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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
5
Local brevities record visits and activities around Athens Ohio including Mrs. Sarah J. Bean hosting Albany friends, Dr. E H Rorick at state institution superintendents’ meeting in Columbus, Miss Alice Stanley visiting, and many residents traveling to Cincinnati New Orleans and New York for business or leisure. The list notes guests at homes, arrivals of relatives, and a student recital at the college auditorium.
Mr Winter of Crooksville visited his son Guy last week. Charles M Matheny of Coolville greeted college friends. Carl Bingman spent Sunday at Torch. Miss Jones taught piano in Columbus. Frank Hawkins visited parents near Hamidcen. Margie Ulom played violin at Middleport with Miss Flesher returning with Miss Esther Burns. Josie Caldwell spent Sunday near Letteridge. College spirit shown in serenades to a legislative committee. Dr Ellis praised by the committee chairman in chapel. Murray Smith visited home near McArthur. Maj Jewett spoke on Gettysburg era in chapel. Representative Price discussed the Seese bill and the college’s future. Floyd Crooks visited his parents in Glouster over Sunday. Rev G Walton King assisted Presbyterian meetings then returned to Athens. King praised for eloquence and future promise. Athens W C T U members hosted by Mr S S Palmer at Palmer House cafe. Twenty five ladies attended with music and refreshments. Mr and Mrs R J Berry returned from a honeymoon trip to New York and Oil City. They will reside in Ballard residence on East Union Street.
Visiting Pi Beta Phi leaders Miss Fannie K Read of Richland Mich attended a series of events in Athens. Activities included a Friday cockeye shin to welcome Read, a chapter reorganization with Amy Herrold as president, a Saturday reception at Mrs G W Reynolds home, a Saturday dinner at Hotel Berry, and Read's departure Monday morning for Indianapolis.
Mrs John J Welch of New York visited relatives in Columbus to see her daughter Miss Raith who is studying there. She was accompanied by W B Golden and Ire to Columbus for the trip.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dr Z Tigpins visiting Simich field to see mother Abrs Higgine in ill health. Other readable items reference individuals and potential public concerns, but most names and details are garbled.
Card expresses gratitude from Candie M. Vayler daughter of Charles W. Fayler to friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a difficult time. Text references Gseenfeld and notes appreciation from the family.
Baptist notes report a Friday B Y P U social with eight dollars forty cents raised. Mary Jones of Cleveland spoke Sunday to the junior Y P U. Cottage prayers continue, culminating in a general prayer meeting Saturday. Evangelistic services begin Sunday with morning and evening sermons and Sunday school at 2:30.
Fragments of a public letter praising an Athens olio and a rental arrangement. The readable text mentions a reviewer and a date from February and references to Pm Wievey Pies and local figures, but the meaning is obscured by garbled OCR. No clear event or outcome is established.
A candidate named Ficxornag 2 Candidzic presents a midterm economic proposal aimed at pleasing taxpayers. He touts careful leadership and seeks broad approval from voters and supporters familiar with his administration.
Medical students dissecting the body of Lyle, known as the Gallipolis burglar, discovered four holes from a single bullet. The entry and exit wounds occurred along the spine and abdomen with the bullet threading the torso twice, and another bullet passed below the stomach through the hip area, narrowly missing major vessels and organs.
Ice in the river since December broke loose Friday night, taking the forebay dam and one water wheel at Barth flour mill east of town. Otto Barth, proprietor, returned from Coolville to inspect repairs and said damage is not as severe as feared, and the mill will operate with an engine during repairs.
The revival at the Christian Church continues with nightly additions and strong attendance. A question box intrigues attendees, and next Sunday's sermon is titled The Unquestioned Side. The History Club meets with Mrs. Zenner Saturday at 2 p.m. Fauser's meat market advertises homemade sausage in links or bulk.
The post at Athens Ohio lists letters remaining uncalled for as of Monday March. The notice mentions Fanxer’s meat market as a local supplier and notes fresh country butter availability.
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