Personal mentions from Wednesday's Daily Messenger
A list of residents and visitors with travel plans and guests. G. D. Read and Mary Will go to Cincinnati for a few days. Dr. Charles Cable of Nelsonville is in the city on professional business. J. M. Welch and wife visit Cincinnati. E. S. Koons and E. F. Danford visit Gloucester on business. Prof. and Mrs. Mills host Mrs. Fred Karg of Findlay for two weeks. Theodore Dean hosts guests from Parkersburg and Addison. Pascal Traglio returns from Parkersburg and Greenwood. Peter Bronner sails May 12 for a U S visit with relatives in Paris and this city. George Fenzle and family return from trips to Columbus, Toledo and other northern areas. H. R. Enochs and son Ted arrive from Cleveland to stay with Amelia Walker for several weeks. Fannie Minear and Rosa Minear return from Pittsburg for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Enochs
Ted
Cleveland
Enoch
Amelia Walker
President Street
Hudson Plant Down and Out at Logan
The Hudson School Furnishing Company plans to rebuild at Logan after a April fire in its Logan plant, deciding to move operations there. The Athens plant will be cleared as Logan’s stone building rises, with 350 by 45 feet of space and new machinery to meet orders. Foundry work shifts to Logan, while Athens handles limited office tasks during the transition. W. C. Hutson travels to Cincinnati seeking the 1906 Cincinnati Public Schools desk contract for about 2,000 desks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson School Furnishing Company
Logan
W. Va
W. C. Hudson
Athens
S. N. Hudson
W. C. Hutson
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public Schools
Local Visitors and Guests Arrive in Town
Miss Daisy Foster leaves for a short visit with relatives in Coolville. Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence of Guysville visit here on Thursday. Miss Nan Gabert from Pt. Pleasant W Va returns as guest of Miss Mildred Francis. Mr. and Mrs. W E Peters depart for New Lexington to visit the Potter sisters. Mildred Francis and Nan Gabbert attend a Albany Dancing Club dance. E T McKinstry of Pt Pleasant W Va visits for a few days with his parents Dr A R McKinstry and Mrs. McKinstry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrence
Guysville
Nan Gabert
Pt. Pleasant, W. Va
Mildred Francis
W. E. Peters
New Lexington
Pottern Sisters
Nan Gabbert
Albany Dancing Club
E. T. McKinstry
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
A. R. McKinstry
Grim Sells Saloon On Court Street To Marietta Firm
Charles Grim has sold his saloon on Court Street to Jacoby Brothers of Marietta. He will hand over stock and fixtures on May 27 while retaining ownership of the building. The business began April 8, 1890 as Grim and Finsterwald and Grim has a spotless record with no arrests or fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grim
Dn Court Street
Jacoby Bros
Marietta
Grim
Grim and Finsterwald
Finsterwald
Old Athens School House to be Torn Down This Summer
The article recalls fond memories of the brick Athens school on the hill as it prepares to be demolished this summer to make way for a modern structure. The piece notes the sentimental impact on teachers pupils and citizens and mentions Mr Brown’s two month journey visiting several countries and likely return as a general superintendent for the Jeffrey Mining and Manufacturing Company of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jeffrey Mining and Manufacturing Company of
Columbus
Brown
Dundee
Egypt
Italy
France
England
Ireland
Former OU football man returns from South Africa
Mr. Will A. Brown, former Oklahoma University football man and student, arrived home last evening from Dundee, Natal Colony, South Africa, where he has spent four years as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Brown
O. U
Dundee
Natal Colony
South Africa
Hats and Furnishings for Every Boy’s Needs
A local retailer showcases a wide range of hats caps and furnishings for boys featuring durable materials bold colors and practical designs. The collection emphasizes affordability and child friendly options suitable for school play sports and outdoor activities.
Shirt Factory In Athens Probable By May With Training Phase
The G A Welty Company plans a new shirt factory in Athens to begin operations by May but faces delays securing a dynamo and shafting. A gas engine will power light and motors while a four month training period will prepare girls in sewing and cutting, with Zanesville stock shipped for practice. Mrs Grace Davis Noyes leads as forelady, guiding initial operations and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A. Welty Company
Zanesville
Athens
Grace Davis Noyes
Jones Wins Delegation Race in Marietta Convention
David Warren Jones defeated J Brennan 118 1 2 to 61 1 2 to choose delegates for the Judicial convention at Athens. Jones likely to succeed himself on the common pleas bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
David Warren Jones
J. (. Brennan
Athens
Jones
Common Pleas
Muslin Skirts with Lace Trim and Embroidered Flounce
Four rows insertion muslin skirts priced at $1.19 feature a six inch embroidery flounce and lace trim.
Shirt Waists Embroidered Front Details VBE Each
Classified item listing describes shirt waists with solid embroidered fronts offered at VBE price each. Noted as a simple apparel item likely from a historical ad page.
Wash Skirts Arrive In New Line Of White and Colored Styles
Local shop announces a large stock of wash skirts in white and colored options. Styles described include full gored circular skirts with neat trimming. Prices start at 1.26.
Guard maneuvers set for Ohio in August hosted by Athens county
Major William H. Duffy and Major Maclee Wilson were sent to secure farmers' consent for land use as Ohio guard maneuvers take place August 6 to 13 with regulars likely among the participants. The site spans Bolivar to Strausbure with rolling hills. Major General Dick to command the camp and brigades include the First under General MecWakin and the Sweet and Bridage under General Speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Duffy
Maclee Wilson
Hughes
MecWakin
Bridage
General Speaks
Carpet Department Appreciation Notes Growth
Patrons express satisfaction with the carpet department as many purchases are completed with favorable terms. The text emphasizes customer gratitude for the department’s “square deal” and the positive response to recent offerings and service.
Johnson Coal Mine Celebrates First Anniversary at Hocking
The Johnson Coal Mining Company marks its first anniversary today with full capacity operations at Hocking. Blooming orders keep pace with production as 1427 tons, nearly 50 cars, were shipped yesterday. A miner and his sixteen year old son earned 100 dollars for twelve days of work. Other nearby mines have not yet started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Coal Mining Co
The
Johnson Coal Mining Company
Athens
Hanna's Lustro-Finish Promoted for Floors and Woodwork
A brief promotional note announces Hanna's Lustro-Finish as the most beautiful finish for floors and woodwork. It invites readers to see finished samples at H. L. Wheaton's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wheaton's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Messenger
G. D. Read
Miss Mary Will
Charles Cable
N . Nelsonvill
J. M. Welch
E.S. Koons
E. F. Danford
Glouster
E. M. Mills
Fred Karg
Findlay
Imain
Theodore Dean
Mrs. Jefferson Tuning
Parkersburg
Bess Vanden
Addison
Pascal Traglio
Mrs. Danser
Charles Caldwell
Greenwood
Peter Bronner
Wolega
Holland
United States
Herman
Paris
Ind
Simon Bronner
George Fenzle
Hitl Son
Toledo
Fannie Minear
Miss Rosa
Pittsburg
E. C. Buck
C. L. Poston
L. D. Poston
Nelsonville
F. H. Laird
Charleston, Wa. Va
J. D. Foster
Frank Goldsberry
Blaine
Dayton
Blanche Jones
Andrew Ullom
Germantown
H. G. Stalder
Mable Rorick
M. H. Cooper
Lancaster Ble
H. D. Nice
Morris Avenue
Johnson
Bank
Hudson Plant
Daisy Foster
Coolville
Chas. Grim
D. Zenner & Company
Clothing Department
S & Young
Ball & Bea
Veiles
Togo
Athens County
Carawas County
Tuscarawas County
United
States Army
Ohio
Bolivar
Strausbure
Cline
Ens
Axminster
Hocking
Ders
Hanna
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