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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

8

Mystery Names Surface in Scrambled Millfield Note

OCR fragment from Millfield mentions Jose Viibly and sister Ivan of Beers visiting relatives of Patyburg and a return home on Thursday. Several garbled phrases reference parents, a plane, and a boy Stella Woodworth with unclear context. A Te fear of meetings at a Newton house ties to a Union church schedule for weekend evenings.

Jose Viively Ivan Marschall Lapeeoty Stella Woodworth Patyburg Gel Hes Walsh Petunia Pyatardoes Selwal Newton Wall Luis Union Ecurch

Dowler Ridge Notes from Local Scene and Visitors

A fragmented local column records names such as Mrs Wan Vowles Miss Madge Cr Brandenburg and Mr Aduntis Litth visiting Che home of Win bowler. It mentions a babe with whooping cough and Mr James Salter of Marietta returning home after a four week stay.

Mars Dhiasel Walts Phadnis Wan Vowles Madge Crandenburg Che Win Bowler Aduntis Babe James Salter Marietta Brandentare Carper

Local Notes From Movington Area Hospital and Social Events

Mrs Mars Wigterstieimer and her Mitule daughters visit Movington relatives while a Pattefarg gathering honors local events. Attendance includes Cronin and daughter Annie, Burns, Wolfe, Sayre, Riley, and many others as Mrs Carter and Mr Carter celebrate a wedding by Father Ross. Robert Brown recovers from July Fourth injuries. Silas Kempton returns from Grant Hospital after treatment.

Mars Wigterstieimer Movington Roe Hanae Masa Pattefarg Masa Pesuian Tehwehoek Mrs. Cronin Dinke Annie Misses Burns Glouwaster Burdiss Wolfe Balden Sayre Riley Howard Tinker Oldroyd Matheny Kernan Mesara He Tey Jn Frank Ley Kearnes Fretanie McCagkuy McKinley Headley Burdis OR. Keller WT & OU Rendville Wright Logan Mary Riley Fifth Street Carter Father Ross Glonster Robert Brown Columbus Resi

Community Notes From Kew England and Nearby Towns

Mrs Rose Yocum of Glouster visited friends there last week Arda Smith and family of Loveland visited Mr and Mrs James Smith Wednesday Perley Wright of Jacksonville called on home friends here Saturday Martha Vandyke and Annis Copeland attended the funeral of Mrs Cameron at Athens Sunday Rev Patterson of Pataskala visited friends here Wednesday Mr Wilson visited his mother at Gallipolis over Sunday Mr and Mrs Bean of Federal visited Low Post on Sunday Ton McDonald and wife Geo T and mother visited Orlo Ogg at Sand Nock Sunday Mr Winner who was thrown from a load of hay last week and seriously injured is slowly improving Jasper and Manda Chaimburs visited Abe Filton s at Willow Creek the last of the week There will be an ice cream supper at Mr Worthing s next Saturday evening for the benefit of the M E church

Rose Yocum Glouster Arda Smith Loveland James Smith Perley Wright Jacksonville Martha Vandyke Annis Copeland Mrs. Cameron Athens Rev. Patterson Pataskala Mr. Wilson Gallipolis Mrs. Bean Federal Low Post Ton McDonald Geo. T Orlo Ogg Sand Nock Sundsay Winner Jasper Manda Chaimburs Abe Filton Willow Creek Mr. Worthing M. Be, Shurch

Frost. Edith Grier to wed Mora Abs amaey

A community note reports Misa Edith Grier of Big Run engaged to Mora Abs amaey amid a local gathering. Soldier’s day activities drew a crowd at Coolgilley with John Welch Jr. closing his graded school. An ice cream social at the Troan residence drew attendees including Miss Tartie Norris and sister Blanche Morell, Mr. Edwin Robbins, Mr. Edward Norris of Stewart, and Miss Mac Root of Fillmore.

Misa Edith Grier Big Run Mora Coolgilley John Welch Jr Jacor Welch Chapel Edward Troan Tartie Norris Blanche Morell Edwin Robbins Edward Norris Stewart Mac Root Fillmore

Nicely Busy Week for Athens Families

Miss Lena Niggemeyer and Miss Kate Niggemeyer visit their Athens grandparents Mr and Mrs John Siggemeyer. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Michael Wen nen in Tharsis.

Lena Kate Niggemeyers Athens Teir John Siggemeyer Michael Winnen Tharsis

Chase and Church Events Highlight Saturday in Chase

Reeves and family of Poced PChaped played pranks as a crowd gathered Sunday. Drenden of West Vir held preaching services. he plans a protracted meeting at the Chase church. Frank Boho of Vinton county visited Henry King and family Saturday. An afternoon baseball game on King's Ridge saw Chase win against Poodelsturg. Carpenter will host the next game.

Ceren Cale Fisher Tee Drenden Oscer Chase

Ireland Camp Meeting Guests and Local Social Notes

In Ireland the camp meeting continues with visitors including Miss Sarah Livezey of Chicago as guest of her sister Mia A. P. Chambers. Parkersburg callers Saturday included Gov. Tippie, Frank Moore, and T. A. Flaherty. Mrs. Sarah Groeneveld and Fay Shotwell of Lenox South Dakota visit Mary N. Shotwell. Miss Ollie Dean returns from Marietta. Miss Georgie Shotwell visits Miss Ida Moore. Little Annie Ogg visits her aunt Miss Annie Townsend during the camp meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Malbert and son Harry of Guysville visit Mrs. S. S. Winters. Master George Costello visits Michael Flaherty.

Ireland Sarah Livezey Chicago Mia A. P. Chambers Gov. Tippie Frank Moore T. A. Flaherty Parkersburg Sarah Groeneveld Little Fay Shotwell Lenox Soouth Dakota Mary N. Shotwell Ollie Dean Marietta Georgie Shotwell Mushkingum County Ida Moore Annie Ogg Chilfrin Annie Townsend CC. Malbert Harry Guysville S. S. Winters George Costello Belpre Michael Flaherty

Local notices and social notes from Lutt ridge area

Henry Brewster and family from St Joseph Wo Val visited relatives then left for camp grounds for the season. George Selby aged nearly two died. funeral services held Thursday. Olive Samith May Sanderson of Parkersburg visited Ada Kemn and Mrs Jones. Arciesnaith children of Loveland guests of Dye family. E E Barnhart of Reno visited friends. Camp meeting at Coolville drew many from Luttridge. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Kinnen on July 14. Stout of Daleron called home for his mother’s illness. Castle and wife visited Chester relatives over Sunday. Miss Ward of Columbus visiting Anderson Bentz and wife. Alma Stout of Chester summoned home to care for ill mother. Runnion of Coolville visited relatives Sunday.

Henry Brewster St. Joseph Wo Val George Selby Isaac Webster Olive Samith May Sanderson Parkersburg Ada Kemn Jones the Ami Arcies Kinnen Stout Daleron Castle Chester Ward Coluhams Anderson Bentz Cheepeas Ween Almeia Stout Ables Mroo Janes Runnion Coolville Sundar AL Lovell Marietta Myra McGrath Camden N. J CB. Melane Z. E. Guthrie Berbere and Mir Tra Mickle Coalville Elanor Primrose W. R. Phillips Samuel Lefavor Howard County Missouri C. Johnson Coaley Athens Mol & Oe Laura Slowter Lo Dille H. Jones Columbus Carl Oscar Pederal Minnie Green Effineton Kanaas J. M. Howard Wabash Railway Lakes Ernest Adair

Local travels and camp meeting crowds mark weekend

Isaac Metinguy of Athens visited to oversee his property on Friday. Mrs Ida Stevens and her daughters Estella and Leida of Marion, Indiana, were guests of Charlie Gilbert and wife Leander. Mariia haseen has been ill the past week. A good number from here attended the Coolville camp meeting.

Isaac Metinguy Athens Ida Stevens Estella Leida Marion Charlie Gilbert Leander Mariia Haseen Coolville Idas

Hebbardsville Notes and Local Events Amid Wedding

Mrs John Allen and sons of Pleasant Hill and W Beans household guests. Estella Stanley wed C Franklin Mosure July 2 at 4 o clock. The couple plan Hebbardsville home in the Beasley property. Fisher town defeated our team 24 to 26 in ninth inning with F J Mosore pitching and C L Ross batting well. Attendees include Mrs Silas Carter and others seeking eye treatment in Columbus. Wedding of Frank Masure and Estella Stanley last week noted with many relatives present.

John Allen Pleasant Ehil W. Bean Hibbard Little Son Athens Friends Estella Stanley C. Franklin Mosure Hebbardsville D. Beasley Fisher Wis A. Jordan Co L. Ross Silas Carter Columbus Charley Armstrong Diay Chas. Ross Law Yaudst Che Oweek Willson Charleston We Va Ed Stanley

Visitors and relatives gather in Amesville and surrounding areas

Miss Laura Logan visits Athens relatives as area residents host guests from Columbus Renaville and Beverly. Local officials note engineers and travelers from Marietta Camden and Howard County Missouri, with births and camp meetings recorded among community activities.

Local deaths and community notes at Broadwell area

The community reports three deaths in ten days including Mrs. Rachel Harkins and Ida Sisk who died after hospital visits and cancer treatment. A funeral for Fue Nerdo was held at ULB Church. A Broadwell Grove meeting is planned August 6 and 7 to support the parsonage project.

Lawtra Hoteon Bartlett Mies Mable Wicktam Athens Rachel Harkins Agnson Driggs Ida Sisk Columbus Ulb. Church Broadwell Grove

Big Run Local Social and Family Notes

Warren McKinley visited his mother in Athens on Monday. Mr and Mrs Ed Clark and son Sampson of Broadwell visited TD Clark's on Sunday. Thomas Blair of Amesville visited Big Ron Sundar. Mrs J R Rathburn returned from Bishopsville after visiting her son H E Rathburn. The eight month old child of Allison and Ida Driggs died Saturday. Sophia and Clyde Kline returned from Bartlett. Mrs Walter Williams of Utley visited relatives Sunday. Ice cream social planned at Perry Root's tonight. Born to Mr and Mrs Henry George a boy. Andy Clark injured at coal mine last week with two fingers mashed. Miss Della McGill visiting grandfather H D McGill of Frost. C O A McGill spent Sunday with family.

Warren McKinley Athens Ed Clark Sampson Broadwell Clyde Kline Bartlett Walter Williams Utley Reltives Perry Root Henrrr George Andy Clark Bor Della McGill H. D. McGill Frost McGill

Local Social Roundup at Athens and Nearby Villages

Queenie Love and brother Wade were greeted by Mr and Mrs Win Sprague at Athens. Blanche Holland of the Garden visits friends here. Sprague kin spent Sunday with Jin parents. Mrs Arnold Lonas of South Canaan visited her parents. Ice cream social hosted by Mrs Maury Hoskinson drew young locals. Lucy Roush of Athens visited her parents. Prayer meeting at Graham Chapel moved to Wednesday. Bond of Columbus visiting Wm Tedrow. Harmon Sprague and family guests of Mrs Samuel Hartley in Judson. Si Bean of Canaanville visited George Hartley.

Queenie Love Brother Wade Win. Sprague Athens Blanche Holland Garden C. S. Sprague Trimble Mer Arnold Lonas South Canaan Henry Love Maury Hoskinson Lucy Roush Wm. Roush Graham Chapel Bond of Judson Si Bean Canaanville George Hartley

Dinner honors Athens guests Dona Roach and Blanche Hoodler

Mrs. Ross Dirge entertained a number of friends at dinner Sunday evening in honor of her guests Miss Dona Roach of Athens and Miss Blanche Hoodler of Long Vaere. Among the specially invited guests from afar were Gor Garduex Fredo Alderman and Earl Fuller of Athens.

Falloon Residence Sold to Mr. Preston on Union Street

F. L. Preston purchased the Falloon residence at the corner of Union and College streets for 87500. The property is described as one of the most desirable in town and sold at a figure considered very reasonable. It could not be duplicated now for any price similar to the sale.

F. LL. Preston Falloon Union and College Streets

Colored Orphan Home and Industrial School Appeal Gains Support

About three years ago a group launched a Home and Industrial School for colored orphans in West Virginia seeking state aid. With thirty children, it operates on about 22,000 dollars annually, funded by private subscriptions as state funds are unavailable. Trustees urge donations to cover rent, land, and eventual purchase of the Blue Sulphur Spring Hotel property to create a self sustaining facility, aided by supporters like CO E McGhee Huntington and Wellsburg members.

The Colored Orphan’s Home and Industrial School of West Virginia Board of Trustees Theo Richard Valentine T. S. Anion G. W. Winston C. E. McGhee E. M. Campbell E. W. Chase J. D., Williams Jackson Berlin Ironton Gallipolis Middleport Ashland Cattlersburg Huntington Central City W. Va Colored Orphan's Home and Industrial School Blue Sulpher Spring CO. E. McGhee WL Va James Qualls Athens Oho

Divorce Petition Alleges Extreme Cruelty in Ohio Court

Carrie Rowland files for divorce from Jacob Rowland in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect. The petition seeks permanent alimony and a lien on about 13 acres owned by Jacob in Tras Township Athens County to cover alimony, with James Rowland named as mortgage lien holder and a hearing set for the next term after August 25.

Jacob Rowland St. Helena Cedar County Nebraska James Rowlan Bellvue Colorado Carrie Rowland Conmmon Pleas Athens County Ohio Tras Township Athens James Rowland

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