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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

2

Local Gossip Notes from Nelsonville and Nearby Areas

Various social visits and travels are recorded including Ed Vorhes and family guests in Nelsonville, Blanche Graft visiting relatives, Freemen’s return from Charleston, H K Freemen. Mrs Dixon and Dr B C Vorhes visiting Columbus. farm purchase by George Wood and Henry Fisher. Buckeye Lake weekend visit by Sprit and Fred Vorhes. Several local births, illnesses, and a funeral for Mr Brazil Graft are noted.

Geo. Wood Henry Fisher T. C. Parker Amanda Holmes M. Vorhes Aha ‘ Deortee Sprit Fred Vorhes

Paper prices and sale note from Enderson Crider Drug Co

An ad notes a pound of French writing paper at twenty five cents and hints at matching envelopes. The pressure on supplies marks this as a popular seller. Enderson Crider Drug Co.

Enderson-Crider Drug CO

Notable Visitors and Local Happenings in Amesville Area

Noble King of Trimble spent Sunday with his son Robert. Grace Easler of Glouster vacationed at Wells farm. Don Henry and family from Athens visited relatives. The Gibson family and H. S. Owen of Parkersburg with Emma Patterson stay at Buckeye Lake cottage. Warrener's Grove picnic set for August 20 with speakers Seaborn Wright J. M. Foster and Prof. Graham. Carlisle Heild of Columbus vacationing with Carl Beasley. Wm. Beasley, ill for years, is improving. H. A. Beasley and family of Bartleysville Oklahoma visiting friends. Amesville native Al Beasley powerful local figure in city leadership and business.

Noble King Trimble Robert Grace Easler Glouster Wells Farm Don Henry Athens Gibson Owen Parkersburg Emma Patterson Buckeye Lake Grangers Warrener’s Grove Seaborn Wright Georgia J. M. Foster Graham O. 8 U. of Columbus Carlisle Heild Columbus Carl Beasley Wm. Beasley H. A. Beasley Bartleysville Okla Amesville Liedecker Tods Co

Local Social Notes From Glouster and Nearby Towns

Miss Hughson of Glouster was the t. T. B. Clark last Friday. Mrs Curry of Coshocton is visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carpenter of Trimble spent Sunday with Mrs. Etta Carpenter. Mrs. Jennie Wheeler had as guests last week her daughter Miss Gladys of McConnelsville and Mrs. John Boggs of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Hunsicker of Memphis Tenn visited the latter's grandmother Mrs. Mary Linscott Friday. Ernest Adair with Westinghouse Co. at Pittsburg is home for vacation. Mrs. Sarah Evans and Mrs. Ormiston of Marietta are at W. M. Henrys. Miss Ida Owen of Parkersburg spent last week with relatives here. Miss Lacy Heston and sister Gertrude are visiting their sister Mrs. Cecil. Harvey Dunbar of Parkersburg is at his grandfather's, Mr. Seth Balder son.

Hughson Glouster T. B. Clark A Curry Coshocton Earl Carpenter Trimble Etta Carpenter Jennie Wheeler Gladys McConnelsville John Boggs Springfield Hunsicker Memphis Tenn Mary Linscott Ernest Adair Westinghouse Co Pittsburg Sarah Evans Ormiston Marietta W. M. Henrys Ida Owen Parkersburg Lacy Heston Gertrude Cecil Asa Baker Marion Ed. Hamilton Moore Frost Ed. Galbraith Welling Coolville Cincinnati No Swan Empire Ohio Baker Atkinson Addie Knowles Uiversalist Association Little Rockin Geo. @ Jones

Black and White cigar valued at one of a kind

A dealer extols the Black and White five cent cigar as unequal in value, claiming it surpasses all rivals in quality and affordability. The brief note highlights Henderson-Cri Der Drug Co as the counterpoint contact for purchasers.

Hendercon-Crider Drug CO H. L. Wheaton

Shade. Visits and church entertainment in Hebbardaville

William Drake and family of Heb bardaville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Cramer. The Junior League of the Methodist church will give an entertainment consisting of songs recitations and drills at the church next Friday night. Miss Cora Evans of Athens spent Sunday and Monday with her parents.

William Drake Hebbardaville L. Cramer Junior League of the Methodist Church Cora Evans Athens

Sunday Socials and Local Visits Report

Mrs Amon Holland spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Samuel Frost. Fremont Ruth of near Jerseyville attended services. Mr and Mrs Wm Bobo of Long Run visited Mr and Mrs Henry Louer. Several attended Wm Downey funeral at Clark's Chapel. Wilfred Holland returned from Kansas. Pay Sams visited Miss Kate Kelley at Long Run. Miss Mary Weatherby visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert Hawk of Jud son. John Hartley was a business visitor at Athens. Sunday School convention set for Graham's Chapel August 8. Samuel Frost and Mrs Calvin Frost hosted at their home. J William Seamon remains in poor health.

Wm. Bobo Long Run Henry Louer Wm. Downey Clark's Chapel Wilfred Holland Kansas Pay Sams Kate Kelley Mary Weatherby Herbert Hawk Judson Wm. Tedrow John Hartley Athens Graham's Chapel Samuel Frost Calvin Frost J. William Seamon

Local notes from Torch and nearby towns

Daily roundup of residents traveling for events and visits. Hannah Hayes leaves for Mt Vernon for a Young People's Assembly and returns next Friday. Others visit Beebe Rockland Marion Pittsburg Frost Marietta Cincinnati and Little Rock events and family gatherings.

Archdeacon Dodshon Visits Camp in Columbus

Monday evening brought a distinguished guest to the camp in the person of Archdeacon J. H. Dodshon of Columbus. His visit, which was altogether too short, was greatly enjoyed by all attendees.

J. H. Dodshon Columbus

Camp social life delights local visitors at residence

Archdeacon visited the camp on Tuesday and folks from the countryside called in daily. Misses Swanson Beckler Wethr joined tours. families, Dr. Bentley and the Junods with Mrs Bean and Miss Riley shared dinners. A long festive table groaned with dishes as laughter and merriment filled the weekend gathering.

Marie Swanson Blanche Beckler Columbus Amy Wethr Dr. Bentley George Junod Grace Carrie Rose E. E. Bean Ethel Riley W. B. Moler William J. A. Holmes

Local social notes from Sabina and Athens

Glouster I. D. Lewis spent Sunday with Mise Ethel Burnett at Sabina. Infirmary Director William James was a business visitor in Athens on Saturday.

I. D. Lewis Mise Ethel Burnett Sabina William James Athens

Bremen Oil Company Strikes Again With New 100 Barrel Well

The Bremen Ol company reports a second lucky strike this Saturday. Local capital shows renewed interest as crews announce a new 100-barrel well near the site.

Bremen

Mid-Summer Bazaar by First Baptist Colored Congregation

The First Baptist colored congregation held a week long bazaar in the church with nightly varied programs featuring local talent from white congregations. The social and financial success was noted with over one hundred dollars cleared.

First Baptist Colored

Miss Belle Wagner Hosts Guests in Athens

Miss Belle Wagner was the guest of relatives and friends in Athens on Monday, enjoying a friendly gathering and local hospitality.

Belle Wagner Athens

Reverend L M Good Takes Post at Nelsonville First Baptist

The Rev. L. M. Good filled his appointment with the First Baptist church in Nelsonville on Sunday marking his new assignment and leadership role.

Business Visitor Attends County Seat Meeting

J. C. Headley visited the county seat on Monday. A large local crowd spent Sunday in Corning for a basket meeting near Millettown hosted by the Church of Christ. W. J. Wright spoke, and attendees reported a good meeting.

J. C. Headley Corning Millettown Church of Christ W J Wright

Athens man on business trip and Amesville handshake

W K Alderman of Athens was in town Monday on a business trip. G Linscott, ex candidate for state senator on the Democratic ticket who lives near Amesville was in the city Saturday shaking hands with voters. It looks like Stace may run again.

W. K. Alderman Athens G. Linscott Amesville Stace

Mrs. James Robinson Visited Athens This Saturday

Mrs. James Robinson of Hollister spent Saturday in Athens, engaging with local residents and visiting shops during her brief trip.

James Robinson of Hollister Athens

Martin Preston Visits Ceanton Family Household

Martin Preston and family of Chauncey came up Saturday and remained over Sunday with George Preston and family of this city.

Martin Preston Chauncey George Preston

Fine boy arrives at Ziggmers home Sunday night

A fine boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ziggmers on Sunday night. The brief notice notes the birth but provides no further details.

Mrs. Henry Ziggmers

Timely Temperance Topics and Tax Impacts in Athens County

A temperance pamphlet argues saloons harm taxpayers in Athens County. It asserts saloon taxes fund safety and poor funds, not schools or roads, and claims closing saloons reduces tax rates in several towns while detailing estimated losses to the county from liquor sales and related expenses.

Public Safety Fund County Poor Fund N. B Athens County Nelsonville Athens Glouster York Township Newcomerstown Washington D. H East Liverpool Wooster Barnesville Cambridge

Circle Social Event Recalls Works by Riley and Wit

The gathering presented The Lot of the Common People by Mrs. William James with readings by Mrs. G C Fawcett and Glenna Hesse. Refreshments of lemonade wafers ice cream cake and chocolate accompanied a social hour as about 50 attended including several out of town visitors. The next Circle meeting is tentatively set for Tuesday evening August 4.

William James G. C. Fawcett James Witcomb Riley Glenna Hesse Joseph Bene Kansas R. L. Lewis Sarah Dupler Minden W. Va J. L. Hesse Columbus Alex Nelson Athens L. G. Matheny Nelsonville

Local social notes update weekend visitors

Mrs Henry Vertean of Lone Star visited daughter Mrs Chas Brewer on Saturday. Barbara Bater from New York City, visiting Mrs G Cox, returned home Thursday. Dapa Haskins was a Sunday guest of her parents in Trimble. Mrs Otto Riser and family from Athens visited over Sunday. J R Lostro went to Cincinnati Monday to visit parents. Rachel Watkins visited Athens Friday. Shirley Thompson visiting her aunt in Jackson. The ice cream social by the C E B proved…

Chas. Brewer Barbara Bater New York City Dapa Haskins Trimble Otto Riser Athens J. R Lostro Cincinnati Rachel Watkins Shirley Thompson Jackson

Local visitors and guests in the area last week

Walter Jacoby and family visited Mrs. Jacoby's parents in Canaanville during the latter part of last week. Fred McLaughlin of Cincinnati spent one day in Landing last week. Mrs. G. Cox stayed with her son in Columbus from Thursday to Sunday.

Walter Jacoby Fred McLaughlin Cincinnati Landing

Community notices and social visitors in Jerseyville area

Mr and Mrs Night of Guysville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Eldon Kenney. H S Burson of Athens spent a few days with family. Mr and Mrs B K Burson were in Columbus Saturday. Roger Williams of Athens visited grandparents Mr and Mrs W M Williams. Lucy Evans left for Georgetown New Jersey to visit her sister. A number attended the ice cream social at Chas Hannings Saturday. Levi Kelley H G Kelley of Athens and Mrs J W Hudson of Cincinnati visited J H Bobo’s Miss Iby Zimmerman. Miss Grace Jeffers visiting Garden friends. Cora Evans of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Evans. Wm Drake and daughter of Dean Station visited L Creamer. Belle and Grace Watts of Gallipolis visiting here. Norman Fulton of OU spent weekend with his parents. Several attended the funeral of Wm Downey at Clark’s Chapel. Gilpert Crawford of Willow Creek visited Jerseyville. An interesting ball game between Long Run and Judson teams. R J Wilson ill with lagrippe. Rev Bernard conducting meetings at the Jerseyville Christian church, well attended.

Ing Buckeye Lake Wil Merritt Columbus H. Grover Cleveland Henry Robinson Cold Water Michigan Blaine Goldsberry Athens Carl Everett Neff Wes Boho Mary Dowler Glouster Amanda Bowers Annie Lelia Junkerman Nee Brown Lancaster D. Reese Maccabees Brazil Graft Bethel Church Graft Angeline McNamee Rockland Mrs. Rogers Mr. Hayes West Virginia Underwood James ‘Scarlett Lucy Evans Georgetown N. J Chas, Hannings Levi Kelley H. G. Kelley J. W. Hudson Cincinnati J. H. Bobo Iby Zimmerman 8. K. Burson Grace Jeffers Garden Cora Evans Alfred Evans Wm. Drake Daugh Ter Dean Station L. Creamer Belle and Grace Watts Gallipolis Norman Fulton O. U J. Fulton Wm. Downey Clark’s Chapel Gilpert Crawford Willow Creek Jerseyville Long Run Judson R. J. Wilson Rev Bernard Christian Church

Gage Photo Co Offers Quality Photography at Reasonable Prices

The Gage Photo Co at 14 West Union advertises artistic photographs and affordable rates. Wise's Studio provides first class watch clock and jewelry repair services while V. C. Loos is also promoted in the notice.

Gage Photo CO West Union V. C. Loos

Correction in last examination list for high school certificate

In the list of successful applicants at the last examination the name Carl Kirkendall should read Carl . Kirkbride and the entry indicates a three year high school certificate.

Carl Kirkendall Carl. Kirkbride

Oklahoma’s 93 Catholic Churches Run by 76 Priests

The state, though youngest in the union, hosts 93 Catholic churches under the care of 76 priests, reflecting a notable parish-to-cleric ratio and distribution.

Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wiltshire Vance Shoe Co Alsany Ed. M. Vorhes Blanche Graft John Hursey Ruth Esper Orville Kiger Newark H. K. Freemen Charleston A. H. Dixon Beverly B. C. Vorhes Carrie DeCamp California Decevi White Mountain S. M. Denison Chillicothe A. B. Bethel A. G. O'Bleness J. D. Brown the Bank of Athens, Ohio Ite Athens National Bank cAprat Boise N. Alderman H. D. Henry Harvey Dunbar Seth Balder SHADE Coolville Ridge Amon Holland Fremont Ruth Hannah Hayes Mt. Vernon Young People’s Assembly J. A. Dye Beebe Dye Pear Jewell D. J. Evans The Ohio University Coun Caloons Luhrig Henry Vertean Lone Star G. Cox B. W. Hawk Marie D. R. Griffith Friendship Circle Rosa Wells Carrie Carpenter Pike Valley Mrs. Night of Guysvile Mrs. Eldon Kenney H. S. Burson K. Burson Roger Williams Mrs. W. M. Williams Joe Johnson Fulton Wise U.S Henderson-Crider Drug Co F. G Marshfield Hall« Boden New Bank Bldg Millikan
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