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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
3
Mrs Hal Murphy left for Logan to visit relatives this Friday. Claude B Par a Bigsom and Mrs C Lace ae Gist returned from several days with relatives. Elder has returned from a visit with relatives.
Miss Venus Davisson arrived home this morning after a brief visit with relatives in Nelsonville.
Mrs. Charles Foster of the state hospital returned from Columbus after spending several days with relatives.
Mrs Charles Bethel returned home after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Webster in Canaanville.
Infirmary Director Owen Beebe has traveled to Columbus for an operation on serious eye trouble. The move follows his selfless commitment to duties while facing health issues.
Mrs Mary Kaler, who has been visiting her mother for several weeks, left today for Columbus to visit relatives.
C. W. Murphey of Columbus traveled through the city today on his way back to Parkersburg after attending a telephone convention.
Mrs. 8 L McCune ends visit with Mr and Mrs W K Scott and travels to Chillicothe to spend time with her mother Mrs Cora Dwinell.
Dr G H Masters of Prospect visited his father Ames Masters in Hebbardsville and caught between trains to see old friends. George Fenzel returned from Circleville after helping construct a new church. Miss Dorothy Will of McArthur visits Grace Junod for Alpha Gamma Delta dinner. Charlies Perry of Grosvenor greet and Mrs Edmund Perry of Winnipeg leave for Corning. Several locals track oil fields in Junction City to view a new Alberta well pumping 100 barrels daily. C P Heizer of Schenectady arrives with wife, plans to return Sunday. Dan McKeever of McArthur, an OU alumnus now studying accounting in NYC, tours Athens between trains. Prof Frederick Treadley departs for Massillon and Canal Fulton to speak at commencements. Dr C L Jones, H S Burson, Arthur Feffis, J D Love of the city and J G Collins attend the WV Independent Telephone Conference in Parkersburg.
Miss Gladys Aumiller spent the day in Nelsonville as a guest of friends. Dr B G Pedigo of New Marshfield was a business visitor in the city Friday. Mrs B C Woodworth and children visit Chauncey relatives for a few days. Miss Inez Higgins of Chauncey visited her sister Adda Higgins Friday. Mr and Mrs S M Johnson left for Millfield to spend Sunday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Warren Hearn and children attended memorial exercises in New Marshfield today. Mrs S V Lucket and two sons of Albany visit her parents S F Hoover. Dr J C Jones and Mr James Osmond went to Delaware this morning.
J R Harvey receives word of the death of his uncle Charles Harvey at his home in Phoenix Arizona. The notice records the passing and identifies family connections mentioned in the source.
Mrs W W Brown returned to Columbus this morning after visiting her brother Mr Harry McKinstry and family.
Miss Florence James arrives in Cincinnati ending a two week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jehu James.
Miss Maud Scott departed today for Cleveland to reside at the home of her sister Mrs. Carl Smith for the remainder of the summer.
Mr. Eli Roush and his daughter Mrs. Louise Starling arrived from Columbus this morning for a brief visit with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs M M Russell Mr and Mrs T E Hamilton and Miss Latcile Duffee attended Decoration Day services in New Marshfield.
J. J. Steinmetz of West Virginia traveled to Pleasanton on Friday for a short visit with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. David Pierce, before continuing his journey.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chappelle of Middleport visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey on their way home from Columbus where Mr. Chappelle served as a delegate to the B. of R. T. convention.
Mrs. D. C. Thomas leaves as guest of her son in law Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wilson. She is accompanied home by her daughter who will visit her parents and sisters for several weeks.
Mrs. Lawrence Gift left Athens Friday night en route to Jersey City after several weeks visiting her mother in Hebbardsville. Her husband had returned to his East work weeks earlier, but Mrs. Gift was delayed by an accident affecting her mother.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Dean spent Memorial Day in Columbus enjoying the holiday with family and friends in the city.
Florence Sherman is hosted by her cousin Shepard at the Factory, where they spend time together. The brief notice records a family visit in a local setting.
J. W. Hoisington and W. B. Holland were in Albany Saturday on business. Both men met local colleagues and conducted unspecified discussions. The trip highlights local commerce and networking activity in the city.
Miss Bettie Lindeville of Lancaster was the guest Sunday of Miss Bernice Coulson, sharing a social visit and informal gathering.
A visitor spent an evening in Cambridge during a weeklong stay hosted by Miss Sadie and Miss Sophia Stiff, enjoying local hospitality and social events.
W. O. Silvey of Columbus spent Saturday in Athens and visited several Barker family members near Union on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Willard Webb and their little son of Toledo and Mrs Ellen Dew of Nelsonville were guests of Miss Nancy Dew Sunday.
Mrs Steven F Hooper left this morning for Mt Clemens Michigan for a three weeks stay for the benefit of her health.
Mr and Mrs Louis Kelley of the Ohio Hotel were the guests of Mr and Mrs Austin Smith on Cemetery street for a 6 o clock Sunday dinner.
Mr. Ben Covert and his family, long-time occupants of the Connett residence on Montrose Avenue, relocated to their new home on Morris Avenue today.
Mr and Mrs A T Lawhead and Mr EB Curtis of Amesville left Sunday by car for Ironton to spend a week visiting relatives. Wv C Loos PF 8 Lowry Clarence Roach Charles Laughter and RC Fulton drove to Lancaster to see the Lima Lancaster game. Charles Beckler left Elmwood Place for Beverly to rejoin the U S geological survey after visiting his mother.
Pupils of Miss Elizabeth Musgrave's public schools enjoyed a Saturday picnic on North Hill under the supervision of Miss Musgrave.
Miss Beasie Cline travels to Gallipolis to take a platziant post with her brother Will, a nickelodeon proprietor, but returns home due to a serious threat. C. B. Jewett of Nelsonville visits on business. Garnet Pierce visits relatives on The Plains and Goluster friends Saturday. Dell Archer couple return from Rutland. The Scott family visits Columbus with Mrs Scott’s sisters. Rev W J Warrener departs for Ames township to work on his farm. Tom Harlan and Addison Fryburger host guests from Marietta. Mrs James B Nagle of Linton Indiana visits for weeks. Martin T Walsh returns from Mt Clemens Michigan. Ronald Pond, ill with pneumonia, shows improvement.
Miss Rose Schloss travels to Cincinnati for a cousin's funeral. Mrs. A C Dailey of Albany stays with Mr and Mrs B Pickering. Mrs Dan Wright of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs Henry Link. Dr Claud H Thompson hosts his mother Mrs Ira Graham from Middleport. Harvey Crippen of Columbus visits his mother Mrs Mary Crippen on Decoration Day. Mrs De Valson Davis and daughter Ruth visit Pr and Mr E B Bell in Nelsonville. T W Coe and daughters Mabel and Alta attend Dr and Mrs C L Jones. J R Harvey hosts Judiah Higgins and daughter Mrs D C Conden of Columbus. Dick Carr leaves for Page WV to work in a rail office. Henry Poston visits mother Mrs Margaret Poston and sister Mae in Nelsonville. J A Jones hosts his parents Mr and Mrs John L Jones of New Straitsville. BE C Sawyer and daughter Beatrice visit Mr and Mrs N J Wolfe in Pleasantville. Mrs O C Roush and son Darrell return from Columbus with her parents Mr and Mrs J E Mason. Mrs T B White of Zanesville and Mrs A L Kesinger of Lancaster visit their parents Mr and Mrs James Ballard.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Wolfe and Miss Carrie Munn were guests of friends in Nelsonville Monday evening with Mr Clade Logan. Mrs E C Schloss returned Sunday.
Mr K T Croasen of Carbondale spent Sunday here as a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs R M Mason. Mr and Mrs James P Wood Jr were guests Monday of Mire Wood's parents Mr and Mrs G D Read in Zaleski. Mr J W Westhafer cashier of the Commercial Bank Ubricheville was guest of his daughter Miss Pila Weathafer at the university Monday. Miss Nellie Hunter, visiting relatives here and her parents in New Marshfield, returned to Columbus Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs G W Hopkins and Mr D Hopkins visited Logan on Sunday. Captain Will Hampenstall returned from a trip South. W F Jourden and Judge A W Lynch traveled to Columbus for a state blind relief meeting and planned a stop at Lancaster for Judge Lynch’s business at the Boys industrial home. Ralph Richardson Clarence Humphrey of Coolville hosted Ed Maxon after a lakes trip. A group including George De Camp W F Hurst Dr W B Dailey and others attended the Lima Lancaster game with Kaiser. Various families hosted guests and attended Decoration Day services. Prof D J Evans and Mrs D J Evans hosted Harriet Harper and daughter Bernice of Meron Ind with Harper planning Italy and Europe travel this summer.
An old advertising snippet touts a product to ease constipation and promises relief from headaches nausea dizziness and palpitations. It urges readers to consult a druggist and mentions a 25 cent price or sample.
A Findlay carpenter A B Woods is killed after falling from a building. Marion train wreck victim ground to pieces under a fast passenger train. Mrs Dora Watson, who sheltered Theodore Roosevelt as a baby, is dead in New York. Samuel Flickinger, ex secretary to Gov. Harris, now edits the Dayton Herald. Gov Harmon appoints Julius F Stone to Ohio State University board replacing Derthick. Four Chicago labor leaders fined 600 each for extortion during a building trades strike.
Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a superior laxative and health builder. Claims include toning stomach liver and kidneys purifying blood strengthening nerves curing constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at McKee's Drug Store.
Several dress and apron patterns are advertised with details on fabrics sizes and required yardage. No. 8401 introduces a loose waist dress in blue satin with lace collar. No. 8416 presents a long sleeve or cap sleeve apron with gathered yoke in multiple child sizes. No. 8479 offers a simple four size apron pattern for 6 to 12 years with basic back ties. Patterns mailed for 10 or 0 cents depending on item.
A pattern description notes taffeta in blue with white yoke and trim, adjustable waist, and a three size range for 15 16 17 year olds. It requires 14 yards of 1 inch material for size 16 and 8 1/2 yards for yoke and cuff trims. The pattern is mailed on receipt of 10 cents for postage to The Messenger.
No 8497 describes a skirt pattern with side toning waist and a back gore set in a box plait panel. It notes materials such as broadcloth ashmere silk or linen, five sizes 22 to 30 inches, and offers mailed patterns for 10 cents.
At 2 o clock this afternoon the following estimates of contractors on the new Masonic Temple were announced Pe Oh POD vs. vs te hives. 32 311.23 Charles P. Kircher 29 766.00 George Fenzel 27 212.00 At that hour the contract had not been awarded, but the building committee was canvassing the three bids, all of which were made by local contractors.
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