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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

Page

9

Personal Mention from Wednesday’s Daily Messenger

Mrs G D Read and Miss Mary Will left Tuesday for a few days visit at Cincinnati. Dr Charles Cable of Nelsonville is in the city today on professional business. Mr and Mrs J M Welch left Tuesday for a few days visit to Cincinnati. Mr E S Koons and Mr E F Danford of Glouster were business visitors here Tuesday. Prof and Mrs E M Mills host the latter's sister Mrs Fred Karg of Findlay remaining two weeks. Mr and Mrs Theodore Dean host Mr and Mrs Jefferson Tuning of Parkersburg and Miss Bess Vanden of Addison. Mrs Pascal Traglio returned Tuesday from a visit with her sister Mrs Danser at Parkersburg and her brother Charles Caldwell near Greenwood W Va. Mr Peter Bronner of Wolega Holland will sail for the United States on May 12 to visit his sons Herman of Paris Ind and Mr Simon Bronner of this city. Mr and Mrs George Fenzle and heavy hitl son returned from a week in Columbus Toledo and other northern points. Mrs H R Enochs and son Ted of Cleveland arrived Tuesday to stay with Mrs Enochs mother Mrs Amelia Walker on President Street for several weeks. Mrs Fannie Minear and daughter Miss Rosa arrived home last evening from Pittsburgh Pa where they spent the winter with Mrs Minear's daughter Mrs Cal Humphrey. They will remain here all summer.

Peter Bronner Wolega Holland United States Herman Paris Ind Simon Bronner George Fenzle Hitl Son Columbus Toledo Fannie Minear Miss Rosa Pittsburg

Athens Area Guests and Residents Daily Messenger Items

Mr E C Buck of Columbus visits Athens friends for a few days. C L Poston and L D Poston visit Nelsonville on business. F H Laird of Charleston W Va guests of J D Foster. Frank Goldsberry and son Blaine return from Dayton. Blanche Jones returns to Glouster after week in Athens. Andrew Ullom of Germantown Pa arrives to visit H G Stalder for a month. Mable Rorick returns to Columbus after three weeks in town. Mrs M H Cooper of Lancaster moves to 110 Morris avenue. Johnson to practice law in new bank building.

Andrew Ullom Germantown H. G. Stalder M. H. Cooper Lancaster Ble H. D. Nice Morris Avenue Johnson Bank

Local Notes on Visits and Attends from Friday

Miss Daisy Foster left today for a short visit with relatives at Coolville. Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence of Guysville were guests here Thursday. Miss Nan Gabert of Pt. Pleasant W Va a former student is the guest of Miss Mildred Francis. Mr. and Mrs. W E Peters left Thursday for New Lexington to visit the latter's sisters. Miss Mildred Francis and her guest Miss Nan Gabbert attended a dance by the Albany Dancing Club last evening. Mr K T McKinstry of Pt Pleas ant W Va is here for a few days guest of his parents Mr and Mrs D A R McKinstry.

Daily Messenger Daisy Foster Coolville John Lawrence Guysville Nan Gabert Pt. Pleasant, W. Va Mildred Francis W. E. Peters New Lexington Nan Gabbert Albany Dancing Club K. T. McKinstry D. A. R. McKinstry

Grim Sells Court Street Saloon to Marietta Firm

Charles Grim sold his Court street saloon stock and fixtures to Jacoby Bros. of Marietta. He will hand over May 27 while retaining ownership of the building. The business began April 8, 1890 as Grim and Finsterwald, later Grim alone after Finsterwald sold out. Grim reports a clean record with no arrests or fines and no fights in the saloon. He plans to exit the business but has not chosen his next venture.

Charles Grim Court Street Jacoby Bros Marietta Mr. Grim Grim and Finsterwald Finsterwald Grim

Hudson Plant Rebuilding in Logan After Fire

After a April 5 blaze destroyed the Hudson School Furnishing Company plant at Logan West Virginia the firm plans to rebuild in Logan with a 350 by 45 foot stone building. Foundry machinery from Athens will be moved and a complete foundry set up in Logan. Operations are expected to resume in three to four weeks. W. C. Hurson, in Cincinnati, aims to secure a 1906 contract for about 2000 desks for Cincinnati Public Schools.

Hudson School Furnishing Company Logan W. Va W. C. Hudson Athens S. N. Hudson W. C. Hurson Cincinnati Cincinnati Public Schools

Old Athens school house to be torn down brick by brick

The venerable Athens school house on the Hill, beloved by teachers and pupils, will be razed this summer to make way for a modern structure. Mr. Brown, visiting from Dundee after a 14000 mile tour through Egypt, Italy, France, England and Ireland, is expected to become general superintendent for Jeffrey Mining and Manufacturing Company in Columbus.

Athens

Brown Returns from South Africa After Four Years Abroad

Will A. Brown, a former Oklahoma University football man and student, arrived home last evening after four years stationed in Dundee, Natal colony, South Africa where he served as superintendent.

Will A. Brown O. U Dundee Natal Colony South Africa

Carpet Department Appreciation Notes

Interest in this room grows as dozens make purchases with gratifying results. Beneficiaries of a square deal express appreciation, reflecting well on the department and its service.

Shirt Factory to Open in Athens Under G A Welty Co

The G A Welty Company plans a May start for a new shirt plant in Athens with training operations for four months. The project will initially ship stock from Zanesville for training and move cutting duties to Athens, with Mrs Grace Davis Noyes set as forelady.

G. A. Welty Company Zanesville Athens Grace Davis Noyes

Jones Wins Delegation Choice in Marietta Convention

In Marietta on May 2 David Warren Jones defeated J C Brennan for the right to select delegates to the Judicial convention at Athens May 8 and 9 by a vote of 118 1 2 to 61 1 2. Judge Jones likely to succeed himself on the common pleas bench.

Marietta David Warren Jones J. C. Brennan Athens Jones Common Pleas

Muslin Skirts with Lace Trim and Embroidered Flounce

Four rows insertion at 9Bc and a double flounce 6 inch embroidery on muslin skirts offered at 7.99 dollars. Lace trim accents.

Guard maneuvers to test endurance in Ohio hills

Major William H. Duffy and Major Maclee Wilson led orders to Tuscarawas county to secure land consent for annual guard maneuvers set August 6 to 13. Regulars are expected to participate as more than one regiment of the U S army may be detailed. The camp will be commanded by Major General Dick with Brigades under Generals McWakin and Speaks in a Bolivar to Strausburg district.

William H. Duffy Maclee Wilson Hughes United States Army

Johnson Coal Mining Company Celebrates First Anniversary

The Johnson Coal Mining Company marks one year since first coal was taken from Hocking. Mines operate at full capacity with orders steady, shipping 1427 tons or about 50 cars. A worker and his sixteen year old son earned 100 dollars for twelve days of work. Local nearby mines have not yet begun operations.

Athens

Hanna's Lustro-Finish Promise for Floors and Woodwork

Ad promotes Hanna's Lustro-Finish as the finest finish for floors and woodwork with finished samples on display at H. L. Wheaton's store. It emphasizes beauty and market-leading quality.

H. L. Wheaton's

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. D. Read Mary Will Charles Cable Nelsonville J. M. Welch E. S. Koons E. F. Danford Glouster E. M. Mills Fred Karg Findlay Theodore Dean Mrs Jefferson Tuning Parkersburg Bess Vanden Addison Pascal Traglio Mrs. Danser Charles Caldwell Greenwood H. R. Enochs Ted Cleveland Enoch Amelia Walker President Street E. C. Buck C. L. Poston L. D. Poston F. H. Laird Charleston J. Db. Foster Frank Goldsberry Blaine Dayton Blanche Jones Mable Rorick Chas. Grim Hudson Plant D. Zenner & Company Clothing Department S & Young Ens Veiles Togo Millinery Department Athens County Carawas County Tuscarawas County Ohio Bolivar Strausburg McWakin Bridage General Speaks Cline Axminster Johnson Coal Mining Co The Johnson Coal Mining Company Hocking Hanna
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