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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1899

Page

5

Local Youths and Visitors Fill Athens Week

Marietta’s Harry Nye visits Athens friends while numerous guests arrive for commencement events. Local residents including Miss Lucreria Borns Elizabeth West Virginia Miss Olive Charter Nelsonville and Miss Mary Dodge Worcester Massachusetts attend or return for ceremonies. Attendees include J Selig Philadelphia and James Caldwell Guysville among others with family visits and notable travels.

Harry Nye Marietta Athens Lucreria Borns Elizabeth W. Ya Lillian Casta W. H. Huntley Pomeroy Athess Ella McElfresh Joy Mderman College Street Lou Lindley Logan Olive Charter Nelsonville Fannie Wickham Wheelng Vas Mabel Wickham Blanche Light Greysville Nora Light L. D. McGinley Columbus Faul Karl Lovell Chester Hill Chillicothe Arthur Carpenter Deadwood South Dakota T. J. Evans S. Bethel J. M. Alien Jerseyville Salle Elliott Pittsburg C. L. Poston Mary Dodge Worcester Mass Spen James Caldwell Guysville J. 8. Basom Gould Thomas DC Thomas Jennie Golden Fish Boston Lewis Steenrod N. H. van Vorhes Charles C Smith East Liverpool Electric Light Company W G Junod Ohio Debenture Company J. Selig Philadelphia

Committeemen organize for fall campaign in Athens county

The Athens county Republican executive committee met in the court house jury room to organize for a vigorous fall campaign. Fourteen members were present and elected D H Moore as chairman E Woodworth as secretary and George Ridenour as treasurer. A 4 by 6 member campaign committee will be formed later. Ridenour was recommended for county board of elections and appointments filed through the secretary. W H Wickham handled state senate duties but the committee pledged support to the eventual senatorial winner from Manetta.

Athens County Republican Executive Committee Court House H Moore H G. Stalder John McLaughlie WB. Johnsco W. H. Benry FE. C. Woodworth JW Bryson S B. Hill Frank Sisson D. A. Williams Nent A.P. White I. KR Wilson George Ridenour D H. Moore E. Woodworth County Board of Elections W H Wickham Manetta

Miner Henry Alderman Crushed to Death at No 2 Mine

Henry Alderman aged fifty died after a cage dropped in the No 2 mine shaft while he cleaned the sump. He and a companion were at work when the engineer let the cage descend as the sump was being cleared. The accident occurred Friday. Alderman died an hour later. He left a wife and seven children. Funeral and burial held Sunday.

Grouster Henry Alderman No. 2 Alderman

Misses Riggs Host Tea For Martinsville Guests

The Misses Riggs entertained Monday afternoon from 8 to 5 at their Union Street home honoring Mesdames Kessinger and Blackstone of Martinsville Indiana. Activities included a spider web labyrinth game with Mrs. Golden winning the prize and Mrs. Jewett the consolation prize. crokonle winner Miss Mabel Wickham with Miss Rose as runner up.

Mrs. Golden Mrs. Jewett Crokoncle Miss Mabel Miss Rose

Delighted dinner in honor of Ohio University trustee

Gen. and Mrs. H. Grosvenor hosted a Monday evening dinner at their home for Hon. and Mrs Albert Douglas of Chillicothe, a member of Ohio University trustees. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jones, Major and Mrs 2. M. Welch, Mrs P. C. Leete, Miss Grosvenor, and Major L. M. Jewett.

H. Grosvenor Albert Douglas Chillicothe The Ohio University J. D. Brown J. P. Wood EB. J. Jones 2. M. Welch P. C. Leete Grosvenor L. M. Jewett

Severe storm lashes Athens with lightning and flood

An extreme storm struck Athens Tuesday night with torrents of rain and constant lightning. A church tower was lightly struck, a cow of Owen Riley in west end was killed by lightning, and the Ohio Central railroad at Corning flooded delaying and abandoning trains. Mr. W F Copeland leaves for Tarzan Harrison county to serve as Tappan School principal. Dr J S Hoyt and family go to Atlantic City for a few days then New York for postgraduate study.

A. J. Frame Sunnyside J. B Clayton Portsmouth Winchester J W. McClaren Marietta Felix Hall Athens Allegheny Sam Sommer Albert Leonard Syracuse New York Mary Wright Congress Street Owen Riley West End Ohio Central Corning W. F. Copeland Tarzan Harrison County Tappan Copeland J. S. Hoyt Atlantic City

Accident Kills Maccabee Member Alonzo Shafer in Chauncey

Alonzo Shafer, a Knight of Mac cabees member from Chauncey, was killed by an Ohio Central train near Chauncey on April 25. A life policy payout of 1000 dollars was noted, and the text includes various unrelated legal and testimonial fragments.

Alonzo Shafer Order of the Knights of Maccabees Shafer Maccabee Society Chauncey Ohio Central

Logan & Co. Shoe Firm Change Names and Leadership

The popular firm of C. Logan & Co. has changed ownership with Frank B. H. Logan selling to Thomas H. Craig. The name remains Logan & Co. and E. C. Logan will run the business while Craig continues as traveling salesman. The family firm pledges continued patron satisfaction and liberal support. Funeral notes report John Williams, 65, died Saturday in West End. services held at Baptist Church, Rev. Carter officiating. Lawrence & Angels advertise midseason millinery sale to run one week. Uncalled letters in Athens post office listed with names and addresses.

Logan & Co C. Logan & Co Frank BH. Logan John Williams West End Wiijanh Baptist Church Carter Clawrence & Angels

California Fig Syrup Co remedy praised as perfect laxative

The text extols Syrup or Fres by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle yet effective liquid laxative. It claims cleansing the system, dispelling colds headaches and fevers, and aiding habitual constipation without irritating the kidneys liver or bowels. It notes senna and aromatic plants as the medicinal basis and warns against imitations. It lists the company name CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO SAN FRANCISCO Louisville New York and urges purchase from druggists with price per bottle.

Cathonsia Fig Syrup Co Califorsia Fie Syror Co California Fig Syrup CO San Francisco Cat Louisville WEW York

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