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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1907

Page

8

Visiting Friends and Relatives in Canaanville

Out of Town News notes residents and guests from Athens visiting Canaanville. Jennie Halburt visits Athens friends. Myra Sutton and Myra Webster with Chas Sheldon visit. Miss Lucy Halburt attends Epworth League convention in Athens. Laura Graham returns home after a week here.

Jennie Halburt Athens Myra Sutton Ray Burch George Starkey Harry Wilson Myra Webster Chas. Sheldon Lucy Halburt George Foster Waldo Baird Charleston W. Va Laura Lewis Graham

Local Notes From Athens Area Families

Mrs Fannie McCathran rushed to Athens for her daughter Mrs Harry Moore’s illness with the latter’s condition slowly improving. Barker family hosted Chauncey visits. Grace McCathran and Maggie Stage stayed with Mr Harry Moore. Emma Turner returns to Circle Hill. Mrs Owen Martin and children visited her mother in Stewart. Ferguson family from Chauncey visited Lydia Beachout. Hugh Kyger and Will Graham, Clinton Mathews visited Chauncey and Athens friends. Hunter of Nelsonville visited H M Barker family. Earl Coon ill but improving after fears of appendicitis. Bart Davidson of Athens called on Ira Hillyer. Denziel and George Gabriel Jr went to Nelsonville. Godia South visited her sister in Floodwood. W A Stage of O A called on friends. Anna and Zinnia Scott from Salem visited Mrs Fletcher Hawk.

Fannie McCathran Athens Harry Moore Moore H. M. Barker Chauncey Barker J. N. McHarg Grace McCathran Maggie Stage Emma Turner Bud Musgrave Circle Hill Owen Martin Stewart James Ferguson Norma Lydia Beachout Hugh Kyger Will Graham Clinton Mathews James McHarg Hunter Nelsonville Earl Coon Denziel George Gabriel, Jr Godia South Floodwood W. A O. A Anna Zinnia Scott Salem Fletcher Hawk

Travel disrupted by visits across towns

Mr Walter Cook halted in Indianapolis for a Sunday visit with Mr Dan McGee before heading to Pittsburg to see home friends. James McGee returns to New Lexington after a brief stay with his parents Mr and Mrs James McGee. Val Wells leaves for Jefferson County to work at Morris-Poston mines. R R Johnson travels from Athens on Sunday to visit home.

Walter Cook Indianapolis Dan McGee Pittsburg James McGee New Lexington Val Wells Jefferson County Morris-Poston R. R. Johnson Athens

Doan’s Kidney Pills Advised by Athens Resident

Mrs. R. B. Hutchinson of 123 Morris Ave Athens Ohio reports severe bladder inflammation improving after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Henderson’s drug store. She states three boxes brought marked health recovery, endorsing the remedy for kidney ailments and related symptoms.

Dean Athens R. B. Hutchinson Morris Ave Ohio Daon Henderson Doan

Town House Visitors and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs James McCornas of Carpenter visited Mrs Tewksbury's family Sunday. Warley West bought a new horse and buggy. Mrs George Gilmer is improving after illness. Grange meeting drew many from the area in Albany Saturday. Mr and Mrs T N Foster of Albany visited John Rickey Sunday. Mr and Mrs W Tewksbury hosted Mr and Mrs Harry Wright of Gloucester and Mr and Mrs Chase of Carpenter Sunday. Edward Robinett and Charles Bobo of Marshfield came to see sister Belle Fought who has been ill. William Nichols called on friends at Carpenter Saturday evening.

W. H. Hyde Blanche King James Crooks King Marion Koons Athens Aaron Koons Mynta Spitzer Clara Gillespie Modoc van Nile Warley West George Gilmer Grange Albany T. N. Foster John Rickey W. Tewksbury Harry Wright Glouster Mrs. Chase Carpenter Edward Robinett Charles Bobo Marshfield Belle Fought

The Mask of Health and Miona Stomach Tablets

Many in Athens mistake good health for health and suffer indigestion with symptoms like headaches sleep disturbance and distress after eating. Miona stomach tablets are touted as a universal remedy by Henderson-Crider with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure.

Athens Henderson-Crider Miona Opticians Oculists

Salem residents mark Sunday with visits and services

Stella Herald of Hamley spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Finney. Maud Nice of Marshfield visited Miss Minnie Finney. Meda Grace Ida Finney Willie Howell Erlina and Arthur Finney from the Plains were Sunday guests of Will Hamer. Rev Hysel of Marshfield preached Sunday evening. Lou Grace and Maud Grace visited Nelsonville. Henry Morgan Erastus Johnson and families stayed with grandpa Mosley. Dock Young and family of Hamley visited John Rollins. John Grace of Nelsonville called on A Grace. Daggett and Twiss of Athens visited Dall Lee.

Stella Herald Hamley H. B. Finney Maud Nice Marshfield Minnie Finney Meda Grace Ida Finney Willie Howell Erlina Arthur Finney the Plains Salem Will Hamer Hysel Lou Grace Maud Grace Nelsonville Henry Morgan Erastus Johnson Grandpa Mosley Dock Young John Rollins John Grace A. Grace Mr. Daggett Twiss Athens Dall Lee

Hocking Valley awards large contracts for Logan shops

The Hocking Valley Railway moves to completion of Logan shops by letting contracts for electrical equipment and engines. The Bullock company of Cincinnati, part of Allis Chalmers, will supply electrical machinery while Buckeye Engine of Salem, Ohio, provides the engines. The shops will house 600 horsepower and feature modern economical devices.

Hocking Valley Logan Bullock Company of Cincinnati Allis-Chalmers Buckeye Engine Company Salem Ohio

Franklin Avenue Paving Survey Underway

The survey of Franklin Avenue for paving has begun and paving is expected to start soon.

Franklin Avenue

Reunion of 71st O V L S W Infantry at Newark Ohio

Postcards invite members of the 7th O V L S W Infantry and the 17th to a two day reunion in Newark Ohio on August 4 and 5. The Athens delegation seeks large turnout and local Company B veterans are urged to participate.

S. W. Infantry Newark Ohio Old 17Th Athens

Two-Year Agreement Called For By Pittsburg Coal Operator

Francis L. Robins of Pittsburg told the Ko Koals at their annual meeting that operators and mine workers must revive the joint two-year agreement. He pledged that operators would do their part to bring the matter to a settlement for the coal trade.

Francis L. Robins Pittsburg

Permits to Wed For Six Couples In Ohio District

James G. Russell 25 merchant of Stewart weds Stella M. Colwell 21 of Coolville. Clarence Goldsberry 19 farmer of Shade weds Ada Hartley 17 of Judson. Pearl R. Russell 22 mailcarrier weds Dora E. Frost 19, both of Frost. Henry A. Kelch 29 machinist weds Emily Riddell 28 of Nelsonville. Elmer Gabriel 26 clerk weds Emma A. Laird 23 of Athens.

James G. Russell Merchant of Stewart Stella M. Colwell Coolville Clarence Goldsberry Shade Ada Hartley Judson Pearl R. Russell Dora E. Frost Frost Henry A. Kelch Emily Riddell Nelsonville Elmer Gabriel Emma A. Laird Athens

Heavy taxpayers listed in Ames township totals

Tax rolls show names and amounts for Ames Township Amesville Village and Bern Township with the totals 91 300 00 30 085 00 and 34 735 00. Assessor credits include A W Kurn J O Andrew and many residents and companies with payments ranging from 60 to 5045 dollars. Counts and sums indicate substantial local property taxes across multiple communities and firms.

A. W. Kurn J. O. Andrew Alice Oil Co A. J. Brown Eva Balderson J. E. Boudinott S. Brown J. J. Beasley E. H. Browley F. W. Cone Lewis Carpenter Edw. Donaldson H. C. Finch D. Flemming G. D. Fleming T. M. Flemming W. Flemming G. A. Gardner Co. W. Greer S&s. Bard Melters S. Glazier L. V C. H. Wyatt Wm. Warren Chas. Wolf R. G. Wolf W. R. Burns Amesville Village David Dyson G. C. Dyson John T. Flemming F. W. Gibson Flora Gray Catherine A. Henry Joseph Henry W. P. Hoisington Sarah C. Henry J. G. Moore A. C. Pointer & Sons Mary 8. Phillips E. A. Smith J. C. Snedecker Jennie Wheeler Bern Township

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens and Surrounding Townships

A compilation of recent transfers lists numerous Athens and area property changes. Notable entries include Michael and Worstell transferring lot 54 to William Dalton for 100 dollars and A O Hungerford transferring lot 46 for 400 dollars. Several parcels involve no stated consideration.

Michael and Worstell William Dalton C. H. Wiltsie J. W. Spiers A. O. Hungerford Albert Riley Alva C. Verity Jos. Alberni James Hounestine Athens Village Jesse A. Watkins James Cassels Chas. Super Mary L. Super D. A. Bardin Ohio University Albany W. J. Allen Chas. B. Robinett Carthage John Hawk Ella Hawk Theodore Hawk Ellsworth King Edward Addie Norris Henry Lobdell Chauncey Ellen W. Young Samuel Coulson Glouster Hannah Steed James A. Cambell Nelsonville M. H. Lutz Schell Lutz Troy Flora E. Johnson Thomas A. Henson Trimble George W. Davis Mary J. Palmer Waterloo Ohio State Winchester Coal and Mining Co Wm. Shingler

Chautauqua and Excur sions From Athens This July

Travel specials list from Athens offering special excursion rates to Chautauqua New York and Northern Michigan in July with return windows through late August. Michigan fishing rates run to September 30. Jamestown Exposition tickets on sale now with short return options. Grand Lodge BPOE and New England Old Week events feature extended return possibilities. Agents Bean and Blackwood promote sales from Union Station.

Michigan Lake County Athens Chautauqua N. Y Northern Michigan Ann Arbor R. R Michigan Jamestown Exposition Philadelphia Grand Lodge B. P. O. E Boston Mass New England

Ung Man Injured by 30 Foot Fall

George Graham a young bricklayer on the new school building fell 30 feet from a ladder at 2 30 while cleaning brick work. He landed on his left side fracturing the left thigh. Dr C S McDougall treated him on the ground and he was taken home in Taylor s ambulance. Further injuries feared. He is son of Will Graham the painter.

Ung C. S. McDougall Taylor's Ambulance Will Graham

Kodol Digests Food for Quick Relief Sold by Cline’s Pharmacy

When indigestion or stomach trouble appears take a little Kodol for prompt relief. A vegetable acid compound containing the juices of a healthy stomach. Kodol digests what you eat and helps your food do you good. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

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