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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
5
Corning’s D H Foster and Columbus business trips are noted along with Marietta encampment attendance. Residents like Miss Constance Hawk and Ernest Hawk visit, others travel to Marietta for G A R events. A church dance and numerous visits mark the week's social bustle.
The Ath ens County W C T U holds its annual convention at the M E church in Glouster starting at 9 a m on Thursday May 21. Afternoon session opens at 1 p m with business and the president's annual, officers elected. Rev T L Lowe will speak on Frances E Willard under the title Americas Uncrowned Queen. All invited. Margaret A Vickers, Co Pres.
A list of names remaining uncalled for at the Athens office as of Monday May 11 requests that persons called for say they were advertised. Postmaster D. Gist notes the items.
Car inspector Tucker suffered a crushed left foot Friday while on duty at Armitage during track switching. He was moved home on Central Avenue for treatment, and his Armitage position is now filled by Car Inspector Mattox of Logan.
The Pallas club met Saturday with Mrs. Hobson and carried out the April program. Mrs. Coates discussed Tolstoi and Ruskin. Mrs. Scott presented Music and Musicians of Russia. Mrs. Merwin gave a Book Review. Studies were led by Mrs. Blackstone. next meeting May 23 with Mrs. Hopkins on Morris Avenue for the annual gathering.
In the bi centennial year of John Wesley birth, the Athens M E Church will observe Wesley Day next Sunday May 17 with a 10 30 a m address on John Wesley by Dr C W Super. At 7 p m the Epworth League will conduct a Wesley anniversary service in the auditorium. All are invited.
Public health warning against using catarrh remedies with mercury. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. Invites readers to get genuine Hall's products, with testimonials and 15 cent price per bottle.
The Athens Township O. T. R. C. will hold its last meeting of the year at 2 p.m. Saturday May 6 at the high school building. Brief addresses will be given by Dean Williams of the O. U. and Prof. Coultrap. The organizers urge every member to attend. M. Matheny, Tp. Sec’y.
The marriage of Mr. Charles V. Sheldon and Miss Ella Wareheim occurred Monday evening at a private home. Rev. T. L Lowe officiated. The bride, long at the state hospital, and the electrician groom are set to reside in Athens with their families.
Sparse OCR fragment mentions Pine Grove West Virginia and a name variant. Readable facts include a place Pine Grove WV and a person with uncertain spelling. No clear event, date, or organization present.
Manager Harry Connett arranged a game with Capital City at University Field this Saturday. Capital City is described as a strong team and local hopes are high for a tough contest.
Public notice by Charles M. Wolf of Amesville Ohio. He warns that no one may charge against his account without a written order and will not pay any such charges. Also ads a vacant lot for sale on First street priced at 150 dollars with inquiries through R. L. wears at Adams Express office.
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