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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1904

Page

5

Local Personalities Gather in Athens for Visits and Events

A busy Athens scene features A. A. Dodds of New England visiting on business while Miss Rosalie Haddox of Columbus stays with Mrs. A. B. Scott. Numerous locals host friends from Pittsboro to Chicago, celebrate graduations, attend the homecoming, and note travels of alumni and family. Festive touches include weddings and professional moves, with guests from Columbus, Rutland, and Seattle among those listed.

A. A. Dodds New England Athens

Home-Comers organize in Athens to aid boys and build club

At a smoker in Washington street rooms, F. C. Stedman and John J. Welch helped form the Athens Home-Comers association. Gen. Grosvenor was named president, Major Jewett vice president, Capt Allen secretary, and W. B. Golden treasurer with $1000 initial funds from Mr. Beaton. A permanent charter and incorporation under New Jersey or Ohio law are to be pursued, and a clubhouse with reading room baths and recreation grounds is proposed, costing thirty to fifty thousand dollars.

F. C. Stedman John J. Welch Washington Street Athens Mr. Beaton Gen. Grosvenor Major Jewett Capt Allen W. B. Golden

Overflowing Enthusiasm at Ohio University Centennial

A lengthy report on the Ohio University centennial events describes letters from alumni across decades, speeches by former presidents, and a grand banquet. Notables include Rev. John A. White, Thomas F. Day, Prof. Hugh Boyd, Dr. Isaac Crook, and Miss Anna Pearl McVay. The alumni gathering, held in Athens, drew about 250 guests and featured ceremonial toasts and reflections on the university’s history. Officers named to serve another year include E. D. Sayre as president and S. L. McCune as vice president.

W. H. Young Columbus Carlsrohe Baden John A. White Centerville Thomas F. Day San Selmo California Scott Isaac Crook Chillicothe S. K. Mardis Toronto Almani Association Ewing Hall David H. Moore L. M. Jewett Athens Thomas Ewing, Jr New York Thomas Ewing Ohio Alston Ellis Ohio University John W. Dowd Toledo Anna Pearl McVay O. U W. H. Scott Ohio State University W. Super Isaac Crooks E. D. Sayre

Class Reunion Brightens Homecoming For 1901 Ohio University Alumni

During Homecoming week the 1901 class from Ohio University held a pleasant reunion with ten of eleven members returning to honor their alma mater and celebrate the centennial. Attendees hailed from six states including Illinois Pennsylvania Tennessee New York Colorado and Colorado. The absent member was Elizabeth Katz from East Stroudsburg State Normal. A Friday dinner was held at Hotel Berry.

Ohio University Mayme Batterson Carrolton Nelle Blackwood Coe McKees Rocks Martina Kiley Cave Nashville Tenn Margaret Black Glen Ebon Nelle Fuller Athens

District Conference Held At Wrights Chapel Mechanicsburg

The twelfth session of the district conference of the Muskingum conference will be held at Wrights Chapel M P church in Mechanicsburg on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week. An elaborate program has been prepared with several prominent visitors. Dinner will be served daily at the church and all are invited to attend.

E.union of Zanesville Muskingum Conference Wrights Chapel M. P. Church Mechanicsburg

Presbyterian Sunday School Exercises and Evening Service

The annual Presbyterian Sunday school exercises will be held next Sunday at ten o clock in the church auditorium. The hour is ten not ten thirty. The evening service will be at seven thirty. The sermon subject will be Immitation. The public is invited to attend.

Dr. Lintz Asbury Hocking County C. W. Super Merning M. E L. M. Baker Presbyterian

Whitaker Visits Friends After Homecoming in Athens

Charles Whitaker of McConnelsville visited friends here over Sunday. Mrs Irene W Haning and her grandchildren Helen and Henrietta Brandebury of Huntington West Virginia are staying with Judge Wood after Homecoming to visit relatives and friends in Athens.

Charles Whitaker McConnelsville Irene W. Haning Helen and Henrietta Brandebury Huntington W. Va Judge

Photographs From Athens Home-Coming Souvenir Office

The photographs used in the Athens Home-coming souvenir are at the Home-coming office and may be secured by calling there for them.

Athens

Sunday Excursion by Hocking Valley June 26 routes

Railway excursion details note schedules and fares from Columbus Jackson and Pomeroy. Prices shown include one dollar base fare with minor cent variations for each stop. Passenger instructions emphasize minimal delays and boarding at designated stations.

Hocking Valley Columbus Jackson Pomeroy

Athens township Boswell scholars call for examination meeting

The Boswell scholars who passed examinations this year are summoned to the Athens school house on Saturday June 25 at 9 o'clock to arrange exercises.

Athens Township Boswell Athens

Clarke's Real Estate Agency With Adams Express

Clarke's Real Estate Agency located on North Court Street partners with Adams Express for handling property listings and parcel deliveries. The notice highlights services offered and the street's address for client visits and mail.

Clarke’s Adams Express North Court Street

Public Sale of Cattle and Farm Implements

Public sale scheduled for Saturday 1904 at 9 o'clock in the morning at Michaels farm will offer cattle bogs and farming implements for purchase. Interested buyers should attend to bid on available items and stakes.

Michaels Farm

Lost Black Silk Jacket at Beaton Dinner

Mrs Christine Pierce reports a missing black silk jacket after a Beaton dinner. Finder should leave the garment at Zenner's store for contact.

Beaton Zenner's Mra Christine Pierce

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