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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
5
Local news notes in Athens report several visits by dignitaries and residents. Major L. M. Jewett is slated to deliver the Decoration Day address, with a broader program to be announced. The column lists numerous social visits, travel, and civic events across nearby towns, including Columbus and Cincinnati, plus a hospital visit and a large home gathering on Mulberry avenue.
The O. U. quarett gave a munshal at Marshfield Wednesday to a crowded house showing strong support for the group. S. G. Winter was called home on business Saturday. Floyd Coultrap recovered from illness and is about again. TF. P. Johnson spent Sunday with his parents at Trimble. Dr. Ellis visited Columbus end of the week to aid the college. Baseball team to play Marietta College at home Saturday. A tennis club formed and courts repaired on campus rear. Alpha Alpha Alpha formed a reception for Miss Williams and Miss Andrews of Kappa Alpha Theta US chapter and Miss Cockins Grand Council. Pi Beta Phi faculty and local trustees attended. Guests left Sunday evening with appreciation for Sorosis.
List of marriage license applicants with multiple names and hometowns including Hollister Glouster Peoria Albany Nelsonville Richmond Chauncey Athens Broadwell New England and other locales. Document records couples under varied names and paired spouses.
On Sunday May 18 the Hocking Valley Railway runs an excursion from Columbus for 1.00 round trip. Train departs at 6 05 a m with return from Columbus at 8 20 p m.
Under the direction of President Hoover Postmaster General is authorized to collect Gap contributions for sufferers in Martinique and St Vincent after Mt Pelee eruptions. Donations will be sent to Cornelius N. Bliss treasurer relief committee in New York for rapid forwarding.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arm Salve as the quick cure for itching eczema skin diseases and injuries. It claims relief from ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and bruises and urges purchase at W. H. McKee's Drag Store.
The Pallas club held its last regular meeting of the year on May 10 at Mrs Richs home. Ohio day featured a special program with papers on Place in the great Northwest by Mrs Price and a Sketch of the Ohio University by Mrs Ways. Miss Boyd led the literary discussion and questions highlighted Ohio state history. A follow up meeting is set for May 24 at Maccabee hall.
An advertising notice touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns cuts and wounds that fail to heal. It cites a testimonial from H Hariley of Yankestown claiming a leg sore gone after use and warns readers to beware of counterfeit products sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The Ath eny County Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual convention in Amenville on Friday and Saturday June 1 and 14. Rev Hubbel of Columbus State Field Secretary will attend and speak Friday evening. A good program has been prepared and strong attendance is hoped for.
Advertises Krause's Headache Capsules as a fast cure for headaches even with a cracked skull. Claims they are harmless with a 25 cent price and a guarantee. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The list of uncalled for letters at the Athens Ohio post office dated Monday May 8 includes Annie Blower Chas Bouran Mildred Beer Robert Grimm Harry Johnson Ma John son J 8 Jourdan Pauline Ada Lewis H Stanley Logie C Morrison Prof C Nohans Mrs F B Oakley Lizzie Powers Thos Reeves Myrtle Robins Harriet Sama Grove Shad Satten Relda William Weekley Brothers and other names. Patrons calling for shore letters are asked to say they were unadvertised.
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