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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
5
Local column records numerous visits and visits of relatives. Miss Adda Finsterwald returns home to Glouster after a stay with relatives. Several residents from Albany Nelsonville Columbus and Marion are listed as visiting family or hosting guests.
Mayor and Mrs. Hedges host Mrs. B. H. Phillips of Marshfield as a guest. Miss Angie Knox returns to Sam Summer store after vacation. Nora Light visits Columbus friends over Sunday. Fred Hartley and wife return to Alexander Indiana from visit with Knox family. A. J. Kesinger of Lancaster visits Ballard family. Capt. J. B. Allen and Harvey M. Roach travel to Philadelphia for Elks convention. Jeff West B&O agent at Blanchester visits. Mabel Black of Columbus visits Kale family. Mrs. George Foster of Charleston West Virginia returns home with Alberta Carr visiting briefly.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. O'Bleness leave Sunday for Glen Allen North Dakota to spend six weeks as guests of Mrs. O'Bleness' parents Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Wickham. Mr. D. J. Thompson was a Columbus visitor Sunday.
Miss Frances Angell departed Saturday for a brief visit with friends in Chillicothe. Editor C. V. Harris of the Journal spent Saturday and Sunday in Lowell as a guest of his brother.
Mr and Mrs A C Roach and their young daughter are guests of Mrs Stephan in Marietta. Mr and Mrs L G Worstell traveled to Oakland Md where Mrs Worstell will visit her sister. Mrs Nelle Rathbun and Mr Worstell plan to attend the Elks national convention in Philadelphia. Chief Clerk George Gregg of the revenue office spent Sunday at his Circleville home. Miss Elma Bell, guest of Mrs James Palmer and daughter, has returned home.
Mr Dan McKeever of Nelsourle was a guest of friends here on Sunday. Mrs Alston Ellis returned Saturday evening from a several days stay at Put-in-Bay.
Sour stomach and indigestion relief claim by Kodol Digests What You Eat. The ad promotes Kodol for dyspepsia as cleansing strengthening and nourishing the stomach lining. Includes testimonial from S S Ball Ravenswood West Virginia. Produced by E C DeWitt & Co Chicago.
Mr and Mrs L A Sprague left Saturday for a visit with relatives at Tupper s Plains.
Miss Kittie Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Potter formerly of this city now of Charleston is visiting Miss Florence Clayton as a guest during her stay.
Miss Gabrielle Hoodlet is the guest of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hoodlet in Marshfield. Miss Ena Nelson daughter of Clerk Alex Nelson is visiting friends in Glouster.
Fred McCoy, a business visitor, was in Glouster on Friday evening and may relocate to the Magic City for future opportunities. He appeared engaged with local prospects and industry contacts during his visit.
H. H. Heinier vice president and G. E. Tetrick manager of stores of Sunday Creek Coal company were business visitors at the local offices on Friday.
Mrs J C Jones and daughter Alleta left for Chillicothe to visit relatives. Miss Effie Morgan of Murray City visits Mr and Mrs W E Hoodlet. Mrs W W Brown of Middleport visits her parents Mr and Mrs D A R McKinstry. Several women guests stay with Mr and Mrs Stanley Dew in Nelsonville Friday evening. Mr William Calvert and Charlie Calvert were in Glouster on business. Grace Davis Noyes of Charleston West Virginia visits her parents in town. Mary Musgrave has returned from Mexico with cousin Virginia Wilson visiting.
Mrs William Hanna of Bowers town Ohio is visiting her sister Miss Burnice Barnes in the ladies dormitory and her aunt Mrs C M Copeland. Mr and Mrs Stanley Dew and little daughter Jeanette of Nelsonville were guests today of Mr and Mrs E C Burchfield.
Mrs. E B Bean departed Monday for Nashville Tennessee to join her husband who is engaged in business there.
Hon O T Corson of Columbus, editor of the Ohio Educational Monthly and former State Commissioner of Common Schools, addressed a large Ewing Hall audience last evening and spoke at university chapel. He praised campus growth yet argued that student body, not buildings, marks a university’s true growth.
Mrs Lockridge of Brownsville Pennsylvania is the guest of Mrs William Cornell. The brief social item notes hospitality and local hosting in Brownsville society circles.
The G. G. Circle enjoyed a delightful Monday evening at Mrs. P. G. Pratt’s West State street home. Elegant refreshments were served and all attendees had an enjoyable evening.
Little Beatrice Burch suffers malaria fever at her Cemetery street home. Mrs. Michael Hayes left for Jackson to visit Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hayes.
Mr and Mrs W B Southerton traveled to Pomeroy to visit Mrs Neutzling and Mr Neutzling over Sunday, staying with the couple’s parents before returning home today.
Mrs. E. C. Rothman departs for Cleveland to visit relatives for a few weeks, traveling from her home.
Mrs John Fulwider and her son from Mansfield return home after a two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Henry Fulwider and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wolfe depart today for Lakeside for a several weeks outing.
Capt. Webster Thomas and his daughter Minnie departed yesterday for their home in Dayton Tennessee after visiting his sister Mrs D C Cornwell and brother W A Thomas.
Mr. Carl Berry Mr. Edward Walker and Mr. Conrad Josten left today for a week at Summerland Beach and will then visit Sulphur Lick Springs for further time away from home.
Mr. H. Q. Wasson assistant general freight agent of the Hocking Valley railroad was in the city Saturday on company business.
Mrs EB T Merwin and her young daughter from Sewickley Pa arrived Monday and will stay with Dr and Mrs J T Merwin for the month as guests.
Mr. George J. King of the Direct Legislation League leaves for Gloucester for a three day speaking tour across the county making addresses.
Mrs Grace Davis Noyes of Charleston West Virginia has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Davis and departed Monday to return home.
J B Fulton traveled to Cincinnati on business and conducted meetings Monday with local firms. The visit highlighted coordination between regional offices and potential partnerships in the area.
Nora Cavanaugh and Celia Dwyer were seen as shopping visitors in the city on Saturday, suggesting a casual outing by these two individuals.
Four weeks remain until the Athens county Fair with Van Gorder's Wild Animal Circus and The Great Buried Alive Show. The management promises clean, first class attractions, no gambling, and continuous entertainment on August 13 14 and 15 with excursions and ample accommodations for crowds.
J. A. Fuller has accepted a post as manager of the local branch of Central Union Telephone. He succeeds L. O. Trunk, who resigns for health reasons and will travel to California. Fuller, with three years at the company, rises from the bottom to the management role and will take over before August first after the auditor completes the old manager's clearance.
The Athens County Fair and Races runs over three days August 13 14 and 15 featuring racing events and fair attractions. The event showcases local competitors and community entertainment at the county fairgrounds.
A Chicago to Cincinnati dated letter from a recently separated husband mocks women and marriage. He plans to travel, hopes to return after a year, and laments deceitful wives while offering grim humor about romance and independence. The writer, identified as Evert Pritchard, reflects on marital woes.
Auditor Walker completes the half year apportionment ending July 1 1907 detailing allocations to Buchtel Athens Nelsonville Glouster Jacksonville Trimble York townships totals for state and municipal funds and county poor fund The county treasury will distribute 22618 76 to four funds The report notes 71 saloons on May 1907 with ten leaving Athens and one opening in Glouster reducing Athens tally to 62 and enabling a 362 13 distribution to the village The ten exits paid 74 25 each for time served
Zelda Ohio July 17 The Board of Education met to set school plans for the year hiring teachers for 12 districts including Chase Pleasanton Hickory Grove Wallace Brooks Center Stake Golden Biddle Bassets Sharp Wines Jolly Hebberdaville and others at forty dollars monthly plus janitor and institute costs. A seven month term with possible extension depends on funds. Board members Tyrank Bird’s Carl Stenley ME Plerte sed Taineiehowon.
J B Jones of Alexander repaired a bridge near his home and received 1 from commissioners. An auditor’s warrant later listed the sum as 100, causing rumors among creditors. Jones explains the mistake, but all parties regret the error while the history remains unresolved.
A large crowd from this area returned from Athens recently carrying whiskey and claimed they can obtain as much as they want. The message hints at a local option or policy affecting access to liquor.
Bigger and better than ever the Ath ens County Fair and Races runs August 13 14 and 15 with events listed for the weekend.
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