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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

6

Funeral attendance listed for several local residents

Mrs Franklin Garlinger and Mr and Mrs David Geary attended Mrs Cora Millhorn's funeral at Vanderhoof Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L D Castle attended Mr Charles Gathrie's funeral at Orange church Wednesday. Annie Midkiff and Harry Rennion attended Bethany children's day services Sunday evening. Literary exercises planned at Lawrence Chapel next Sunday evening June 21. Maggie Stout visited her parents Geo Guthrie at Garden last week. Carrie Wade has returned home at Alfred.

Franklin Garlinger Bachtel David Geary Gioustervilled M. M. Runnion Cora Millhorn Vanderhoof L. D. Castle Charles Gathrie Orange Church Annie Midkiff Harry Rennion Bethany Lawrence Chapel Maggie Stout Geo. Guthrie Garden Carrie Wade Alfred

Third Year Pupils Recital Led by Van Vorhes at College

A Saturday night piano recital in the college auditorium featured third year pupils of Miss Nellie H. Van Vorhes with Miss Clah Hooper soprano Mrs. E Logan contralto and Thomas Hoover tenor. A large audience praised the program including Concerto The Flatterer Nirvana Sonata La Chasse Venetian Gondoloied No 6 and 12 Hosanna Walz Serenade and Allegro from a symphony.

College Nellie H. van Vorhes Clah Hooper E. ©. Logan Thomas Hoover Miss Kipp Misses Davis Baprice Thomas N. Hoover Everett Parker Miss van Vorhes Ann Village E. C. Logan Walz Miss Hooper McVey and Earhart 3D Symphony

Hollister Crowd Noted For Weekend Visits And Baseball

Hollister residents hosted visitors from Trimble Murray City Columbus and Glouster with social visits and a ball game at Derthick. The Columbus All-stars faced Hollister Finleys with a 6 to 2 loss for the All-stars.

Cecila Clark Stella Nayle Trimble Coral Coleman Murray City Emmett Zimmerman Albany Lena Hickman Columbus Will Wallace Fred Smith Crooksville Misses Mantle Oral Riley Corning Flossie Mabel Mason Cornelia Smith Bess Hale Derthick Mryr. Littleton Jar. Kelley Glouster Green Johnson Hatfield Cook Dammond Gibson Hoodlett Smith Sanders Whalen Easler Ron Hall Willard Evans Cooper. Jenkins Sand Andy Calender Miss Lemell Jacksonville James Coleman West Virginia EB. Shafer Columbus All-stars Hollister Finley Finley Harry Hill Athens

Educational Meeting at Judson Closes Select School

A large crowd attended Judson Saturday for the close of the select school taught by R. Cline. The program featured recitations readings and music. Prof Grady could not attend but Supt G W Christman filled in creditably with other teachers giving addresses. The fifth select school at this place shows strong educational spirit and the future looks encouraging with a township school planned.

Judson R. Cline Grady G. W. Christman Select School

For Sale of Milch Cows and Driving Horses in Athens

Auction notice lists fresh milch cows driving horses and draft horses for sale. J. C. Campbell of Athens is the contact, offering a selection of quality livestock ready for buyers to view and bid.

Death of Pauline Guenther 11 in Mill Street

Pauline Guenther, eleven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Guenther, died Thursday at home on Mill street after a brief illness from a complication of diseases. Funeral at home held Friday led by Rev Cherington. Remains went to Herndon Virginia for interment with her father. He returns with another daughter from New York hospital treatments.

Pauline Guenther Fred Guenther Mill Street Cherington Herndon Washington Dd. C New York

Knights Attend Memorial in Gallipolis

About twenty five Knights of Pythias attended memorial services in Gallipolis including visitors from Athens. Marshal Peter Finsterwald led Athens contingents and toured the Priestly home scene where Lile and Williams were killed during a confrontation with officers. Citizens of Gallipolis honored him for his actions on a January night in 1902.

Knights of Pythias Gallipolis Athens Rshal Peter Finsterwald Marshal Finsterwald

A Maryland Wonder Promises Kidney Relief for Many

Upper Cross Roads Maryland reports Dodd's Kidney Pills as a marvelous remedy with claimed cures for rheumatism, lumbago, backache, female troubles, nervous diseases, dropsy, diabetes and Bright's disease. Mrs. John Cooney credits the pills as the best remedy for kidney trouble and weak back. Many others testify to its virtue.

Upper Cross Roads Dodd Anny Bright John Cooney Cooney

Death of Early Athens County Resident David Allen

David Allen of Alexander township aged 81 died at home after weeks of frailty from multiple age related illnesses with cancer of the face listed as immediate cause. Born in Fayette County Pennsylvania he came to Ohio in 1815 with his parents and later lived 16 years in Athens township where he bought the farm where he died in 1876. He married Mary Jane Wilkins in 1839. she died in September 1900 after 61 years of marriage. Survived by children Mrs. Charles Townsend Capt J B Allen Mrs D Gist John H Allen George D Allen William Allen and Mrs Lillie A Fuller. Funeral conducted by Rev Cherington and Rev Hurley with interment in the new cemetery.

David Allen Athens County Alexander Township Mr. Allen Fayette County Harrison County Ohio Josiah Allen Rose Mary Jane Wilkins Athens Township Allen Cherington Athens M. E Hurley Methodist Protestant Church Charles Townsend J. B. Allen D. Gist John H. Allen Geo. D. Allen William Allen Lillie A. Fuller

Death of Mrs. Martha Hooper at Richland Avenue

Mrs. Martha Hooper wife of Addison Hooper died Thursday noon at her Richland avenue home after a long cancer illness. She was 49 and leaves Mrs. E H Cotton Mrs. David Blackburn Harry Clifford Ethel and Britton Hooper. Short service at home followed by funeral at Bass Church conducted by Rev W D Cherington with interment in Bass Church cemetery.

Martha Hooper Addison Hooper Richland Avenue State Hospital Columbus Bassetchurch W. D. Cherington Per E. H. Cotton David Blackburn Harry Hooper Clifford Hooper Ethel Britton Hooper

Reception to Electrical Students at University

More than sixty electrical engineering students were hosted by Professor and Mrs. Atkinson on Thursday evening June 11. Cards titled Nuts to Crack by Electricity provided amusement with burlesque queries and answers, followed by Mr. Atkinson’s original printed answers. The lively program drew much laughter and enjoyment from all attendees.

Atkinson

All Have Positions After Engineering Course

Graduates report their jobs with W. H. Williamson at a state hospital as electrical staff and H. F. Courtright in Cleveland. T. C. Hulbert serves as electrical engineer for Nelsonville Electric Co. in Athens, and I. M. Haffey holds a similar post in Athens. Potter plans to head west and Thratl likely goes to Cleveland. A sale lists a sideboard china closet bookcase parlor set and two beds at McKee's drug store.

W. H. Williamson The State Hospital H. F. Courtright Cleveland T. C. Hulbert Nelsonville Electric Co 8. M. Haffey Athens Potter Thrat McKee's Drug Store

Death of Dr. E W Parker in Gallpolis at 52

The death of Dr. E W Parker occurred Friday at his home in Gallpolis at age 52. He had practiced medicine there since beginning his medical career and was a Civil War veteran. Parker was the father in law of Mrs. B Parker, formerly of Athens.

E. W. Parker Gallipolis Parker B. Parker Athens

Rasor Adams Tie The Knot In Columbus

The marriage of S. Eugene Rasor of Columbus and Vinnie A. Adams of Glouster occurred at the M. E. parsonage on Wednesday June 10 with Rev. W. D. Cherington presiding. Friends extend best wishes for their happiness.

S. Eugene Rasor Columbus Vinnie A. Adams Glouster M. E. Parsonage W. D. Cherington

Death of Samuel Harris on Lancaster Street

Samuel Harris died Wednesday night at 52 at his home on Lancaster Street. Funeral services were held Friday at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Wilson, with interment in the new cemetery.

Samuel Harris Lancaster Street Baptist Church Wilson New Cemetery

Hilt and Love Marriage at Tremble Justice Ceremony

William C. Hilt of Jacksonville married Vennie Love of Gloucester Sunday. Justice B W King officiated. Hilt is a prosperous local merchant and Love is a well known Gloucester young lady.

Jacksonville Jane William C. Hilt Vennie Glouster Rimble B. W. King Hilt

Promoters Sell Copper Mine to English Investors

San Francisco promoters unload a copper mine for 3.4 million dollars to English investors after paying 12 thousand dollars. The deal is expected to affect securities markets and may trigger more investor unease.

San Francisco

Algeo and Smith Married in Kilvert Probate Office

Arthur E. Algeo of Kilvert and Emme B. Smith of New England wed Friday in the probate office with Mayor Henry Logan officiating. The couple will reside in Kilvert where the groom runs a business.

Arthur E. Algeo Kilvert Emme B. Smith New England Henry Logan

State Convention Ticket Offer for Ohio Central Lines

Ohio Christian Endeavor Union in Elvira invites members to a round trip fare from all Ohio stations. Tickets on sale June 24 25 26 with return valid until June 29 1908. For rates train times and details contact Ohio Central Lines agents or L France secretary C E Union Columbus Ohio.

Ohio Christian Endeavor Union Elvira Ohio Ohio Central Lines L. France C. E. Union Columbus Ce Lers Mou Ulton Houk General Toledo

Shirt Waists Embrace Substantial Materials for 1903

The article notes the shirt waist remains vital for street wear alongside coats and skirts. It predicts the 1903 shirt waist will be more substantial than last year, due to experiences with perishability of delicate lace and tucks. Shirred bodices and skirts are highlighted as spring novelties.

Tor Street

Fashions Highlight Veiled Gowns and Linen Styles

The write up praises gowns with veiling and deep shirring outlined by silk fringe. Hats show emphasis on outline and tuckings, sleeves grow fuller at the cuffs, white linen remains popular, collars feature stitched linen or pique four in hand styling. An illustration depicts a cashmere blouse by Judic Chollet.

Beauty myths and a liver cure promise in old advertisement

An editorial style note extols cosmetics as ineffective for complexion care and promotes Green's August Flower as a liver tonic to purify blood and improve skin. It claims relief from constipation, biliousness, nervousness and insomnia, with trial sizes offered at 25 cents and 75 cents, and ends with a remark on bee stings and alcohol as antidotes.

Life and a political joke in old newspaper prose

The piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a life enhancing medicine and urges the weak to take it, claiming it builds up the system and makes life more abounding. It ends with a quip about Thomas A. Edison entering politics and inventing a politico mechanical wire puller.

Hood Thomas A. Edison

Worst of All Experiences at Decatur Woman Seeks Help

Mrs. 8 H Newsom of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble with death seeming inevitable. She credits Electric Bitters with a miraculous turnaround and recovery. The tonic is promoted for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and 50 cents is charged with a guarantee by W H McKee Druggist. West Point will graduate ninety four lieutenants this week marking the largest class ever at the military academy.

8. H. Newsom Decatur Ala W. H. McKee West Point Military Academy

Probate Notices Filed in Athens County Ohio

Probate Judge's office in Athens County Ohio lists accounts filed and suspended for exceptions until July 4 1908 at 10 am. Guardians Maria Mulligan Joseph Mulligan and L M Dorsey oversee multiple accounts for Margaret Mulligan Frances Mulligan Catherine Gabriel. Administrators W G Hickman and George Vernon handle final accounts for Lewis Davenport and Daniel B Vernon. Lucia J Putnam executrix of Harriet B Smith estate also has final account. A W Lynch Probate Judge June 18 to July 2.

Athens County Ohio Maria Mulligan Margaret Mulligan Joseph Mulligan Frances Mulligan L. M. Dorsey Catherine Gabriel W. G. Hickman Lewis Davenport

CA Bastorita The Kind You Have Always Bought

The material presents a nostalgic note referencing a well known product tag line. It hints at an old advertising phrase and consumer familiarity with a trusted brand once commonly advertised in period newspapers.

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