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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1904

Page

5

Local notes of births visits and travels in Athens county

Willis Casley is very ill with typhoid fever. A daughter born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Henry. A son born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Clark. Many residents and visitors from Columbus McConnelsville Zanesville Cincinnati and New York are listed for visits business and family events. Local travels include Mrs. Beaton in New York and Boston trips for Mr. Golden. numerous social calls and confirmations of forthcoming events.

L. H. Clark H. L. Jones McConnelsville Winfield Scott Columbus H. D. Henry T. L. Morgan George E. McEndree Cumberland John Welch New York City T. O. Pickering Theodore Pickering Floyd Crider Huntington W. Va Bess Casley Cincinnati Fred Davis Jesse Davis Anna Bessor Chicago George Bessor Nellie James Louise Carpenter Waggoner Hoover Crooks Lawrence Lille Faris Charles Hill Plains Dauties Johnson Bros. Mines Hill W.B. Golden Bank of Athens New York George A. Beaton Plainfield N. J Golden Metropolis Coney Island Mr. Golden Mr. Beaton Boston Springfield Hartford Providence New England

Prohibition Party Nominees Ratified at Athens Social

Last Friday evening at D. Cornwell's residence in Athens the Prohibitionists gathered to ratify the party nominees Swallow of Pennsylvania and Carroll of Texas for national standard bearers. Lanterns lit the lawn. ice cream and cake were served. Rev. Dr. Connor presided and spoke briefly. Rev. A. B. Bourquard of Marshfield gave the principal address. Rev. Dr. Lowe was absent. Wm. Cornell of Chauncey and Deaconess Bourquard of Mechaniceburg also spoke.

Cornwell Athens Prohibition Party Swallow Pennsylvania Carroll Texas Dr. Connor A. B. Bourquard Marshfield Dr. Lowe Wm. Cornell Chauncey Bourquard Mechaniceburg

Marriage License Notices in Nelsonville and Nearby Areas

Marriage license notices list partners including Joan Wright and Myrtle Sweazy in Nelsonville Elmer B Radford and Lulu D Clark in Athens Samuel Wakeley and Lydia Byers Luhrig Daniel Baker and Bertha A Spenc er in Coolville Fred W Roberts and Mai Elliott in Nelsonville Geo Stufflebean and Cyntha Rud dale in Nelsonville Benjamin Burchfield in Glouster and Jane Vaughn in Hollister.

Joan Wright Myrtle Sweazy Nelsonville Elmer B. Radford Lulu D. Clark Athens Samuel Wakeley Lydia Byers Luhrig Daniel Baker Bertha A. Spencer Coolville Fred W. Roberts Mai Elliott Geo. Stufflebean Cyntha Ruddale Benjamin Burchfield Glouster Jane Vaughn Hollister

First Inmate Dies At State Hospital

Marcus Van Riper aged 32 died Monday night at the state hospital. His remains were shipped Tuesday to his home in Circleville. Van Riper was the first inmate to die among those recently brought to the institution from Pickaway county.

Marcus van Riper State Hospital Circleville van Ruper Pickaway County

Oil Drillers Fined for Fast Driving in Athens

Ed R. A. Haas P J Laughton both oil drillers in Canaan township and A D Fuller of Rome township were arrested last week for fast driving through Athens streets. They appeared before Mayor Logan, paid fines of 5 dollars plus 80 cents costs each totaling 7 80, and were released.

R. A. Haas P. J. Laughton Canaan Township A. D. Fuller Rome Township Athens Logan

Birth notice missing publication for Elyria couple

An unaccountable oversight left unpublished the birth notice of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Schrantz of Elyria on July 6. The University Quartet performed in Albany with accompanying soloists. Judge J. M. Wood harvested and sold 400 to 500 bushels of wheat grading 61 pounds per bushel to Barth Mills, fetching top market price.

T. L. Schrantz Elyria University Messrs Waggoner Hoover Crooks Lawrence Albany Edna Thompson Marie Hine George DeCamp J. M. Wood Barth Mills

Highland Park Addition plat approved in Athens Ohio

An ordinance approves the Highland Park Addition plat by McKinstry Parker and Rose in the village of Athens Ohio. The lots numbered 1469 to 1513 are to be recorded in the county recorder's office. The ordinance takes effect per law with signatures from the mayor and clerk pro tem dated July 22 and July 28 1904.

Highland Park Athens Ohio McKinstry, Parker and Rose Recorder’s Office

Marshfield Prohibitionists Organize Local Club

Marshfield July 26 enthusiasm marked a Prohibitionists meeting at A. E. Downard home. A permanent club was formed with A. E. Downard elected president Frank Swaim vice president Mitford Russell secretary Andrew Nichols treasurer. Revs Ireland and Bourquard gave brief talks and refreshments were served. The group set to meet again in a week at Charles Withers home.

Marshfield A. E. Downard Frank Swaim Mitford Russell Andrew Nichols Ireland M. P. Church Bourquard M. E. Church Charles Withers

Pittsburg Dispatch Souvenir Edition on the World’s Fair

The Pittsburg Dispatch July 17 souvenir edition details the St Louis World’s Fair. It highlights what visitors should know before touring, focusing on the utilitarian aspects, show extent and costs, and how long a stay might require. It aims to inform readers planning a summer visit.

Pittsburg Dispatch St. Louis

Nice Family Reunion Honors Rebecca Nice at 85th Birthday

Rebecca T Nice’s descendants gathered at Big Run on Sunday July 24 for a reunion honoring her eighty fifth birthday. Forty eight family members enjoyed an elegant dinner as part of the day’s celebrations. Mrs Nice, widow of Phillip Nice, is mother to eighteen children, fourteen living, grandmother to ninety, great grandmother to fifty, and great great grandmother to two. Attendees included Isaac Nice Shade Fred H Nice Marshfield Thomas Nice Wolf Creek Alfred Nice Big Run Henry Nice Big Run Arena McAlister Carbonhill Catherine Carrigan Carbonhill Almeda Thompson Bishopville Elizabeth Barrows Frost and Lacy Davis Dunbar. Absent were Phillip Nice Marietta A V Nice Dayton Andrew Nice Guthrie Oklahoma Reuben Nice Paola Indiana.

Rebecca T. Nice Mrs. Nice Big Run Mra. Nice Phillip Nice Isaac Nice Shade Fred H. Nice Marshfield Thomas Nice Wolf Creek Alfred Nice Big Ran Henry Nice Arena McAlister Caronbhill Catharine Carrigan Carbonhill Almeda Thompson Bishopville Elizabeth Barrows Frost Lacy Davis Dunbar Marietta A. V. Nice Dayton Andrew Nice Guthrie, Okla Reuben Nice Paola Indiana

Albany Farm Sold to West Virginia Interests

John Gillogly sold the 150 acre McElroy property near Albany to West Virginia parties. The buyer group recently disposed of oil and coal lands at a good figure, and about half the farm is held in the corporation.

John Gillogly McElroy West Virginia Corporation

Excursion to Lancaster Camp Grounds Next Sunday

A round trip from Athens includes admission to the Lancaster camp grounds for an upcoming excursion. Details on departure time and exact安排 not provided in the fragment.

Lancaster Cam Hock Valley Athens

The Less Food People Have for Gossip

A proverb notes that scarcity of food drives people to amplify gossip. It suggests social talk grows as physical need lingers, shaping behavior and community dynamics.

Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. G D Nanna

We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and after the death of our little babe. The Nanna family expresses gratitude for comfort, prayers, and support in this time of loss.

G. D. Nanna

Astigmatism and Free Eye Examinations by Lingerfield

A Rochester style advertisement by Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield promotes astigmatism awareness. It claims most sufferers are unaware of their condition and links it to headaches fatigue and nervousness. It touts properly ground lenses and notes 20 000 people proven and 56 000 fitted in Ohio over 17 years with free exams at the Palmer House Athens Ohio from August 1 to August 8.

Lingerfield Ohio Mrs Palmer House Athens

Insurance notice for Cameron firm moves to new office

On and after August 1 our office will be in the new room adjoining Dre Merwin and White's office corner Washington and College Life Fire Accident and Plate Glass Insurance Call and see us H Cameroun Chas E Cameron

Dre, Merwin & White Washington and College Cameroun Chas. E. Cameron

Eye Ear Specialist Dr W Scott to Visit Hotel Berry

Dr W Scott will visit Hotel Berry on August 1 offering special examinations for diseases of the eye and ear. Local residents urged to book appointments for consultation and eye ear care.

W. Scott Hotel Berry A

Opticians Offer Free Eye Tests in Athens Visit

Hundreds in Athens and vicinity received a free test and examination from Mr and Mrs Lingerfield and Miss Sweitzer during their visits. The opticians report relief through superior methods and will return to Athens at the Inner House from August 1 to August.

Athens Lingerfield Sweitzer Hey

Ask for Music Catalog at Lash's Drug Store

An old notice invites patrons to Lash's Drug Store to ask for a music catalog. The ad mentions July 21-12 as dates and lists syrup for the blood and cerate for skin eruptions as sample offerings.

Lash

Ten Day Furniture Sale Cuts 10 to 20 Percent

From July 21 through July 30 inclusive reductions will be made on standard furniture articles. All items will go and patrons will benefit from reductions of 10 to 20 percent.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willis Casley Maud Scott Mary Musgrave Clarksburg Nelle Kern Zanesville Fnday C. Knapp W. B. Golden Lathrop Home Friends Catherine Potter Florence Clayton Donna Roach Mildred Francis Galena Rhy Martin Hattie Carpenter Fred Carpenter Grones R. E. Bonifield Buckeye Lake B. F. Witman J. M. Foster Clem Everett Carthage Township G. D. Lake Nellie Pickering Ft. Wayne Ind L M. Ames Wheeling, Va E. H. Woodworth E. J. Jones Ladies of the Maccabees C. H. Grosvenor M. Shepard B. ©. Hill Zaleski Gypsy Frank Bowning Dana Belpre J. B. Randall Dwight Louisville Mary Balls Alice Putnam Roach May Harris Staunton Augustus Norton May Slattery Clifton Springs N. Y Claire Casandre McKinstry W. W. Brown Middleport K. T McKinstry Pt. Pleasant Owen Livengood Christian Church Holy Land T. L. Lowe E. 8 Ace Forenen Toga Athens County Ida Bowser F. E. DeWeese Chillicothe F. 8. Grones F. M. Cline George Falloon Charleston Charleston Lumber Company Mrs. Evans T. H. Craig H. R. Wilson F. B. Modie William Modie T. R. Griffith W. L. Slutz Lancaster Dr. Slutz W. B. Bentley Mass Herbert Long Pearl Hill Long Russell Rush Run Mr. Russell Johnson Mines Conrad Josten J. E. Donaldson Martin Walsh H.©. Cameron Louis The Security Mutual Life Insurance Company H. C. Cameron Chas E. Cameron Wilson Williams A. L. Vorys W. H. McKee Santa Monica Cal Basom Meigs County Marie Earhart Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Miss Earhart Elizabeth Annette Higgins Winnie Higgins St. Louis Exposition Joseph Frances Marshal 8. F. Smith Leader C. E. Peoples the Democrat Pomeroy Lebanon National Normal Univeristy D. Zenner & Company D. Zenner & CO Henry Logan Geo. H. Janod Pittsburg Albany Farm MR. and Mrs. Lingerfield Ana Miss Sweitzer Hastings Goodman W. H. Brown Shoe Company
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