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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

4

Local Social Notes From Marion Area

Marion area residents and visitors are listed in social notes. Notables include Rev L A Patterson of Pataskala visiting relatives, the marriage of John L Carpenter to Cora Brooks, and guests Dr and Mrs John Henry of Athens with Dr and Mrs Z L Henry. Local improvements include W E Clarks barber shop with new fixtures and interior decorations.

Marion Smith Marysville E. A. Smith L. A. Patterson Pataskala Orance Able John L. Carpenter Cora Brooks W. J. Warrener Thomas Bennett Effa Johnson Athens Z. L. Henry Daniel J. Dewees of Catler W. R. Goddard

Ladies to Push Better Street Cleanliness at Meeting

S B Hitt urges supporters to back efforts to keep side streets and sidewalks in front of homes cleaner, noting the town cannot fund street cleaning due to a lean treasury and asking citizens to take pride in better order. The piece also praises Hon D H Moore for a renomination to the senate and predicts a larger victory.

D. H. Moore Senate Repub Ho. J. Q. Abvaca Moore

Amesville Jokers Face Chance to Stand by Their Joke

The Amesville political pranksters are set to either defend their joke or back down, facing a public response on the issue and potential consequences for their actions.

Amesville

War Rages On in Kentucky as Front Lines Hold

Reported fighting continues across Kentucky with entrenched positions and scarce relief. Officials warn the conflict persists despite calls for ceasefire and reassurances to civilians in affected counties.

Irreverent notes on politics and local affairs

The column blends political speculation with humorous asides about figures like Bryan Cleveland and Watterson. It references Ohio University baseball, Marietta, and a building boom in Athens with two lumber companies hiring on new projects.

Athens

Rural free delivery hinges on road quality in Athens county

The paper praises free rural delivery and links its success to road conditions. Athens county benefits from decent roads, but some routes face rough surfaces. Local farmers have funded and organized road improvements to support carriers, a model the community should emulate, or risk losing rural delivery.

Athens County Athens

Marietta Scene as Locals Welcome Visitors and Veterans

Miss Mayme Curtis visits Marietta with sister Miss Fanny Curtis while Miss Wilma Barrett from Coolville visits Mrs. John Wilson. W. E. Smith relocates to Marietta for oil field work. A Curfman of Cincinnati visits his parents. Maude Gibson departs for Massillon to work as a stenographer for Ed Chrisman overseeing coal tests. The Ohio G A R meeting in Marietta draws veterans and local activity.

Mayme Curtis Fanny Curtis Marietta Wilma Barrett Coolville John Wilson W. E. Smith Smith A. W. Shinn Qualey QO A. Curfman Cincinnati W. H. Curfman Mise Maude Gibson Massillon Ed. Chrisman Ohio G. A. R D. Bmowden Worrell

Social event and local notices from Coolville area

The Y P 8 C E held a social at J M Tidd's with receipts of 10.60 and an advertising contest won by Frank Taylor with Martin Flaherty as booby prize. Local visits include Helen Maxon to Chillicothe and Dr. Bowen from Cheyenne visiting his grandmother. Died May , M L Sanderson aged 76, funeral at Congregational church led by Rev White.

Y. P C. E J. M. Tidd Frank Taylor Martin Flaherty Helen Maxon Chillicothe Fuller Carl Higley Marietta College D. Bowman Parkersburg Bowman John Dinsmoor Roscoe Worthing Marietta Wedry A. C. Davis Cinsennti H. E. Bennett Amesville A. Lowman Bowen Cheyenne Wyoming Jones George Jack R. A. Higley Latrobe M. L. Sanderson Masonic Order White Coolville Marietta McKenney Columbus

Local Social Notes and Epworth League Formed

Miss Daisy Caffrey of Wisconsin visits her brother Rev A B Bourquard. Lizzie Mohler visited her sister Mrs E Reading. Leo and Anna Williams visited sister Mrs S A Johnson of Chester. Esther Wilson visits her daughter Mia. Lucy Shields of Nelsonville. The M E church youth formed an Epworth League with officers led by President O K Reading and others. Meetings set for Sunday evenings.

Daisy Caffrey Wisconsin A. B. Bourquard Lizzie Mohler E. Reading Leo Anna Williams S. A. Johnson Chester Esther Wilson Mia Lucy Shields Nelsonville M. E. Church Epworth O. K E. Reading Leo Williams Florence Burson Blanche Newman Annie Wilson Lucy Grim Dane Wilson

Illness of J F Guthrie Alarms Friends

Garden residents report J F Guthrie seriously ill with typhoid fever though the exact date of onset is uncertain. Meanwhile Mrs G W Sewell and her son Fred visited her mother Mrs Sam Blackwood from Saturday to Monday. G W Sewell and James dug out a den of five foxes on G P Guthrie’s farm, the old one escaping. Nora Blackwell spent Sunday near Flora L H Blackwood and family visited Amesville relatives. Frank and Anna Guthrie attended church at Shanway school house Sunday. W N Hoskinson plans meetings at Bearwallow around June 20, with Bearwallow services closing Friday night adding three members.

J.F. Guthrie G. W. Sewel Fred Sam Blackwood G. W. Sewell James G.P. Guthrie Nora Blackwell Flora L. H. Blackwood Amesville Frank Anna Guthrie Shanway School House W. N. Hoskinson Bearwallow

Trimble Socials Mention Dr Peters and Cedar Grove Visitors

Dr John G Peters of Clay West Virginia spent Sunday with his parents and friends in the area. Ross Marquis and a friend came up from Athens for the day. John Wyatt and son Elza from Cedar Grove visited friends here. Local people are attending the G A R encampment at Marietta with Arthur Dean and wife J Rainey and wife A Fawcett and wife J R Desbra and Miss Ona Williams and Eiza Wyatt among those who left Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Alegrae of Charles W Va were noted visitors with Tihbe tter's parents Mr and Moody.

John G. Peters Clay W. Va Ross Marquis Athens John Wyatt Elza Cedar Grove Marietta Arthur Dean J. Rainey A. Fawcett J. R. Desbra Ona Williams Eiza Wyatt Mrs. Alegrae Charles Sepat Omen Tihbetter Mr. and Moody

Republicans Laud David Moore for Senate Service in Ohio

Republicans of the Ninth Fourteenth WAtorial district praise David Moore for diligence and efficiency during his term as senator and express complete satisfaction with his prudent representation of the people.

Ohio David Moore

Local Happenings In Pike Valley Community

Garden visitors and regional residents appear at churches gatherings and social events. Edna and Harold Copeland visit relatives in Kingsbury while Ed Coe from the state hospital spends time with family. Epworth League meetings occur at the M E Church and residents discuss future plans and health concerns amid a span of local news.

Athens Ohio Village Ordinance on Street Labor Requirement

An ordinance requires able bodied male residents aged 21 to 55 to perform two days of labor on village streets each year. Exemptions apply to certain volunteer engine members and those with long service, with a three dollar commutation option. Passed May 11, 1903.

Athens Ohio Henry Logan W. B. Golden

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