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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

5

Personal Mention Trails Through Columbus Visits and Travel

Thursday notes show Mrs BE J Jones leaving for a visit in Columbus. Various visitors include Mrs T H McAdoo of Mineral, W M Carmen of Marshfield, Miss Mattie Dailey of Albany, Miss Captalin Sanders and Miss Carrie Marquis of Marshfield, and Representative Edgar Ervin of Pomeroy on college business. James D Taylor of Columbus visited, Irene Nolan returned from Dayton, and J F Alexander of Mineral hosted by his daughters. Mrs Fred McCoy departed to Gloucester for her grandfather's death, attorney S M Johnson attended a Franklin County case in Columbus, Charles O Moore met Ohio Brigade officers in Columbus, C M Shepard of Columbus visits General and Mrs Groevnor, and Mrs W B Golden leaves for a brief Columbus visit.

Marietta Band Joins U C T Convention in Parkersburg

Jess Davis travels to Marietta to join the Marietta band for the U C T convention in Parkersburg this Friday. W G Shaffer departs for a brief business trip to Cincinnati. Mrs D K Wilson and daughter return home to Trimble after visiting Mr and Mrs W R Wilson on President Street. Mrs J K Jolly arrives in Humipeton for a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Georgy B McKinstry.

Jess Davis Marietta Parkersburg W. G. Shaffer Cincinnati D. K. Wilson W. R. Wilson President Street Trimble

Local social notes from Nelsonville and area

Mrs. Caldwell and daughter from Nelsonville visit Mr and Mrs Tor Silvers amid his long illness. Miss Martha Jones of Zanesville attends Phi Delt dance and stays with Mrs Russell Boxfield and Miss Mildred Francis. Prof H R Wilson leaves for Lewisburg to speak at the high school commencement tonight. Local guests head to Parkersburg for the United Commercial Travelers grand council festivities.

Caldwell Carl Beerman Nelsonville Tor Silvers Silvers Martha Jones Zanesville Russell Boxfield Mildred Francis Jesse Warren J. L. White Allen Redehaver George Earhart Parkersburg Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers

Mrs Shelby Returns Home From Mt Carmel Hospital

Mrs. L. C. Shelby arrives home Friday evening from Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus after several weeks of treatment. She is reported to be recovering very rapidly.

L. C. Shelby Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Local ladies embark on short visits to relatives

Mrs. J. F. Robbins left Friday for a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in McArthur and Hamden. Mrs. W. A. Wilson went to Glousie y to spend a few days the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jones.

W. B. Golden Columbus J. F. Robbins McArthur and Hamden W. A. Wilson Glousiey D. W. Jones

Mrs A Russi Leaves For Week Visit In Zanesville

Mrs A Russi left Friday morning for a week long visit with her parents in Zanesville. Miss Ida Bowser departed Friday evening for Columbus where she will remain over Sunday with her sister.

Ida Bowser Columbus D. J. Evans Zanesville W. D. Lash Minnie Bell Samuel Starke Charleston W. Va

Visitors Make Social Visits in Ohio Towns

Mrs. Banatray returned Friday morning from a week with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Light in Guysville. Mr and Mrs L E Simmons of Market Street host Mrs Lida Pendergrast of Athens. Mrs Marguerite Dwinell McCune from Athens arrived to visit her mother Mrs Cora Dwinell of West Fifth Street for a few days.

L. E. Simmons Market Street Lida Pendergrast Athens Parkersburg Marguerite Dwinell McCune Cora Dwinell West Fifth Street Chillicothe Gazette Eliza Pendergrest

Engineer Barker Family Back Home After Athens Visit

Carl Barker and his wife with their children are home after a week visiting relatives in Athens. The Pomeroy Independent notes their return and brief family trip.

Carl Barker Athens

Mrs. Jessie Fisher Attends Death of Madaline Miller

Mrs. Jessie Fisher arrived from East Liverpool on Thursday evening called by the death of little Madaline Borden Miller at the home of her grandmother Mrs. John Fisher near Hebbardsville.

Jessie Fisher East Liverpool Madaline Borden Miller John Fisher Hebbardsville

Local residents host and visit. multiple travel and social notes

J P Wood, chair of the Spanish War Claims commission, visited Washington area events then returned to the capital. William Braddock and family journeyed from Gloucester to Harrisburg to settle home plans. Enos Myers visits son in Athens. Professors Evans and Lash will host in Zanesville. Various guests visit Lan caster and McArthur. Carl Phillips departs for Iowa after week with friends. Others travel to Gambier Columbus Toledo and New York for family and fraternity activities.

J. P. Wood Spanish War Claims Commission Washington, D. C Washington William Braddock Glouster H. D. Henry Harrisburg, Pa

Local visitors and relatives noted in Pittsburg summer plans

A visitor from Pittsburg and her son in law Mr C B Humphrey of Westinghouse were in town for the summer. Mr Shepherd Humphrey Sr of Coolville was a business caller, and W H Brown returned from several weeks with his brother at Picqua.

Pittsburg C. B. Humphrey The Westinghouse Company Shepherd Humphrey, Sr Coolville W. H. Brown Picqua

Social notices from Athens area residents and visitors

A long list of local residents and guests travel between Athens, Columbus, Marietta, Denver, and Charleston. The report notes many visits, engagements, and movements, including E Downard’s two day trip to Jackson, Miss Emma Hixson visiting Letitia Saunders, and A F Firestone planning to move to Sturgis. Evidence of political attention with Ed M. Gillette and Judge E. C. Rutter in Athens. The piece ends with Burdock Blood Bitters promotional line.

Ed M. Gillette E. C. Rutter Lancaster Athens

Del Rio Visitors Return After California Winter Stay

Of Del Rio Texas, are spending a few days the guests of Mr. and Mrs George Whipple, Mrs. D. H. Moore and daughter Derre who spent the past winter in various places in California returned home the last of the week.

del Rio Texas George Whipple D. H. Moore Derre California

Mrs Laughlin Returns From Visit To Marysville And Springfield

Mrs Mary Laughlin returns Sunday from a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Marysville and Springfield.

Mary Laughlin Marysville Springfield

Mrs. Hull Returns After Visit in Rock Bridge

Mrs. William L. Hull, after a several days visit with her mother in Rock Bridge, returned home Sunday evening.

William L. Hull Rock Bridge

Pomeroy Guests Visit Local Families This Week

Mr and Mrs Robert Rough of Pomeroy were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Thomas Roush returning home today. Mr and Mrs Ed C Berry hosted during the week the former's cousin Mrs E J Berry of Walnut Hills Cincinnati.

Robert Rough Pomeroy Thomas Roush Ed C. Berry E. J. Berry Walnut Hills Cincinnati

Mrs McKinstry Visits Pickle and Brown in Lancaster

Mrs. D. A. R. McKinstry is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George M. Pickle and Mrs. Lucy Brown in Lancaster.

D. A. R. McKinstry George M. Pickle Lucy Brown Lancaster

Crossen relatives and travels noted by hometown column

S. R. Crossen of Los Angeles and family visits Athens and Albany to see parents Mr and Mrs Hiram Crossen. Ohio contingent linked to Los Angeles and Pasadena is reported flourishing. K. T. McKinstry tours the west for the Columbus Buggy auto dept now in Nebraska. Miss Flo Hedges returns from six months in Cuba with Col Rodgers family. Col Rodgers is American consul at Havana.

S. R. Crossen Los Angeles Athens Albany Hiram Crossen Ohio Passadena K. T. McKinstry West Automobile Department Columbus Buggy Company Nebraska Flo Hedges Cuba Colonel Rodgers Mr. Rodgers Havana

Horn family to visit Middleport relatives

Mr and Mrs C H Horn and their children Robert and Elizabeth depart for Middleport to stay with Elizabeths parents Mr and Mrs F B Murphy while visiting relatives and friends in the area.

C. H. Horn Robert Elizabeth Middleport F. B. Murphy

John Hogan Visits Zanesville on Sunday

Mr. John Hogan of Central avenue spent Sunday in Zanesville.

John Hogan Central Avenue Zanesville

Loveland Visit by B. and O. W. Agent Jeff West

Mr. Jeff West, agent of the B. and O. W. at Loveland, spent Sunday as a guest of friends.

Jeff West Loveland

Miss Rea Gillett Visits Jackson Friends

Miss Rea Gillett travels to Jackson to spend time visiting friends. Carl Patterson and Walter Bloade are mentioned as accompanying or related to the visit in the notice.

Rea Gillett Jackson Carl Patterson and Walter Bloade

Local Visits and Household Moves Reported in Cincinnati Area

Karl Webb Wil Pletcher and others visited in Cincinnati. A J Kisinger of Lancaster stayed with Mrs Kisinger over Sunday. Mr and Mrs H Harris moved into the 8 B Pickering home from Hebron. Mr and Mrs B F Stout of Packersboro visited relatives Frank S Roach and others. Mrs A C Arthur of Columbus with grandson Charles Downing Arthur guests of Mrs M Smith.

Karl Webb Wil Pletcher Karl Joe MacGregor Frank Hamilton Cincinnati H. Harris 8. B. Pickering East State Street Hebron West State Street B. F. Stout Packersboro Frank 8. Roach A. C. Arthur Columbus Charles Downing Arthur M. Smith Mrs. Smith Charles

Mrs Jennings Heads to Columbus for Hilliard Commencement

Mrs. C. EB. M. Jennings left Sunday for Columbus to visit relatives and then proceed to Hilliard for the High school commencement exercises. Thursday evening Byron Helsor a cousin of Mrs. Jennings is a member of the graduating class.

C. EB. M. Jennings Columbus Hilliard Byron Helsor Jennings

Logan couples attend Miss Hoisington event

Miss Freda Armstrong and Mr. Charles Kappen of Logan attended Sunday events with Miss Kate Hoisington, marking a social gathering of local families.

Freda Armstrong Charles Kappen Logan Kate Hoisington

Miss Garnet Bardin Returns Home After Visit

Miss Garnet Bardin goes back to Huntington West Virginia after spending Sunday and Monday as the guest of Mr and Mrs Charles L Bardin of Central avenue.

Garnet Bardin Huntington W. Va Charles L. Bardin Central Avenue

Mrs McCafferty Guests of Miss Reed

Mrs John McCafferty and Mrs Albert McCafferty of Columbus were guests Sunday of Miss Nora Reed.

John McCafferty Albert McCafferty Columbus Nora Reed

Crane and Dean Relation Mark Weekend Visit

Mr Edward Crane and Miss Avis Dean of Colwaybus spent Sunday with Avis parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Dean, according to a local social note.

Edward Crane Avis Dean Colwaybus Theodore Dean

Mr and Mrs Brown Leave for Washington for Three Weeks

Mr and Mrs J D Brown depart this evening for Washington D C where they will stay three weeks.

J. D. Brown Washington, D. C

MeVicker Family Ties Noted in Sunday Visit

James MeVicker Jr of Mill Street spent Sunday with his grandfather James MeVicker near Guysville. Mrs Fannie Minear has returned.

James MeVicker, Jr Mill Street James MeVicker Guysville Mrs. Fannie Minear

Judge Rufus Carpenter Visits Columbus on Brief Business

Judge Rufus Carpenter traveled to Columbus today for a short official engagement. He conducted a brief business visit and returned as scheduled.

Rufus Carpenter Columbus

Local visits note from Glouster and surrounding towns

Mayor Hugh Gormley of Glouster tours nearby on business. Hugh Meighen of Gaveville visits his son Hugh Meighen Jr. Mr and Mrs Edward Schloss host Mrs Julius Fisher of Nelsonville. J M Rouch travels to Logan for house carpenter work. C A Snow of Columbus arrives to review local property interests. Miss Elizabeth Hurst returns home to Columbus after visiting the Hursts.

Hugh Meighen Gaveville Hugh Meighen, Jr Edward Schloss Julius Fisher Nelsonville

Local schoolboys earn praise for vaudeville act at Grand

A travelling spectator praised Frank McVay and Dick Carr for a blackface comedy routine at the Grand last night calling it professional. He noted the performers were local schoolboys and marveled at the quality, comparing it to top shows in small towns he visits.

the Grand Frank McVay Dick” Carr

Electric Bitters Remedy Ad at McKee’s Drug Store

The ad claims fevers rise at high elevations and malaria at lower levels with general debility and jaundice. It promotes Electric Bitters as an effective alterative and blood purifier for bodily weakness nervousness and insomnia. Sold under guarantee at McKee's drug store, price 60e.

McKee's

Widow Finds $700 Hidden Bread Can in Cellar

In Chillicothe Ohio on May 16 Mrs. Kate Dailey widow of Ed Dailey a Bainbridge merchant discovered an old bread can buried under her home floor containing seven hundred dollars.

Chillicothe, O Kate Dailey Ed Dailey Bainbridge

Japanese Cleaner Cleans Like Magic For Old Clothes

A Japanese cleaner promises magic cleaning for stains, including olla paint and perspiration, to make an old suit look new. Henderson-Crider Drug Co. 5202 is listed.

Henderson-Crider Drug CO

Social notes from Millfield and surrounding towns

Millfield and nearby areas see a flurry of Sunday and weekend visits. Athens residents Mr and Mrs L A Sprague and Mr and Mrs W A Guy stay with J C Daft family. Nelsonville Miss Lizzie Wemmer visits her parents. Jackson ville Miss Osie Hoisington visits sister Miss Leona Holsington. Robert James from Athens visits mother Mrs Norval James. Hulda Dixon Mattie Norris Fred Wemmer Walter Border attend Mae Adamson's party in Nelsonville. Stella Border Edith McDasiel visit friends in Gloucester. Harvey Wade Eldorts Smith visit friends in Chaney. Charles Mills travels to Columbus for business. Louis Russell of Beaumont visits family here. Mary Simon Flossie Leak of Modoc visit. Herbert Mingus of Modoc hosts Olive Brookins. G M Brookins of Hocking visits family here.

Lizzie Wemmer Nelsonville Osie Hoisington Jacksonville Leona Holsington Robert James Athens Norval James Hulda Dixon Mattie Norris Fred Wemmer Walter Border Mae Adamson Stella Border Edith McDasiel Glouster Harvey Wade Eldorts Smith Chancey Charles Mills Columbus Louis Russell Beaumont Mary Simon Flossie Leak Mobdoc Millfield Herbert Mingus Modoc Olive Brookins G. M. Brookins Hocking Bunday

Saloon Trouble Ends With Fine For George Christian

Nelsonville Ohio May 18 George Christian paid a $5 fine and costs after pleading guilty to assaulting Patton at a local saloon. Patton and friends had returned armed and were fined for carrying concealed weapons earlier. Christian admitted self defense and was released after payment.

Nelsonville George Christian Wells Paiton Christian Patton

Savage declared insane in burglary case at McConnellsville

Robert M. Savage of McConnellsville who recently suffered a skull fracture from a fight with whisky thieves will not stand trial for burglary and larceny. A probate court inquiry led by Judge Farlow found him insane at the time of the crime and he will be sent back to the state hospital at Athens where he was previously confined. He leaves behind a wife and three children.

Robert M. Savage McConnellville George Wilderman Maple Street Farlow Savage State Hospital Athens McConnelsville Marietita Times

Water Purity Test Reveals Phosphate Clarity Method

A simple test measures organic pollution by placing a sugar lump in a nearly full bottle, sealing it, and exposing it to light for two to three days. If no milky cloud forms and the water stays clear, it may indicate absence of phosphates from sewage.

Resolutions of Respect for Brother G Wells of Albany Lodge

Albany Ohio May 15 1908. Resolutions note the death of Brother G Wells beloved member and neighbor. Lodge 156 drapes in mourning thirty days. Minutes copies go to widow and Athens and Meigs county papers for publication. Committee signed by Rutherford Crossen and Lee.

Kh. G. Wells Brother Wells Albany Lodge A. M Ourhall Athens County Meigs County Albany Ohio

Bonds Sold 3500 Bond Issue for Millfield Schools

The Millfield board of education adjourned Saturday to receive bids on a 3500 bond issue approved at election. Funds will finance freescapes at the high school, a new heating plan, and repairs district wide to comply with state inspection demands. J L Howard of Millfield submitted the winning bid with a 225 premium.

Clouster Board of Education T. R. Andrews Front Street State Bureau of J. L. Howard Millfield Mr. Howard Viet National Bank Cleveland

Accident at Wassar Brick Plant Injures Worker

Saturday morning at the Wassar Brick company plant in Glouster Ohio James Blackburn was struck in the forehead by shale from a blast. He was brought to Dr Lefeverman after Dr Blower was unavailable and received four stitches. Blackburn was setting off a blast and could not escape before the explosion. The wound is not serious and he is expected to return to work soon.

Glouster Te Wassar Brick Company James Blackburn Blackburn de. J. AG Diackbern The Poant

New Arrival in Stringtown Parents Welcome Eight-Pound Son

Mr and Mrs William Rose of Stringtown are the new parents of an eight pound son born Monday May 18.

William Rose Stringtown

Farm for sale with coal vein near Athens Ohio

60 acre farm for sale includes good coal vein, a large room house, a big barn and other necessary buildings. Contact George C. Blower at 22 North Congress street, Athens Ohio. May 21 weekly.

George C. Blower North Congress Street Athens Ohio

Appointment of estate administrator in Ohio notice

Notice announces James H. Pierre has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Edith M. Pierre, deceased, of Athens County Ohio. Dated May 20, 1908.

Edith M. Pierre Athens County Ohio A. D James H. Pierre

Probate notice of guardians and administrators in Athens

The accounts filed in the probate office for Athens are suspended for legal notice and exceptions until May 1 1908 at 1 00 p m. Guardians include Vincent W Pugh for Harry W Pugh et al and F W Harris for M J Parkins plus Mangie V Linscott estate of Perley J Linscott final account. Others: Wiley T Sprague guardian of Harry Pord Curtis Marion F P Tetman administrator of Leslie J White and A W Lynch Probate Judge.

Athens Vincent W. Pugh Harry W. Pugh F. W. Harris M. J. Parkins Mangie V. Linscott Perley J. Linscott Wiley T. Sprague Harry Pord Curtis Marion FP. Tetman Leslie J. White

Also Mentioned on This Page

BE. J. Jones T. H. McAdoo Mineral W. M. Carmen Marshfield Mattie Dailey Captalin Sanders Carrie Marquis Edgar Ervin James’ D. Taylor Irene Nolan Dayton J. F. Alexander M. A. Vickers Inez Alexander Fred McCoy Morgan Reese McCoy M. Johnson Common Franklin County Charlies O. Moore Ohio Brigade Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias Ohio Regis Boston C. M. Shepard General Mrs C. H. Groevenor J. K. _Jolly Long Humipeton Georgy B. McKinstry H. R. Wilson Lewisburg Enos Myers Ridgeville, Ind R. V. Myers Bernice Coulson Bessie Linville Grace Moore W. E. Moler McArthur Carl Phillips Iown Charles Whipple P. B. Lawrence T. L. Baxter O Malcolm Douglas Gambier Kenyon Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Ll. A. Sprague Hugh Brown Toledo John J. Welch Edith New York City Charles H. Welch F. C. Stedman 5S. F. Hooper Carpenter M Cardu Rose Schubarth Monument Colo Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn A. F E. Downard James P. Wood, Sr Segal Harry G. Stalder D. H. Thomas Lou Kessinger Denver, Col W. B Golden Steed Anna Shafer McConellsville F. W. Bush Emma Hixson O. U Letitia Saunders Cguysville Sarah Allen Lunda Union County J. B. Fulton C. H. Grosven Ada Bennett George Parker East Lunan Street A. Hooper H. D. Mirick Washingion, D. C Myre Mirick Henry T. Brown Mabel and Certha Brown A. F. Firestone Sturgis South Dakota Maude Irene Gibson Edith Owen Avery Street Albert Jones Panama Sanitary Department Canal Zone KE. J. Jones Williams Kitty” Company Halder Gahm Medles Louis Finsterwald John Welch Clifford Prea Pajarito New Mexico Tusculon Scott Poplar Avenue Mr. Prea Kate Scott Messrs H. G. Crow Raymond Crisp George Franz A. J. Kisinger Kisinger Poents James Ballard Hugh Gormley J. M. Rouch Elizabeth Hurst W. F. Hurst McVay Carr L. A. Sprague W. A. Guy J. C. Daft Plains W. B. Rutherford, J. K. Crossen T. W. Lee Dillinger Bond S. M. Denison Chillicothe E. Main St Shale Bank A. W. Lynch Ohio Central Excursion
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