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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
8
The report notes the worst storm of the season caused widespread damage including downed trees and overturned limbs. It mentions various local residents attending religious services, visits, and baptisms, with many names listed and several community events at church locations and homes.
Richison Jarvis of Parkerplarge visited friends here Monday. Mrs Phillips of Marshfield and Mrs. Dean of Amoryllo visited Mrs. McVoy Sunday. Several families and visitors appear, including Bertha Sutton of Athens and the Free Methodists basket meeting set for Friday to Sunday. The report notes illness, travel, and social visits among residents of Athens Amesville Grahm Chapel and surrounding areas. The wind storm Thursday caused damage with downed trees and telegraph lines.
Residents in Athens County attended a social at L B L Glazier's residence and a Christian Endeavor convention in Athens while a Thursday storm wrecked Theo Henry’s barn and damaged orchards, railings, and farm machinery. Farmers sheltered stock overnight as fences were blown down and roofs removed.
Ebner Armstrong and Ida Carsey wed at her parents home with Vern Rowe as groom. A birthday party for Mrs. M Evans drew many gifts and a pleasant evening. Local events include ice cream festival at H W Ford home and storm damage to gardens and trees. Delegates attended O E Convention at Amenville.
Broadwell family from Graf ton W Va were summoned by illness of Ida Sisk. Leo Frost of Marietta visits friends. C S Springer took a trip to Athens. Jeasie Ogg of Sharpsburg visited Bessie May Tolman’s circle. Lizzie Johnston and Lats Spriggs attended an ice cream supper at Sharpsburg. M B Church hosts ice cream supper at S E Tolman’s on June 21 to aid the parsonage.
H. W. Wickham of Athens visited last week due to his father Warren Wickham’s illness. Allen Rodalaver and family from Porter, W. Va, were guests of Mrs. Here Rice on Saturday. Fay Smith visited Athens Howard and Don Ewings from Utley called on friends Sunday. Daisy Smith and Maud Holland were guests at New England this week. Blanche Mellchi has been hired to teach the primary school for next winter.
Mrs Eliza Botan and daughter Mrs Addie Fuller host visitors near Marietta and in Millfield. Carl Hayes and others from nearby towns visit. storms damage a barn near Sid Balre. Children’s Day services draw large crowds at the church. Tomer Griffin gives welcome. pupils perform as various country representations participate.
John Hamilton Luhrig made a business trip to Athens on Saturday. Mrs. D. Gabriel Boyles died at her parents’ home near Lubrig. Miss Emma Francis and Mrs. S. E. Pedige were Athens visitors on Friday. B Beverage and J I Baird were in Athens on Monday on business. Martin Flom of Marshfield was seriously injured by a fall at Galling mill on Saturday. Misses Jennie Biddle and Vesta Pierce attended the teachers examination at Athens. Claire Baird returned Monday after visiting her sister at Murray. J Sherman and I Fy drove to Pomeroy last week for a visit. The Francis family were called to Nelsonville Tuesday by the death of Mr Fred Newton Monday evening.
An ice cream supper will be held at Mr. Russell's on Friday evening June 20th with invitations extended to all. Local youths attended Children's Day exercises at Sugar Creek Sunday evening. Rev. Baker preached at the M E Church Sunday afternoon. Inez and Ada Higgins of Hibbardsville visited grandchildren here Sunday. J R Wade and children visited Columbia on excursion. Mrs L D Linesett returned home after visiting daughter Mrs C E Sander.
An Elizabeth West Virginia man allegedly cured of incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The advertisement claims the combination expels poisons and heals blood diseases, skin eruptions, ulcers and wounds. Sold at W. H. McKee and Fauser's.
Marshfield residents honor deceased members at the K of P Castle Hall with ritual and an address by Charlsa E Turley. Modern Woodmen joined as guests and, after cemetery rites, both orders held a joint session endorsing a Fraternal Memorial day to invite other associations.
Mrs Della Gabriel Boyles died at her parents home near Union Friday of last week from consumption. Funeral services were held at Union church and interment followed at Union cemetery.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case. J Cheney & Co proprietors Toledo. Statement from West Traax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorsing Cheney's honor and ability. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price six cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills praised.
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