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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1902

Page

8

Albany News Briefs on Local Schools and Weather

Albany and Marshfields residents report severe rainstorms over the past days impacting homes and schools. An educational meeting at the Curhontale church attracted a large audience. parishioners showed strong interest and plans were announced to improve the school building and county education efforts.

MH Dison Moe Ehurch Curhontale Hw Board of Edention Ptem Athens County Albany

Local notices and social items from Hubbardsville

Ice cream social at W G Shaf ters drew many locals on Saturday evening. Two cases of whooping cough reported in the area. Mrs Ross hosts Dossie Lambee from Nelsonville and Pauline Jordan visits Athens. Hubbardsville beat Fisher 7 to 0 in a ball game hosted by the home team.

Chas Knight W. G. Shafters Ittle Herald Eve Jordan Mrs. Ross Dossie Lambee Nelsonville J. Crossen Aliss Pauline Jordan Athens Panry Wingo Geo. Williams Jobson Shaffer Waldo Shaffer Peter Vorkes Hubbardsville Fisher Ed Moguta R. Sheldon James Biddle Day Stewart Cass James Crosaen

Local Social Gatherings and Visits Highlight Community Weekend

Bethany M Green and family of Coolville visited Mr and Mrs Grant Rasgell over Sunday. Misa Ivie Windsor stayed with her sister Mrs L Runnion at Lottridge. Maude Phipps of Athens visited relatives nearby. Mrs Frank Sholl of West Virginia visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lous Grubb. An ice cream social at J In Petray's home Saturday evening drew a large crowd and a merry evening. Mrs A Smith of Cincinnati visited her parents Mr and Mrs B Hayes.

M. Green Coolville Grant Rasgell Misa Ivie Windsor L. Runnion Lottridge Maude Phipps Athens Frank Sholl West Virginia Lous Grubb Petray A. Smith Cincinnati B. Hayes Tnere

Town Notes On Family Return And Social Gatherings

Mrs Edson Kyle returned home Saturday from Monnette where he has been the past ten weeks. Several from this place attended the ice cream supper at Lester Clark's Saturday night. All report a year time. Messrs Marvey Shaw and Emmett Riley of South Canaan attended the Clark's supper. Several young girls have rented a cottage on the camp grounds and intend to go Friday.

Lottridge Edson Kyle Monnette Lester Clark Marvey Shaw Emmett Riley South Canaan Clark

Local Social Notes From Hull and Surrounding Areas

Mr. Frank Lawrence returns home from Sour Lake Texas on Thursday. Miss Lacy Mansfield begins her eastern trip on Friday. Mrs W C Jones and sister visit Dr Copeland of Shade. The Crawfords of Canaan visit Jamca and Mary Crawford. Mrs Mary Sams and Miss Cora An thous visit W C Jones. Young people busy berry picking. Miss Lilly Hawk and Miss Coen visit at Stewart. Mrs Sante Shots visits friends at Anthony and Judson on Monday.

Frank Lawrence Sour Lake Texas Lacy Mansfield W. C. Jones Dr. Copeland Shade Anna Alma Crawford Canaan Jamca B. Crawford Mary Sams Mixs Cora Anthous Lysander Berriea Misees Lilly Hawk Linds Coen Mies Coen Stewart Mrs. Sante Anthony Judson

Local items report community visits and farming notes

Pen Rose near Columbus returns after two operations in Columbus. Kenneth Sams of Lysander recovering at home. Crawford builds bridge at Gay Wie, Joe Haawh completes masonry work. Profs Oline and Coastrap lecture locally. Oats crop praised after wet spring. Willow Creek ball team undefeated and plans county tour. Various visits among Athens Judaon Judson and Lysander residents noted.

Pen Rose Columbus Kenneth Sams Lysander Crawford Neur Gay Basiness Joseph Haawh Hlot Madissean Pate Reaueder Judaon Ambrose Mulligan Athens Gen. Douglas Rosa Sheridan H. T. Mulligan Joh Bobo Floodwood Weaver Bobo Oline Judson Coastrap Lacey Mulligan Edward Rose Thomas Phillips Holly Kelley Thomas Davis Jerseyville Willow Creek

Local Social Roundup in Jacksonville Mississippi

Maggie and Nellie O Leary host Mary O Leary of Middlesport. Jennie Brock honored by Mattie and Iva Shirley with about 35 guests. George Rambo marks seventh birthday with park outing and treats. News missives on Kempton family illness and local visits plus several named residents and guests.

Local Social Notes From Millfield Area

Millfield and Hebbardsville residents spent Sunday visiting relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hawans of Glouster, LL B McDaniel and wife, Miss Lydia Hixon of McDougall, Mrs W W Ackley, Mrs Chas Bayes and children, Miss Ada Finsterwald of Athens visiting Evan Dent, and Miss A Morris of Athens calling on friends in town.

Beswe Dent Aud Lewis Hasselt Hebbardsville Millian Hawans Glouster Bar LL B. McDaniel Lydia Hixon of McDougall W. W. Ackley Mia Chas Bayes Columbay Ada Finsterwald Athens Evan Dent

Rainy season boosts farming prospects in YOUBA area

The piece notes welcome rains aiding farmers in YOUBA. It records multiple local residents visiting relatives and attending events. Names include Calvin Russell Dana Moore Sir Elijah Stone and several families, with community activities such as church services and pipe line progress from Orlert to Joy toward the Hocking river.

Local Social Notes and Small Town Visits

Vanderhou s Ralph Byron and family of John town Pa are visiting relatives here. Charles Root and family of Columbus are guests of Leander Harris. Mrs Tabiatha Chase is improving. Ice cream supper at Lester Clark’s Saturday night. Mike Smith of Lattridge visiting Wm Jeffers. H D Henry of Athens visiting Ed Gifford. Harry Oweng of Grafton Wa visiting grandparents W H Garfiman. Fredy Joy home from Janesville Wis for vacation. Mrs W S Henderson ill again. Dr Alderman of Athens consulted with Dr Howard. C D Gift leaves Beasley Bros mill for a job in MoDoc coal mines. Stella Hobson of Athens visiting O M Lovell. AL Logan and Carl Brawley in Columbus. Maria Carpenter visited Mr Carpenter after Philippines service with 18th U S Infantry. Joseph Fleming of Stockport visited relatives. Clyde Woodring of Athens on business. HB McCalley of Williamstown WV new section boss for the division. J G Moore a Marietta visitor. Mary Lincott farm oil well drilled Saturday 3 to 10 barrels. Edna Daugherty of Gloucester visiting Mrs Walter Gilligan. Mrs Harry Porter back from Chesterhill. Lucile Curtis and Helen Ogg visiting Mrs D B Fuller in Atheny. Blanche Barris of Qualey visiting sister Alis J G Moore. Gladys Wheeler spending week with Mrs Treacy Joy.

H. D. Henry Atheny Ed. Gifford Harry Oweng Grafton W. Va W. H. Garfiman Fredy Joy Janesville Wis W.S. Henderson Seriously Dr. Alderman Athens Howard C.D. Gift Beasley Bros Modoc Stella Hobson Joseph Fleming Stockport Clyde Woodring HB. M. McCalley Williamstown MLC J. G. Moore Marietta Mary Lincott Edna Daugherty Glouster Walter Gilligan Harry Porter Chesterhill Lucile Curtis Helen Ogg Mra D. DB. Fuller Blanche Barris Qualey Alis J G. Moore Gladys Wheeler Treacy Joy Joy

Family Sunday Visit and Local Obituaries

Big Run residents Riley and Leonard McGill visited grandfather Foot McGill at Frost over Sunday and Monday. A. E. Kline died in Columbus from appendicitis and was buried at Haga Cemetery. The Featherstone farm’s second gas well is now tubed. Mrs. J. B. Rathburn visited relatives in Bishopville Tuesday.

Riley Leonard McGill Foot McGill A. E. Kline Columbus Haga Cemetery Featherstone Farm J. BR. Rathburn Bishopville

Athens Notes and Local Movements in Brief

Mr. D. M. Sechalis was seen in Athens shopping last week. Rev. Lowe of Athens preached at Air Line on Sunday on The Higher Life of Man. Several from here attended the Cheshire camp meeting. Ively has returned from an extended visit in West Virginia.

D. M. Sechalis Athens Rev. Lowe Air Line Cheshire Ively West Virginia

Pratt's Fork Social Notes With Visiting Residents

Isaac Blackwell and daughter of Columbus visit friends and relatives. Grace Henderson of Athens stays with Miss Hate Williams, Jeruthy. John Proadour of Athens visits Homer Meighen and family. Mills of Syracuse visits Hanks Ator and wife. Fern Grim of Burlington visits sister Mrs BR Burson. Arthur Meighen and Pearl Helwiz attend with Misses Flom Carrue and Con a Caqage at Lr itord Sunday. Church and basket dinner planned Saturday August 8 with speakers Heun and others expected. township schools urged strong attendance.

Isaac Blackwell Columbus Grace Henderson Athens Wits Hate Williams Jeeruthy John Proadour Athens Homer Meighen Mr. Mills Syracuse Hanks Ator Hala King Guese Acc Guthrie Flora Sama Sanday Fern Grim Burlinghim BR. 0. Burson Arthur Meighen Pearl Helwiz Mises Flom Carrue New Zion Townel Lieldi Thin Place

Local Social Notes From Athens Area Gatherings

Saturday and Sunday visits mark social activity. Woodrat in Athens hosts, and Glidden family guests include Grace and Clarence. Ice cream supper at M E church netted 316.30. Officials elected at Sunday service include Superintendent G. W. Dewees and secretary Lillie Watson, with other local visitors from Sewickly, Bellaire, and Youba.

Children Day Services At Shade Well Attended

The annual children's day programs were held and praised for their quality with Miss Mary Williams receiving credit for training. Various visitors from Athens and surrounding areas attended, including Mr and Mrs R A Creamer and children. The state evangelist of the Christian church will preach Thursday evening.

O. Sanborn Emma Florence Athens The Christian Church L. W. Roberts A. C. Creamer

Police Court Incidents in Athens Disturbances

Nelson Parsons a miner at Loahing drank heavily and cursed near the B and Q 8 West railroad depot causing a disturbance Sunday morning. He was arrested Monday evening by Policeman Woodruff and brought before Mayor Logan with costs. Charles Morrison a tailor at Warne Road grocery building second floor and Jon Wootruff became intoxicated Monday evening and caused a disturbance. Morrison was arrested after Woodruff disappeared. Wootruff was arraigned before Mayor Logan Tuesday morning and fined with costs.

Nelson Parsons Loahing Athens Woodra Parsons Logan Charles A. Morrison Warne Road Jon Wootrif Woodruff Morrison Costa

Death in Chauncey: Mrs Addie Schoonover Buried

Mrs Addie Schoonover of Chauncey died Sunday morning and was buried in Nye cemetery Tuesday. She leaves a husband and two sons. She was a member of the Pocahontas and Rebecca Lodges. Her funeral was largely attended.

Chauncey Addie Schoonover Nye

Gas well blowout at Guffy No 2 near Sour Lake described

Frank Lawrence of Huil Well reports a disastrous gas blowout at Guffy No 2 drilled by McKallip Bros near Sour Lake Texas. A 250 foot high mud and gas geyser followed an 850 foot well depth as casing failed and derrick, rig, and pumps were hurled by 600 psi pressure. Witnesses compared the display to Spindle Top. loss estimated in thousands. Photos from Lawrence capture stages of the event.

Frank Lawrence Huil MeKeliip Bros Frank Lawrences Ifchl Sour Lake Athens Mealy Bro T. Cc. McSallip Home Gas Company Lawrence Sor Texas Sterson Lawrence McKallip Bros Beaumont Spindle Top Landon Air Lawrence

Athens Boys Win Second Game in Glouster Series

The Athens baseball team visited Glouster Friday for a return game between colored teams. Close contest with Athens winning the first and Glouster the second, final score 10 to 9 for Glouster amid strong attendance and noted performances by Lockhart and Wade.

Glouster Athens Nelsonville Glousier Lockhart Wade Glonster

Renowned specialists offer free visits in Athens campaign

Advertisers promise free examinations and medicines for chronic diseases deafness cataracts and nervous disorders. They claim electrical absorption cures, no pain or knives, and promise tests for kidney trouble and male or female disorders. Married ladies must attend with husbands. Office hours 7 30 am to 7 30 pm with dates and hotel to be remembered.

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OUT OF Town News Albant Bethany HULL Angels Ridge Jacksonville Maggie Nellie O'Leary Mary O'Leary Middleport Mattie Iva Shirley Jennie Brock Maggie Kernan Sadie Matthews Pittsburg James Ginnan George Rambo Isis Little Friends Rambo George G. E. Rummel Gladya Minersville Wm. Southard Jesse Allensworth Midelnport Elza Morris Millfield Youba Calvin Russell Dana Moore Bashan Elijah Stone Webley Bingham Carrie Danfee G. E.rathrived Ceram Oyer EL ¢Hareh Hoscor Yechina Cootvalle TD. J. Dunfeets Seveday Kang Duwler Meee Delia Dow Melsonvill J. A. Salter Orlert Hocking River C. E. Turley Dowler Church Sanday Ralph Byron Johntown Charles Root Leander Harris Tabiatha Chase Mike Smith Lattridge Wm. Jeffers Amesville Pratt’s W. Y Rowles Woodrat Will Glidden Grace Clarence Harley Russell Haddon Dse B. C. Hayes Uear Frost M. ES c Sarah Wilson Ada Sewickly Ed. Hamilton Martha Hamilton Jake Dye Mra Cill M. Score Bellaire Ira Mickle Lester Mickle M. E. Church G. W., Dewees Watson Webster Lillie Watson R.A. Jones Maggie Parker Nannie Griffen Dye S. K. Burson E. L. Sargent New Presbyterian Church Master Orland Oxter Elizabeth Cowen DR. Fenner Fenner St. Fenner Waggoner Knobeville St.vitus Berry Hotel Sterling Ar Reast Emery CO Chet Tex Tor
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