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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

2

Local residents and visitors noted in Athens and Logan social beehive

William Curtis spent several weeks in Logan tending business and visited this city with his family Sunday. Lewis Cook and James Allen were Athens visitors Monday. Miss Mabel Myers of Buchtel stayed with friends in Athens Monday. A Magoon of Logan visited Tuesday. Buel Eby returned Monday after a Logan weekend with his parents. Gimme Magill returned to this city from Coshocton. Pierce Stratton Hiram Menzie Art Robertson Jack West Lawrence Fluke Claud Lemon were in Logan Sunday evening. H F E Carley of Dayton was a business visitor Tuesday. Homer Gabriel of Logan spent Monday evening here. F L Wadeworth of Athens was a Nelsonville visitor Monday.

William Curtis Logan Messrs Lewis Cook James Allen Athens Mabel Myers Buchtel A. Magoon Buel Eby Jeff Eby Gimme” Magill Coshocton Pierce Stratton Hiram Menzie Art Robertson Jack West Lawrence Fluke Claud Lemon Friends H. F E. Carley Dayton Homer Gabriel F. L. Wadeworth Nelsonville

Rome Township High School Holds Fifth Commencement

The fifth annual commencement exercises of Rome Township High School were held Wednesday evening April 2 at the Presbyterian church. Four graduates Waldo Buck Harry H Hulbert Everett Hayes and Gay Pierce spoke their orations and music was well rendered.

Rome Township High School Presbyterian Church Waldo Buck Harry H. Hulbert Everett Hayes Gay Pierce Gunday Coolville Guysville Lola Townsend Stewart J. H. Pinsterwald C. H. Copeland Hamden H. H. Brown Bess Maxon Grace Lawrence Asbury Mildred Buck Fred Finsterwald Bessie Rose Belle Townsend Guysvile Telephone Office Laura Starkey Canaanville W. F. M. Society of the Presbyterian Church

Marshfield Visits and Bereavement Mentioned

Miss Edna Stewart of Marshfield visited her grandmother Mrs Sarah Stewart on Sunday. Mrs Henry Spear was summoned to Vanderhoof on Friday due to the serious illness of her brother Benton Smith. Miss Josie Davis of Marshfield visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs

Edna Stewart Marshfield Sarah Stewart Henry Spear Vanderhoof Benton Smith Josie Davis

Social Notes Mention Ralph Wilson Prudie Starling Wedding

Orson Lewis reports a recent marriage between Ralph Wilson of Canaanville and Prudie Starling, dated Wednesday April 29. The note adds well wishes from friends. Also recounts a March social dance at Lonnie Morrison's home and corrects the deceased Thomas Davis name to Danes.

Orson Lewis Ralph Wilson Canaanville Prudie Starling Lonnie Morrison Thomas Davis Danes

Local Social Notes Highlight Swope Family Visits and Wins

Glouster B Fr Swope and family host guests including Mrs Harriett Page of St Isabel Clermont county. B F Swope travels Cincinnati Columbus on business and buys a violin for his son Russell. Todd Beal welcomes daughter born Monday. The Western and Southern Insurance policy of 100 dollars paid to Mary Straughter. Ray Dulaney attends Amesville school commencement. Charles Swope buys a bass violin and joins the boys orchestra.

Sophia Jones Nelsonville B. Lefever Columbus Todd Beal D. M. Shepard Burr Oak R. B. Smith Athens Western and Southern Insurance Company Walter Straughter Mary Straughter Ray Dulaney Amesville

Grammar School Graduation Exercises Highlight Local Event

The Grammar School commencement exercises at the Church of Christ were well attended with full seating. The 21 graduates, aged about 16 to 18, performed creditably under Miss Jenale Nelson’s guidance, while Miss Bessie Graham assisted with music and choruses, earning praise for the school’s efforts.

Church of Christ Jenale Nelson Bessie Graham

Music by boys' orchestra a hit at school event

The boys' orchestra furnished music that proved a decided hit and a pleasing feature of the event. Attendance showed strong public interest in the school's welfare and the program received universal approval from attendees.

Local Notices from Millfield and Surrounding Areas

Miss Jessie Francis returns home with Olive Brookins after a three week visit. Mrs Louisa Shaffer spends the week with Murray City friends. A B Christman revisits brother M E Christman and family. Jon Shaffer visits sister Mrs J C Daft in Murray City. Frank Christman of Corning visits old friends. Rev Ro Newton from Newcomerstown assists by Miss Jessie Miller opens Christian church meeting at this place for two weeks. Ernest Daft returns from Lancaster. L D Hamlin resigns K M agent post to join Chauncey. station closed. Addie Finsterwald of Athens visits niece Mrs Roma Dent. M E Christman and Nellie Barich Athens visitors. Evans Dent and two children visit relatives. Mabel Matson, Anthony Christman, Fred Wemmer attend Athens teachers exam. Mrs Fred Struble of Chauncey visits cousin Mrs Herbert Mingus. Rev J W Carroll to fill M E church appointment Sunday. Ervin Sanders of Athens spends Sunday at home. Mrs L W Russell visits Chauncey. Born to Don and Mrs Sanders a girl. Mrs Ray Sanders and Lena Latimer visit Glouster Saturday. G T Wade and E H Learned depart for Texas to buy land. George Johnson of Trimble visits. Sunday.

Jessie Francis Buchtel Olive Brookins Louisa Shaffer Murray City A. B. Christman Guysville M. EB. Christman Jon Shaffer J. C. Daft Frank Christman Corning Ro Newton Newcomerstown Jessie Miller Barnesville Christian Church Ernest Daft Lancaster L. D. Hamlin Chauncey Addie Finsterwald Athens Roma M. E. Christman Nellie Barich Evans Dent Mabel Matson Mesers Anthony Christman Fred Wemmer Fred Struble Herbert Mingus J. W. Carroll M. E Ervin Sanders L. W. Russell Don Sanders Ray Sanders Lena Latimer

Decoration exercises planned at Concord cemetery Saturday

Concord announces decoration exercises at the cemetery on May 30 with a cordial invitation and a request for G A R members to attend. Music is arranged and an interesting program is planned weather permitting.

Concord Miss May Wemmer Marion Mason Kansas G. L. Bayres

Commencement Guests Noted at Rome Township High School

A number from Green Branch attended Rome Township High School commencement at Guysville Presbyterian Church Wednesday night last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Whitfield Beam and James A Buck and Lew Wilson of Guysville. Mrs Chet Bean and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Pitch. Parrill Bean and daughter Gladys visited Mr and Mrs Laster Clark near Otisville. Jane Willard stayed with her parents over the weekend.

Rome Township High School Guys Ville Presbyterian Church Whitfield Beam James A. Buck Lew Wilson Guysville Chet. Bean Mer Samuel Pitch Parrill Bean Davuahter Gladys Laster Clark Ofilville Jane Willard Alex Willard

Political Faction Reactions Highlight Ohio City

The passage notes Democratic indifference to Cleveland and Republican disinterest in Cincinnati, reflecting partisan stance shifts during investigations. It emphasizes a nationwide tug between parties over local issues and how those stances shape public perception.

President Williams To Receive Gold Watch From Senate

After the reconvening of the senate on Saturday, President Williams will be presented with a fine new gold watch as a mark of esteem by his fellow senators. He has been a popular official and highly regarded by all, irrespective of party.

Williams Senate Bevin Howe Investigation Committee Howe Drike Patterson Wille McKinnon Guillert Wal

Large State Funds Seen at Risk If Local Option Bills Pass

Officials fear a big drop in state receipts if the Rowe county local option bill passes, affecting Willis and Cole corporation taxes and liquor tax revenue. Even with high business activity, aggregate appropriations loom large and danger lines loom as the flow of prosperity could stop.

Assembly Rowe County Cole

Governor Harris Attends National Governors Meeting

Governor Harris will travel to Washington next week to join a national gathering of state governors convened by President Roosevelt. He will be absent for most of the week as the group deliberates on conserving national resources.

Harris Washinston States of the Union Roosevelt

Assembly Members Settle for Higher Law Paybacks

The assembly approved a $1,900 annual salary plus 12 cent mileage, doubled twice monthly, yielding high sums for distant senators and Cincinnati area members. The cut is described as an outrageous steal with broad participation, though current members are exempt from the amended provisions.

Kinsman Cincinnati Hamilton County General Assembly

Campaign to push direct legislation education begins

The Direct Legislation league announces a campaign to educate voters and press candidates on initiative and referendum positions. Mayor Tom L. Johnson aided Rev. Merbert Bigelow to line up senators for municipal use but the effort failed as the bill weakened to nine votes.

Direct Legislation League Tom L. Johnson Merbert Bigelow

General bill near seven million tied to Sunday morning drama

The general bill involving an appropriation close to seven million dollars was handled in the early hours of Sunday morning and described as little less than a scandal.

Soap Sale Notice at Henderson Crider Drug Co

Bargain soap special for Castile Soap at 25 cents a bar while normal price is five to six pence. Advertises lathering in hard or soft water and directs to the window display at Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Henderson-Crider Drug CO

Modoc Social Roundup Delighters Visit Nearby Towns

Local notes show Mr and Mrs Robert Shyder Wad hosting guests including Mr and Mrs Wayne McLaughlin of Byesville. Several residents spent Sundays visiting in Bachtel Millfield Glouster and Chillicothe with various trips to Columbus and Trimble.

Robert Shyder Wad Wayne McLaughlin Byesville James Burnell Bachtel

Graham's Chapel Social Notes and Local Appointments

Mr and Mrs Lewis Hawk of Judson were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert McClain. Mrs Addie Griffith of Athens visits James Patterson. James Dailey attended the ball game at High Mansfield. Rev Arthur will fill his regular appointment Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night. Gertrude Holland visits Kate Kelley of Long Run. Prayer meetings moved from Wednesday evening to Sunday evening. All are invited to attend. Several from this place attended.

Lewis Hawk Judson Robert McClain Addie Griffth Athens James Patterson James Dailey High Mansfield Arthur Gertrude Holland Kate Kelley Long Run

Joint resolution to end budget hurry debated in House

A joint resolution will be offered in the House Saturday to require that work on the appropriation bills be completed within ten days after the closing session. The measure aims to cut hurry and confusion in the final hours of deliberation.

Weth Houses

Local social notes from Pickering Ridge and area

The ball game at Pickering Ridge Saturday afternoon featured local participation. Homer Howe of Lahing was a Sunday guest of Charles Weatherby and family. A group from here attends the Jerseyville select term of school. Wade Love and his brother Ray attended services at Clark Chapel Sunday evening. Emmett Williams of Willow Creek was recent visitor with friends here.

Pickering Ridge Homer Howe Lahing Charles Weatherby Jersey Wade Love Ray Clark Chapel Emmett Williams Willow Creek

Trial at Coolville Decides Coleman Versus Linscott

Harmony Hill residents attended the Tuesday trial in Coolville where the Coleman versus Linscott suit was decided in favor of the plaintiff. Belpre sees move by William Vodial and his family. Little Hocking reports measles affecting attendance and 13 cases nearby. Citizens' Telephone installs new switchboard at Little Hocking boosting local service. Local visits include George McNamee and relatives in Little Hocking and at Cincinnati Hill.

Coleman Linscott Coolville

Died Mrs Bisco Bean Albany Area

Mrs Bisco Bean died Sunday about noon. Funeral held Tuesday at the Methodist church with interment at Pleasanton. Rev Taylor gave the baccalaureate address in the opera house Sunday evening to a large audience. 16 graduates will receive diplomas at the high school commencement in the opera house Wednesday evening with Selbys Orchestra. E T Dailey went to Columbus Friday for Caruso concert. Lon Gillogly went to Columbus Tuesday as a delegate to the Democratic state convention.

Bisco Bean Methodist Church Pleasanton Taylor Opera House Albert Woodgert Woodgert Toledo Selby Orchestra Athens E. T. Dailey Columbus

Ohioan Found Dead in Birmingham Hotel

A Cleveland salesman, T. A. Main, was found dead in his bed at the Terminal hotel in Birmingham. Physicians ruled natural causes. The body will be shipped to Cleveland for interment.

Birmingham Ala T. A. Main Cleveland Ohio Terminal Hotel

Laban McKnight Stricken by Cerebral Hemorrhage

Laban McKnight was found in bed Thursday morning stricken with apoplexy and taken to his sister Mrs. George Reeves for care. The cerebral hemorrhage appears to have affected his mind with no current change in his serious condition. Mrs. Albert Woodyard and family visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. G Robinson before moving to Illinois where her husband works as telegrapher for Hirpins Central railroad.

Laban McKnight George Reeves Albert Woodyard G. ¥. Robinson Illinois Hirpins Central Railroad F. G. Brooks

Funeral services for N We Musgrave today in Clarksburg

Mrs. N We Musgrave travels via B&O through Athens with her husband’s body from Richwood Virginia who died Friday. Funeral to be held at 5 PM today in Clarksburg West Virginia with Musgrave children joining the procession. Remains to be taken from Centralia to the cemetery.

Newsom Embalming and Undertaking Directory Listing

Athens directory entry for Newsom, embalmist and undertaker at 16 West Union Street, established in 1889, with telephone numbers listed.

Newsom, Embainist West Union Street Iicth Athens

Keasy and Rumbardness Grocéry Adverts Bargain Prices

The BeN grocery at 281 Dean Avenue promotes low prices with a wide selection and miners’ supplies. Contact phone 202-R for inquiries and orders.

Keasy & Rumbardness Grocéry Dean Avenue Ben

Cleaning and Pressing at Joe Johnson's Press Shop

A brief notice advertises cleaning and pressing services at Joe Johnson's Press Shop located over Fulton's grocery store offering cleaning, pressing, and repair of garments.

Joe Johnson Fulton

For Sale Cash Registers and Delivery Wagon

For sale two cash registers the National and Hallwood and a light delivery wagon. Advertised by G. W. Duffee. Both phones.

National Cash Register Hallwood Cash Register G. W. Duffee

Photography studios offer quality work at fair prices

The Gage Photo Co. at 14 West Union promotes dependable photography services and reasonable rates. Wise's Studio specializes in artistic photographs, inviting customers to visit for creative portraits.

Gage Photo CO West Union Wise

Jewelry repair and watch clock service by V. C. Loos

An advertises first class watch clock and jewelry repairing by V. C. Loos. Also notes wall pins at 25 cents a pair with guarantee.

V. C. Loos Waltst

Nukote finish and stain in one application

Hardware item touts Nukote as an up to date finish and house beautifier. Claims stains and finishes are applied in a single coat. Includes guidance to call for a sample and a note that samples are not given to children without parental order.

H. L. Wheaton

Athens Dye Works Dry Cleaning Offer

A brief notice promotes dry cleaning and recoloring faded garments at a small cost offered by Athens Dye Works with local phone contact for at home service in town.

Athens Dye Works

Wilson and Starling Tie Quietly at Franklin Avenue

Miss Ella Prudence Starling and Mr Ralph H Wilson wed in a private ceremony at the Hill home on Franklin Avenue at 2 pm. Rev W A Guy officiated. The bride, a popular New England young lady, and the groom, a farmer from Canaanville, will reside there.

Ella Prudence Starling Ralph H. Wilson Pearl Hill Franklin Avenue W. A. Guy New England Mr. Wilson Canaanville

Mrs Samuel Starks Attends Charleston Funeral

Mrs Samuel Starks of Charleston West Virginia visits for the funeral of Alex Bell and stays with her sister Mrs BdoC Berry.

Samuel Starks Charleston W. Va Alex Bell Bdoc, Berry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glouster Charles Swope Boys Ose Athens National Bank H. O'Bleness C. L. Poston First National Bank County D. . Moore Castier W. Wood J. D. Brown Pebiiead W. B.'Golden, “Cashier The Bank of Athen Athens, Ohio Sci Millfield Urday G. T. Wade E. H. Learned Texas George Johnson Trimble Wolf Jim Wade MilllBeld Green Branch MODOC Charles Leach G. M. Brookins Frank Struble Chantcey Mabel Mingus Robert Snyder Derthick William Switzer Fred Leach John Kendall Anna Heflin Chillicothe Berry Maynard Milfield Effie Cartwright David Lowry Jacksonville van Lyle Graham's Chapel Bethel O’bleness Reacher Dor. Beal Buckeye Grocery Ville Harmony Hill William Vodial Belpre George McNamee Little Hocking Frank Hatch Washington Roxie Houston Fauna Linsecott Marshall Albany Lon Gillogly Ieee Ering Deanisee Ave OHIQ Business Directory Thom Hall & Boden Avery Leon Addrest Des Moines
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