Jacksonville and Chester Hill.
Gardner 70 and Miss Jessie Carpenter Vinther listed among players in a scoring note. Rudolph knocked out by a ball. Fleming and Heston pitched for Amesville and Bartlet respectively. Final score 12 for Amesville to 2 for Bartlet with multiple hits and errors noted. Burt and Heston on the mound and umpires Smith and Wells.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Blood Remedy as a cure all priced at 1.09 per bottle. The HENDERSON CAIDER DRUG CO endorses the formula and urges inquiries about its promised healing effects. The surrounding text reports local visits and social notes from residents visiting kin and neighbors in Athens, Willow Creek, Judson, and nearby towns.
Will Wood of Pittsburg visits friends in the vicinity Emmett Andrews of Frost spends weeks with Misses Dunfee. Mr and Mrs Posey Sunday at ligs county district superintendent preached at M E church. Luella Russell returns home from Little Hocking May Knowles leaves for Logan. Charles Knowles and Mrs Knowles stay on farm near here. George Montgomery of Cleveland and Laura Jewell of Beebe guests of J A Hye last week.
Miss Ora Townsend returned home after two weeks in West Virginia. Bliss Mary Bean visited with her parents. Mrs. Lydia Kincade and daughter spent Sunday near Cannaan villa with the Carpenters. Edward Bean and others were in Cannaanville. Vera Bean stayed with her sister in Canaanville. Buck and Mildred Buck accompanied by Whitfield Bean visited Calvert. Stewart team played Guysville, 16 to 3. Ada Bean is improving from a foot gathering doctor-ordered care.
Albany notes report Mrs A B Howard and Maude Lynch guests in Gallipolis and Allens. Prof A H Dixon and wife visited Bev erly s. Mrs Nancy Steele of Charleston W V is guest of Wes Fuiltan. A farmer near Joann fell while wall leaping breaking ribs and is in serious condition. Henry Fishey returned from a West trip. Maze Fran returned from West Virginia visit. Mrs Der a Bartley Carpenter died at home aged 46 after months illness. Funeral held at 1 o clock at the C P church with Lonz of La Rue officiating. several out of town attendees listed.
Misses Ethel and Alma Anthony of Angel Ridge were guests of Miss Maude Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter and Leota Pearl of Athens visited D. E. Love and family. Cyrus Bean and children of South Canal and Anna Kartley of Athens stayed with the Hartleys. John Sprague moved to Trimble for work. Oscar Wilson of Columbus attended preaching. Taceh McConkey returned from Virginia to Rome. Edson Kelter of Athens was at home over the weekend. Wilitsm Downey remains weak. Herbert Kelley of Athens visited his cousin Bernice Ely.
Mrs. John Conley of Beaumont Texas visits Mrs William Harst in Athens. Other Conley family members plan trips to Marietta Parkersburg and Chillicothe as they travel to visit relatives and attend events in the Ohio region.
The Glouster Board of Education met in a regular session Saturday evening at the office of President J. R. Andrews on Front Street. All present except Clerk J. LeDavis. They accepted resignation of Miss Mia Mr Wedge as primary teacher and selected Miss Lora Wiley for the position. The board debated a new heating plant for the high school and agreed to investigate bids from companies. no further action until committee reports arrive.
The report notes Zelda and companions visiting the Brooks family Sunday while Rev Perry Hadnall of Dresden preached Thursday night. The Alexander township board of education met Saturday and hired teachers for the coming year across districts including No 1 Chase Everett Wits and No 12 Rebhardsville with Dolph Byer listed among hires.
E S Dent traveled to Chauncey and Lewis Howard to Athens on business. Millfield Consumers beat Burr Oak Reds 2 to 1 in a baseball game. Local residents attended dances and visits with relatives, including Riley and Norris in Athens, Russell in Beaumont, Roberts in Corning, and guests of Nutter, Cooley, Barich, and Bova. Several ladies and families from Grouster, Trimble, Glouster, Hocking, and Athens were mentioned as visitors or hosts in recent days.
Harmony Hill residents report a business trip in Parkersburg Saturday. George Hueston Tavate hosts at a Parkersburg visit. W K Thorp attends a Citizens Telephone meeting in Little Hocking Saturday evening. DiS S C member spends weekend at home. S H Noland calls on J T Devore Sunday. N S Dutton visits Little Hocking Saturday evening. George McName and Angeline visit relatives in Parkersburg Saturday to Monday.
Cleaning and pressing offered at Johnsons Press Shop near Fulton’s grocery. The Gage Photo Co promotes affordable photography. 14 West Union hosts Wise’s Studio for artistic photos. Jewelry repair by V. C. Loos. waist pins 25 cents a pair. Hardware and Mason jars advertised. Wheaton signs canned fruit.
A short notice describes a dry cleaning opportunity in Athens offering recoloring for faded garments at a cost. It mentions two telephone contacts and presents a promotional tone for the dye service.
Miss Jessie Wells hosted guests including Miss Clara Wells of Newbury and Miss Coriedaé Frame of Tool Ville along with Mrs Agnes Humphrey and son. Airs Alice Gurlis and daughters visited Belpre area. Naomi Hickman of Parkersburg stayed with Hazel Meier. Visitors welcomed Mrs Adisa Bluett. Emily Humphrey presented silver plates to MEL church. Quarterly meeting featured a sermon to 20. A hay ride to Lida followed a ball game between Lida Bors and Hockingport, with Trajalter term winning.
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