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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

9

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens and Surrounding Townships

A compiled list of property transfers across Athens and nearby municipalities including Athens Lumber Co. to McClellan Bolin for 22.21 acres, multiple parcels in Verity, Mechanicsville, Nelsonville, Chauncey, Amesville, Carthage, Dover, Lodi, and other townships. Transactions show buyers, sellers, and consideration sums, with numerous lot numbers and tract sizes, reflecting a broad real estate activity in the region.

Athens Township Athens Lumber Co McClellan Bolin Michael & Worstell Ephraim Huston Verity Dalton H. Edwards Charles Brown Mechanicsville Suche Spiehs Walter Lewis Ch . Ray Matheny Verity John Paporiteh Tremike Tell Jas Mc Knable Verity Chas Ray Matheny Lowry Athens Tediew Tohn Marion Nutter Della Jacoby Max Gwishimey Isaac Pastor Jeanie Cheshire Marcy H. Cole C Johnson Vo Wolf T. & Warner Edwin S. Higgins Naif Gertrude Roach Lydia Chauncey Robert Hixson Lizse A Couriney Ljold Pendersrass Lettie M. Coe Amesville N. E. Deane J. G. Moore Consecration

Local Notes and Social Short Items from Town

Mr. Davis the real estate man of Cowlville was in the vicinity. Mrs C G Dye and Mrs John McLauglin and Miss Addie Palmer attended the Baptist Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs W Y Rowles Friday. Ice cream social at B H Wilson's netted $16. Mrs Arnie Dunfee visited Little Hocking Wednesday. Miss Myrtle Johnson of Frost visits her sister Mrs Hea Wilcox. Delmar Watson of Belpre came home Wednesday morning and returned the same day. Miss Rowena Nixon of Youba visiting Mr and Mrs James Mediey. Will Cateman went to Parkersburg on business Wednesday. W Y Rowles to Parkersburg Wednesday. W B Gilmore returned home from Pennsylvania Tuesday evening. Pam will depart in exactly twenty minutes if L of Dr Shoep's Pink Pain Tablets is taken. Pain indicates congestion and blood pressure. Headache is blood pressure, toothache is blood pressure. Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets Pink Pain Tablets relieve and price 25c for 20 tablets. The Henderson-Under Drig Company sell them.

Davis Cowlville C. G. Dye John McLaugulin Addie Palmer Baptist Ladies Aid Society W. Y. Rowles B. H. Wilson Arnie Dunfee Myrtle Johnson Frost Hea Wilcox Delmar Watson Belpre Rowena Nixon Youba James Mediey Will Cateman Parkersburg W. B. Gilmore Pennsylvania Pam

Local Notes From Nyetown and Ghaucey Community

Nyetown and Ghaucey area social updates list visits among Linscott Strubles and Nye families, plus gatherings at various homes. A health advertisement promotes Book No 4 for Women and Dr Shoop Night Cure with free confidential medical advice from Racine Wisconsin.

Robberies Hit Morris Avenue Homes During Parade

Amid a parade yesterday morning skilled thieves entered several Morris Avenue houses, notably Dr Elson and Joe Selby, using hidden keys to steal a gold watch, rings, and small cash. A bystander on the grounds lost $55 to pickpockets in the sideshow, while other homes were entered with minimal losses. A hoax or confidence games were also reported, and no suspects are named.

Morris Avenue Dr Elson Joe Selby Elson Selby Show Grounds Johu Baker Mechanicsburg Baker Athens Suniver Company

Pleasant Hill Social Notes and Visiting Counts

Pleasant Hill reports Miss Louise Carsey visiting relatives at Judson and Mrs Blanche Kenney with children visiting Webster Kenney and family. Attendees from here heard Seaborn Wright of Atlanta speak in Athens on temperance. Stella Dean of Guysville visited W S Bush and wife. Ada Bennett visited friends in Athens. Frank Barnhill and wife of Wellston visited relatives here. Mrs R D Mason recently visited sister Mrs George Mahuzh of Werlorville.

Louise Carsey Judson Pratt's Grove Maes Beume Blanche Kenney Webster Kenney Athens Seaborn Wright Atlanta Stella Dean Guysville W. S. Bush Tatler Ada Bennett Frank Barnhill Wellston Airs R. D. Mason George Mahuzh Werlorville

Mine No 301 Sets Record at Sunday Creek Shaft Mine

A record 2,415 tons of oak ore were loaded Tuesday at Sunday Creek Mine No 301 near Conge, with Harry Kelley as superintendent. The shaft mine produced 1,760 tons in a single day while averaging 1,100 to 1,760 tons, without extra effort, marking one of the region’s top tonnage feats.

Sunday Creek Taesits Conge Harry Kelley Ghio

It Can’t Be Beat Best of all teachers experience quote

It can't Be Beat. M Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters for stomach kidney liver troubles and general weakness. He says it is the best medicine also for chills malaria and run down condition, sold with guarantee at McRee’s drug store for 50 cents.

M. Harden Silver City North Carolina Mr. Harden Mc Ree Dius

Old Time Watch and Its History

The article tells of a chronometer watch once given to Elmer Bowles by a messenger, later owned by Elmer Rowles. It traces its journey through the Adriane Messenger, a widow, and a school teacher who bought it for 15 dollars. The watch, with a silver case by Elgin, has remained accurate and faithful since its long passage.

Elmer Rowles Messenger W Flinn Latrobe Adriéne Elgin Company Rowels Shannon Harve Smith Smith

Celebration at Marshfield a large Fourth of July event

The Marshfield Fourth celebration drew large crowds with lodges and churches in charge. Four lodges participated in uniform parade led by E. of P., Woodmen, Red Men and Foresters. Fireworks and a dusk parade ended with Red Men burning a pale face. Prof Gibbs appointed Marshfield Schools superintendent replacing Prof McVay. New York City police report about 490000 dollars in stolen property recovered last year.

Marshfield Athens Lndges School House 5. W. Gibbs Meigs County Sulphur Springs McVay Washington County New York City

Visiting locals and regional guests greet Millfield

Miss Mae and Belle Adamson of Nelsonville visit Miss Lizzie we met in Millfield. J. A. Sprague of Athens calls on friends here Saturday. Mabel Learned of Chauncey visits over Sunday with relatives Linene Wade and May Pert ty in Glouster. Erwin Sandcig of Athens spends Sunday with family. Erwin Woodworth of Athens visits Roy Woodworth and family. Will Mingus of Glouster visits over Sunday. Estelle Woodworth of Pittsburgh visits her parents. Rev. E. A. Gent of Hartford Conn. spends Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Riley Andrews of Glouster calls on Mrs. R. S. Dent. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wade visit Athens Monday. Athens Poultry & Produce Co. announces highest market prices for poultry. Opposite BR and O Passenger Dept, Home phone 509.

Will Mingus Glouster Estelle Woodworth Pittsburg E. A. Gent Hartford, Conn Riley Andrews R.S. Dent Fred Wade Athens

Prominent residents and events in Glouster society

The item highlights local social life with visits by James O Hare, Clyde Henson, and Rev B F Jackson plus Madison Cartwell of Springfield touring Mine No 246. It notes a lawn fete planned by the ladies guild, updates on school painting by Ward & King, and numerous family visits, travels, and neighborhood news across Athens, Lancaster, Zanesville, and Replic.

Local News Notes and Social Happenings in Gloucester Valley

Residents and visitors abound with travel and social updates. Mrs McCoy of Middleport and relatives visit in Gloucester. Happy John of Monakala seen in town with family. local business visits and a possible new location for Hart noted amid town chatter. The Glouster baseball team prepares for a game with Lincoln Nebraska Indians next Thursday at 2 pm. A large crowd is expected for the American Federation of Musicians Local 418 quarterly meeting with a city parade and concert. Several residents travel to Athens, Terre Haute, and Nashville areas for visits and schooling, while city officials report resignations and reassignments at the electrical plant and Glouster Coal Company. The Creek labor force receives pay, highlighting regional wage notes. A stray proverb closes with a note on rest and appetite.

Indians Lincoln Nebraska Kentucky Glouster Iite American Federation of ‘Musicians Germ

Switchboard Upgrade Promises Better Local Phone Service

Miss Stella Palmer just returned from Sulphur Lick Boring after a week installing a new switchboard at the focal office. Patrons of the Home Telephon Vomyun3 will welcome this improvement, long awaited as local service lagged. Management praises the upgrade as a needed advance for better connectivity.

Stella Palmer

Clark's Chapel Socials and Local Notices Report

A fragmentary hometown note from Clark's Chapel reports Mrs. John Snow of Chicago visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Snow and Miss Murtha Filton of Athens, with shoppers seen in Athens on Wednesday. A large group gathered for a surprise at Mrs. Jennie Bean’s home near Clark's Chapel, with cream and cake served. Children’s Day exercises are planned for Sunday morning July 19. A severe accident occurred to the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Formen of Clark's Chapel, with a hatchet injury to a child’s finger requiring four stitches. Mrs. W. Ry Phillips of Hast Taver pool visits friends, and Mr. Whit Shaffer of Athens travels through the area. Miss Jane Philips is on the star list this week, with Mr. and Mrs. Strat noted. Mr. Charles Robinson, previously in poor health, shows signs of improvement.

Clark’s Chapel John Snow Chicago Elizabeth Snow Missy Murtha Filton Athens Bella White Jane Phys Murtha Mary Phillip Jennie Bean Clark Clark's Chapel Sunda Worning Als & Sour Riscbroth W. Ry Phillips Whit Shaffer Jane Phhilips Oo. L. Strat Bot Philips Saghek

Hood's Sarsaparilla Heralded for Purifying Tonic Effects

In a period-tinged notice readers are told that Hood's Sarsaparilla offers purification and tonic benefits beyond a bland health claim. The ad suggests the medicine helps endure heat, improve sleep, and reduce illness, presenting it as a standout remedy of the era.

Hood

Johnson Brothers Coal firm sells platted lands in Ohio

The Johnson Brothers Coal Company plans to sell about sixty acres of surveyed, platted land near Hocking Plains in small parcels. The land is level and well located, with no plans to retain or build on it. It marks an unprecedented move for Ohio coal firms, who rarely sell land, and follows speculation that Plains population will double soon.

Hocking Ohio Johnson Brothers Coal Company Plains Gener Coat Company

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