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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1906

Page

5

Local Socials Include Visits From Distinct Guests

Mr. Fred Hammond visits at C x then returns to New Mexico. Dr. Z L Henry of Ame 8 visits his brother Henry on Friday. Dr. J L and Mrs. Sarah Steenrod plan a weekend at Nelsonville with Carl Cable. Mrs. Frank E. Goldsbe sons end two weeks with relatives. Mrs. E W Leggett returns home to Westford after guesting with the Scotts. Eugene Wolf hosts his parents Joseph and family at Nelsonville Friday. Mrs. Hiram Armitage visits sister Bowser at Upper Sandusky. Nettie Weiher McGinley travels from Cats to her father and sisters. Harry Slaughter returns from Wellston to family home. Bayard Ullom visits Marietta with D H Thomas. A W Ullom also travels toward Germantown Pa. Harry H Shaw of Taylor and Shaw arrives from Columbus seeking a local site to move.

Bayard Ullom Marietta D. H. Thomas A. W. Ullom Germantown

Local Hosts Welcome Visiting Friends

Mr and Mrs Lester Sickles of Nelsonville visited relatives here on Wednesday. Mrs W D Lash who had stayed with relatives here was unexpectedly called home to Zanesville today.

Lester Sickles Nelsonville

Cornwell Guests Bertha Cornwell From Glouster

Mr and Mrs Charles A Cornwell host as guest Miss Bertha Cornwell sister of the host from Glouster.

Charles A. Cornwell Miss Bertha Cornwell Glouster D. C. Cornwell P. H. Higley Baby Gillespieville Beatrice Walsh Mayme Walsh

Local residents travel notes from Ohio Optical meeting

Mr. B. M. Covert returned Wednesday from a meeting of the Ohio Optical association held in Columbus on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. I. E. Chappelear left today for a visit with relatives at Trimble.

B. M. Covert Ohio Optical Association Columbus I. E. Chappelear Trimble

Local social notes from Athens column list visits

Mrs J E Donaldson returned Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Columbus. Dr and Mrs C H Thompson host as guest Mrs T Guy Stewart of Columbus. H C Storer of Columbus with Edward Schloss. B L Lamborn of Nelsonville visits C C Millikan. Lucile Curtis of Amesville visits D D Fuller and A T Lawhead on Morris avenue. Telegram says Clifford E Cornwell and wife of Columbus welcomed a son born Memorial Day.

J. E. Donaldson Columbus C. H. Thompson T. Guy Stewart Lucile Curtis Amesville D. D. Fuller A. T. Lawhead Morris Avenue Athens Clifford E. Cornwell

Local Notes From Athens County Visit Highlights

Mrs. Charles O Pickering returns to Marion after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Arscott. Dr and Mrs S E Pedigo of Marshfield pass through Athens en route to Boston for American Medical Association meeting then visit Washington DC on return. Mrs Rebecca Johnson of Columbus fully recovers from illness. local friends greet news. Jess Allen spends Sunday with parents at Hebbardsville. Grace new coaes at were Guysville Sunday. Superintendent Milo Wilson at the State Hospital aided by T J Wheatley and Miss Emma, visitors from Cleveland, return home. Mrs J B Baine and baby return to Chicago after visit with relatives.

Charles O. Pickering Marion Robert Arscott S. E. Pedigo Marshield Athens Boston Mass American Medical Association Washington, D. C Rebecca Johnson Columbus Athens County J. B. Baine Baby Chicago Gay

Local society notes from Chillicothe to Columbus visits

Miss Anna Ghormley visits sister in Amesville relatives in Chillicothe and Lancaster guests include Adda Cox, Alma Halls, Beatrice Walsh and Anna Landis. Families entertained at home with weddings anniversaries and job changes across Nelsonville Amesville Glouster Logan Columbus Coolville Gillespieville.

Local Residents Move for Jobs and Family Travel

Mr James Klingenberg left Thursday for Columbus to join Plet cher Brown and Co undertakers as assistant. Mrs George Reynolds and her mother left for Logan to attend the high school commencement. Misses Claire and Cassie McKinstry and relatives traveled to visit kin in Middleport and Point Pleasant. Mr and Mrs George Lewis and daughters returned home after attending Mrs Charlies Lewis funeral in New England.

James Klingenberg Columbus Pletcher, Brown & Co Undertakers George Reynolds Fred Ryan Logan Claire Cassie McKinstry George Lewis Grace Lizzie Charlies Lewis New England

Hartman Cheadle wed in Chauncey ceremony

Almos Hartman of Carpenter married Augusta Cheadle of Hamley Run in a Saturday ceremony at Thompson and Reed's office in Chauncey conducted by Squire McKee. The couple will reside in Meigs County.

Thompson & Reed Chauncey Squire McKee Almos Hartman Carpenter Augusta Cheadle Hamley Run Meigs County

Supt Hatch Re-Elected For Two Years At Buchtel

Supt H A Hatch of the Buchtel schools has been re-employed for two years with a salary increase. Next year he will receive 87 50 per month and 100 per month for the following year. The board of education expresses high appreciation for his service.

H. A. Hatch Buchtel Schools Hatch Board of Education

Mrs Baker Injured After Veranda Fall

Mrs. W. S. Baker of Smith street fell from a veranda onto a brick walk Wednesday evening sustaining a broken knee cap. Due to age the accident is very serious and she will likely remain bedridden for several weeks.

Smith Street

Local Student Becomes Higher Paid Business College Teacher

H E Adrian former county student and well known teacher, recently left New England to teach book keeping and penmanship at Edmiston Business College in Cleveland. He earns about four times his former teaching salary and has advanced largely on his own efforts, friends in the county rejoice.

H. E. Adrian New England Edmiston Business College of Cleveland Adrian

For Sale Six Room House Near Morris Avenue

For sale a newly built six room house located half a block from Morris Avenue with water and gas. Terms available. Inquire E. G. Eaton 1029 30th Avenue Huntington West Virginia 5-29-t3-wky-t2.

Morris Avenue E. G. Eaton Ave Huntington W. Va

Memorial Services Draw Large Attendance at M E Church

Sunday memorial services at the M E church drew a large crowd. Residents from here attended Decoration services in Burlingame on Wednesday. Local families visited relatives and guests over the weekend. Children’s Day exercises are planned at the M E church on June 17. Local ad promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup for constipation with no opiates.

M. E Burlingham J. E. Williams W. M. Williams Bolin Albany M. E. Church Athenian Lodge K. of P Thos. L. Lowe Christian Church K. of P. Lodge Athens Knights New Cemetery Aaron E. Price Old Cemetery Knights of Pythias

Social Notes from Local Visits and Guests

Miss Blanche Smith stayed several days last week with Mrs. E. D. O'Dell at Little Hocking. Dr. G R Gunder visited Athens on Monday. Mrs. Diantha Frame and daughter Fourine visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. I P Ballard near Qualey on Sunday. Miss Clara Higley was in Parkersburg on Sunday. Mrs. Ann White and daughter Mary left Saturday for Athens to spend a week with friends and relatives.

Blanche Smith E. D. O'Dell Little Hocking G. R. Gunder Athens Diantha Frame Fourine

Bluffton Resident Endorses Chamberlains Remedy

Mr M F Burroughs of Bluffton Indiana praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for bowel trouble after years of family use. He says it will be needed before summer and urges buying now from W H McKee, druggist.

M. F. Burroughs Bluffton Ind Chamberlain W. H. McKee

Community Notes From Canaanville Area

Frank Steward and family of Marshfield visit Mrs. Myrtle Stewart. Susie Baker of Athens guests here over Sunday. Etta Tucker and Lucile of Athens with Homer Seiver and Glen Culp of Columbus visit R. E. Sutton. Lucy Halbirt visits friends in Wheeling West Virginia. Ice cream supper at G W Starkey’s draws many despite bad weather. proceeds near fifteen dollars. S C Turner begins gas well drilling on Canaan Coal Co land.

Frank Steward Marshfield Myrtle Stewart Susie Baker Athens Etta Tucker Lucile Homer Seiver Glen Culp Columbus R. E. Sutton Lucy Halbirt Wheeling W. Va G. W. Starkey

Cal Lucas in buggy accident near Stewart

J. C. Lucas known as Cal Lucas met Chas. McCune while driving home from Stewart. Lucas missteered and tipped the buggy over an embankment. his horse fell on him but neither was injured and the buggy suffered only minor damage.

J. C. Lucas Cal Lucas Stewart Chas. McCune Mr. Lucas

Memorial Day Marriage Unites Gaskalla and Swartz

William Gaskalla of near Albany wed Miss Minnie Swartz of Glouster at the office of Probate Judge Lynch on Decoration Day. Squire Henry Logan officiated as Women’s Relief Corps members gathered in the office preparing flowers for the Decoration Day services.

William Gaskalla Albany Minnie Swartz Glouster Lynch Squire Henry Logan Women’s Relief Corps

Governor Pattison Appoints Public Printing and Fire Marshal

Columbus June 1 Special telegram to Daily Messenger The following appointments of Governor Pattison were made known today Supervisor of Public Printing J W Johnson of Waverly State Fire Marshal D S Creamer of St Clairsville Commission to select Institution for crippled and deformed children Hon John A McDowell Millersburg Dr Wade McMillan Cincinnati Dr Frank A Bunts Cleveland

Columbus Daily Messenger Pattison J. W. Johnson Waverly Creamer St. Clairsville John A. McDowell Millersburg Wade McMillan Cincinnati Frank A. Bunts Cleveland

Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Promoted Cough Syrup

A sworn statement from the manufacturers protects consumers from opiates in Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Kennedy Cline

Tun and Folly in the Streetcrowd Tales and Tea-time Tales

A column reflects on life and time as Dr. Chamberlain predicts the earth remains habitable for a million years. It recalls bustling street crowds, a Athens meat market anecdote, jammed sidewalks, and delivery wagons. Observations include a picket restaurant scene and a Salvation Army collection as crowds disperse. The piece notes humor, human nature, and the odd charm of everyday gatherings.

Thos. C. Chamberlain Department of University of Chicago Windco Pickett Amebody Sam Azmid John Pete Fins Salvation Army Aza Rua

Ex-Sheriff Murphy Faces Scrutiny Over Spells And Porch Scrubber

The article portrays ex sheriff Murphy claiming women would ease his life if present. It notes his brief spells of industry leading to trouble, citing a porch cleaning for his wife on East State street that drew reactions from local housewives while men like Sile Hedges and John Finsterwald respond openly.

Murphy Andy East State Street Sile Hedges John Finsterwald

Be Cure for Sores Promised by Macke’s Maximica Salve

Chas Oswald of Etensselaersville N Y reports Bucklen's Maximic Salve healed the ugliest neck sore after an injury at Lockjaw fails to follow. The preparation prevents blood poisoning and cures cuts wounds burns and scars. 25 cents at W H McKee’s drugs store.

Chas. Oswald Etensselaersville N. Y Seth Burch W. H. McKee

Examinations Schedule For Certificates In Ohio Towns

Examinations for Elementary Certificates will be on the first Saturday of each month in Athens. High School and Special Certificates test on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional exams at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on the first Saturday of May June and July. Boxwell tests at Athens Guysville on the third Saturday in April and at Athens Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners. F S Coultrap Clerk.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Guysville Board of Examiners

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Oil for Life at Cline's Pharmacy

An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain oil tea or tablets priced 35 cents, sold at Cline's Pharmacy promising vitality and warming effects to stimulate life blood circulation.

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Cline

Bids Sought for Athens High School Building and Heating

Village School District of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for erection of a High School building on public grounds and installation of a steam heating system. Bids due June 8 1906 by noon. Contracts to complete by January 31 1907 with $2500 bid guarantee.

Board of Education Athens Athens County Ohio Edward C. van Leyen Edward A. Schilling Peninsular Bank Detroit Michigan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Hammond C. x Eeorts New Mexico Z. L. Henry Ame Henry J. L Sarah Steenrod Carl Cable Frank E. Goldsbe Sons Hertegham E. W. Leggett A. B. Scott Westford Eugene Wolf Mrs Joseph Wolf Hiram Armitage Mrs.Bowser Upper Sandusky Nettie Weiher McGinley Harry Slaughter John Slaughter Wellston Harry H. Shaw Taylor & Shaw H. C. Storer Edward Schloss B. L. Lamborn C. C. Millikan Cora Johnson Ong Ny Kankakee, Il Guys A. L. Johnson Mise Jess Allen George Allen Hebbardsville Were Rorick Milo Wilson T. J. Wheatley Emmat H. F. Link Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York Anna Ghormley EF. B. Clarke Chillicothe Adda Cox Henry Lancaster C. S. McDougall Carlos Henry Mr. Ott Barrows of Ethel Shallenberger Anna Mauck Lancaster Mary E. Whipple H. E. Stackhouse Wheatley Otto Barth Coolville Alma Halls Anna Landis Supt. Hatch Buchtel Ner SHADE Humphreys’ Medicine Co William and Joka Ts Canaanville HY D. Davis Humphreys Humphreys’ Med. Co William & John Srs N.Y T. L. Lowe A. E. Price Corpell Charle Amorma Judge Bethel Son Mac Washington Street Stand-Geipe Bank Mac H. D. Henry College Street Bettmer Wee d Frank Roach Harry Roach EB. J. Jones Jim Palmer W. M. Kurtz Mr. Holbrook K’c@ogoods D. A. R. McKinstry Gange Jim Coultrap WeVay’s Office M. Copeland Astoria
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