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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1899

Page

5

Local Abbreviations Reflect Athens Weekend Ties

Athens brief items show E C Merwin of Columbus visiting friends, visits by Miss Grosvenor and Miss Russell, a new baby to Mr and Mrs Smallwood, and several citizens from Carthage to Cincinnati and Columbus on business. Notables include Dr. Rogers preaching his last sermon, Yokohama visitors McGrath sailing home, and Dr. Dailey arriving to practice in Athens. College notes report 241 students, club activities, a big freshmen win in a ball game, and social Saturday receptions planned at faculty homes.

E. C. Merwin Columbus Athens W. M. Kurtz and Son Prank Calumbus Grace Grosvenor Ada Russell Frost M. Smallwood A.B. Saunders Carthage A. J. Bobo Zaleski Mary Frame Tigra Charles Morris Rank Glouster Daniel Fleming Amesville Ollie Wilson W.W. E. Henderson Athens Reading Club Aotel Berry Byron Evans Missouri Frances Reed Gursville William Watkins View Street Cyrus Knse New Cemetery Rogers Presbyterian Church Budson Charles McGrath Yokohama Japan Vancouver Orient MaGrath New Jersey New York

School Closes at Salem After Two Years Under Mrs Hatch

On Saturday Mrs. Mattie Hatch ended an eight months term at Salem. Visitors arrived in a group of 57 for a last day program followed by a picnic dinner. Mrs Hatch plans a summer with her husband in Feedville Meigs County while Mrs Welch Slattery and Miss Jones prepare to depart for Portsmouth from the city.

Mattie Hatch Salem C. H. Welch Slatery Miss Jones Washington, D.C Birs P_ C Leete Portsmouth Welch Slattery

Marriage License Notices from Todi to Amesville

Marriage license notices list couples from multiple townships including Elingeobers and Alice Meighen of Todi. William Callison and Jennie Butter More of Nelsonville. A Bennett and Ada Md. Martin of Alexander. Simeon Bartlett and Ida Carsey of Lodi. Isaac Miles officiating. Edward E. Norris of Frost and Adaline L. Wooley of Amesville with Rev Hass officiating.

Elingeobers Alice Meighen Todi Township William Callison Jennie Butter- More Nelsonville A. Bennett Ada Md. Martin Alexander Township Hass Simeon Bartlett Ida Carsey Lodi Township Isaac Miles Edward E. Norris Frost Adaline L. Wooley Amesville

New B and C Agent Takes Post at S W railroad

Mr W R Amosre of Jackson arrived Monday and assumed the duties as agent for the BSO S W railroad at this point. Mr George Mathis retires after about nineteen years with the railroad. Mathis has many friends in charge of his positions but has not made definite plans for the future. Moore is recommended as an experienced railroad man.

W. R. Amosre Jackson BSO S-W George Mathis Mathis Railroad Moore

Glouster and Athens Bowling Teams Set for Wednesday clash

Glouster visits Athens next Wednesday to play the two Athens teams at Johnsonalleys. Both sides hold a prior win, making the meeting a tight contest as the series stands even. Knights Templar Athens Commandery will attend Ascension Day services at the Christian church May 24, assembling at 9 30 a m and the sermon will be by Rev W A Roush. Additional notices advertise clothing dyes and cabinet photographs at local shops with limited time offers.

Glouster Athens Johnsonalleys Knights Templar Christian Church Knights Asylum W. A. Roush

March to Martial Music in Athens Schools

Supt Coultrap introduces a schoolwide music marching system in Athens public schools. Pupils use French harp and rattle bones to accompany patriotic tunes during all school moments. Band members include Henry Boska Hastings Gabriel Robert Snow Orlan Qaltems Earnest Gross Ned Wolf George Mathis Mark Davis Harry Glazier.

Athens Supt. Coultrap Lupe Georgia Henry Boska Hastings Gabriel Robert Snow Orlan Qaltems Earnest Gross Ned Wolf George Mathis Mark Davis Harry Glazier

Odd Fellowship 80th Anniversary in Athens Lodge Hall

The Athens Serene Lodge No. 47 celebrated the 80th anniversary of Odd Fellowship with about 150 attendees. Dr. C. W Super spoke on Odd Fellowship, Prof. B. O. Higley offered outsider’s view, music by C A. Fowler and others, and entertainment by Emmett Catton. Refreshments followed as social amenities filled the evening.

Odd Fellowship Athens Baltimore Maryland America C. W Super B. O. Higley C A. Fowler Henry Poston Barney Slaughter John Scott Nelsonville Emmett Catton

Meeting at Hotel Athens Delves Into Franchise Topic

The Tuesday session at Hotel Athens featured a lively discussion on franchise politics led by Mrs. T. J. Herrold. New members attended and Mrs. Yontz received loud applause for announcing fourteen votes as the group extended the contest until May 18 when the county convention will be held in Athens. The union plans to meet with Mrs. Fannie Lawrence on Tuesday May 11 at 2 p m.

Athens T. J. Herrold Yontz Fannie Lawrence Ueelning Shade River C. B.barter William Burler B. Barley M. J. Burtey Jane Klingenurg Miles Dtal

Not Called For Athens Post Office Letters May 1

The following names show uncalled letters at the Athens post office on Monday May 1 Barrett AE McNohen Ethel Bunton Mrs Stout Moore Mrs SaL Decker AC Ranger Mrs Margaret Dalisor FE S Happle Samuel Everett Jona Amie Wm Bounds Wee Sackett Warbert Raber G Serdel George Halie Gen BH Walmadge Iserett Jones E galor Hooker Johnson Mrs Robe Thompsone Gunning McPherson G B42 Woodware Irene E. Patrons must say they were advertised. B Gist, P.M.

Athens Barrett AE. McNoHen Ethel Bunton Stout Moore Sal Decker AC Ranger Margaret Dalisor S. Happle Samuel Everett Jona Amie Wm. Bounds Wee Sackett Warbert Raber G. Serdel George Halie Walmadge Iserett Jones Alor Hooker Johnson Robe. Thompsone Gunning M McPherson G

Notice to Gas Consumers on Contract Renewal

Before renewing gas contracts for next year, we advise consumers to call the Home Company for figures. They will provide good service at reasonable prices. C. O Bresxass, Secretary. The high salaried artists in the circus profession are with John Robinsons big circus this season.

C. O Bresxass John Robinson Big Circus

Solomon's Temple spectacle at John Robinson show

Critics hail the Solomon revival as grand and historical in scope. The article praises the scene design and performances, calling it a triumph of art and revelation of the past. Citizens can view the biblical spectacle on Thursday May 11 in Athens as part of the John Robinson show.

Solomon Jono Robinson John Robinson Athens

Hats Off A Modest Request At Columbus Church

At Broad Street M E church in Columbus last Sunday morning a pastor asked ladies to remove their hats during the service. Most complied, with some delaying until prominent women did. The alteration improved the audience’s appearance, though a few refused. A Parkersburg lawyer and an Athens attorney are cited for linguistic gaffes in court and rhetoric. The author of the quoted piece is unnamed.

Broad Street M. FE Columbus Ife Parkersburg Athens Baliff

Potatoes for Sale from Clea Tanecounty Ohio Farm

1600 bushels of White Peach Blow potatoes from a Cle tanecounty Ohio farm. Yielded 200 bushels per acre. Farmers urged to plant for quality and high yield. For inquiries call Hudson's School Furniture office or write Hudsen Brothers Athens Ohio.

Cle Tanecounty Ohio Hudson's School Furniture Laffice Hudsen Brothers Athens

Salesmen Wanted for Paints and Varishes Position

Relictle salesman to sell our complete line of paints varnishes and related goods. Coordinate position and liberal terms for right man. Snar res Manufacturer Cleveland. The North Western Mutual Life pays the largest cash dividends. W. B. Lyw iRENCE Agsat.

Coord Cleveland Metual Life W. B. Lywirence Agsat

Silk department sale on new styles and yardage

Special offer this week with 20 waist patterns of the choic est new styles. Values $1.25 and $1.35 per yard. Offer includes 20 spreads regular $1.00 grade, 26 spreads $1.50 grade, all at $1.19 each in a special sale.

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