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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1903

Page

3

Social Roundup of Local Visits and Guests

YVOLLEY SCHOOL. telephone line in this vicinity has recently been completed. Howard Figley of Athens spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Flossie Steward of this place spent a few days with her aunt Mrs. Carrie Irwin. Mr. Will Johnson spent Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Gift were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Evans and family. Mrs. I. Robinet of Hebbardsville visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Masters. Edwin Hibbard of Athens staying with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hibbard. Mrs. Clara McVay visited Mrs. John Fisher for a day. Miss Lina McVay of Cincinnati visiting sister Mrs. W. R. Angell. Miss Nan Miller visiting friends in Albany. Will Vorhes listed as sick.

Howard Figley Athens Flossie Steward Carrie Irwin Will Johnson L. A. Gift A. L. Evans I. Robinet Hebbardsville L. B. Masters Edwin Hibbard P. G. Hibbard Clara McVay John Fisher Lina McVay Cincinnati W. R. Angell Nan Miller Friends Albany Will Vorhes

Millfield Social and Travel Notes

Mrs. Bert Watkins of Chauncey visited relatives in Millfield on Sunday. Reuben Sayers, Cyrus James, and Robert James traveled to Athens and Chauncey for various business and visits. Lydia Hixon and Mrs. Jane Gift visited locally, with Jane Gift returning near Hebbardsville. Mrs. L. D. Hamlin is ill. Frank Moore went to Columbus on business. Rev. Matheny led M E church services. 8. M. Johnson visited his parents in Trimple.

Bert Watkins of Chauncey Reuben Sayers Athens Mrs. Oberholzer Glenster Lydia Hixon Messrs Cyrus and Robert James L. D. Hamlin Frank Moore Columbus Jane Gift Hebbardsville W. Cass Rev. Matheny M. E. Church M. Johnson Trimple

Sugar Creek Notes Young Folks Gather for Laughlin Event

Mrs Cadis seeks health at Magnetic Springs while Peter Closter walks on crutches. Sugar Creek ball team organizes for the season. David O Seaman ends a successful school term with a planned program. Lin South returns to Kimberly work. Edith and Ethyl Laughlin host a pleasant gathering for local youths with games and social time.

Seaman Lin South

Local Notes from Wolfs Plains and Nearby Towns

Ira Barnes attended lodge at Marsh field Saturday night Rev Matheny closed his meetings at this place Sunday Frank Peters visited his parents recently Albert Bolin and Wilson Carlton visited their cousin Mrs Stage Miss Winnie Beard of Nelsonville visits grandparents at this place George Gabriel Jr spent the week at Langsville Mr and Mrs Edward Shipley spent Sunday at Glonster

Ira Barnes Marshfield L. G. Matheny This Place Frank Peters Albert Bolin Wilson Carlton H. E Winnie Beard Nelsonville George Gabriel Jr Langsville Edward Shipley Glonster

Judson News: Local Moves and Family Health Updates

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Elza McGrath is slowly recovering. Mrs W H Parmiter called on friends Friday. McCauls moved their mill to J W Parkers place to continue work. Mrs Herbert Ruth visited her parents Friday. James Cathers to move into J K Christmans house for the summer. Hazel Parmiter and L Miller were sick or visiting. Ambrose Smiths hosted a birthday party for Clara with many guests.

Elza McGrath W. H. Parmiter McCaul J. K. Christman Hazel Parmiter L. Miller Ambrose Smith Clara

Vanderhoof Notes and Local Movements

Frank Beadle returned to his home near Gladwin Michigan after months in the area with friends. Edwin Chase and M A Noyes attended the telephone meeting at Coolville Wednesday. M A Noyes shows some improvement from sore eyes. Miss Vesta Harris remains very ill with consumption. Mrs L E Chase stayed several days near Tuppers Plains. Gilbert McAfee of Coolville works on shingles for Asa Jeffers.

Frank Beadle Gladwin Mich Edwin Chase M. A. Noyes Coolville Vesta Harris

Influenza Fears Rise With Relapses Cited in North

A Minneapolis patient credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing a severe grip after relapse and lingering after effects. The ad claims the pills restore health by strengthening blood and warding off pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. Available at druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY, fifty cents per box, six for two dollars fifty.

C. A. Peck East Fourteenth Street Minneapolis Minn Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady N. Y

Amesville Pike Question and Timber Man Letter

Ed Messenger and Herald prints a reader defense from H. E. Bennett the Timber Man addressing Amesville road complaints. Bennett argues agitation caused the issue, claims limited timbering loads on narrow tired wagons, and urges official investigation by county commissioners to clarify blame.

Messenger & Herald Athens County Pike Roads Amesville Coolville Amerville Cecal

Rescue in the Taconics Aims to Save Sam and Sue

In a moonlit barn scene, Susan Bates frees Sam Willey from bonds after a horse theft. They flee through pines toward the Taconic foothills and plan a future together away from crime, with Willey renouncing the theft life. The group returns to the house for cider as Sam contemplates a name change and a possible escape to Canada or the West.

Susan Bates Jedediah Jeddy Munn Jed Susan Sam Samuel Willey Massachusetts Willey Susie Canada

Eye Ear Throat Specialist Dr Evans Visit Athens

Dr Evans, eye ear and throat specialist, will be in Athens on April 4 at Hotel Berry. He claims to cure granulated eyelids in severe stages, scrofulous sore eyes, and all diseases of the eye ear and throat.

Dr. Evans Athens Berry Evans

Porter and Coleman Start Cigar Factory on West Union Street

A new cigar manufactory formed by C. H. Porter and Charles Coleman under Porter & Coleman began near year’s start. The enterprise has ten workers and seeks more help as demand grows. Porter handles sales and reports strong results, while labor shortages hinder prompt order fulfillment.

C. H. Porter Charles Coleman Porter & Coleman West Union Street Porter

Coal worries fade as violets cost fifty cents a bunch

The article notes that despite coal price concerns, violet bunches in the cities sell for only fifty cents, offering small relief to shoppers.

Blood Wine Promised To Cure Female Ailments

Mrs. Bertha Sanborn of 60 Germaine St Boston testifies that Blood Wine nourishes the body and improves conditions in all organs, claiming relief from long standing feminine ailments and general lassitude after using the product. The testimonial asserts quick disappearance of symptoms once properly treated.

Bertha Sanborn Germaine St Boston Toward Warren Main St Co . N.H

Blood examination offer via microscope ad reads oddly

A garbled newspaper ad from Worcester Massachusetts promotes a blood test offering powerful microscopic examination and a detailed February report. The fragment hints at diseases linked to blood but is unclear and incomplete.

Lin Co Worcester Mass

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Yvolley School Millfield Sugar Creek Kimberly Wm. Cuester Strouds Run James Harvey Creek Edith Ethyl Laughlin Wolfs Plains Judson Gilbert McAfee Asa Jeffers Hayner Pega NER First Mail Troy Hawker Distilling CO West Fifth St Baytom, Ohio Amesville Pike H. E. Bennett Sue S. McClure Company Caleb Munn Waal Caleb Cato Elizabeth Marsh Isabella St W. EL. McKie J. J. McClalien OP. McClellan Ituree South Mom ST Columbus, CO Bushrod Hall Ohio Edwin D. Sayre New York Central
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