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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
5
Local briefs list movements of residents and visitors including S. D. Thompson in Gallipolis and H. D. Henry in Amesville. Many names attend club events, receptions, and church gatherings. note suffrage meeting March 7 and various trips to Cleveland Cincinnati Philadelphia and New York.
G W Saycer, respected Jerseyville resident in Athens county, died at home February 22 on his birthday at age 81. He left a wife and five children. A longtime M E church member since 1866, he was devoted to church, stood for right, and is described as not dead but just away.
The History club meets Satur afternoon at Miss ary Slattery to discuss programs. The Athens Reading club hosts Friday at the dormitory with Mr and Mrs E P Sayre. Prof and Mrs W D Bently entertain friends Thursday with music. Several gatherings feature flinch and games, dainty refreshments, and honors for Mrs May Putnam Whipple of Duluth. A reception for Mrs S Haney precedes her move to Chillicothe. Miss Carrie Janod hosts Saturday afternoon at her parents home with friends from Athens and Daleth. The W A Thomas dinner honors their fortieth anniversary with a sizable guest list. The Pallas Club meets at Mrs Scott’s home for a literary program honoring Mrs Frances Scott, followed by talks on Dan Edin, Thomas Carlyle, and Scottish historians, then refreshments and a wrap-up. Next meeting planned with Miss Glazier on March 12.
On Thursday evening March 10 the university students in the class of argumentation and public speaking will present the fourth annual public debate in the auditorium. The question mirrors the Yale Harvard debate: Resolved that the history of trades unionism in the past twenty years shows a general tendency detrimental to the country. Ketcham and Porter support the affirmative while T M Smith and Miller oppose. Three short ovations will be given. Admission free. the public is invited.
C. O. Moore sold his grocery, once the Cotton Stand, to Barrett Bros of Tuppers Plains Meigs county. The transfer occurred last week and the new proprietors assumed control Monday morning. Barrett Bros are prominent Meigs County merchants who also run a general store at Trappers Plains and will keep operating there.
The death of Mrs Mary McKim aged 89 occurred Friday at her home following injuries from a serious accident. She was the last surviving charter member of her organization in Hockingport.
The Athenian Club adopts resolutions mourning the loss of member Paul R. Codding. The club extends sympathy to his bereaved families, prays for divine strength, and announces thirty days of mourning with club rooms draped. Minutes engrossed, copies to families and village papers. Com. H. H Haning, H. Thompson, George DeCam.
Sarah H. Barker widow of William Barker died at her Plains area home Thursday morning aged 79 after a pleurisy attack and general breakdown. Her husband’s death fifteen days earlier likely hastened her passing. Funeral held Zion church Sunday at 1 50 p m conducted by Rev Oumine with many mourners in attendance.
The Athens county teachers' union will hold its regular session in the college of music at Ohio university in Athens on Saturday, March 12. All teachers are urged to attend as an Athens county branch of the Ohio Teachers' Federation will be formed and other important business will be transacted. W. A. Thomas, President.
Rural drama praised for natural characters and relatable motives. The production is billed as a guaranteed attraction at the opera house on March 9.
The college of music at Ohio University presents The Little Tycoon in the opera house this evening directed by James Pryor McVey. A chorus of 100 voices performs with leading roles by renowned singers. The two act farce features catchy music and love intrigue with special costumes and high demand for seats.
Prof. Lewis, an Athena county native who studied at the Chicago College of Music and played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Thomas and Bendix, returns home to lead a new orchestra in Middleport. He will conduct a class of fifty-one pupils and is joined by soloist Mrs T Guy Stewart. The Athenian club presents the concert at the opera house.
Amos Britz and family visited his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Britz over weekend as mumps and measles persisted in the area. Community members attended Charles Starkey’s funeral at Clarks Chapel Sunday. Cora Tedrow of Athens stayed with her parents. Mae Love recovers from measles. Mr and Mrs Joseph Norris welcome a baby girl.
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and strengthen the patient. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failing case and invite testimonials. Hall's Pills are also recommended.
On February 3 1904 Charles F P Myers was adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for March 12 1904 at 1 pm in Athens Ohio to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the debtor and conduct required business. No assets reported. Referee in Bankruptcy A Koons and attorney C D Hopkinius. Mech 3 12.
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