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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
8
A dense string of social notices records visits by Ed Shaffer family guests from Cincinnati and Athens, weddings and birthday anniversaries, funerals for Mrs Ellison, and numerous travels among residents of Marshfield and nearby towns. A new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson marks another family milestone in April.
Frank Humphrey returned from Cincinnati dental college to Coolville. R A Lowman resigned after sixteen years with Coolville Mill. W R Bridges named rural carrier for route No 4 starting July 1. P J Smith bought Albert Wedge property from M L Sanderson. Rev White friends gave a sewing machine. Ed Carleton bought a pneumatic tire buggy in Cincinnati. Mrs R K Bridges returning from the west. Miss Addie Calloway and Mr Foreman wed at West Main street. W R Bridges attended St Louis dedication. Mr Hutchinson and Chase Wedge promoting McCormick Machine interests locally. F B Tidd received a pop from central girls in Belpre.
Residents and visitors gather for visits and hospitality across Athens, Carbondale, and Chauncey. Families like Hickey Kennedy and Starkey extend stays, while Epworth League resumes meetings. Trades include Hoisington selling a driving horse to Chauncey and Burch serving as night telegraph operator from Wheeling to Athena.
Harley Russell spent Tuesday with friends in Sumner. Henry Brewster of St Joseph Va is home with mumps. Sid Baker moved his family Frank Brewster returned from New Martinsville W Va after four weeks in hospital with typhoid fever. E K Barnhart wife and son Thaerle visit here. Barnhart to vacation in Meigs County with Mrs Barnhart's parents. Brooks and Dailey Albany promote their goods and assortment.
Ad promotes Force a ready to serve wir and barley food that sustains nourishes and invigorates without burden. It emphasizes digestibility and vigor from good foods.
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