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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
Athens and neighboring towns report frequent visits by business officials and professionals. Dr. Croe and Dr. Rorick travel for work while others attend conventions, visits, and social events. theater and church activities are noted with community notices and upcoming meetings.
Ohio Central Lines advertise excursion rates to Corning for the John Robinson's Big Shows exhibition. Consult local agents for full particulars and schedules.
Mrs Ann Costello Varley died at 11 o clock Tuesday night at her State street home after a brief illness from lockjaw due to neuralgia. Born in Galway Ireland 1834 she came to America at thirteen and married two years later. She lived in Athens many years with her husband John Varley. Six children were born and all but Mrs P S Walsh are dead. Funeral arrangements not yet made but likely tomorrow.
The Pallas Club met April 26 at Dr Edna Thompsons home. Officers elected include Pres Mrs Evans Vice-President Mrs Mercer Recording secretary Mrs Cochran Corresponding secretary Mrs Merwin Assistant corresponding secretary Mrs Rich and Treasurer Miss Rose. The Scheme mooring postponed the Literary program.Mrs Claude Thompsons recitation drew praise. Next meeting set with Mrs Rich. Also an ad for Krauses Headache Capsules states price 25 cents and local pharmacy sale.
The April term of court opened with Judge J. M. Weed presiding. One hundred ten witnesses were examined as eighteen cases were reviewed. Ten indictments were returned including Warren for obscene language, Green for property destruction, Hope for failure to provide for a minor, Anderson for shooting with intent to kill, Willey for attempted murder, Warper for assault, Gomes for murder in the second degree, Shaw for bigamy, and the McCombs brothers for keeping a saloon open on Sundays.
Notice of appointment as Administrator of the estate of James Allen late of Athen Ohio deceased. John W. Allen named administrator by court on April 3 1902. C D Hopkins attorney.
Chas. Secoy markets rubber horse shoes guaranteed to outlast metal shoes. The shoes prevent slipping and keep horses safe and comfortable on paved streets. Lepson promotes foot health and a strong grip with this waxy, durable product.
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