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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

5

Personal Mention from Thursdays Daily

Local social notes list visits and travels of Springfield Pa residents including Mr and Mrs Albert Owens guests of Clerk of Courts Alex Nelson. Rinda Davis returned from New Lexington to attend Mrs Williams in The Arrival of Kitty. Parish updates mention illnesses, undertaker staff change, theater attendance, and guests in Athens and nearby towns.

Albert Owens Springfield, Pa Ourts Alex Nelson Rinda Davis New Lexington S. Williams Kitty

Community Missives and Travel Notices From Friday

Mrs Betsey Frost of Washington street marked her 70th birthday with a surprise visit from son Edmund Frost of Sheridan Michigan and Mrs William Huffmaster of Big Rapids. Dr Alfred Farmer of Panama arrives for three weeks with Dr and Mrs J M Higgins. Ope A T Lawhead visited in Zaleski. Mrs John Wise and daughter Mrs Edward F Bolin depart for Columbus. Clara Bancroft goes to Columbus to hear Caruso. Mrs Julia Friday heads to Cincinnati to visit relatives. W A Hibbard of Parkersburg attends Athansyyistor in town. Messrs Miller and Gahm leave for Jackson for teachers examination. F R Speck goes to Columbus to hear Caruso at Memorahihal. Mrs W B Lawrence and Mrs P B Lawrence go to Coolville for the day with the White family. Mr and Mrs Joseph L Pickering host Mrs Pickerings mother Mrs W T Harvey and brother Edmund Harvey of Hanoverville. Mrs Fred Hutchinson arrives from Pittsburg joining her husband who has bought a half interest in E C Logan Co shoe store. they will reside with her parents until home found. Mrs Charlies H Bryson and two children travel to Columbus to visit relatives. Miss Marie Snyder, guest of Mrs Samuel L McCune, returns to Chillicothe.

Fred Hutchinson Pittsburg E. C. Logan & Co Marie Snyder Samuel L. McCune Chillicothe

Social notes from Athens and vicinity

Miss Elizabeth Theopolis of Glouster is a guest of Miss Bessie Dyson. W W Palmer of Beverly, who accompanied District Lecturer Walter Parker to Athens, spent Friday with J A Palmer and family. Mr Parker returned home Friday. Paramathia lodge inspection Thursday evening was well attended. Miss Emma McVay returned Thursday from New York City.

Elizabeth Theopolis Glouster Bessie Dyson W. W.palmer Beverly Walter Parker Athens J. A. Palmer Mr. Parker Paramathia Lodge Agi Emma McVay New York City

Visiting Notables From Various Cities Gather Here

Mr E H Rardin of Los Angeles arrives for a 30 day visit with family. J P Blackwood routes to Columbus on official business. Mrs Blackwood and two children visit relatives in Lancaster. Major and Mrs J M Welch return from Cincinnati. L D Poston of Dayton visits with his parents. Mr and Mrs J D Brown back from Hot Springs Arkansas. Mr and Mrs S L McCune host relatives including A E Culter and Cora Dwinnell in town. Miss Mary A Will and Mrs Aaron Will head to Cincinnati for the May festival. Mrs William Peelle returns from three weeks with her parents in Wilmington.

E. H. Rardin Los Angeles California Rardin International Ore Treating Machinery Company J. P. Blackwood Hocking Valley Columbus William Peelle Wilmington

Columbus Visitors Stay Over Sunday in Local Homes

James Weidman and Fred Kilteau visited Columbus Sunday. Ed Maxon stayed with friends in Chauncey. Dean Ring of Columbus visited his parents. Williiam Hines and wife of Franklin Avenue visited Columbus. Mrs. Al Kessinger of Lancaster visits her parents in town. George M. Hickle of Lancaster hosted by the Millikans. Roll Carpenter stayed with his brother in Columbus. Mrs. Arthur Wolfe and Elsie Finsterwald visited Columbus. Clyde Reasoner of Zanesville was hosted by the Russi family.

Ed Maxon Chauncey Sunday Dean Ring Columbus Mrs William Ring Williiam Hines Frankline Avenue Roll Carpenter Frea Carpenter Arthur Wolfe Elsie Finsterwald

Wood Family Hosts Lancaster Guests and Colum bus Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Wood hosted Sunday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Scanlan of Lancaster. Mrs C H Bryson and two children returned Sunday evening from a brief visit with relatives in Columbus.

Robert Wood Thomas Scanlan Lancaster

Local visits and family gatherings reported in Columbus and Parkersburg

Mrs G D Rhea returned Saturday evening after a week with her daughter Mrs Arthur Johnson in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Bert Gabriel and their young son of Parkersburg were guests of Mr and Mrs George Fenzer Sunday. Ben Covert visited his mother Mrs Covert and her little son at Magnetic Springs over the weekend.

Bert Gabriel Little Son Parkersburg George Fenzer Ben Covert Mrs. Covert Magnetic Springs

Cline and Hartnel Family Guests in Coolville

Mr and Mrs J Halliday Cline visited Coolville on Sunday as guests of Mrs Cline in laws Mr and Mrs J K Hartnel. Miss Jennie Root who had been visiting with Miss Cristie Beaton returned home to Columbus on Sunday.

J. Halliday Cline Coolville Mrs. Cline J. K. Hartnel Jennie Root Cristie Beaton Columbus

Miss Edna Bovey Visits Hometown Hosts A Week

Miss Edna Bovey completes a week’s visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. in the town. She toured local sights, shared meals, and thanked her hosts before returning.

Edna Bovey

Local Notes From Chillicothe and Columbus Region

Harvey M Roach returns home in Chillicothe. Willard Forsythe and wife visit Columbus sister in law Tom Silvers illness. Mrs L H Reuwtinger visits Columbus to see father Peter Kern at Grant hospital whose condition improves. Mrs S V Luckett and two children return to Albany after week with Hoopers in IL. Shelby visits Columbus. wife recovering from appendicitis at Mt Carmel hospital. John Hosler returns from Ashland after his father’s illness and death. wife stays for relatives. Dr J C Jones visits Sabina for sister in law Mrs Larry Pavey illness. Mrs Pavey improving. C D Baverage resigns Sunday Creek store post. joins Eldridge Higgins as traveling salesman. C W De Lamatre of Omaha, OU alumnus, in city. attorney. Ed L Ewing moves from Haning flat to Cameron property. Walker flat occupied by E R Walker and A J Frame to Walker property on Carpenter street.

L. H. Reuwtinger Columbus Peter Kern Grant Hospital Mr. Kern J. C. Jones Sabina Aleta Jones Larry Pavey Ed L Ewing Haning North Court Street Cameron West State Street E. R. Walker A. J. Frame Walker Carpenter Street

Notable Travels and Visits Across Albany Area

Local notes record numerous visits and travel between Albany Chillicothe Glouster Parkersburg Cincinnati and Cincinnati for business and leisure. Attendees include A Cunningham of Cincinnati president of Luhing Coal company and various residents visiting relatives and attending banquets and operations.

A. Cunningham Cincinnati Luhing Coal Company Berry

Business Visitor John Preston in Nelsonville Today

Mr. John Preston of the F. L. Preston company visits Nelsonville today on business, outlining a day of meetings and local inquiries.

John Preston F. L. Preston Company Nelsonville

Arrival of Kitty guests visit Wellston tonight

Mr. C S Williams manager of The Arrival of Kitty and Mrs Williams visit Mrs Lash on College street this morning. They will be in Wellston for an evening performance and Mrs Williams is slated to appear in Athens on Saturday night May 9.

Ates TR Lash Logant Kitty Dasfiftiiter C.S. Williams

Miss Ritenour Sets Out for Athens Visit

Miss Ritenour departed today for Athens for an extended visit, as reported by the Marietta Journal.

Hambleton Accepts Belle Telephone Post in Pittsburg

Mr C C Hambleton, after three years at Ohio university, left this morning for Pittsburg to join Belle Telephone company. Mrs CC W Coe and two daughters of Albany visit Dr and Mrs C L Jones along with Mr and Mrs Henry Logan Mr and Mrs Charles Bean and Miss Emma.

C. C. Hambleton Ohio University Pittsburg Belle Telephone Company Marietta Register CC. W. Coe Albany C. L. Jones Henry Logan Charles Bean Emma

Browns and guests gather for visits and departures

Mr and Mrs J D Brown host relatives including Mrs BE Wood of Sedalia Missouri. Miss Jennie Kurtz departs for Columbus for a month visit. Ellis Selby Leq Bean join Ohio river steamer excursion at Gallipolis. Florence Poston Merle Tewksbury attend Albany high school commencement. Charles Bell of Toledo arrives after brother Alex Bell’s death. William Bell of Washington DC expected today. J Halliday Cline and wife sail from New York on the Cedric for a Europe trip lasting about three months.

Ellis Selby Leq Bean Gallipolis Ohio River Florence Poston Merle Tewksbury Albany Charles Bell Toledo Alex Bell Wiliam Bell Washington, D. C

Building Road In Glouster Township To McLeish Z W Crossing

Glouster Ohio May 4 The township trustees proceed with paving a northwest pike from Clark's store at McLeish to the Z and W railroad crossing near Fred Hawk's home. Charles Cook oversees the project and aims for rapid completion. The bad road will become passable for travelers.

Glouster Clark

Standard Bearers Study Japan At Friday Meeting

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met at Mrs. G. C. Fawcett’s home last Friday evening. Presiding was president Mrs. Ida Wedge. Miss Blanche Jones led the program on Japan with Miss Miriam Jackson giving a talk on Educational Work In Japan. Jennie Theophilus presented a sketch on Dr. William Hardy Nesima. Oril Carpenter read a letter from Dr. Spenser in Japan. The session closed with the motto and pledge.

Methodist Church G. C. Fawcett Ida Wedge Japan Blanche Jones Miriam Jackson William Hardy Nessima Jennie Theophilus Oril Carpenter Dr. Spenser

Remains of Miss Stella Banfield Laid to Rest

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Methodist church for Stella Banfield. Rev B F Jackson delivered the sermon. lodges Ladies of the Golden Eagle and Daughters of St George led the service with Knights of the Golden Eagle assisting. Classmate pallbearers from Gloucester High School attended. grave in city cemetery. Notable attendees included Vilas Edwards Constance Lewis Will Alderman Oscar Stine George Blower and Adda Andrews.

Stella Banfield Methodist B. F. Jackson Ladies of the Golden Eagle Daughters of St. George Knights of the Golden Eagle Jacksonville Glouster High School Vilas Edwards Corning Constance Lewis Trimbie Will Alderman Athens Oscar Stine George Blow

Baptism at First Baptist Church Seventeen Immersed

Rev. Riddie, pastor of the First Baptist church colored, baptized seventeen candidates from his church on Sunday morning in the northwest branch of Sunday Creek near the railroad pumping station. Several applicants not present will be immersed on a future date.

Riddie First Baptist Church( Colored Sunday Creek

Farrar Delivers Noted Baccalaureate Address in City

Dr. Farrar delivered a highly praised sermon to a large audience who called it among the city’s best Baccalaureate addresses. He is described as scholarly and well prepared. He recently came to the city from Tiffin Ohio where he served the Church of Christ and taught at Heidelbergs College.

Dr. Farrar Farrar Tiffin Ohio Church of Christ Heidelbers College

Miss Candis Six Honored Guest in Parkersburg Visit

Miss Candis Six of Parkersburg is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maker. She is a cousin to Mrs. Baker.

Miss Candis Six Parkersburg Fred Maker Baker

German Physician’s Pilea Remedy Circulated Locally

A controversial home remedy claims relief for Pilea using six drops carbonic acid, one dram Zotan, and one to two ounces zinc ointment applied morning and night. Billed as an old German physician’s prescription never before published, the formula is offered at local drugstores.

Permit To Wed: Local Couples Listed For Marriage

The notice names Ralph H. Wilson 22 farmer of Canaanville and Ella Prudence Starling 26 of Guysville R F D as a couple applying to wed. Also listed are William Seller 26 miner and Cella Clark 26 school teacher both of Hollister. Franklin Washell 20 farmer of Belpre and Lucy Washburn 30 of Coolville. previously wed Andrew J. Price 23 teacher of Glouster and Leota Vickroy 20 of Glouster.

Ralph H. Wilson Farmer Canaanville Ella Prudence Starling Guysville

Trimble Village School District seeks $1460 transfer approval

The Trimble village school district board in Athens County Ohio applied to the Court of Common Pleas for a $1460 transfer from the tuition fund to the contingente fund. Hearing to be held on or after May 11, 1908. M Yost RK attorney for petitioners.

Board of Education Trimble Village Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas M. Yost . RK

Probate Notices From Athens County Accounts

The following accounts have been filed in the probate office of Athens County and are suspended for legal information and openings if any. First accounts include Pugh guardian of Theirs and others, Harris guardian of M J Parkins, Linscott administratrix, Sprague guardian of Harry Ford Curtlay, Totman administrator of Jestie J White, with first and final accounts listed.

Athens Pugh Wiley T. Sprague Harry Ford Curtlay Marion Totman Jestie J. White

Glouster Citizens Attend Merchant of Venice in Athens

A large crowd from Glouster watched The Merchant of Venice performed in the Athens Auditorium last Friday evening. Nearly all members of the Ladies Rothwell Club attended the production.

Glouster Athens Ladies Rothwell Club

Bert Mariner Heads to Far West for Idaho Lumber Claim

Bert Mariner left yesterday for western Idaho to settle on a lumber land reservation soon to be opened. His family will join him later.

Bert Mariner Idaho

Columbus Doctor Visits City for Property Interests

Dr. J. M. Rhodes of Columbus arrived Monday to check on his property and other business interests in the area.

J. M. Rhodes Columbus

Splendid Baccalaureate Address Delivered in Church

Rev. Dr. A. R. Farrar of the Church of Christ gave the baccalaureate address Sunday at 10 30 a m in the M E Church. The speaker was widely praised for a magnificent set and high commendation was given to his sermon.

A. R. Farrar Church of Christ M. E

Mason seeks divorce and custody of two children

George A. Mason files for divorce from Belle A. M in common pleas court alleging infidelity. He seeks custody of Clyde and Winnie Mason and requests injunction to prevent Belle from taking the children. Hearing for temporary relief before Judge J Wood set for Saturday at 1 p.m. in chambers.

George A. Mason Belle A. M Common Pleas JL. M. Poster Mason Walter Adkins J.’ Wood Chambers

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