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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

5

Sunday Visitors and Local Social Roundup in Athens

Athens notes list residents and guests visiting families across town with many names and places. Mentions include Marysville, Portsmouth, Millfield, Columbus, Logan, Chillicothe, Elizabethtown, Netgon cite, and Zanesville, plus references to church, school, and civic activities and short travel mentions.

Nellie Cobb Waleubi A. Joe Rest Marysville J. C. Brennan James Amisl Portsmouth Lizzie Brows Millfield G. Alward Columbus Athens Brignds Samination Nelsonville Virgil Lowry Logan Mtr. TD. A. Caste Elizabethtown W. Va Misa Myrtle Stinson Lmr Hobson Albert Lovell Mabel Fisher Hebbardsville Bert Raler Sarah Raler Bucy Brown Toledo Will Brown James Pierce Mire, Crouch Pleasanton Laura ‘Moorehead Netgoncite Margret Larimer c Kate Martin Channcey Kirk Martin Rose Robert Athens Archie Hall Guy Brown Teno Circleville Sam Sumner Sam W. B. Golden Iz Columbas Irvin Butterwyorth Calambas C. HL WelsiWkle Sn Herbert Mearthur Bothwell SN. Hopson Lathrop Lovell D. W. Williams Tuckson Jamie Minor Macon Mississinn EL. Walker R. B. Ernee State Hospital Dell J. Murdock Zanesdis Air Aaronell

Athens Stirs Over Street Hydrant Use and Sprinkling

Citizens debate hydrant use as Athens thrives with water works. The writer mocks dialing back street irrigation, praising mud spraying for carriage horses and fashion, urging continued street watering to prevent drought and support the college boating plan.

Athens Jose Main Street Athens County

Removal of Department Headquarters to Cos hester and honors for leaders

The department commander General Townsend and staff depart Ohio to Coshe ster residence of Capt. B. L. Ly water after a term marked by harmony restoration across Posts. Townsend, praised for effective leadership, withdraws with his staff receiving jewelry and wives’ silver gifts. General Burchfield elected delegate at large to the National encampment.

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Ryza McGrate Wedding at College Pines

A wedding took place Tuesday evening at College Pines between Robert E. Ryan and Maud McGrath. The ceremony by Reverend Dr. Powell was attended by close relatives, with artistically fern decor and a reception planned as the couple begins married life in Athens among local business and social circles.

Richard Imes Ei Hi Moore A. Imes Uncle Sato Ohio Marshfield Cuilticothe John Quincy Adams Yowns Ivlley Lucy Boyd Cin Mere. de Steizner Social Science Committee J. J. Herrokd W. C Muetjuz Mes Finker George J. Marst Anis C. el, Puston & Co Sypreme Court Sssters Scrip Supreme Spark Duesday Marsh Common Pleas Court Supreme Court Depu Edwards Zauenville John Ward Mark Eddleton Charles KeHey L. Castle Harry Corless Corless Zanesville C. Meiste Andydr Earl Granston M. E. Dhurch McCabe Dr. Cranston Athens Ohio University Charles Higgins Townsvire Kentucky Joseph Hickns Down Higgins Louisville H. H. Wickham Marietta Wireline Pittsburg Upper Lorena Hey Messie Charles A.logan Will A. Hibbard St. Louis Post-Disc Columbus Golden Post Coina West Sumiay Bassett Townsenil de la Irene Carrie John Nobteson Hering Thesiis Clark's Chapet Thor Jax Ab Oelock Tae Sint Sherif Raley Mies Neale College Pines Robert E. Ryan Maud McGrath Dr. Powell Maas Fannie Brown John White Locau Albaus Spracse McArthur Ene Krown Thronzus Mr. Llvan Friestle Jane

Council Proceedings in Regular Session Report

The town council met Monday with all members present except Blackwood. Committees discussed locating a refuse ground, timing for a rear dwelling lot, brick pricing issues, sidewalk plans on Lancaster street, and sewers between Casson and President streets. Wickham to repair the hook and ladder wagon. Water works report showed a balance and overdraft. Railroad property appraisals across Athone county listed per mile and per item.

Blackwood Wickham le Peides West End Ho Meaney D. H. Moorg Lancaster Street Campbell Casson Court President Streets Rosch Wickuan Water Works Trustees Fila Union Streets

Catarrh cure ads and local notices parade in odd column

An eclectic old newspaper snippet blends pharmaceutical ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with brief notices on household goods, furniture, a town fete, and a local supplier list. The piece quotes testimonials, promotes celery tea, and urges readers to buy baby carriages and awnings from regional merchants.

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