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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
3
Local notes list business visitors and guests across Bremen, Marietta, Wellston, Nelsonville, Chauncey and Glouster. Names include R Gross, BP Peebles, Jr Smith, D Fred Tinker, Mrs Alva Gillett, James Clingenberg, Sadie Stoneburner, Carrie Munn, Everett and Fred Walker, W M Hotchkiss, Mrs Whalen, P Stinson, Mrs Will Hines, Adda Higgins, Lucile Higgins, A D Townsend, Henry and Ray Burchfield, and Mrs R E B Bonifield.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Denney concluded their visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hummel in town and returned to Zanesville this morning. John Crouch of Fairfield New Jersey left Saturday for Delaware after a two week stay with relatives. Mrs. B. A. Hossom of Jacksonville visits with her daughter Mrs. Frank KR. Gross. Mrs. Hossom just returned from three months in Mast Excel sior Iowa. Mrs. Frederick Treadley came home Monday from two weeks in Union City Indiana, visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Raw in Marysville and Dr. fans Mrs. Thomas L. Lowe in Columbus.
Major J. M. Welch visited Chillicothe for business while Dr. B. C. Vorhes of Columbus stayed in Athens. Co Attorney E. M. Johnson and Hiram Cooley made business trips to Jacksonville and Athens respectively. Family news notes Mrs. W. L. Slots and daughter Ky toured Columbus. S. D. Thompson went to Middleport.
Mrs C B Wilson left for McArthur today to attend a cousin s funeral. Will Cornell is in Nelsonville on business.
C KB Jewett of Nelsonville was in the city on business Wednesday and today. Mrs J Howard Johnson visits Columbus several days with relatives. F C Stedman and W S Bower return from a month in Hot Springs Ark. Algernon Aumiller to Artesia NM for business. James Rose and Miss Mana Rose host niece Miss Marie Downing of Dayton. Mrs Ned J Wolfe returns from Pleasantsville visit. George Lovell of Sixth Street returns from Athens. Mr and Mrs Fred McCoy visit relatives in Glouster. A J McManamay of Floodwood MN here for serious illness of O Schellenberg in Spring Run. Schellenburg slightly improved.
Mrs Charles Townsend who wintered in Washington D C visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Charles Townsend and her daughter Mrs Harvey Porter returned home Wednesday evening.
Mrs. A. R. Hunsicker, visiting her parents near Canaanville, left today for Tacoma Washington to join her husband who recently moved there to take a circulation manager position at a leading city newspaper.
O F Larson proprietor at Coolville Ohio advertises agency and stock for the famous Millburn farm wagon buggies and all farming implements including wire fencing. A sewing machine sale is announced for a few days with bids urged.
For sale two price lists from W E Jeffers of Guysville Ohio. Breeding stock from prize females mated to a top show winner described as never beaten. Reds offered at 2.00 per fifteen and 2.00 per hundred with 500 extra if shipped.
Hlircam Reynolds of Deanville was granted a divorce from Myrtle Reynolds in common pleas court this morning. Testimony in the case was taken Tuesday.
A Vienna West Virginia woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a decade of illness. She recalls severe symptoms and says the remedy relieved her pains and misery, urging other women to try it and seek free confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lyon Massachusetts.
Mrs Susan M Merritt obtained a divorce from Will C Merritt in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. He accused her of jealousy and gross immorality. she answered with neglect and extreme cruelty. The divorce followed her cross petition. Married at Letart in 1891, they have two children. Mr Merritt once led Coolville schools and both are noted figures in Athens County.
An 11 year old girl Martha Martin of Wellston attempted suicide by swallowing carbolic acid after a reprimand from her father in Hamden Junction Ohio. Her father promptly got a doctor who saved her life.
Albert Moody a 25 year old miner from Hollister and Kate Frye 20 from Glouster have a marriage permit. Charles McKibben 19 a miner from Luhrig and Edith McLeod 19 from Marshfield also listed for nuptials.
A short local item notes a 25 cent package of Knocker Ajax to combat cold symptoms, sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co at 102.
The text describes a camel's unrelenting journey from start to finish, highlighting its constant burden of eating, walking, and sleeping. It notes that training is lengthy, requiring about three years to teach it to bend its knees for load bearing and control.
A tip suggests trying Black and White cigars, sold exclusively by Henderson-Crider Drug Co in Athens. The note highlights this brand as the top choice for local smokers.
Ancient texts recount beliefs on earthquakes from Babylonian star influences to Pliny the Elder’s wind theory. Observers note calm seas, birds’ behavior, ship timbers, and cloud formations as precursors. A famed Mutina prodigy describes two mountains crashing and retreating, witnessed by many travelers.
W B and C W Lawrence announced plans to start a three story pressed brick building on Court and Union streets in Athens known as the Ballard corner. They will clear the lot, hire drawings with Dawson and Holbrook, and aim to finish before snow flies.
A stylish ladies shirtwaist features a plain tailored cut with embroidery and contrasting trim. The model shows yoke fronts a high collar and a cuffed plaited sleeve with tucks. Pattern sizes include bust 36 38 40 42 inches and a pattern can be mailed for cents.
A New York World excerpt surveys ancient reports of earthquakes cited by Herodotus and Aristotle, noting repeated tremors in Asia Minor, Rome, and Egypt. It recounts famed shocks described from the Nile to the Meander, including Sicily’s legendary uprooting and tidal surges.
The saying by German author German Vroverh warns that those who sow trouble or brambles should not expect safe or easy footing later. It emphasizes consequences for risky or harmful behavior.
A pattern overview for a girl's dress in sizes 6 to 12 years describes a white nainsook frock with a fitted lining and a high or square neck. It uses broad ingert rucks in front with lace edging and suggests linen, gingham, dotted Swiss, and organdie as suitable fabrics. A pattern illustration can be mailed for ten cents to The Messenger office.
Redfern Mason argues in Atlantic that true music appreciation requires inner harmony and cultivated faculties. He says external beauty depends on both the composer and the listener and urges readers to cooperate with the composer to renew music's beauty.
The thorny devil Moloch horridus is described as uglier than any Ligard. It measures about seven inches, has a flat body with tubercles and spines, a small bead like eye, and a cylindrical tail. It is harmless despite its fierce look and digs into sand with strong claws.
The second annual session of the Jerseyville normal school will begin Monday May 3 1909 and run six weeks. It focuses on training teachers and future educators and offers high school branch classes if desired. Interested parties should write to George N Norris Superintendent Shade Ohio.
John Trinko six year old son of Mr and Mrs Trinko died Monday night at home in The Plains. Funeral services set for Wednesday morning at 8 30 from St Pauls Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
A laced dialogue shows a young woman asking about the difference between proneness and obstinacy. The reply praises obstinacy in women as a noble trait, while contrasting it with a man’s view that obstinacy is a defect.
Chauncey residents report visits and relocations including Tom Oliver moving his family to Nye's on High street and Miss Carrie Fuller visiting in Chauncey. Local travelers Ed Burns and Mervel King return from trips while several residents attend events in Athens Bremen and Millfield. A town baseball team forms with manager Homer Harvey arranging a benefit game at Machien's ball to raise funds.
Graham Chapel and Judson residents host visitors amid weekend gatherings. Notables include Joan Evans of Judson and families such as Mr. and Mrs. John Hawk with Grace, Miss Goldie Tedrow, and Naomi Clanahan. Edward Bean hosted by Guyville connections. weekly services noted with Rev. Magete. Several guests plan summer travel to Illinois and Washington.
Union residents report visits and health updates. M C Kern of near Pomeroy stayed with daughter Mrs Don Baker. William Gabriel traveled to Nelsonville for treatment with son George. Elmer Gabriel sold a farm to Carl Pheiffer. Pearl Shaulis and son Donald visited Mrs Ella Shaulis. St M Sidders of Athens visited his parents. Grandfather Perry has been very ill. A taffy pull entertained at Miss Pay Shanks home. Will McKiffen returned from treatment with notable improvement. Rev Casa conducted services at Union Sunday afternoon.
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