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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1905

Page

4

Local Social Notes From Glouster And Athens Area

Miss Bertha Cornwell of Glouster visits cousin Miss Lou Valding. Louise Starlin and Miss Pradie Starlin of Athens visit their mother Mrs Rebecca Starlin. Mary Bennett of Athens visits parents Andrew Bennett and friends from Wii. Ice cream and cake served at gathering with Bundy family. Mrs Ezra Green returns from Parkersburg. Quarterly meeting and basket dinner held at Guysville. Mrs John Pickett of Athens visits her mother. Willie Smith recovering from mowing accident. Death of Mrs Wm Winver after illness. funeral at M B K church. John Grosvenor and family depart for Columbus relatives.

Bertha Cornwell Glouster Lou Valding Ira Louise Starlin Pradie Starlin Athens Rebecca Starlin Mary Bennett Athena Andrew Bennett Rece Wii Wi. Bundy Father Wilson J. W. Wilson Ezra Green Parkersburg Guysville John Pickett Basley Willie Smith Wm. Winver M. BK John Grosvenor Columbus

Vanderhoof Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Hannah McCall, visiting Athens for DA work, spent Sunday with her parents in Vanderhoof. Miss Mabel Chase of Parkersburg visited friends here. Mrs. Martha Grigsby traveled to Paducah Kentucky for an extended stay with her husband. Fred Barnhart and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Congrove on Forked Raw Saturday. Dora Capplinger spent Sunday with her parents near Fairview. Perl Parker and Ben Barnhart attended a Brimstone Ridge dance Saturday night. Vees Swaim returned from Pleasant for a week with family. Jos Chase moved in with his son Charles after selling his farm to Mr. Davis of Virginia.

Hannah McCall D. A Athens Mabel Chase Parkersburg Martha Grigsby Paduca Fred Barnhart Congrove Dora Capplinger Fairview Perl Parker Ben Barrhart Brimstone Ridge Vees

Albany Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Misses Pearl and Hortense Graham and Mrs. Starke of Charleston host guests at Dr. and Mrs. Vorhes home. Maud Carpenter visits Marshfield. Jennieg Jolley with Hebbardaville relatives. Shafer couple return to Nelsonville after visiting Shafer’s parents. Lena Lash visits Athens. Mae Vorhes from San Diego stays with W. H. Vorhes. J. H. Carpenter’s relatives visit. McKinstry family hosts. Goldie Morse returns from Zaleski. Edith McCollah visits Nelsonville as Wells family illness improves. Ice cream social planned at Baptist church Saturday July 22. Clarence Dixon improving after horse accident. Otis Wright visits Athens. Grangers buy Atwood Institute property for 1600. Athens youths dine at Hotel Gillogley. picnic honors Mrs. Evans’ 100th birthday. A W Vorhes gifts $10. Mohler buys Mrs. Helwig home on Depa Street. Mrs. W. Mitchell and Ethel return from Cleveland via M. Jewett. funeral of Secretary John Hay attended and other visits noted.

Pearl Graham Hortense Graham Harry 8. Starke Charleston W .Va Vorhes Maud Carpenter Marshfield Ora Duffee Jennieg Jolley Hebbardaville D. Shafer Nelsonville Lena Lash Athens Herbert Whetstone R. G. Wells Baptist Clarch Clarence Dixon Otis Wright Andy Mvans A. W. Vorhes Pomeroy W. M. Mohler M. Jewett John Hay Patin Bay Massillon F. Adair Albany

Arriving at a Verdict Dodd’s Kidney Pills Claim

In Kashequa Pa July 10 special report a Mrs M L Davison recounts thirty years of rheumatism and lame back relieved after taking Dodd’s Kidney Pills. She used two boxes and reports no back pain since. The article says Kuehgan is also declaring Dodd’s Kidney Pills a universal cure for rheumatism.

Kashequa Pennsylvania Dodd M. L. Davison

Hotel Berry Ceiling Fans and Diner Equipment for Sale

E Berry offers for sale the dining room ceiling fans with hangers shafts and small water meter to complete power setup. Includes items used in Hotel Berry dining room along with related hardware. Sale available to match purchaser needs. July 2012.

Berry Uly

County Treasurer Announces Tax Collection Close Date

The County Treasurer states books for the current collection will close on Saturday July 29 and no further taxes will be received for this period. E C Woodworth County Treasurer Athens July 10.

E.C. Woodworth County Treas

Farrar's Change of Heart sparks reform at Fresh Air Fund

Farrar shifts from resenting the Fresh Air Fund children to supporting them after meeting Miss Curtis. He feeds the youngsters and proposes mentoring a troubled waif, suggesting he and Miss Curtis become guardians and potential spouses. The arrangement leads Farrar to pledge ongoing support, tying his estate to the home’s future charity.

Richard B. Shetton Farrar Miss Curtis Fresh Air Fund Fresh Air Varrar Hhis Curtis Rose Farrar Place Richard B. Shelton

Centennial Birthday for Mrs Jane Means in Winger Chapel

About 125 friends gathered at the Philip home in Winger Chapel on July 16 to celebrate Mrs Jane Means widow of Andy Means marking her 100th birthday. She is praised for her health and memory, moving about with ease and sharing memories of her early life while guests enjoyed a large lawn dinner.

Winger Chapel William Phillips Philip Mra Jane Means Andy Means Grany Means Means

Death of J. W. Parker at 28 after illness in Parkersburg

J. W. Parker aged 28 died at his mother's home on Canal Street after weeks of anaemia. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Monday led by Rev. George Washington and burial followed in the old cemetery. A Howard University graduate of 19 4, Parker practiced law in Washington before returning home to recover and later organize the Afro American Building and Loan Association in Parkersburg before his health failed.

J. W. Parker Jennie Parker North Canal Street George Washington Old Cemetery Young Parker Howard University Washington D. C Parkersburg W. Va Afro-American Building and Loan Association

Miss Zella Foster Chosen Principal of Athens High School

Miss Zella Foster was elected by the Athens board of education to succeed M. Matheny as high school principal at $75 monthly. She has eight years in public schools here, five as high school assistant. May Conner was elected assistant to fill Foster’s vacancy. Foster declined Madisonville principalship at $700 yearly. Also ads for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets note their mild laxative effect and local druggists sell them.

Zella Foster Athens Board of Education M. Matheny Schoo Miss Foster Thorouugh Madisonville Miss May Conner

Presbyterian Services Planned With Special Music

The Presbyterian church invites all to Sunday morning and evening services next week. The morning sermon is Divine Help For The Christian and the evening theme God’s Love For Us. Special choir music features Miss Rohrbaugh and Mr Wilson. The pastor hopes to meet members before vacation.

Presbyterian Church

McNary Family Reunion In Houstonville Pa

The McNary family reunion will be held in Houstonville Pennsylvania on August 3. The Bask et Picnic order marks the event as the first home-coming of the clan with many members spread across eastern Ohio and neighboring states. All relatives are urged to attend and spread the invitation.

McNary Houstonville Pennsylvania Ohio

Fragmentary muse from a mirror worshiper

A fragmented lines note a contrast between two calfs and a worshiped figure in a mirror, hinting at an ancient entity favored over a rival. The text is sparse and cryptic, offering little context beyond mythic tension.

Aaron

Tive EYES and their impact on human suffering

The fragment suggests that eyes or vision errors cause significant hardship, sometimes lasting, affecting lives globally. It emphasizes the enduring nature of eye-related dis figures and their potential to cause permanent impairment and widespread suffering.

Grading Progress Marks Highland Park Addition work

McKinstry and Parker advance street and lot grading in Highland Park Addition. They are grading several lots east of Mrs Minear's residence on State Street as work continues.

McKinstry & Parker Highland Park Addition

Eye specialist Dr Monetta to visit multiple towns

Dr Monetta, eye specialist, will appear at Dr McVay's Athens office Amesville, July 25 at Dr Henry's Coolville location, July 27 at Dr Lawrence's. The doctor makes one day visits in each place starting July 25 and ending July 29.

Monetta

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