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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
7
Local notes report numerous residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. I H Clark returns from Oklahoma while Yom Campbell departs for Columbus, and Mrs W B R Golen heads to Indianapolis to visit Mrs Lash.
Mr T A Cotton adjutant of the local U R E of P lodge returned from Zanesville after attending a district meeting of the order Friday morning.
Mrs. Arthur Wolfe returned from a visit with her mother Mrs. Peter Finsterwald at Beebe. Mr. John Price of Nelsonville stays with his son 8. L. Price. Mrs. Charles Duffey of Columbia visits her brother Mrs. 3. L. Price on West Union street.
Mr. Charles H. Welch returned today from a business trip to Mexico Hy Mexico. J. B. Draper after 17 years in Southeastern Missouri has returned to Ohio to spend the rest of his days, buying a farm near Nelsonville. Mr. A. H. Liety of Columbus, state secretary of the Y M C A, was here in conference with the Ohio University general secretary on Thursday.
Miss Ruth Tippett of Charleston West Virginia is the guest of her friend Miss Grace Junod. C B Bowers of Albany was the Burst of friends here Thursday.
Mrs Susan Weldman departed on Thursday to visit friends in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio.
James Klingenberg was in Gallipolis on business. D. C. Snow returned to Columbus after a short stay for business. Charles Warner visited Nelsonville today. Mrs. J. C. Jones and daughter Aleta stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jones in Nelsonville.
Mr. H. Wickham visited business in Nelsonville today. Mrs. EB Cave and her young son, visiting her mother Mrs. M Riley for the past month, returned to Lancaster this morning. Mrs. William Yardley and Mrs. Lester Bush of Columbus arrived today and stay with Mr. and Mrs. Parker Sanders Cott.
Miss Della and Miss Blanch Finsterwald returned Thursday from Columbus and Cincinnati where they visited wholesale millinery houses and shopped for stock.
Mr and Mrs O Hi Morgan entertain Miss Alma Pfaff of Chilli cothe as a guest. The social note records a cordial afternoon visit.
Mrs. B. Frank Stout, guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Roach, returned to her home in Parkersburg on Friday evening. Mr. Stout accompanied her by coming over Friday morning.
An at home remedy is advertised for sore throat or mouth irritation when drugstores are closed. It claims easy use with a bottle priced at 25 or 50 cents and promises quick action without waiting for a store. Obie references the product as a ready solution.
Mode and daughter Miss Marian Bavidiat arrived in Portland Oregon last evening and will stay briefly at his old home The Maples.
Leonard Ravenscroft leaves Sunday for Columbus to join the tailoring firm of P. Shaffer & Son as assistant cutter.
Mr and Mrs Sammel L McCune returned Friday from a visit with Mrs Cora Dwinell the latter's mother.
Spent Sunday here guests include I. Biddison of Longacre W Va returning today to Lone Acre James Morrison of McArthur visiting Mr and Mrs Elza Salters and relatives L Deissle of Daily Messenger spent Saturday at home in Logan Rita Gabriel of Columbus visited relatives Clifford Falien spent Sunday in Columbus with friends James Worrell of Jobs F A Down and W M Easler of Nelsonville in town on business
Mr and Mrs Russell Swinehart receive guests Captain and Mrs N A Baldwin the latter's parents from Cleveland.
Dana A Bardin arrives home from a month visiting several large eastern cities after a leisurely vacation.
Mrs. Menry Zenner returned from the east while Lt Williamson stayed with Mr. F C Crider en route to Washington. Dr A F Holmes of Albany visited business in Athens, as did W J Sommer of Buffalo advertising H S Moore. Irene W Haning of Huntington hosts the McVeys. Alvin Dilly and Carol Webb visit relatives. V C Loos heads to Coshocton. J T Hanson travels to Mechanicsburg. doctor accompanies to Columbus.
Mr. Arthur Johnson city editor of the Columbus Evening Dispatch spent Bunddy here with his wife and children as guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. G D Read. Emmerson McPherson of Albany was the guest of friends here.
Akron resident Mrs. Dan E. Shelby passes through on her way to Red Worse Shoals, West Virginia, for a visit with her mother.
Mrs. Frank Bellows is visiting Pleasanton for a week as a guest of her uncle Dr. E. M. Bean and Miss Helen Mason.
Mrs August Graff of Coolville visits Mr and Mrs Albert Graff Ed Maxon of Cline s Pharmacy spends Sunday at his Coolville home Mr Charlies G O Bleness guests in Nelsonville Mrs Mary Cripen travels Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and relatives in Columbus
Frank Gross spent the day in Jacksonville visiting his mother. Miss Josephine Adams left yesterday for Cincinnati due to her aunt's illness.
Mrs. Hixson of Murray City is spending a few days with her mother Mrs. J. D. Miller.
Mrs Laura Beaton of Columbus is the guest of Miss Christie Beaton on High Street, visiting at the family home.
Mrs. J. H. Lowry and her son Richard, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cray, proceed to Guysville to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Light.
Mr H Welch returns to Charleston West Virginia after visiting family. Mrs F W Bush returns from Acoune leville where she attended the funeral of Mr Will Shafer.
Editor Harris came home Sunday from a short trip with his brother Dr Harris in Lowell. In his absence he attended the funeral of Mr Will Shafer of McConnelsville.
Mrs Bert Dixon of Marshfield visited Mrs Charles Leighty as a guest during the prior week, sharing social time and hospitality.
Miss Margaret Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Allen of Hichardsville recently stayed with her aunt Mrs Lillian Fuller at Grant hospital Columbus where she was treated. She returned home this morning after spending Friday night as a guest.
Miss Riggs and her sister from University terrace and Miss Ogier of Wellston returned from Cincinnati Friday evening.
Frank Miller of Marietta was the guest of friends here on Sunday, spending the day in the local area and visiting with familiar faces.
Mr and Mrs George Fenzel and their infant left today for a brief stay in Cincinnati. The trip centers on family time and restaway from home.
Miss Alma Pfaff, guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Morgan for several days, returned today to her home in Chillicothe.
Miss Hertha Culbertson of Radcliffe formerly worked at the Hocking depot was a guest of friends here Sunday.
Mr and Mrs A L Allom of McArthur spent Sunday in town as guests of relatives.
W H Adams of this city traveled to Pomeroy on Saturday and will be the guest of friends during the week.
Mrs John Carpenter of Columns visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Dalton on Sunday. G Lemon from Frost spent the day with his wife at her parents Mr and Mrs Fred P White. Miss Mattie Dailey and Miss Blanche Illogly of Albany were guests of Mrs Maryline Sunday.
Clarence Mellor of the Messenger force spent Sunday at his home in Marietta. He resided there while off duty and returned to duties after a brief visit.
Mrs. William Hoover left Sunday for a visit with her daughter Mrs. Fred Johnston in Columbus, continuing a family trip.
George Yohnson of Trimble was the guest of relatives Sanday, visiting family for a short time.
Miss Nila Dilts leaves Sunday for Zanesville to visit her sister Mrs. C F Bieber during the week. Mr and Mrs James Dilts entertain guests Miss Elizabeth and Miss Freida Jones of Glenjean West Virginia and Mrs Charles Smith and granddaughter Efe of Denver Colorado. Mr Harvey Porter of Lancaster also visiting.
Mr. S L McCune left this morning for a weeklong business trip in the eastern part of the state.
Attorney C. W. Juniper was in the city Monday for legal business. He met with local clients and discussed matters pending before the court.
Mrs George Fox of Lancaster street who has been ill for some time is much improved after a period of illness.
Miss Emma C McVay departed today en route to Xenia to attend a scheduled meeting. The purpose and exact agenda were not disclosed in the brief item.
The column lists residents and visitors including Mr. Larry Robo of Logan West Virginia visiting his parents, Miss Lena Bowers and Miss Mattie Dailey of Albanry as guests, Miss Edna Brown of Columbus guesting with her parents, and many others in Athens. It notes James White near Kerrold's mill ill, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor heading to Columbus for an undertaking business, and various moves, visits, and minor events with addresses and places mentioned. The page includes an ad offering $100 for any recent grippe or cold not broken by a 26 cent Preventics box from Henderson-Crider Drug Co.
The public is urged to rely on dependable druggists and trust honest goods at consistently low prices as Henderson-Crider Drug Co promotes its offerings with the message of sincere service and value.
On Tuesday Representative Crawford of Athens county introduced a bill to increase the salary of the state mine inspector from 2000 to 3000 dollars.
Nelsonville community notes list residents visiting in and around the city including Mesere Fa Ridshaugh Keri Butin of Logan Athens residents in Nelsonville and nearby towns. The Messenger promotes home delivery and social events such as a masquerade at the I O O F hall on March 15. Prof Grady’s recovery, a Presbyterian church meeting, and local moves are logged along with business visits by C M Stewart R D Williams and others.
Friday's Daily Messenger notes visits by A Magoon of Logan to Nelsonville, John Collins of Logan at the Citizens Telephone, and many residents from Logan and Athens stopping in Nelsonville for business and social calls. Several guests are pictured at the Dew House and with local hosts while others travel to Wellston and Murray City.
Mrs. Frank Hayes returned to New Laxington after a visit with her sister Mrs. J W Sef ford. Mr A A Forshee of Columbus arrived Friday. R A Magley manager of the Rachelmacher brick plant at Greendale was in town Friday. Miss Margaret Montgomery of Logan returned home Thursday after a visit in Nelsonville with cousin Miss Mabel Chidister.
County commissioners reported the county treasury in fine condition after review on Monday. Two examiners, George DeCamp and R C M Hastings, appointed by Probate Judge Lynch, examined Monday afternoon and reported to Auditor Walker.
A terse remark notes that even deeply in love husbands often forget to mail letters to their wives, illustrating everyday forgetfulness despite affection.
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