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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

3

Personal Mentions Highlight Athens Area Social Moves

Mrs Susan Weidman returns from Wellston. G Cary and H B Danford of Trimble visit Athens. Multiple residents update on illness travel and visits to Columbus Marietta Huntington and Guysville. Notables include Judge Rufus Carpenter business trip to Columbus and Delaware and diverse social calls across the region.

G. Cary Danford Trimble Athens Rufus Carpenter Columbus Delaware

Luhrig Visitor Shull Toured Ath ents on Wednesday

Shull of Luhrig was an Ath ens Visitor Wednesday, according to Friday showings.

FE. Shull Luhrig Athens

Worstell and Cornwell Visit for Legal and Business Matters

J. G. Worstell traveled to Pomeroy on legal business while Charles Cornwell visited Chauncey on a business matter Wednesday.

Local Social Guests and Meetings in Nearby Towns

Miss Marie Young of Hamley visited Miss Sylvia Dowler over Sunday. Mrs A J Rodehaver spends the weekend with relatives at Beebe and Guynsville. Miss Lizzie M Hibbard was a business visitor in Columbus Wednesday for her store. Mr and Mrs Levi Kelley of Morris avenue host their daughter Mrs J W Hudson of Cincinnati. Miss Allie Ayres of Columbus guests of Mr and Mrs Carlos Harris. Ayres is Harris’s sister. Trenry Burkhold and A Coningham of the Gabric Coal company were Athens business visitors Wednesday.

Marie Young Hamley Sylvia Dowler Lizzie M. Hibbard Columbus Levi Kelley Morris Avenue J. W. Hudson Cincinnati Allie Ayres Carlos Harris Miss Ayres Mrs Harris Trenry Burkhold A. Coninghame The Gabric Coal Company Athens

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Widely Praised

A longtime medical claim extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for female troubles. It cites massive testimonial files from Lynn Mass and stories of recovery avoiding surgery, urging women to consider the remedy for restoring health and normal female function.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass Minneapolis Minn Lydia Lydia EK John G.moldan Second St. North

Moody Leaves For Columbus Visit

Mrs. D. N. Moody traveled to Columbus at week start to visit her daughter Mrs Rh. Johnson for three weeks.

Return of Mrs. John Graham from five week visit

Mrs. John Graham returned to Columbus this morning after a five week visit with her brother S. F. Hooper and family. Miss Frances Jordan, who has spent five months with her brother O. G. Jordan and other relatives, left this morning for San Francisco.

John Graham Columbus S. F. Hooper Frances Jordan O. G. Jordan San Francisco

Dr Kings New Life Pills Efficient for Health

Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as preventive remedy targeting stomach liver and bowels. Claims to prevent appendicitis by avoiding clogging and to cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Sold for 25e at McKees Drug Store.

Dr. King McKees Drug Store

Funeral for James Plack in Athens Friday

Funeral service for James Plack, who died in a Brooklyn hospital, will be held Friday morning at 019 o'clock at the Hotel Athens conducted by Rev F M Swinehart. Athens war veterans asked to meet at the courthouse at 11 Friday to escort the remains to the Hocking Valley depot. The party travels on the noon train to Nelsonville for burial.

James Plack Brooklyn Athens F. M. Swinehart

The Lurid Glow of Doom and a Child’s Cure

A Henrietta Pennsylvania mother reports her son H. M. Adams suffered eczema and lung damage after five years with failed remedies. She credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters for a complete cure, praising the tonic for eruptions and blood disorders. Sold for 50 cents at McKee’s Drug Store.

H. M. Adams Henrietta Pat McKee

Local notes on travel and visits from nearby towns

Will Bailey departed Monday with a cattle and horse laden car for Delaware to stay several weeks before returning to his Detroit area farm. Mr Smith of Crooksville was guest of Mission Roysgel for several days and left Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W R Barnhart planned weeks with relatives and left Tuesday for Le Sage West Virginia. Mrs Annie Durfee and brother Will Bailey visited Parkersburg on Friday. Floyd Morris of Newbury works as a nurse for Sterling Jackson who remains very ill. Mrs Ollie Morris plans several weeks with Mrs Jones.

Will Bailey Delaware Detroit Mich Smith Crooksville Mission Roysgel W. R. Barnhart Alser le Sage W. Va Annie Durfee Parkersburg Floyd Morris Newbury Sterling Jackson Ollie Morris Jones

Hockingport notes at Plains farmers institute

Mr EB A Dutton reports a profitable session at the farmers institute in The Plains on Thursday. Carl Medley and Marie Jackson returned home from Mt Vernon last week. Orville Medley visited his aunt Addie Williams at Cincinnati Hill over Sunday. Mrs Hildere Mr Jackson and a Beachout boy are listed as sick. Miss Wertha Dunfee visited her aunt Mrs Osephena Barrows over Sunday. Lily Dunfee has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs David Hays. Clarence Humphery a Parkersburg college student helps uncle John Johnson in the store. Julian Parkes Adams is on the sick list.

EB. A. Dutton Farmers’ Institute the Plains Carl Medley Marie Jackson Mt. Vernon Orville Medley Addie Williams Cincinnati Hill Hildere Jackson Wertha Dunfee Osephena Barrows Lily Dunfee David Hays Thens Larence Humphery Parkersburg College John Johnson Julian Parkes Adams

Mamderton Cohider Sage Cigars in Proper Condition

A brief note references Mamderton-Cohider and sage advice on keeping cigars in proper condition to please every smoker, underscoring care and quality in tobacco handling.

Local social notes from Columbus Athens and nearby towns

Mr. Al Lieyd was in Columbus on business last Monday. Gibbs and Frank Rothers visited relatives in Athens last Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Millie Parley visited Mrs. B. Bowman last week. Solomon Townsend was in Lancaster on business last week and returned home Saturday. Mrs. Rutherford attended the funeral of Marie Windy Martin’s daughter in Vale’s Mill last Monday. Judson Townsend visited his brother W. D. Townsend on Sunday. Grange met at Harmony Hall last Saturday and conferred the first decree on six pew members. Mrs. Rodgers of Union Ridge visited her parents last Friday. Mrs. Wegley Gregory of Pomfrock visited her parents. J. T. Datley was in Athens on business last Wednesday.

al Lieyd Columbus BK. Gibbs Frank Rothers Athens Millie Parley B. 8. Bowman Solomon Townsend Lancaster Er. W. Rutherford Som Marie Windy Martin Vale’s Mill Judson Townsend Vinton County W. D. Townsend Harmony Hall FH. Rodgers Union Ridge Wegley Gregory Pomfrock M. Connor J.T. Datley

Henderson-Chider Drug Ad Promises Prompt Service

We fill prescriptions precisely as directed by the doctor and deliver them promptly. We supply all sick room needs and offer prices that are reasonable. Let us be your druggist.

Henderson-Chider

Flood damages hit Amesville with bridge losses and train delays

In Amesville Ohio March 2 the recent flood caused extensive damage to homes and shops below the village. The Hines trestle was destroyed and Curtis Junction bridge damaged delaying trains for 24 hours until transfers at Hines and repairs were completed. The company managers were praised for rapid restoration.

Amesville Hines Curtis Junction

Lawyers Prompt for Barbert Dyson Trial Delays Lead to Jury Ruling

Attorneys Worstell and Price of Athens were ready to proceed at 4 Oclock Thursday for the Barbert Dyson trial. The jury awarded the plaintiff 28 dollars after a hard fought trial, with notice of appeal entered.

Worstell and Price Athens

Landbuyers Head to Texas Panhandle for Purchase

A party including Fred Leckler Sam Warren Sr Mr and Mrs Jesse Watkins H C Jordan and Mr and Mrs Bart Rawling of Rutland left this morning to tour the Texas Panhandle country with plans to buy land. They are joined by D A R McKintery of the firm McKinstry Parker.

Texas Fred Leckler Sam Warren Sr Jesse Watkins H. C. Jordan Bart Rawling Rutland Texas Panhandle D. A. R. McKintery Firm mcKinstry & Parker

Bethany Notes on Local Social Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Ed Lonas of Athens spent last week here due to Mr Lonas illness. Miss Mina Johnson Petty returned from Athens after visiting relatives. Mrs Well Davis and two daughters of Canaanville visited her parents. Oma Burke, in Athens, spends days with her father J J Burke. Mrs Mary Louas, visiting her daughter in Athens, returned home. Charlie Grubb visited in Athens with his brother Larmon Grubb. Mina Johnson is improving. Ida Grubb returned to Athens for work. Golda Barnes went to West Virginia to stay with her cousin Mrs Otto Barnes.

Ed Lonas Athens J. J. Burke Mary Louas Eithel Beasley Charlies Grubb Larmon Grubb Misa Mina Johnson Ida Grubb Athena Golda Uarnes West Virginia Otto Barnes

Died Near Guysville Former Athens Resident Frank Coleman

Frank M. Coleman, 66, of the area near Guysville, died Monday afternoon from Pright's disease. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 11 30 A M at New England Church conducted by Rev. Taylor.

Guysville Frank M. Coleman Athens Pright New England Taylor

Miners of Lubrrig announce election vote results

Vote tallies from Lubrrig Ohio show John Moore and Joseph Richards leading for president and secretary with sizeable supports from surrounding towns. Elmer Stevenson of Athens tops the vice presidential race. counts include Rend. vile 11 percent and Circle Will 23 percent among others as the 536 miners weigh their choices.

Elmer Stevenson Athens Lubrrig John Moore Joseph Richards Moore Thomas Winning Luhrig Rend Rend.vile Thomas Oliver Circle Will Joseph Myrans Orbiston Hiram Laning Platehford Fred Schwalbach Giouster John Shepard Buchtel N. W. Wallace Hollister Thomas McCallister Carbon Hill Robert Vinson Shawnee Frank Newman Circle Till Chester Sturgill Carbondale KB. UW. Gallagher Jacksonville Glouster P. C. Dwyer Fresvenor B. P. Stureill Sam Dunnett William, Simon Modoc M. Zarle Iouster Ed Spears Chauvet Thomas Sweazy Oe Hill Art Riley J. @. Beerman Jay City Robinett Nett

Common Kidney Pills Endorsement Case

A testimonial from G. W. Hawk of Pomeroy Ohio praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney trouble back pain and morning lameness after trying plasters and liniments. He claims two years of relief with continued recommendations. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents for Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents.

Dean G. W. Hawk R. F No. 1 Pomeroy Ohio Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Reception and Banquet for Seniors by Juniors

In the K of P hall a grand reception and banquet for the seniors was held with elaborate decorations. A sky blue and gold canopy hung from the ceiling and lavender and gold drapery complemented high school pennants. About seventy five members and teachers including Prof. and Mrs. Grady attended.

K. of P. Hall Grady

Mrs Anna Newman Guest of Lath e and Noan Lane Grady

Mrs Anna Newman of Buchtel was the guest of Misses Lathe and Noan Lane Grady.

Anna Newman Buchtel Lathe Noan Lane Grady

Kinberly Sunday Visit By Dr and Mia Mekett Family

Dr. and Mia Mekett and their son Karry spent Sunday with guests in Kinberly attending social visits and enjoying time with friends.

Mia J. J. Mekett Son Karry Kinberly

Merediiam Howe Returns Home From Ill Father’s Side

Merediiam Howe was summoned to Lowan due to her father’s serious illness and returned to her home Tuesday.

Merediiam Howe Lowan

Mrs. Ed Vorhes Heads to Albany for Visit

Mrs. Ed Vorhes left Tuesday morning for a short visit with relatives in Albany.

Ed Vorhes Albany

Student Hubert Lancaster Guest of Lancaster Parents

Mr. Hubert Lancaster, a student of O. U., visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Lancaster on Sanday.

Hubert Lancaster O. U William Lancaster Sanday

Zaleski Guest Mrs Cunningham Visits Ata

Mrs. Cora Cunningham of Zaleski, as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Old Ten, spent Tuesday in Ata.

Cora Cunningham Zaleski Mra. Onld Tuesaday Ata

Fred Marsh Visits Friends in This City

Mr. Fred Marsh, a student of O. 8. U., was calling on friends in this city.

Fred Marsh

Lincoln Murphy Calls on Friends in Athens

Mra, Lincoln Murphy was calling on friends in Athens Tuesday. The brief note places Murphy in the city during the early week period, with no further details on events or affiliations.

Mra Lincoln Murphy Athens

Miss Gusta Winings and Miss Lucile Stanley Visit Washington

Miss Gusta Winings and Miss Lucile Stanley departed Tuesday for Washington to visit friends for a few days.

Lenore Kern Columbus Gusta Winings Lucile Stanley Washington

Mrs Ida Soper Recovers After Severe Lung Trouble

In Big Pond, Pa, Mrs Ida Soper recalls a near death from lung disease. After years of suffering and failed remedies, Dr King’s New Discovery gave quick relief and a permanent cure, with twelve years of freedom from distress noted. Trial bottle free, second bottle one dollar, guaranteed by McKee’s Drug.

Big Pond Ida Soper McKee

Athens man fined for petit larceny of wrench

Robert Smith of Athens faced a petit larceny charge after allegedly stealing a wrench from the Hocking Valley depot. He was arrested by Officer C N Preeman, pleaded guilty, and paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Robert Smith Athens C. N. Preeman Hocking Valley Railroad Hocking Valley Smith

State aid road survey held up by flooding and cost

Surveyor Hibbard reports the Sugar Creek to infirmary route floods with ten feet of water at high water. Hillside grading and slips push the project beyond local feasibility. Engineer Lersch will arrange data and seek state highway input, possibly involving James C. Wonder to decide.

County Sursesu S. TL Wibbard State Highway Department Lersch Hibbard Lerech Columbus Sugar Creek

Ohio University Debating Union to Debate Miami in Dual Meet

After early preliminaries the Ohio University Debating Union selects intercollegiate debaters for spring to argue the initiative and referendum method in Ohio. The dual meet will be with Miami University at Oxford with Cramer Hildebrand Douglas on the negative and Hu hrn Long Alder man on the affirmative. Six locals will travel Friday to Delaware to hear Ohio Wesleyan and Western Reserve teams discuss the same issue.

Ohio University Debating Union Dean Chubbs Ohio Miami University Oxford Mesars P. EF. Cramer F. H. Hildebrand Malcolm Douglas Athens Mesers William Hiuhn J. A. Long W. E B. Alderman Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Western Bearve

Oil lease interest in Athens County reported

Vyndtare the LW and leasing partners J. W. Bryan and Charles Needham of Gallipolis were in Athens on Monday arranging land leases for oil development. They plan to remain several days and show interest in the Bunker Hill company which recently struck a large well.

Athens County J. W. Bryan Charles Needham Gallipolis Athens Bunker Hill Company

Emperor's Deer Shoot Talk via 40 Mile Berlin Wire

The German Emperor stayed with Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Beckaratan for deer shooting and used a special 40 mile telephone line in Berlin to speak daily with his entourage. The line was laid at great expense as ordinary wires failed to carry the voice clearly enough.

Franz Ferdinand of Beckaratan Berlin

Jeweler J R Kyle Relocates to Cedarville for Own Business

In Business for Himself, Mr J R Kyle who for three years served as jeweler for D C Cornwell & Co leaves today with his family for Cedarville Ohio. He has purchased stock of goods and will operate a jewelry business in the thriving village.

J. R. Kyle D.C. Cornwell & Co Cedarville, O Kyle

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Susan Weidman Wellston Daniel Sams Finess Merc R. C. Fulton W. N. Alderman Will Phillips T. O. Hallen Marietta Car Carter Fannie Mulligan Nelsonville Edith Blanche Porfitt J. K. Jolley Huntington, Va George McKinstry Frank C. Rochester D. N. Moore College Street Kate Hoisington J. J. Henry Athens Rf. D W. C. Light Ray Richey Walter Matheny Richey Court Street R. L. O'Neil Huntington O'Neil Crider Col. J. C. Brannan Niks William Elder J. R. Elder Hiomer Elder Thomas Roush Homer Roush Pomeroy Independent Theodore Fleming Herbert H Howard Kissimee Daniel Pieming Louden Cox H. G. Williams R Biddle Dunglen D. A. Thomas Lon, ER. A. Tinker Chillicothe David Putnam Fiamhier R. 8. Devol Nelle Pickering Zanesville C. F. Bieber J. R. Sands Dun Flen Morris-Peston Mining Company May ‘Putnam Harris Edgar Ingramm John Hasler Mansfield John P. Coe Mr. Coe Elizabeth Kern J. C. Brannan Joshua Sands McArthur Sunnyside C. B. Sloane Jessie Sloane Boden Duluth Thesday L. Martzvelff Samantha Highland County Lyvo Bh. Tl. Lamborn C. Millikan F. C. Berry Washington, D. C Taft M. J. Woodworth Millfield H. D. Henry T. Daily Orville Pima Pingham Robert I. Ttingham Homer Higley W. K. Scott Miss Grace Scott J. G. Worstell Charles Cornwell Chauncey Wednesday A. J. Rodehaver Beebe Guynsville Cardy Rose Schubarth Monument Colo Cardus Chattanooga Tenn Hockingport Mamderton—Cohider, Sage Columbia Harbert-Dyron Bethany Luarig Mianne Ohio University Vyndtare
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